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India open to buying Venezuelan oil till US sanction exemption continues: Sources

Refiners to keep a keen eye on long distance freight costs, heavier crude processing costs to ensure economic feasibility

20 Aug 2026 8:49 pm
TN chief minister Vijay seeks legislative assurance against loss of Lok Sabha representation

Vijay urged the Government of India to strengthen the regulatory framework governing the online sale of prescription medicines, ensure stricter enforcement against their unauthorised sale, and review the existing legal framework to effectively address emerging substance abuse among youth

20 Aug 2026 8:46 pm
Domestic air passenger traffic declines 4.8% in July

Industry observers attributed the decline to the seasonal slowdown in travel as well as calibrated capacity deployment by airline

20 Aug 2026 8:42 pm
Ladakh to get J&K High Court bench, easing access to justice

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision in a post on Xon Thursday saying the new bench would significantly improve access to justice for people living in remote parts of Ladakh by reducing the time needed to access legal services.

20 Aug 2026 8:40 pm
Amit Shah urges swift resolution of river disputes for progress of Southern States; CMs push regional cooperation roadmap

Southern states agreed with the Home Ministers suggestion to resolve these pending water disputes expeditiously through mutual dialogue and constructive solutions, MHA said

20 Aug 2026 8:38 pm
Vadodara-based Kronox Lab Sciences to change hands 2 yrs after listing; promoters to sell 64.26% for 246 cr

The firm is set to be acquired by Indo Borax, which seeks to diversify beyond its core boron-based chemicals business

20 Aug 2026 8:32 pm
India permits import of 1 million tonne raw sugar duty-free

Permission under TRQ as domestic prices soar to record high of 55.70 a kg in New Delhi

20 Aug 2026 8:27 pm
ESIC adds 4,961 doctors to Indias healthcare pool, including 1,682 workers children

ESIC is steadily expanding its medical education infrastructure to widen the pathways available to the countrys young aspirants

20 Aug 2026 8:21 pm
Gold reclaims momentum as US Treasury move sparks bullion rush, gains 2% in a day

US Treasurys expanded bond-buyback programme fuels safe-haven demand, lifting gold and silver prices and raising festive-season costs

20 Aug 2026 8:20 pm
How 100Days.Co is helping large brands scale up their digital businesses

Colgate-Palmolive (India) announced its partnership with the venture, set up by the founders of Bombay Shaving Company, to drive DTC and e-commerce business for personal care brand Palmolive

20 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
BL Explainer: Why is Starlink struggling to enter the Indian market?

While the space regulator considers and reconsiders Starlinks submissions, trouble mounts for the company as Jio comes forward with plans to dive into the satcom space, licence in hand

20 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
India eases rupee invoicing rules for exporters under Foreign Trade Policy

The policy change removes uncertainty over eligible rupee receipts while offering exporters an alternative to conventional foreign-currency settlements in international trade

20 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
SC forms five-member committee to probe violence during NEET-UG student protests

The court suggested the HPEC take up, on a priority basis, allegations of targeted violence, harassment, and molestation of female protestors.

20 Aug 2026 8:11 pm
India, Japan to elevate defence ties

Both nations agree to safeguard undersea communication cables amid maritime threats

20 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
US envoy reaches Leh as Kashmir remarks spark Pakistan protest

The US envoy was expected to meet Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Leh, but the proposed interaction was dropped after a last-minute change to his itinerary, according to media reports.

20 Aug 2026 8:01 pm
Elgi Equipments to invest 1.61 crore in renewable energy venture

The investment aims to secure renewable energy for the company over 25 years to ensure long-term tariff stability and optimize power costs

20 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
Despite rising profits, private hospitals defend room-rent pricing

Hospitals push back against Parliamentary panels call to end room-rent-linked treatment pricing

20 Aug 2026 7:57 pm
Indian coffee sector gearing to meet EUDR norms

The EUDR norms requiring certain commodities like coffee to be deforestation-free and fully traceable with geolocation data will take effect on December 30

20 Aug 2026 7:40 pm
Levis bets on India beyond jeans as womens wear, premium products drive growth

More than 95 per cent of Levis India consumption is made or built in India, says Hiren Gor, Managing Director, South Asia, Middle East & Africa (SAMEA)

20 Aug 2026 7:39 pm
7.5% growth is a given, India should aspire for more: RBI Deputy Governor

As per Gupta, RBIs ongoing work also suggests Indias growth is increasingly being supported by improvements in labour and capital quality

20 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
Dubai Chambers signs two MoUs in Bengaluru to boost agentic AI, India ties

The agreements were signed with the National Association of Software and Service Companies and the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry

20 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
SEBI allows digitally signed Power of Attorney for foreign portfolio investors

The market regulator has introduced a digital documentation option aimed at making overseas investment access to Indian markets faster and more efficient

20 Aug 2026 7:31 pm
US major fruits and vegetable exporter to India as Chinas share falls

The countrys import bill increased by 114% and volumes by 84% in the past decade, but Pakistan figures nowhere

20 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Indian govt move to allow extra sugar sales from early cane crushing may help avoid imports

Mills can sell cane crushed in October in addition to the allocated quota; Centre cuts stock limit for bulk buyers to 15 days inventory

20 Aug 2026 7:23 pm
SEBI, RBI working on bond tokenisation project; pilot to test faster settlement

WTM Amarjeet Singh says the project will examine simultaneous transfer of securities and automated coupon payments; consultation on a wider bond distribution framework soon

20 Aug 2026 7:21 pm
Core sector output growth eases to 5.4% in July

Iron ore, cement, electricity sectors expand while natural gas, crude oil, fertilizers output dips

20 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
MoPNGs MC foundation launches accelerator programme for oil and gas deep tech start-ups

MC+ Ignite will select a cohort of approximately 30 start-ups who will be eligible for up to 2 crore funding

20 Aug 2026 7:11 pm
Keralam gold jewellery trade bets big on Onam sales

KGSMA has estimated that gold jewellery sales could cross 10,000 crore in value

20 Aug 2026 7:10 pm
Seven-session slump snaps as Nifty finds floor at 24,000

The Nifty 50 closed at 24,231.85, up 153.55 points or 0.64%, while the Sensex gained 628.04 points or 0.82% to settle at 77,537.72

20 Aug 2026 6:57 pm
Indias two-wheeler export surge moves upmarket; premium bikes grow 12.8%, scooters 18.2%

The shift is being driven by Indian brands gaining ground overseas and the country emerging as a manufacturing and export hub for global markets

20 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
Sunshine Pictures IPO hog the limelight with 106 times; Shankesh Jewellers 2.8x

Sunshine Pictures IPO drew strong category-wise demand, while Shankesh closed with 2.8 times subscription

20 Aug 2026 6:45 pm
Indian exports to Australia surge 200% in 5 years under ECTA

CECA talks to widen trade: Australian diplomat

20 Aug 2026 6:44 pm
Brigade Group leases 1.62 lakh sq ft in Thiruvananthapuram to HealthEdge

Located in Technopark Phase 1, Brigade Square is a 2-lakh-sq-ft IT office building. HealthEdges new campus will house teams across engineering, product development, technology, operations and corporate functions.

20 Aug 2026 6:40 pm
Telangana seeks assured price of 25,000 per tonne for oil palm FFB

Telangana Agriculture Minister submitted a memorandum to Amit Shah at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday

20 Aug 2026 6:36 pm
Fleetx.ai acquires Chennai-based Pando.ai for undisclosed sum

This acquisition provides customers with a unified, AI-native platform that enhances fleet visibility and freight execution, replacing outdated, disconnected systems

20 Aug 2026 6:19 pm
New pests raise quarantine concerns in Kashmir as poplar, apple come under attack

The pest, identified asDrosicha turkistanica, is a sap-sucking insect that weakens trees and, in severe infestations, can cause them to wither, according to Bashir Ahmad Rather, a professor at the Mountain Research Centre for Field Crops (MRCFC), Khudwani

20 Aug 2026 6:17 pm
SC scraps worker-friendly 1978 industry precedent for new labour code

Industry under Industrial Relation Code will be interpreted in its own text and context, SC says

20 Aug 2026 6:11 pm
T-Hub-OKI Electric to help deeptech start-ups get access to global markets

The two organisations have shortlisted eight of the more than 150 startups they received from across the country.

20 Aug 2026 6:05 pm
India bets on gene-edited rice varieties as yield growth slows

Indias rice sector faces a turning point as yield growth slows, driving renewed efforts to boost productivity with advanced hybrid varieties.

20 Aug 2026 6:05 pm
20 Aug 2026 5:54 pm
NSE said to plan trading of its shares on own platform

The proposed arrangement could reshape trading dynamics for the exchange operator while adding a new dimension to its closely watched public offering

20 Aug 2026 5:52 pm
20 Aug 2026 5:50 pm
Sri Lanka emerges as alternative manufacturing base for Tamil Nadu apparel makers

Apparel manufacturers are increasingly building cross-border production networks as shifting trade policies reshape sourcing decisions across major global markets.

20 Aug 2026 5:43 pm
Haryana cuts infrastructure site assessment time from 45 days to 2 days using GIS technology

Technology-driven planning is helping Haryana speed up infrastructure decisions, improve site selection and integrate data across multiple government departments

20 Aug 2026 5:29 pm
World shares are mixed after US Treasury expands debt buybacks, while Brent crude gains 2.2%

US futures dipped after the Treasury Department announced it would at least double its planned purchases of long-term government debt

20 Aug 2026 5:27 pm
Why is China rejecting Indian rice? The GMO controversy explained | Trending commodity picks | EP 111

70+ Indian Rice Shipments Rejected: Why is China raising GMO concerns?

20 Aug 2026 5:27 pm
India, Singapore discuss deeper economic cooperation; Singapore tops FDI sources with USD 19.8 billion

Senior officials from both countries reviewed economic ties as investment and trade flows continue to expand, creating scope for wider collaboration.

20 Aug 2026 5:12 pm
Parliamentary Panel flags use of bouncers for NBFC loan recovery, seeks stronger monitoring

The panel also raised concerns involving larger NBFCs, where substantial amounts of money are involved, and stressed the need for regular intervention by the Reserve Bank of India

20 Aug 2026 4:58 pm