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Karan Adani meets AP CM Naidu on 16,000-cr titanium plant in Srikakulam

Adani Group also presents master plan for its proposed data centre and IT park in Visakhapatnam

12 Aug 2026 10:10 pm
Private bus operators move CCI against Priyadarshini scheme for women

The scheme has provided the State-run corporation with a significant, state-funded competitive advantage, resulting in large-scale diversion of passengers from private operators, says the petition

12 Aug 2026 9:23 pm
Finally, portfolios allocated to newly sworn-in ministers ahead of Monsoon Session

Karnataka is bracing for a statewide bandh on Thursday, August 13, from 6 am to 6 pm, called by Kannada Okkuta led by veteran Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj

12 Aug 2026 8:39 pm
Indias arabica coffee crop may be hit by deficit rain, pest attack

Key coffee regions in Karnataka, Kerala receive uneven rainfall with deficit going up to 61%

12 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
Indias fertilizer sales down in July on dipping kharif sowing area and deficient monsoon

The fall in sales raises fears of a drop in kharif production, while farmers may lose yield if they go for late sowing of crops

12 Aug 2026 6:05 pm
Karnatakas ban on gutkha, paan masala should not impact arecanut growers, trade: Campco

The State Department of Food Safety and Drugs Administration issued a notification on August 10, prohibiting the sale and distribution of products containing tobacco and nicotine in the interest of public health

12 Aug 2026 5:54 pm
KFinTech launches AI signature verification tool to combat fraud in financial services

The solution is integrated with KFin Shield, KFinTechs existing fraud detection platform

12 Aug 2026 5:36 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex slips 187 pts to close at 77,966, Nifty ends at 24,435; TCS, M&M top losers

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Sensex dropped 187.90 points or 0.24% to close at 77,966.35, while the Nifty 50 ended at 24,435.95, down by 35.75 points or 0.15%

12 Aug 2026 5:06 pm
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: Big-screen versatility in a remarkably slim package

Has Samsung finally perfected the foldable smartphone with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra?

12 Aug 2026 5:04 pm
Krystal acquires Citelum India, targets 300-350 crore revenue from city lighting

KISL plans to scale operations across 30-40 cities in 12-15 states

12 Aug 2026 5:02 pm
Blackstones Horizon Parks opens 2,600 crore IPO to cut debt, fund logistics push

The offer closes on Wednesday, August 19, with anchor investor bidding set for Friday, August 14.

12 Aug 2026 4:59 pm
Andhra Pradesh SIPB clears new investment projects worth 2.08 lakh crore

ReNew AP Green Data Center will invest 85,200 crore in Anakapalli district

12 Aug 2026 4:57 pm
IREF in pact with S&P Global Energy to study El Nino impact on global rice market

Global rice production is projected to decline by 9 million tonnes in the 2026-27 marketing year as El Nino, rising input costs and geopolitical tensions reshape production and trade

12 Aug 2026 4:53 pm
Eli Lilly escalates fight against black market weight-loss medicines

The drug company said Wednesday that it planned to file lawsuits against US businesses that sell retatrutide products illegally, and its asking regulators to do more to rein in the illicit market

12 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Lok Sabha refers FCRA Bill to joint parliamentary committee; Congress still adamant to scrap it

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, however, challenged Opposition members in the House to cite a single provision in the FCRA Bill that is against minorities

12 Aug 2026 3:13 pm
FCNR inflows may push FY27 loan growth to 16%; weaker-liability banks to benefit: Report

Brokerages noted that banks had mobilised $36.7 billion in fresh FCNR deposits as of July 31, surpassing $24.5 billion mobilised during the entire 2013 window, which represented 2% of system deposits and 9% of FCA

12 Aug 2026 3:00 pm
Gokaldas Exports Q1 results: Profit rises 7%, revenue grows 21% on stronger India, Africa business

The growth came despite a 12% y-o-y decline in Indian apparel exports during the quarter, with Gokaldas benefiting from higher order execution and realisations in its India business

12 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
SBI uses AI to underwrite nearly 1 lakh cr in MSME loans in FY26

SBI Managing Director Rama Mohan Rao Amara says the bank is also deploying artificial intelligence, including Large Language Models, to automate processing of cheques up to 10,000.

12 Aug 2026 2:24 pm
Central Bank of India mobilises $250 mln under FCNR (B) window: CEO Kalyan Kumar

Central Bank of India surpasses the $100-million target set for July

12 Aug 2026 2:20 pm
HPCL, MRPL seek up to six million barrels crude, documents show

HPCL plans to import up to 4 million barrels of crude for delivery in September and October, and MRPL is seeing up to 2 million barrels for October 10-20

12 Aug 2026 1:57 pm
N Chandrasekaran to exit Tata Sons, not to seek third term

In his letter to the board, Chandrasekaran cited the absence of unanimous support for his reappointment as the reason for his decision.

12 Aug 2026 1:57 pm
India warns border strains could weigh on China relations

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says peace and tranquillity along the disputed frontier remain essential as both sides continue talks through diplomatic and military channels.

12 Aug 2026 1:47 pm
Tata Power SolarRoof crosses 61,000 rooftop solar installations in Kerala

The milestone highlights growing demand for residential solar in Kerala, supported by government incentives and increasing awareness of renewable energy.

12 Aug 2026 1:01 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution against delimitation; urges freeze on LS seats at 543

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes a resolution against delimitation, urging a freeze on Lok Sabha seats and advocating 33% womens reservation

12 Aug 2026 12:42 pm
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez tie the knot after decade-long relationship

The couple formalised their decade-long relationship in Portugal, surrounded by their children in a ceremony kept away from public attention.

12 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
South Korea unveils future technology projects, targets moon landing by 2030

The Seven Major SEED initiative comes as South Korea looks to prepare for slower long-term economic growth and intensifying global competition in emerging technologies

12 Aug 2026 12:08 pm
Tata Group stocks fall up to 5% after Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran resigns

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) led the losses, falling 5 per cent, while Tata Motors PV declined 4 per cent. Tata Steel fell 2 per cent.

12 Aug 2026 11:58 am
India's ethanol supplies cross 800-crore-litre mark, grain-based share rises to 76% in July: AIDA

Maize and surplus Food Corporation of India (FCI) grains emerged as the key contributors within the grain-based segment, accounting for 30 crore litres each in July

12 Aug 2026 11:26 am
N Chandrasekaran resigns as Tata Sons chairman, to complete current term

The development comes amid reported differences between Tata Sons and Tata Trusts over leadership, board representation and the groups future structure

12 Aug 2026 11:25 am
Yulu raises $93 mn in Series C funding round, plans to scale EV fleet to 2 lakh

The funding comprises $63 million in equity led by GEF Capital Partners and $30 million in debt

12 Aug 2026 11:07 am
Incorrect test-city communicated to some NEET-PG candidates due to technical issues: NBEMS

SMS and emails indicating the correct test city have subsequently been sent, the Board said.

12 Aug 2026 11:04 am
Milky Mist IPO fully subscribed on Day 2, retail portion booked 1.26 times

The IPO will close on August 13, with the price band fixed at 133-140 per share; The issue comprises a fresh issue of up to 1,428 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 125 crore

12 Aug 2026 10:54 am
12 Aug 2026 10:46 am
TD Power Systems stock rallies 19% after strong Q1 results

The company posted a 72% rise in consolidated net profit to 86.29 crore in the June quarter compared with the year-ago period

12 Aug 2026 10:43 am
US Dollar holds firm as markets await inflation data for Fed clues

Focus shifts to US inflation data due later on Wednesday for clues to the direction of US Feds interest rates, as last weeks softer-than-expected jobs report did little to dispel doubts.

12 Aug 2026 10:39 am
Finolex Cables shares jump 14% to 52-week high, Jefferies lift target to 1,410

Finolex Cables reported a 59.4% y-o-y increase in standalone profit after tax to 221.28 crore in Q1FY27, compared with 138.82 crore in Q1FY26

12 Aug 2026 10:22 am
Godrej Consumer hits 3-year low as sudden CEO exit sparks leadership concerns

Analysts attribute the stocks sharp decline to the sudden transition rather than any immediate change in business strategy

12 Aug 2026 10:21 am
US consumer prices likely increased moderately in July as gasoline prices eased

Economists said the United States' position as a net oil exporter and the drawing down of petroleum inventories had cushioned the hit on the economy from the oil price shock sparked by the Middle East conflict

12 Aug 2026 10:11 am
Crude oil futures rise after reports of separate ship attacks in West Asia

October Brent oil futures were at $89.69, up by 0.88%, and September crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $83.99, up by 0.95%

12 Aug 2026 10:09 am
Gold rebounds towards 10-week high as markets brace for US CPI data

Spot gold gained 0.9% to $4,406.34 per ounce by 0330 GMT. U.S. gold futures for December delivery rose 0.6% to $4,466.70

12 Aug 2026 10:04 am
Markets open flat as crude stays near $90, inflation data in focus

Tuesday's session ended on a weak note, with the Nifty shedding 112.10 points or 0.46% and the Sensex falling 388 points, as a sharp rise in crude oil prices dragged both indices below key psychological levels

12 Aug 2026 9:55 am
TN CM Vijay to pilot Assembly resolution urging Centre to maintain Lok Sabha strength at 543

Resolution expected to urge the Centre to implement 33% reservation for women in the 2029 election to the Lok Sabha

12 Aug 2026 9:27 am
ACV Auctions said to explore sale amid takeover interest

ACV Auctions is also weighing a strategic partnership as an alternative to a sale

12 Aug 2026 9:23 am
Shipping Ministry approves Rs 334.89-cr flyover at Visakhapatnam Port to ease cargo movement

The 3.584-km elevated corridor would separate road and rail traffic within the port

12 Aug 2026 9:09 am
Microfinance loan disbursements above 1 lakh jump 89.8%; smaller loans decline

The shift towards higher-value loans comes as lenders seek stronger borrower profiles and tighter risk management following stress in the sector.

12 Aug 2026 8:11 am
Shiprocket IPO today: 1,617.5-crore issue opens at 92-97; check key details

The e-commerce platform is seeking to strengthen its technology and marketing capabilities while reducing debt and pursuing potential acquisitions.

12 Aug 2026 7:39 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Carborundum Universal

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The short-term outlook is bullish for Carborundum Universal. The price action since July indicates a rounding pattern. The strong 4.8 per cent on Tuesday confirms that a bottom is formed. It also indicates that the fall that was in place since mid-June has ended and a fresh leg of upmove has begun. Support is around 1,130, which can limit the downside in case there is an intermediate dip.

12 Aug 2026 7:28 am
Markets eye flat start amid rising crude oil prices and mixed global cues

Rising energy costs could test investor sentiment as markets assess geopolitical risks and await fresh signals from the US inflation data

12 Aug 2026 7:28 am
Buzzing stocks: Godrej Consumer, L&T, Tenneco Clean, Dr Agarwals, SJVN, BEML, Bajaj Electricals, Diamond Power, Saatvik Green, Innovision, SUGS Lloyd

A string of corporate announcements brought leadership changes, business transfers and major order wins across consumer, infrastructure, defence and renewable energy sectors

12 Aug 2026 6:53 am
Vi optimistic of closing funding discussions with PSU banks: CEO Abhijit Kishore

The company is said to be mainly in talks with the State Bank of India, while also exploring other funding routes

11 Aug 2026 9:43 pm