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Very heavy rainfall is also likely in Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts till Tuesday morning due to the weather system
Consumers may have to wait for sometime before retail prices begin to reflect drop in ex-mill rates
Fundraising surpasses 2025 full-year record; July PE/VC investments rise 52 per cent m-o-m to $4.1 billion
The airline plans fleet expansion, network optimisation and cost controls while seeking continued financial support from lenders and shareholders
Current retail prices yet to reflect the over 25% drop in mill-level prices, which have dropped to near 4,500 a quintal
Area under paddy, sugarcane and oilseeds decline, drags all-India coverage deficit to 0.45%
The companies said the expansion will follow a hub-and-spoke model, with plans for hundreds of collection centres across seven states
The jewellery majors announced the signing of a share purchase agreement (SPA) between GRT and TBZ
Manufacturing surges 9.2%, investment demand jumps 11.9% as growth withstands West Asia disruptions and elevated energy prices
The deficit was at 29.9 per cent of Budget Estimates (BE) of 2025-26 for the first four months of the previous financial year
India rejected the verdict, saying the so-called Court of Arbitration had no jurisdiction over its sovereign decisions and projects
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) and the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) have entered into an MoOU for the co-production of shoulder-fired anti-tank guided missile
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on August 31
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on August 31
Large transactions accounted for 68% of Julys investment activity, while infrastructure emerged as the leading sector for PE/VC investments
The heavy trading reflected increased adoption of the new mechanism, while stock-specific flows triggered sharp price swings during Mondays session.
The deal would be a significant bet on India's growing regional aviation market
Such an insurance ecosystem will be essential to securing farm incomes and strengthening the resilience of Indias rural economy
Rainfall remained uneven across regions, with the east and north-east and south peninsula recording the largest shortfalls during the season so far
Indias first-quarter economic performance exceeded the RBIs forecast, with nominal GDP and real gross value added also recording strong growth
ICRA estimates that organised diagnostic players could see 12-14% revenue growth in FY27, supported by wellness testing, specialised services and deeper penetration into non-metro markets
The pilot across 22 states aims to track fertiliser purchases against landholdings and crop data, but a nationwide rollout will depend on state governments feedback.
The governments latest data showed the fiscal gap was lower than the 4.7 lakh crore recorded during the same period last year.
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.56 and oscillated between 95.11 and 95.56 during the session
DPIIT is holding stakeholder consultations on liberalising norms that currently allow up to 74% foreign investment through the automatic route.
This represents a year-on-year growth of around 5 per cent from FY25
The natural gas business of the countrys largest fuel retailer witnessed record sales in the last financial year, ending March 2026
Zomato said that restaurant partners must take immediate corrective actions such as transitioning to natural dairy products and remove items containing analogue dairy products from the menu, in case an immediate transition is not feasible
Four state-run companies have raised 12,000 crore ($1.26 billion) through bonds maturing in 10 years or more over the past four days
International supply links involving Afghanistan, Oman and Thailand under investigation
The fundraising drew strong interest from domestic mutual funds and global institutions, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Eastspring Investments
Strong demand since the GST rate cuts and improving market sentiment have strengthened dealers outlook for the second half of the fiscal.
Very large platforms and search engines also need to limit risks for fundamental rights, electoral processes and public security
Hero MotoCorp also said it will offer a five-year or 60,000-km warranty, along with four free check-ups on all its portfolio available in the market
Plans to launch 10 new SUVs in the next five years says MD and CEO
The recruitment drive comes amid concerns over communication barriers between bank staff and customers and follows a recent government advisory on language sensitivity
With a focus on high-performance boating and advanced composite engineering, MKEL Marine aims to transform Kerala into a premier manufacturing hub and global partnerships to target international markets
Retailers who bought stock at the earlier, higher rates are unwilling to sell at a loss and will continue pricing their existing inventory at the older rate until it is exhausted
During the lull in fighting, the US has been ratcheting up economic pressure on Iran with the hope of forcing concessions out of Tehran, including reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz to shipping
PhonePe claims to have become the first major third-party application provider (TPAP) to extend UPI payment capabilities to an estimated more than 200 million feature phone users across the country
The companys FY26 revenue remained broadly stable, but higher depreciation and expenses contributed to a decline in profitability and margins
NIIF secures $2 billion in the first close of its latest infrastructure fund
New CEO is likely to be tasked with shoring up investor confidence at HDFC Bank, whose shares have fallen 28% this year
The latest escalation follows earlier Iranian declarations of retaliation after US forces struck Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island on Sunday.
The death toll from the disaster crossed 900 on Monday, while over 4,000 people remained missing
Venkatachalam held the portfolios, Revenue and Disaster Management and Environment, during 2012 and 2013, during the AIADMK government led by J Jayalalithaa
Delhi chief electoral officer said those excluded can file their claims till September 30 through Form 6 and supporting documents

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