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Gen Zs festive shopping now hinges on inner circle approval, GWI-Snapchat research finds

The study finds that 70% of Gen Z consumers say creator content aids product discovery, but personal conversations largely shape purchase decisions

13 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
MAHE to establish Microsoft Labs in five campuses

Labs will provide students and faculty with access to cutting-edge technologies and hands-on learning experiences, while supporting interdisciplinary research and industry-academia collaboration, says MAHEs press release

13 Aug 2026 9:26 pm
Fino Payments Bankslips into the red

Reports net loss of 13.72 crore in Q1FY27

13 Aug 2026 9:26 pm
Govt mandates alternative fuel facilities at every third fuel outlet

The move seeks to accelerate the adoption of cleaner fuels, reduce dependence on imported crude, curb pollution and promote energy security

13 Aug 2026 9:23 pm
Tredence aims for $1 billion revenue by 2030

Tredence also wants to move away from the traditional time and material contracts to more outcome-based pricing

13 Aug 2026 9:21 pm
70% of global ricebran oil potential remains untapped: SEA

The global market has a potential of 8 million tonnes for rice bran oil against the current production of 2.4 million tonnes

13 Aug 2026 9:15 pm
Tata Trusts begins process to select Chandras successor as Tata Sons Chairman

Tata Trusts said it respects Chandrasekarans decision not to offer himself for reappointment as Chairman

13 Aug 2026 9:12 pm
Anchor investors exit faster from smaller IPOs, finds SEBI study

The study finds an inverse link between IPO size and anchor exits, with FPIs emerging as the biggest sellers after lock-in periods expire

13 Aug 2026 9:11 pm
13 Aug 2026 9:10 pm
ISMA partners with ICARs sugarcane research centre to set up seed production centre

The proposed Centre, to be set up with an estimated investment of about 80 crore on a 50:50 sharing basis at ISRIs Lucknow campus, will serve as a dedicated hub for strengthening the quality sugarcane seed ecosystem

13 Aug 2026 9:05 pm
Editorial. Exploring options

Strategic reserves must complement oil exploration

13 Aug 2026 9:03 pm
Karnataka says rain made Cauvery water allotment to TN possible; TN says release was not voluntary and need more

However, Tamil Nadu has filed an additional affidavit in the Supreme Court on Thursday, arguing that Karnatakas release of water was never voluntary compliance.

13 Aug 2026 9:03 pm
Elgi Equipments Q1FY27 net profit grows 20 per cent

Consolidated net profit for the quarter stood at 103 crore

13 Aug 2026 9:02 pm
NITES flags prolonged onboarding delay for 200-plus Wipro Elite hires

NITES said the candidates had repeatedly approached Wipros HR teams and other channels but had not received a substantive response

13 Aug 2026 8:58 pm
Parliamentary panel rejects govt response on cyber fraud, says it fails to plug key gaps

Calls for stronger bank accountability and penal framework; criticises loss of Golden Hour for freezing funds

13 Aug 2026 8:48 pm
IISc SPIRE Lab releases SraVaani speech AI model covering 65 Indian languages

SraVaani covers 20 scheduled languages and 45 regional languages and dialects of India

13 Aug 2026 8:47 pm
Veranda Learning PAT up nearly 6X at 34 crore

Revenue growth was driven by a surge in enrollments from 77,264 in Q1FY26 to 1,03,963 students in Q1FY27

13 Aug 2026 8:44 pm
Bank of Baroda concludes issuance of 3, 5-yearbonds aggregating $700 million

ICICI Bank completes issuance of $300 million Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes

13 Aug 2026 8:43 pm
Aditya Birla Group to levy royalty on Group cos for brand usage

The royalty will be applicable from June 1 and will have an annual cap of 225 crore

13 Aug 2026 8:37 pm
TNs new Revenue Augmentation Committee gets briefed by various departments in first in-person meeting

The Committee was originally constituted to suggest measures for the sustainable augmentation of the States Own Tax and Non-Tax Revenues.

13 Aug 2026 8:36 pm
LG India net profit up 27 per cent, revenues up 15.5 per cent

The company said profitability outpaced revenue, driven by a richer premium mix, better operating leverage on higher volumes and continued cost discipline

13 Aug 2026 8:31 pm
Swan Corp reports 31 crore loss in Q1 as revenues fall

Distribution business drags overall performance; shipyard revenue rises sharply to 31 crore

13 Aug 2026 8:28 pm
From weapons to weaves: Ex-Maoist women walk the ramp in Raipur with message of hope and independence

Nine surrendered and rehabilitated women naxalites walked the ramp at a fashion show in Raipur to commemorate the National Handloom Day on August 7

13 Aug 2026 8:22 pm
Govt cracks down on advance tips by cab aggregators, says tipping must be voluntary

The directive comes after the Ministry took note of tipping prompts displayed by some ride aggregators

13 Aug 2026 8:22 pm
Apollo plans new clinics, cancer-care facilities as part of expansion

The group is also expanding its hospital network, with five new hospitals comprising around 1,000 census beds having been commissioned.

13 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
India-US talks on Russia oil tariff Bill 'reassuring so far: sources

Discussions on the matter are on between the two countries but uncertainty remains as it is a legislative issue, sources say

13 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Royal Enfield inks 3-year wage deal for Vallam Vadagal plant workers

As per the agreement between the union and Vallam Royal Enfield Employees Collaborative Union, a 40,000 increase, including welfare benefits, will be paid for 3 years

13 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Paytm parent KMPs receive SEBI notice over 2023 disclosure timing

The regulator questions the timing of disclosure of curbing small-value loan distribution and classification as UPSI

13 Aug 2026 8:13 pm
Chinas cotton yarn demand fuels Indias cotton consumption growth

Exporters say buyers preferring coarser yarn counts due higher local production costs; shipments to Bangladesh drop

13 Aug 2026 8:11 pm
SEBI proposes easier accreditation for wealthy, sophisticated investors

Regulator proposes manager-led accreditation, new 5-crore securities asset criterion and deemed accreditation for all overseas investors

13 Aug 2026 8:05 pm
Indian govt should disclose sugar stock after physical verification, says Naiknavare of NFCSF

Market worried about over-selling of domestic sugar quota, though wholesale prices have dropped a tad after Centre imposed stock holding limit

13 Aug 2026 7:59 pm
Tata Motors EV demand triples; Punch EV waiting period tops 8 months

Tata sees EVs as its principal strategic powertrain bet. EV and CNG respectively accounted for 19% and 27% of Q1 volumes

13 Aug 2026 7:51 pm
GIC Res Q1FY26 standalone net profit up 10% at 1,922 crore

Income from investments was about 4 per cent lower at 2,171 crore

13 Aug 2026 7:43 pm
Test prep market heads towards $26 billion as students prioritise outcomes over access: Redseer

Success rates are roughly 1 per cent for IIT admissions and 3 per cent for preferred government medical seats

13 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
20 companies bid for 7,280-crore rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme

Among the bidders are Larsen & Toubro, Coal India, 20 Microns, Attero Recycling, Lohum Magnets & Energy Solutions

13 Aug 2026 7:36 pm
July saw strongest-ever monthly auto sales: SIAM

PV sales up 34%, two-wheelers grow 23%; demand conditions seen improving ahead of the key festive period

13 Aug 2026 7:33 pm
Piccadily Agro Q1 FY27 revenue up 18%, branded spirits drive growth

EBITDA increased 21% to 47.2 crore, with margins up 30 basis points to 18.5%; Net profit grew 15.4% to 21.8 crore, and earnings per share rose 10.5% to 2.21

13 Aug 2026 7:33 pm
UPI ecosystem draws $5.8 billion in funding since 2021, capital concentrates around top players: Tracxn

Over their lifetimes, the 10 best-funded companies in the ecosystem have raised about $9.4 billion

13 Aug 2026 7:33 pm
Mirae Asset Venture closes MAVOF II at 1,125 cr

MAVOF II is MAVI Indias third dedicated India-focused private fund and will primarily target early-growth businesses

13 Aug 2026 7:28 pm
Air India Group to screen all pilots for prohibited substances, medications

Mandatory testing begins August 13; initiative goes beyond existing regulatory requirements

13 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
Montra Electric enters international markets with first Super Auto exports

Powered by a 9 kWh battery pack, the Super Auto offers an optimal driving range of 150 km on a single charge and a top speed of 55 kmph.

13 Aug 2026 7:21 pm
Indriya names Krithi Shetty as Southern Brand Ambassador, launches Varalakshmi campaign

Krithi Shetty, who has cultural ties to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, will front the brands Varalakshmi campaign

13 Aug 2026 7:17 pm
Gem, jewellery export up a tad on rise in gold prices

Despite a challenging global environment, industry leaders express optimism

13 Aug 2026 7:14 pm
Indias July exports hit record $44.24 b, but trade deficit swells

Petroleum, electronics, engineering goods drive export growth, even as crude, fertiliser, and machinery imports push the deficit to six-month high

13 Aug 2026 7:08 pm
Security tightened across J&K ahead of Independence Day

Officials said surveillance has been stepped up along theLine of Control (LoC), while additional security personnel have been deployed at vulnerable and sensitive locations.

13 Aug 2026 7:08 pm
Sunshine Pictures sets 360 cap for 282 crore IPO, opens August 18

The subscription window closes on Thursday, August 20, with anchor investor bidding scheduled for Monday, August 17

13 Aug 2026 7:07 pm
TVS Srichakra more than doubles its profit in Q1 FY27

The tyres and tubes manufacturers top line came in at 1,068 crore as against a profit of 34 crore

13 Aug 2026 7:06 pm
ED exposes network of RPs and promoters laundering money via IBC

ED arrested Jitesh Gupta, a Resolution Professional in the insolvency resolution process of Homestead Infrastructure Development Pvt Ltd & Golden Peacock Residence Pvt Ltd

13 Aug 2026 7:02 pm