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Piyush Goyal to lead largest business delegation to Japan from India

In Tokyo, Goyal will hold a series of meetings with top executives of major Japanese industrial conglomerates

23 Aug 2026 3:18 pm
Govt notifies MMDR Act even as states threaten to move Supreme Court

The act restricts states powers to levy taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands

23 Aug 2026 2:59 pm
Pepper Awards celebrates 20th milestone edition; opens entries to All India

Pepper Awards 2026 will, for the first time, open its Call for Entries to creative work from across India, expanding beyond its traditional South Indian footprint

23 Aug 2026 2:40 pm
Gold loan portfolio to surpass 1.5 lakh crore by FY27-end: Indian Bank MD

This growth would come from tonnage, he said, adding that the gold loan segment is likely to grow about 20%

23 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
Indian Bank sanctions 1,125 crore worth Retail, Agri and MSME credit in a drive

The campaign received an overwhelming response, with credit proposals mobilised amounting to 2,080 crore, of which 1,125 crore was sanctioned and 575 crore disbursed, the bank said in a statement

23 Aug 2026 2:19 pm
Stagger your bonds and steady your cash flow

You dont have to take the pain of predicting interest rates staggering bond maturities can spread risk and create future cash flows, giving opportunities to reinvest as interest rates change

23 Aug 2026 2:05 pm
Return of mega container ships to the Suez Canal emerges as a positive to Indian exporters

The Suez Canal, on Saturday, witnessed the transit of Bangkok Maersk with carrying capacity of 17,200 TEUs, on its voyage from Italy to Singapore

23 Aug 2026 1:53 pm
Top FMCG firms reshuffle leadership as industry navigates growth challenges

Companies are also contending with elevated input costs driven by geopolitical uncertainties and supply-chain disruptions, even as investors increasingly focus on sustainable growth and margin expansion

23 Aug 2026 1:23 pm
FPIs invest 23,544 crore in Indian equities in Aug on earnings revival, rupee stability

The inflow comes after FPIs invested 20,200 crore in July, marking a sharp turnaround from four consecutive months of heavy selling and signalling renewed confidence in Indian equities

23 Aug 2026 1:02 pm
Starbucks India back on growth track after biz recalibration to accelerate store expansion

The company had earlier targeted opening around 100 Starbucks stores annually and sustained that pace for a few years, but moderated expansion over the last 18-24 months

23 Aug 2026 12:55 pm
Commerce Secretary's upcoming South America visit to boost India's trade diversification push

The secretary will chair joint trade meetings in Argentina and Brazil and take stock of the progress of the proposed comprehensive trade agreement with Chile

23 Aug 2026 12:52 pm
TN orders quality check on alcohol content across all distilleries following Enrica controversy

Following directives from FSSAI, TASMAC had on August 13 banned the sale of 11 liquor variants produced by 'Enrica Enterprises'

23 Aug 2026 12:41 pm
Omega Seiki raises 100 crore in back-to-back rounds in under a month as IPO plans take shape

OSM expands manufacturing and evaluates a public listing, which market experts estimate could involve a 400500 crore issue

23 Aug 2026 12:41 pm
Pride Hotels steps up expansion, plans 1,000-crore IPO by December

The expansion has taken Pride Hotels' portfolio to 40 properties, including eight owned hotels and 32 managed properties

23 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
MCap of four of top-10 most valued firms erodes 87,960 crore; Airtel takes biggest hit

Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 468.42 points, or 0.60%, and the NSE Nifty dipped 114 points, or 0.46%

23 Aug 2026 12:25 pm
M&M to intensify exports with new pickup 'Lifestyler'

Recently, the company unveiled its pickup 'Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler' which will hit the market in India in April 2027 and it will be launched as the 'Mahindra Lifestyler' in global markets

23 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
SBI's total business may double to 200 lakh cr by 75th foundation year in 2030: Chairman

Setty said the scale of SBI's operations is closely linked to the performance of the Indian economy

23 Aug 2026 12:15 pm
Fresh low spins over Bay, may sustain wet spell over East, North-East

Parts of Central India, South Peninsula to gain as conveyor belt of tropical disturbances from West Pacific and South China Sea may keep Bay of Bengal busy into this week

23 Aug 2026 12:06 pm
NIA raids 10 places in J-K in cross-border terror conspiracy case

The raids were carried out in Srinagar, Kupwara, Anantnag, Pulwama and Budgam districts in Jammu and Kashmir

23 Aug 2026 11:45 am
TNAU forecasts 65-70/kg groundnut prices at harvest

This forecast, crafted from 25 years of market trends, is a heads-up for anyone planning to sow

23 Aug 2026 11:38 am
TNAU sees 75-80/kg cotton price during harvest

But price fluctuations could happen depending on how the South-West monsoon plays out and the potential effects of El Nino

23 Aug 2026 11:36 am
Political parties unite against bifurcation of Palakkad railway division

The State government would take up the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing the Railway Boards decision as unilateral and unacceptable

23 Aug 2026 11:31 am
India's private credit market set for stronger growth as insolvency reforms reshape lending strategies: Report

India's private credit market remains relatively small at an estimated $25-30 billion as of March 2025, compared with around $1.4 trillion in the US

23 Aug 2026 10:48 am
Paramount and California to hold preliminary talks on Warner Bros deal

The talks are preliminary, and there is no assurance that they will lead to meaningful negotiations toward a settlement, the report said, adding that Paramount requested the meeting

23 Aug 2026 10:32 am
Home Minister directs agencies to increase footprint in Siliguri corridor

The Home Minister says that the concerned agencies should establish more of their institutions, keep it free of encroachments, and take all steps to stop illegal immigration in the region

23 Aug 2026 10:21 am
Nvidia customers notified about AI-related price hikes above 15%

The price hikes will go into effect on systems shipped early next year and will impact systems including those with the flagship Vera Rubin and Grace Blackwell chips

23 Aug 2026 10:18 am
CIAL, SpiceJet trade charges over weather-related flight disruption in Kochi

CIAL said there were no adverse weather conditions in Kochi warranting the disruption cited by the airline

23 Aug 2026 10:06 am
TN govt seeks explanation from officials who issued circulars banning students' protests

Sources said Commissioner of Collegiate Education P Ponniah issued a notice directing Selvi to submit her formal reply within one week, clarifying the circumstances under which the communication was drafted and dispatched to state-run institutions

23 Aug 2026 10:02 am
Canada-India education ties entering a new era

Deepening collaboration in talent development, applied research and innovation will benefit both nations

23 Aug 2026 9:18 am
How smarter supply chains can help Indias dairy sector compete globally

The next chapter of Indian dairy must be built on productivity, traceability and trust

23 Aug 2026 9:00 am
A91 Partners set to cash out 445 crore from Atomberg ahead of IPO

The fund, which first backed Atomberg in 2019, has put about 143 crore into the company across primary and secondary transactions

23 Aug 2026 8:48 am
US bond turmoil signals rising global macro pressures

As bond yields spike across major markets, valuations will matter even more for equity investors; golds relevance is intact

22 Aug 2026 10:23 pm
What should investors do about SBI after Q1 FY27 results?

Having gone through a full cycle of interest rate transmission, SBIs NIM is expected to be stable going forward

22 Aug 2026 10:20 pm
Mapping Indias space-tech opportunity: Which listed stocks to buy, which unlisted companies to track

COSMIC COMMERCE Indias private space ecosystem is expanding across launch, satellites, components, data and communications. For investors, understanding where companies sit in this value chain matters as much as the excitement around the theme.

22 Aug 2026 9:50 pm
Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO analysis: Key factors investors need to know before subscribing

Strong R&D capabilities, integrated operating model and plant expansions augur well for Symbiotec Pharmalab

22 Aug 2026 9:49 pm
Chasing yield beyond the 10-year G-Sec

Investors can earn a 60-100 basis point yield pickup by extending maturity from 10 to 30 years, but the move comes with duration and liquidty risk

22 Aug 2026 9:49 pm
Equity upside with a safety cushion

FUND CALL HSBC Equity Savings Fund suits cautious investors seeking lower volatility, tax efficiency and a two-four-year horizon

22 Aug 2026 9:49 pm
Five costly mistakes that traders must avoid in markets

A recent SEBI study on trading behaviour of individual traders in equity derivative segment reveals that nine out of 10 individual traders continuing to lose money in FY26 too

22 Aug 2026 9:48 pm
Allsprings Miletti sees Jackson Hole as bigger risk than Nvidia

Investors should keep expectations low heading into the Jackson Hole event, Miletti said

22 Aug 2026 9:37 pm
Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods from September 8

The move escalates a trade conflict after Washington imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods and failed negotiations collapsed late Friday

22 Aug 2026 9:25 pm
The rising cost of falling ill

Policybazaar claims data show how age, chronic illnesses and regional cost gaps shape healthcare expenses and the need for adequate cover

22 Aug 2026 9:17 pm
Bandus Blockbusters for August 23, 2026

Guess the stock that will give the best return by next Friday

22 Aug 2026 9:13 pm
Mastering Derivatives: Understanding term structure of volatility

It is the graph of volatility of a particular strike across expiries

22 Aug 2026 9:13 pm
US Market Outlook: Brief pullback

The US benchmark indices have supports to limit the downside

22 Aug 2026 9:10 pm
Index Outlook: Key support holds

The bounce from the lows last week keeps the positive bias intact

22 Aug 2026 9:08 pm
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F&O Tracker: Bulls to gain traction

Nifty futures and Nifty Bank futures can see a fresh leg of rally

22 Aug 2026 9:04 pm