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Chinas Change-7 lunar mission to search for water at Moons south pole

The mission will test advanced robotic technologies while gathering data that could shape Chinas plans for a permanent lunar research outpost

21 Aug 2026 10:24 pm
Symbiotec Pharmalab raises Rs 526 cr from anchor investors; IPO opens on Aug 24

The anchor placement attracted mutual funds, insurers and foreign investors, setting the stage for the pharmaceutical companys public market debut

21 Aug 2026 9:59 pm
PNGRB authorises 1,800 km of new LPG pipelines with 7,000 crore investment

This will expand the common carrier pipeline network to roughly 9,500 km

21 Aug 2026 9:21 pm
Crypto investor sentiment remains damp despite uptick in Bitcoin pricing

Investors in the 1825 year age group recorded the highest selling activity in Q2, as per data collacted by CoinSwitch

21 Aug 2026 9:17 pm
After three decades, lotus blooms again in Wular Lake, reviving hopes for ecology and livelihoods

The return of lotus had brought renewed optimism among communities

21 Aug 2026 9:13 pm
21 Aug 2026 9:11 pm
21 Aug 2026 9:11 pm
Starlinks entry into India will assure rural connectivity, says Elon Musk

India as a market is extremely crucial for satcom players like Starlink owing to their the sheer number of users

21 Aug 2026 8:59 pm
Tata Motors PV hikes car prices for third time since April

Prices for models hiked by up to 25,000 from September 1; cumulative increase on some Harrier and Safari variants now beyond 50,000 since April

21 Aug 2026 8:55 pm
Centre notifies 62,500 crore mobile phone manufacturing scheme

The scheme provides an additional incentive of up to 1.5 per cent for the domestic sourcing of key components and sub-assemblies

21 Aug 2026 8:54 pm
PMS industry AUM rises 2% to 44.11 lakh crore in July

Client base expands 1.3 per cent to 2.23 lakh accounts; net inflows rise to 4.66 lakh crore

21 Aug 2026 8:47 pm
India rules out sugar import from Pakistan despite duty-free window

MEA indicates no plans to make exception to Pakistan import ban

21 Aug 2026 8:40 pm
21 Aug 2026 8:31 pm
De Havilland Canada sees strong traction for Indias seaplane ecosystem

Measured but optimistic outlook comes after India clears import of 20-year-old seaplanes

21 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Hexaware bets on AI to capture SaaS spending with custom software

The company had launched its Zero license enterprise offering earlier this year to help organisations replace bloated SaaS workflows by adding an AI layer on top of existing systems

21 Aug 2026 8:21 pm
SC says MGNREGA a salutary scheme as it wasneither a freebie nor exploitation

SC notes work is a path to achieve an aspiration rather than a fundamental right

21 Aug 2026 8:16 pm
Epigamia aims to double business in 24-30 months, grow offline distribution

Eyes an annualised revenue run rate of 1,000 crore by March 2028

21 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Lumino Industries to launch 700-crore IPO on August 27, fixes price band at 78-82 per share

The offer, with a face value of 5 per equity share, of the Kolkata-based company comprises a fresh issue up to 500 crore and an offer for sale up to 200 crore by promoters

21 Aug 2026 8:14 pm
Govt restricts sale and distribution of chlorpheniramine-phenylephrine combination drugs for young children

The notification states that the move has been taken in the public interest following recommendations from the Drugs Technical Advisory Board

21 Aug 2026 8:11 pm
Govt mulls capex-based subsidy support to add 30 GW Polysilicon manufacturing capacity by 2030

The plans for a subsidy push comes as the worlds third largest renewable energy market aims to have a 30 gigawatt (GW) polysilicon capacity by the end of this decade

21 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
SEBI study: Proprietary traders outperform FPIs and MFs in FY26 derivatives

99% of the gross profit of FPIs and Proprietary traders came from algo trading

21 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
SITA scales Made-in-India airport technology across Asia-Pacific

India is emerging as a strategic centre for aviation technology manufacturing, innovation and delivery across high-growth global markets

21 Aug 2026 8:02 pm
Rapidos Ownly eyes multi-city expansion as Bengaluru orders hit 50,000 a day

The latest numbers mark a sharp increase from July, when Ownly was reported to be processing around 40,000 orders a day and had a roughly 7% per cent share of Bengalurus food delivery market

21 Aug 2026 8:01 pm
Indias actuarial body targets 30,000 members by 2031, bets big on AI and climate risks

Indias insurance sector is poised for rapid expansion, creating greater demand for specialised expertise in risk assessment, technology and financial regulation

21 Aug 2026 7:54 pm
IIMR granted desgin patent for automated millet roti-making machine

The innovation aims to make the preparation of millet-based rotis faster, more convenient and accessible for Indian households

21 Aug 2026 7:52 pm
CDSCO to significantly step up audits, inspections of medical-device makers: DCGI

He said companies should therefore be prepared for audits and inspections going forward and that such regulatory action should not come as a surprise.

21 Aug 2026 7:28 pm
Tighter FSSAI, FDA checks spur 1,200-crore opportunity in FMCG fraud risk detection with AI

Tighter food-safety and statutory compliance checks are accelerating the use of AI-led fraud and risk-monitoring tools among FMCG companies

21 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Amid strategic Ladakh tour, US envoy Sergio Gor visits Thiksey Monastery

The visit to Thiksey was part of envoys engagements during his first trip to Ladakh, said an official

21 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Keralam must harness technology, talent and global connectivity for growth: CII summit

Industry and government leaders outlined priorities ranging from artificial intelligence and emerging sectors to export growth and sustainable industrial development

21 Aug 2026 7:20 pm
Passenger-vehicle dealers eye 1012% revenue growth as ancillary income rises to 16% of revenue

Indias car market is entering a phase where stronger customer spending and recurring after-sales income are reshaping dealership economics and profitability

21 Aug 2026 7:03 pm
The US energy infrastructure opportunity is structural, not one-off: Welspun MD

The contract, linked to a major Permian Basin export pipeline project, takes its global order book to about $4.4 billion, with more than 60-65% expected to be executed from the US over the next three to three-and-a-half years

21 Aug 2026 7:01 pm
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Aug 21, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Aug 21, 2026

21 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
Vembu Technologies eyes 500 crore India revenue in five years

Vembu was part of the founding team of Zoho and eventually left the company to pursue his own entrepreneurial ventures

21 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
21 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
ANA extends suspension of Narita-Chennai flights to March 2027

It has suspended its operations between Narita and Chennai from March 29 to October 24, 2026 earlier

21 Aug 2026 6:08 pm
Grasim Industries targets 2 lakh crore revenue in FY27: Kumar Mangalam Birla

The Aditya Birla Group flagship is expanding across housing, infrastructure, sustainable materials and clean energy while accelerating investments in emerging businesses.

21 Aug 2026 6:00 pm
BMW launches X1 long wheelbase at 49.90 lakh

Opens bookings for i5 long wheelbase electric sedan

21 Aug 2026 2:40 pm
IRDAI bars Niva Bupa from adding new branches for six months

The regulatory action follows scrutiny of the insurers expenses, while Niva Bupa maintains that recent-period compliance remains on track.

20 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
PM Modi presents Saptdharas on 80th Independence Day to boost efforts towards Viksit Bharat by 2047

India aims to make five nuclear reactors operational in this decade, says Modi

15 Aug 2026 9:16 am
Redcliffe Labs, Skyroot take diagnostic research to space

The maiden initiative, DRIFT-1, taken onboard Skyroots mission, will test Redcliffe Labs dry diagnostic reagents in Low Earth Orbit for 90 days, comparing performance against an identical ground control

15 Aug 2026 9:14 am
S&P Global Ratings assigns IDFC First Bank investment grade rating

The rating agency observed that regular capital raisings, improved profitability, and a low dividend payout should support IDFC First Banks capitalization

15 Aug 2026 9:06 am
Mahindra targets doubling of lifestyle pick-up market with sub-20-lakh Scorpio Lifestyler

Mahindra is betting that aggressive pricing and changing recreational lifestyles can more than double Indias lifestyle pick-up market to close to 10,000 units annually, with the Scorpio Lifestyler set to launch by April 2027 at below 19.79 lakh

15 Aug 2026 9:03 am
Southern Railways Chennai division crosses 5,000 crore earnings milestone in FY26

The Chennai division recorded total earnings of 5,038.30 crores in FY26, thus registering a 9% growth over the previous year: Shailendra Singh

15 Aug 2026 8:50 am
Life insurance: Average annual premium per policy grew 42.6% in last 5 years in India

An analysis of life insurance business data for FY21FY25 compiled by the Insurance Information Bureau (IIB) of India has pointed to an encouraging shift in the countrys protection landscape

15 Aug 2026 8:50 am
15 Aug 2026 8:46 am
SEBI eases InvIT rules to allow debt-funded road maintenance costs in distributions

Regulator allows major maintenance expenses funded through external debt to be added back while calculating distributable cash flows

14 Aug 2026 8:26 pm