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State-owned Hindustan Copper Ltd on Monday reported a 162.4 per cent surge in consolidated net profit at Rs 352.37 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, on the back of higher revenues.

Mills diverted about 3 million metric tonnes of sugar, or around 10 per cent of total output, to ethanol production during the current year ending in September

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a defence pact that treats an attack on one as an attack on all, with Egypt and other countries seen as possible future members

The Centre said that the AAI has received a request seeking a waiver from such contractual restrictions, which could allow an airport operator to enter the airline business

Data showed that by July 9, sowing had reached 61 per cent of the target for coarse cereals, 58 per cent for pulses, 60 per cent for oilseeds and 56 per cent for other crops

The effective customs duty on gold, silver and precious metals was raised from May 13, with gold imports yielding Rs 100.4 billion in duty through August 2

The facility will finance a 1.1 million sq ft Grade A commercial tower in Pune's Balewadi, amid strong office leasing demand and growth in the city's business districts

Aspirants clashed with police during their 'gherao' march to Jharkhand Assembly, and CID arrested ex-JPSC chairperson L Khiangte over exam irregularities. Here are the latest updates on the protest

The three-month pilot will support up to 20,000 visas for Indian passport holders booking a minimum three-night stay in the UAE between August 1 and October 31

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 10: The Chennai Angels (TCA), one of India's leading angel investment networks, has announced an investment in LogiXair, a Hyderabad-based aerospace and logistics technology company building automated, hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft for middle-mile cargo movement. The round also saw participation from the Kerala Angel Network and Lead Angels.

A LocalCircles survey found that 57 per cent of consumers had seen dirty dining areas, kitchens or washrooms, while 53 per cent had observed staff handling food unhygienically

The new Bill does not bring back the tribunals abolished under the 2021 rationalisation exercise. Its main change is to replace the 2021 system for running and staffing the remaining tribunals

Investors also continued to monitor geopolitical developments in the Middle East. While the US indicated that a potential agreement with Iran could be close, Iran denied reports of direct negotiations, keeping geopolitical uncertainty in focus.

China's consumer inflation eased to 0.5% year-on-year in July, marking a six-month low, mainly due to lower food prices and slower growth in non-food costs. Producer price inflation also moderated to 3.5% from 4.1% in the previous month, indicating a gradual easing in price pressures across the economy.

Large currency speculators slightly decreased net shorts in Pound futures market, according to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The non-commercial futures contracts of Pound futures, traded by large speculators and hedge funds, totaled a net short position of 57814 contracts in the data reported through August 04 2026. This was a weekly decrease of 7000 net short contracts.

Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 escaping a cybersecurity testing sandbox has renewed scrutiny of open-weight AI models, while allegations of model distillation add a wider debate over AI safety

Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company on Monday announced that its total Assets Under Management (AUM) across its Mutual Fund, Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), and Portfolio Management Services (PMS) businesses crossed Rs 2 lakh crore in August. During FY2026, Motilal Oswal AMC expanded its product suite by launching 18 passive mutual funds and 5 active mutual funds. It added 56.08 lakh SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) during FY2026 and recorded a SIP inflow of Rs 16,479 crore. We have rema

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea seeking directions to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking, including a time-bound probe and trial of narcotics cases, confiscation of properties of traffickers and creation of a uniform investigation protocol. Observing that the problem is very serious, a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said coordinated efforts by expert agencies were required to deal with the m

Component shortages and rising prices hit tablet demand in Q2, with vendors prioritising premium devices as global shipments fell 10 per cent year-on-year

India's IPO market raised a record 1.9 trn in FY26, but listing gains and subscription levels fell as investors became more selective on valuations, governance and earnings quality, finds report

The government has collected Rs 10,463 crore as customs duty on gold, silver and platinum between May 13 and August 2, Parliament was informed on Monday. The import duty on gold and silver had been hiked to 15 per cent, from 6 per cent, and that on platinum to 15.4 per cent from 6.4 per cent, with effect from May 13. Consequential changes were also made to other items, including gold and silver dore, coins, and findings. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Fi

Embassy Office Parks REIT is bullish on demand for workspaces and plans to acquire 10-12 million sq ft of area over the next 3-4 years to expand its portfolio and grow business, a top company official said. Embassy REIT owns and operates a portfolio of over 52 million square feet of office spaces across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi-NCR and Chennai. In an interview with PTI, Embassy REIT CEO Amit Shetty highlighted that demand for office spaces remains strong despite global uncertainties. He no

Raymond Realty has reported a 19 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to 13.43 crore for the quarter ended June on higher operational expenses.

Bharat Forge shares: Bharat Forge's management said that for FY27, it continues to maintain a growth outlook of 20-25 per cent for the Indian manufacturing business.

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Monday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap were up 0.66 per cent and 0.16 per cent higher, respectively

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the government is ready for a debate in the Lok Sabha on the student protests as well as police action, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will reply to the debate but the Opposition should given an assurance that they will not run away from it and listen peacefully. There has been a persistent demand from the Opposition for a statement from the home minister on the police action against students protesting in the city last month. Shah ha

AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd on Monday reported a 32 per cent decline in profit after tax at Rs 37.93 crore in the June quarter, impacted by higher expenses. The company had posted a profit after tax of Rs 55.83 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal year, AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd (AZPIL) said in a regulatory filing. Revenue from operations in the first quarter stood at Rs 682.79 crore as against Rs 526.31 crore in the corresponding period a year ago, it added. Total expenses during

The share price of Kwality Pharmaceuticals hit a new high of 3,130.85 on Monday. The stock zoomed 183% thus far in the calendar year 2026.

The MMDR Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks greater government control over mineral-bearing land and tighter rules for state taxes, cesses and other mining-related levies

Strict protection, stronger prey base, habitat expansion and community participation have helped the Asiatic lion recover from near-extinction

The state-run miner is exploring a joint venture with Chile's Codelco as India seeks to secure copper supplies

Dabur has accused FSSAI of favouring other manufacturers over its restrictions on 100 per cent claims on food products

Hyundai Motor India expects connected-vehicle penetration to rise as customers seek greater safety and convenience, with sales targeted to cross 2 million by 2030

The Centre has proposed changes to the law governing NCDC, seeking to give the institution greater flexibility in supporting co-operative development

Working in the US on H-1B? Here's when the new $4,000 fee applies

Battery maker Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd on Monday reported a 16 per cent increase in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 190.94 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, on the back of strong sales growth. The company had posted a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 164.8 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from operations in the first quarter stood at Rs 4,214.54 crore as ag