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Mumbai milk price hike: Wholesale rates to rise to 102 per litre from Sept 1

The price revision comes as dairy farmers and cattle shed operators face rising costs for feed, transportation and livestock maintenance

29 Aug 2026 2:39 am
UGC NET result 2026: Over 4,000 qualify for JRF, more than 97,000 for PhD admissions

The National Testing Agency announced the results late Friday after 6.07 lakh candidates appeared for examinations across 84 subjects.

29 Aug 2026 2:24 am
CNG price hike: IGL raises rates by 3.89 per kg in Delhi from today

Higher spot LNG prices since the beginning of the West Asia conflict have increased input costs, prompting a calibrated price revision

29 Aug 2026 2:12 am
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation isnt slowing, vows to reach 2% target

Financial markets increased bets on a September rate hike after Warsh offered a clearer assessment of inflation and monetary policy priorities

28 Aug 2026 11:23 pm
India cotton production forecast at 24.5 million bales in 2026/27: USDA

Below-normal rainfall and delayed planting are weighing on crop prospects, while stronger textile and apparel export orders are boosting mill demand.

28 Aug 2026 11:06 pm
India food regulator proposes front-of-pack warning labels for high sugar, fat and salt

The proposed labelling comes after health activists challenged the government in court, while food companies have opposed warning labels as confusing

28 Aug 2026 10:58 pm
RBI to conduct VRRR auction for 6 lakh crore on Aug 31

This auction comes in the backdrop of the banking system being awash with liquidity

28 Aug 2026 9:50 pm
Sikka re-elected as AMFI chief

Both executives will continue to guide the strategic growth of Indias mutual fund sector, strengthening market trust and furthering nationwide financial inclusion

28 Aug 2026 9:45 pm
Editorial. Spycam specs

Smart glasses are offensive and should be banned

28 Aug 2026 9:36 pm
Jio Platforms gets SEBI nod for biggest IPO listing of around 37,700 crore

Debt repayment, strong cash flows underpin investor optimism around Jio IPO

28 Aug 2026 9:36 pm
Blackstone offers to sell up to 25% of Knowledge REIT for over $1 billion

The sale comprises a base offer of 16.69% stake, with an option to sell 8.34% more in case of oversubscription

28 Aug 2026 9:27 pm
New technologies like AI to enhance ease of work, create more jobs: Vice-President Radhakrishnan

Launches Gnani Artha, end-to-end sovereign AI stack for Indian enterprises and public institutions

28 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Purple Style Labs collects 306 crore from anchor investors; IPO to open on Aug 31

Purple Style Labs allots 53.22 lakh equity shares to 10 anchor investors at 575 per share

28 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
AEPC urges Commerce Minister to consider measures to regulate cotton yarn export

This is due to the sharp increase in yarn prices and the growing pressure on the competitiveness of Indias apparel export industry

28 Aug 2026 9:11 pm
Indian Army to procure 100 Javelin missiles worth $93 mn from the US

The move opens the door for co-production of shoulder-fired Javelin anti-tank missile systems in India

28 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
Fitch Ratings upgrades RILs Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating to A-

Fitch affirms RILs Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR at BBB, which is one notch above Indias Country Ceiling of BBB-,with a Stable Outlook

28 Aug 2026 8:58 pm
SEBI issues observations on NSEs IPO draft papers

Observations were issued on August 21; regulator awaits response from the exchange's lead manager

28 Aug 2026 8:55 pm
Rakhi gifting gets premium, personal as smaller towns drive festive commerce

Tier 3 and Tier 4 markets record the fastest growth. Dadri in Uttar Pradesh leads with around 105% y-o-y growth, followed by Nabarangapur in Odisha, Kasganj, Dhamtari and Nainpur in Madhya Pradesh

28 Aug 2026 8:54 pm
Indias area under pulses acreage tops last years level

Erratic rainfall, delayed and slower pace of sowing may influence crop per hectare yield

28 Aug 2026 8:40 pm
SEBI bars Trafiksol, promoters from markets for a year

Final order follows investigation into misleading disclosures and a fabricated software quotation in the SME IPO

28 Aug 2026 8:38 pm
Vertex, Alt DRX partner to offer retail investors access to Mangaluru commercial real estate

The partnership will enable investors to participate in a commercial asset through smaller digital units, starting from 1 sq ft at an indicative price of approximately 16,000 per sq ft

28 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
TVS Motor Company picks French automotive veteran Peyman Kargar as next CEO

Peyman will be based in TVS office in Bengaluru after January 2027.

28 Aug 2026 8:32 pm
Green Finance Institution to drive climate investments: CII-IIMA taskforce proposes

Panel calls for dedicated mechanism to mobilise private capital, predictable carbon market and stronger sustainability disclosures

28 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
Devanathan quits Meta, joins OpenAI to lead Southeast Asia, Australia operations

With over 25 years of experience in technology and finance, Devanathan is poised to lead OpenAIs consumer growth and partnerships in this pivotal market.

28 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
Ashish Chatterjee takes charge as CMRL MD

Chatterjee replaces MA Siddique, who was recently posted as the States Finance Secretary

28 Aug 2026 8:22 pm
Why Raksha Bandhan has gone off script: Cakes, flowers and pet rakhis rewrite the sibling ritual

New rituals are widening the spending basket around one of Indias biggest family festivals

28 Aug 2026 8:21 pm
FCNR (B) inflows: Indias forex reserves soar to an all-time high of $729.328billion

Since March-end 2026, Indias reserves perked up by $38.221 billion

28 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Companies turn to polymath engineers as AI automates routine work

Few companies can afford a separate specialist for every capability thatemergedin the last thirty months which is driving demand for individuals who can bridge multiple domains

28 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Cakes, flowers and pets rewrite the Rakshabandhan sibling ritual

How the spending basket around one of Indias biggest family festivals is expanding

28 Aug 2026 8:13 pm
Ambuja Neotia Group plans to add 1,800 beds across 8 upcoming healthcare facilities in 5 years, to invest 2,200 crore

ANHVL is looking to operationalise a 120-bed woman and child care facility in West Bengals Howrah district by April, 2029 with an outlay of around Rs 150 crore

28 Aug 2026 8:13 pm
Tamil Nadu advances MRTS plans for five cities

Tirunelveli did not qualify for implementation of a suitable MRTS, while the Detailed Feasibility Report for Salem is under consideration.

28 Aug 2026 8:04 pm
Tamil Nadu begins discussions with stakeholders on upgradation and expansion of Chennai airport

This comes after the State dropped the 27,400-crore greenfield airport project at Parandur.

28 Aug 2026 7:55 pm
Govt eases defence export rules, simplifies SOP and OGEL framework to boost global reach

Stakeholder consultation dispensed with for export of non-lethal defence items

28 Aug 2026 7:51 pm
Govt mops up more than 3/4th of BE under Miscellaneous Capital Receipts

For fiscal year 2026-27, the government has estimated to collect 80,000 crore under MCR

28 Aug 2026 7:45 pm
Bigger homes, smaller pool: Housing supply misses affordability sweet spot

The post-pandemic preference for larger homes has encouraged developers to focus on 3BHKs and above, which offer better revenue and margin potential.

28 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
IndiGo steps up AI focus, announces investment in Sarvam

The funding, made through IndiGo Ventures during Sarvams Series B round, aims to leverage advanced AI capabilities tailored for the aviation industry.

28 Aug 2026 7:21 pm
SEBI proposes scrapping merchant banker mandate for small-value debt issues

Mandatory merchant banker appointments raise costs, cause delays and hurt price-sensitive debt issuances as market yields can move quickly

28 Aug 2026 7:19 pm
The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Aug 28, 2026

The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Aug 28, 2026

28 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Aug 28, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Aug 28, 2026

28 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
Iceberg Organic Ice Creams eyes 100-crore revenue, plans national push via quick commerce

The company plans to open 10 more retail outlets in tier-I cities over the next year

28 Aug 2026 6:56 pm
From old economy to niche players, the IPO market is different, healthier

A broader mix of industrial, niche and institution-backed companies is reshaping Indias IPO landscape

28 Aug 2026 6:56 pm
Retail sugar prices ease below 60 a kg in Kolkata and Mumbai

Wholesale prices of the commodity drop b100-400 a quintal, while mill-level prices slip below 4,750

28 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
IT stocks power Nifty out of slump; Jackson Hole in focus

The Nifty 50 closed at 24,175, up 84 points or 0.35 per cent, while the Sensex settled at 77,264, gaining 0.43 per cent

28 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
Lenders to turn cautious on personal guarantee after NCLT verdict in Chandras case

Poor recoveries may prompt tougher scrutiny of guarantor assets and repayment plans

28 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
Orchards vs construction: Kashmir faces a growing land-use battle

A land-use study based on satellite imagery found that Srinagars built-up area expanded by 3,835 hectares between 1980 and 2012

28 Aug 2026 6:31 pm
28 Aug 2026 6:23 pm
Hero MotoCorp invests 1,758 crore to acquire more stakes in Ather

The transaction is expected to close by September 3, 2026, and does not require any governmental or regulatory approvals, according to the filing, it added

28 Aug 2026 6:15 pm
28 Aug 2026 6:07 pm
India widens defence export access, simplifies approvals to boost global market reach

The government has also introduced a provision for Indian companies with long-term contracts or agreements with foreign original equipment manufacturers

28 Aug 2026 6:01 pm