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Crude oil futures gain after US forces attack Iranian island

In a post on X, US Central Command said its forces took limited, precise action against IRGC minelaying forces posing an imminent threat in the Strait of Hormuz

31 Aug 2026 9:47 am
New stock closing auction faces first major test in MSCI rejig

MSCI-index linked investors are likely to adjust their portfolios ahead of a rebalancing which takes effect on September 1

31 Aug 2026 9:39 am
31 Aug 2026 9:37 am
Scale of challenge in disaster-hit Nepal still emerging, says founder member of Disaster Management Authority

One of the biggest complications is the large workforce employed on hydel projects in the region. More than 1,000 workers are thought to have been engaged in tunnel-related work at time of disaster

31 Aug 2026 9:25 am
Markets set for cautious start; MSCI rejig, HDFC Bank in focus

MSCIs quarterly index changes will be implemented at Mondays close and take effect on September 1

31 Aug 2026 8:28 am
India boosts efforts to drain surplus cash as dollar flows swell

The latest move marks a shift towards larger and longer-tenor operations as the RBI seeks to absorb liquidity generated by its measures to attract foreign inflows to shore up the rupee

31 Aug 2026 8:23 am
Rupee under pressure from Fed, oil; bonds at risk of further selloff

The rupee enters the week facing a more challenging external backdrop, with markets reassessing the prospect of a Federal Reserve rate hike as soon as next month

31 Aug 2026 8:12 am
MSCI rebalance to test Indias new closing auction as $4 billion in flows hit CAS

Expected passive-fund turnover is nearly 30 times typical auction volumes, raising liquidity and volatility concerns

31 Aug 2026 8:01 am
US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks

A return to open conflict would be dangerous for the region, where Iran has targeted US military bases and infrastructure in Gulf countries since the war began on February 28

31 Aug 2026 7:37 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Emcure Pharmaceuticals(1,871.25)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: The stock of Emcure Pharmaceuticals has been in a long-term uptrend. After hitting a high of 2,047.40 on August 10, the price dropped

31 Aug 2026 6:38 am
Theres a lot wrong in Indian RE sector

Even as renewable energy records pile up, there is a growing mismatch between capacity addition and utilisation

30 Aug 2026 10:30 pm
Japan opens carbon credit opportunity for Indian green projects

Bilateral deal under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement could fetch lucrative prices for transferable credits

30 Aug 2026 10:26 pm
Cash market volumes fall to five-month low as CAS swings rattle investors

The ADT on the NSE fell to a five-month low in August as investors turned cautious amid sharp price volatility and widespread profit-booking

30 Aug 2026 9:39 pm
Subhash Chandra raises questions over HDFC claims; seeks reconciliation of 4,262 crore dues

Chandras statement came in response to social media posts over the weekend carrying hashtags such as #PaiseVapasKaro

30 Aug 2026 9:25 pm
PM Modi arrives in Kyrgyzstan to attend SCO summit

PM Modi is visiting Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov to participate in the 26th SCO Summit on August 31-September 1

30 Aug 2026 9:20 pm
A growth story written by global Indians

Why a rising number of non-resident Indians are eyeing their home country as a long-term investment destination

30 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
India, Uzbekistan upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnership; set $5 billion trade target

Both sides agree to establish a framework for long-term supply of Uranium from Uzbekistan to India in line with cooperation in the civil-nuclear energy sector

30 Aug 2026 8:54 pm
Editorial. Right prescription

Public needs full information on drugs recalls

30 Aug 2026 8:50 pm
Atlassian bets big on India as AI changes software development

The India site has grown to more than 2,700 employees, with a large portion working across engineering, product and design, while the company is also expanding its sales workforce in the country

30 Aug 2026 8:35 pm
Nepal floods: Over 500 remain unaccounted for at hydropower projects as tunnel rescue efforts intensify

Rescue operations have been hampered by mud and debris blocking tunnel entrances

30 Aug 2026 8:29 pm
Nepal floods leave thousands in temporary shelters as displaced families confront a new ordeal

Three relief camps have been established in Rasuwa and 15 in Nuwakot, while temporary accommodation has been arranged in schools and public and community buildings for about 3,500 displaced people

30 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Behind the curtains

A tell-all book on the authors stormy relationships with Bollywood stars

30 Aug 2026 7:54 pm
Turkeys authoritarian turn

Pulitzer Prize finalist Suzy Hansen presents a gripping portrait of a crisis-ridden Turkey and a global unravelling

30 Aug 2026 7:52 pm
Tukaram Mundhe and lessons on leadership

Leadership is all about creating institutions with last accountability

30 Aug 2026 7:47 pm
Bahwan CyberTek bullish on AI-driven products and public sector tech spending

A localized delivery model and nimble organisational structure is giving us an edge in the competitive market, says new MD and CEO

30 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
Think tank GTRI calls for review of quality control orders

Mandatory quality certification under these orders raises costs, hurts MSMEs and makes goods more expensive

30 Aug 2026 7:16 pm
Air India B787 engine shutdown: GE expanded inspections after 2023 incident, DGCA tells CIC

The disclosure comes before the CIC in an RTI case concerning action taken by the aviation regulator after the final investigation report on the uncommanded shutdown of Engine No.1 of Air India's Boeing B787-8 aircraft VT-ANW in Mumbai on August 4, 2023

30 Aug 2026 6:57 pm
Sugar prices remain firm across India despite govt measures to check rise

The Consumer Affairs Ministry data showed that the all-India average retail price of sugar was 64.24 per kg on Sunday, up 1.77% from 63.12 per kg a week earlier

30 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
SpaceX launches NASAs dark energy-hunting space telescope

The launch puts the spacecraft on course to reach its final destination, an orbit roughly 1 million miles from Earth, where the spacecraft will begin observations of the sky as early as December

30 Aug 2026 6:21 pm
Telangana panel seeks minor irrigation act, tank protection measures

In a report submitted to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here, the Commission recommended re-establishing a dedicated minor irrigation system equipped with modern technical units to improve water-use efficiency.

30 Aug 2026 6:15 pm
Kashmir dig probes ancient network linking India, Gandhara and Central Asia

The three-month exercise will use additional trenches, drone imagery, mapping and scientific investigation to identify structures and cultural deposits beneath the surface.

30 Aug 2026 6:10 pm
Vice President to launch ornamental fisheries plan in Lakshadweep tomorrow

The plan, called 'Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031', will set uniform rules for breeding, biosecurity, quality control and trade across India's ornamental fish industry

30 Aug 2026 6:07 pm
Govt expands digital fertiliser tracking system to link farmers, subsidies and supply chain

The Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) already tracks more than 14 crore Aadhaar-linked buyers and over 2,50,000 retailers, and processes about 70 million tonnes of fertilizer sales a year

30 Aug 2026 5:52 pm
Bengalurus commercial projects hit approval roadblocks, squeezing new supply

According to Santhosh Kumar, Vice Chairman, ANAROCK Group, bottlenecks vary depending on the project and location

30 Aug 2026 5:37 pm
AP CM Naidu to inaugurate Veligonda irrigation project on August 31

The project is expected to transform drought-affected parts of Markapur, Prakasam, Nellore and Kadapa districts by improving irrigation and drinking water availability

30 Aug 2026 5:07 pm
When age matters

Are you interested in earning a dividend income? Should source of returns matter? The answer is your age determines preference for source of returns, especially via equity investments

30 Aug 2026 4:48 pm
Which Nifty is right for you?

The Nifty 50 may give you exposure to 50 large firms but as of July 31, 2026 financial services alone accounted for 36.18%, healthcare 4.82% and power just 2.63% of the index

30 Aug 2026 4:39 pm
Why gold should form 10% of investment portfolio

Most investors think of portfolio in terms of equity and fixed income but buying gold is not a speculative add-on, it is a structural building block of a well-constructed portfolio

30 Aug 2026 4:31 pm
India, Uzbekistan upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnership; set $5 bn trade target

Both sides agree to establish a framework for long-term supply of Uranium from Uzbekistan to India in line with cooperation in the civil-nuclear energy sector

30 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
Shipping ministry retains relaxations for foreign ships in coastal trade, Indian vessels to face continued competition

The Shipping Ministry restores relaxations allowing foreign-flagged vessels to carry specified categories of cargo between Indian ports, opting for continuity amid geopolitical disruptions and capacity constraints in global shipping

30 Aug 2026 4:13 pm
Bullion braces for fresh swings as US jobs data, Iran tensions take centrestage: Analysts

Investors will focus on manufacturing and services PMI data from major economies, including India

30 Aug 2026 3:56 pm
Gas-based power plants helped stabilize grid during night hours in April-May

The International Gas Union (IGU) says that India provides a recent example of how heat waves can translate into higher gas demand

30 Aug 2026 3:52 pm
HNGIL seeks insolvency proceedings against Bira 91 maker over payment default

The stock is lying at HNGIL's plants at Bahadurgarh in Haryana, Puducherry, and Rishra in West Bengal.

30 Aug 2026 3:40 pm
PM Modi conferred with Uzbekistan's prestigious order of Oliy Darajali Do'stlik

Being honoured with Uzbekistan's highest award is a matter of great pride for me, Modi said, nothing that the people of India are very familiar with the word used for the award - 'Dostlik'.

30 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
Rupee may face 6.5% annual depreciation path as forex mobilisation only delays pressure: Systematix

Despite this depreciation, exports have not strengthened sufficiently, partly because Indian manufacturing remains dependent on imported inputs

30 Aug 2026 2:53 pm
Indian Bank to add 100 branches, increase headcount by 2,500 in FY27

Indian Bank had 6,003 domestic branches and three overseas ones - Singapore, Colombo and Jaffna - and an IFSC Banking Unit at Gandhinagar as of June 30, 2026

30 Aug 2026 2:42 pm
Smartworks sets 600 cr expansion plan for FY27 amid strong office demand

The company had invested nearly 400 crore last fiscal year in capital expenditure.

30 Aug 2026 2:33 pm
PM Modi calls for drug-free youth, drug-free India in his 137th Mann Ki Baat

Urges youths to come up with powerful slogans, music, short plays, for a drug-free India

30 Aug 2026 2:20 pm
Tata EV bookings triple, strong festive demand seen despite production constraints

The demand momentum has persisted nearly a year after the government's GST 2.0 reforms came into effect on September 22, 2025.

30 Aug 2026 2:02 pm