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EaseMyTrip plunges into red, logs June quarter net loss at 11.69 cr

EaseMyTrip had posted a net profit of 44.3 lakh in the corresponding year-ago period

15 Aug 2026 3:10 pm
Magnitude 7.7 quake kills 38 on Indonesias Flores island

In the Nagekeo, Sikka and West Manggarai regencies on Flores, the very strong quake was felt for about a minute, prompting many people to rush out of their homes

15 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
Talent gaps put India GCC mandates at risk as firms weigh competing geographies: PwC India-FICCI study

The report, based on a survey of 200 senior GCC executives across eight industries, says the impact of skill shortages is already visible in business operations

15 Aug 2026 2:54 pm
India Inc hails PM's growth vision, backs self-reliance push

Industry shares the prime minister's resolve to build on this momentum and is ready to match it with sustained investment in areas of strategic importance, Chandrajit Banerjee stated

15 Aug 2026 2:50 pm
CJPs Dipke launches 'School Thik Karo' campaign, alleges govt neglect; seeks capping of fees at pvt schools

CJP to also undertake a similar movement regarding poor health conditions at public hospitals

15 Aug 2026 2:45 pm
Tata Sons AGM may not happen next week

The meeting is scheduled to consider, among other matters, the directorship of Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, who has decided not to seek another term when his current tenure ends in February

15 Aug 2026 1:41 pm
Crusading India state food safety chief targets Eternal, Swiggy, Zepto in sweeping crackdown

The latest raids targeting the quick commerce sector, where companies deliver groceries within minutes, come after the state's new food safety head shut some of Mumbai's most popular eateries for poor hygiene

15 Aug 2026 12:53 pm
ICF diversifies into freight trainsets, targets new milestones

The Freight EMU has generated keen interest among stakeholders and is expected to bring a significant change in freight transportation, particularly for the movement of white goods

15 Aug 2026 12:49 pm
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay vows corruption-free State, sets $1.5 trillion economy target by 2036

CM Vijay says that the State government was cooperating with the Centre on administrative matters, while making it clear that Tamil Nadu would oppose policies that were against the rights of the State

15 Aug 2026 12:35 pm
Assam to invest 1.5 lakh crore in infrastructure in 5 years: Himanta

The chief minister says that the states economy has tripled in a decade and the state is now known from chai to chip of semiconductors, referring to the upcoming Tata facility in the state

15 Aug 2026 12:27 pm
NSE Clearing to introduce shorter-tenure SLB contracts with T+3 reverse settlement

New contracts to be generated and made available on a daily basis, NSE Clearing says

15 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
Avtar Steel files IPO papers with SEBI; aims to raise 585 crore

Along with the fresh issue, the IPO would comprise an offer for sale (OFS) of 50 lakh shares by promoter Sumit Jindal

15 Aug 2026 12:01 pm
Sony Pictures India to launch its Tamil GEC in October

The channel will bring together original fiction, global reality formats, movies and tentpole entertainment across television and digital platforms

15 Aug 2026 11:50 am
Indiawas,is,andwill be one of the fastest growing economies in the world: SBI

Indias macro story continues to remain one of resilience, even as global uncertainties remain elevated; SBIsNowcasting model projects real GDP growth at 8% in Q1 FY27

15 Aug 2026 11:45 am
Investments, infrastructure development, job creation top priorities: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana targeting high-growth sectors like life sciences, semiconductors, electronics and advanced manufacturing, CM Reddy says in his 80th Independence Day address

15 Aug 2026 11:44 am
80 years of food security, the next step: Building a nutrition-secure rural India

The goal should not be to ensure that every rural household has enough food in terms of calories, but the food available is diverse, nutritious, safe, affordable and sustainable

15 Aug 2026 11:28 am
15 Aug 2026 11:28 am
PM Modi sets a target of featuring 50 Indian companies in Fortune 500

Talking about the overall economy, the PM says that India has transformed from Fragile Five to the worlds fastest-growing major economy in the last 12 years

15 Aug 2026 11:12 am
Max Estates Q1 profit drops 30% to 8.35 cr; total income stays flat at 80 cr

Max Estates Ltd, a real estate arm of Max Group, is one of the largest property developers in India

15 Aug 2026 10:34 am
PM Modi announces free online coaching, AI training for youths

The announcement is significant for students and job aspirants who depend on coaching to prepare for competitive examinations and other career opportunities

15 Aug 2026 10:22 am
Beyond tractors: How electrification is reshaping farm mechanisation

Indias next decade of farm mechanisation will not be counted in just tractor units

15 Aug 2026 9:54 am
Why warehousing needs for sugar are different, and how best it can be catered to

Those who make the shift to preservation specialists will protect the commoditys value and position themselves as indispensable partners in a supply chain increasingly demanding accountability at every node

15 Aug 2026 9:31 am
Can gold recycling become Indias next circular economy success story?

As the nation looks for new ways to sustain economic growth and resilience, gold recycling may prove to be one of the most promising cases of a circular economy in the country

15 Aug 2026 9:30 am
Indias edible oil problem is not supply: It is policy uncertainty

Indias edible oil challenge is a coordination problem between agricultural policy, trade policy and consumer protection

15 Aug 2026 9:29 am
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
Count of Indian students in US sees sustained drop; at 29-month low

Decline in count due to visa delays and immigration policy changes

14 Aug 2026 9:50 pm
Indian govt says buyers must lift sugar within 7 days, seeks bulk sales data by Aug 20

Certain mills are holding stocks of sugar in excess of the quantities reported or selling less sugar than the allocated monthly quota, Food Ministry says in a new order aimed at tackling surge in prices

14 Aug 2026 9:48 pm
Indias pulses acreage almost at par with last years level

The areas as of August 14 was 108.14 lakh hectares compared with 108.49 lh a year ago

14 Aug 2026 9:40 pm
I&B Ministry scraps 12 min ad duration cap for television channels to ensure level playing field

The decision will come into effect from the date of notification of the amendment in the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 in the Gazette

14 Aug 2026 9:38 pm
Gold can become a key pillar of Indias growth story

After an exceptional rally for the last two years and early 2026, gold prices moderated in Q2, though they remained elevated by 59% year-on-year

14 Aug 2026 9:36 pm
The Great Transshipment Scam: US report names India in alleged China tariff-evasion network

MEA says India was studying the White Houses report and violations, if any, will be dealt with under law

14 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
Fractal Analytics beta launches Indias first healthcare AI model under India AI Mission

The pilot in partnership with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will provide a Health AI Chatbot on WhatsApp

14 Aug 2026 9:28 pm
Juniper Hotels to invest 850 cr to build luxury hotel in Delhi

This development is part of Junipers broader strategy to further solidifying its position in Indias competitive hospitality market

14 Aug 2026 9:27 pm
Indias exports diversify towards Asian, emerging markets in Q1

Exports to Asean, North East Asia surge 62% and 30%, respectively during Q1 FY27

14 Aug 2026 9:24 pm
Editorial. Lending transparency

Disclosures on loan rates to benefit small borrowers

14 Aug 2026 9:18 pm
SC stays Madras HC order striking down compassionate appointments for Karur stampede victims

The Madurai Bench of the High Court had quashed the government orders granting jobs to the victims family members on compassionate grounds on July 27

14 Aug 2026 9:15 pm
SEBI overhaul aims to cut settlement costs by 50%

Fast-track route proposed for cases up to 10 lakh; settlement window extended to 60 days pre-SCN and 90 days post-SCN

14 Aug 2026 9:02 pm
Watch retailer Just in Time looks to double down on retail footprint expansion, eyes 1000 cr revenue-mark

This expansion comes as consumer spending on watches remains robust, with the company reporting annual revenue growth of 35-38%, outpacing industry trends

14 Aug 2026 8:57 pm
Robust accretion to FCNR-B deposits: RBI decides to pull the plug on concessional swap facility

The concessional swap facility will now be available only for FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 years maturity mobilised till August 31, against the earlier deadline of September 30

14 Aug 2026 8:53 pm
Health insurance reforms must go beyond rates to address the cost of care: Industry experts

Standardising costs across private and government hospitals could help keep expenditure on tertiary and super-speciality care within manageable limits

14 Aug 2026 8:45 pm
Modi Naturals targets 900950 crore FY27 revenue

Oleev edible-oil maker Modi Naturals expects revenue to rise 25-32% to 900-950 crore in FY27 from 719 crore last year, as its expanded ethanol capacity ramps up and the company scales its premium foods business

14 Aug 2026 8:28 pm