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Uttar Pradesh clears over 94% of sugarcane dues in current crushing season

Government data highlights a broad expansion of Uttar Pradeshs sugar sector, from higher farm productivity to increased crushing and processing capacity

26 Aug 2026 8:54 am
Honda says it may not build new plant in North America without trade deal extension

The Trump administration is currently negotiating with Canada and Mexico over the fate of the free trade deal known as USMCA

26 Aug 2026 8:53 am
From Target to Pepsi: Global brands hit by backlash over controversial campaigns

From advertising campaigns to merchandise, several global brands have faced consumer backlash after products or marketing were seen as culturally insensitive

26 Aug 2026 8:47 am
H1-B fees hike will shift high-value jobs overseas: FIIDS

The FIIDS said an extraordinary fee could make legitimate hiring economically impractical and unintentionally encourage companies to place high-value jobs overseas

26 Aug 2026 8:45 am
Death of the consumer conglomerate? Unilever bets that less is more

Unilevers strategy reflects a broader shift among consumer goods investors towards focused businesses capable of concentrating investment and innovation.

26 Aug 2026 8:21 am
H-1B visa fee hike: Nasscom says Indian IT firms have cut reliance on visas

Indian technology firms have strengthened their US workforce and STEM initiatives as policymakers reassess the role of skilled foreign workers

26 Aug 2026 8:02 am
All you need to know about Lumino Industries IPO

Sushil Finance Recommedation, anchor investors

26 Aug 2026 7:56 am
H-1B visa fee explained: What the $103,265 fee proposal means for US employers and foreign workers

The proposed changes could have significant implications for companies facing worker shortages and professionals seeking temporary employment in the United States

26 Aug 2026 7:51 am
Volkswagen $1.4 billion India tax dispute to be reheard by Bombay HC

The fresh hearing extends a long-running dispute that has created uncertainty for the German automaker and its India business plans

26 Aug 2026 7:44 am
Indian stocks set for strong opening as crude oil falls, global cues improve

Falling oil prices and softer global yields have improved the backdrop for domestic equities, while derivatives positioning points to measured gains

26 Aug 2026 7:37 am
15 stocks to watch: Honasa, Varun Beverages, NBCC, TMPV, Cipla and more

From new projects and preferential allotments to stake sales, regulatory developments and strategic partnerships, several companies have reported updates that could influence investor sentiment today

26 Aug 2026 7:31 am
Air India seeks $1.5 billion fresh equity from Tata Sons, Singapore Airlines

The request follows a sharp deterioration in the airlines financial performance, with combined losses more than doubling from the previous year

26 Aug 2026 7:16 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: SAIL

Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Live Updates: The short-term outlook is bullish for Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). The stock has surged over 5 per cent so far this week breaking above a key resistance level of 180. This marks the end of the corrective fall that was in place since June. A cup and handle pattern on the daily chart also strengthen the bullish case. The level of 180 will now act as a good support and limit the downside. SAIL share price can rise to 202-205 from here.

26 Aug 2026 6:48 am
Persisting retail F&O losses spur call for tighter eligibility filters

Experts seek income tests and exams to restrict derivatives access to informed investors

25 Aug 2026 10:35 pm
UN:BLOC launches website for patients with chronic diseases

The healthcare venture seeks to offer an alternative approach to managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, PCOS and obesity

25 Aug 2026 10:30 pm
India poised to ban Carbosulfan, citing health risk to human and animal population

However, a final decision will be taken after considering feedback from stakeholders

25 Aug 2026 10:20 pm
Capital Numbers acquires US-based Epitome Cloud for 40 crore

Deal strengthens presence in the US and expands Salesforce and enterprise platform capabilities

25 Aug 2026 9:56 pm
NRI deposit inflows fall 22% to $2.8 b in Q1 FY27

NRIs increasingly opted for FCNR(B) route, but a fall in rupee denominated instruments pulled the overall figure down

25 Aug 2026 9:55 pm
Nexedge Capital raises $20 million led by Mirae Asset and Elev8 Venture Partners

Funds to strengthen technology, expand banker network and build NRI and NBFC offerings

25 Aug 2026 9:54 pm
WhatsApp says more than one billion people now use passkey

WhatsApp said two-step verification is also getting stronger

25 Aug 2026 9:51 pm
Indian Agriculture Minister asks ICAR to tackle onion price gap

Shivraj Singh Chouhan wonders how onion prices are rising when farmers have already sold their produce

25 Aug 2026 9:46 pm
Shivaami launches Gemini Enterprise Experience Centre

Facility to offer immersive demos, workshops and industry solutions powered by Google Cloud

25 Aug 2026 9:46 pm
Govt asks importers to sell refined sugar in 2 months after import

The Directorate-General of Foreign Trade has made a partial modification of its August 20 notification

25 Aug 2026 9:45 pm
52% Indian GCCs plan workforce expansion in FY27: Taggd-CII report

GCCs focus on sharper mandates: specific functions, skill clusters, locations

25 Aug 2026 9:35 pm
Stakeholders discuss research, nutrition, culinary applications of blueberries

At a meet in Chennai, an expert panel discussed on translating scientific findings into responsible and practical dietary guidance

25 Aug 2026 9:28 pm
Total flow of financial resourcesto commercial sector jumps by 10.65 lakh cr in the first 4 months of FY27

In the State of the Economy report, published in the RBIs monthly bulletin, RBI officials noted that credit growth continued to remain healthy in July

25 Aug 2026 9:26 pm
Editorial. Unkind cut

Bank levy on cash withdrawals is unfair

25 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Centre rolls out risk-based child-health tracking

At-risk newborns and children to get additional home visits and closer monitoring

25 Aug 2026 9:14 pm
TNAU sees black sesame prices at 140-145/kg during harvest

Prices could vary depending on monsoon performance and the volume of arrivals from other sesame-growing States

25 Aug 2026 9:08 pm
SFAL expands beyond fabless start-ups; to support 75 more companies by 2030

In the next phase, SFAL aims to move Indias semiconductor ecosystem towards greater commercialisation, indigenous IP and private capital

25 Aug 2026 9:04 pm
Federal Bank says it evaluates various opportunities in the ordinary course for growth and expansion of its business

Bank reacts to reports that a deal between it and Jana Small Finance Bank is likely in advanced stages

25 Aug 2026 9:01 pm
E20: Keep policy flexible

Rollout hasnt fully captured the transition costs

25 Aug 2026 8:58 pm
The art of no deal

US says India trade pact is imminent but so was Canadas

25 Aug 2026 8:52 pm
Welspun Corp promoters launch 1,417 crore block deal at 4% discount

The floor price for the transaction has been set at 2,250 per share, implying a discount of about 4.1% to the companys NSE closing price of 2,345.5 on August 25

25 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
Apple unveils new Mac mini, Mac studio with major chip upgrades

In May, Apple eliminated the original $599 base configuration, effectively hiking the machines starting price to $799 before the latest increase.

25 Aug 2026 8:44 pm
CNH Industrial to invest 1,000 crore to double tractor-manufacturing capacity

Eyeing 10% market share in India by 2030, says President and MD Narinder Mittal

25 Aug 2026 8:42 pm
India launches first reference standards to detect seven carcinogenic impurities in medicines

The IPC said the new standards would enable laboratories to more accurately quantify nitrosamine impurities

25 Aug 2026 8:41 pm
Featherlite Developers lines up 2 mn sq ft realty pipeline, enters Bengaluru housing

Featherlite is targeting revenue of about 150 crore this year, with profit expected at over 60 crore

25 Aug 2026 8:33 pm
Small businesses to struggle with biometric verification for SIM issuance

Beyond privacy concerns, digital rights experts warned that biometric validation puts a lot of onus on small businesses that report a short staff turnover

25 Aug 2026 8:28 pm
ESDS flags local protest impact on data centre business during IPO announcement of 720 crore

Company raises issue size to 720 crore from 600 crore; plans more centres in industrial areas to address concerns

25 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
US targets four Indian firms in Operation Economic Outcast against Iran

India awaits details of the fresh sanctions as Washington expands pressure on Tehran; China opposes the measures

25 Aug 2026 8:21 pm
Indias July steel output rises 1.9%

Global production slips a tad as China reports sharp drop in output

25 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Tamil Nadu Government to rejig key AI agencies

TNAIM will be renewed and incorporated as a Section 8 not-for-profit company, while a new government company called the Tamil Nadu AI Vision (TNAIV) will function as the commercial arm of the mission

25 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
Indian refiners lean on Russia, UAE, South America for August crude oil imports

Despite the threat of the Graham Bill and potential secondary tariffs, Russia remains Indias largest crude supplier

25 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
MoD plans fast-track defence licensing in under three weeks

Another policy tweaking for faster and smoother output is happening in the export licensing regime, Secretary, Department of DefenceProduction, Sanjeev Kumar said on Tuesday

25 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
Mumbai airport asks airlines to shift 30% of international flights to NaviMumbai from October

MIAL has proposed the partial shifting of international operations to Navi Mumbai as it plans to redevelop terminal 1 in phases from January 2027

25 Aug 2026 8:06 pm
Fresh deposit and lending rates have hardened in recent months: RBI bulletin

The weighted average domestic term deposit rate(WADTDR) on fresh deposits rose by 16 bps in June 2026

25 Aug 2026 8:05 pm
HEG fixes September 7 as record date for demeger

Shareholders of HEG as on the record date will receive one fully paid-up share of face value 2 in the resulting company for every one share of face value 2 held, under a 1:1 entitlement

25 Aug 2026 8:04 pm