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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
Brands, q-comm, retailers witness a spike in Rakhi gifting demand

Quick-commerce platforms too are offering a wider assortment this year

25 Aug 2026 8:03 pm
SC notice on TMCs Abhishek Banerjee plea for time-bound decision on disqualification of 20 rebel MPs

Court issues notice to Lok Sabha Secretary General and 20 rebel MPs

25 Aug 2026 7:52 pm
25 Aug 2026 7:45 pm
Welspun One to complete WTC Thane project by year-end

The development is designed to accommodate large organisations office spaces and over 50 brands across retail experience centres and F&B

25 Aug 2026 7:40 pm
25 Aug 2026 7:33 pm
L&Ts West Asia orderbook swells, wins 50,000 crore worth contracts in August alone

The region made up more than a third of the companys top line in FY26

25 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
C-DOT will drive Indias shift from self-reliance to global telecom leadership: Scindia

He was speaking at the 43rd foundation day celebrations of the State-owned C-DOT

25 Aug 2026 7:10 pm
Indian economy continuesto display strength despite headwinds: RBI Bulletin

Manufacturing, services activity remains robust in July; trade expands in double digits

25 Aug 2026 7:07 pm
Defence Ministry opens DRDOs conventional missile tech to private companies

businessline first reported on June 5 that 10 to 12 of DRDOs missile development projects were distributed among four private companies

25 Aug 2026 7:02 pm
Weekly Rupee View:Rupee recovers

Fall in crude oil price offers support for the domestic currency

25 Aug 2026 7:02 pm
WAE Joins United Nations Global Compact Network India, Advancing Technology-Led Water Sustainability

Alignment reinforces WAEs commitment to responsible business, circular water systems, climate action and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

25 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
Public sector bank more efficient than Private Sector Banks, says EAC-PM paper

The paper found that PSBs efficiency improved to 93.12% in FY26 from 72.46% in FY20, citing subsequent capital infusion and technological upgradation in select PSBs as key reasons for improvement

25 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
Coking coal market poised to be volatile in the short-term on China mine mishap, steel output dip

Chinas new mine regulations will curb production, while Indian demand growth is expected to continue

25 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
Telawne Power Unveils Next-Gen Smart Transformer Innovations at Bengaluru Industry Summit

Leading transformer manufacturer gathers top energy consultants to accelerate IoT integration and grid modernization across Indias infrastructure sector.

25 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
GSTs Sec. 74 notice must contain clear, fraud/suppression grounds: Supreme Court

Experts say this decision provides strong ground for challenge in cases where notices merely reproduce statutory language without disclosing the basis for alleging fraud or suppression

25 Aug 2026 6:56 pm
Merck Foundation Congratulates Burundis First Lady and Fondation Bonne Action Umugiraneza on the 2026 United Nations Population Award

Merck Foundation celebrates the international recognition of its long-term partner in Burundi and highlights the impact of its partnership in healthcare capacity building, girls education and community awareness

25 Aug 2026 6:56 pm
AI-generated text found on over 1/3rd of new web pages

AI-written text could degrade future AI training data

25 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
GT Bharathi Group plans 4,000-crore WTC Kanchipuram as an integrated industrial township

The Chennai-based group has got a licence from the World Trade Centers Association to develop a World Trade Center business in Kanchipuram and in Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu

25 Aug 2026 6:45 pm
Thoise air link could expand Nubras tourism and investment potential

The Ladakh administration is aiming for December 2026 for the start of civilian operations from Thoise

25 Aug 2026 6:37 pm
HSRP number plates maker Rosmerta targets 33% FY27 growth, eyes 3,000-crore by FY30

Gurugram-based Rosmerta Technologies is targeting revenue of 1,600 crore in FY27, up 33% from 1,200 crore in FY26, and 3,000 crore by FY30, backed by a 300-crore expansion push

25 Aug 2026 6:36 pm
Mondelez India, Amway, others took corrective measures after notices: FSSAI

Measures taken by companies include withdrawing of misleading label claims and revising product packaging, the food regulator said in an social media post

25 Aug 2026 6:29 pm
Velugonda Project Phase 1 will be inaugurated on August 31: AP CM Naidu

Velugonda Phase-I will provide irrigation water to 1.19 lakh acres, while Phase-II is expected to cover another 3.283 lakh acres

25 Aug 2026 6:28 pm
AP Minister Nara Lokesh inaugurates Suzlon wind energy projects worth 10,500 crore

The wind energy projects are expected to generate 1,600 direct and indirect jobs

25 Aug 2026 6:23 pm
Chip design start-up Aheesa Digital signs distribution partnership with Zigma Technologies

The agreement brings together Aheesas design capability with Zigmas to carry indigenous silicon to the market across India and beyond

25 Aug 2026 6:23 pm
How Chennais Neurostellar is measuring the mental stamina of Chess players

Chennai deep tech startups device used by World Chess Champion Gukesh among others; available for pre-order at $250

25 Aug 2026 6:17 pm
Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services inks global manufacturing and supply pact

The initial portfolio comprises over 20products spanning sterile injectables, biologics and topicals

25 Aug 2026 6:13 pm
Aditya Birla Health Insurance ties up with ICAI to offer coverage to 17 lakh students and CA members

Aditya Birla Health has designed four products for different customer profiles in the ICAI ecosystem

25 Aug 2026 6:07 pm
Nifty surges 115 points on expiry day as crude retreat and CAS swing the close

The morning session opened in the red after Washington announced sweeping new sanctions targeting Iran and its trading partners in an effort to isolate Tehran and push for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

25 Aug 2026 5:43 pm
L&T shares rise 0.71% as company bags two major West Asia orders

Two projects are ultra-mega gas compression facilities with a contract value above 15,000 crore and three Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) valued between 5,000 crore and 10,000 crore

25 Aug 2026 5:35 pm
Mill gate prices of sugar drop further, but retail rates soar

Wholesale prices across cities drop by 300 a quintal even as ex-mill rates drop to 5,400-5,500 a quintal for S-grade

25 Aug 2026 5:34 pm
Kirloskar Brothers shares slip 1.2% as Supreme Court sends family dispute to arbitration

The stock ended at 1,899 on the NSE, down 23.40 or 1.22 per cent from Mondays close of 1,922.40

25 Aug 2026 5:04 pm
Three major Indian banks raise over $1.85 billion in offshore bonds, signalling strong global market participation

Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Union Bank of India, made significant moves in the international debt markets on Monday and Tuesday

25 Aug 2026 4:55 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex settles 286 points higher, Nifty touches 24,334

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices: Benchmarks rebounded and settled in the green. Sensex closed 286.98 pts or 0.37% higher at 77,656.09, and Nifty 50 gained 115.50 pts or 0.48% to 24,334.55.

25 Aug 2026 4:29 pm
Karnataka to take up cloud seeding to address rainfall deficit

The 60-day cloud seeing operation, involving about 200 flying hours, is estimated to cost approximately 27 crore

25 Aug 2026 4:27 pm
Rupee rises 24 paise to close at 95.46 against US dollar

Firm domestic equities, a weaker dollar and a fall in crude oil prices lift rupee

25 Aug 2026 4:25 pm
Vodafone Idea shares rally 8% on SBI loan progress, tariff hopes

The rally was fuelled by reports that SBI has agreed to sanction its portion of a proposed loan after promoter companies agreed to provide guarantees

25 Aug 2026 4:25 pm
L&T secures BESS projects worth up to 10,000 crore in West Asia

Each of the three projects will feature a four-hour BESS system to store surplus renewable energy and dispatch it during peak demand to support grid stability

25 Aug 2026 4:18 pm
Scindia expresses confidence that C-DoT tech capabilities will make world rely on India

India was behind the world in 4G, walked and marched with the world on 5G but due to organizations such as C-DoT, the government and every proud Indian can say that India will lead the world in 6G, says the Telecom Minister

25 Aug 2026 4:12 pm
Services exports help current account balance in Q1 FY27

The current account deficit remained contained at $3.1 billion in the first quarter of FY27, only marginally wider than the $2.9 billion recorded a year earlier, despite a sharp expansion in the merchandise trade gap

25 Aug 2026 4:09 pm
India's finished steel output rises 4.7% in Apr-Jul, consumption grows 7.9%

Both imports and exports rise; India remains a net importer of finished steel

25 Aug 2026 4:08 pm