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Nepal warns of rising water levels in Bhotekoshi River as flash floods death toll surges to 734

The death toll from the August 26 flash floods surged to 734 on Sunday, while nearly 2,500 remain missing

30 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
Nepal floods: India provides 68.5 tonnes of relief, Bailey bridge, tunnel expertise

A fourth flight carrying 11 tonnes of relief assistance landed in Nepal on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a post on X.

30 Aug 2026 12:01 pm
BKT to foray into car tyres in November; aims to double revenue to 23,000 crore by FY30

The tyre maker is targeting a 5,000 crore on-road business by FY30, backed by a 6,800 crore investment plan, while continuing to scale up its off-highway tyre and carbon black operations

30 Aug 2026 11:51 am
Parliamentary panel urges timely filling of ITAT vacancies, flags staff shortages

Vacancies at various levels hinder scheduling, record preparation, court proceedings, supervision, and case disposal, the report stated

30 Aug 2026 11:49 am
Chennai Corporation allocates 100 crore for monsoon preparedness

A decision was made during a recent review meeting chaired by Corporation Commissioner G S Sameeran, a senior official said Sunday

30 Aug 2026 11:07 am
Market cap: 7 of top-10 most-valued firms lose 1.13 lakh cr; Airtel, Reliance hit hardest

Bharti Airtel valuation tumbles 40,500.85 crore to 11,74,462.30 crore; Reliance Industries drops 40,056.32 crore to 17,38,119.27 crore

30 Aug 2026 11:06 am
ONGC explores eyes deepwater drillship, JV for offshore exploration

State explorer seeks global rig-broking consultant to identify assets and partners under Mission Samudra Manthan

30 Aug 2026 11:03 am
India emerges as key petrol supplier to Russia as refinery attacks disrupt fuel supplies

Indian refiners supplies as much as 1 million barrels of gasoline in the last two months. The supplies essentially come from Vadinar refinery in Gujarat, operated by Nayara Energy, which is half owned by Russia's Rosneft

30 Aug 2026 10:50 am
Amrutanjan Health targets 1 lakh direct chemist outlets in FY27

Company added 44,000 new chemist outlets during FY26

30 Aug 2026 10:49 am
Jindal Stainless expanding coin blanks manufacturing capacity by 20% to meet demand

Jindal Stainless supplies unstamped coins to Indian, French, Finnish, Polish, Dutch, UKs Royal Mint, Malaysian and Slovak mints, official says

30 Aug 2026 10:48 am
Trust levels for generative AI drops below 40%, yet consumers rely on AI product advice: McKinsey

The data showed this distrust extends beyond digital channels, as recommendations from family and friends also score poorly among younger demographics

30 Aug 2026 10:42 am
Expect demand for electric CV to remain strong: Tata Motors MD & CEO

In Q1, Tata Motors received over 3,400 electric commercial vehicle orders, continuing the momentum from last years second half

30 Aug 2026 10:41 am
Nepal flash foods: Death toll crosses 724, over 2,500 still missing

Rescuers have so far evacuated 8,186 people from the affected districts, including 227 foreigners

30 Aug 2026 10:31 am
Nepal warns of more floods as rescue efforts risk disruption

At least 690 people have been confirmed dead, while over 3,000 are still unaccounted for, according to figures provided by Nepal and China

30 Aug 2026 9:55 am
India's beauty and personal care market projected to reach $42 billion by FY31, fourth-largest by 2030: Report

The domestic BPC sector is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 12%

30 Aug 2026 9:48 am
Odisha reviews proposed ARISE project to strengthen coastal protection and climate resilience

Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) jointly assessed Odisha's 573-km coastline.

30 Aug 2026 9:45 am
Modis developed-nation dream strains against Indias growth gap

Viksit Bharat is central to Modis third term, but several economists warn that Indias economy may not meet his vision at the current growth rate

30 Aug 2026 9:10 am
Chasing global AI stocks is getting riskier by the day

Risk of earnings bubble which is becoming more cashless amid a valuation bubble should make investors cautious

30 Aug 2026 9:04 am
Investors chasing global AI stocks must take note of earnings bubble

Risk of earnings bubble which is becoming more cashless amid a valuation bubble should make investors cautious

29 Aug 2026 10:49 pm
Five investor choices that matter now

As easy liquidity fades, investors need to reaffirm their rules on style, cyclicality, diversification and rebalancing

29 Aug 2026 9:44 pm
Four small-cap stock picks for the long term

Small-cap stocks that look good on the charts and their outlook based on technical analysis

29 Aug 2026 9:43 pm
Insurance Query: Building a financial cushion for health

Reviewing your sum insured, considering a Super Top-Up, and exploring useful policy enhancements can help ensure that your insurance protection remains aligned with your healthcare needs in the years ahead

29 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
Tax Query: How to report sale of immovable property in ITR?

The value to be reported in the ITR should be the stamp duty value adopted by the registering authority for the registered transaction, as reflected in the registered sale deed or the registration records

29 Aug 2026 9:40 pm
Equal-weight funds: The Hidden Bets Investors Are Making

Equal weight is not simply a replacement for market-cap weighting; it is a deliberate choice about where to take risk

29 Aug 2026 9:40 pm
What should investors do about Pricols shares after the recent rally

Pricol has growth levers, but the sharp rally makes partial profit-booking prudent

29 Aug 2026 9:40 pm
Who Am I? August 30, 2026

Are you an avid investor? How well do you know corporate India?

29 Aug 2026 9:40 pm
Should investors pull the plug on Dhoot Transmission?

At this valuation, in our view, the stock has run ahead of fundamentals and has pulled forward most of the upside

29 Aug 2026 9:39 pm
Sundaram Equity Savings Fund: Balancing growth with lower volatility

Sundaram Equity Savings Fund offers a measured equity approach backed by disciplined asset allocation

29 Aug 2026 9:39 pm
Rising annuities: Higher pension later, lower income now?

Increasing annuities address shrinking purchasing power, but come with important trade-offs attached

29 Aug 2026 9:34 pm
Mastering Derivatives: Volatility and intrinsic value

The relationship depends on which volatility you are referring to

29 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
F&O Tracker: Index futures cling on to key supports

Key supports keep the broader outlook constructive despite a rise in shorts

29 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
F&O Strategy: Buy Hindalco futures

This strategy is strictly for traders with high risk tolerance, as metal sector stocks are prone to high volatility driven by global events

29 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
F&O Query: Analysis of JSW Energy futures and CG Power call options

Outlook for JSW Energy futures and CG Power call options

29 Aug 2026 9:28 pm
US Market Outlook: Bourses get some relief

A strong follow-through rise from here is very important

29 Aug 2026 9:28 pm
29 Aug 2026 9:27 pm
Crude Check: Oil futures show no clear trajectory

Traders can refrain from fresh positions

29 Aug 2026 9:27 pm
Jitendra Singh lays foundation for 1,503-crore PMGSY roads in Jammu

Singh thanked PM Narendra Modi for according the Udhampur-Kathua-Doda Parliamentary constituency high priority over the last 12 years, particularly during the last five years

29 Aug 2026 9:17 pm
Tata Chemicals US arm acquires soda ash customer contracts from SVM USA; expects over $110 mn in revenue by 2028

Tata Chemicals North America has been declared the successful bidder in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings of SVM USA

29 Aug 2026 9:14 pm
Jagdishan decides to not seek re-appointment as HDFC Bank Chief

The private lenders board decides to fast-track the process for selection and appointment of Mr. Jagdishans successor well within time

29 Aug 2026 7:56 pm
Warshs inflation warning sets up September showdown for the Fed

Warsh didnt signal that such a move is a done deal, and some Fed officials continue to say they are willing to wait and assess new data before making any decision

29 Aug 2026 7:47 pm
Ather Energy invests over 400-500 crore to develop scooter platform EL, e-scooter Monarc

Earlier, the company launched Monarc at a starting price of 99,999 (ex-showroom Bengaluru) in three variants, S100, S125 and S160, with a host of new features

29 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Dont just raise taxes, but also grow the tax base, TN industries tell Revenue Augmentation Committee

SICCI said that all levers should be used to ensure that Tamil Nadus economy must grow faster than its debt

29 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
29 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
PM Modi arrives in Uzbekistan on two-day official visit

PM Modi is in Tashkent on the first leg of his two-nation visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic

29 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
India's HDFC Bank CEO not seeking reappointment, to retire in October

The bank informed the exchanges of CEO Jagdishans decision

29 Aug 2026 6:25 pm
FSSAI bans Everest Food Products, Laljee Godhoo from selling hing powder

In the case of Everest, FSSAI has prohibited the sale of compounded asafoetida (hing powder) variants with immediate effect

29 Aug 2026 6:10 pm
IGL cites West Asia crisis for hiking CNG prices by 3.89/kg in Delhi

IGL sourced 52 per cent of its natural gas supply through imports during April-June 2026

29 Aug 2026 6:01 pm
Govt working to provide complete healthcare to all: Andhra CM Naidu

To extend good healthcare services in tribal regions, the CM observed that the government is bringing up a 250-crore 'Tribal Health Infrastructure Completion Mission'

29 Aug 2026 5:53 pm
Lalithaa Jewellery to open stores in Malaysia, Singapore

To add 110 new showrooms across southern states before expanding into North India.

29 Aug 2026 5:12 pm