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US Fed Minutes signal rate hike debate as inflation risks persist; 3 officials favoured 25-bps increase

At its July 28-29 meeting, the FOMC decided to keep the federal funds target range unchanged at 3.5-3.75 per cent, in a 9-3 vote

20 Aug 2026 2:09 pm
Young investors drive retail market participation as 18-30 age group accounts for 53% of new additions: Axis Direct

Young women aged 18-30 are also account for a larger share of new investors. Their contribution to total new customer additions increased to 13% in FY26 from 6% in FY22

20 Aug 2026 1:41 pm
Mankind Pharma inks in-licensing pact with Chinas Chongqing Chenan Biopharmaceutical on two insulin analogues

The partnership broadens MankindPharmas strategy in diabetes care and advanced injectable therapies

20 Aug 2026 1:34 pm
ICICI Bank shares rise as Bank Nifty gap-up lifts private bank stocks

ICICI Banks year-to-date gain of 5.16% continues to stand out against the Nifty 50s decline of 7.39% over the same period

20 Aug 2026 12:39 pm
Kerala: Onam sales of Supplyco cross 200 cr, draw 26 lakh customers

SupplyCo is a state-run company which aims to regulate the market price of essential commodities and ensure food security

20 Aug 2026 12:35 pm
Nifty holds gap-up gains in tight range; financials lead, metals drag

At 12.15 pm, the Sensex was at 77,449.38, up 539.70 points or 0.70%, while the Nifty 50 was at 24,217.20, up 138.90 points or 0.58%

20 Aug 2026 12:34 pm
Gold Rate Today, Aug 20: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad

22, 24 carat Gold prices up across Indian cities on August 20

20 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Turtlemint shares jump over 5% as Jefferies initiates buy call, sets 190 target

At 12.06 pm, the stock traded at 144.40, after hitting a high of 146.50, against its previous close of 138.92.

20 Aug 2026 12:16 pm
US opens secret oil shipping corridor, exporting about 10 million barrels a day amid Iran stalemate: Report

Development comes shortly after US President Donald Trump ruled out extending a fragile 60-day ceasefire agreement with Tehran

20 Aug 2026 12:08 pm
Ceigall India JVs secure 2,423-cr Ministry orders for road construction in Arunachal

Among the orders is a 274.08-crore engineering, procurement, and construction package covering construction on the Bile-Migging section of NH-913

20 Aug 2026 12:03 pm
What beats seeing eclipses from space? Try the northern and southern lights

Astronauts aboard International Space Station say best cosmic shows are auroras

20 Aug 2026 12:00 pm
Sugar stocks rally: Avadh Sugar, Zuari Industries, Balrampur Chini Mills, DwarikeshSugar jump up to 14% as govt tightens stockholding limits

Ministry of Consumer Affairs has restricted bulk consumers using over 10 MT of sugar per month from holding more than 15 days stock. The order will take effect from September 1 and remain in force until November 30, 2026.

20 Aug 2026 11:59 am
Samsung Electronics to announce more than $72 billion shareholder return programme

Local rival SK Hynix on Wednesday unveiled a 40 trillion won share buyback and cancellation plan, the largest shareholder return programme announced by a publicly listed South Korean company

20 Aug 2026 11:45 am
Trilegal opens dedicated disputes office at Mumbais Killick House

The disputes practice comprises 28 partners and over 215 lawyers nationally, covering commercial litigation, domestic and international arbitration, insolvency proceedings, regulatory investigations, and white-collar matters

20 Aug 2026 11:42 am
Lufthansa launches high-speed in-flight internet powered by Starlink

The new onboard Wi-Fi service provides free, high-speed internet connectivity, enabling passengers to access cloud-based work platforms and other high-bandwidth applications during flights.

20 Aug 2026 11:18 am
BSE shares up 2% as exchange explores MSCI-linked derivatives

BSE Ltd has entered into an agreement with MSCI for a number of its indexes; BSE will explore the launch of futures and options contracts in India linked to these indexes

20 Aug 2026 11:13 am
20 Aug 2026 10:59 am
Non-print biz to grow 12% for major newspapers versus 3% in core print biz: Report

There is an urgency in the transition, given the fact that circulation of large newspapers has declined to 1 crore in 2025 from 1.5 crore in 2019

20 Aug 2026 10:57 am
Glenmark gets USFDA nod for generic fluticasone propionate nasal spray

The product will be distributed in the US by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

20 Aug 2026 10:51 am
Aditya Birla Capital to enter gold loan market, targets 1,000 branches

Firm gold prices and safe-haven demand have increased value of jewellery pledged as collateral, boosting growth prospects for Indias gold loan industry

20 Aug 2026 10:43 am
Rupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee firms up against dollar after US Treasury announces it would double its buyback operations for longer-dated Treasury bonds

20 Aug 2026 10:21 am
Auto component makers eyeing 9,000-10,000 crore market in lightweighting products by FY31: Equirus report

Tighter CAFE-3 fuel-efficiency requirements are expected to increase OEM focus on lightweighting products

20 Aug 2026 10:20 am
20 Aug 2026 10:14 am
Amit Shah to chair 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Tamil Nadu today

The Southern Zonal Council comprises the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Keralam, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, and the Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep

20 Aug 2026 10:04 am
India bars JPMorgan unit for alleged market manipulation

SEBI impounded 37 million rupees ($386,000), which it described as wrongful gains made by JPMorgan unit Copthall Mauritius Investment Ltd. and local firm Mansi Share and Stock Broking Ltd

20 Aug 2026 10:01 am
Nifty Prediction Today August 20, 2026: Nifty futures: Intraday sentiment positive

Traders can buy Nifty futures (Aug) on a breakout of 24,300

20 Aug 2026 10:01 am
Crude oil price: Futures rise as UAE suspends economic ties with Iran

October Brent oil futures at $91.92, up by 0.33%; October crude oil futures on West Texas Intermediate at $84.57, up by 0.21%

20 Aug 2026 9:55 am
Nifty snaps seven-session losing streak; IT leads gains as bond yield relief lifts sentiment

The rally was triggered largely by an overnight recovery on Wall Street after the US Treasury announced it would double long-duration bond buybacks to at least $4 billion per operation

20 Aug 2026 9:52 am
Innovation, design, global branding key to taking gems & jewellery exports to $100 bn: Commerce Secy

India's strength lies in its vast pool of skilled craftspeople. Greater wealth creation would come from design, innovation and global branding rather than basic manufacturing

20 Aug 2026 9:45 am
TN CM calls on Amit Shah, meeting of southern CMs to deliberate key issues

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, Telangana Dy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, the Chief Ministers of Keralam and Karnataka, DK Shivakumar and VD Satheesan, respectively, are set to take part in the talks

20 Aug 2026 9:30 am
Musk's Starlink reapplies for Indias approval of satellite network: Reports

Starlink provides direct-to-device connectivity services using its constellation of satellites

20 Aug 2026 9:17 am
Eastern Railway's ongoing capacity expansion involves 12,000 crore investment

Of the total investment, around 10,000 crore is being spent on 563 km of line expansion, while another 2,000 crore is being invested in 10 bypass projects

20 Aug 2026 9:11 am
Indian banks raise $4 bn by issuing global bonds, trend to continue: Report

The money has been raised between June 16 and August 13

20 Aug 2026 8:59 am
Selloff likely for India bonds on RBI's rate hike mention in policy minutes

The yield on the benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond is expected to trade between 6.80% and 6.85%, private bank trader says

20 Aug 2026 8:47 am
Sensex, Nifty set to open higher as global bond markets steady

GIFT Nifty futures were at 24,241 points, as of 7:56 am, indicating a positive start for the benchmark Nifty 50 index, which closed at 24,078.3 on Wednesday.

20 Aug 2026 8:15 am
All you need to know about Tempsens Instruments (India) IPO that opens today

The 650-crore IPO of Tempsens Instruments will remain open until August 24; price band set at 285-300, with shares offered in a lot size of 50.

20 Aug 2026 7:39 am
18 stocks including BSE, LIC, HDFC Bank, Aditya Infotech, Ramco Systems, Titagarh Rail, Gravita, Strides, Dr Lal Path in focus today

Focus will also be on Autoline, Tata Motors, NIS, Quint Digital, HEG, Cellar Gadgets, Ceigall, EMS, Mukund

20 Aug 2026 7:00 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Welspun Living (181.25) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Welspun Living share price can rise to 205

20 Aug 2026 6:48 am
Karnataka extends social security pensions to eligible beneficiaries earning up to 1.20 lakh

The move could restore financial support to eligible pensioners previously excluded after income verification flagged them under the earlier threshold

20 Aug 2026 6:08 am
DoT directs telcos to deny new SIMs to subscribers with nine connections

Telecom users seeking additional mobile numbers will face tighter checks as the government moves to enforce the existing limit more strictly

20 Aug 2026 6:05 am
TPG sells 6.66% stake in Aster DM Quality Care for 4,451 crore

The large block transaction reshaped the hospital operators shareholder base, with institutional investors emerging as significant buyers of the shares

20 Aug 2026 6:02 am
Indo National launches Nippo Airvue, targets 100 crore revenue by FY30

The Nippo brand is expanding beyond batteries as Indo National seeks new growth opportunities in technology-led home and consumer solutions.

20 Aug 2026 5:59 am
Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in a wave of cancer vaccines

The encouraging results could reshape cancer treatment by enabling doctors to target tumour-specific mutations while limiting exposure to healthy cells

20 Aug 2026 5:54 am
Trump picks White House health aide Dr Heidi Overton to lead FDA

Dr Heidi Overton faces Senate scrutiny and multiple challenges as President Trumps pick to head the FDA, succeeding Dr Marty Makary

20 Aug 2026 5:38 am
US national debt surpasses $40 trillion for first time

The latest milestone comes as Washington faces mounting pressure to balance defence priorities, social spending, economic growth and fiscal sustainability.

20 Aug 2026 5:29 am
Nine-judge Supreme Court bench to decide scope of industry under labour law

The ruling could settle the scope of labour protections for employees across institutions and government-linked activities covered by the earlier legal framework.

20 Aug 2026 5:23 am
India cuts sugar inventory limit to 15 days amid record prices

Tighter supplies, weather disruptions and rising festival-season demand are putting pressure on Indias sugar market, prompting fresh government intervention

20 Aug 2026 5:13 am
SEBI bars 2 entities over prima facie manipulation in new closing auction

Regulator impounds 3.68 crore after finding aggressive orders moved Sensex to benefit expiry-day options positions

19 Aug 2026 10:14 pm
Cabinet approves 5 rail and road projects worth 13,041 crore

The proposed projects are essential routes for transportation of commodities such as coal, iron ore, cement, iron and steel, container, automobile, foodgrains

19 Aug 2026 9:50 pm