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India works out Chabahar handover to Iran amid US sanctions

Negotiations on for getting back control of the Shahid Beheshti terminal once the situation improves, sanctions end

16 Aug 2026 6:20 pm
Explained: Trump says will soon declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

The impasse has kept energy prices as a major focus of US politics ahead of Novembers midterm elections.

16 Aug 2026 2:37 pm
US firms ramp up AI spending, but earnings impact remains limited: Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs found that 11% of S&P 500 companies quantified AI productivity gains for a specific use case.

16 Aug 2026 1:04 pm
German companies cut US investment to three-year low: Data

First-half direct investments plunged by nearly two-thirds y-o-y to 4.3 billion ($5 billion), the lowest level since 2023.

16 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
US or China: Washington to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race

Letters to be sent to 35 AI coalition members; recipients to include Kazakhstan, only known member of both US and Chinese coalitions and a source of critical minerals

16 Aug 2026 9:00 am
Tier-2, Tier-3 cities account for 53% of India's forex demand: Report

Tier-2 cities contributed 41%, while Tier-3 cities accounted for another 12%

15 Aug 2026 7:54 pm
Reliance, Rolls-Royce team up for Indias advanced fighter jet engine programme

The proposed collaboration comes as India seeks greater self-reliance in defence technology and prepares to develop next-generation twin-engine combat aircraft

15 Aug 2026 7:50 pm
Indian textile makers face margin pressure from higher wages and raw material costs

Higher labour costs and rising cotton, yarn and petrochemical prices are forcing textile makers to absorb inflation and rethink expansion plans

15 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
Crude oil, rupee & FPI outflows: Why experts say India is still resilient | On the beat podcast

How is India navigating crude oil volatility, a weakening rupee, and foreign capital outflows?

15 Aug 2026 6:23 pm
Indias chemicals industry targets up to $81 billion in exports by 2030: NITI Aayog

Rising domestic demand and expanding global opportunities are prompting India to strengthen manufacturing, technology and infrastructure across the chemicals value chain

15 Aug 2026 4:27 pm
India's coal imports turn steel-centric as metallurgical coal demand rises

India imported around 244.2 million tonne of non-coking and metallurgical coal in FY2025-26, broadly unchanged from about 245.3 million tonne in the previous financial year

15 Aug 2026 4:23 pm
Andhra Pradesh Stree Shakti scheme records 87 crore womens journeys in one year

The flagship welfare initiative has significantly expanded womens access to public transport, while boosting their mobility and reducing daily travel costs

15 Aug 2026 4:19 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
E-commerce platforms dial back discounts as mid-year sales growth moderates

The mid-year sales, coming ahead of Raksha Bandhan, are being viewed as a precursor to Diwali sales

14 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Air India plans 16 B787-8 retrofits in 2027, over 100 new aircraft in two years

Fleet transformation remains on track despite geopolitical, fuel and operational pressures

14 Aug 2026 8:22 pm
Newtap Finance gets CRISIL A-rating on back of disciplined growth

As of March 31, 2026, Newtaps managed loan portfolio stood at 4,582 crore, with on-book assets under management of 859 crore

14 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Telangana Raising Summit During Dec 7-9

This was one of the decisions taken by the State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here on Friday.

14 Aug 2026 8:16 pm
Trilegal advises Motilal Oswal on 1,500 crore investment on renewable energy

The deal marks a significant capital commitment by Motilal Oswals alternatives business into Indias clean energy sector, which has seen sustained investor interest as the country pushes toward its renewable energy targets

14 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Reliance, Rolls-Royce partner to co-develop fighter jet engine for 5th gen AMCA project

RIL and R-R will explore the formation of a dedicated Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex that will be a centre of excellence for power and propulsion technology in India

14 Aug 2026 7:01 pm
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Aug 14, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Aug 14, 2026

14 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Aug 14, 2026

The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Aug 14, 2026

14 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
Nifty ends week in red as Iran tensions, crude keep bulls at bay

The Nifty 50 settled at 24,366, down 29.85 points, while the BSE Sensex declined 70.71 points to close at 78,009

14 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
BITS Pilani campuses clock 3.46% increase in placements

With over 2,480 placements so far, BITS expects more thru September

14 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
Aprila Tuono457 Special Edition review: Twin win

CHANGE IS CONSTANT. Aprilia revisits theTuono457 to make critical improvements.Itsa step in the right direction, but is it well timed?

14 Aug 2026 6:49 pm
Nihar Info expands bullion platform scope

It will also introduce gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs), gold loans and structured buybacks by making arrangements with partners.

14 Aug 2026 6:45 pm
Gujarat HC strikes down levy on pre- October 26, 2023, corporate guarantees

In simple terms, GST Department can impose levy on corporate guarantee furnished after October 26, 2023.

14 Aug 2026 6:41 pm
Kalpataru Projects International bags new orders worth 3,526 cr

The company said it has secured an EPC order for an industrial plant in India

14 Aug 2026 6:33 pm
India records 7.73 lakh crore exports in FY26, up 21.56% from FY24 under STP scheme

As per export-import data shared by the Ministry, India's exports from STP units rose 21.57%, from 6,36,619.87 crore in FY 2023-24 to 7,73,898.97 crore in FY 2025-26

14 Aug 2026 6:31 pm
MHA notifies 40 questions for Census 2027; introduces caste enumeration for first time post-Independence

The decision to include caste enumeration in Census 2027 was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) in April 30, 2025.

14 Aug 2026 6:24 pm
Kashmirs red gold faces new threat from corm smuggling

Several incidents involving the alleged smuggling of saffron corms outside the Valley have come to light in recent years

14 Aug 2026 6:23 pm
Over 34 lakh candidates register on FutureSkills PRIME; 86%+ from Tier 2, 3 cities: MeitY

India ranks among the leading countries in AI adoption, preparedness and ecosystem development and accounts for around 20% of the global semiconductor design workforce

14 Aug 2026 6:22 pm
Higher costs, rupee depreciation weigh on 3M Indias Q1 profit

Revenue up 19%; healthcare segment leads the charge

14 Aug 2026 6:19 pm
14 Aug 2026 6:18 pm