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20 Aug 2026 5:54 pm
NSE said to plan trading of its shares on own platform

The proposed arrangement could reshape trading dynamics for the exchange operator while adding a new dimension to its closely watched public offering

20 Aug 2026 5:52 pm
World shares are mixed after US Treasury expands debt buybacks, while Brent crude gains 2.2%

US futures dipped after the Treasury Department announced it would at least double its planned purchases of long-term government debt

20 Aug 2026 5:27 pm
Why is China rejecting Indian rice? The GMO controversy explained | Trending commodity picks | EP 111

70+ Indian Rice Shipments Rejected: Why is China raising GMO concerns?

20 Aug 2026 5:27 pm
India, Singapore discuss deeper economic cooperation; Singapore tops FDI sources with USD 19.8 billion

Senior officials from both countries reviewed economic ties as investment and trade flows continue to expand, creating scope for wider collaboration.

20 Aug 2026 5:12 pm
Parliamentary Panel flags use of bouncers for NBFC loan recovery, seeks stronger monitoring

The panel also raised concerns involving larger NBFCs, where substantial amounts of money are involved, and stressed the need for regular intervention by the Reserve Bank of India

20 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
Gold rises 264 to 1.58 lakh/10g on weak US dollar

On the MCX, October gold futures rose by 264, or 0.17%, to 1,58,260 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 10,450 lots

20 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
IRDAI bars Niva Bupa from adding new branches for six months

The regulatory action follows scrutiny of the insurers expenses, while Niva Bupa maintains that recent-period compliance remains on track.

20 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
Silver futures jump nearly 1% to 2.38 lakh/kg as US Treasury move boosts precious metals

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for the September delivery climbed by 2,163, or nearly 1%, to 2,38,950 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 10,383 lots

20 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
Bitcoin roars past $70,000 as yields sink, Trump sparks optimism

Bitcoin rose about 4.1% to over $71,900, its highest level since May 31

20 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
UFO Cinema Solutions unveils premium LED cinema technology in Kochi

The first MAGNOVA auditorium at Magic Framez, Kakkanad, Kochi, features Indias first acoustic-transparent direct-view 4K HDR LED cinema screen

20 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
AIs real-world impact, opportunities explored at Flytxts Innovation2Impact panel

The event brought together prominent leaders from business, technology and academia, along with Flytxts partners and leadership team from the UAE, Japan, the Netherlands, Germany and South Africa.

20 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
Indian family office assets projected to grow 1.5 times in three years: Julius Baer-EY report

Indian family offices managed around 70,000 crore in assets in 2024, with the pool projected to grow at a 14% compound annual growth rate over three years

20 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
India, Japan agree to deepen Maritime Security Cooperation following bilateral meeting

The Memorandum provides a framework for further advancing cooperation between the two countries in the field of maritime security

20 Aug 2026 4:34 pm
PFC-REC merger may bring limited cost savings; some revenue benefits possible: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley said it sees limited scope for cost savings from the merger because both companies already have low operating costs

20 Aug 2026 4:28 pm
Zinc futures: Steady uptrend

Traders can consider long positions

20 Aug 2026 4:12 pm
Indian startup aims to compete with OpenAI in crowded voice arena

Like other voice foundation models, it aims to provide big savings for users like call centers, banks and airlines, which hope to employ the technology to handle large volumes of customer communications

20 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty snap losing streak as IT and financial stocks drive broad-based gains

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equities staged a broad-based rebound on Thursday, with technology and financial stocks leading gains as easing US bond-market concerns improved global risk appetite, while elevated crude prices and regulatory scrutiny kept investors cautious.

20 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
IndiGo tests 20% of pilots annually for substance abuse: CEO Willie Walsh

We exceed the recommended levels of testing where we routinely achieve about 20% of random testing, Walsh said

20 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
Kochi to host Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit 2026 on Sep 5

Oracle, AWS, Google, Microsoft, Cisco and Zscaler to support cybersecurity summit

20 Aug 2026 4:02 pm
Gopalan Group enters building wires market

Company unveils Gopalan Wires and Cables brand for residential and commercial projects

20 Aug 2026 4:01 pm
ICAR-CIFTs research on fish-based nutrition wins Assam governments Karmashree award

The achievement has its roots in the CIFTWorldFish collaborative research programme initiated in 2019

20 Aug 2026 4:00 pm
India warehousing market set for strong H2 growth: Knight Frank

Indias eight primary markets grew 15% year-on-year to 36.8 million sq ft in H1 2026, despite geopolitical disruptions and rising costs

20 Aug 2026 3:55 pm
Next phase of enterprise AI not about deploying models, but managing their evolution: Report

The report said every new model release can bring improvements in reasoning, context windows, multimodal capabilities and accuracy, but can also change pricing, output quality and how the model behaves

20 Aug 2026 3:55 pm
Basic account cash withdrawals beyond four will attract a charge of 15 plus GST per transaction, says SBI

This policy adjustment aims to streamline banking services while maintaining accessibility for account holders who meet the banks KYC requirements.

20 Aug 2026 3:51 pm
PhonePe, MeitY sign MoU to integrate PulsePro data into PM GatiShakti portal

The collaboration supports national infrastructure planning, economic analysis, and urban and rural development through detailed, hyperlocal insights

20 Aug 2026 3:44 pm
India needs urgent export market diversification amid US tariff risks, says RBI MPC member

Kumar also flagged a 100% tariff on generic drug imports from 2028 and 200 per cent from 2029, adding to the risks facing India's exports

20 Aug 2026 3:39 pm
L&T wins up to 5,000-crore order for Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport

Developed by Dubai Aviation City Corporation and implemented by Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects, the project is vital to the airports long-term expansion plan

20 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
Oyster Renewable inks deal with Kutch Chemical Industries to supply 25 MW hybrid power

A binding term sheet is essentially a formal agreement that sets out the key commercial and contractual terms of the proposed project and commits both parties to proceed on those agreed terms

20 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Rhetan TMT starts power generation from solar project

The operational solar power project will meet the energy needs of the manufacturing facility and enhance renewable energy integration

20 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Krystal Integrated Services bags 134-cr order from MSRTC

Krystal will provide facility management from housekeeping and sanitation to technical maintenance and allied support services across MSRTCs Mumbai and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar operations

20 Aug 2026 3:22 pm
India could lose USD 270 bn in manufacturing GDP by 2035, USD 1 tn by 2047 without frontier tech: Report

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence and industrial technology are reshaping global production, creating opportunities and competitive challenges for Indias manufacturing ambitions

20 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
Life, health insurers see stronger growth as insurance sector outlook brightens: Kotak

Insurers are entering FY27 with stronger operating trends, supported by rising premiums, improved margins and better claims performance across key segments.

20 Aug 2026 3:07 pm
Govt official asks industry to utilise FTAs, focus on value addition, diversify export markets

Official says industry should use FTAs to expand market access, attract investment and technology, diversify supply chains, and build manufacturing ecosystems that can withstand global shocks

20 Aug 2026 2:08 pm
Institutional investors' share in Nifty 50 falls to record low of 56.1% amid shift to mid and smallcap stocks: Report

Individual investors also reduced their allocation to Nifty 50 stocks during the quarter. Their allocation fell by 3.1% from the previous quarter to a record low of 33.4%

20 Aug 2026 2:05 pm
CBIC instructs its officers to co-ordinate with state authorities to detect GST evasion in illegal mining cases

CBIC calls for cross-departmental data sharing between CGST formations, State Mining Authorities and tax administrations

20 Aug 2026 1:58 pm
Zappfresh owner DSM Fresh Foods eyes threefold revenue growth by FY28

BSE SME-listed company plans to scale its network to 200 stores, grow overseas sales to 70-80 crore and broaden its frozen-food portfolio as it aims 600 crore revenue by FY28

20 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
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
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
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
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
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
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
Google Pixels reported exit from China to bring new tides to Indias manufacturing market

The move can help in putting India at the centre of Googles future hardware expansion plans in the AI age

19 Aug 2026 9:18 pm