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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation isnt slowing, vows to reach 2% target

Financial markets increased bets on a September rate hike after Warsh offered a clearer assessment of inflation and monetary policy priorities

28 Aug 2026 11:23 pm
India cotton production forecast at 24.5 million bales in 2026/27: USDA

Below-normal rainfall and delayed planting are weighing on crop prospects, while stronger textile and apparel export orders are boosting mill demand.

28 Aug 2026 11:06 pm
India food regulator proposes front-of-pack warning labels for high sugar, fat and salt

The proposed labelling comes after health activists challenged the government in court, while food companies have opposed warning labels as confusing

28 Aug 2026 10:58 pm
Editorial. Spycam specs

Smart glasses are offensive and should be banned

28 Aug 2026 9:36 pm
Blackstone offers to sell up to 25% of Knowledge REIT for over $1 billion

The sale comprises a base offer of 16.69% stake, with an option to sell 8.34% more in case of oversubscription

28 Aug 2026 9:27 pm
New technologies like AI to enhance ease of work, create more jobs: Vice-President Radhakrishnan

Launches Gnani Artha, end-to-end sovereign AI stack for Indian enterprises and public institutions

28 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Purple Style Labs collects 306 crore from anchor investors; IPO to open on Aug 31

Purple Style Labs allots 53.22 lakh equity shares to 10 anchor investors at 575 per share

28 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
AEPC urges Commerce Minister to consider measures to regulate cotton yarn export

This is due to the sharp increase in yarn prices and the growing pressure on the competitiveness of Indias apparel export industry

28 Aug 2026 9:11 pm
Indian Army to procure 100 Javelin missiles worth $93 mn from the US

The move opens the door for co-production of shoulder-fired Javelin anti-tank missile systems in India

28 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
Fitch Ratings upgrades RILs Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating to A-

Fitch affirms RILs Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR at BBB, which is one notch above Indias Country Ceiling of BBB-,with a Stable Outlook

28 Aug 2026 8:58 pm
SEBI issues observations on NSEs IPO draft papers

Observations were issued on August 21; regulator awaits response from the exchange's lead manager

28 Aug 2026 8:55 pm
Rakhi gifting gets premium, personal as smaller towns drive festive commerce

Tier 3 and Tier 4 markets record the fastest growth. Dadri in Uttar Pradesh leads with around 105% y-o-y growth, followed by Nabarangapur in Odisha, Kasganj, Dhamtari and Nainpur in Madhya Pradesh

28 Aug 2026 8:54 pm
Indias area under pulses acreage tops last years level

Erratic rainfall, delayed and slower pace of sowing may influence crop per hectare yield

28 Aug 2026 8:40 pm
Green Finance Institution to drive climate investments: CII-IIMA taskforce proposes

Panel calls for dedicated mechanism to mobilise private capital, predictable carbon market and stronger sustainability disclosures

28 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
Devanathan quits Meta, joins OpenAI to lead Southeast Asia, Australia operations

With over 25 years of experience in technology and finance, Devanathan is poised to lead OpenAIs consumer growth and partnerships in this pivotal market.

28 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
Ashish Chatterjee takes charge as CMRL MD

Chatterjee replaces MA Siddique, who was recently posted as the States Finance Secretary

28 Aug 2026 8:22 pm
Why Raksha Bandhan has gone off script: Cakes, flowers and pet rakhis rewrite the sibling ritual

New rituals are widening the spending basket around one of Indias biggest family festivals

28 Aug 2026 8:21 pm
FCNR (B) inflows: Indias forex reserves soar to an all-time high of $729.328billion

Since March-end 2026, Indias reserves perked up by $38.221 billion

28 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Cakes, flowers and pets rewrite the Rakshabandhan sibling ritual

How the spending basket around one of Indias biggest family festivals is expanding

28 Aug 2026 8:13 pm
Ambuja Neotia Group plans to add 1,800 beds across 8 upcoming healthcare facilities in 5 years, to invest 2,200 crore

ANHVL is looking to operationalise a 120-bed woman and child care facility in West Bengals Howrah district by April, 2029 with an outlay of around Rs 150 crore

28 Aug 2026 8:13 pm
Tamil Nadu advances MRTS plans for five cities

Tirunelveli did not qualify for implementation of a suitable MRTS, while the Detailed Feasibility Report for Salem is under consideration.

28 Aug 2026 8:04 pm
Tamil Nadu begins discussions with stakeholders on upgradation and expansion of Chennai airport

This comes after the State dropped the 27,400-crore greenfield airport project at Parandur.

28 Aug 2026 7:55 pm
Govt eases defence export rules, simplifies SOP and OGEL framework to boost global reach

Stakeholder consultation dispensed with for export of non-lethal defence items

28 Aug 2026 7:51 pm
Govt mops up more than 3/4th of BE under Miscellaneous Capital Receipts

For fiscal year 2026-27, the government has estimated to collect 80,000 crore under MCR

28 Aug 2026 7:45 pm
IndiGo steps up AI focus, announces investment in Sarvam

The funding, made through IndiGo Ventures during Sarvams Series B round, aims to leverage advanced AI capabilities tailored for the aviation industry.

28 Aug 2026 7:21 pm
SEBI proposes scrapping merchant banker mandate for small-value debt issues

Mandatory merchant banker appointments raise costs, cause delays and hurt price-sensitive debt issuances as market yields can move quickly

28 Aug 2026 7:19 pm
The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Aug 28, 2026

The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Aug 28, 2026

28 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Aug 28, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Aug 28, 2026

28 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
Iceberg Organic Ice Creams eyes 100-crore revenue, plans national push via quick commerce

The company plans to open 10 more retail outlets in tier-I cities over the next year

28 Aug 2026 6:56 pm
From old economy to niche players, the IPO market is different, healthier

A broader mix of industrial, niche and institution-backed companies is reshaping Indias IPO landscape

28 Aug 2026 6:56 pm
Retail sugar prices ease below 60 a kg in Kolkata and Mumbai

Wholesale prices of the commodity drop b100-400 a quintal, while mill-level prices slip below 4,750

28 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
Lenders to turn cautious on personal guarantee after NCLT verdict in Chandras case

Poor recoveries may prompt tougher scrutiny of guarantor assets and repayment plans

28 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
Hero MotoCorp invests 1,758 crore to acquire more stakes in Ather

The transaction is expected to close by September 3, 2026, and does not require any governmental or regulatory approvals, according to the filing, it added

28 Aug 2026 6:15 pm
India widens defence export access, simplifies approvals to boost global market reach

The government has also introduced a provision for Indian companies with long-term contracts or agreements with foreign original equipment manufacturers

28 Aug 2026 6:01 pm
61% of children in India exposed to one more month of heat stress due to climate change: Study

Excess heat disrupts the human body's normal functioning, aggravates underlying diseases, and can lead to serious complications such as heatstroke, dehydration, and organ failure

28 Aug 2026 5:55 pm
REIT fundraising nearly doubled to 9,300 crore in FY26, InvIT collections fell 21%

The REIT numbers indicate a maturing market, with capital concentrating around larger platforms, say experts

28 Aug 2026 5:42 pm
India could hit $5.1 trillion by FY29, says OmniScience Capital

The investment firm projects nominal GDP growth of 8% annually in US dollar terms, assuming 6.5% real growth, 4% inflation and 2.5% rupee depreciation per year

28 Aug 2026 5:26 pm
India will allocate sugar sale quota for mills every fortnight from September 1

Mills will need to sell at least 40% of their quota in the first week, making it easier for everyone to get their hands on sugar when they need it

28 Aug 2026 5:18 pm
AM Intelligence to launch 30 MW AI infra centre by April 2027

AI Compute-as-a-Service to let AI firms contract dedicated capacity

28 Aug 2026 5:13 pm
RBL Bank gets 104-cr GST demand notice

Based on its assessment, including favourable orders received from the GST authorities on identical issue for FY19 and FY20, the bank believes that it has adequate grounds to contest the matter on merits

28 Aug 2026 5:08 pm
Jio Platforms gets SEBI nod to launch IPO

The public issue could raise around $4 billion (approximately 37,700 crore), making it potentially the largest public issue in the country.

28 Aug 2026 5:02 pm
After parliamentary panel nudge, govt forms mediation council

The council will regulate and promote institutional dispute resolution. It is also mandated to recognise mediation service providers and institutes that train and certify professionals

28 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
BYD reports 20.5% drop in first-half profit

Net profit totalls 12.3 billion yuan ($1.83 billion) for the January to June period

28 Aug 2026 4:44 pm
DRI conducts search at plant owned by Waaree Energies arm

The search relates to the classification of certain stainless-steel pipes and tubes imported under the EPCG scheme and the applicability of dumping duty on them

28 Aug 2026 4:44 pm
Tea Association of India concerned over decline in auction prices

The TAI said auction prices had declined by up to 17% from July to mid-August, while supplies increased marginally by 5% compared to last year and were likely to decline in the coming months

28 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
Subhash Chandra speaks out on NCLT allegations, airs plans to go to Switzerland

Chandra argues that the company has already repaid about 43,000 crore of the 45,000 crore total outstanding with the remaining amount pending due to complications in the asset liabilities of other companies

28 Aug 2026 4:35 pm
KP Green Engineering bags new orders worth 258 cr

The new orders worth 258.02 crore include solar projects 114.53 crore, crash barriers 92.38 crore, pre-engineered buildings 33.76 crore, transmission towers 15.42 crore, poles and highmast 0.97 crore and isolator 0.96 crore

28 Aug 2026 4:17 pm
ABD Maestro eyes 200 crore revenue next FY as premiumisation bets pay off

The company has built a portfolio of eight to nine brands across whisky, gin, vodka and rum, spanning Indian and international categories; bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is a co-founder and creative partner

28 Aug 2026 4:11 pm