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CPRL aims to ramp up presence of McCafe in north and east

The expansion also comes at a time when the QSR chains have been witnessing an uptick in same-store sales growth and consumption recovery in the past few quarters

11 Aug 2026 10:12 pm
Fusion Finance plans retail loan venture in September

The average ticket size is expected to be 1.25-1.5 lakh, with a maximum loan size of 2 lakh

11 Aug 2026 10:07 pm
GRSE launches next generation warship 'Shruti'

Ship part of the Indian Navys 11-ship NGOPV programme, GRSE builds four of them

11 Aug 2026 10:04 pm
Nine Bills cleared in 52 minutes; average passage for each Bill under six minutes in Lok Sabha

One Bill pertaining to registration of births and deaths was passed in just one minute

11 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
US tightens grip on H-1B workers, Indian IT firms brace for higher costs

DHS has expanded the 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee to cover certain H-1B and L-1 extension-of-stay petitions

11 Aug 2026 9:27 pm
Zepto warehouse in Bengaluru sealed over extremely unhygienic conditions

The warehouse, operated by Nippon Express, has also been issued a notice, while the department has recommended filing a case against the facility

11 Aug 2026 9:26 pm
Matrimony.com Q1 PAT more than doubles y-o-y at 19 crore

The matchmaking segment added 2.71 lakh paid subscriptions during the quarter, up 15.9% sequentially and 3.7% compared to the same period last year

11 Aug 2026 9:24 pm
Not an adjunct to the pharma industry: Medical device representatives seek separate regulatory authority

In their letter to the Union Health Minister JP Nadda, they said, medical devices continue to be seen as an adjunct to pharmaceuticals, despite scientific, engineering and regulatory distinctions between the two

11 Aug 2026 9:22 pm
Manappuram Finance logs 41% jump Q1FY27 standalone net profit at 552 crore

In the reporting quarter, the NBFCs net interest income (difference between interest earned and finance costs) rose 33% yoy to 1,464 crore (1,104 crore in Q1FY26)

11 Aug 2026 9:21 pm
SEBI proposes wider FPI access to commodity derivatives

FPIs are currently allowed to participate only in cash-settled non-agricultural commodity derivatives and indices comprising such commodities

11 Aug 2026 9:18 pm
882-crore TB kit tender raises questions over brand-specific procurement

Experts questioned why the tender identifies TrueNat by name instead of inviting bids for generic TB molecular diagnostic kits meeting prescribed technical specifications.

11 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
Agentic AI emerges as mid to high level priority for Indian banks

Senior executives highlight its potential to transform decision-making, security and innovation across the sector

11 Aug 2026 9:15 pm
BSE could see $700 million passive inflows after Nifty 50 entry

BSEs inclusion in the benchmark is expected to trigger one-time buying from index funds

11 Aug 2026 9:05 pm
China imports rise sharply across engineering, textiles, toys

Government cites QCOs, customs enforcement and trade remedies to curb sub-standard imports and duty evasion

11 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
Vi optimistic of closing funding discussions with PSU banks: CEO Abhijit Kishore

The company is said to be mainly in talks with the State Bank of India, while also exploring other funding routes

11 Aug 2026 8:48 pm
Godrej Consumer bets on Africa turnaround architect Aasif Malbari as new MD & CEO

Godrej Consumer Products is betting on an internal leader who helped lift margins in Africa and has been closely involved in shaping the FMCG majors financial strategy and growth since 2023.

11 Aug 2026 8:45 pm
Talent crunch intensifies as festive hiring of gig expected to go up 20% this year

Demand is expected to be broad-based, with logistics, last-mile delivery and BFSI among the strongest hiring segments, where demand could rise by around 30%

11 Aug 2026 8:37 pm
Indias crude oil imports from the US likely to hit record low in August

Washingtons crude oil supply has become increasingly light, which does not always fit naturally into the refining diet of India

11 Aug 2026 8:29 pm
Indias top 300 family businesses worth $1.46 trillion, outperform Nifty and Sensex

The list expanded by 27.5 per cent since the 2024 edition, even as the Nifty 50 declined 1.1 per cent and the BSE Sensex fell 3.7 per cent over the same period

11 Aug 2026 8:26 pm
CIEL HR Services post robust revenue and profit growth in Q1FY27

Speaking at a virtual press conference on Tuesday, Executive Director & Chairman, K Pandiarajan said that the companys growth has beat the HR industry average of 10 per cent year-on-year recorded by its peers.

11 Aug 2026 8:26 pm
SC asks govt to consider plea for emergency response to deep-fake crimes

What is the value of a legal remedy if it arrives only after the damage has become irreversible? Mr. Goswami asked the court.

11 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
NCDC Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha amid din

The Bill will enable NCDC extend loans and grants directly to any entity engaged in cooperative development subject to furnishing security as may be required

11 Aug 2026 8:16 pm
TTK Prestige sees kitchen upgrade cycle gaining momentum

The trend, initially triggered by the demand for induction cooktops, has spread to cookware, cookers, and even small domestic appliance, the company said

11 Aug 2026 8:08 pm
India examining national security implications of Pak, Saudi, Turkiye defence pact: MEA

Sources noted that it remained unclear how far the three would go in practice to defend one another if any one of them came under attack

11 Aug 2026 8:03 pm
Amgen to set up innovation centre in Hyderabad

The proposed center will join Amgens global Research and Developmentnetwork, which consists of seven research laboratories, further expanding thecompanys research and scientific capabilities.

11 Aug 2026 8:03 pm
Large-cap mutual funds see first monthly outflow in over 2.6 years

Overall, inflows into equity mutual funds declined 15% to 24,697 crore from 28,973 crore in June; Investments in hybrid funds also moderated to 11,491 crore, down from 12,893 crore.

11 Aug 2026 8:00 pm
Consultative Meet: Industry bodies hail West Bengals proposed sectoral approach in new industrial policy

During the industrial policy consultative meeting, attended by a group of ministers, including Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta and Industry Minister Tapas Roy, and senior officers of the government, industry bodies submitted their recommendations on industrial incentives, speedy and predictable approvals for new projects

11 Aug 2026 7:59 pm
Crude reality: Oil surge, Strait fears drag Sensex, Nifty lower

The Sensex declined 388.19 points or 0.49% to settle at 78,154.25, while the Nifty 50 fell 112.10 points or 0.46% to close at 24,471.70, slipping below the psychologically significant 24,500 mark

11 Aug 2026 7:56 pm
`Not an adjunct to the pharma industry: Medical device represenatives seek seperate regulatory authority

In their letter to the Union Health Minister JP Nadda, they said, medical devices continue to be seen as an adjunct to pharmaceuticals , despite scientific, engineering and regulatory distinctions between the two.

11 Aug 2026 7:54 pm
IBM partners with MIT Bengaluru, CHRIST University to set up AI centres

The Lab will provide advanced AI computing resources, research infrastructure, and digital skilling opportunities to students, researchers, and institutions across India

11 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
Record cotton imports set to push up 2026-27 opening stocks to new high of 93.59 lakh bales

The rise in domestic stocks is due to surge in imports to a record high this season, says Cotton Association of India

11 Aug 2026 7:36 pm
PSU bond issuances decline 37% in FY26 as more funding options emerge

Capex by CPSEs rises 7.1% to 8.64 lakh crore in FY26 from 8.07 lakh crore in FY25

11 Aug 2026 7:36 pm
Akasa Air loss widens 37%to 2716 crore in FY26

The airline continues to face headwinds due to volatility in fuel and forex rates

11 Aug 2026 7:36 pm
FCRA amendment bill: Govt considers JPC route amid strong opposition stir

Opposition parties, especially Congress, DMK, TMC and Samajwadi Party (SP), have hardened their stand and want the FCRA bill be either withdrawn or scrapped in the present format.

11 Aug 2026 7:31 pm
India, China rice trade comes to a halt as Beijing revokes 7 rice exporters registration

China alleges the presence of GMO in Indian rice consignments, but no GM food crop is grown in the subcontinent as stakeholders slam the move as malafide

11 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
Gujarat Energy Q1 profit jumps 70% on strong growth in gas businesses

Revenues for the companys city gas distribution and gas trading businesses rose 90% each during the June quarter

11 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
LEAP India IPO subscribed 8.38 times, Technocraft Ventures issue sees 38.69x demand

LEAP India IPO QIB portion subscribed 16.84 times, NII portion 12.64 times, retail portion 1.71 times and employee portion 10.99 times

11 Aug 2026 7:12 pm
L&T to transfer data centre, cloud businesses to Vyoma.AI for 1,400 crore

The companys data-centre business reported an operating revenue of 36.6 crore in FY26

11 Aug 2026 7:02 pm
Lalithaa Jewellerys 1,700 crore IPO opens August 17; price band fixed at 190-201

IPO includes a 1,200-crore fresh issue of shares and 500-crore OFS by promoter M Kiran Kumar Jain, taking the total issue size to 1,700 crore

11 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
Manappuram Finance posts 585 crore profit in June quarter

Assets under management grew by 57.20 per cent to 69,635 crore

11 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
Weekly rupee view:Rupee stays vulnerable

Positive foreign flows cushion the rupee, but higher oil prices a challenge

11 Aug 2026 6:40 pm
Plastic notes to be introduced along with paper currency, no time frame on launch yet: Govt

The procurement process is presently at an initial stage, says FM

11 Aug 2026 6:38 pm
TVS Supply Chain Solutions targets mid-teens growth in FY27

Strong new business wins, a healthy pipeline, and an improving operating leverage will support the growth, says MD Vikas Chadha

11 Aug 2026 6:30 pm
11 Aug 2026 6:22 pm
Fitch retains Indias sovereign rating at BBB- for 20 years in row

The ratings agency forecast a 6.4 per cent GDP growth in the current fiscal year

11 Aug 2026 6:20 pm
Higher input costs affects MRFs Q1 profitability

Net profit came in 495 crore compared with 502 crore it reported in Q1 FY26

11 Aug 2026 6:13 pm
Construction equipment vehicle sales up 46 per cent in July; JCB remains the leader

The last time the sector reported a growth was in June 2025

11 Aug 2026 6:08 pm
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