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After SC rebuke, BCI chief apologises to NALSAR students over enrolment freeze row | Independence Day: PM Modi’s big youth pitch— AI training, free coaching amid exam row and job concerns | ‘Shakti Ki Saptadhara’: Modi reveals 7 pillars to power India’s next leap in his I-Day speech from Red Fort | West Bengal STF arrests 3 more suspected Pakistani spies in Cooch Behar | Bengal man arrested in Bengaluru over terror links, Afghanistan travel plan | Ajit Doval breaks silence on Operation Sindoor in Discovery’s explosive new docuseries | Rahul Gandhi's 'mock hug' taunt sparks row; Centre stresses 'mutual respect' with Italy | Delhi on high alert: Bomb threat to High Court, airport and multiple locations ahead of I-Day | ‘Who are they to interfere?’: CJI Surya Kant slams Bar Council of India over NALSAR students’ enrolment row | 'Shows how low Congress has sunk': BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over Modi foreign policy jibe

Mahindra launches BLAZO i-TRK: All details inside

Aug 16, 2026, at 10:49 pm

Automobile major Mahindra Truck and Bus, part of the Mahindra Group, has unveiled the All-New Mahindra BLAZO i-TRK, marking the beginning of a new era of intelligent trucking in the Heavy Commercial Vehicles industry.

Reliance Industries, Rolls-Royce join hands to explore indigenous engine for India’s AMCA fighter

Aug 15, 2026, at 11:19 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have announced their strategic intent to work together on the design, development, manufacture and delivery of a sovereign indigenous combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.

BSNL’s Independence Day gift: Re 1 Recharge, 412-Day Plan and 500 Free TV Channels. Check now

Aug 15, 2026, at 05:58 pm

State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a series of customer-centric initiatives and special offers aimed at enhancing user experience, expanding digital services and making advanced connectivity and entertainment more accessible across the country.

Emami’s big snack bet: ₹750 crore investment, new WeMe brand targets ₹1,000 crore in 3-5 years

Aug 15, 2026, at 03:11 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Emami has announced its entry into the packaged foods and snacks market with its new brand, WeMe, committing an investment of ₹750 crore in this segment.

HCG Q1 results: Cancer care major posts 190% jump in adjusted profit, revenue rises 13%

Aug 14, 2026, at 01:35 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG), India’s largest dedicated cancer private hospital network, under the brand “HCG”, has recently announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Big relief for Zee Entertainment: SAT allows warrants issue, dividend access despite SEBI ban

Aug 14, 2026, at 01:26 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Friday received interim relief from the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) in its challenge against the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) order, media reports said.

Tata Motors Q1 shocker: Profit plunges 80%, shares crash 5% as JLR drags

Aug 14, 2026, at 12:58 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) crashed over 5% on Friday following a sharp decline in the company's profit in the first quarter of FY2027, media reports said.

Olectra Greentech Q1 shocker: Revenue soars 66%, profit barely moves; shares crash 4%

Aug 14, 2026, at 12:35 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Olectra Greentech crashed around 4% on Friday following the company's largely flat net profit in the first quarter of FY2027, media reports said.

Red Friday on Dalal Street: Sensex plunges 300 points, Nifty slides amid geopolitical tensions

Aug 14, 2026, at 12:05 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian equity benchmarks traded lower on Friday, with the BSE Sensex slipping nearly 300 points and the NSE Nifty 50 falling below the 24,350 mark as investors remained cautious amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

Tata Motors shares jump 6% after Q1 profit soars 83% to ₹2,560 crore

Aug 13, 2026, at 11:35 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of commercial vehicle major Tata Motors climbed nearly 6 per cent on the BSE on Thursday following a sharp rise in the company's net profit during the first quarter of FY27, media reports said.

Jio Financial shares jump 3% after Bank of America’s ₹18,268 crore mega deal

Aug 13, 2026, at 11:31 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Jio Financial Services climbed more than 3 per cent on Thursday after Bank of America (BofA) announced a strategic investment in the company's lending subsidiary, Jio Credit, media reports said.

RVNL posts strong Q1 numbers, but shares fall sharply

Aug 13, 2026, at 11:16 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) declined on Thursday despite the company reporting a sharp rise in consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY2027, media reports said.

Profit soars 39%, but Grasim stock crashes 3% after Q1 results

Aug 13, 2026, at 10:55 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Grasim Industries fell around 3 per cent on Thursday despite the company reporting a strong turnaround in profitability for the June quarter (Q1 FY27), media reports said.

Sensex plunges 170 points, Nifty nears 24,350 as market takes a hit

Aug 13, 2026, at 10:45 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian equity markets opened lower on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex falling around 170 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 traded near the 24,350 mark amid cautious investor sentiment.

21,000 jobs gone, more cuts coming? Oracle prepares fresh layoff round: Reports

Aug 12, 2026, at 05:56 pm

Oracle is planning another round of layoffs after eliminating around 21,000 jobs in fiscal 2026, media reports said, as the technology giant looks to reduce payroll costs while taking on billions of dollars in debt to finance its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure expansion.

Who is Aasif Malbari? Godrej Consumer Products appoints new Managing Director & CEO after Sudhir Sitapati's exit

Aug 12, 2026, at 04:56 pm

The Board of Directors of Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) today announced the appointment of Aasif Malbari, currently Global Chief Financial Officer and President Godrej Africa, as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of GCPL, effective immediately.

Bank of Baroda expands its presence in Kolkata. Where is the new branch located?

Aug 12, 2026, at 04:40 pm

Public sector lender Bank of Baroda has inaugurated a new Branch at EM Bypass, Metropolitan, further strengthening its footprint and enhancing access to banking services in Kolkata.

India builds ‘Special’ LHB train for Bangladesh. All details here

Aug 12, 2026, at 03:10 pm

Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, is set to achieve another significant milestone with the rollout of its first rake comprising 19 LHB broad-gauge passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railway on Wednesday.

Tata stocks crash after Chandrasekaran exit shock: TCS falls nearly 5%

Aug 12, 2026, at 12:58 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The share prices of Tata Consultancy Service (TCS) on Wednesday crashed over 4% after N Chandrasekaran's shock resignation as the Tata Sons chairman, media reports said.

Tata Sons leadership shock: N Chandrasekaran won’t seek reappointment as chairman after February 2027

Aug 12, 2026, at 12:43 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran has decided not to seek reappointment after the end of his current term in February 2027, ahead of the company's Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held on August 18, media reports said.

Global youth job crisis deepens: 67 million young people now unemployed, ILO warns

Aug 12, 2026, at 10:21 am

A new report published Tuesday by the UN’s International Labour Organization (ILO) found that worldwide youth unemployment rebounded after the COVID-19 pandemic but is now beginning to worsen again, leaving millions unable to get that crucial first job.

Paytm shares surge over 3% as Bernstein raises target to ₹2,200, surpassing IPO price

Aug 11, 2026, at 01:10 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of One97 Communications Ltd., the parent company of Paytm, extended their gains on Tuesday, rising 3.52% on the NSE, media reports said.

Sensex crashes 400 points, Nifty below 24,500 as oil shock and Strait of Hormuz tensions rattle markets

Aug 11, 2026, at 11:31 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Tuesday as rising crude oil prices and heightened geopolitical uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment.

US judge dismisses criminal case against Adani; Indian billionaire welcomes verdict, says faith in ‘truth, fairness and rule of law’ unwavering

Aug 11, 2026, at 04:28 am

New York/IBNS: A US federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, bringing a major legal development in the long-running US bribery case, with Adani welcoming the decision and saying his faith in “truth, fairness and the rule of law” had remained unwavering throughout the challenging period.

Axis Mutual Fund launches Axis Nifty Energy Index Fund & Axis Nifty Energy ETF NFOs

Aug 10, 2026, at 06:23 pm

Axis Mutual Fund has announced the launch of the Axis Nifty Energy Index Fund and Axis Nifty Energy ETF providing investors with a simple and transparent way to participate in India's fast-evolving energy ecosystem.

RPSG Group's Purvah Green Power to acquire 1.4 GWp operating solar portfolio for INR 4859 crore from ReNew Solar Power. All details here

Aug 10, 2026, at 06:07 pm

The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG) today announced that Purvah Green Power Private Limited, the renewable energy platform of CESC Limited, is set to acquire a 1.4 GWp operating solar portfolio from ReNew Solar Power Private Limited, held across six project special purpose vehicles in Rajasthan and Karnataka, at an enterprise value of ₹ INR 4859 crore (USD 509 million at ₹95.5/USD). The acquisition has been funded by the parent company.

Ashok Leyland partners with Drivn for providing financing solutions to EV customers. Details here

Aug 10, 2026, at 05:58 pm

Ashok Leyland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Drivn, a provider of financing and leasing solutions for electric commercial vehicles, to offer customised financial solutions to customers purchasing Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicles.

UPI charges coming? Govt breaks silence, reveals who may have to pay

Aug 09, 2026, at 08:07 pm

The government has opened the door to introducing a nominal Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on a limited set of UPI merchant transactions above a certain threshold, while assuring users that consumer and person-to-person payments will remain free.

Invest in mutual funds on WhatsApp? UTI MF unveils first-of-its-kind solution

Aug 09, 2026, at 02:55 pm

UTI Mutual Fund, one of India's leading fund houses, has launched a first-of-its-kind milestone offering for investors to complete their entire investment journey, including payments, without leaving WhatsApp.

Cabinet clears Rs 23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme: Big push for India’s compressed biogas revolution

Aug 08, 2026, at 02:16 pm

The Union Cabinet has approved GOBARdhan, the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme, with a total outlay of Rs.23,731 crore.