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India's agro-chemical companies seek data protection law to expedite farm innovation

Agro-chemical firms urge government to protect regulatory data in a new bill. this protection would encourage new pesticide molecule development and introduction. companies seek a five-year exclusive access window for newly registered molecules. such a fra
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Hyundai cars to get costlier from September as automaker hikes prices by up to 1%

Hyundai motor india will implement a price increase of up to one percent. this adjustment will affect all vehicles across its extensive portfolio. the automaker cited rising input and commodity costs as the primary reason. continuing geopolitical and macro
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

IndiGo faces intermittent reservation platform issues, online bookings hit

Indigo's core reservation platform is experiencing intermittent issues today. this disruption affects customers' ability to book tickets and check-in online. the airline is working with a partner to resolve the problem urgently. many customers reported iss
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

3PL firms emerge as largest occupiers of India’s warehousing space

Third-party logistics firms now lead indian warehousing demand, driven by e-commerce and manufacturing expansion. these companies increasingly outsource logistics, seeking specialised inventory and distribution services. demand for larger, higher-quality
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

The UK pension pot question: Why 2026-27 is the year to decide

Starting april 2027, uk pension pots will be subject to inheritance tax, prompting a reevaluation of legacy planning strategies. for indians holding uk pensions, transferring them to indian qrops before this deadline becomes vital. this process involves sp
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

AI in finance: From crunching numbers to making decisions, how far can it go?

Artificial intelligence is increasingly assisting in financial tasks and decision-making. organisations report improved decision quality and faster processing with ai integration. routine finance work like bookkeeping is being automated by ai systems. h
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Escorts Kubota announces Rs 2,000 cr investment on new plant in UP

Escorts kubota will invest rs 2,000 crore in a new manufacturing plant in uttar pradesh. this large facility will produce tractors, farm implements, and construction equipment for global markets. the plant's first phase will expand tractor capacity to sixt
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Indian, US fuel exporters reaping bonanza amid oil supply uncertainty due to wars

India and u.s. oil refiners are benefiting from global fuel supply disruptions caused by wars in iran and ukraine, boosting refined fuel exports and margins. india is emerging as asia’s swing supplier as middle eastern and russian supplies tighten, while u
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

India's July crude oil imports rise over 9% month-on-month

India crude imports: on an annual basis, crude oil imports were up 13%, from 18.89 million tons in july last ?year, data ?from ?the petroleum planning and analysis cell showed.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

War-driven windfall gains for chemical makers likely to fade in Q2, demand remains key risk: Kotak Institutional Equities

Profit gains made by several indian chemical companies in the first quarter due to higher prices are likely to weaken in the second quarter as companies shift to costlier raw materials, while weaker demand remains a key concern, kotak institutional equitie
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Vedanta invests over bn in net-zero transition in FY26

Vedanta invested over one billion dollars in net-zero transition initiatives during fy26. renewable energy use increased by fifty-two percent, reaching four billion units. the company now has nearly two thousand megawatts of renewable energy capacity. t
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

ITC Hotels evaluates Dubai, other overseas markets for luxury hotel expansion

Itc hotels is evaluating multiple management contract opportunities in dubai and other “proximal” international markets as it looks to expand its global footprint. the company plans to reach 250 operational hotels with 22,000 keys by 2031, while increasing
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Cabinet clears Rs 13,041 crore rail & road projects; Howrah-Chennai line to be quadrupled

The union cabinet approved five infrastructure projects totaling rs 13,041 crore. four railway projects will enhance capacity on key eastern and southern routes. these upgrades aim to boost freight movement and passenger train operations significantly.
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Russia to receive almost 270,000 tons of refined fuel from Asia in August, data shows

Russia is importing nearly 270,000 tons of refined fuels from asia this august. these shipments are occurring via ship-to-ship transfers to obscure their origins and routes. india supplied about one-third of these refined fuels destined for russia. two
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Exicom makes India’s first liquid-cooled EV charger modules

Exicom tele-systems is now manufacturing liquid-cooled power modules for ev chargers. this new production facility in hyderabad will serve global markets, including north america and europe. the company's move addresses heat challenges in high-power electr
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Expect to create 6,440 jobs via Rs 1,166 cr investment on 2 units in YEIDA: Spark Minda

Auto components maker spark minda will create approximately 6,440 jobs. this expansion involves two new manufacturing units in the yeida region. the company is investing rs 1,166 crore in these new facilities. these plants will produce ignition switch-cum-
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Sabse bada rupaiya: India prints 3x more notes than the US, 6x more than Europe

India's rupee banknotes in circulation significantly outnumber us dollar and euro notes. the reserve bank of india reports 176 billion rupee notes are currently in use. this volume is driven by a preference for lower-denomination notes and a clean note p
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

The Architecture Trap: Why better algorithms won’t fix healthcare

India’s ai healthcare push faces a critical choice: use technology mainly to streamline existing healthcare transactions or build a prevention-focused system. with national digital-health infrastructure already in place, the key challenge is creating incen
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Krones inaugurates Rs 315-crore bottling equipment plant in Karnataka

Germany-based krones opened its new manufacturing facility in karnataka's kolar district. this impressive facility was built in a record eighteen months with a significant investment. the plant will produce packaging systems and machinery for the indian ma
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Why Mahindra is not rushing to launch electric heavy trucks: SML Mahindra’s Vinod Sahay explains

Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Indian steel mills face margin squeeze as global coking coal prices rise

Indian steelmakers face margin pressure from higher coking coal prices. supply disruptions in australia and china raise steelmaking costs significantly. these increased costs could delay capacity expansion plans for mills. higher import demand also cont
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till Sep 24

Pakistan's airports authority has extended its airspace closure to indian aircraft. this restriction will now remain in effect until september twenty-fourth. the decision follows a previous closure imposed after a terrorist attack last year. india maintain
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Is a savings account more than a place to park your money?

Indian households are increasingly recognizing the value of their wealth stored in bank deposits. with savings accounts providing both liquidity and interest returns, consumers can see tangible benefits from their balances each month. this evolution positi
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Lord’s Mark Industries announces license for biomescan analytics platform

Lord's mark industries has obtained a license for its groundbreaking biomescan analytics platform, which specializes in assessing the gut microbiome to deliver customized health insights. with ambitious plans to set up 3,000 health centers across india in
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

SpiceJet insolvency case: NCLT allows lessor to withdraw plea, imposes fine on both Aviator ML & cash-strapped airline

The national company law tribunal allowed aviator ml to withdraw its insolvency plea against spicejet. both parties faced a fine for late settlement notification to the court. seven other insolvency petitions filed by aircraft lessors against spicejet wi
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

L&T wing secures million deal for EI services from international entity

L&t technology services secured a significant engineering intelligence contract. this agreement with an unnamed global technology enterprise is valued at over seventy-five million dollars. the five-year contract will involve comprehensive product devel
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Sitharaman asks public sector banks to get ‘cool’ for Gen Z with courses, lifestyle perks

Finance minister nirmala sitharaman wants public sector banks to appear more appealing to young customers. she urged banks to engage directly with youth and understand their banking expectations. a month-long 'banking for youth' campaign will launch on oct
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

KKR buys stake in BookMyShow for million

Global investment firm kkr has acquired a minority stake in bookmyshow. this investment will support the entertainment platform's future growth and expansion plans. bookmyshow has evolved into a full-stack entertainment company since its founding. kkr's in
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

FM Sitharaman urges PSBs to be 'cool' for young customers; asks to launch month-long youth campaign

Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Kotak Mahindra Bank joins peers in tapping dollar debt before RBI window shuts

Kotak mahindra bank successfully raised 0 million through its five-year dollar bonds. this issuance occurred at a coupon rate 27 basis points below initial guidance. indian lenders have collectively raised .95 billion since june 5. these funds will di
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Railway passengers, beware of what you buy onboard: IRCTC seizes 8,000+ water bottles, ice creams & other food products

Irctc has intensified inspections across railway stations and trains. quick response teams have seized more than 8,000 bottles of unapproved packaged drinking water. unauthorised ice cream and flavoured milk were also confiscated during surprise checks. th
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Government offers cheaper domestic gas to city gas distributors to boost PNG connections

The government will provide cheaper domestic gas to distributors. this incentivizes converting inactive piped natural gas meters into working connections. the scheme aims to increase piped natural gas customers across india. this initiative will reduce rel
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Skoda unveils new Slavia with 8-speed automatic transmission, rear-seat massage function; check price, features list & more

Skoda auto india has unveiled its updated slavia sedan with new features. the new slavia now offers an eight-speed automatic transmission and a rear-seat massage function. it also receives updated exterior styling and an enhanced digital cockpit for driver
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

'Major impact in 8-10 days': Maharashtra FDA chief warns of strict action over rules violations by eateries near educational institutions

Maharashtra food and drug administration (fda) commissioner tukaram mundhe on tuesday said strict action would be taken against violations of law at eateries operating near educational institutions and said that the intensified enforcement drive would have
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Air New Zealand taps former Air India CEO Campbell Wilson for board

Air new zealand will appoint campbell wilson and robert mcdonald as directors. wilson previously led air india and founded scoot airlines. mcdonald currently chairs contact energy and sits on the fleetpartners board. these appointments occur as the airline
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Top 10 private banks cut over 10,000 jobs in FY26 as AI reshapes hiring

India's top private banks are reducing their employee numbers significantly. this workforce contraction occurred after substantial hiring in the previous fiscal year. technology-led efficiencies are enabling banks to expand operations without increasing st
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Indian refiners face crude cost surge as Gulf premiums rise, Russian oil discounts vanish

Indian refiners are facing a sharp rise in crude procurement costs as tightening physical supplies push gulf and west african grades to higher premiums. russian oil discounts have largely disappeared, while venezuelan discounts have narrowed. refiners are
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Mahanagar Gas eyes 1 million new PNG connections in FY27, capex raised

Mahanagar gas ltd is increasing capital expenditure by twenty percent this financial year. the company plans to triple daily piped natural gas connections to three thousand. they are targeting one million new piped natural gas connections driven by gover
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Plea for pooled gas gains steam amid renewed tensions in West Asia

City gas firms want the government to reinstate a pooled gas mechanism. this is due to ongoing supply and price uncertainties in west asia. the mechanism was previously withdrawn after a perceived easing of regional tensions. companies are now seeking mid-
Tag: Industry India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Kotak Mutual Fund: Infosys, RIL, and HDFC Bank among top 10 stock holdings in July

Hdfc mutual fund managed rs 6.31 lakh crore across 163 funds in july 2026. its top holdings included hdfc bank, icici bank, sbi, eternal, bharti airtel, axis bank, ril, bel, l&t and maruti suzuki, with selective portfolio shifts.
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Eternal, HDFC Bank, and RIL among 9 stocks owned by 600 mutual funds in July

According to ace mf data for july, nine major stocks are held by over 600 mutual fund schemes. icici bank led the list, being owned by 771 funds, followed by hdfc bank, sbi, bharti airtel, ril, axis bank, infosys, l&t, and eternal, reflecting strong in
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

This midcap fund turned Rs 10,000 monthly SIP into over Rs 2.40 crore in 2 decades

Hsbc midcap fund, with an aum of rs 15,578 crore as of july 2026, has delivered strong long-term returns, growing a rs 10,000 monthly sip to rs 2.43 crore since inception with an xirr of 17.33%. the fund has generated 23.17% cagr over the past three years
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Gold rallies 9% in July, but investors park Rs 1.4 lakh crore in money market funds: Vallum Capital

In july, gold showcased impressive returns, significantly outpacing the equity markets as investors shifted their focus to secure assets, such as money market funds. following a robust performance in june, precious metal fund inflows saw a notable decline.
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

ICICI Prudential Value Fund turns Rs 10.000 SIP to over Rs 2 crore in 22 years

Icici prudential value fund’s rs 10,000 monthly sip grew to ?2.37 crore over 22 years, delivering 17.04% xirr. a rs 1 lakh lump-sum investment reached rs 46.6 lakh, outperforming nifty 50 tri. with rs 61,102 crore aum, the fund follows a diversified value
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Samir Arora-backed Helios Mid Cap Fund hikes stake in Swiggy and 20 others, trims exposure in 2 stocks

In july, helios mid cap fund boosted its investments by increasing its stake in swiggy among twenty other stocks. notably, the fund expanded its holdings in v2 retail and gmr airports, while reducing exposure in multi commodity exchange of india and black
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Best balanced advantage funds or dynamic asset allocation funds to invest in August 2026

If you are planning to invest in balanced advantage schemes, here are our recommended schemes you can consider investing. there are no changes in the list this month. follow our monthly updates to know how your schemes performed in the previous month.
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

SIFs vs MFs: 5 key differences investors should know before investing

Specialised investment funds (sifs) are steadily becoming a preferred choice for seasoned investors, accumulating an impressive 95,000 folios. unlike traditional equity mutual funds, which focus solely on long positions, sifs offer the flexibility of both
Tag: Mutual Fund India    Source: indiatimes.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Shiprocket, Behari Lal Engineering shares surge after strong market debut

Shiprocket and behari lal engineering made strong market debuts, while symbiotec pharmalab set its ipo price band and lalithaa jewellery's issue saw 62.97x subscription
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Indices continue decline amid rising crude prices, global bond yields

Nifty falls for a seventh consecutive session, its longest losing streak since september 2025, as elevated crude oil prices and global bond yields weigh on sentiment
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Small-ticket SIPs see first decline after years of rapid growth

Sip accounts of up to rs 1,000 fall by 1.4 million in fy26, higher ticket-size accounts grow
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Ceigall JV wins road project of Rs 274 cr in State of Arunachal Pradesh

The project entails construction of road from km 17.812 to km 55.377 (package-2) of bile- migging section (km 0.00 at migging end) of nh 913 (frontier highway) to intermediate lane on epc mode in the state of arunachal pradesh.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Sharp spike in international energy prices has had limited pass-through to domestic retail prices, says RBI minutes

Rbi noted in its monetary policy minutes that as of june 2026, fuel inflation has remained modest because the sharp spike in international energy prices has had limited pass-through to domestic retail prices. cpi inflation has crossed the 4% target by smal
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

RBI monetary policy meeting minutes show cautious outlook on inflation, members highlight uncertain global enviornment

Reserve bank of india (rbi) released minutes of sixty second meeting of the monetary policy committee (mpc) held during august 3 to 5, 2026 today. mpc member nagesh kumar noted that the indian economy has displayed remarkable resilience in the face of chal
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Healthy forex inflows to support INR stability: RBI minutes

Rbi notes in the minutes of its august monetary policy that rbi has built a substantial dollar cushion to defend rupee. the central bank stated that the june 05th joint package of reforms by the rbi and the ministry of finance has received enthusiastic res
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

INR slips further amid sharp rise in global crude oil prices and negative local equities

The indian rupee fell 2 paise to close at 95.76 (provisional) against the us dollar on wednesday as a sharp rise in global crude oil prices amid heightened tensions in west asia kept markets on edge. a sharp decline in domestic equity markets put further p
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Horizon Industrial Parks (HIPL) IPO subscribed 1.45 times

The offer received bids for 36.37 crore shares as against 25.13 crore shares on offer.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO subscribed 62.97 times

The offer received bids for 395.21 crore shares as against 6.27 crore shares on offer.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

FDA temporarily suspends CEAT's license to procure Methanol

The suspension order is yet to be effective. the company has made alternate arrangements to procure methanol in compliance with the applicable rules. the issues raised in the suspension order have already been addressed. accordingly, no material adverse i
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Shankesh Jewellers IPO subscribed 94%

The offer received bids for 2.60 crore shares as against 2.76 crore shares on offer.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

Sunshine Pictures IPO subscribed 18.46 times

The offer received bids for 10.12 crore shares as against 54.86 lakh shares on offer.
Tag: Business Markets India    Source: business-standard.com   Dated: 2026-08-19

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