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18 Aug 2026
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Bitcoin hits $64,200 on ETF interest and Fed pause hopes

Bitcoin surged past $64,000 as improving US spot Bitcoin ETF demand signaled growing institutional interest, despite rising exchange balances raising selling pressure concerns.

18 Aug 2026
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Indeed report finds job title inflation outpacing pay in India

A report reveals nearly 60% of Indian professionals feel their job titles don't align with compensation, highlighting a growing disconnect in workplace recognition and rewards.

18 Aug 2026
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Hexaware CEO R Srikrishna says fresh graduates will shape AI

The percentage of freshers in IT hiring has temporarily declined, but Hexaware CEO R Srikrishna believes younger, AI-native talent will play a pivotal role as the industry evolves.

18 Aug 2026
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Lenskart shares jump 4.5% after JV sets up China subsidiary

Lenskart shares climbed 4.5% after its joint venture, Baofeng Framekart Technology, incorporated Wenzhou Framekart Trade Co Ltd as a step-down subsidiary in China.

18 Aug 2026
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Google to phase out Pixel production in China by 2027

Google plans to cease Pixel production in China by 2027, shifting operations to India and Vietnam amid geopolitical tensions and efforts to diversify its supply chain.

18 Aug 2026
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Zoho's Sridhar Vembu says AI investments could raise device prices

Zoho's Sridhar Vembu links rising smartphone, laptop, and component prices to massive AI-driven infrastructure investments distorting global technology supply chains.

18 Aug 2026
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Tube Investments shares rise as Q1 revenue jumps 17.7%

Tube Investments of India shares jumped 8% after reporting a 5% YoY profit dip but a 17.7% revenue rise in Q1FY27. Motilal Oswal reaffirmed its Buy rating with a Rs 3,379 target.

18 Aug 2026
Bharti Airtel

Your phone bills might go up by 10-12% soon

India's telecom sector is gearing up for a fresh wave of tariff hikes, with an expected increase of 10-12% in the next three to six months.

18 Aug 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

Why Noel Tata plans to meet RBI before August-end

Noel Tata, Chairman of Tata Trusts and representing the majority shareholding in private company Tata Sons, is likely to meet Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officials before this month ends.

18 Aug 2026
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UK ONS says rising costs drive job openings down 18,000

Job vacancies have dropped to their lowest level since 2021, with 18,000 fewer roles available compared to last year, according to the latest ONS data.

18 Aug 2026
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India drafts rule to let parent FDI approvals cover subsidiaries

The government is drafting major changes to FDI rules, potentially easing approval requirements for subsidiaries and large investments exceeding ₹5,000 crore, sources reveal.

18 Aug 2026
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Gurugram-based NeoGeo raises $20 million Series A for global expansion

Geospatial intelligence startup NeoGeo raised $20 million in its Series A round, co-led by Aavishkaar Capital and Neev Fund II, to drive international growth.

18 Aug 2026
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N Chandrasekaran resigns as Tata Sons chairman amid board deadlock

N Chandrasekaran resigned as Tata Sons chairman following prolonged uncertainty over his continuation, governance disputes with Tata Trusts, and unresolved regulatory challenges.

18 Aug 2026
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Biocon shares up 2% after US FDA clears Yesintek autoinjector

Biocon shares rose 2% to Rs 420.25 after its US subsidiary secured supplemental FDA approval for Yesintek single-dose prefilled autoinjectors in two strengths.

18 Aug 2026
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SEBI rolls out incident reporting portal and Cyber Suraksha portal

Sebi has launched the Incident Reporting Portal and Cyber Suraksha Portal to enhance cybersecurity reporting, threat sharing, and resilience across India's financial ecosystem.

18 Aug 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic's revenue run rate soars to $65B

Anthropic's annualized revenue run rate has surpassed $65 billion, a massive jump from the $47 billion it reported in May and an even more impressive leap from around $9 billion at the end of 2025.

18 Aug 2026
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Freshworks co-founder Girish Mathrubootham joins $280 million Wispr round valuing $2B

Girish Mathrubootham, co-founder of Freshworks, has invested in voice-native AI startup Wispr through Together Fund, participating in its $280 million Series B funding round.

18 Aug 2026
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NIS Management reports 35% June quarter net profit at 7cr

NIS Management's net profit surged 35% to ₹7 crore in Q1, driven by improved operating efficiencies and disciplined execution, alongside a 16% rise in income to ₹116 crore.

18 Aug 2026
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Jio keeps ₹299 plan with Prime's 1-year price guarantee

Jio will continue its Rs 299 plan, but users must subscribe to the Rs 300 Prime membership for a one-year price guarantee, protecting against future tariff hikes.

18 Aug 2026
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Delhivery reports April-June 2026 revenue ₹2,930.73cr, net profit ₹31.91cr

Delhivery reported consolidated net sales of Rs 2,930.73 crore in June 2026, marking a robust year-on-year growth of 27.76% compared to Rs 2,294 crore in June 2025.

18 Aug 2026
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Behari Lal Engineering IPO to list on Indian exchanges tomorrow

Behari Lal Engineering IPO is set to debut on the Indian stock market tomorrow, with a strong grey market premium (GMP) of ₹105 hinting at a promising listing.

18 Aug 2026
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Meta faces $200 billion trial in California over children's safety

A landmark trial against Meta begins in California, with states alleging the company made Facebook and Instagram addictive for children, seeking $200 billion in damages.

18 Aug 2026
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India's NSE plans $55B IPO, shareholders to sell 6%

The National Stock Exchange of India is targeting a valuation of up to Rs 5.26 lakh crore ($55 billion) in its upcoming IPO, with shares priced between Rs 2,000-2,100.

18 Aug 2026
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HDFC Bank shares fall to ₹724.95 near 52-week low

HDFC Bank shares fell 0.56% to ₹724.95 on August 18, nearing their 52-week low of ₹722, with sell-side orders dominating at 56.38% of total traded volume.

18 Aug 2026
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India's 2036 bond yield jumps to 6.8407% as oil rises

Indian government bonds weakened as Brent crude surpassed $90 a barrel, while the Reserve Bank of India's early closure of its swap facility added to market pressures.

18 Aug 2026
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Invesco launches India Pharma and Healthcare Fund, NFO now open

Invesco Mutual Fund has introduced the Invesco India Pharma and Healthcare Fund, an open-ended equity scheme. The NFO opens on August 18 and closes on September 1.

18 Aug 2026
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Houthi naval blockade threatens India's $136.54 billion EU trade

The escalating Red Sea blockade and Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten India's supply chains, raising logistics costs and disrupting global trade routes.

18 Aug 2026
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AvenuesAI revenue jumps 111.39% to ₹2,533.38cr, net profit drops 41.77%

AvenuesAI's standalone net sales soared to Rs 2,533.38 crore in June 2026, marking an impressive year-on-year growth of 111.39% from Rs 1,198.42 crore in June 2025.

18 Aug 2026
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Sham Foam's IPO debut drops 24% amid weak sentiment

Sham Foam shares debuted at ₹104, a 20% discount to the issue price of ₹130, and quickly hit the lower circuit at ₹98.80 amid weak market sentiment.

18 Aug 2026
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Milky Mist Dairy Food IPO raises ₹1,553 cr, opens ₹165

Milky Mist Dairy Food shares listed at Rs 165 on the BSE, an 18% premium over the issue price of Rs 140, surpassing grey market expectations of Rs 159.70.

18 Aug 2026
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Bitcoin climbs past $64,000 as the only major crypto gaining

Bitcoin rose above $64,000 on Tuesday, gaining over 1% daily, while other major cryptocurrencies like Ether and XRP saw declines or marginal movements in a subdued market.

18 Aug 2026
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Odisha raises Semicon 2.0 subsidy to 35% reaching 75% support

Odisha increases its state subsidy to 35% under Semicon 2.0, countering the Centre's reduced cap of 40%, aiming to maintain a competitive edge in semiconductor investments.

18 Aug 2026
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Arianna Rodriguez sues In-N-Out alleging religious discrimination and wrongful firing

Arianna Rodriguez, a former In-N-Out cook, alleges wrongful termination and retaliation after her Sundays-off religious accommodation was revoked under new management in 2025.

18 Aug 2026
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Orient Bell reports ₹200.96cr for June quarter and ₹8.43cr profit

Orient Bell reported standalone net sales of Rs 200.96 crore in June 2026, marking a 43.31% year-on-year growth from Rs 140.23 crore in June 2025.

18 Aug 2026
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Rupee slips to 95.68 against US dollar as oil rises

The rupee weakened by 7 paise to 95.68 against the US dollar as crude oil prices surged past $91 per barrel, increasing demand for dollars linked to oil payments.

18 Aug 2026
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Tata Sons annual meeting scheduled August 18 may be delayed

The Tata Sons AGM, scheduled for August 18, faces likely adjournment due to quorum issues stemming from the Sir Ratan Tata Trust's inability to nominate a joint representative.

18 Aug 2026
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Ex-Dunzo Dalvir Suri named Superhealth operations head targeting 100 centers

Healthcare startup Superhealth has named Dunzo cofounder Dalvir Singh Suri as head of operations to lead its expansion from one hospital to 100 multispecialty centres across India.

18 Aug 2026
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Indian 10-year bond yield rises to 6.8326% on Tuesday

Indian bonds opened three basis points lower at 6.83% on August 18, influenced by rising US yields and Brent crude prices amid escalating US-Iran tensions.

18 Aug 2026
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ICICI Bank raises $750 million, total dollar borrowing $2.05B

ICICI Bank raised $750 million through a dollar bond issuance, bringing its total fundraising to $2.05 billion in a month, leveraging the RBI's concessional swap window.

18 Aug 2026
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Gold falls 0.55% to ₹155,090 and silver drops 1%

Gold and silver prices on the MCX fell by up to 1% as rising oil prices fueled fears of potential rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve and global central banks.

18 Aug 2026
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Noel Tata to meet RBI on Tata Sons listing requirement

Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts, is set to meet RBI officials by August-end to discuss deregistering Tata Sons as an NBFC-CIC, aiming to avoid a mandatory IPO.

18 Aug 2026
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South Korea's Kospi hits 7,168.57 amid AI and chip demand

South Korea's Kospi jumped 2.73%, marking its sixth consecutive session of gains, as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix surged on strong AI-driven demand for semiconductors.

18 Aug 2026
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Wispr raises $280 million at $2B valuation in funding round

Wispr, known for its AI dictation tool Flow, raised $280 million in Series B funding led by Menlo Ventures, reaching a $2 billion valuation amidst growing voice AI demand.

18 Aug 2026
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RBI advances NRI swap deadline, rupee opens weaker at 95.67

The Indian rupee opened at 95.67 per dollar on August 18, slightly weaker than the previous close of 95.61, amid rising oil prices and U.S. bond yield pressures.

18 Aug 2026
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Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu warns memory prices jumped 500%

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu highlights the challenges posed by a 500% surge in memory prices over 12 months, making it increasingly difficult for businesses to operate efficiently.

18 Aug 2026
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Augmont Enterprises IPO opens August 21 priced ₹750-₹788, raising ₹825cr

Augmont Enterprises has set its IPO price band at ₹750-788 per share, with subscriptions open from 21 to 25 August. The ₹825-crore issue includes a fresh issue and an OFS.

18 Aug 2026
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Indo-MIM stock jumps 10% after 1st-quarter results, trading at ₹950.5

Indo-MIM shares jumped 10% following robust Q1 results, marking its first quarterly report as a public company with double-digit revenue growth and expanded EBITDA margins.

18 Aug 2026
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Lloyds Business Barometer finds AI has created jobs across UK.

A Lloyds survey reveals that over half of UK businesses report job creation due to AI, with a quarter actively hiring for AI skills and new technology-specific roles.

18 Aug 2026
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Brent tops $90 as US declines to extend ceasefire

Brent crude surpassed $90 per barrel as escalating Iran-US tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns over global oil supply and shipping routes.

18 Aug 2026
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Shankesh Jewellers launches ₹367cr IPO with bidding closing August 20

Shankesh Jewellers' ₹367-crore IPO opens today, offering shares priced between ₹88-93. The issue includes a fresh equity release and an offer-for-sale by promoter shareholders.

18 Aug 2026
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Noel Tata to meet RBI over Tata Sons private status

Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts, is set to meet RBI officials this month to address retaining Tata Sons as an unlisted entity amid regulatory requirements.

18 Aug 2026
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Indian markets may open nervously as Brent crude hits $90

Brent crude surged to $90 amid escalating US-Iran tensions and supply risks, while rising US bond yields stoked inflation concerns, impacting global market sentiment.

18 Aug 2026
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Nasdaq plans nearly 23 hours weekday trading pending regulatory approval

Nasdaq plans to launch an overnight trading session from 9 pm to 4 am ET, extending its trading hours to nearly 23 hours a day, pending regulatory approval.

18 Aug 2026
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Prisma Global launches India's 1st AI solutions company bond 200cr

Prisma Global becomes the first Indian AI company to issue bonds, raising Rs 200 crore after strong investor demand oversubscribed its initial Rs 50-crore offering.

18 Aug 2026
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Alphabet makes 1st Australian dollar bond issuance aiming A$5 billion

Alphabet Inc. launches its debut Australian dollar bond offering, aiming to raise A$5 billion as the tech giant ramps up funding for its soaring AI investments.

18 Aug 2026
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Oil prices reach July highs amid rising Middle East tensions

Oil prices rose amid stalled US-Iran peace talks, with Iran adopting an offensive stance and shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz threatening global energy stability.

18 Aug 2026
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Razorpay launches Vulcan India's 1st AI payments model today

Razorpay will launch Vulcan, India’s first transformer-based AI foundation model for payments, on August 18, 2026, designed to enhance payment reliability and fraud detection.

18 Aug 2026
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Razorpay launches Vulcan, India's 1st AI payments foundation model

Razorpay unveils Vulcan, India’s first payments foundation model, leveraging AI to enhance payment success rates and combat fraud in the digital payments ecosystem.

18 Aug 2026
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Indian government may drop bank guarantees freeing trillions for MSMEs

The Centre is considering replacing performance bank guarantees with credit guarantee schemes, potentially freeing up trillions in working capital for over 74 million Indian MSMEs.

18 Aug 2026
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Asian stocks mixed as oil surge draws investor attention

Asian equities showed varied performance on Tuesday, with South Korean shares rising 3% post-holiday, while Brent crude oil prices climbed to $91.15 amid geopolitical tensions.

18 Aug 2026
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SEBI tightens mutual fund startup rules in India for transparency

Sebi introduces a single application form for mutual fund registration, requiring detailed disclosures on ownership, financial stability, and governance practices.

18 Aug 2026
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Mumbai-based Rezolv raises $12.5 million to expand AI credit services

Rezolv, founded by ex-Kissht cofounders in 2024, raised $12.5 million led by Norwest to enhance AI-driven credit services and expand beyond debt collection solutions.

18 Aug 2026
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Payward joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to deploy Claude Mythos 5

Payward, Kraken's parent company, has joined Anthropic’s Project Glasswing to leverage Claude Mythos 5, an advanced AI model for identifying and fixing software vulnerabilities.

18 Aug 2026
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Relay AI workflow tool shuts down while staff join Google

Relay, an AI-powered workflow automation tool launched in 2021, is shutting down. Its founder and key staff are joining Google’s Chrome team to enhance AI integration.

18 Aug 2026
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BBC seeks subpoenas in $10B Trump defamation suit, trial 2027

The BBC has asked a US federal court to subpoena Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Jared Kushner for testimony in Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit.

18 Aug 2026
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Anthropic PBC posts $65bn revenue run rate before possible IPO

Anthropic's revenue run rate has surged past $65 billion, marking a sevenfold increase since last year and strengthening its plans for a public listing this fall.

18 Aug 2026
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Paramount Skydance seeks $1.88B bond from 12 states amid merger

Paramount has requested a $1.88 billion bond from 12 states suing to block its $110 billion Warner Bros. merger, citing financial harm from delays and litigation costs.

18 Aug 2026
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India's borrowers with 4+ lenders fall to 1.35 million as of end-June 2026

Stricter underwriting practices have reduced overleveraged borrowers to 2%, aiding the sector's recovery from a recent asset quality crisis.

18 Aug 2026
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Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump support WorldClaw via $1

Eric and Don Jr. Trump promote USD1, a stablecoin linked to a Hong Kong startup enabling access to Chinese AI models despite the administration's anti-China stance.

18 Aug 2026
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NVIDIA guarantees up to $105bn for OpenAI Ohio data center

Nvidia has pledged up to $105 billion to support OpenAI's lease of a massive Ohio data centre, aiming to secure long-term infrastructure for AI development and chip demand.

18 Aug 2026
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India files WTO challenge to US tariff on quartz products

India has initiated WTO consultations over US tariff-rate quotas on quartz surface imports, marking its fourth recent challenge to American trade measures.

18 Aug 2026
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SEBI launches CAS, stock auction prices drift 0.5% to 1%

India's new closing auction session has faced initial challenges, including price divergence and low participation, but aims to enhance market efficiency and transparency.

18 Aug 2026
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Juniper Hotels to double luxury rooms to 4,000, invests ₹1,930cr

Juniper Hotels, India’s largest Hyatt-affiliated hotel owner, aims to double its portfolio to 4,000 rooms by 2027, investing ₹1,930 crore across five greenfield projects.

18 Aug 2026
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Manipal Health Enterprises to acquire Kinder Women's Hospital for ₹130cr

Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd will acquire Kinder Women’s Hospital and Fertility Centre in Bengaluru for ₹130 crore, adding a 100-bed facility to its growing hospital network.

18 Aug 2026
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US 30-year Treasury yield hits 5.29% since 2007 financial crisis

The yield on 30-year US Treasuries surged to 5.29%, the highest since 2007, driven by rising national debt, increased bond sales, and persistent inflation above the Fed's target.

18 Aug 2026
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India's CAD rises to $3.1 billion amid West Asia crisis

India's current account deficit rose marginally to $3.1 billion in Q1FY27, driven by a wider merchandise trade gap as imports outpaced exports amid rising oil and commodity prices.

18 Aug 2026
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U.S.-listed bitcoin ETFs see $389.7 million outflow, biggest since June

US-listed Bitcoin ETFs saw $389.7 million in weekly outflows by August 10, reversing early August inflows as cautious investor sentiment weighed on the cryptocurrency market.

18 Aug 2026
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ICRA pegs India's April-June GDP at 7% amid services slowdown

India's GDP growth is projected to hit a four-quarter low of 7% in April-June 2026, driven by slower services sector expansion and ongoing global economic uncertainties.

18 Aug 2026
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Godavari Biorefineries wins European patent for oral cancer composition

Godavari Biorefineries Limited has obtained a European patent for a pharmaceutical composition enhancing solubility and bioavailability of novel anti-cancer compounds.

18 Aug 2026
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SEBI rolls out single application form for new mutual funds

SEBI has introduced a single consolidated application form for mutual fund registration, replacing the multi-stage process to streamline approvals and enhance efficiency.

18 Aug 2026
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Netweb Technologies launches ₹1,200cr QIP offering around 25.05-25.48L shares

Netweb Technologies has initiated a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) to raise ₹1,200 crore, offering shares at an indicative price of ₹4,710–₹4,790 per share.

18 Aug 2026
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Micromax's Bhagwati Products to invest ₹1,015cr in India electronics manufacturing

Bhagwati Products, Micromax's manufacturing arm, will invest ₹1,015 crore in display manufacturing and precision moulding under the ECMS initiative.

18 Aug 2026
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Gold rebounds to around $4,400 after midyear price crash

Gold rebounded 9% in August to $4,400 an ounce as easing oil prices and softer U.S. inflation renewed institutional and central bank interest following the Iran war-driven selloff.

18 Aug 2026
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Groq raises $350 million disruptive-led, planned NVIDIA participation, pivots to AI-infrastructure

Groq secured $350 million, led by Disruptive and Nvidia, as it transitions from AI chipmaking to providing GPU-powered AI infrastructure services globally.

18 Aug 2026
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Third Circuit finds Sun Pharma not liable in Lipitor lawsuit

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries secured a favorable verdict from the U.S. appellate court, affirming a 2008 patent settlement with Pfizer over generic Lipitor.

18 Aug 2026
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ICICI Bank raises $750 million via 5-year dollar bonds at 5.42%

ICICI Bank secured $750 million through five-year dollar bonds at 105 basis points over US Treasuries, marking its second issuance in a month amid strong institutional demand.

18 Aug 2026
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SEBI warns on live trading streams and unregistered advisory chats

SEBI has alerted investors about unregistered live trading sessions on social media, highlighting concerns over misuse of real-time market data and unauthorized investment advice.

18 Aug 2026
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MeitY approves ₹7,877cr ECMS projects including Wipro ₹1,033cr increase

The IT Ministry has approved ₹7,877 crore worth of projects under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme to boost domestic production.

18 Aug 2026
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ByteDance and Motion Picture Association agree safeguards for copyrighted AI

ByteDance and the Motion Picture Association have agreed to enhance copyright safeguards for AI tools like Seedance, addressing concerns over unauthorized use of protected content.

18 Aug 2026
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NVIDIA invests $1.5 billion in SB Energy for OpenAI ports-pike

Nvidia announced a $1.5 billion investment in SB Energy, securing exclusive rights to supply compute infrastructure for OpenAI’s Ports-Pike data center near Cincinnati, Ohio.

18 Aug 2026
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Advanced economies' borrowing costs highest since 2008 could prompt hikes

Government bond yields in the US, UK, France, Germany, and Japan surged to their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis amid inflation fears and geopolitical tensions.

18 Aug 2026
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Quant Mutual Fund launches silver ETF and arbitrage FOF

Quant Mutual Fund has introduced the quant Silver ETF and Income Plus Arbitrage Active FOF, offering diversification through silver exposure and a dynamic debt-arbitrage strategy.

18 Aug 2026
Iran

Oil prices cross $91 as US-Iran ceasefire ends

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after the end of a fragile US-Iran truce.

18 Aug 2026
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SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey says cybersecurity top board concern

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized that cybersecurity has evolved into a board-level concern and stressed the need for secure, accountable AI deployment.

18 Aug 2026
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Mopshop Distribution launches IPO at ₹138 on Aug 19

Mopshop Distribution's Rs 27.26-crore IPO opens on August 19, priced at Rs 138 per share, aiming to fund debt repayment, logistics expansion, and a rooftop solar plant.

18 Aug 2026
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Uber Eats teams with Zipline targeting 1 million daily drone deliveries

Uber teams up with Zipline to integrate drones into Uber Eats, aiming for one million daily deliveries by 2029 and five-to-10-minute order fulfillment in key markets.

18 Aug 2026
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Sunshine Pictures allocates 2,351,140 shares at ₹360 raising ₹84.64cr

Sunshine Pictures raised ₹84.64 crore from nine anchor investors ahead of its IPO launch, allocating 2,351,140 equity shares at ₹360 per share on 17 August 2026.

18 Aug 2026
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SAS restarts Mumbai Copenhagen flights Oct 1 2026 226-seat A330

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will launch non-stop flights between Copenhagen and Mumbai from October 1, marking its return to India after a 17-year hiatus.

17 Aug 2026
Bharti Airtel

Meet Shabnam Sinha, World Bank-veteran named Airtel Payments Bank chief

Airtel Payments Bank has announced a major leadership change, with Shabnam Sinha set to take over as chairperson from October 1, 2026.

17 Aug 2026
India

Festive season to generate 2.7L temporary, gig jobs in India

India's upcoming festive season is set to generate between 2.5 lakh and 2.7 lakh temporary and gig jobs, a report by Adecco India has said.

17 Aug 2026
Reliance Jio

Jio Prime membership relaunched in India: What are the benefits?

Reliance Jio has relaunched its popular Jio Prime membership in India, but with a new focus.

17 Aug 2026
India

India's unemployment hits 4-month low of 5.1% in July

India's unemployment rate has dropped to a four-month low of 5.1% in July, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

17 Aug 2026
Karnataka

Sugar prices rise, making mills favor sugar over ethanol

A surge in sugar prices has led Indian mills to prioritize sugar production over ethanol, as per their quarterly earnings calls earlier this month.

17 Aug 2026
Nifty

CAS here to stay, SEBI says as it reviews concerns

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey has said that the Closing Auction Session (CAS) is here to stay.

17 Aug 2026
Supreme Court Of India

Airlines not following fare rules could be grounded: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has warned that airlines not complying with the Indian government's fare directions could be grounded.

17 Aug 2026
SpiceJet

SpiceJet just settled a ₹60cr payment dispute with aircraft lessor

SpiceJet has settled a payment dispute of around ₹60 crore with aircraft lessor Aviator ML.

This Temasek-backed renewable energy company plans $500M IPO in India

Temasek Holdings-backed renewable energy firm, Sembcorp Industries is gearing up to file for an initial public offering (IPO) of its Indian subsidiary, Sembcorp Green Infra Ltd.

17 Aug 2026
China

China's economy loses momentum as industrial output slows

China's economic recovery appears to be losing momentum in July, with industrial output growth slowing and retail sales rising less than expected.

17 Aug 2026
Personal Finance

Gold might hit $4,600 mark by end of August

Gold and silver prices could continue their upward trend as a weaker US dollar and a more dovish Federal Reserve are expected to boost demand for these precious metals.

17 Aug 2026
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

BSE shares down nearly 5% today: Here we decode why

Shares of BSE Ltd fell by nearly 5% today, hitting a day's low of ₹3,296 on the NSE.

17 Aug 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman

High-powered banking committee for 'Viksit Bharat' on the way: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is expected to announce a high-powered committee on banking for 'Viksit Bharat.'

17 Aug 2026
India

US to become India's largest LPG supplier, says OPEC

The United States is poised to become India's largest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier, overtaking the Middle East Gulf (MEG).

17 Aug 2026
China

SHEIN targets $25B IPO valuation, down from $100B

SHEIN, the Singapore-headquartered online fast-fashion retailer known for its affordable clothing, is planning to launch its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) later this week.

17 Aug 2026
Nestle

Nestle plans new products tailored for weight-loss drug users

Nestle is developing new products specifically for users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy.

17 Aug 2026
India

India's life insurance coverage grows, but low-value policies still dominate

India's life insurance policy landscape has evolved over the last five years, with a noticeable shift toward higher sum assured categories.

17 Aug 2026
Personal Finance

Indian government bonds see decline today: What's the reason?

The demand for Indian government bonds witnessed a decline today, following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) unexpected early closure of its concessional swap window for foreign-currency deposits.

17 Aug 2026
KFC

KFC denies serving stale chicken at outlet in Karnataka

KFC has responded to allegations of serving stale chicken at its Mangaluru outlet.

17 Aug 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

RBI proposes guidelines for floating-rate loans: How they affect you?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a new set of guidelines to protect borrowers with floating-rate loans from changes in interest rate benchmarks.

17 Aug 2026
Reliance Industries

How Reliance-Rolls-Royce pact could transform India's defence sector over 15-years

Reliance Industries and British aerospace giant Rolls-Royce have teamed up to develop an indigenous combat aircraft engine for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program.

17 Aug 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

RBI closing special foreign currency deposit window on August 31

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has advanced the closure date for its special Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposit scheme.

17 Aug 2026
Donald Trump

Gold rises toward $4,400 as US rate hike fears ease

Gold prices witnessed a slight increase on Monday, thanks to a weaker dollar and new economic data from the US.

17 Aug 2026
Amazon

India's quick commerce market crosses 9M daily orders

India's quick commerce industry has hit a major milestone, crossing nine million daily orders.

17 Aug 2026
Assam

India plans ₹10,000cr waterway network to boost logistics

India is gearing up to expand its inland waterways network with a massive investment of over ₹10,000 crore, as per a Mint report.

17 Aug 2026
OpenAI

OpenAI disbands team assessing AI model risks

OpenAI has disbanded its preparedness team, a group that assessed the risk levels of its artificial intelligence (AI) models.

Alibaba sells gaming unit to focus on AI, cloud computing

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has agreed to sell its gaming division, Lingxi Games, in a deal worth at least $1.5 billion. The buyer is Asian private equity firm Trustar Capital.

17 Aug 2026
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

Dhoot Transmission shares debut at 38% premium over IPO price

Dhoot Transmission made a strong debut on the stock market today.

17 Aug 2026
OpenAI

Stripe to acquire AI start-up OpenRouter for $7B

Stripe, the leading payment processor, has finalized an agreement to acquire OpenRouter, a start-up specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) model switching, according to Bloomberg.

17 Aug 2026
Donald Trump

Oil nears $90 as US-Iran peace talks stall

Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Monday, with Brent crude futures increasing to nearly $90 per barrel.

Shiprocket IPO allotment today: How to check status online

Shiprocket, a leading e-commerce enablement platform, is set to finalize its IPO allotment today.

16 Aug 2026
iQOO

Amber to manufacture OPPO, OnePlus, and Realme smartphones

Amber Enterprises India, a leading electronics manufacturing services company, expects to start manufacturing smartphones for Chinese brands OPPO, OnePlus, and Realme from the March 2027 quarter.

7 companies set to launch IPOs next week

The primary market is gearing up for a busy week with seven companies, including Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, planning to raise over ₹6,400 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs).

16 Aug 2026
Flipkart

'Self-serving, disgusting': Why Flipkart's 'Freedom Sale' ad is facing backlash

E-commerce giant Flipkart is facing severe criticism over its latest advertisement for the "Freedom Sale."

16 Aug 2026
Sachin Tendulkar

This SRK-backed company wants to raise ₹660cr via IPO

Purple Style Labs, the parent company of Pernia's Pop-Up Shop and backed by Shah Rukh Khan and Sachin Tendulkar, is gearing up to launch a ₹660 crore initial public offering (IPO) by the end of August.

16 Aug 2026
Indian Government

How Modi government plans to protect India from LPG shortage

In a major policy shift, the Indian government has set refinery- and company-specific maximum LPG production levels for the first time.

16 Aug 2026
San Francisco

AI fires human employee for being late

In a first-of-its-kind incident, an artificial intelligence (AI) system has fired a human employee from a retail store in San Francisco.

16 Aug 2026
Ministry of Finance

Project Insight-2.0 debuts on January 27: How it helps taxpayers?

The Finance Ministry is gearing up to launch Project Insight 2.0, on January 27, 2028.

16 Aug 2026
United States of America

This billionaire hedge fund manager might lose $6.2B in divorce

Billionaire hedge fund manager John Overdeck is embroiled in a multi-billion dollar divorce battle with his wife, Laura.

16 Aug 2026
Meta

Why Meta is staring at potential $200B penalty in US

A coalition of US states is seeking around $200 billion in damages from Meta.

16 Aug 2026
India

Can India be a $20T economy by 2036?

India has the potential to become a $20 trillion economy by 2036, according to a report by Equirus.

Market cap of India's top 5 companies down ₹1L crore

The combined market capitalization of five out of India's top 10 most valued companies fell by a whopping ₹1 lakh crore last week.

16 Aug 2026
Goldman Sachs

Global AI investment to hit $1 trillion: Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs Research has predicted that global investment in artificial intelligence (AI) will reach around $1 trillion by 2026.

16 Aug 2026
Foreign Investment

FPIs invest ₹16,621cr in Indian equities in August

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have invested ₹16,621 crore in Indian equities during the first half of August.

16 Aug 2026
Zoom

Indian-origin CEO who fired 900 employees over Zoom loses job

Vishal Garg, the Indian-origin CEO of Better Home & Finance, has been ousted from his position.

16 Aug 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic CEO's wife pitched 'luxury porn' business to Jeffrey Epstein

Cami Clark, the entrepreneur and wife of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, is under renewed scrutiny over her past business dealings with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

15 Aug 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic is eyeing $190-$200B revenue by 2028: Report

Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, is forecasting a staggering revenue of $190-200 billion by 2028.

15 Aug 2026
Indian Government

Modi government reduces windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports

The Indian government has announced a reduction in the windfall tax on diesel as well as aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports.

15 Aug 2026
Warren Buffett

Google parent is now Berkshire Hathaway's 3rd largest investment

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has increased its stake in Alphabet, the parent company of Google, by a staggering 83% in the second quarter.

15 Aug 2026
Tata Sons

Why AGM of Tata Sons is in doubt

The annual general meeting (AGM) of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, is in jeopardy.

15 Aug 2026
Indian Government

Modi government launches special disclosure scheme for foreign assets, income

The Indian government has launched a special disclosure scheme for taxpayers to declare specific foreign assets and undisclosed income.

15 Aug 2026
Narendra Modi

Modi wants 50 Indian firms in Fortune 500 by 2036

On Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi challenged Indian businesses to aim for global leadership in sectors like banking, pharmaceuticals, consulting, and technology.

15 Aug 2026
Amazon

US: Customers can't file class-action lawsuits against Amazon anymore

Amazon has reintroduced binding arbitration for its US customers, effectively barring them from filing class-action lawsuits.

15 Aug 2026
PayPal

Stripe and Advent International in talks to acquire PayPal

PayPal, the leading digital payments company, is said to be in talks with a consortium of investors, including Stripe and private equity firm Advent International for a sale.

14 Aug 2026
Tata Sons

Race to succeed Natarajan Chandrasekaran as Tata Sons chairman begins

The race to succeed Natarajan Chandrasekaran as the chairman of Tata Sons has begun, with a mix of senior executives and family members in the fray.

14 Aug 2026
Donald Trump

Musk's pay 2.5M times higher than average Tesla worker's

A report by the AFL-CIO, America's largest labor union federation, has revealed that Elon Musk's compensation at Tesla in 2025 was an astounding 2.5 million times more than that of an average employee at the company.

14 Aug 2026
India

Russia supplies over 50% of India's oil imports in July

India's dependence on Russian crude oil has hit an all-time high, with imports from the country accounting for 50.83% of total imports in July or or 2.47 million barrels per day (bpd)

14 Aug 2026
Boston Celtics

How Lakers' $12.5B sale came together in one weekend

The Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic franchises in sports history, has been sold for a record-breaking $12.5 billion.

BSNL ₹1 plan offers unlimited calling, 1GB/daily data, 100 SMS

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reintroduced its ₹1 prepaid plan for new customers across all telecom circles.

Shiprocket IPO closes today, GMP signals 36% listing gain

Shiprocket, one of India's leading e-commerce enablement platform, has witnessed a stellar response for its IPO.

14 Aug 2026
Hyderabad

Zee shares jump 7% as SAT clears ₹3,143cr fundraise

Shares of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) jumped by 7% on Friday after the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) provided interim relief in its case against the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

14 Aug 2026
Inflation

India's wholesale inflation cools but stays near 10% in July

India's wholesale inflation has eased to 9.78% in July, down from June's 9.87%, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce on Friday.

14 Aug 2026
Elon Musk

Musk owns 48.4% of SpaceX, stake worth over $900B

Elon Musk owns a whopping 48.4% of SpaceX, according to a regulatory filing. The stake is worth over $900 billion at current market prices.

14 Aug 2026
Donald Trump

Trump slaps 100% tariffs on drones and aircraft component imports

US President Donald Trump has announced a major tariff hike on the existing import of drones and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) components.