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Six companies, including Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, plan to raise nearly ₹5,600 crore via IPOs starting August 17.
Foreign investors bought ₹16,621 crore in Indian stocks in August's first half, reversing a four-month selling streak. The inflows remain sensitive to global cues, analysts said.
Indian equities face a data-light week as Strait of Hormuz tensions and crude oil prices take center stage after last week's decline. Fed minutes due Aug. 19 also in focus.
Chennai resident Vijaya Kawar's ₹2.11 crore hospital bill got only ₹85 lakh approved. Decode the deduction terms — R&C charges, MoU discount, and more — that can shrink your claim.
The 8th Pay Commission has completed half its timeline. A look at how minimum basic pay evolved from ₹55 to ₹18,000 across seven commissions, and what employees demand next.
Voltas Q1 profit rose 51% to ₹212.8 crore as room AC volume surged 45%. Market share hit 17.3%. Electro-mechanical projects revenue fell 27% amid project delays.
Mangaluru food safety officials sealed a KFC outlet after a customer reported spoiled chicken in an online order. Samples sent for testing. The action is part of a broader Karnataka-wide inspection drive.
E. coli found in drinking water coolers at nine stations across four railway zones. CAG audit shows 89% of 512 stations fall short of minimum amenity norms.
Mackenzie Dern retained her strawweight title with a unanimous decision win at UFC 330, but Joe Rogan flagged a defensive lapse in the fifth round that could give future opponents a blueprint.
India's space startup count reached 440, with 18 private firms cleared for launches. Two commercial rockets are due in FY26-27. Private investment hit $618.5 million by March 2026.
21 lakh EPF accounts holding ₹8,500 crore are inactive. The government blames non-filing of claims and says a new auto-claim feature under the 2026 scheme will help.
Finance Minister Simon Harris announced a multi-year plan to tighten crypto controls, implement the EU Transfer of Funds Regulation and expand intelligence sharing among agencies.
Police recovered a suicide note from the Rampurhat party office. Former TMC MLA and ex-deputy speaker Ashis Banerjee's body sent for post-mortem, sources said.
Crude oil settled 1.67% higher at $88.52 after Iran said no deal reopening Hormuz. India faces a $5-10 billion import bill hike if it cuts Russian crude, an economist warned.
Eligible taxpayers must track key income tax deadlines from August to December, including advance tax installments and belated return submissions. Penalties apply for missing them.
Arizona AG Kris Mayes announced $171,332 in refunds for 35 crypto ATM scam victims under a new state law requiring kiosk operators to repay victims who report fraud within 30 days.
Cboe BZX Exchange seeks SEC approval for 3x bitcoin and ether ETFs, the first triple-leveraged crypto funds for US investors, alongside gold, silver, crude and natural gas products.
Binance will stop processing transfers to 16 crypto platforms after U.S. and U.K. sanctions. The exchange warned that transfers may trigger compliance reviews and wallet restrictions.
Gen Z investors directed 21.9% of equity inflows to unleveraged ETFs in July, up from 18.5%, as single-stock exposure fell. The shift outpaced Millennials.
Converting too little leaves savings on the table; too much can push you into a higher bracket or trigger Medicare surcharges. Planners explain how to calculate the right Roth conversion amount.
Nvidia plans to invest $3B in SB Energy for a 10-GW Ohio data center for OpenAI. The chipmaker also cut its guarantee to $120B, easing investor concerns. A deal could be signed this weekend.
Taxpayers with undisclosed foreign assets up to ₹1 crore owe 30% tax plus 100% penalty — a 60% total cost. FAST-DS runs August 16 through December 31, 2026.
Aristocrat's revenue grew 11.7% a year to $6.6 billion. Santos posted a 43% debt ratio and an 8.2% ROE. Two ASX stocks, two different financial profiles.
A Mint article explains that nomination and a will serve different purposes, and life events like marriage or divorce make old choices outdated. Review at least once a year.
Deadliest raid since June deals kills 11 in south Lebanon. Israel says it targeted a Hezbollah commander. Talks set for Rome face new strain.
August bank closures hit five days in some states as RBI holiday calendar drives staggered shutdowns. Find out which days your local branch stays shut.
Cato data shows immigration agents face lower murder odds than civilians, yet masked raids have emptied Twin Cities schools; a DOJ probe and ACLU suit now test accountability.
Colombia's 2028 bond yield rose 12 bps as the quake toll neared 300 and Petro pressed Washington for tariff relief on top of a coffee harvest at risk.
Galaxy Research puts CLARITY Act passage odds at 10% for 2026; Polymarket now shows 19%. The Senate vote lands Sept. 15, ahead of midterm campaigning.
Apple has until March 7 to open iOS to sideloading or face EU fines of up to 10% of global revenue. Bernstein sees a $1B-$2B App Store hit if forced.