
J&K Bank Partners with HDFC Life for Enhanced Insurance Options
J&K Bank and HDFC Life join forces to expand insurance product offerings, focusing on ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ with diverse protection and investment solutions.

Ferrari Luce EV Smashes Records at Auction, Validates Strategy
Ferrari’s first electric vehicle, the Luce, sold for a record-breaking $40 million at auction, exceeding expectations and boosting company guidance.

Amazon Scans & Shreds Books for AI Training Data
Investigation reveals Amazon’s controversial practice of scanning and destroying physical books to gather data for its AI models, highlighting the demand for human-written content.

Dhanwel Hybrid Seeds IPO: Price Band Rs. 95-99, Opens Aug 19
Dhanwel Hybrid Seeds IPO opens Aug 19, 2026, with a price band of Rs. 95-99 per share. The company aims to raise Rs. 26.73 crore.

BSE Clearing Launches 3-Day SLB Contracts for Flexibility
BSE Clearing Ltd enhances market flexibility with new three-working-day contracts in its Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segment, featuring T+1 and T+3 settlement.

Axis Bank Hikes FCNR(B) Rate to 6.40% for Large Deposits
Axis Bank leads large banks by increasing its FCNR(B) deposit rate to 6.40% for deposits over $1 million, effective August 17, 2026. Learn more.

Sun Life Global Investments Announces August ETF Distributions
Sun Life Global Investments declared regular cash distributions for its ETF Series, payable August 31, 2026. Learn about key distributions and reinvestment options.

Nvidia Invests $1.5B in OpenAI’s Ohio Data Center
Nvidia’s $1.5B investment in SB Energy secures 8GW AI computing capacity for OpenAI’s Ohio data center, boosting chip demand and AI infrastructure.

Voltas Bets Big on Commercial AC for Growth, Eyes Data Centers
Voltas is strategically focusing on commercial air conditioning, especially data centers, as its next major growth driver, backed by significant investments.

OnePlus, Oppo Hike Smartphone Prices in India by ₹5,000
OnePlus and Oppo have significantly increased smartphone prices in India, with some models now costing up to ₹5,000 more. Check the latest price adjustments.

Netweb Technologies Raises ₹1,200 Cr for AI Expansion
Netweb Technologies launches a ₹1,200 crore QIP to boost AI server & supercomputing infrastructure, strengthening its market position and order pipeline.

Behari Lal Engineering IPO Oversubscribed 108x: Allotment Done
Behari Lal Engineering’s IPO saw massive demand, oversubscribing 108.51 times. Allotment finalized Aug 17, 2026, ahead of Aug 19 listing. Explore subscription details.

Paytm Stake Sale: Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s Entity Sells 4.98%
Resilient Asset Management, controlled by Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, plans to sell up to 4.98% of Paytm shares. Proceeds go to Antfin (Netherlands) Holding BV.

Nike Stock Hits 52-Week Low Amid Recovery & China Woes
Nike shares plummet to a new 52-week low of $39, driven by investor concerns over slow recovery, weak China demand, and dividend sustainability.

Jio-BlackRock Launches Regular Mutual Funds Amidst IPO Buzz
Jio-BlackRock expands mutual fund offerings with regular plans, boosting distributor access. Meanwhile, Tempsens Instruments announces IPO details.

SPR Auto Raises Rs 1000 Cr via QIP, Offers Up to 5% Discount
SPR Auto Tech Ltd. launches Rs 1,000 crore QIP, offering shares at up to a 5% discount to institutional investors. Floor price set at Rs 4,438.20.

Binance GDPR Probe: Data Sharing Leads to Russian Arrest
Binance faces GDPR inquiry after sharing user data with Russian authorities, leading to terrorism financing charges for an EU resident. Data privacy concerns rise.

Paytm Stake Sale: Founder’s Firm Sells Up to 4.98%
Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s Resilient Asset Management plans to sell up to 4.98% of Paytm via a block trade, signaling a strategic shift in the fintech giant’s ownership.

Bombay HC Fines Maharashtra FDA Rs 5 Lakh for Wrongful Shop Closure
Bombay High Court fines Maharashtra FDA Rs 5 Lakh for unjustly closing a Pune sweet shop for 34 days despite high compliance, criticizing the agency’s actions.

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650: Updated Model Launched in India
Royal Enfield updates the Continental GT 650 in India with new features like LED indicators and USB charging. Prices start at Rs 3.58 lakh. Explore the new variants and colors.

Shankesh Jewellers IPO: ₹110.15 Cr Anchor Funding Secured
Mumbai’s Shankesh Jewellers raises ₹110.15 Cr from 12 anchor investors ahead of its IPO opening on August 18, 2026. Details on price band, GMP, and IPO subscription.

Nippon India NFO: Income Plus Arbitrage Omni FoF Details
Explore Nippon India’s Income Plus Arbitrage Omni FoF Regular Growth NFO. Invest from Aug 17-31, 2026, with ₹500 minimum. Learn key details.

India’s Financial Sector Expands: Axis Bank, YES Bank & More
Explore the rapid growth in India’s financial sector, featuring key developments from Axis Bank, Abakkus Mutual Fund, YES Bank, and J&K Bank.

Amitabh Bachchan Leases Mumbai Commercial Space
Amitabh Bachchan leases three commercial floors in Andheri West, Mumbai, to TruNativ for ₹33 lakh/month, expanding his real estate portfolio.

iPhone 15 Faulty? Haryana Advocate Gets Rs 45,500 Refund
A Haryana advocate received a Rs 45,500 refund from Apple India for a faulty iPhone 15 after persistent issues and unresolved service requests.

Micromax Arm Invests ₹1,015 Cr to Boost India’s Electronics Manufacturing
Micromax subsidiary Bhagwati Products commits ₹1,015 Cr to display manufacturing & precision moulding, boosting India’s electronics sector and creating 10,000+ jobs.

Bank of India NZ Launches ‘BOINZ – Freedom’ Mobile Banking App
Bank of India (New Zealand) Limited launches its new mobile banking app, “BOINZ – Freedom,” on India’s Independence Day, enhancing digital services with features like domestic and international remittances.

Om Infra Wins Rs 29.01 Cr Water Project Deal in UP
Om Infra secures a Rs 29.01 crore supplementary agreement from Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) for ongoing drinking water projects in District Unnao.

Lalithaa Jewellery IPO: Rs 1,700 Cr Target, Day 1 Subscription
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart’s IPO launched August 17, 2026, aiming for Rs 1,700 crore. Day 1 saw 0.73x subscription, with strong employee interest.

CDSL IPF & Amar Chitra Katha Launch Investor Education Film
CDSL IPF partners with Amar Chitra Katha to launch ‘The Garden of Prosperity,’ a multilingual film simplifying investing with Akbar-Birbal stories.