Gaja Capital IPO: Rs 165 Cr Anchor Funding Secured
Gaja Capital raises Rs 165 Cr from anchor investors like Nippon India & Invesco ahead of its Rs 550 Cr IPO. Price band set at Rs 152-160.
India: X Must Comply with Confidential Takedown Orders
India’s IT Ministry official confirms X must comply with Section 69(A) laws, keeping takedown orders confidential despite platform transparency goals.
Sammaan Capital Cleared in PIL Probe; Not Named Accused
Sammaan Capital confirms it’s not an accused in a PIL-linked investigation, with EOW confirming full loan recovery from borrower groups.
CCI Approves Prudential’s 75% Stake in Bharti Life
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) greenlights Prudential’s Rs 3,500 crore acquisition of a 75% majority stake in Bharti Life Insurance, significantly reshaping its India operations.
Godrej Industries Launches $209M Private Credit Fund in India
Godrej Industries Group enters India’s private credit market with its first $209 million alternative investment fund, focusing on mid-market companies.
Awarapan 2 Box Office: Nears ₹100 Cr Net Mark
Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Awarapan 2’ shows strong weekday hold, nearing ₹100 crore net in India. Discover its latest box office collections and audience occupancy.
Mumbai FDA Suspends Zepto, Otters Club Licenses Over Hygiene Violations
Mumbai FDA suspends licenses of Zepto, Otters Club, and four other establishments for critical hygiene and food storage violations. Learn more about the crackdown.
Colgate PerioGard Earns India’s First ISP Oral Health Seal
Colgate PerioGard’s gum care range is the first in India to receive the prestigious ISP Seal of Acceptance, validating its safety and effectiveness for superior oral health.
Indian Navy Leases Advanced MQ-9B Drones for Maritime Security
Indian Navy leases two advanced MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones from General Atomics for ₹1,943 crore, enhancing maritime surveillance and national security.
Skoda India: EV Push, Expansion for Profitable Growth
Skoda Auto targets profitable growth in India, its 4th largest market, via retail expansion, powertrain diversification, and a new local electric SUV.
ChatGPT for Teens: Safer AI Learning for Ages 13-17
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, an age-appropriate AI for 13-17 year olds, prioritizing online safety, educational support, and parental controls.
Cred Launches Circle: Connect with Vetted Experts
Fintech firm Cred introduces ‘Circle,’ a new platform connecting its 1.7 crore affluent Indian members with over 100 vetted domain experts in careers, finance, wellness, and more.
DC Film’s Box Office Drops 55.6% on Second Monday
Tamil action-crime thriller ‘DC’ experiences a sharp 55.6% box office decline on its second Monday, earning Rs 2 crore net in India. Total collections reach Rs 86.85 crore worldwide.
India Mandates X (Twitter) Compliance with Takedown Laws
India’s IT Ministry confirms X (formerly Twitter) must comply with national laws for content takedown requests, including confidential orders.
Fitch Upgrades IIFL Finance Rating to BB- with Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings upgrades IIFL Finance’s Long-Term IDR to ‘BB-‘ from ‘B+’ with a Stable Outlook, citing significant credit profile improvements and enhanced financial metrics.
Top 5 Trusted NBFCs in India for 2026: A 2026 Report
Discover India’s top 5 trusted NBFCs for 2026: Poonawalla Fincorp, Bajaj Finance, Tata Capital, Shriram Finance, and Muthoot Finance. See who made the list!
Invesco India Pharma & Healthcare Fund NFO Launched
Invesco Mutual Fund launches the Invesco India Pharma and Healthcare Fund NFO, open Aug 18 – Sep 1, 2026. Invest in India’s growing healthcare sector.
Baazar Style Retail Shares Jump on Rs 166 Cr Promoter Stake Sale
Baazar Style Retail shares surged nearly 5% as promoter entities sold stakes worth Rs 166.73 crore via block deals. Learn about the transaction details and adjusted holdings.
Indian Competition Law: Beyond E-commerce to Omnichannel Retail
Indian competition law and the Digital Competition Bill need to embrace the omnichannel retail reality, moving beyond a narrow e-commerce focus to reflect integrated consumer journeys.
India’s Defence Ministry Unveils 6th Indigenisation List
India’s Ministry of Defence releases its 6th Indigenisation List of 405 items, boosting self-reliance and unlocking ₹3,070 crore business potential in defence manufacturing.
Shankesh Jewellers IPO: 0.36x Subscription on Day 1
Shankesh Jewellers IPO subscribed 0.36x on opening day (Aug 18, 2026), receiving bids for 98.74 lakh shares. Price band Rs 88-93.
Sunshine Pictures IPO Oversubscribed 4.33x on Day 1
Sunshine Pictures IPO sees strong demand, hitting 4.33x subscription on day 1, led by NIIs and retail investors. Details on anchor investors and offer size.
LEAP India IPO Raises $260M, KKR’s First Promoter Role
LEAP India secures $260M in its IPO, marking a significant milestone as KKR takes on its first promoter role in an Indian public offering.
SEBI Digital Onboarding for NRIs: Easier Indian Investments
SEBI proposes a fully digital onboarding process for NRIs, simplifying Indian market investments. Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath hails it as a major step for overseas investors.
Infosys & Knorr-Bremse: AI-Powered Enterprise Transformation
Infosys partners with Knorr-Bremse AG for a long-term AI-driven IT modernization, enhancing operational efficiency across rail and commercial vehicle sectors.
Adani Enterprises Outperforms Nifty 50: 35% YTD Surge
Adani Enterprises leads Nifty 50 with a 35% YTD surge in 2026, defying the index’s decline. Analysts cite infrastructure growth and bullish outlook.
Kellton Tech Solutions Wins ADB Excellence Award for Partnership
Kellton Tech Solutions honored with Asian Development Bank Excellence Award for outstanding technology partnership, highlighting strategic capabilities and market leadership.
Tata Power & IIT Bombay Partner for Clean Energy Innovation
Tata Power and IIT Bombay launch a strategic partnership to accelerate clean energy innovation and commercialization in India, focusing on smart grids, storage, and EV tech.
Energy Firms Bag Rs 121 Cr in New Orders: Advait & GRE Renew
Advait Greenergy and GRE Renew Enertech secure over Rs 121 crore in new contracts, boosting India’s renewable energy infrastructure with significant solar projects.
Ahluwalia Contracts Tops BSE ‘A’ Group Losers with 9.82% Drop
Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd was the top loser in the BSE ‘A’ group on Aug 18, 2026, with a 9.82% stock decline, closing at Rs 714.7.