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Meesho Tax Dispute Soars to ₹2,072 Crore in FY26

E-commerce player Meesho faces a threefold increase in tax disputes, reaching ₹2,071.8 crore for FY26. The company is actively contesting the demands through appeals.

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Coal India Expands Globally with Singapore Mineral Asset Subsidiary

Coal India establishes CIL Global Pte Ltd. in Singapore to acquire critical mineral assets worldwide, diversifying beyond coal and reducing supply chain dependence.

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Trump Slaps 50% Tariffs on Canadian Auto Imports

Former President Trump announces a 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts, and steel effective Jan 1, 2027, following failed trade talks.

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India Housing Prices Rise 1.1% in Q1 FY27: RBI

India’s All India House Price Index rose 1.1% sequentially and 3.6% annually in Q1 FY27, signaling continued growth in the real estate market, according to RBI data.

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Kharif Paddy Sowing Drops 3% Due to Low Rainfall

Kharif paddy sowing is down 3% to 405.10 lakh hectares, impacted by insufficient rainfall in key Indian agricultural states like Karnataka and Maharashtra.

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Govt Sells 6% in Hindustan Copper via OFS, Floor Price Rs 514

Indian govt to divest up to 6% stake in Hindustan Copper Ltd via Offer for Sale (OFS) from Aug 25, 2026, with a floor price of Rs 514 per share.

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Air India Express Pilots Seek Income Security in New Pay Offer

Air India Express pilots express concerns over a new salary offer, citing reduced guaranteed block pay hours and potential income instability.

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India’s Rs 2 Lakh Cr Private Credit Market: Untapped Investment

Explore India’s Rs 2 lakh crore private credit market, a significant investment opportunity distinct from equity, filling traditional financing gaps for businesses.

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Texas Cracks Down on Illegal Birth Tourism Schemes

Texas Governor Greg Abbott targets businesses and healthcare providers in a statewide crackdown on illicit birth tourism operations facilitating U.S. citizenship for foreign nationals’ children.

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Haryana Attracts ₹66,000 Crore Investment at Happening 2.0

Haryana secures ₹66,000 crore in MoUs at ‘Happening Haryana 2.0’ in Mumbai, signaling a major boost for state economic growth and industrial development.

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US Launches ‘Economic D-Day’ Financial Offensive Against Iran

The Trump administration declares ‘Economic D-Day,’ launching a sweeping financial offensive to cut Iran’s economic lifelines and intensify pressure.

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Pranav Adani Donates ₹15 Cr for 100 Mumbai Police Cars

Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani donates ₹15 crore to Mumbai Police for 100 new patrol cars, enhancing city security and police mobility.

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India-UAE Corridor: $25B Invested, Hurdles Remain

The India-UAE growth corridor has attracted over $25 billion in investments. Discover the key challenges hindering further private capital inflow and potential solutions.

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Crypto Market Echoes 1995 Mutual Funds: BitDelta India CEO

BitDelta India CEO Vikaas M. Sachdeva compares the current crypto market to India’s 1995 mutual fund era, emphasizing developing education and infrastructure alongside compliance.

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8th Pay Commission Meetings: September 2026 Consultations

The 8th Pay Commission schedules key consultation meetings in September 2026 across Jaipur, Chennai, Puducherry, and Chandigarh for central government employees and pensioners.

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RBI Appoints New Directors to Central Board

The Indian government has appointed Annie George Mathew, Janmejaya Sinha, and Syed Akbaruddin as part-time directors to the RBI Central Board for four-year terms starting August 24, 2026.

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a table with Canadian and US officials, flags of India, Canada, and USA visible.

Sitharaman’s Canada-US Visit: Boosting Economic Ties

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits Canada & US (Aug 25-Sep 2, 2026) to strengthen economic partnerships, investment, and global cooperation.

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Godrej Invests ₹20,000 Cr in Haryana, Creating 40,000 Jobs

Godrej Industries Group commits ₹20,000 crore to Haryana, generating 40,000 jobs. Includes ₹16,000 crore for residential and ₹3,500 crore for office spaces in Gurugram.

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Sridhar Vembu, Zoho co-founder, stands before a backdrop merging Singapore's skyline with Tamil Nadu's map, symbolizing strict anti-corruption policy.

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu Suggests Death Penalty for Corruption in Tamil Nadu

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu proposes Singapore-inspired laws for Tamil Nadu, including the death penalty for high-level corruption and drug dealing.

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Ceigall India Wins Rs 704 Cr Arunachal Frontier Highway Contract

Ceigall India secures a Rs 704.70 crore contract for a crucial section of the Arunachal Frontier Highway, enhancing regional connectivity and infrastructure.

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Oil Market Split: Bearish Crude vs. Bullish Fuels

European energy CEOs highlight a stark oil market divergence: bearish crude prices clash with bullish refined fuel trends due to supply threats from Russia and the Middle East.

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Priority Jewels IPO: Price Band Set, Opens Aug 28

Priority Jewels Limited announces IPO price band of Rs 190-200. Subscription opens August 28, 2026. Funds for working capital & corporate purposes.

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India Sugar Market: No Shortage, Says ISMA Amid Festive Demand

ISMA clarifies India faces no actual sugar shortage. Market tightness is due to festive buying and global supply constraints, not a deficit.

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Tamil Nadu Welfare: Free Buses, LPG, Airport Project Cancelled

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay expands free bus travel for women, offers 3 free LPG cylinders, and cancels Parandur airport project, fulfilling key election promises.

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RBI Rate Hike Likely: MPC Minutes Signal Policy Shift

RBI’s MPC minutes suggest a potential rate hike in October or December due to normalizing inflation. India’s economy shows mixed growth and rising price pressures.

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SEBI Launches IT Resilience Index for Market Infrastructure

SEBI introduces a new IT Resilience Index and framework to bolster IT systems, ensuring reliability and cybersecurity for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) in India.

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Sitharaman’s Canada-US Tour: Boosting India’s Economic Ties

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman embarks on a crucial Canada-US tour (Aug 25-Sep 2, 2026) for economic dialogues, G20 meetings, and investment opportunities, strengthening India’s global financial presence.

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SEBI Launches IT Resilience Index for Indian Markets

SEBI introduces IT Resilience Index for Market Infrastructure Institutions, enhancing system reliability and preventing disruptions in India’s securities market.

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A graphic showing a downward-trending stock market chart with oil barrels and a map of the Middle East in the background, symbolizing market decline due to geopolitical tensions.

Indian Markets Dip: Iran Sanctions & High Crude Oil Prices Impact

Indian equity indices Sensex & Nifty closed lower Monday due to geopolitical tensions, US sanctions on Iran, and elevated crude oil prices impacting investor sentiment.

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India’s First Tokenized Bond: REC Pilot in September

India gears up for its first tokenized corporate bond issuance in September, with REC piloting the blockchain-based securities program. Learn about the details and implications.

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