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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Godrej Invests ₹20,000 Cr in Haryana, Creating 40,000 Jobs
Godrej Industries Group commits ₹20,000 crore to Haryana, aiming to create 40,000 jobs, with Godrej Properties leading a significant real estate expansion.

IITs Embrace AI & Data Science in Engineering Education
India’s IITs are revolutionizing engineering education by integrating cutting-edge AI and Data Science courses to prepare students for future tech demands.

US Dollar Net Longs Fall: Speculators Cut Positions
Large speculators significantly reduced US dollar net long positions in futures by 2,330 contracts to 19,079 by August 18, 2026, signaling a shift in market sentiment.

India’s Jaishankar Meets Putin, Boosts Economic Ties with Russia
India’s EAM S. Jaishankar met President Putin in Moscow, discussing significant economic cooperation, trade growth, and strategic partnerships between India and Russia.

UP Rolls Out Strict Rules for App-Based Services
Uttar Pradesh introduces draft rules for app-based ride-hailing & delivery services, focusing on safety, transparency, driver welfare, and EV promotion.

Maxgrow, Pace Digitek, Augmont: Indian Firms Drive Growth
Maxgrow India, Pace Digitek, and Augmont Enterprises report strong financial results and new wins, showcasing dynamic corporate activity in India’s business landscape.

Patel Integrated Logistics Cuts Dividend to 2% for FY26
Patel Integrated Logistics Board revises final dividend for FY26 to 2% (Rs.0.20) per share, down from 4% (Rs.0.40), citing equity buy-back impact.

File ITR by Aug 31: Income Tax Dept Urges Non-Audit Taxpayers
Income Tax Department urges non-audit taxpayers to file their Income Tax Returns (ITR) by the August 31 deadline. Don’t miss out on timely compliance!

Netflix & IICT Offer 100 AVGC-XR Scholarships in India
Netflix and IICT launch 100 scholarships for AVGC-XR programs in India, covering up to 80% tuition. Boost your career in animation, VFX, gaming, and comics!

JPMorgan Unit Claims SEBI Breach Was Technical, Not Manipulation
JPMorgan Chase subsidiary Copthall Mauritius Investment Ltd. argues its SEBI non-compliance was technical, not manipulative, challenging India’s market regulator’s ban.

India Banking Credit Growth Surges to 19.3% in July 2026
India’s banking sector experienced robust 19.3% YoY credit growth in July 2026, fueled by broad demand across industry, services, and personal loans. Deposit growth also strong.

Leap India Expands to UAE with Pallet Pooling Services
Leap India’s subsidiary, LEAP MENA Holdings, establishes LEAP Pallet Pooling Trading L.L.C. in Dubai, offering asset pooling and general trading services in the UAE.

Rupee Gains 1 Paisa vs USD Amid Softer Dollar Demand
Indian Rupee strengthens by 1 paisa to 95.70 against the US Dollar, boosted by softer demand and positive foreign trade policy updates.

Bajaj Pulsar 150 & 125 Upgraded: New Engines, Tech & Prices
Bajaj Auto launches updated Pulsar 150 & 125 in India with new engines, monoshock suspension, 3 riding modes, and fresh colors. Prices start at ₹92,900.

UPI’s Decade: India’s Digital Payments Skyrocket 13,000x
India’s UPI celebrates 10 years, revolutionizing digital payments with a 13,000x transaction surge and growing global impact. Explore the incredible growth.

MP Steel IPO: Rs 95 Crore Fresh Issue Filed with SEBI
MP Steel Limited files Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI for an IPO, including a Rs 95 crore fresh issue for expansion and working capital. Learn more about their plans.

India Passive Investing AUM to Hit ₹13.73 Lakh Cr by 2026
India’s passive investing AUM is set to reach ₹13.73 lakh crore by March 2026, driven by strong inflows, diversification, and rising investor participation.

Tempsons Instruments IPO Oversubscribed 184x
Tempsons Instruments IPO closes with massive 184.16x subscription, drawing huge investor interest across all categories. Details inside.

Delhi HC: Personality Rights Can’t Curb Parody Without Commercial Use
Delhi High Court rules personality rights shouldn’t stifle parody or caricature unless commercially exploited. Partial relief granted to Physics Wallah founder Alakh Pandey.

SBI Magnum Equity Fund NFO Raises ₹1,154 Cr: India’s Largest SIF
SBI Mutual Fund’s Magnum Equity Ex-Top 100 Long Short Fund NFO collects a record ₹1,154 crore, becoming India’s largest equity-oriented SIF collection. Discover its unique strategy.

Mirae Asset Sharekhan: 11 BFSI Stocks for Long-Term Investment
Mirae Asset Sharekhan recommends 11 BFSI stocks for long-term growth, citing strong Q1 FY27 results, cleaned balance sheets, and improved margins.

Justo Realfintech Launches Sourcing Mandates, Secures ₹300 Cr Deal
Justo Realfintech launches its new Sourcing Mandates vertical, securing a significant ₹300 crore assignment from Paranjape Schemes for inventory in Pune.

Oswal Pumps Stock Plummets 51% Below IPO Price
Oswal Pumps Ltd shares have dropped over 51% from their IPO price, closing at Rs 296.35 a year after listing, amid a significant financial decline.