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Tech Giants Fight AI Slop: Spotify, YouTube, LinkedIn Act
Major tech platforms like Spotify, YouTube, and LinkedIn are deploying AI to combat the surge of low-quality ‘AI slop’ content, removing millions of uploads and demonetizing spam.
RBI Forex Swap: $72.85B Inflow Boosts India’s Liquidity
India’s RBI successfully attracted $72.85 billion via its USD-INR forex swap facility, significantly enhancing foreign exchange liquidity, primarily through FCNR(B) deposits.
BEL’s Rs 1.2 Lakh Crore Defence Order Conversion Challenge
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) faces a critical challenge: converting its Rs 1.2 lakh crore defence electronics pipeline into confirmed orders. Learn about the strategic imperative for this market leader.
Niti Aayog: 8.7 Crore Indian Youth NEET, Urges Skilling Push
Niti Aayog report: 8.7 crore Indian youth (15-29) are NEET. Urgent need for subsidized skilling initiatives to address this critical challenge.
Gujarat NRI Deposits Surge 12.4% to ₹1.22 Lakh Crore
Gujarat sees a 12.4% surge in NRI deposits, reaching ₹1.22 lakh crore in Q1 FY27. Ahmedabad leads contributions, showcasing strong financial confidence in the state’s economy.
Equity Mutual Funds Hit Record ₹48.5 Lakh Crore in July
Indian equity mutual funds reached a record ₹48.5 lakh crore in July, driven by strong active schemes and consistent SIP inflows, marking a significant milestone.
India M&A: Mid-Market Deals Surge, Billion-Dollar Transactions Decline
India’s M&A market sees a strategic shift as mid-market deals drive consolidation, despite a notable decrease in billion-dollar transactions. Explore the changing landscape.
Google & Wadhwani AI Launch HealthVaani App for Rural India
Google and Wadhwani AI partner to launch HealthVaani App, empowering 2.2M+ frontline healthcare workers in rural India with AI-driven health info.
Keralam’s Seafood Sustainability Plan Boosts Global Exports
Keralam launches a seafood sustainability plan, including a draft fisheries management plan and digital tracking, to enhance global export competitiveness.
India’s Trade Threat: Cheap Chinese Imports Surge Globally
India faces a surge of cheap Chinese imports as the US reduces consumption, pushing China’s excess production to new markets and threatening domestic manufacturing.
BCI Chief Dismisses Co-Chair’s Allegations, Demands Audit Be Dropped
Bar Council of India Chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra refutes co-chairman Y R Sadasiva Reddy’s allegations and resignation demands, questioning Reddy’s current membership status.
India Equity Mutual Fund AUM Hits Record; Bihar Lags
India’s equity mutual fund AUM soared to a record ₹48.5 lakh crore in July 2026, fueled by SIPs. However, Bihar shows a significant lag in AUM despite rising investor numbers.
Monarch Surveyors Wins Rs 1.68 Cr GIS Mapping Contract
Monarch Surveyors secures a Rs 1.68 crore contract from Fursungi-Uruli Devachi Nagar Parishad for comprehensive GIS mapping and development plan assistance.
India Attracts $72.8B via RBI Swap Facility
India’s RBI swap facility attracted $72.8B in dollar inflows by Aug 21, 2026, primarily from FCNR(B) deposits, leading to an adjusted acceptance deadline.
US-Canada Trade Talks Collapse: 50% Tariffs Spark Retaliation
US-Canada trade talks fail after 50% tariffs imposed on Canadian goods. Prime Minister Carney vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation, escalating trade tensions.
B.R. Goyal Infra Secures Rs 151 Cr NHAI Project in Madhya Pradesh
B.R. Goyal Infrastructure wins Rs 151.06 crore NHAI work order for user fee agency and plaza maintenance at Jajau Fee Plaza, Madhya Pradesh.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Box Office: Rs 6.3 Cr in 2 Days
Nivin Pauly’s ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ shines at the Onam box office, grossing Rs 6.3 crore in India within its first two days. A romantic comedy hit!
NITI Aayog: 8.7 Crore Youth NEET, Skilling Gap Crisis
NITI Aayog report: 8.7 crore Indian youth (15-29) are NEET. Urgent skilling reforms needed for Viksit Bharat 2047 goals. Low graduate job alignment.
SEBI Tightens Online Bond Platform Claims for Investor Protection
SEBI proposes stricter regulations on online bond platform claims to enhance investor protection and transparency in India’s digital bond market.
Mom’s Belief IPO: Rs 41 Cr Raise for Expansion on Sept 1
Rays of Belief Ltd, operator of Mom’s Belief, launches its IPO on Sept 1, 2026, aiming to raise Rs 41.36 crore for expanding neurodevelopmental care centers across India.
Freedom Oils IPO: GEF Files DRHP for 4.11 Cr Share OFS
Gemini Edibles & Fats India Ltd. (Freedom Oils) files DRHP for an IPO, featuring an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 4.11 crore equity shares by existing shareholders.
BCI Co-Chair Demands Chairman Mishra’s Resignation
BCI Co-Chair Y.R. Sadashiva Reddy demands Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra’s resignation over alleged financial irregularities, including a Rs 150 crore fund transfer.
Batwara 1947 Box Office: Day 8 Sees Sharp 44.4% Decline
Sunny Deol’s ‘Batwara 1947’ faces a significant 44.4% drop on Day 8, earning Rs 75 lakh and raising questions about its second-week box office viability.
ISRO Outsourcing Rocket Production to Private Sector for Research Focus
ISRO shifts rocket and satellite manufacturing to private firms, enabling a greater focus on advanced space research, exploration, and technology development in India.
ABH Healthcare IPO: Rs 34.98 Cr Issue Opens Aug 22
ABH Healthcare launches its Rs 34.98 crore SME IPO on August 22, offering 34.29 lakh shares at Rs 96-102. Funds to reduce debt & boost working capital.
India’s Private Sector Recovers in August, Services Drive Growth
India’s private sector activity rebounds in August, led by a strong services sector recovery, despite a five-year low in manufacturing growth. S&P Global data.
Gillette India, MCX Among 8 Companies Trading Ex-Dividend Next Week
Gillette India, MCX, and six other major companies will trade ex-dividend from August 24-28, 2026. Investors can expect profit payouts. Learn more about upcoming dividends.
Modi at ET Forum: India’s Global Role & Reform Shift
PM Narendra Modi positions India as a global growth ‘bright spot’ at the ET World Leaders Forum 2026, detailing a significant shift from punitive reforms to an incentive-based economic model.
SEBI Reviews Issue Proceeds Framework for Better Transparency
SEBI is enhancing its issue proceeds framework to improve disclosure timeliness and compliance for Indian companies, empowering investors with better information.
SIP for ₹5 Crore Retirement: How Much to Invest Monthly?
Discover the monthly SIP needed to reach ₹5 crore by retirement. Learn how starting early with compounding significantly reduces your investment amount.