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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.

Income Tax Dept Probes Suspicious Overseas Remittances
India’s Income Tax Dept is scrutinizing suspicious foreign remittances from non-operational entities, demanding better documentation and commercial justification.

Income Tax Dept Probes 394 Entities for Suspicious Foreign Remittances
India’s Income Tax Department launches a nationwide probe into 394 entities over suspicious foreign remittances, targeting shell companies and facilitators.

India Coconut Exports Hit Rs 7,038 Cr in FY26, Up 62%
India’s coconut product exports soared by 62% to Rs 7,038.35 crore in FY26, driven by strong global demand, showcasing significant growth in the agricultural export sector.

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.

Nippon India Hybrid Fund Tops 3-Year Returns
Nippon India Multi-Asset Omni FoF leads hybrid funds with 17.3% 3-year CAGR, outperforming peers during a market correction.

8th Pay Commission Meetings: Salary & Pension Hikes Ahead
Central government employees and pensioners: The 8th Pay Commission is holding regional meetings to discuss significant salary and pension revisions, potentially raising minimum pay. Learn more.

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.

Asian Markets Mixed: Oil Surges, Yields Rise, China Gains
Asian markets closed mixed Tuesday as Brent crude surged past $91 and US Treasury yields rose, while Chinese stocks advanced. Geopolitical tensions and inflation worries impacted trading.

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.

Crypto Gifts in India: Tax Rules for Virtual Digital Assets
Navigating crypto gifting in India? Understand tax exemptions for relatives, capital gains, and ITR filing for Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs).

Property Registration: What New Buyers Must Know for Full Ownership
Registering your property sale deed is just the first step. Learn why new buyers must verify ownership history for decades to ensure a clean title and avoid legal issues.

ED Freezes Rs 30 Cr SAGA Group Ponzi Scam Assets
Enforcement Directorate freezes Rs 30 crore in SAGA Group Ponzi scam assets, including shares and securities, intensifying its probe into financial fraud in India.

Shiprocket IPO Oversubscribed 99x, Eyes 34% Listing Gain
Shiprocket’s ₹1,617 crore IPO saw a massive 99.38x oversubscription. Grey market premium suggests a potential 34% listing gain from its ₹97 issue price.

BSE & PHDCCI Partner for MSME Equity Growth
BSE and PHDCCI forge strategic alliance to boost capital market access and equity financing for India’s MSMEs, enhancing growth opportunities.

Nippon India IT ETF Leads 3-Month Returns; PSU Banks Strong
Nippon India ETF Nifty IT shines with 11.8% 3-month returns. PSU Bank ETFs show strong 24.0% gains over 1-3 years, despite IT ETF tracking errors.

NSE IPO Targets Record ₹5.26 Lakh Crore Valuation
National Stock Exchange eyes a record-breaking IPO valuation of up to ₹5.26 lakh crore, potentially India’s largest ever. Shares priced at ₹2,000-₹2,100.

Sigma & Indrajaal Win Rs 155 Cr Anti-Drone Orders
Sigma Advanced Systems and Indrajaal secure Rs 155 Cr in orders for their Indrajaal Ranger mobile anti-drone vehicle from the Indian government, enhancing national security.

Indian Stocks Fall Amid Geopolitical Fears & FII Outflows
Indian equity markets extend losses as geopolitical uncertainty and significant FII selling pressure the Sensex and Nifty. Crude oil prices also a concern.

India Exposition Mart Files IPO: Rs 75 Lakh Shares for Fresh Issue
India Exposition Mart Ltd files IPO papers with Sebi, planning a fresh issue of 75 lakh equity shares and an OFS to fund infrastructure upgrades.

Abakkus MF Hits ₹10,000 Cr AUM in Record 8 Months
Abakkus Mutual Fund achieves ₹10,000 crore AUM in under 8 months, becoming one of India’s fastest-growing AMCs. Discover their rapid success.

Piramal Pharma Acquires Majority Stake in Yapan Bio
Piramal Pharma strengthens its position by acquiring a majority stake in Yapan Bio, making it a subsidiary and enhancing its large molecule capabilities.

Indian Stocks Dip: Geopolitical Fears, FII Outflows Hit Market
Indian equity markets faced pressure, with Sensex down 0.46% amid rising US-Iran tensions and significant FII fund outflows. Crude oil prices surge.

ICICI Bank Raises $750M in Bond Amid Dollar Debt Drive
ICICI Bank successfully raised $750 million via a five-year US dollar bond, boosting its total dollar debt fundraising to $2.05 billion in a month.

India Boosts Defense: Rs 52,000 Cr Drone Orders Fuel Stocks
India’s defense modernization accelerates with Rs 52,000 crore in drone and counter-drone system orders, significantly impacting listed defense companies like NIBE, Zen Technologies, ideaForge, and Data Patterns.

Suryoday SFB FD Rates: Earn Up to 8.51% Yield
Suryoday SFB boosts FD rates to 8.51% for regular savers on 5-year deposits. Discover competitive yields effective August 15, 2026.

RBI Rate Cuts: 5 Steps to Prepare Your Investment Portfolio
Strategically position your investments for upcoming RBI rate cuts. Learn 5 essential steps to audit debt duration, employ barbell strategy, and more.