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Indian Banks Hike FD Rates Amidst Deposit Competition
Discover how Indian banks like DCB, Axis, and Union are revising Fixed Deposit rates to attract retail deposits amidst stable repo rates and increasing competition.

SEBI: No Manipulation Found in New Closing Auction Session
SEBI Chairman confirms no manipulation in the new closing auction session, a key market reform. Regulator seeks feedback to boost participation and align with global standards.

Paytm India Faces Scrutiny Over 2023 Small Loan Disclosure Timing
Paytm management in India receives regulatory notice regarding the timing of its 2023 disclosure on curbing small loans, highlighting transparency and disclosure practices.

Mahindra BE 6 SPORTEQ Launch: August 15th Reveal
Mahindra is launching its new BE 6 SPORTEQ vehicle on August 15th. Discover the latest automotive innovation and expanded choices for consumers in the Indian market.

Tata Sons Leadership Crisis Amidst Vi Subscriber Growth
N. Chandrasekaran’s exit from Tata Sons highlights communication failures as Vodafone Idea achieves its first subscriber growth since 2018.

ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2031: Missing Scheme Data
ICICI Prudential Life Cycle Fund 2031 – Direct Plan lacks specific scheme data. Learn about market context and comparative fund metrics available.

ENS Enterprises: Strong Fiscal Growth Despite Untraded Stock
ENS Enterprises Ltd. reports robust fiscal 2025 growth in revenue and profits, even as its stock remains untraded on NSE/BSE, impacting market visibility.

Punjab Pharmacy Officer Appointments Halted Over Cheating Scandal
Punjab and Haryana High Court halts 454 pharmacy officer appointments due to a massive cheating racket. Recruitment exam integrity questioned.

Home Credit India’s #KhudParNirbhar: Celebrate Financial Freedom
Home Credit India’s #KhudParNirbhar campaign celebrates everyday financial independence and self-reliance through personal stories of empowerment across India.

Nifty Support at 24,270, Bank Nifty Bullish: Market Update
Indian equities face a lower opening as Nifty 50 support shifts to 24,270. Bank Nifty shows bullish signs amid mixed global cues. Key levels analyzed.

Persistent Systems CEO’s ₹389 Cr Pay Hike Sparks Debate
Persistent Systems CEO Sandeep Kalra’s ₹389 crore pay in FY26, a 162% surge, makes him India’s highest-paid IT executive, driven by stock options and rupee depreciation.

IRCTC Q1 Profit Flat Despite 18.1% Revenue Surge
IRCTC’s Q1 net profit remains steady at ₹330.16 crore, while revenue jumps 18.1% to ₹1,369.53 crore. Catering revenue leads growth.

AI in Wealth Management: Enhancing Human Judgment
Explore how AI acts as a ‘second opinion’ in wealth management, augmenting human judgment and decision-making, not replacing advisors.

Shiprocket IPO Opens Aug 12: Rs 1,617 Cr Issue, Anchor Investors Commit Rs 727 Cr
Shiprocket’s Rs 1,617.5 crore IPO launches August 12. Anchor investors committed Rs 727.41 crore ahead of the public offering. Price band set at Rs 92-97.

India’s New Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets Launched
India launches a unified portal by the Department of Financial Services to easily trace unclaimed financial assets like bank deposits, insurance claims, and shares.

Perplexity Blocks Time’s AI Agent Ads, Sparking Debate
Perplexity labels Time magazine’s AI agent ads as ‘deceptive,’ threatening publisher downranking and igniting industry-wide debate on AI advertising standards.

Foseco India Analyst Meetings: Aug 18-20, 2026
Foseco India Limited announces analyst meetings, including FPIs & mutual funds, from Aug 18-20, 2026. Discussions to adhere to public domain information.

Jio Financial, BofA Partner for Lending Venture in India
Jio Financial Services and Bank of America form a $1.9B lending JV, with BofA acquiring a stake in Jio Credit to boost financial access in India.

Agra Gold Rates Stable: 24-Carat at ₹1,55,150 on Aug 12
Agra’s gold prices remained stable on August 12, 2026. 24-carat gold held at ₹1,55,150/10g, and 22-carat at ₹1,42,240/10g. Investors urged to monitor.

West Bengal’s Industrial Growth Hindered by Deep-Rooted Obstacles
West Bengal faces persistent challenges in industrial development due to historical political ideologies and complex land policies, stalling major projects.

Bombay HC Nears End in Mallya Asset Recovery Case
Bombay High Court nears resolution in Vijay Mallya asset recovery dispute. ED asked to clarify settlement status as banks recover over Rs 15,000 crore.

Accel Raises $3.5B for Global AI Startup Investments
Venture capital giant Accel secures $3.5 billion across four new funds, focusing on early-stage global AI startups and deep tech.

Google Pixel 11: AI Smarts & Higher Prices
Google’s Pixel 11 series launches with advanced Gemini AI capabilities and a $100 price increase. Discover new AI features and hardware updates.

Arvind’s Q1 Profit Jumps 47% to ₹80 Cr on Strong Demand
Arvind Limited’s Q1FY27 net profit surged 47% to ₹80 crore, driven by robust textile demand and the Dalco-GFT acquisition. Revenue up 25% to ₹2,501 crore.

Indian Stock Picks: Expert Buy/Sell/Hold Recommendations
Market experts Nandish Shah and Sachin Sarvade share varied buy, sell, and hold recommendations for key Indian equities like SBI, M&M, and Godrej Consumer.

MTNL Q1 Loss Narrows to ₹842 Cr, Revenue Soars 26.2%
State-owned MTNL narrows Q1 net loss to ₹842 crore, marking a significant improvement from last year. Revenue jumps 26.2% to ₹217 crore.

India-Oman CEPA Deepens Strategic Ties & Economic Cooperation
India and Oman’s strategic partnership deepens with the CEPA, effective June 1st, boosting bilateral trade, investment, and technological cooperation.

Gaja Alternative IPO: INR 550 Cr Target, Listing Aug 2026
Gaja Alternative Asset Management launches its IPO from August 19-21, 2026, aiming to raise INR 550 crore. Funds to support commitments and loan repayment.

Kotak Liquid Fund: NAV Rs 1,000.38, Exit Loads Explained
Kotak Liquid Fund Direct – IDCW launched Aug 7, 2026. NAV Rs 1,000.38 as of Aug 11, 2026. Explore returns, AUM, and expense ratio.

IIT Madras & CAMS Boost FinTech Innovation Lab
IIT Madras and CAMS extend their FinTech Innovation Lab partnership to drive AI, blockchain, digital payments, and more, fostering startup growth and research.