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India Accelerates SMR Development with Private Sector
India’s DAE is boosting private sector involvement in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development, aiming for 100 GWe by 2047 through indigenous manufacturing and R&D.

RBI Draft: NBFCs Get Optional External Benchmark Loans
RBI’s draft norms offer NBFCs, cooperative banks optional external benchmark loans, unlike mandatory adoption for commercial banks. Learn more.

Bank of America Invests $1.9B in Jio Credit, Valued at $3.8B
Bank of America acquires a 49.9% stake in Jio Credit for $1.9B, valuing the Jio Financial Services subsidiary at $3.8B and boosting its lending capabilities.

Horizon Industrial Parks IPO: ₹2,600 Cr Launch Aug 17
Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks launches ₹2,600 Cr IPO on Aug 17, aiming for expansion and debt reduction. Price band ₹57-60.

Vedanta Challenges Oil Block Extension Denial in Delhi High Court
Vedanta Ltd contests the Centre’s rejection of its 10-year oil and gas block extension in the Delhi High Court, citing unstated criteria.

Indegene Investor Meetings Set for July 17, 2026
Indegene schedules investor & analyst meetings with 5 key funds on July 17, 2026, in Mumbai. No price-sensitive information will be shared.

S&P 500 Beats Nifty 50 TRI: A Win for Indian Investors?
Discover why the S&P 500 significantly outperformed the Nifty 50 TRI for Indian investors over 5 years. Explore US equity gains, rupee depreciation, and tax implications.

Nirmala Sitharaman Calls for Stronger BRICS Private Capital Frameworks
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urges robust policy frameworks to mobilize private capital in BRICS, highlighting MDBs’ role in de-risking investments.

Sun TV Network Profit Surges 17%, Declares Rs 5 Dividend
Sun TV Network Ltd. reports a strong Q1 with a 17% net profit increase to Rs 619 crore and 13% revenue growth. Declares Rs 5 dividend.

Lenskart Q1 Profit Quadruples to ₹228 Cr Amidst Sector Growth
Lenskart’s Q1 net profit surged to ₹228 crore, quadrupling year-over-year, as the Indian tech and logistics sectors show strong performance and expansion.

SBI Uses AI for ₹1 Trillion MSME Loans
State Bank of India leveraged AI to underwrite ₹1 trillion in MSME loans in FY26, enhancing efficiency and processing small loans with Vision LLMs.

Public Capital to Catalyze Private Investment: FM Sitharaman
FM Nirmala Sitharaman stresses public capital should spur private investment in infrastructure, not substitute it. Key reforms and capex plans discussed at BRICS meeting.

Nifty PSU Bank Index Soars Amid Market Dip
Nifty PSU Bank index jumps 2.05% to 8817.5, showing strong monthly and annual gains while broader Nifty 50 and SENSEX indices decline. Discover top PSU bank movers.

Shanti Educational IPO: ₹1.44 Lakh Investment Soars to ₹33 Lakh
Discover how an initial ₹1.44 lakh investment in Shanti Educational IPO grew 23x to ₹33.12 lakh in ten years, boosted by a stock split. Explore Q1FY27 financials.

NDR InvIT Trust IPO: Rs 750 Crore Public Listing Plans
Investcorp-backed NDR InvIT Trust files for a Rs 750 crore IPO with SEBI, aiming to transition from a private to a public infrastructure investment trust.

SEBI: No Manipulation Found in Closing Auction Sessions
SEBI Chairman confirms no manipulation in the new Closing Auction Sessions (CAS) system launched August 3, aiming to boost market transparency and understanding for investors.

Zerodha Launches New Arbitrage Fund: Invest Rs 5,000+
Zerodha Fund House introduces its new Arbitrage Fund, an open-ended equity scheme offering tax-efficient returns with a minimum investment of Rs 5,000. NFO open till Aug 14.

Western India Plywoods Reports Q1 Net Loss of Rs 0.30 Cr
Western India Plywoods posts a consolidated net loss of Rs 0.30 crore for Q1 2026, a decline from profit, with sales down 8.69%. Explore the financial downturn.

RNOR Status: Save Tax on Foreign Income When Returning to India
Returning to India? Discover how Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident (RNOR) status can help NRIs temporarily defer Indian tax on foreign income. Learn eligibility.

Govt Clarifies Hands-Off Stance on Vodafone Idea Stake
India’s government confirms its 49% stake in Vodafone Idea is passive, ensuring the telecom operator’s independent management and operational autonomy.

Rupee Strengthens 3 Paise vs USD on FII Inflows
The Indian rupee appreciated by 3 paise to 95.33 against the US dollar, boosted by FII inflows despite rising crude oil prices and domestic inflation concerns.

Air India Probe: Aviation Safety Declared Top Priority by Minister
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu affirms aviation safety as paramount amid an Air India flight incident probe and review of pilot substance abuse rules.

SEBI: New Closing Auction Session Free of Manipulation
SEBI Chairman confirms no manipulation in the new Closing Auction Session (CAS), a key reform aligning Indian markets with global standards and boosting transparency.

Shiprocket IPO Subscribed 0.97x: Key Details & Investor Bids
Shiprocket’s IPO sees 0.97x subscription by Aug 12, 2026. Bids for 9.14 Cr shares vs 9.44 Cr on offer. IPO closes Aug 14. Learn more about investor divestitures and fund allocation.

Zee Entertainment Seeks SAT Relief for ₹1,200 Crore Investment Access
Zee Entertainment appeals to SAT to lift Sebi’s market ban, aiming to access ₹1,200 crore in crucial operational funds.

India GCC Sector Faces 19% Value Loss by 2030 Due to Skills Gap
India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) sector risks losing 19.32% of its value by 2030 if critical talent and skills gaps are not addressed, impacting value creation and operations.

Godrej Consumer Shares Tumble 10% After CEO Sudhir Sitapati’s Exit
Godrej Consumer Products shares dropped 10% to a 3-year low following the unexpected resignation of MD & CEO Sudhir Sitapati, impacting market cap.

B.R. Goyal Infrastructure Wins Rs 39 Cr NHAI Contract
B.R. Goyal Infrastructure secures a Rs 39 crore NHAI work order for the Husnapur Toll Plaza in Maharashtra, adhering to SEBI disclosure norms.

India Inflation Rises to 4.45% in July Amid Food Price Surge
India’s retail inflation hit 4.45% in July 2026, driven by soaring food prices. This marks the sixth consecutive monthly rise, staying above the RBI’s 4% target.

B.R. Goyal Infra Wins ₹39 Cr NHAI Project in Maharashtra
B.R. Goyal Infrastructure secures a ₹39 crore NHAI work order for the Husnapur Toll Plaza in Maharashtra, to be completed within one year.