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Supreme Court Orders Prosecution Sanctions for Bank Officers
Supreme Court directs SBI, HDFC Bank & others to sanction prosecution of officers linked to builders in real estate scams. CBI probe intensifies.

India Achieves 20% Ethanol Blending Target Early
India surpasses its 20% ethanol blending goal by 2025-26, five years ahead of schedule. This accelerates flex-fuel adoption and boosts farmer income while cutting CO2 emissions.

Alphabet Seeks $25B Bond Amid AI Spending & Market Concerns
Alphabet launches a $25 billion bond offering to assess AI debt demand after market selloffs and increased spending concerns, signaling a strategic market approach.

D-Link India Downgraded to Sell: Bearish Technicals & Flat Q1
MarketsMOJO downgrades D-Link India to Sell (Aug 5, 2026) due to bearish technicals, flat Q1 FY26-27 financials, and underperformance against the BSE500.

CreditAccess India Sells 2.28% Grameen Stake for Investor Liquidity
CreditAccess India divests 2.28% stake in its microfinance arm, CreditAccess Grameen, via block deals to enhance free float and provide liquidity for long-term investors.

DigiELV Launches India’s Verified Vehicle Scrap Certificate Market
DigiELV introduces a verified digital marketplace for India’s vehicle scrap certificates, aiming to accelerate the 2021 scrappage policy adoption and benefit new car buyers.

RBI Bans Device Disablement for Loan Defaults from 2027
Effective Jan 1, 2027, the RBI prohibits banks from disabling borrower devices for loan recovery, addressing harassment concerns and protecting consumers.

India Proposes BRICS Startup Fund & Incubator Network
India proposes a BRICS incubator network and startup fund to boost industrial growth and collaboration among member nations, following the 10th BRICS Industry Ministers’ Meeting.

Ransomware Hackers Hit US Financial Firms with Low-Tech Attacks
Major US financial firms and private equity companies targeted by ransomware hackers using ‘low-tech’ social engineering to steal employee credentials.

Dhoot Transmission Targets EV Growth, Non-Harness Revenue at 23%
Dhoot Transmission, poised for IPO, eyes substantial growth from India’s EV market. Non-harness products now represent 23% of FY24 revenue, signaling a strategic expansion.

Axis Nifty Energy Fund Launches: What Investors Need to Know
Axis Mutual Fund introduces the Nifty Energy Index Fund. Learn about its benchmark, investment details, and the current lack of operational data.

TCI Express Investor Meet Mumbai August 13
TCI Express schedules an investor meet on August 13, 2026, in Mumbai. The event will host analysts and institutional investors for one-on-one and group sessions.

Starter Home Affordability Soars in 22 US Cities
Great news for first-time homebuyers! Starter home affordability has improved in 22 U.S. cities, with 100% of listings now within reach for median-earning households.

Aegis Logistics Q1 Profit Surges 4x to ₹484 Cr on Margin Expansion
Aegis Logistics reports a stellar Q1 with net profit soaring to ₹484 crore, nearly quadrupling year-on-year, driven by significant operating margin expansion and revenue growth.

August 2026 IPOs: Juniper Green Energy, Dhaval Packaging & Q-Line Biotech
Explore the August 2026 IPO calendar featuring Juniper Green Energy’s ₹1,800 Cr Mainboard debut and Dhaval Packaging’s ₹36.36 Cr SME offering. Includes Q-Line Biotech IPO review.

Milky Mist, Shiprocket Downsize IPOs for August 2026 Launch
Milky Mist and Shiprocket significantly reduce their IPO sizes ahead of their August 2026 launches, following pre-IPO funding rounds.

Top 6 Flexi-Cap Funds Beat 1 Sortino Ratio: Bank of India Leads
Discover the 6 Indian flexi-cap funds with a Sortino Ratio above 1, indicating superior downside risk management. Bank of India Flexi Cap Fund leads with 1.18.

PM Modi Promotes ‘Buy Local’ for National Handloom Day
PM Modi urges Gen Z to support Indian weavers by buying local handloom products and sharing on social media for National Handloom Day.

Bank of Baroda to Engage Investors at Emkay Confluence 2026
Bank of Baroda confirms participation in Emkay Confluence 2026 on August 12, 2026. Management to discuss performance and strategy with institutional investors.

India Fuel Demand Rises 3% in July: Petrol & LPG Lead Growth
India’s fuel consumption surged nearly 3% in July 2026 to 19.92 million tonnes, driven by strong demand for petrol and LPG. Diesel consumption declined.

Telecom Companies Fined Rs 1.9 Crore for Service Quality Breaches
Major Indian telecom operators like Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Idea, BSNL, and MTNL have paid Rs 1.9 crore in penalties for violating service quality norms, highlighting regulatory focus on network performance.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Box Office: Rs 329 Crore Net in India
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, starring Tom Holland, continues its stellar run at the Indian box office, nearing Rs 330 crore net collection.

Iran-Oman Deal: Block US, Israeli Ships in Hormuz Strait?
Iran and Oman propose a framework to block US & Israeli vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with penalties for violations. Details emerge.

India’s AI Shift: From Adoption to Execution & Scaling
Indian enterprises prioritize rapid AI scaling and production deployment over initial adoption. Dell Technologies highlights execution as the new primary challenge for businesses.

Siemens Energy India Q3 Profit Soars 68%, Margin Expands
Siemens Energy India’s Q3 net profit surged 67.8% to Rs 441 crore, with operating margin expanding to 23.6% driven by strong project execution and demand.

iPhone 18 Pro: Major Hardware Upgrades Expected
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro set for biggest hardware refresh in years, featuring a new variable aperture camera, smaller Dynamic Island, and in-house modem for faster speeds and better efficiency.

Jamie Dimon Warns: High Market Leverage Risks Looming
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon sounds alarm on record margin debt and market leverage, warning of potential rapid disruptions and citing recent incidents.

Sensex Up 223, Nifty Crosses 24,600; Firstsource Profit Falls
Indian markets Sensex and Nifty closed higher on August 6, 2026. Nifty surpassed 24,600 despite mixed Q1 earnings, with Firstsource profit down 19%.

Optimystix IPO Opens Aug 7: ₹108.5 Cr Raise, ₹0 GMP
Optimystix Entertainment India’s SME IPO launches August 7, 2026, aiming to raise ₹108.50 crores. Opens with a ₹0 Grey Market Premium.

Sebi Launches AI-Powered Investor Awareness on WhatsApp
India’s Sebi is launching an AI-powered investor awareness campaign on WhatsApp to promote safer investing practices and enhance financial literacy across the nation.