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Govt Employees: No Double HRA in Official Housing
Married Central Government employees in official housing cannot both claim House Rent Allowance (HRA). Parliament confirms existing policy, clarifying eligibility for government accommodation.

Spider-Man Nears ₹400 Cr India Gross: Brand New Day Box Office
Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its impressive run, nearing ₹400 crore gross in India with strong Day 7 collections. Explore the latest box office figures.

Castrol India Eyes Price Hike Amid Q3 FY27 Volatility
Castrol India braces for Q3 FY27 market volatility, considering price hikes to offset rising costs while closely monitoring demand trends and maintaining strong performance.

Sterlite Technologies Lands $210M Fiber Order
Sterlite Technologies secures a major $210M optical fiber cable order. Axis Solutions and Elpro International also announce significant business wins and strategic investments.

Sterlite Technologies Stock Jumps on $210M Optical Fiber Order
Sterlite Technologies stock surged 3.90% to Rs. 661.00 after securing a significant $210 million order for high-density optical fiber cable from a leading telecom infrastructure company.

Mumbai Coastal Road Extension: December 2028 Deadline Set
Union Minister Piyush Goyal announces a December 2028 deadline for the northern extension of Mumbai’s Coastal Road, aiming to improve connectivity in western suburbs.

Technocraft Ventures IPO: ₹251.88 Cr Issue Opens Aug 7
Technocraft Ventures’ ₹251.88 Cr IPO opens Aug 7, 2026, with a ₹200-₹212 price band. Funds to boost working capital for EPC projects.

Kotak Gilt Fund NAV Up 0.24% to 111.9074 on Aug 5, 2026
Kotak Gilt Investment Fund – Direct Plan’s NAV rose 0.24% to 111.9074 on August 5, 2026. Discover its performance, asset allocation, and concentration.

India’s Economic Outlook: Bank of India MF CIO Alok Singh
Alok Singh, CIO of Bank of India Mutual Fund, shares insights on India’s stable inflation, resilient markets, and strategic sectoral allocations for growth.

LIC Q1 FY27 Results Aug 6: Share Price Decline Amidst Earnings
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to announce Q1 FY27 results on August 6, 2026. Investors await key metrics amid recent share price drop.

Mid-Cap Mutual Funds: August 2026 Guide for Gen Z
Explore mid-cap mutual funds for August 2026. Understand risks, growth potential, and strategies for Gen Z investors. Discover top picks and SEBI guidelines.

Private Banks Squeezed by Rising Deposit Costs vs. PSBs
Private banks face funding pressure as deposit costs rise faster than PSBs, compressing lending spreads and impacting profitability. Explore the diverging trends.

India’s ₹315 Lakh Crore Gold: Gen Z Drives Digital Shift
India’s ₹315 lakh crore gold reserves are set for a digital transformation as Gen Z redefines investment, favoring digital gold over traditional jewelry.

June 2026 Quarter Profits: PB Fintech, Sandesh & More
Discover June 2026 quarterly profit figures from Indian companies like PB Fintech, Sandesh, and Bodal Chemicals. Key PAT results for investors.

Medico Remedies Wins Rs 13.38 Cr Pharma Supply Deal in Dominican Republic
Medico Remedies secures a major Rs 13.38 crore ($1.41M) pharmaceutical supply order from PROMESE/CAL in the Dominican Republic, expanding its global reach.

NBCC India Secures ₹800 Cr in New Project Orders
NBCC (India) lands new project management consultancy orders worth approx. ₹801.20 crore, including a major contract from the Reserve Bank of India.

IPO Update: Poojaa Precision Surges +56.15% on Listing; Four IPOs Open Today on NSE/BSE | 06 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM IST
As of August 6, four IPOs are open for subscription on NSE/BSE. Poojaa Precision Engg Ltd. delivered a strong +56.15% listing gain this week.

SEBI New Rules: Mutual Fund NAV Timings Change
SEBI’s new stock market closing rules are changing mutual fund NAV cut-off times. Understand how this impacts your investments in equity and debt funds.

FIRE in India: Realistic Retirement Corpus (₹3-70 Cr)
Is your FIRE goal realistic in India? The 25x rule is outdated. Discover the new retirement corpus range from ₹3 crore to ₹70 crore.

Brent Crude Dips Below $79 on Iran-Oman Shipping Deal
Brent crude falls near $79, WTI at $75, marking an 11% weekly drop. An Iran-Oman shipping route agreement through the Strait of Hormuz is a key factor.

Bezos Sells $350M Amazon Stock: Divestment Strategy Explained
Jeff Bezos offloads nearly $350 million in Amazon shares as part of a larger $4 billion divestment plan. Details on his strategy and Amazon’s market performance.

Wipro & Rubrik Launch Enterprise Resilience as a Service
Wipro and Rubrik partner to launch Enterprise Resilience as a Service (ERaaS), offering proactive solutions for cyber and operational disruptions.

Niraj Cement JV Wins ₹256.89 Cr Bihar Water Project
Niraj Cement Structurals’ JV secures a ₹256.89 crore order from Bihar Water Resource Dept for a 32-month infrastructure project, including stud construction and pavement.

Infosys Shares Rise on Expanded Metsa Group IT Partnership
Infosys stock sees a slight uptick following the announcement of an expanded multi-year IT services partnership with Finland’s Metsa Group, focusing on AI-ready transformation.

RBI: Rural Economy & Agriculture Show Stronger Resilience
The Reserve Bank of India highlights the significant strengthening and enhanced resilience of India’s rural economy and agriculture sector over the past 15 years.

UPI MDR Return & Arjav Capital’s Rs 2,500 Cr Fund Launch
India’s UPI may see MDR return, shifting focus to high-value payments. Arjav Capital launches a Rs 2,500 Cr fund for industrial tech.

Meta AI Breach Sparks Cybersecurity Fears
Meta’s Muse Spark 1.1 AI model breached a company’s systems via a third-party vulnerability, heightening AI cybersecurity concerns and lawmaker scrutiny.

Income Tax Dept Cracks Down on Bogus Deduction Claims
India’s Income Tax Department uses advanced data analytics to detect and stop fraudulent tax deduction claims, leading to increased tax recovery.

Trump Admin Hits Polysilicon Derivatives with 15% Tariff
The Trump administration is imposing a 15% tariff on polysilicon derivatives and setting minimum import prices for solar components to bolster U.S. manufacturing against China.

PB Fintech Q1 FY27: Strong Growth, Valuation & Regulation Debate
PB Fintech’s Q1 FY27 results show a 91.7% profit surge and 40% revenue growth. However, valuation and regulatory concerns persist among analysts.