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Coal India Expands Globally with Singapore Mineral Asset Subsidiary

Coal India establishes CIL Global Pte Ltd. in Singapore to acquire critical mineral assets worldwide, diversifying beyond coal and reducing supply chain dependence.

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Kharif Paddy Sowing Drops 3% Due to Low Rainfall

Kharif paddy sowing is down 3% to 405.10 lakh hectares, impacted by insufficient rainfall in key Indian agricultural states like Karnataka and Maharashtra.

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Coal India Expands Globally with Singapore Mineral Arm

Coal India Ltd launches CIL Global Pte. Ltd. in Singapore to acquire overseas critical mineral assets, marking a key diversification strategy.

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Oil Market Split: Bearish Crude vs. Bullish Fuels

European energy CEOs highlight a stark oil market divergence: bearish crude prices clash with bullish refined fuel trends due to supply threats from Russia and the Middle East.

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India Sugar Market: No Shortage, Says ISMA Amid Festive Demand

ISMA clarifies India faces no actual sugar shortage. Market tightness is due to festive buying and global supply constraints, not a deficit.

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Indian Markets Dip: Iran Sanctions & High Crude Oil Prices Impact

Indian equity indices Sensex & Nifty closed lower Monday due to geopolitical tensions, US sanctions on Iran, and elevated crude oil prices impacting investor sentiment.

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Indian Markets Dip: Geopolitics & Crude Oil Prices Impact Stocks

Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex & Nifty, fell on Monday due to geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices, impacting investor confidence and risk appetite.

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Sensex, Nifty Dip Amid Geopolitical Tensions & US Sanctions

Indian markets fell on Aug 24, 2026, as Sensex dropped 172 points and Nifty closed below 24,250 due to Iran tensions and looming US sanctions.

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HDFC MF Launches Gold Silver Passive FOF: NFO Aug 24

HDFC Mutual Fund introduces the HDFC Gold Silver Passive FOF, an open-ended scheme investing in Gold & Silver ETFs. NFO opens Aug 24, 2026.

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India Lifts Wheat Flour Export Ban: Policy Shift to ‘Free’

India revises wheat flour export policy, moving Atta, Maida, and Samolina from ‘prohibited’ to ‘free’ to balance domestic supply and global trade.

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LT Foods, KRBL Shares Soar on Robust Export Demand

LT Foods and KRBL shares surged on August 24, 2026, driven by strong basmati rice export demand and positive market outlook. LT Foods hit a 52-week high.

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Gold Price Correction: A Strategic Reset, Not Collapse – Vallum Capital

Vallum Capital views gold’s price dip as a strategic reset, not a collapse. They advise accumulating gold and silver amid shifting yields and central bank buying.

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Asian Markets Fall Amid Inflation, Sanctions, Nvidia Fears

Asian markets opened lower Monday, pressured by rising bond yields, global inflation, Iran sanctions, and anticipation of Nvidia’s earnings. Key indices saw declines.

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Iran Discovers 7.5 TCF Gas Reserves in Fars Province

Iran’s Oil Minister announces a major discovery of over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves in Fars province, boosting national wealth and energy resources.

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Gold Hits 3-Month High on Inflation Data & Fed Speech

Gold prices surge to a three-month peak, fueled by anticipation of US inflation data and a key Federal Reserve speech. Discover the market drivers.

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Indian Stocks Set for Higher Open on Global Cues & Oil Prices

Indian equities poised for a positive opening on August 24, influenced by global market trends, oil price shifts, and key corporate actions. GIFT Nifty futures signal gains.

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Gemini Edibles IPO: 4.11 Crore Shares Offered for Sale

Gemini Edibles & Fats India files for IPO, offering 4.11 crore shares entirely through an offer-for-sale. Company reported Rs 12,650 crore revenue in FY26.

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Kotak Multi Asset Allocation Fund: A Guide for New Investors

Explore the Kotak Multi Asset Allocation Fund: strategy, performance, and holdings. A ‘Very High’ risk option for long-term capital growth. Ideal for new investors.

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India Inc Revenue Surges 18.1% in Q2 2026 Amidst Sectoral Shifts

India Inc’s Q2 2026 revenue jumps 18.1% driven by domestic demand. Discover sectoral performance and profit divergence in this market analysis.

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India Releases Buffer Onion Stocks to Curb Price Surge

India’s government to release buffer onion stocks and launch ‘Kanda Express’ to stabilize soaring retail prices, up 45% year-on-year due to reduced kharif output.

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India’s Gold Monetisation Scheme: Unlock Idle Assets

India aims to revive its Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) to formalize household gold, reduce imports, and boost financial markets by unlocking vast private reserves.

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India Eyes Chile Trade Pact for Critical Minerals

India’s Commerce Secretary visits South America to finalize a trade pact with Chile, focusing on critical minerals like lithium and copper vital for EV batteries and renewables.

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Radhika Gupta: What Makes a Smart Investment?

Edelweiss Mutual Fund’s Radhika Gupta differentiates true investments from personal assets like gold & homes, focusing on earning potential & liquidity.

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India Construction Equipment Sector: FY27 Growth Slows to Single Digits

India’s construction equipment industry faces a slowdown, projecting single-digit growth for FY27 due to rising costs, project delays, and financing challenges.

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Sugar Prices Soar: Low Output & Trader Hoarding Drive Surge

Indian sugar prices skyrocket due to reduced sugarcane output and aggressive trader stockpiling, not ethanol diversion. Experts weigh in on market dynamics.

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Putin: Ukraine’s Economic Strikes Opened ‘Pandora’s Box’

Vladimir Putin warns Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian economic infrastructure have ‘opened Pandora’s box,’ vowing retaliation against sensitive sectors.

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India Construction Equipment Growth Halved Amid Cost Surge

India’s construction equipment sector forecasts single-digit growth for FY27, down from double-digits, due to soaring material costs and geopolitical factors.

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India Sugar Imports Expected: Govt Curbs Stabilize Prices

India anticipates sugar imports by Oct 15. Government stock limits and duty-free raw sugar imports are stabilizing prices after a 24% surge.

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Gold, Silver Rally Expected on US Inflation & Fed Signals

Gold and silver prices are set to rise, influenced by US inflation data and Federal Reserve signals from the Jackson Hole symposium. Potential profit-booking noted.

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Sinopec Profit Soars 12% to $4 Billion Amidst Energy Price Surge

China’s Sinopec reports a 12% surge in first-half profit, reaching $4 billion, driven by soaring global energy prices despite refining cost pressures.