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India & Uzbekistan Forge Rare Earths, Pharma Partnership
India and Uzbekistan strengthen economic ties, focusing on rare earth minerals, pharmaceuticals, and technology, signaling a new era of industrial cooperation.
LIC Stake Sale: Govt to Offload 6.50% via OFS in August 2026
India’s government plans to sell up to 6.50% of LIC equity via an Offer for Sale (OFS) on August 4-5, 2026, to meet SEBI’s public shareholding norms. Floor price set at ₹382.
India to Sell 6.5% LIC Stake, Aiming for ₹31,400 Crore
Indian government plans to divest up to 6.5% of its stake in LIC via Offer for Sale, targeting ₹31,400 crore. Learn about the details and implications.
Wimbledon 2026 Ads: Linear TV Up 30%, CTV Expands Reach
Wimbledon 2026 saw a 30% surge in linear TV ad volume. Connected TV (CTV) expanded reach with more advertisers and categories, led by mutual funds.
Aegeus Technologies SME IPO: ₹24 Cr Issue Opens Aug 4
Aegeus Technologies launches its SME IPO on Aug 4-6, 2026, aiming to raise ₹24 Cr. Explore details on lot size, investment, and listing on BSE & NSE.
ONGC Expands India’s Strategic Oil Reserves in Mangaluru
ONGC is building a 1.75 million tonnes petroleum storage facility in Mangaluru, significantly boosting India’s strategic oil reserves for enhanced energy security.
India’s 2026 Tax Bill: Easing Rules for Offshore Funds
India’s 2026 Taxation Bill simplifies tax rules for offshore investment funds, removing strict criteria to attract global managers and boost capital inflows.
Juniper Green Energy IPO Fully Subscribed: Rs 1800 Cr Issue Oversubscribed
Juniper Green Energy’s Rs 1800 crore IPO fully subscribed on August 3, 2026, driven by strong QIB interest. Retail investors subscribed 28%.
India Overhauls Offshore Fund Tax to Boost Local Management
India’s new tax bill aims to exempt offshore funds’ global income and streamline domestic fund management eligibility, boosting investor appeal.
Gen Z Favors Daily Micro-SIPs Over Monthly Mutual Funds
Discover how Gen Z is revolutionizing investments with daily micro-SIPs as low as Rs 50, moving beyond traditional monthly mutual fund plans.
Franklin Templeton Launches New Short-Term Debt Fund
Franklin Templeton India introduces the Franklin India Short Term Fund, an open-ended debt scheme. NFO open Aug 5-11, 2026. Minimum Rs 5,000.
Indian Stocks Rally: Sensex Up 0.70%, Nifty Jumps 1.60%
Indian equity markets close higher, boosted by easing geopolitical tensions and FII inflows. Nifty sees a late surge due to SEBI’s new Closing Auction Session.
Jindal Stainless Profit Surges; Mastek Partners for Healthcare AI
Jindal Stainless reports a 7.73% profit rise in Q1FY27 to Rs 769.36 crore. Mastek Inc. partners with Innovaccer for healthcare AI transformation.
Franklin Templeton India Launches New Short-Term Debt Fund
Franklin Templeton India introduces the Franklin India Short Term Fund, an open-ended debt scheme focused on income generation and prudent risk management with a Macaulay duration of 1-3 years.
India Eases Offshore Fund Tax Rules to Attract Capital
India proposes revised tax rules for offshore funds with local managers, aiming to simplify compliance and significantly boost foreign investment inflow.
UPL Profit Rebounds in Q1FY27; Golkunda Diamonds Enters India
UPL reports a strong Q1FY27 profit turnaround, while Golkunda Diamonds & Jewellery launches in the Indian domestic market. Discover the latest business and market news.
Amir Chand Jagdish, Texmaco Rail Lead Q1 Earnings Growth
Amir Chand Jagdish’s profit surged 94.16% and Texmaco Rail’s PAT rose 85.93% in Q1 June 2026, alongside growth from GPT Healthcare and Noida Toll Bridge Co.
NIFTY50, SENSEX Surge Over 2% in July, Outperforming Global Markets
India’s NIFTY50 & SENSEX gained over 2% in July 2026, outperforming KOSPI, Nikkei, and NASDAQ. FII buying and a stable Rupee fueled the rally.
Kotak Nifty Bank Index Fund NFO: Invest in 14 Banking Stocks
Kotak Mahindra AMC launches Kotak Nifty Bank Index Fund NFO (Aug 3-17). Invest in 14 leading banking stocks tracking the Nifty Bank Index. Minimum ₹1,000.
India & Uzbekistan Eye $3B Trade with New FTA Talks
India and Uzbekistan aim to double trade to $3 billion in 3 years, exploring a new Free Trade Agreement to boost economic ties and investment.
Q1 FY27 Earnings: ITC Profit Dips, Divi’s Labs Soars
Indian majors like ITC faced profit decline due to taxes, while Divi’s Laboratories reported a significant net profit surge in Q1 FY27. Maruti Suzuki saw mixed results.
Indian Stocks Mixed Q1: BEL, Escorts Surge on Orders & Sales
Indian equities show mixed Q1 2026 results. BEL and Escorts Kubota gain on new orders and sales growth, while Ather Energy reports strong topline increase.
Kernex Microsystems & Sattrix Win ₹69.32 Cr in New Orders
Kernex Microsystems secures ₹66.62 Cr order from ICF for KAVACH equipment, while Sattrix Information Security wins ₹2.70 Cr in cybersecurity contracts. Major wins boost tech and security sectors.
Closing Bell: Nifty 50 Climbs +0.78% as IT Stocks Drive Broad Market Rally | 03 Aug 2026, 03:45 PM IST
Indian equities witnessed a strong rally today, with the Nifty 50 closing at 24573.35, up +189.75 points. Broad market participation and robust gains in IT stocks fueled the positive sentiment.
Goldiam Opens New Store, Panorama Studios Seals Film Deal
Goldiam International expands its lab-grown diamond retail with a new ORIGEM store in Gurugram, while Panorama Studios secures global film licensing rights.
Indian Stocks Surge on Geopolitical Hopes; Hyundai, UltraTech Shine
Indian equity markets gain on US-Iran peace talks optimism and strong Q1 results from Hyundai and UltraTech Cement. Brent crude falls, INR strengthens.
GACM Tech Surges on MoU; Avadh Sugar Posts Q1 Profit Turnaround
GACM Technologies shares jump 6.94% on a Rs 15 crore MoU with Meridian Intelligence. Avadh Sugar & Energy reports significant Q1 profit turnaround.
Zepto Delays IPO as Unlisted Shares Drop 23%
Quick-commerce startup Zepto postpones its IPO plans due to a 23% plunge in unlisted share value, opting for a pre-IPO placement instead.
Franklin Templeton Launches New Short-Term Debt Fund NFO
Franklin Templeton launches the Franklin India Short Term Fund NFO (Aug 5-11, 2026). Invest in highly-rated bonds for accrual income with low interest rate sensitivity.
Incon Engineers Reports Rs -1.44M Loss, Zero Revenue
Incon Engineers faces a severe financial crisis with a Rs -1.44 million net loss and zero revenue in Q1 2026, a sharp decline from Rs 2.02 million last year.