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Shares of cos having Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's investments settle on mixed note

Sensex climbs over 379 points, Nifty ends above 17,800

Rare Enterprises-backed Concord Biotech files IPO papers with SEBI

Fairfax-backed Go Digit General Insurance files DRHP for IPO

Balaji Solutions files draft papers with Sebi for IPO

Cement cos import discounted Venezuelan petcoke to replace coal

SAIL eyes improved profitability as imported coal prices dip

Breaking resistance: Aluminium exhibits bullishness

Crude oil continues to trade lower on Chinese factory, retail data

Crude oil extends losses as weak demand outlook lingers

Rupee falls 4 paise to close at 79.66 against US dollar

Rupee falls 9 paise to 79.71 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee falls 36 paise to close at 79.61 against US dollar

Rupee trades in narrow range against US dollar in early trade

Rupee rises 15 paise to close at 79.48 against US dollar

Cement cos import discounted Venezuelan petcoke to replace coal

SAIL eyes improved profitability as imported coal prices dip

Breaking resistance: Aluminium exhibits bullishness

Crude oil continues to trade lower on Chinese factory, retail data

Crude oil extends losses as weak demand outlook lingers

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Amrutanjan reports lower net profit in Q122

India banned by FIFA, stripped of U17 Women’s World Cup hosting rights

YES! The last big hurdle awaits the Bank

F&O Strategy: Go for bull-call spread on Tata Power

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Economy

DESH Act: Concessional corporate tax rate proposed for extended period remains sticking issue

DESH Act: Concessional corporate tax rate proposed for extended period remains sticking issue

Commerce Ministry seeks to hold more discussions to sort out pending issues

India-focused offshore funds, ETFs witness outflows for 17th straight quarter

India-focused offshore funds, ETFs witness outflows for 17th straight quarter

Quantum of net outflows rose to $1.58 billion during the June quarter, per a funds flow report from Morningstar

Indian Bureau of Mines to create individual portal for Mines Ministry

Indian Bureau of Mines to create individual portal for Mines Ministry

The Union Ministry of Mines to will set up an individual portal to Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) through BISAG-N (Bhaskaracharya National Institute for

Central Pool foodgrain stocks at lowest in 5 years

Central Pool foodgrain stocks at lowest in 5 years

Wheat stocks already low due to low production, concerns mounting about dip in paddy sowing in the current Kharif season

Agri Business

Central Pool foodgrain stocks at lowest in 5 years

Mandaviya reviews progress of Sindri, Barauni, Talcher urea plants

Gram Unnati partners with local KVK to train Rajasthan’s soyabean farmers

Punjab move to suspend use of 10 pesticides to help Basmati exports draws flak

Flood relief: AP seeks ₹1,139 cr from Centre

Mother Dairy hikes milk prices due to increased input costs

Rajasthan, Gujarat drenched as depression prepares to weaken

Money & Banking

Sundaram Mutual launches Sundaram Flexi Cap Fund

Sundaram Mutual launches Sundaram Flexi Cap Fund

Chennai, August 16

Sundaram Mutual expects bullish market trend to continue

Sundaram Mutual expects bullish market trend to continue

Fund house’s NFO expects to rake in highest-ever collection: Sundaram Mutual MD

SBI opens branch for start-ups in Bengaluru

SBI opens branch for start-ups in Bengaluru

To open more such branches in Gurugram, Hyderabad

Bank of Baroda and Ujjivan SFB introduce new deposit products

Bank of Baroda and Ujjivan SFB introduce new deposit products

Senior citizens will earn an additional interest rate of 0.50 per cent, said Bank of Baroda in a statement

Paytm partners with Samsung stores to deploy smart PoS devices, offers Paytm Postpaid

Paytm partners with Samsung stores to deploy smart PoS devices, offers Paytm Postpaid

The company broadens offline payments distribution through this tie-up

UTI Asset Management shares zoom on talk of Tata AMC buying majority stake

UTI Asset Management shares zoom on talk of Tata AMC buying majority stake

As of the June quarter, UTI AMC has an average asset under management of ₹2.24-lakh crore

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Quick Take: Why the stock markets cheered, while bond markets sulked post Budget

Though the Budget had every excuse to announce some populist handouts ahead of upcoming State polls, it seems to have refrained

Amrutanjan reports lower net profit in Q122

India banned by FIFA, stripped of U17 Women’s World Cup hosting rights

YES! The last big hurdle awaits the Bank

F&O Strategy: Go for bull-call spread on Tata Power

YES! The last big hurdle awaits the Bank

MIC Electronics forays into EV business

India banned by FIFA, stripped of U17 Women’s World Cup hosting rights

Tapping the expertise of retired employees

Editor's pick

Adani Logistics acquires inland container depot Tumb for ₹835 cr

Adani Logistics acquires inland container depot Tumb for ₹835 cr

ICD Tumb is located near Vapi between Hazira port and Nhava Sheva port along Western DFC

India banned by FIFA, stripped of U17 Women’s World Cup hosting rights

India banned by FIFA, stripped of U17 Women’s World Cup hosting rights

The international governing body says the move was ‘due to undue influence from third parties’

Is the boycott culture hurting Bollywood business?

Is the boycott culture hurting Bollywood business?

Industry voices concern about the boycott trend on social media as it is not just detrimental to movie business but would kill the creativity

Fairfax-backed Go Digit General Insurance files DRHP for IPO

Fairfax-backed Go Digit General Insurance files DRHP for IPO

Proposed offering is to combine fresh isue of ₹1,250 crore and an offer for sale of 10.94 crore shares by promoters and selling shareholder for an und

Housing prices up 5% YoY: CREDAI-Collier report

Housing prices up 5% YoY: CREDAI-Collier report

Housing prices cross pre-pandemic level amid rising demand and costlier construction

OPPO Pad Air: A near-perfect budget all-rounder

OPPO Pad Air: A near-perfect budget all-rounder

Lightweight, and geared to optimise your entertainment experience

Apple lays off recruiters as part of its slowdown in hiring

Apple lays off recruiters as part of its slowdown in hiring

Rare move: nearly 100 contract workers were let go, company to be more “deliberate” in is spending

SpiceJet settles disputes with lessor Goshawk

SpiceJet settles disputes with lessor Goshawk

The settlement will allow induction of two more fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX aircraft into the SpiceJet fleet

Multimedia

Companies

KKR arm exits Max Healthcare in ₹9,184 crore share-sale deal

KKR arm exits Max Healthcare in ₹9,184 crore share-sale deal

Shares were collectively picked up by the Government of Singapore, Monetary Authority of Singapore and others

Auditors raise doubt over Future Lifestyle’s survival

Auditors raise doubt over Future Lifestyle’s survival

Entire networth of the company has been eroded due to losses incurred in the previous year and its current liabilities exceeded its current assets, sa

Aura Air makes purifiers available on Amazon

Aura Air makes purifiers available on Amazon

Aura Air is priced at ₹37,500 plus GST, while Aura Mini is available for ₹13,000

IHCL to open 32 hotels over FY23 and FY24, says Chief Chhatwal

IHCL to open 32 hotels over FY23 and FY24, says Chief Chhatwal

Indian Hotels Co to open “We will be opening a hotel a month; and we will accelerate almost 16-18 hotels in this financial year and next financial yea

Cummins India launches Retrofit Emission Control Device

Cummins India launches Retrofit Emission Control Device

Cummins to market RECD through its vast distribution network in India

Emami eyes doubling of rural coverage by FY24; to focus on distribution

Emami eyes doubling of rural coverage by FY24; to focus on distribution

Emami Company says a growing percentage of products will be sold online, circumventing bazaar visits

Info-tech

DoT bats for auction of satellite spectrum

DoT bats for auction of satellite spectrum

‘LEO and MEO players will have to participate in auctions to acquire spectrum’

Spotify announces three months of free premium

Spotify announces three months of free premium

Spotify users can re-subscribe at a price of about ₹800

Apple lays off recruiters as part of its slowdown in hiring

Apple lays off recruiters as part of its slowdown in hiring

Rare move: nearly 100 contract workers were let go, company to be more “deliberate” in is spending

Making conversational AI solutions easier: Kore.ai opens XO platform for SMBs, developers

Making conversational AI solutions easier: Kore.ai opens XO platform for SMBs, developers

The no-code platform comes with seamless integration in a pay-as-you-go model

T-Hub to conduct cohort for semiconductor startups

T-Hub to conduct cohort for semiconductor startups

The six-month hybrid cohort will pick 20 startups that are working to reshape semiconductor supply chains

Paytm partners with Samsung stores to deploy smart PoS devices, offers Paytm Postpaid

Paytm partners with Samsung stores to deploy smart PoS devices, offers Paytm Postpaid

The company broadens offline payments distribution through this tie-up

Portfolio

Weekly Rupee View: Rupee sways to and fro in a range

Weekly Rupee View: Rupee sways to and fro in a range

The price band of 79 – 79.80 remains valid

LIC may offer a smoother ride for investors going ahead

LIC may offer a smoother ride for investors going ahead

Sustained improvement in APE growth, but retail market share needs monitoring

Index Outlook: Sensex and Nifty 50 nearing an inflection point

Index Outlook: Sensex and Nifty 50 nearing an inflection point

Strong resistances with potential to trigger a reversal are coming up that has potential to trigger a reversal

How India Inc fared in Q1 and the road ahead

How India Inc fared in Q1 and the road ahead

Here’s a detailed look at the trends this quarter and outlook for four key sectors

This Independence Day, break free from investment hassles

This Independence Day, break free from investment hassles

4 steps for ease of investing and financial well-being

Should you subscribe to Syrma SGS Technology IPO?

Should you subscribe to Syrma SGS Technology IPO?

At current valuation, the offer leaves little wiggle room if risks to the business play out; the IPO price band is ₹209-220

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