NewsVoir Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: As Independence Day approaches, Independence Day sales are here too. It's a great time make the most of the festive offers and upgrade home appliances. Among the many choices, a 5 Star refrigerator is one of the smartest and most practical buys. A 5 Star refrigerator is built to use less power, which cuts down monthly electricity bills. Over time, these savings really add up. These fridges also offer better cooling, smart features, and more space...Read More
Guwahati, Aug 14: The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) has hit out at both the Centre and the State government, accusing them of "utter failure" in implementing the Assam Accord even after 40 years of its signing on August 15, 1985. The student body warned that the non-implementation of the Accord has pushed Assam into a "deep crisis" that threatens the very identity, rights, and existence of its indigenous people. The Accord, which marked the culmination of the six-year-long Assam Movement ag...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Chemicals maker Anupam Rasayan India Ltd has posted nearly four-fold jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs 48.45 crore for the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal on robust income. The company reported a net profit of Rs 12.21 crore in the year-ago period, according to a late-night regulatory filing. Total revenue increased sharply by 89 per cent to Rs 490.73 crore during the quarter ended June 2025 from Rs 260.26 crore in the year-ago period. Expenses also rose to...Read More
Mumbai, August 14: Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin hit a record high of $124,210 on Thursday over increasing expectations for more lenient monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve. The development, coupled with supportive financial reforms, particularly under the pro-crypto stance of the US President Donald Trump's administration, boosted investor sentiment. The world's largest crypto asset by market capitalisation climbed over 0.9 per cent to $124,210, surpassing its previous peak in July. B...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Shares of consumerware products maker All Time Plastics Ltd on Thursday listed with a premium of over 14 per cent against the issue price of Rs 275. The stock started trading at Rs 314.30, a jump of 14.29 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. Later, it surged 17.14 per cent to Rs 322.15. At the NSE, the stock listed at Rs 311.30, up 13.2 per cent. The company commanded a market valuation of Rs 1,976.37 crore. The initial share sale of All Time Plastics Ltd receive...Read More
Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): A sudden flash flood hit Hojis Lungpa Nala in Kinnaur on Wednesday evening. The site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam. The flood was triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley. The strong flow of water swept away a bridge across the Sutlej River and left one person injured, as per the Indian Army. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi Likely To Visit West Bengal on August 22 for I...Read More
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 14 (ANI): A government-appointed team of experts on Wednesday visited Dharali in Uttarkashi to inspect areas affected by a recent disaster. This team of experts included Shantanu Sarkar, Director of Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Center (ULMMC), Dr DP Kanungo, Chief Scientist of Central Building Research Institute Roorkee (CBRI), Ravi Negi, Director of Geological Survey of India (GSI), Dr Amit Kumar, scientist of Wadia Institute of Himala...Read More
Electronics contract manufacturer Optiemus Infracom Wednesday announced the launch of locally made tempered glass screen protectors for mobile phones, manufactured in collaboration with US-based Corning. The screen protectors will be sold under the brand name RhinoTech. Optiemus is projecting a revenue of Rs 1800-2000 crore by end of FY27 following the launch of the tempered glass. The company said this is the first time in India that advanced screen protectors will be produced locally and ma...Read More
Larsen & Toubro's L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd. has partnered with ITOCHU Corp. of Japan to develop a green ammonia project in Kandla, Gujarat. The Joint Development Agreement aims to establish a 300 KTPA green ammonia facility. ITOCHU plans to utilize the produced ammonia for bunkering applications in Singapore, marking a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions. L&T Energy GreenTech has entered into an agreement with ITOCHU Corp. of Japan to develop and commercialize a green ammonia ...Read More
Lok Sabha passes two major legislation in a consequentail sitting, the Income-Tax Bill, 2025 and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 amid protest by opposition members over SIR. In a brief but consequential sitting on Monday, the Lok Sabha passed two major financial legislations the Income-Tax Bill, 2025 and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 amid loud protests by opposition members over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Bills were moved by Union Finance M...Read More
Raichur (Karnataka) [India], August 14: In a landmark moment for global hepatology and Indian pharmaceutical innovation, Shilpa Medicare Limited (BSE: 530661) (NSE: SHILPAMED) has secured the world first regulatory approval from India Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for Nor Ursodeoxycholic Acid (NorUDCA) Tablets 500 mg, the first-ever approved therapy targeting NAFLD. * Shilpa Medicare emerges as the global pioneer to receive approval for NorUDCA, offering new hope to over a...Read More
Ms Virk is also allegedly linked with a former director of the now-defunct Reliance Capital Limited. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Sandeepa Virk projected herself as the owner of hyboocare.com, a website claiming to sell beauty products * Ms Virk is also allegedly linked with a former director of the now-defunct Reliance Capital Limited * She has been sent to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate till Friday Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch ...Read More
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar emphasized that an Atmanirbharta mindset is crucial for navigating global instability and building a developed India (Viksit Bharat). He highlighted India's rich cultural heritage and the resilience of its people as key strengths. Dr. Jaishankar asserted that self-reliance is essential for boosting self-confidence and resilience in an unpredictable world. Dr S Jaishankar, Union Minister of External Affairs, on Wednesday said that Atmanirbharta mindset ...Read More
Mumbai, August 13, 2025 -- Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has unveiled a special Independence Day campaign that honours India's spirited pursuit of freedom while drawing a parallel to the increasingly important journey towards self-reliance and financial independence. The film captures a warm exchange between a retired brigadier grandfather and his 20-something grandson. As they reminisce over their family legacy of freedom fighters and soldiers, the conversation shifts to the challenges of the pres...Read More
Mumbai: The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest public sector bank, has announced a revision in its Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) transaction charges for online fund transfers. Starting August 15, customers transferring more than Rs 25,000 through online platforms such as internet banking or mobile banking will be subject to nominal fees. This marks a significant shift in the bank's digital transaction policy, although IMPS transactions made through branches will remain unaffecte...Read More
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade on Thursday amid buying in blue-chip stocks such as HDFC Bank and TCS, along with a positive trend in the US markets. Extending its previous day's rally, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 154.07 points to 80,693.98 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 45 points to 24,664.35. From the Sensex firms, Infosys, Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, Maruti and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) were among the major gainers. Howe...Read More
Mumbai: ICICI Bank has taken a step back on its earlier decision to increase the minimum average balance (MAB) required in new savings accounts. The bank had recently raised the MAB from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 for new accounts opened on or after August 1. However, after receiving many complaints and feedback from customers, ICICI has now reduced the amount to Rs 15,000. New Balance Rules Explained The revised minimum balance for new savings accounts is now Rs 15,000 in regular branches, Rs 7,5...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Shares of JSW Cement Ltd listed with a premium of over 4 per cent against the issue price of Rs 147 on Thursday. The company's stock opened at Rs 153, up 4 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. Later, it jumped 5.23 per cent to Rs 154.70. The initial public offer of JSW Cement Ltd, part of the diversified JSW Group, garnered 7.77 times subscription on the closing day of share sale on Monday. The company's IPO had a price band of Rs 139-147 per share. The IPO had a...Read More
Mumbai : Knight Frank's latest Global House Price Index (Q1 2025) has placed India among the top-performing residential markets worldwide, with annual house price growth of 7.7% in nominal terms and 4.2% in real terms. This performance puts India at 15 position among 55 global markets tracked, ahead of major economies like the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. The findings highlight sustained momentum in India's housing market, supported by robust domestic demand, improving macroeco...Read More
Mumbai: A majority of new-age companies that set the primary market buzzing with their initial public offerings and listing day gains have failed as long-term wealth creators for IPO and post-IPO investors, according to a study tracking 25 such firms listed between May 2020 and June 2025 across fintech, logistics, consumer internet, quick commerce, and SaaS (Software as a Service). Only 36 per cent of IPO investors and 32 per cent of post-IPO investors generated positive alpha despite strong li...Read More
BHUBANESWAR: Even as the Centre has approved two big-ticket chip plants worth Rs 4,009 crore for Odisha, the state government has upped its game and decided to offer special incentives and additional infrastructure support up to Rs 600 crore for setting up semiconductor parks. As per the recently amended Semiconductor Manufacturing and Fabless Policy, investors intending to set up a semiconductor industrial park in the state through world-class developers will get a subsidy of 25 per cent (pc) ...Read More
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. On Monday, ALT5 Sigma, a fintech company specializing in blockchain infrastructure, unveiled plans to establish a crypto treasury focusing on the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) project -- a venture backed by the Trump family. The announcement, however, was met with a swift and negative reaction from investors, resulting in a significant drop in the company's stock price. ALT5 Si...Read More
Raichur (Karnataka) [India], August 14: In a landmark moment for global hepatology and Indian pharmaceutical innovation, Shilpa Medicare Limited (BSE: 530661) (NSE: SHILPAMED) has secured the world's first regulatory approval from India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for Nor Ursodeoxycholic Acid (NorUDCA) Tablets 500 mg, the first-ever approved therapy targeting NAFLD. Also Read | 'Coolie' X Review: Rajinikanth's 'One-Man Show' With Nagarjuna's Stylish Act and Anirudh Rav...Read More
New Delhi: In a major relief to its customers, the ICICI Bank has reduced the recently increased minimum balance requirement for new customers. The bank has informed that the rules for the minimum account balance (MAB) in savings accounts have been revised again. According to the bank, the limit in metro and urban areas has been reduced from Rs 50,000 to just Rs 15,000. The ICICI has revised the minimum monthly average balance (MAB) requirement for savings accounts in metro and urban areas. For...Read More
Bengaluru: To commemorate the golden jubilee of Bengaluru-based realtor Puravankara Ltd, India Post released a customised stamp on Wednesday, under the corporate scheme, 'My Stamp'. At the event organised by Puravankara Limited to launch the stamp, K Prakash, Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Postal Circle, said, through initiatives like 'My Stamp', India Post celebrates the contributions of companies towards shaping India's future. "Stamps are powerful storytellers of history, achievements, ...Read More
Mumbai: The long-delayed automated Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), popularly called the pod taxi project, has secured clearance from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA). The approval marks a key step forward for the Rs 1,016.34-crore initiative, which is aimed at transforming last-mile connectivity in the city's prime business district. 0.14 Hectares Of Mangroves Affected, 431 Trees To Be Cut Planned for completion within three years, the p...Read More
Gold October futures prices at MCX have surged impressively by Rs 2,430 per 10 grams so far in August. However, they retreated slightly from their high today to trade at Rs 1,01,052 per 10 grams, down Rs 746 or 0.73% in intraday trade. Similarly, silver September contracts witnessed slight profit booking, trading lower by Rs 390 or 0.34% at Rs 1,14,491 per kg. On Friday, gold and silver settled on a positive note in both domestic and international markets. Gold October futures settled at Rs 1,...Read More
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 11 (ANI): About 1,278 people have been rescued in operations in Uttarakhand's Dharali, Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said on Monday.Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey told ANI, "Following a disaster in Dharali, about 1,278 people, including those from other states, stranded at Gangotri Dham, were evacuated. The operation is now complete. Electricity and mobile networks have been restored.He added that the Valley Bridge and road connectivity hav...Read More
ONGC shares: ONGC posted an 18.2% YoY rise in Q1FY26 consolidated net profit to ₹11,554.21 crore, even as revenue fell 3.2% to ₹1,63,108 crore. Standalone profit dropped 10.2% YoY to ₹8,024 crore but grew 24% QoQ, while standalone revenue slid 9.3% YoY to ₹32,003 crore. EBITDA declined 2% YoY to ₹18,657 crore. Shares of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) are set to be in focus on Wednesday after the energy major posted a mixed set of first-quarter earnings, with profit gr...Read More
IKEA India anticipates significant growth in the next three decades, driven by India's economic expansion and a burgeoning young consumer base. The company is expanding its omnichannel strategy with city stores and aims to increase local sourcing to 50% in five years. Swedish home décor and furniture giant IKEA expects India to deliver sustained growth over the next 30 years, buoyed by the country's strong economic trajectory, young population and expanding base of consumption-driven families. ...Read More