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Asia Rice: India rates climb to 1-year highs on African demand, poor monsoon rains

India's 5% ⁠broken parboiled variety was quoted at $364-$369 per ton this week, up from last week's $362-$368. Indian 5% broken white rice was priced at $360 to $365 per ton.

The Economic Times

Rooftop solar, KUSUM account for 40% of India's solar capacity additions in FY27 till July: Bernstein

Rooftop solar and KUSUM scheme are driving India's solar capacity growth. These initiatives accounted for forty percent of additions in the current fiscal year. Utility-scale projects face transmission challenges, impacting their expansion. India added significant renewable capacity in the previous fiscal year. Future additions may moderate as transmission infrastructure develops.

The Economic Times

MSE: Building the capital markets of a Viksit Bharat

India's capital market is on the brink of a transformative shift as more investors engage actively. The Metropolitan Stock Exchange (MSE) is dedicated to cultivating a resilient financial framework, improving accessibility, and mitigating costs for emerging investors throughout the nation. With a versatile platform powered by advanced technology, this initiative…

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Are BSE, NSE closed on August 26 for Eid-e-Milad? Check full market holiday dates list

The Indian stock market will remain open on August 26 despite Eid-e-Milad, with the BSE and NSE observing only a settlement holiday. Trading will continue as usual, while clearing and settlement activities will remain suspended. MCX and NCDEX will also operate normally. The next market holiday is September 14 for…

The Economic Times

From IPO mockery to Rs 1 lakh crore m-cap: Why investors are still betting on Lenskart’s vision

Lenskart’s IPO valuation drew sharp criticism from investors, with its 230x P/E and 10.5x sales multiples sparking comparisons with expensive listings such as Mamaearth, Paytm and Nykaa. Retail investors mocked the Rs 70,000-crore valuation on social media, questioning whether the eyewear company offered enough upside. Less than a year later,…

The Economic Times

FACT, Paradeep Phosphates, RCF, other fertiliser stocks rally up to 13%. Here's why

Shares of fertiliser companies rallied up to 13% on Tuesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin assured India of uninterrupted fertiliser supplies amid the West Asia crisis. Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore (FACT), Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers (RCF), Paradeep Phosphates and Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals gained as investors assessed the potential boost…

The Economic Times

Trump's 'Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran also includes four India-based companies over alleged links

The United States has sanctioned four India-based companies over their alleged involvement in Iran-related petroleum and petrochemical trade and procurement networks, according to a release by the US State Department.

The Economic Times

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Ceigall India shares rise 4% after winning Rs 705 crore Arunachal Pradesh Frontier Highway project

Ceigall India shares rose 4% after securing a ₹704.7 crore MoRTH contract for the Frontier Highway in Arunachal Pradesh. The EPC project, awarded jointly with Sushee Infra & Mining, includes 48 months of construction and five years of maintenance. The order strengthens Ceigall’s road infrastructure portfolio and regional presence.

The Economic Times

UPI completes 10 years: PM Modi calls it a major turning point for India’s digital payments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday termed the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) a "major turning point" in the country's digital payments journey, as the interface completed 10 years since its launch.

The Economic Times

India wanted red flags on chip packets and soda. Big Food fought back

India’s food regulator has dropped plans for colour-coded front-of-pack nutrition warnings after industry opposition, opting instead for simpler disclosures. The decision faces Supreme Court scrutiny amid concerns over obesity, high sugar, salt and fat levels, and differing product formulations across countries.

The Economic Times

Is the smallcap rally a trap? Only 37% of stocks are outperforming their benchmark

India's recent smallcap surge indicates that less stock is outpacing the benchmark index, revealing a narrowing group of successful stocks boosting overall returns. Conversely, largecap stocks are showing wider engagement even as they lag in market performance. While the NSE 500 reflects enhanced market breadth, individual stock gains are waning,…

The Economic Times

Should you close your PPF account after becoming an NRI? Here’s what to know about maturity, withdrawal, and tax rules

Moving abroad as an NRI? Your PPF account might not need immediate closure. Discover how your contribution, withdrawal, and maturity options change. Understand the crucial differences between becoming an NRI and a foreign citizen, and navigate the tax implications in your new country of residence.

The Economic Times

Union Bank of India taps dollar debt market after 12-year hiatus

Union Bank of India has made a significant move by raising six hundred million dollars through the sale of bonds, which include three-year and five-year notes at appealing interest rates. This event is particularly notable as it represents the bank's first public dollar bond sale in more than ten years.

The Economic Times

Why investors should not ignore largecaps despite the smallcap rush: Canara Robeco CIO Shridatta Bhandwaldar

We are looking at the next 12-18 months from a two perspective, corporate earnings growth and impact of geopolitics through higher energy prices on the Indian market. From the corporate earnings perspective we are fairly constructive. After 1.5 years of earnings downcycle, the earnings cycle has been reviving from 2HFY26.

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Milad un Nabi 2026 date in India: Check if school, college, bank, office holiday is in your state

Milad Un Nabi 2026 Date in India Holiday: Milad un Nabi 2026 will be observed in India on Wednesday, August 26. While the festival is a holiday in several states and government institutions, school, college, bank and office closures may vary by state, city and organisation. Students, employees and customers…

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AI, entrepreneurship, and scalability take centre stage at ET Business Growth Summit in Bengaluru

With the industry’s who’s who in attendance, the event explored the opportunities and challenges shaping businesses in a rapidly changing world.

The Economic Times

ETMarkets Smart Talk | India enters earnings-led phase; Anil Rego favours financials, autos, industrials

Anil Rego, Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer at Right Horizons PMS, believes the worst of the valuation-led correction may be behind us, while a broadening earnings recovery could provide the catalyst for the next leg of the market.

The Economic Times

Closing Auction System braces for its first monthly expiry test

India’s derivatives market is set for its first monthly expiry under the new auction-based closing price system, marking a crucial test for the mechanism after concerns over sharp price swings and alleged manipulation. Introduced on August 3, the system has so far handled regular sessions and a weekly expiry. Tuesday’s…

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India eases raw sugar import rules as it cracks down on hoarding

The government has extended the processing window for duty-free raw sugar imports. This move aims to increase domestic sugar availability before the festive season. Domestic sugar prices have risen sharply due to tighter supplies and increased demand. The government is also curbing hoarding by reducing stockholding limits for bulk consumers.…

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EPFO rules for NRIs’ EPF withdrawal: Do NRIs need to wait till 58 years of age to withdraw their employees’ provident fund retirement corpus?

Non-resident Indians have the opportunity to access their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) corpus upon their departure from India. Those who are relocating permanently abroad can initiate a complete withdrawal after fulfilling necessary formalities. Notably, NRIs aren’t required to reach the age of fifty-eight for this withdrawal.

The Economic Times

ETMarkets NRI Talk | Why private credit, REITs and PMS are entering the NRI investment conversation, explains Sumegh Bhatia

Private credit, REITs, InvITs and PMS are gaining interest for their potential to provide differentiated return streams, contractual cash flows and exposure to India’s growth story.

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Bangladesh journalists arrested for asking questions during Hasina’s downfall are denied bail

Special tribunal in Bangladesh asks authorities to keep three journalists jailed until their trial

The Economic Times

Indian defence firm Sigma deepens ties with UK's Rolls-Royce in Rs 1,600 crore deal

Sigma Advanced Systems secured a new £125 million contract with Rolls-Royce. This agreement expands their existing partnership and builds on a prior £300 million deal. The new contract will see Bromford manufacture critical aero-engine components for Rolls-Royce. Sigma's acquisition of Bromford Precision Solutions strengthened its manufacturing capabilities. This collaboration enhances…

Times Life

India's Terai Grasslands Are Vanishing, And Taking Species Found Nowhere Else With Them

A Strip of Land That Shouldn't ExistThe terai is a geographical accident. Where the Himalayan rivers slow down and drop their sediment load onto the plains, they created a belt of waterlogged grasslands, sal forests, and oxbow lakes stretching from Uttarakhand through Bihar and into the lowlands of Nepal. It…

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Siwalik Hills Fossils Reveal the Prehistoric Megafauna That Lived Alongside India's Earliest Ancestors

The Hills Named After ShivaThe Siwalik Hills stretch in a long arc from Pakistan through northern India and into Nepal, running along the base of the Himalayan range. The name comes from Shiva, "Siva" in Sanskrit, and the range was once thought to be the matted hair of the god…

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