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State Bank of India's successful dollar debt sale prompts Bank of Baroda to test waters, bankers say

Bank of Baroda is actively seeking dollar funding avenues to bolster its operations, inspired by the successful foreign-currency bond issuance led by State Bank of India. The bank is considering a dual-tranche bond sale with maturities of three and five years. Indian banks are keen on dollar borrowings as they…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Mithilesh Desai: Viral mystery man talking to PM Narendra Modi is India’s ‘Jackfruit King’ who uses blockchain to cultivate 80+ varieties

Mithilesh Desai, a farmer and entrepreneur from Maharashtra, caught attention after a video showed him speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Revati Sule’s wedding reception in Delhi. Desai is known as India’s “Jackfruit King” for his work on jackfruit cultivation, research and processing.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Tata Sons’ IPO can take a page from a Hong Kong titan

Tata Sons faces a mandatory stock market listing due to regulatory pressures. The company's holding structure creates shareholder tension and illiquidity issues. Jardine Matheson simplified its structure by buying out a subsidiary.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Women's reservation must not be linked to delimitation: Congress urges NCP (SP) to tell PM Modi

Congress asked NCP (SP) MPs to tell PM Modi about the INDIA bloc's position. They want the women's reservation law implemented immediately without linking it to delimitation.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Uncertainty over key bills as Congress vows to resist; Monsoon session heading for washout

Key legislation remains uncertain as Parliament's Monsoon session nears its close. Opposition parties are protesting, demanding statements on student issues and opposing new bills. The government seeks support for women's reservation and delimitation bills, facing mixed responses. The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act amendment bill also faces strong opposition from various…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Households in India, other Asia-Pacific regions highly vulnerable to El Nino-driven price shocks: S&P

Asia-Pacific economies face rising prices and weather shocks from El Nino. Reduced rainfall and climate disruption will affect agricultural output and food inflation. Countries are strengthening food reserves and water management to mitigate these impacts. India holds significant food grain buffers to manage potential food shocks. Proactive policies will limit…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Why These 3 Equal Weight ETFs Have Outperformed the S&P This Year

Equal-weight ETFs like ROE, RSPT, and AIVC have outperformed market-cap-weighted benchmarks in 2026 by diversifying holdings and reducing reliance on a handful of mega-cap stocks.

MarketBeat · Aug 8

Stocks Settle Higher as a Weak Jobs Report Allays Rate Hike Fears

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up +0.62% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.19%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.55%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Aug 7

When Bhagwat says Gen Z not anti-national, why BJP attacked protesters: Congress, NCP (SP)

Opposition parties questioned the BJP's actions against young protesters. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat advocated for dialogue with the younger generation. NCP (SP) and Congress accused the ruling party of practicing double standards. They highlighted contradictions between Bhagwat's statements and BJP leaders' remarks. Young Indians seek better education, jobs, and governance…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Stocks Settle Lower as Middle East Tensions Rise

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down -0.18% on Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.39%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.18%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Aug 6