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Hisense India opens first experience centre in Gurugram: See its biggest TVs, smart appliances and more

Tech giant Hisense has opened its first Product Experience Centre in India along with its new headquarters at AIPL Masterpiece in Gurugram.

Indian stock market extends losing streak: Sensex, Nifty fall again

The Indian equity market extended its losing streak for the seventh consecutive session on Wednesday, mirroring the cautious sentiment prevailing across global markets.

Piyush Goyal heads to Singapore: What India’s Commerce Minister will discuss during key 3-day visit

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is visiting Singapore from August 19-21 as part of continued high-level engagement under the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) framework.

Spalba’s big Vietnam push: 2 new properties signal major Southeast Asia expansion

SaaS-enabled B2B event marketplace Spalba has entered Vietnam with the signing of Angsana Lăng Cô and Banyan Tree Lăng Cô , as it looks to tap the country's growing MICE market and build a larger presence across Southeast Asia.

India’s electronics boom gets a big push: MeitY approves 31 projects worth Rs 6,844 crore

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 31 additional proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), involving a projected investment of Rs 6,844 crore.

Uber partners with ixigo to offer train ticket booking on app. How to do it?

Ridesharing major Uber on Tuesday announced the launch of Train Ticket Booking on its app in partnership with ixigo, India’s leading AI-native travel platform.

Qatar-India remittances get a major digital upgrade with new UPI-powered service

The Qatar-India remittance service based on PosTransfer powered by UPI is now operational, enabling customers in Qatar to send money directly to UPI-enabled bank accounts in India through Qatar Post outlets.

BPCL flags off first extreme weather grade diesel rake from Bina Refinery to power Indian Army’s high-altitude operations

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU, marked a significant milestone in its commitment to national service and technological innovation with the flag-off of the first Extreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel Rake from its Bina Refinery on 17 August 2026.

L&T secures ultra-mega order for strategic offshore development project in Middle East

L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore (LTEH Offshore) on Monday said it has secured an ultra-mega order from a client in the Middle East. The project involves the development of multiple offshore facilities.

Chief Economic Adviser backs E10 option for older vehicles as E20 fuel transition sparks debate

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has backed the idea of making E10 petrol available again for older vehicles, even as India continues its nationwide transition to E20 fuel.

Mahindra launches BLAZO i-TRK: All details inside

Automobile major Mahindra Truck and Bus, part of the Mahindra Group, has unveiled the All-New Mahindra BLAZO i-TRK, marking the beginning of a new era of intelligent trucking in the Heavy Commercial Vehicles industry.

Reliance Industries, Rolls-Royce join hands to explore indigenous engine for India’s AMCA fighter

Mumbai/IBNS: Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have announced their strategic intent to work together on the design, development, manufacture and delivery of a sovereign indigenous combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.

BSNL’s Independence Day gift: Re 1 Recharge, 412-Day Plan and 500 Free TV Channels. Check now

State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a series of customer-centric initiatives and special offers aimed at enhancing user experience, expanding digital services and making advanced connectivity and entertainment more accessible across the country.

Emami’s big snack bet: ₹750 crore investment, new WeMe brand targets ₹1,000 crore in 3-5 years

Kolkata/IBNS: Emami has announced its entry into the packaged foods and snacks market with its new brand, WeMe, committing an investment of ₹750 crore in this segment.

Big relief for Zee Entertainment: SAT allows warrants issue, dividend access despite SEBI ban

Mumbai/IBNS: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Friday received interim relief from the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) in its challenge against the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) order, media reports said.

HCG Q1 results: Cancer care major posts 190% jump in adjusted profit, revenue rises 13%

Kolkata/IBNS: Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG), India’s largest dedicated cancer private hospital network, under the brand “HCG”, has recently announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Tata Motors Q1 shocker: Profit plunges 80%, shares crash 5% as JLR drags

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) crashed over 5% on Friday following a sharp decline in the company's profit in the first quarter of FY2027, media reports said.

Olectra Greentech Q1 shocker: Revenue soars 66%, profit barely moves; shares crash 4%

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Olectra Greentech crashed around 4% on Friday following the company's largely flat net profit in the first quarter of FY2027, media reports said.

Red Friday on Dalal Street: Sensex plunges 300 points, Nifty slides amid geopolitical tensions

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian equity benchmarks traded lower on Friday, with the BSE Sensex slipping nearly 300 points and the NSE Nifty 50 falling below the 24,350 mark as investors remained cautious amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

RVNL posts strong Q1 numbers, but shares fall sharply

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) declined on Thursday despite the company reporting a sharp rise in consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY2027, media reports said.