New Delhi, Aug 13: Global index provider MSCI has announced changes to its MSCI India Index as part of its August 2026 review. Pic Credit: Pexel Four companies — Adani Energy Solutions, Laurus Labs, Lenskart Solutions and Billionbrains Garage Ventures — will be added to the index, while Astral, Balkrishna…
Continue ReadingSensex, Nifty Open Flat as Oil Risks Offset Strong Domestic Fundamentals
Mumbai, August 13, 2026: Indian equity benchmarks opened largely flat on Thursday as investors weighed strong domestic economic fundamentals against concerns over elevated crude oil prices. The Sensex gained 145.56 points, or 0.19 per cent, to open at 78,111.91, while the Nifty slipped 4.35 points, or 0.02 per cent, to 24,431.60.…
Continue ReadingThailand Comes to Thane: Experience the Colours, Flavours and Shopping of Thailand at Korum Mall
Thane, 13th August 2026: This August, Korum Mall, Thane invites Mumbaikars to experience the vibrant spirit of Thailand closer to home with the Thailand Shopping Fest, from 13 to 16 August 2026, between 11 AM to 10 PM. Designed for families and shoppers, this four-day shopping festival will bring a…
Continue ReadingJuly 2026 CPI Inflation Rises to 4.45 percentage: PHDCCI
Aug 13: All India Consumer Price Index with base year 2024 for the month of July, 2026 over July, 2025 is 4.45 percentage . This lies below the PHDCCI forecast of 5.35 percentage for the month of July 2026, computed as on March 2026. The CPI Inflation Year – on– Year has been steadily rising for the past 6 months, starting from 2.74 percentage in January to 4.38percentage in June 2026, with a CAGR of…
Continue ReadingEastern Coalfields Limited Holds 51st Annual General Meeting
Sanctoria, Aug 13: Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited and a leading coal producer in the country, convened its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 12th August, 2026 at its Headquarters in Sanctoria. The meeting was held in hybrid mode, allowing participation both in person and through virtual platforms, ensuring broad-based engagement. The AGM was graced by the…
Continue ReadingAs More Indians Can Afford Premium Experiences, Getting In First Becomes The New Privilege: Kotak
For years, premium credit cards in India signalled affluent privilege through benefits such as golf access, concierge services, reward points and airport lounge access. These markers mattered when affluence itself was limited. Kotak Mahindra Bank said that definition of privilege is evolving. Across entertainment, dining and cultural experiences, affluent consumers are increasingly gravitating towards moments that…
Continue ReadingEatopia Marks India’s 80th Independence Day with a Call for Greater Food Transparency and Informed Choices
Made in India food brand highlights ingredient transparency and Indian innovation through its Honey Jam made with 70% real berries and 29% honey Aug 12: As India prepares to celebrate its 80th Independence Day, homegrown food brand Eatopia is drawing attention to a different kind of freedom, the freedom…
Continue ReadingSensex, Nifty End Lower for Second Day as Oil Prices Weigh on Sentiment
Mumbai, Aug 12: Indian stock markets ended lower for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, as higher crude oil prices and uncertainty in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. The Sensex fell 188 points, or 0.24 per cent, to close at 77,966.35, while the Nifty 50 declined 36 points,…
Continue ReadingRVNL Starts FY27 on a Strong Note; PAT Rises 18.73 percent
New Delhi, 12 August 2026: The Board of Directors of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) a Navratna CPSE under Ministry of Railways at its meeting held yesterday, 11 August 2026, inter alia considered and approved the Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter ended 30 June 2026. RVNL has…
Continue ReadingIndiaFirst Life launches GOLD Term Plan, Where Protection Goes Beyond Life Cover
MUMBAI, India, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited (IndiaFirst Life), today announced the launch of the IndiaFirst Life GOLD Term Plan, a holistic protection solution that brings together life cover, wellness benefits, and family-focused features in a single offering. As awareness of financial protection continues to…
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