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Titan sees positive momentum in July, to beat FY30 growth targets: MD

The growth we have seen in the first quarter, and we are also seeing that July is not bad. I am seeing a certain positivity so far in the last four months, Ajoy Chawla said

FMCG firms signal Q2 price hikes as input costs stay high, demand resilient

Britannia, HUL, Dabur, Godrej Consumer and Tata Consumer are weighing further price increases or shrinkflation in Q2FY27 to protect margins

Oil India chairman Ranjit Rath among applicants for top job at ONGC

Rath, 54, is seeking the ONGC chairman and managing director's post for a second consecutive year after the government relaxed eligibility criteria, including the maximum age for the position

US Senate Russia sanctions vote threatens Indian crude supplies: Kpler

US Senate o Friday passed Russia sanctions bill giving Trump power to impose 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas

Maruti Suzuki chairman calls for faster reforms, easier business climate

Chairman Bhargava also said that considering how the car industry has grown post GST2.0, there could be some changes in the company's longer-term target

BIS to scale up silver hallmarking testing as buyers shift from costly gold

Silver hallmarking has been voluntary since 2005, and from September 2025 onwards, hallmarked silver articles carry a Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number, enabling buyers to verify purity

PM Modi pays tribute to Quit India Movement freedom fighters on anniversary

August 9, 2026, marks the 84th anniversary of the Quit India Movement, one of the defining milestones in the nation's freedom struggle

Ownly, magicpin target bigger share of India's food delivery market

The developments come as India's food delivery sector sees more platforms seeking a foothold in the market, while restaurants push for greater control over commercial terms and customer-facing promoti

Premiumisation lifts liquor firms' June quarter topline amid cost headwinds

Leading liquor makers reported strong growth in premium and luxury spirits in the June quarter, helping boost revenue and margins

Samsung studying consumer AI use to shape future smartphone experiences

Samsung's goal is to make AI work seamlessly in the background, enabling users to complete tasks effortlessly without having to think about the underlying technology, said an official

Jindal Stainless to identify site for ₹40,000 cr Maharashtra project: CEO

According to the company, the proposed stainless steel facility will have a total capacity of 4 million tonnes per annum and will be constructed in phases

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

S&P said the effects of the El Nino period starting in 2026 will reach Asia-Pacific mainly through weaker rainfall and climate disruption, and the macroeconomic impact is likely to be manageable

CIAL posts record profit of ₹502 cr, plans foray into airport consultancy

The Board also recommended a dividend of 55 per cent for shareholders for the financial year 2025-26, subject to the approval of the company's Annual General Meeting

GOBARdhan Scheme can help reduce gas imports by $5 billion, says IBA

According to IBA, the recently approved GOBARdhan with a financial outlay of ₹23,731 crore, should be viewed as a strategic national investment rather than a public expenditure

Basant Kumar Meghwal claims silver with personal best at World U20 C'ships

Basant Kumar Meghwal won a silver in men's high jump event with a personal best effort to take India's medal tally to two at the World Athletics U20 Championships here.

Loan book to cross ₹2 trn milestone in FY27 on firm demand: Hudco CMD

To fund asset expansion, the company plans to borrow Rs 75,000 crore from both domestic and overseas markets during the current fiscal

Hyundai Motor India expects exports volume to recover from Q2FY27: CEO

In the first quarter, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) had witnessed a decline in its exports impacted by the West Asia war and temporary production disruption

Mcap of 4 of top-10 most valued firms jumps ₹1.43 trn, SBI biggest winner

From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro were the gainers

FPIs continue buying spree, pour ₹12,921 crore in first week of August

The inflow follows a ₹20,200 crore investment in July, marking a sharp turnaround after four consecutive months of heavy selling

Pradhan says he quit after attempts made to 'mislead' Gen Z during protests

Pradhan said he had approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi and offered to resign from the Union Council of Ministers