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US tariffs jolt bank stocks; Are HDFC Bank, ICICI, IndusInd Bank at risk?
Bank stocks extended losses as Nifty Bank index slipped 7% from its July peak. Analysts flag US tariff risks may hit HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bankm City Union Bank, Federal Bank
 "US tariffs jolt bank stocks; Are HDFC Bank, ICICI, IndusInd Bank at risk?")
A tepid start: India's critical mineral block auctions see weak response
In these auctions, the government grants two types of concessions: a mining lease allows the winning bidder to directly undertake mining operations
 "A tepid start: India's critical mineral block auctions see weak response")
From rivals to partners: Sino-Indian relations see a cautious reset
The fact that an article on the Xi-Modi meet appeared on the front page of the China Daily, the Chinese Communist Party's mouthpiece, suggests a significant shift in Beijing's outlook
 "From rivals to partners: Sino-Indian relations see a cautious reset")
News, views, and AI: How bots threaten the future of news publishing
From June 2024 to June 2025, the top 10 English language publications in India lost 20-30 per cent of their online audience, according to media analytics firm Comscore
 "News, views, and AI: How bots threaten the future of news publishing")
Domestic champions, global laggards: The road to global manufacturing power
The only way to be a globally competitive manufacturing power is to ensure that the domestic market is aligned to the cost and quality demanded by global markets
 "Domestic champions, global laggards: The road to global manufacturing power")
The Wisdom of Plagues: Book traces lessons not learned from pandemics
Covid-19 was the saddest pandemic NYT reporter Donald G McNeil ever covered. Now he shows how outbreaks like AIDS and Ebola foreshadowed the next in patterns, responses, and impact
 "The Wisdom of Plagues: Book traces lessons not learned from pandemics")
A new feat in secure communications
The success of the joint project by IIT Delhi and the DRDO marks a breakthrough in quantum and defence technology, paving the way for ultra-secure and real-time communication systems
 "A new feat in secure communications")
Toyota Kirloskar may pad up after Dream11's Team India innings ends
This comes after Dream11 withdrew from its sponsorship following the government's ban on real-money gaming through the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
 "Toyota Kirloskar may pad up after Dream11's Team India innings ends")
The missing engine - India's fighter jet dreams
Behind the Prime Minister's clarion call to fix India's Achilles' heel
 "The missing engine - India's fighter jet dreams")
PSBs' share in household deposits falls to 63%, private banks gain ground
The rise of small finance banks has also added to the competitive intensity, suggesting that private sector players will likely continue to expand their share in the market
 "PSBs' share in household deposits falls to 63%, private banks gain ground")
Tea industry seeks minimum sustainable price amid imports, price fall
Indian Tea Association warns of existential threat to producers in Assam and West Bengal as falling prices, rising imports and US tariffs strain the country's tea industry
 "Tea industry seeks minimum sustainable price amid imports, price fall")
L&T-SuFin targets $1 billion GMV in FY26 as B2B ecom growth surges
L&T-SuFin, the B2B e-commerce platform from L&T, has more than doubled GMV to $215 million year-to-date and is aiming to achieve $1 billion GMV in FY26 with expansion and new services
 "L&T-SuFin targets $1 billion GMV in FY26 as B2B ecom growth surges")
Will provide uninterrupted electricity to farmers: Rajasthan energy min
State's Energy Minister Hiralal Nagar directed the managing directors of discoms or power distribution corporations to prepare an action plan to reduce power losses
 "Will provide uninterrupted electricity to farmers: Rajasthan energy min")
UP brings out draft policy to boost electronics, smartphone manufacturing
The policy targets $50 billion worth of electronics production in the next five years, along with a million job opportunities
 "UP brings out draft policy to boost electronics, smartphone manufacturing")
Wedding gifts & taxation: Get donor letters for high-value non-cash gifts
Substantial cash gifts should be received via cheques or drafts
 "Wedding gifts & taxation: Get donor letters for high-value non-cash gifts")
Chhattisgarh, Odisha move to resolve decade-old Mahanadi water dispute
Mahanadi, a major river in India, originates from Chhattisgarh and flows through Odisha before merging in the Bay of Bengal. The historic Hirakud Dam at Sambalpur in Odisha is built across Mahanadi
 "Chhattisgarh, Odisha move to resolve decade-old Mahanadi water dispute")
As renewables replace coal, India's Viksit Bharat target faces energy test
Changes in energy mix will majorly impact the growth in coal demand, mining activity, and associated employment
 "As renewables replace coal, India's Viksit Bharat target faces energy test")
RCPL's ₹1 trillion revenue goal seen as huge value creator: Brokerages
During her speech, Isha said that Campa Cola now holds double-digit market share across many states, breaking the 30-year multinational company (MNC) duopoly
 "RCPL's ₹1 trillion revenue goal seen as huge value creator: Brokerages")
Dealerships face inventory glut in August as car buyers await GST cuts
VAHAN data shows 3% m-o-m drop in retail auto sales; EV market hopes hold up
 "Dealerships face inventory glut in August as car buyers await GST cuts")
Govt may bet on MSMEs to power silicon dreams with fresh incentives
Incentives in the works to build homegrown raw material suppliers for global chip firms
 "Govt may bet on MSMEs to power silicon dreams with fresh incentives")