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Nearly one in three MF equity folios now in smallcap, midcap funds

Folio additions by the two high-risk categories surge to 11-month high in July

Nearly one in three MF equity folios now in smallcap, midcap funds
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 7:26 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Mining reforms risk undermining fiscal federalism

Today's pieces examine mining reforms and fiscal federalism, India's need for a caregiving policy, stronger bank boards, urban governance and lessons in crisis leadership

Best of BS Opinion: Mining reforms risk undermining fiscal federalism
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

Hindustan Urvarak explores new projects for next phase of growth

HURL is exploring green urea and coal gasification projects while considering ammonium sulphate and NPK production at its Barauni and Sindri units

Hindustan Urvarak explores new projects for next phase of growth
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 12:17 AM IST

Delhi Master Plan draft may reshape property values via FAR, TOD changes

Developers say proposed changes in FAR, redevelopment and transit-oriented development could unlock additional capacity and make infrastructure access a key valuation driver.

Delhi Master Plan draft may reshape property values via FAR, TOD changes
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 12:16 AM IST

NITI Aayog's remedy for manufacturing: Clusters and lower costs

The think tank has identified 12 sectors in which India can aspire to global leadership by 2047, with the first volume focusing on chemicals, textiles, telecom and solar PV

NITI Aayog's remedy for manufacturing: Clusters and lower costs
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 12:14 AM IST

GCPL sharpens focus on core, execution as new management takes charge

Godrej Consumer Products shifts focus to core brands and sharper execution as new CEO Aasif Malbari takes charge after Sudhir Sitapati's exit

GCPL sharpens focus on core, execution as new management takes charge
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 12:13 AM IST

Under N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons earned ₹2.71 trillion dividend

He used the dividend bonanza to invest nearly ₹1 trillion in group unlisted companies and new ventures, more than its predecessors

Under N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons earned ₹2.71 trillion dividend
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 12:07 AM IST

H-1B costs soar, prompting Indian IT companies to rethink US hiring

Indian firms cut fresh visa registrations as extensions, transfers, and local hiring gain ground

H-1B costs soar, prompting Indian IT companies to rethink US hiring
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

Google unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash AI model for coding, agent workflows

Google's latest Gemini 3.7 Flash targets coding and autonomous business tasks at a lower cost, as investors await the delayed flagship Gemini 3.5 Pro model

Google unveils Gemini 3.7 Flash AI model for coding, agent workflows
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

India's entrance test preparation market to reach $23-26 bn by FY30

India's test preparation market is expected to reach in the range of USD 23-26 billion by financial year 2030, market research firm Redseer Strategy Consultants said on Thursday.

India's entrance test preparation market to reach $23-26 bn by FY30
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:51 PM IST

UP govt fast-tracks expressway expansion with ₹15,400 crore allocation

In the Uttar Pradesh supplementary budget 2026-27, the Yogi Adityanath government has granted ₹6,500 crore for land acquisition for construction of the proposed Vindhya Expressway

UP govt fast-tracks expressway expansion with ₹15,400 crore allocation
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:49 PM IST

AMD plans to raise as much as $5 billion from debt offering: Report

The debt offering comes as AMD ramps up spending to meet surging demand for computing capacity driven by the AI boom.

AMD plans to raise as much as $5 billion from debt offering: Report
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

Air India faces challenges; group plans to induct over 100 planes in 2 yrs

Air India is facing challenges due to external volatility but remains focused on the profitability path and plans to induct over 100 new planes over the next two years, its CEO Campbell Wilson said.

Air India faces challenges; group plans to induct over 100 planes in 2 yrs
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

Bharti Airtel's tariff plan changes may benefit Vodafone Idea more

Airtel's withdrawal of select prepaid plans could lift its ARPU, but analysts say Vodafone Idea may gain more if it follows with a similar tariff rejig

Bharti Airtel's tariff plan changes may benefit Vodafone Idea more
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

BCI revises order, allows state bar councils to enrol 2026 NALSAR graduates

The Bar Council of India reversed its earlier directive within hours after an uproar on social media, saying the vast majority of NALSAR students were innocent.

BCI revises order, allows state bar councils to enrol 2026 NALSAR graduates
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

Rahul calls RSS-BJP 'bunch of jokers', mocks PM's 'hugs' foreign policy

Gandhi also claimed that the RSS as an original force is dead and has now become an "instrument of large capital -- Mr Adani and Mr Ambani".

Rahul calls RSS-BJP 'bunch of jokers', mocks PM's 'hugs' foreign policy
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

State Bank of India raises ₹500 mn through bonds from overseas investors

State Bank of India, acting through its London branch, has raised USD 500 million by issuing bonds at a coupon rate of 5.25 per cent.

State Bank of India raises ₹500 mn through bonds from overseas investors
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

Bangladesh says PM Rahman's India visit hinges on schedule, bilateral talks

Bangladesh's junior minister said said PM Tarique Rahman's proposed visit to India has yet to be finalised, with the timing depending on his "schedule" and the "progress" in bilateral discussions

Bangladesh says PM Rahman's India visit hinges on schedule, bilateral talks
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

OpenAI hires Dali Rajic as CRO, second revenue chief in less than a year

The AI startup has hired Dali Rajic, president and chief operating officer of Alphabet Inc.-owned cybersecurity firm Wiz, as its new revenue chief.

OpenAI hires Dali Rajic as CRO, second revenue chief in less than a year
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

RBI Governor highlights central banks' role in price, financial stability

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said cooperation among BRICS central banks is crucial to building a resilient, efficient and inclusive global financial system.

RBI Governor highlights central banks' role in price, financial stability
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 11:36 PM IST