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Expiry-day moves widen divergence: Nifty ends in the red, Sensex in green

Sebi holds meetings with stockbrokers, seeks suggestions on improving CAS framework

Expiry-day moves widen divergence: Nifty ends in the red, Sensex in green
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 10:24 PM IST

Kiwi broadens UPI credit play with Yes Bank partnership, Postpaid launch

The fintech expects at least 5 million users to get onboarded on the platform to access products like credit line on UPI or credit cards on UPI over the next five years, said Sumeet Basrani

Kiwi broadens UPI credit play with Yes Bank partnership, Postpaid launch
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

Is free UPI viable? Pricing vital for digital public infra's future

The debate over UPI pricing is shifting as zero-MDR strains the ecosystem, raising questions over who should bear costs and whether a calibrated MDR can sustain digital public infrastructure

Is free UPI viable? Pricing vital for digital public infra's future
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

Aditya Birla Real Estate's Q1 loss widens to ₹39 cr as total expenses rise

The Mumbai-based developer's Q1 FY27 revenue rose 29.74% YoY to Rs 188.85 crore, while bookings fell 22.13% and collections increased 31% YoY to Rs 713 crore during the quarter

Aditya Birla Real Estate's Q1 loss widens to ₹39 cr as total expenses rise
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 10:16 PM IST

Sebi proposes mandatory 'Credit Risk-o-Meter' for debt securities

Under the proposal, issuers and online bond platform providers (OBPPs) would be required to display the Credit Risk-o-Meter in offer documents, abridged prospectuses, private placement memorandums

Sebi proposes mandatory 'Credit Risk-o-Meter' for debt securities
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 10:11 PM IST

Courage Under Fire: Chronicles of hard-won lessons in crises and leadership

Suresh Narayanan's memoir offers thoughtful lessons in crisis management and leadership, drawing on the Maggi controversy, Covid-19 and crises across global markets

Courage Under Fire: Chronicles of hard-won lessons in crises and leadership
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 10:10 PM IST

Pilots to undergo 1-time mandatory psychoactive substance tests: Air India

The airline has been conducting random testing of pilots and other aviation personnel for such substances in accordance with Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) guidelines

Pilots to undergo 1-time mandatory psychoactive substance tests: Air India
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 10:09 PM IST

Why Jio Credit is emerging as Bank of America's key India growth engine

Bank of America's $1.9 billion investment could fuel Jio Credit's growth for at least two years as the fast-growing NBFC expands into new areas of lending.

Why Jio Credit is emerging as Bank of America's key India growth engine
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 10:05 PM IST

JSW Cement posts ₹161 crore Q1 profit as revenue rises nearly 22%

JSW Cement reported a net profit of Rs 160.64 crore in Q1 FY27 against a year-ago loss of Rs 1,356.17 crore, while revenue from operations rose 21.57 per cent YoY.

JSW Cement posts ₹161 crore Q1 profit as revenue rises nearly 22%
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 9:59 PM IST

Tablespace leases 500,000 sq ft Hyderabad office space for ₹163 crore

The coworking space provider will pay Rs 163 crore in rent over five years for 506,251 sq ft in Hyderabad's Laxmi Infobahn Software Park, documents show

Tablespace leases 500,000 sq ft Hyderabad office space for ₹163 crore
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 9:49 PM IST

Wipro delaying onboarding of over 200 engineers selected in 2025: NITES

NITES said the affected students and engineers received offer letters in July 2025 and completed subsequent recruitment requirements but are yet to get joining dates.

Wipro delaying onboarding of over 200 engineers selected in 2025: NITES
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 9:43 PM IST

Indian Hotels, Tata Steel among key picks in Tata group for Jefferies

Jefferies favours Indian Hotels, Tata Consumer, Tata Steel and Voltas, while remaining cautious on TCS, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Power

Indian Hotels, Tata Steel among key picks in Tata group for Jefferies
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 9:40 PM IST

India must redefine its cities before urban growth outpaces governance

A city is not an inventory of assets but a metabolism, drawing in water, energy, land and people and returning them in usable form or failing to do so

India must redefine its cities before urban growth outpaces governance
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 9:33 PM IST

India needs a national framework to build a sustainable care economy

The Union Budget for 2026-27 announced measures to strengthen the care ecosystem, including the expansion of geriatric and allied services, and programmes to train 150,000 multiskilled caregivers

India needs a national framework to build a sustainable care economy
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 9:24 PM IST

Bank boards need better processes, not just RBI governance rules

The RBI has been issuing directions to bank boards on matters to be taken up at board meetings

Bank boards need better processes, not just RBI governance rules
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 9:23 PM IST

Mining an opportunity: New Bill prioritises business over states' rights

The amendment enables the Centre to confer upon itself the sole authority to control mines and mineral development in the country

Mining an opportunity: New Bill prioritises business over states' rights
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 9:22 PM IST

Maersk raises 2026 outlook again as Q2 profit surges to $3 billion

Maersk's second-quarter profit before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation stood at $3.0 ‌billion, well above a median forecast of $2.12 billion in a company-provided poll

Maersk raises 2026 outlook again as Q2 profit surges to $3 billion
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 9:20 PM IST

S&P 500 CEO pay jumps to record as Musk-inspired compensation plans spread

Even excluding the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX , average compensation for chief executives in the S&P 500 soared 21% to $22.8 million in 2025

S&P 500 CEO pay jumps to record as Musk-inspired compensation plans spread
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 9:20 PM IST

Delhi govt may bring ordinance to allow pvt universities to set up campus

The Delhi government is likely to bring an ordinance to facilitate the establishment of private universities in the national capital, an official said, days after the Delhi Cabinet approved draft Bill

Delhi govt may bring ordinance to allow pvt universities to set up campus
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 9:19 PM IST

Petronet LNG awaits clarity on Sep Qatar cargoes amid shipping disruption

QatarEnergy has extended force majeure until August and is yet to give Petronet LNG a definite plan for September supplies; 56 contracted cargoes have been affected

Petronet LNG awaits clarity on Sep Qatar cargoes amid shipping disruption
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 9:16 PM IST