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No screen, more tracking: Why screenless fitness bands are making comeback

From Fitbit Air to Garmin's Cirqa, screen-free fitness bands are growing even as the wider wearable market shrinks - and Apple may be watching closely

No screen, more tracking: Why screenless fitness bands are making comeback
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 4:04 PM IST

FinMin warns against high turnover, payroll criteria in GeM tenders

The Finance Ministry has advised central government entities to avoid disproportionately high turnover, payroll and staffing requirements in GeM consultancy tenders

FinMin warns against high turnover, payroll criteria in GeM tenders
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 3:55 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex sheds 71 pts; Nifty settles at 24,366; Consumer Durables shares shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.53 per cent and 0.69 per cent down, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex sheds 71 pts; Nifty settles at 24,366; Consumer Durables shares shine
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

Natco Pharma Q1 results: Profit falls 57% to ₹206 cr, revenue at ₹735 cr

The company had posted a consolidated net profit of ₹480.3 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal

Natco Pharma Q1 results: Profit falls 57% to ₹206 cr, revenue at ₹735 cr
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 3:44 PM IST

Red Fort security tightened with multi-layered arrangements for I-Day

Security agencies have also carried out mock drills and advance liaison with various stakeholders to ensure better coordination during the celebrations

Red Fort security tightened with multi-layered arrangements for I-Day
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

Rs 1,322 cr leaves Largecaps in July. Is Investor Money Moving to Midcaps?

Investors are rebalancing within equity portfolios rather than making a wholesale shift towards defensive assets, says CEO of Anand Rathi Wealth

Rs 1,322  cr leaves Largecaps in July. Is Investor Money Moving to Midcaps?
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 3:41 PM IST

India's exports to FTA partners surge in Q1, Singapore shipments rise 100%

The data showed that exports to Singapore surged 101.2 per cent to $6.52 billion during April-June 2026, from $3.24 billion in the year-ago period

India's exports to FTA partners surge in Q1, Singapore shipments rise 100%
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

CRPF bags highest 86 gallantry, service medals among paramilitary forces

The country's largest paramilitary force received 24 gallantry medals (GM), five President's Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM) and 57 Medals for Meritorious Service (MSM)

CRPF bags highest 86 gallantry, service medals among paramilitary forces
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

Fujiyama Power Systems hits record high, stock zooms 153% from March low

Fujiyama Power Systems (UTL Solar) share price hit a new high of ₹431.25, soaring 5% on the BSE in Friday's intra-day trade after it reported strong a operational performance in Q1FY27.

Fujiyama Power Systems hits record high, stock zooms 153% from March low
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

Delhi HC, IGI Airport receive bomb threats ahead of I-Day, declared hoax

Police declared all threats to be a hoax after carrying out searches and security checks

Delhi HC, IGI Airport receive bomb threats ahead of I-Day, declared hoax
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

Welspun Living jumps 12% as Q1 profit rose 83%; MOFSL flags volume recovery

Welspun Living's net profit rose 83.59 per cent to ₹160.73 crore in the quarter ended June 2026 as against ₹87.55 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2025.

Welspun Living jumps 12% as Q1 profit rose 83%; MOFSL flags volume recovery
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 2:27 PM IST

China's Z.ai to rival Anthropic, OpenAI in coding with new AI model

The next iteration from the Beijing-based company, GLM-5.3, will bring improved coding capabilities that will help it close the gap on AI leaderboard toppers like Anthropic's Fable 5, the company said

China's Z.ai to rival Anthropic, OpenAI in coding with new AI model
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

Nifty can rise 7-8% by year-end; avoid legacy IT stocks: Vinit Bolinjkar

Q1 FY27 has surprised positively at the aggregate level: ex-OMCs, corporate earnings grew around 17 per cent YoY, led by BFSI, metals, technology and autos, said Vinit Bolinjkar.

Nifty can rise 7-8% by year-end; avoid legacy IT stocks: Vinit Bolinjkar
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 2:10 PM IST

Ashok Leyland Q1FY27 results: Net profit rises 1.5% to ₹667.77 crore

The company had posted a consolidated net profit of ₹657.72 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal

Ashok Leyland Q1FY27 results: Net profit rises 1.5% to ₹667.77 crore
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 2:08 PM IST

Supreme Court quashes case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Savarkar

The case relates to remarks Gandhi made about Savarkar on November 17, 2022, during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in Maharashtra's Akola district

Supreme Court quashes case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Savarkar
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 2:03 PM IST

35 years of liberalisation: From Detroit of Asia to Chennai for the World

Three decades after liberalisation transformed its auto industry, Chennai has built a deep manufacturing and talent ecosystem and is emerging as a global hub for vehicles, components and EVs

35 years of liberalisation: From Detroit of Asia to Chennai for the World
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

Canada citizenship certificate wait hits 25 months as backlog tops 121,000

Rule change triggers surge in citizenship-by-descent claims, adding pressure on Canada's immigration system and extending waits for applicants

Canada citizenship certificate wait hits 25 months as backlog tops 121,000
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

7 states plan 1,380 new GCCs, to help create 1.2 mn jobs by 2031: CBRE

As per the report, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh are targeting setting up of around 1,380 GCCs in their states

7 states plan 1,380 new GCCs, to help create 1.2 mn jobs by 2031: CBRE
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

Consumer durable stocks in demand: LG India, Bata, Voltas rally up to 10%

In the past three months, the Nifty Consumer Durable index surged 15 per cent, against a 2.7 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.

Consumer durable stocks in demand: LG India, Bata, Voltas rally up to 10%
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

Galaxy Surfactants shares hit 20% upper circuit as profit doubles in Q1

So far this year, Galaxy Surfactants' stock has gained 23 per cent as against an 8.61 per cent decline in the barometer Sensex.

Galaxy Surfactants shares hit 20% upper circuit as profit doubles in Q1
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 1:50 PM IST