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Stock Market Close: Sensex declines for 2nd day, ends 539 pts lower; Nifty settles at 24,091

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights,Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.1 per cent and 0.13 per cent down, respectively

Nepal floods: 270 killed, nearly 288 Indians among thousands missing

Nearly 160 people were killed and over 750, including 133 Indian nationals, remain missing after a massive flash flood originating in Tibet swept through central Nepal on Wednesday, devastating several towns and villages, washing away critical bridges, and crippling a dozen hydropower projects. Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told the parliament that an earthquake hit the Tibet region at 8:37 am (local time) and the flash floods were reported three minutes later, suggesting the tremors may have caused a glacial outburst which triggered the floods. The flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River affecting Rasuwa and Dhading districts bordering Tibet, officials said. The massive flood entered the Trishuli River through the Bhote Koshi in Timure, a border-town in Rasuwa district, due to the rockslide and swelling of the Lhende River situated along the Nepal-Tibet border, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said. It then spread along the river course to ot

FPIs pump in over Rs 27k cr in Aug; highest monthly flow since Sept 2024

Despite being net buyers for the past two months, FPIs are still net sellers in Indian equities thus far in 2026 with their net sales totalling Rs 2.27 trillion ($24.31 billion) in CY26, data shows.

Sterlite Technologies zooms 721% in 7 months; what's behind massive rally?

Sterlite Technologies (STL) share price was locked at the 5% upper circuit at ₹695.20 on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day deals in an otherwise weak market.

These midcap banks trade up to 94% away from record highs; what charts say?

Midcap bank stocks - Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank and Bank of India are trading up to 50-94% away from their respective all-time highs even as the Nifty Midcap quotes at new peaks, shows data.

Explained: Why Nepal is so vulnerable to nature's destructive forces

Nepal flash floods: From earthquakes and landslides to flash floods and glacial hazards, Nepal's geography and a warming climate are creating a growing challenge for people and infrastructure

HDFC Bank sheds 2.5% to hit 52-week low on reports of US securities lawsuit

On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, HDFC Bank has declined 28 per cent and remains 8 per cent lower than in the last five years.

India's fiscal outlook brightens with govt set to exceed asset sales target

A long-delayed privatisation of IDBI Bank will likely see the government surpass its ₹80,000 crore ($8.4 billion) annual disinvestment and asset-monetization target

India's nuclear ambitions may be blunted by limits on foreign reactor tech

India is counting on nearly $210 billion in investments that the industry expects to require to raise its nuclear power capacity almost tenfold to 100 gigawatts (GW) over the ‌next two decades

Adani Enterprises up 39% YTD; why is MOFSL betting on Nifty's top gainer?

Motilal Oswal Financial Services has initiated coverage of Adani Enterprises with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of ₹3,880, implying a 25 per cent upside from the previous close of ₹3,112.

CAS to be beneficial for ETFs, index funds, says DSP MF's Ghelani

The passive fund could account for 30 per cent of the total mutual fund industry, said Anil Ghelani, Head of Passive Investments & Products, DSP Mutual Fund

Govt proposes low-beam-only automatic headlamps for new two-wheelers

The changes have reportedly been proposed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, which has also proposed reducing headlamp intensity in cars to reduce glare from vehicle headlamps.

Fake Aadhaar, fake PAN, real passport: Bombay HC flags identity fraud trail

The Fake ID Chain: How PAN and Aadhaar Can Lead to an Indian Passport

Glacial collapse triggered Nepal flash floods, not earthquake: USGS

The Nepal flash floods were triggered by a glacial collapse and not by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake as reported earlier, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The USGS said additional analysis of the long-period seismic waves indicated that the tremors were generated by a glacial collapse and debris flow. The flash floods originating in Tibet on Wednesday left a trail of death and destruction in Rasuwa and Dhading districts of Nepal, killing 162 people and leaving 750, including 133 Indian nationals, missing. "This event was initially reported as a magnitude 4.4 earthquake. Additional analysis of nearby seismic stations, long period seismic waves, and satellite imagery led to the determination that the seismic event was instead a glacial collapse and debris flow, and that no earthquake had occurred," the USGS said in an update to its note on the event. It also upgraded the magnitude of the seismic event to 5.2 from the 4.4 assessed earlier. "The USGS determined that the seismic even

ICICI Prudential AMC slips 5% after huge block deal; promoter likely seller

According to BSE data, at 09:15 AM on Thursday, as many as 10.09 million equity shares representing 2.04 per cent of total equity of ICICI Prudential AMC changed hands.

Apple's 'surprise and shine' event on Sept 9: iPhone 18 Pro, Ultra expected

Apple will host its "Surprise and shine" event on September 9, with the iPhone 18 Pro series and its first foldable iPhone expected alongside new Apple Watch models and AirPods

Lumino Industries IPO: GMP at 60%; analysts recommend 'subscribe' tag

The shares of Lumino Industries are slated to list on BSE and NSE with a tentative date set as September 3.

RBI steps up intervention to support rupee amid higher oil prices

In one instance, the RBI spent $7 billion in just a day intervening in onshore and offshore markets as the rupee approached a record low

Stocks to watch: ICICI Pru AMC, Tata Power, BEL, Adani Energy, GR Infra

Stocks to watch today: Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has secured additional orders worth ₹730 crore since the last disclosure on August 10, 2026.

40 of 53 listings in 2026 trade above IPO price; 3 double investors' money

Omnitech Engineering, SEDEMAC Mechatronics, and Shadowfax Technologies shares have more than doubled investors' money compared with their IPO issue price.

Tech view: Nifty eyes 24,492; Vedanta, Nykaa among top bets by Jatin Gedia

Jatin Gedia expects Nifty to resume its uptrend towards 24,492, while maintaining a bullish view on Bank Nifty.

SME IPOs: Sebi mulls regulatory reset; will this boost investor confidence?

MSMEs and SMEs account for nearly one-third of GDP, but they represent just 0.2 per cent of the country's overall equity market cap.

IPO fundraising in FY27 trails last year despite July-August pickup

IPOs raised about ₹18,349 crore in July and ₹26,302 crore in August through August 26, together accounting for nearly 96 per cent of the FY27 fundraising so far.

Hindustan Zinc among 3 top stock picks by Bonanza for short term

Bonanza, recommends Hindustan Zinc, Bank of Maharashtra and Anthem based on strong technical setups and bullish momentum.

IPO boom returns as July-August drive 69% of 2026 fundraising

July and August together accounted for 33 deals and ₹49,592 crore, or nearly 69 per cent of the total issue amount raised in the first eight months.

NSE, PhonePe to lead IPO wave as 239 firms line up to list, say analysts

According to Prime Database data, 21 IPOs are opening in August, up from 12 in July. This marks a sharp spike from the first half of the year.

DHL Express India kicks off indexed levy to offset rupee volatility

'Pricing usually factors in 2-3% rupee decline vs euro, dollar'

US immigrant visa appointment pause clouds Indians' travel plans

The latest action only applies to those who have been approved for green cards or lawful permanent resident status

Sitharaman pitches deeper India-Canada financial partnership in Toronto

The finance minister said the partnership could expand across infrastructure, fintech, clean energy, digital finance and capital markets, backed by Canadian institutional capital

Made-in-India global mobile brand ambition faces challenges of scale, R&D

India's push to create a homegrown global mobile phone brand will require applicants to overcome challenges in R&D, scale, software, branding, distribution and cost competitiveness

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 183 pts, Nifty settles at 24,208; Nifty IT declines over 1%

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap was down 0.1 per cent and the Nifty SmallCap rose 0.81 per cent

HZL, Jindal Stainless: What makes them losers in top-performing metal pack?

According to data from ACE Equity, Nifty Metal has risen 19.74 per cent on a year-to-date (Y-T-D) basis and outpaced sectors like pharma, healthcare and media.

Trump's Operation Economic Outcast: How could Iran sanctions impact India?

Donald Trump's Operation Economic Outcast could hit India through higher oil prices, trade disruptions, payment hurdles and possible US action over New Delhi's purchases of Russian energy

Nomura remains bullish on OMCs despite high crude prices; prefers IOC, BPCL

Nomura maintains its bearish medium-to-long-term outlook on crude oil, citing the potential for the largest-ever global oil surplus in 2027E based on IEA forecasts.

Eternal hits 10-month high; here's why stock zoomed 56% from March low

Eternal share price: The stock price of a food delivery (FD) and quick commerce (QC) platform company quoted at its highest level since October 2025.

Hindustan Copper OFS Day 2: Stock up 3%; should retail investors apply? Analysts' view here

In the Hindustan Copper OFS, the government is selling over 5.80 crore shares or up to 6 per cent (including a 3 per cent green shoe option) at a floor price of ₹514 apiece.

Gaja Capital shares make strong debut, list 16% above issue price

The offer received bids for 79.35 crore shares as against 2.53 crore shares on offer.

Trump administration pauses all immigrant visa applications worldwide

The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa applications worldwide for consular officer training, delaying scheduled interviews as the US steps up checks on visa applicants

Trump admin weighs more trade penalties against Canada after retaliation

Trump and Carney were close to a possible deal, but talks broke down late Friday, and 50% tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods came into effect just after midnight

AI can lower price of IT projects by up to 25%, says Hexaware CEO

As AI helps to improve efficiency, customers could demand 20%-25% lower fees for some of the work Hexaware accomplishes currently, CEO Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan said

Beyond assembly: Can ECMS build India's missing electronics supplier base?

The next phase of India's manufacturing push is moving beyond assembly to components, materials and equipment. Can policy support create a globally competitive ecosystem?

Proposed additional H-1B fee could push high-value jobs overseas: FIIDS

An Indian-American advocacy group has voiced concern over the proposed USD 103,265 additional fees for H1-B work visas, saying the move would push US jobs overseas. The Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) said an extraordinary fee could make legitimate hiring economically impractical and unintentionally encourage companies to place high-value jobs overseas. The FIIDS statement came a day after the Department of Homeland Security proposed an additional USD 103,265 fee for all H1-B visa cap-subject applications, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption. "We recognise that DHS and USCIS need adequate resources to protect national security, prevent fraud and administer legal immigration. But a USD 103,265 H-1B fee could choke cash-strapped startups, while companies hiring thousands of H-1B workers could face hundreds of millions of dollars -- and potentially close to a billion dollars -- in additional costs," Khanderao Kand, Chief of Policy and ...

Grammy winner and queen of country music Dolly Parton dies at 80

With classic songs including "Coat of Many Colors," "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," she became one of the best-selling female artists of all time, with over 100 million records sold.

Govt plans BIS certificate exemption for foreign high-tech companies

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says the proposed framework could provide company-, industry-, product- or project-based exemptions for imported equipment and components

Mask up

Like other kinds of seasonal flu, H1N1 flourishes in humid weather

Limits of 'Economic D-Day'

Beijing is the customer of almost 90 per cent of Iran's exports of crude oil and it supplies Tehran much-needed infrastructure support and dual-use technologies

Focus on regulation

Caps on contracts are only a partial solution for dealing with oligopoly in India's airports

WhatsApp to allow alphanumeric passwords for two-step verification

Messaging app will also show more information about callers not saved in contacts, including their country and whether they share any groups with the user

India IT body urges US to weigh H-1B benefits as Trump proposes hefty fee

India's tech industry body Nasscom urged the U.S. to weigh the H-1B programme's role ​in addressing skill shortages after the Trump ​administration proposed a more than $100,000 fee for new visas