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Seven of India's 10 most-valued companies lost a combined Rs 1.13 lakh crore in market capitalisation last week amid weakness in equities. Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries led the decline, while TCS, ICICI Bank and SBI bucked the broader market trend

India has emerged as a key petrol supplier to Russia, shipping nearly one million barrels over two months as Ukrainian drone attacks disrupted Russian refineries. The fuel shortage has forced Moscow to increase imports, with Indian refiners helping bridge the domestic supply gap

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd is gaining market share in the electric vehicle segment, with EV bookings rising three-fold over six months. The automaker expects strong festive-season demand, although production capacity constraints could limit its ability to fully meet demand

Tim Cook's 15-year tenure at Apple has delivered extraordinary financial growth, expanded services and successful products such as Apple Watch and AirPods. But setbacks including Vision Pro and Project Titan, alongside Apple's cautious AI strategy, pose questions for the company's future.

ONGC is exploring acquiring deepwater drillships or forming a joint venture to secure dedicated offshore drilling capacity under Mission Samudra Manthan. The initiative aims to accelerate deepwater exploration, reduce reliance on foreign rigs and support India’s efforts to boost domestic oil and gas production

IGL has raised CNG prices in Delhi by Rs 3.89 per kg to Rs 86.98, citing surging international LNG prices amid renewed West Asia tensions and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Prices also rose in Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram

Gold prices declined nearly 1.86 per cent as stronger US inflation, labour and trade data raised expectations of prolonged monetary tightening. A hawkish speech by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh further pressured bullion, while silver also retreated from recent highs

India's industrial production grew 6.7 per cent in July 2026, supported by manufacturing and electricity output. Bank of Baroda expects consumption recovery and rural demand to boost growth, though global commodity volatility and supply chain issues may pressure producer margins

Indian equity benchmarks ended lower for the third consecutive week as global interest rate concerns and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on sentiment. The Nifty fell 0.31 per cent, while the Sensex declined 0.36 per cent during the week.

Indian equity benchmarks declined for the third consecutive week amid concerns over global interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty. The Nifty fell 0.31 per cent during the week, while the Sensex declined 0.36 per cent, even as both indices recovered on Friday following strong buying in IT stocks.

The Investment Friendliness Index should not push States to replicate the same model, but serve as a roadmap for building stronger, regional investment ecosystems

The rupee edged up 2 paise to close at 95.43 against the US dollar, supported by falling crude oil prices and gains in domestic equities. However, a stronger dollar and foreign investor outflows limited gains, traders said

Jio Platforms has received Sebi’s approval to proceed with an IPO potentially worth Rs 37,700 crore, which could become India’s largest public listing. The offering is expected to value the company at about USD 137 billion and primarily repay Reliance Jio borrowings

India's ex-mill sugar prices have fallen around 20 per cent amid adequate stocks, with retail prices also beginning to ease, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said. From September, fortnightly quotas and mandatory dispatch within seven days will improve supply movement and curb hoarding

The rupee gained 6 paise to settle at 95.39 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by lower global crude prices and RBI intervention. However, a stronger dollar and foreign investor outflows kept the domestic currency under pressure

Digital payments to merchants in India rose 19.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 11.73 lakh crore in July 2026, driven by UPI and credit card spending. UPI-P2M accounted for 77.3 per cent of total merchant payments during the month

Gold prices extended their decline for a fourth straight session on Friday, with MCX October futures falling to Rs 1,58,100 per 10 grams. Prices have dropped 3.25% in four sessions as investors assess US monetary policy and market signals.

Ola Electric has launched the S1Z electric scooter range, bringing its indigenous Bharat Cell LFP technology to the mass market. Priced from Rs 79,999, the scooters offer up to 301 km of range, with deliveries beginning in December 2026

The rupee fell 10 paise to 95.55 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, pressured by foreign investor outflows and global oil supply disruptions, though a weaker dollar and softer crude prices helped prevent a sharper decline

India and Canada aim to conclude negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by the end of 2026 and begin Bilateral Investment Treaty talks, while also exploring wider UPI use and targeting expansion of bilateral trade to CAD 70 billion by 2030

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Friday after two days of losses, led by gains in blue-chip IT stocks and positive global cues, while Brent crude slipped and foreign institutional investors remained net sellers of Indian equities

The effectiveness of the new law will depend on how clearly the accompanying rules are drafted. Frequent amendments and inconsistent interpretations could bring complexity back

HDFC Bank is considering an appeal against an NCLT order approving Subhash Chandra’s repayment plan, under which creditors will receive only Rs 6.5 crore against admitted claims exceeding Rs 22,000 crore. HDFC Bank’s Rs 680-crore claim has 3.2% admitted

The rupee pared its initial gains to settle 11 paise lower at 95.55 against the US dollar, pressured by a stronger greenback and weak domestic markets. Easing crude prices provided some support, while analysts expect the currency to trade within 95-96