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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 3:10PM IST The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved four major railway projects aimed at improving freight movement and passenger connectivity across several states. The projects will add around 410 kilometres to the Indian Railways network and are expected to support an additional 76 million tonnes of freight traffic annually. The expansion is being carried out under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, with a focus on improving connectivity and logistics efficiency.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 3:04PM IST Aster DM Quality Care Ltd, Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, V I P Industries Ltd and Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 20 August 2026.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 3:03PM IST European shares remained flat on Thursday as rising crude oil prices and inflation worries counteracted a recovery in global bond markets following US Treasury intervention. German bond yields hit 15-year highs while travel and mining stocks fell.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:59PM IST Coforge Share : Axis Securities expects deal ramp-ups, AI monetisation and Encora synergies to drive sustained earnings growth for Coforge. It maintained a 'Buy' rating with a target price of 2,050.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:58PM IST Eurozone government bond yields edged lower as markets took cues from the US Treasurys decision to expand liquidity operations for longer-dated debt. German bond yields also declined, while investors continued to price elevated expectations for an ECB rate hike amid persistent inflation concerns.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:50PM IST Infomedia Press Ltd, Incredible Industries Ltd, Sai Capital Ltd and Bodhi Tree Multimedia Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 20 August 2026.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:50PM IST Sugar stocks rallied after the government tightened stockholding limits for bulk sugar consumers ahead of the festive season.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:50PM IST Brahmaputra Infrastructure said it has been declared the lowest bidder (L-1) for a civil construction project worth Rs 78.09 crore in West Bengal.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:50PM IST MMTC Ltd notched up volume of 373.46 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 29.12 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 12.82 lakh shares

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:50PM IST At meeting held on 20 August 2026

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:46PM IST Nifty IT rose 0.79%, while Nifty Financial Services gained 0.78% and Nifty Realty advanced 0.71%. Nifty Oil and Gas fell 0.21%, while Nifty Energy declined 0.04%.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:45PM IST Buy Sell Hold

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:43PM IST Aditya Birla Capital joins other NBFCs like Tata Capital and Godrej Capital, which also announced plans to enter the gold loan business.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:41PM IST There had been concerns that growth in the segment could slow, but Jain said the evidence from the quarter suggests "quick commerce continues to do pretty well, especially for the leading player in the segment and in the category."

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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:41PM IST Artificial intelligence tools are helping Indian small businesses advertise more effectively. Nearly nine in ten businesses report AI enables access to new audiences and formats. AI-powered advertising has supported business growth for three-quarters of surveyed companies. These tools also simplify creative processes and enhance advertising strategies for businesses.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:39PM IST Tata Consumer Products anticipates sustained double-digit revenue growth through strong consumer demand. The company's fast-growing food and beverage segments are key drivers of this expansion. Calibrated price adjustments may occur if commodity and energy costs remain elevated. Volume-led growth across categories indicates a fundamental increase in base consumption. The company aims to enhance profitability through premiumization and innovation strategies.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:38PM IST Hindustan Power on Thursday announced financial closure of Rs 1,135 crore for its 300 MW solar project in Uttar Pradesh. The project is progressing as per the planned development schedule and is set to strengthen Uttar Pradesh's growing renewable energy capacity, Hindustan Power said in a statement. "Hindustan Power has achieved financial closure for its 435 MWp/300 MW solar power project in Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh, with the IREDA sanctioning debt of Rs 1,135 crore," the statement said. The project has a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) and was awarded to Hindustan Power through a competitive bidding process in 2025. The project is among the largest solar projects being developed in Uttar Pradesh and will contribute towards meeting the state's growing energy requirements through clean power generation. Hindustan Power Chairman Ratul Puri said Uttar Pradesh is experiencing growing energy demand alongside an increasin

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:35PM IST Titagarh Rail Systems is an Indian railway wagon and coach manufacturer, with an annual manufacturing capacity of 12,000 wagons and 300 coaches.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:34PM IST Wealthy families in India are shifting their fortunes into advanced investment mechanisms, with family office assets expected to rise markedly in the coming three years. This growth is fueled by rising wealth levels and innovative investment approaches. Families are increasingly directing significant resources toward alternative assets and forward-looking industries. To optimize their operations, contemporary family offices are leveraging technology and adopting professional governance practices.

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GLOBAL NEWS | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:34PM IST The companys fortunes cratered as demand for Covid-19 vaccines plummeted. But it was busy working on something else.

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GLOBAL NEWS | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:34PM IST A scientific and civilizational horror story.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:33PM IST Hindustan Power secured Rs 1,135 crore for its 300 MW solar project. This significant financial closure supports the Lalitpur district development. The project progresses as planned, strengthening Uttar Pradesh's renewable energy capacity. A long-term power purchase agreement is in place with UPPCL. This initiative contributes to the state's clean energy requirements.

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GLOBAL NEWS | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:31PM IST A passenger who said he had an uneventful ride home from the airport was shocked to be hit with a cleaning fee for a mess in what appeared to be a different vehicle.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:30PM IST Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap were trading 0.68 per cent and 1.03 per cent higher, respectively

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GLOBAL NEWS | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:30PM IST The Concours dElegance, a showcase of some of the worlds finest cars held over the weekend, was a capstone to Sandra Buttons two decades of leading the organization that puts it on.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:30PM IST Tarun Tejpal

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GLOBAL NEWS | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:30PM IST The Necessary Conversation, a podcast and YouTube show, is a very public example of the political disputes families are having all across the country.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:29PM IST Indias REIT sector has significant room for expansion, with over 150 million sq ft of office space expected to become REIT-eligible by 2031, CareEdge Ratings said. Strong leasing demand, rising occupancy, healthy rental income growth and prudent leverage have kept listed REITs resilient, despite geopolitical tensions and elevated crude prices.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:26PM IST Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) expects to maintain double-digit revenue growth in FY27, driven by healthy consumer demand, strong volume-led expansion and continued momentum from its fast-growing food and beverage businesses, MD & CEO Sunil D'Souza said. The Tata Group FMCG major, which reported a 12 per cent rise in revenue, 19 per cent growth in EBITDA and a 29 per cent increase in net profit in the June quarter, also said it may take 'calibrated price' hikes across select categories if elevated commodity, packaging and energy costs persist. "We expect consumption demand to remain healthy. The better part of the growth is that it is volume-led across categories, which indicates underlying consumer demand," D'Souza told PTI in an interview. According to him, the recent recovery in consumer demand has been aided by measures such as income tax relief, GST recalibration and continued government capital expenditure. "The whole trend for the FMCG space is very heartening because ...

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:24PM IST European blue-chip earnings expectations improved for a ninth consecutive week, with profit growth forecasts for STOXX 600 companies rising to 24.1%. While energy remains the biggest contributor, stronger results from industrial and materials companies suggest the recovery is broadening. However, higher bond yields, inflation and geopolitical risks continue to weigh on markets.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:23PM IST State's move could bring eligible elderly, widows and disabled beneficiaries back into the social security pension net after verification

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:23PM IST Citi Research's Top Two-Wheeler Auto Pick

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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:21PM IST India is increasing crude oil imports from Venezuela and Latin America. This diversification aims to secure supplies amid Middle East disruptions. Russian oil remains India's dominant supplier, providing a crucial hedge. The nation is also accelerating alternatives like gas and electric vehicles. This strategy enhances energy security through broader supplier and transport options.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:20PM IST Global cues, support around 24,000 and strength in private-sector banks helped the Nifty recover after seven straight sessions of losses.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:20PM IST NSE In Focus

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:18PM IST Airport lounges provide travellers with a comfortable place to relax, WIFI, food and more.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:17PM IST Kutch Copper anticipates stable quarterly operating profit between Rs 750-800 crore this fiscal year. Higher utilization and revenue will offset expected moderation in profit margins for the company. The copper smelter reported Rs 749 crore EBITDA on Rs 10,922 crore revenue in the June quarter. India's copper imports are expected to decrease as Kutch Copper ramps up its production capacity.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:16PM IST Euro holds over a three-month high against the dollar on Thursday, following a sharp jump in the previous session amid dollar plunge. The dollar index shed close to 1% yesterday after the US Treasury Department stepped in to provide relief to bond markets. The Treasury Department announced that it would at least double the maximum size of its liquidity-support buyback operations for longer-dated nominal securities. The current maximum size of $2 billion per operation will be at least $4 billion per operation. Dollar index slumped by near 1% yesterday and edged below 99 mark Meanwhile, elevated oil prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions are seen driving inflation and increasing expectations of an ECB rate hike. Currently, EUR/USD is quoting at $1.1702, up 0.14% on the day after adding 0.84% in the previous session, and at a level last seen around mid-May. On the NSE, EUR/INR futures are trading at 111.79, up 0.63% on the day.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:16PM IST The India-Japan Defence Ministers discussed on deepening maritime security, Make in India defence technology, and expanding strategic trust. Both Ministers signed a Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security Cooperation. The Defence Minister said, India-Japan relationship is rooted in shared democratic values, mutual respect and a long-standing civilisational connect. He said, both nations will celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations next year. Mr Singh highlighted that the maritime lifelines are facing growing vulnerabilities and the efforts to ensure freedom of navigation, overflight and unimpeded lawful commerce are not just an economic necessity but a strategic imperative. He said, the security of the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean is deeply interlinked. The Minister said, a close alignment between Indias MAHASAGAR vision and Japans Free and Open Indo-Pacific Initiative is more important now than ever before.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:15PM IST Muthoot Finance was up 4.7 per cent intraday to 2,997.80, while Manappuram Finance rose 3.2 per cent to 351. IIFL Finance rose 3 per cent to 649 apiece, CSB Bank moved the most, gaining 5 per cent.

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GLOBAL NEWS | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:15PM IST The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond at least for now.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:14PM IST Reliance Industries has proposed a Rs 2.73 lakh crore, 30-year investment to develop an underground coal gasification complex in Andhra Pradesh. The project could convert deep coal into syngas for hydrogen, methanol, ammonia and synthetic natural gas, helping India reduce dependence on imported LNG and chemical feedstocks. However, commercial viability, geological risks and UCG technology at scale remain major challenges.

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INDIA MARKET | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 2:14PM IST Webull shares surged in after-hours trading after the brokerage reported record Q2 2026 revenue of $198.8 million, up 51% year-on-year, while adjusted operating profit jumped 169%. Record equity and options trading volumes, higher customer assets and the removal of the PDT rule drove the strong performance.

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