August, 2026 - The S Bharat

Stocks to Watch Today: Bonanza Recommends Mphasis, Rico Auto Industries and Tenneco Clean Air India

Mumbai : Brokerage firm Bonanza has recommended Mphasis, Rico Auto Industries, and Tenneco Clean Air India as its top stock picks for today’s trading session, citing bullish technical breakouts, strong trading volumes, and positive momentum indicators. The recommendations come after the Indian

August 6, 2026

Hong Kong·Industry·Market

Asian Markets Decline as AI Rally Loses Momentum; Oil Prices Remain Stable Amid Iran Peace Hopes

Hong Kong : Asian stock markets closed lower on Thursday as the recent artificial intelligence (AI)-driven rally lost momentum following a weak session on Wall Street. Technology stocks led the decline across the region, while crude oil prices traded in a narrow

August 6, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·Market

India’s Sugar Prices Hit Record High Amid Tight Supplies and Rising Festival Demand

New Delhi : Sugar prices in India have surged to an all-time high, driven by tight domestic supplies, rising demand ahead of the festive season, and cautious stock releases by sugar mills. According to industry traders and market officials, wholesale sugar prices

August 6, 2026

Delhi·Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)·India·India's food safety

FSSAI Intensifies Enforcement Drive in 2026; Food Brands, Beverage Companies and Liquor Makers Face Regulatory Scrutiny

New Delhi : The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has significantly expanded its enforcement activities in 2026, moving beyond routine food safety inspections to crack down on misleading product claims, labelling violations, manufacturing deficiencies, food hygiene issues, and regulatory

August 6, 2026

Ai·Delhi·Government of India NEWS·India

Centre Releases ₹233 Crore for AI Centres of Excellence, Less Than One-Fourth of ₹990 Crore Approved Till FY28

New Delhi : The Central Government has released ₹233 crore, representing 23.5% of the total ₹990 crore approved for establishing three Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centres of Excellence (CoEs) between FY2023–24 and FY2027–28, according to a written reply presented in the Rajya Sabha.

August 6, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·Maruti Suzuki India Limited

Maruti Suzuki Chairman R.C. Bhargava Questions Mandatory V2V Communication Proposal, Warns Against One-Size-Fits-All Regulations

New Delhi : Maruti Suzuki India Limited Chairman R.C. Bhargava has raised concerns over the government’s proposal to make Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems mandatory in all new automobiles from October 2028, arguing that such regulations may slow the growth of India’s automobile

August 6, 2026

India·Industry·Mumbai·Tech·Technology·Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi)

Vodafone Idea Enters New Growth Phase with Greater Financial Clarity, Says Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla

Mumbai : Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has entered a new phase of growth after overcoming years of financial uncertainty, with Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla stating that the telecom operator now has greater financial clarity, stronger promoter backing, and renewed capacity to invest

August 6, 2026

Honda Motor Co.·Industry·International·Japan·Tokyo

Honda Raises Full-Year Forecast After Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles, Marks First Profit Growth in Six Quarters

Tokyo : Honda Motor Co. has raised its full-year financial forecasts after reporting a stronger-than-expected quarterly performance, with operating profit more than doubling during the April–June quarter. The impressive results were driven by a weaker Japanese yen and the absence of U.S.

August 6, 2026

International·New York

Eli Lilly Raises Full-Year Revenue Forecast as Mounjaro and Zepbound Drive Strong Growth

New York : Eli Lilly and Company has raised its full-year revenue forecast after reporting better-than-expected quarterly financial results, driven by robust global demand for its blockbuster GLP-1 medicines Mounjaro and Zepbound. The pharmaceutical giant delivered strong sales growth across its diabetes

August 6, 2026

Banking News·Delhi·India·Reserve Bank of India

Best of BS Opinion: RBI Faces Inflation Challenge, Employment Concerns, UPI Charges Debate and India’s Nutrition Security Transition

New Delhi: A series of opinion pieces published by Business Standard explores some of India’s most pressing economic and policy challenges, including the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) inflation outlook, life insurance policy surrenders, employment generation, the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR)

August 6, 2026

Banking News·India·Karur Vysya Bank (KVB)·Mumbai

Karur Vysya Bank Shareholders Approve ₹2.60 Dividend, Re-appoint Director at 107th Annual General Meeting

Mumbai : Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) has announced that its shareholders have approved a dividend of ₹2.60 per equity share for the financial year 2025–26 and re-appointed B Sankar as a Director at the Bank’s 107th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on

August 6, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·Oil India Limited (OIL)

Oil India Updates Investors on Major Supreme Court Tax Cases; Relief in Assam Land Tax Dispute, GST on Royalty Matter Continues

New Delhi : Oil India Limited (OIL) has informed the stock exchanges about significant developments in two high-profile tax litigations currently before the Supreme Court of India. The update relates to the long-pending GST on royalty dispute and the Assam Taxation (on

August 6, 2026

Delhi·India·Railway

Rajneesh Narain Appointed as Director (Finance) of IRCTC; Railway Board Issues Formal Appointment Order

New Delhi : The Railway Board has officially issued the terms and conditions governing the appointment of Shri Rajneesh Narain as Director (Finance) of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The appointment has been made through Order No. 2023/E(O)II/40/22, with

August 6, 2026

Air India·India·Mumbai

Air India Appoints Aviation Veteran Tewolde Gebremariam as New CEO & Managing Director

Mumbai : Air India has appointed renowned aviation leader Tewolde Gebremariam, the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD). The appointment marks a significant leadership transition for the Tata Group-owned

August 6, 2026

Delhi·Hero MotoCorp Ltd.·India·Industry

Hero MotoCorp Allots 48,269 Shares to Employees Under ESOP and RSU Schemes; Paid-Up Capital Rises to 20.01 Crore Shares

New Delhi : Hero MotoCorp Ltd., India’s leading two-wheeler manufacturer, has allotted 48,269 equity shares to eligible employees following the exercise of Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) under its Employee Incentive Scheme 2014. The allotment was approved by

August 6, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Industry·Mungeli

Chhattisgarh Approves First-Ever BEML Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Plant in Mungeli; 79.70 Acres of Land Allocated

Mungeli, Chhattisgarh: In a landmark move aimed at accelerating industrial development in Chhattisgarh, the State Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, has approved the allocation of 79.70 acres of government land at a concessional rate for the establishment

August 5, 2026

International

Former Pakistan Minister Rukhsar Ahmed Wins PoK Election While on UK Police Bail in Child Sexual Abuse Investigation

Islamabad / Mirpur (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir) |: Rukhsar Ahmed, a former Pakistani state minister and senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N), has reportedly won a seat in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) elections while remaining on police bail in the United Kingdom

August 5, 2026

Delhi·India·Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg·Technology

Mark Zuckerberg Apologises to Indian Authorities Over CSAM, Deepfake Content and Platform Lapses: Sources

New Delhi |: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly apologised to the Government of India and a Parliamentary panel over concerns related to the presence of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), deepfake content, and operational shortcomings on the company’s social media platforms.

August 5, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Durg·Industry·SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP)

BSP Organises ‘Mission Lakshmi’ Health Camp to Promote Preventive Healthcare Among Women Contract Workers

Bhilai, Chhattisgarh | In a significant initiative aimed at promoting women’s health, preventive healthcare, nutrition, and hygiene awareness, Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), through its Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital and Research Centre (JLNHRC) in collaboration with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Department, organised a

August 5, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Durg·Industry·SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP)

SAIL-Bhilai to Host Three-Day Solo Photography Exhibition by Young Photographer Himanshu Verma

Bhilai, Chhattisgarh |: The Public Relations Department of SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) is set to organize a three-day solo photography exhibition showcasing the remarkable works of young photographer Himanshu Verma. The exhibition will be held at the Nehru Art Gallery, Indira Place,

August 5, 2026

Delhi·India·Rubrik·Tech·Technology

Rubrik Launches ‘Agent Identity’ to Strengthen Security and Governance of Enterprise AI Agents

New Delhi |: Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK), a global leader in cyber resilience, data protection, and AI operations, has unveiled Rubrik Agent Identity, an advanced AI-powered security solution designed to help enterprises securely manage, monitor, and control the growing number of autonomous AI

August 5, 2026

Delhi·Government of India NEWS·India

Government Introduces Bill That Could Allow Merchant Charges on High-Value UPI Payments; No Immediate Impact on Users

New Delhi |: The Central Government has introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament, paving the way for the possible introduction of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in the future. However, the

August 5, 2026

India·Industry·Infosys·Karnataka

Infosys Expands Multi-Year AI Partnership with Finland’s Metsä Group to Transform Global IT Operations

Bengaluru |: Infosys, a global leader in AI-first digital services and consulting, has announced a significant expansion of its long-standing multi-year partnership with Finland-based Metsä Group, one of the world’s leading forest industry companies. The enhanced collaboration aims to modernize Metsä Group’s

August 5, 2026

India·JSW Energy Limited·Mumbai

JSW Energy Subsidiary Secures ‘IND A/Stable’ Rating for Additional Bank Loans; Existing Credit Rating Reaffirmed

Mumbai |: JSW Energy Limited has announced that India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has assigned an ‘IND A/Stable’ credit rating to the additional bank loan facilities of its step-down subsidiary, JSW Renewable Energy (Cement) Limited. The development reflects continued confidence in the

August 5, 2026

Delhi·India

India Set to Introduce First Polymer Currency Notes by April 2027; RBI to Pilot ₹10 and ₹20 Plastic Notes

New Delhi |: India is preparing to introduce its first-ever polymer (plastic) currency notes, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) targeting a rollout from April 2027, subject to the successful completion of field trials. The announcement was made by RBI Governor

August 5, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·NHPC Limited

NHPC Reports Strong Q1 FY2026–27 Performance; Revenue Jumps 18.5%, Net Profit Rises as Subansiri Lower Project Boosts Growth

New Delhi |: NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower public sector enterprise, has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of Financial Year 2026–27 (Q1 FY27), reporting strong growth in revenue, operating performance, and profitability. The company attributed its improved performance

August 5, 2026

August 2026 - Page 17

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Stocks to Watch Today: Bonanza Recommends Mphasis, Rico Auto Industries and Tenneco Clean Air India

Asian Markets Decline as AI Rally Loses Momentum; Oil Prices Remain Stable Amid Iran Peace Hopes

India’s Sugar Prices Hit Record High Amid Tight Supplies and Rising Festival Demand

FSSAI Intensifies Enforcement Drive in 2026; Food Brands, Beverage Companies and Liquor Makers Face Regulatory Scrutiny

Centre Releases ₹233 Crore for AI Centres of Excellence, Less Than One-Fourth of ₹990 Crore Approved Till FY28

Maruti Suzuki Chairman R.C. Bhargava Questions Mandatory V2V Communication Proposal, Warns Against One-Size-Fits-All Regulations

Vodafone Idea Enters New Growth Phase with Greater Financial Clarity, Says Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla

Honda Raises Full-Year Forecast After Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles, Marks First Profit Growth in Six Quarters

Eli Lilly Raises Full-Year Revenue Forecast as Mounjaro and Zepbound Drive Strong Growth

Best of BS Opinion: RBI Faces Inflation Challenge, Employment Concerns, UPI Charges Debate and India’s Nutrition Security Transition

Karur Vysya Bank Shareholders Approve ₹2.60 Dividend, Re-appoint Director at 107th Annual General Meeting

Oil India Updates Investors on Major Supreme Court Tax Cases; Relief in Assam Land Tax Dispute, GST on Royalty Matter Continues

Rajneesh Narain Appointed as Director (Finance) of IRCTC; Railway Board Issues Formal Appointment Order

Air India Appoints Aviation Veteran Tewolde Gebremariam as New CEO & Managing Director

Hero MotoCorp Allots 48,269 Shares to Employees Under ESOP and RSU Schemes; Paid-Up Capital Rises to 20.01 Crore Shares

Chhattisgarh Approves First-Ever BEML Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Plant in Mungeli; 79.70 Acres of Land Allocated

Former Pakistan Minister Rukhsar Ahmed Wins PoK Election While on UK Police Bail in Child Sexual Abuse Investigation

Mark Zuckerberg Apologises to Indian Authorities Over CSAM, Deepfake Content and Platform Lapses: Sources

BSP Organises ‘Mission Lakshmi’ Health Camp to Promote Preventive Healthcare Among Women Contract Workers

SAIL-Bhilai to Host Three-Day Solo Photography Exhibition by Young Photographer Himanshu Verma

Rubrik Launches ‘Agent Identity’ to Strengthen Security and Governance of Enterprise AI Agents

Government Introduces Bill That Could Allow Merchant Charges on High-Value UPI Payments; No Immediate Impact on Users

Infosys Expands Multi-Year AI Partnership with Finland’s Metsä Group to Transform Global IT Operations

JSW Energy Subsidiary Secures ‘IND A/Stable’ Rating for Additional Bank Loans; Existing Credit Rating Reaffirmed

India Set to Introduce First Polymer Currency Notes by April 2027; RBI to Pilot ₹10 and ₹20 Plastic Notes

NHPC Reports Strong Q1 FY2026–27 Performance; Revenue Jumps 18.5%, Net Profit Rises as Subansiri Lower Project Boosts Growth

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