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Delhi·India·Ministry·Ministry of Home Affairs

No Renewable Energy Projects Within 1 Km of Borders Under New MHA Security Guidelines

Solar, wind and hybrid projects within 50 km of the LoC, LAC and International Border will require security clearance New Delhi : The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new national security guidelines for renewable energy projects proposed in border areas,

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·UPI

UPI Transactions to Remain Free for Consumers and Small Merchants, Payments Council of India Says

PCI says consumers can continue making instant digital payments without transaction charges as investments in cybersecurity, fraud prevention and infrastructure increase New Delhi : The Payments Council of India (PCI) has reaffirmed that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions will remain free for

August 8, 2026

India·Industry·JSW Energy Limited·JSW Steel Limited·Mumbai

JSW Steel Announces Senior Management Reshuffle; P.P. Varma and S.M. Kumar Get Key Roles, Ashish Chandra to Exit

P.P. Varma and S.M. Kumar join Senior Management, while B.N.S. Prakash Rao takes charge of Alloy Steel Centre of Excellence Mumbai : JSW Steel Limited has announced a significant senior management reshuffle, with several leadership changes taking effect from August 7, 2026.

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL)

NTPC Green Energy Wins 200 MW in West Bengal’s 500 MW Battery Storage Auction

₹4.35 Lakh/MW/Month Tariff Signals a More Disciplined Approach to India’s Growing Energy Storage Market New Delhi : A day after the e-reverse auction concluded, the headline was straightforward: NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has secured 200 MW/800 MWh of battery energy storage

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·LIC

Government Sells 82.23 Crore LIC Shares Through OFS, Stake Falls to 90%

Centre Raises Approximately ₹31,552 Crore Through Offer for Sale Conducted on August 4–5, 2026 New Delhi : The Government of India, the promoter of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), has sold 82,23,33,558 equity shares of the country’s largest life insurer through

August 8, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry

IREL and GMDC Explore Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen India’s Rare Earth Minerals Ecosystem

State-Owned Mining Companies Discuss Future Partnership to Support Critical Minerals Development and National Resource Security Mumbai |: IREL (India) Limited and Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) have initiated discussions on exploring strategic collaboration in the rare earth minerals and critical minerals sector,

August 7, 2026

Delhi·GEE Limited·India·Industry

GEE Limited Enters India’s Nuclear Power Supply Chain with NPCIL Approval

Strategic Approval Opens New Growth Opportunities in India’s Expanding Nuclear Energy Sector New Delhi: GEE Limited (BSE: 504028), one of India’s leading manufacturers of welding consumables and engineering solutions, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving strategic approval from the Nuclear Power

August 7, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·TATA·Titan Company Limited

Titan Reports Record Q1 FY2027 Results; Net Profit Surges 63% to ₹1,777 Crore

Revenue Rises 40% as Jewellery Business Shines; Watches, Eyecare and Engineering Segments Deliver Strong Growth New Delhi: Titan Company Limited, one of India’s leading lifestyle and retail companies, has reported an outstanding financial performance for the first quarter of FY2027, registering a

August 7, 2026

Coal India·India·Industry·Kolkata

Coal India to Hold 52nd Annual General Meeting on August 31; Final Dividend of ₹5.25 Per Share Proposed

Shareholders to Consider Financial Statements, Director Appointments, and Final Dividend During Virtual AGM Kolkata, India: Coal India Limited (CIL), the world’s largest coal-producing company, has announced that it will hold its 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, August 31, 2026, at

August 7, 2026

India·Kerala

HAL Airport Bengaluru Launches India’s First RNP CAT H Helicopter Approach System

Satellite-Guided Navigation to Enhance Safety, Reduce Flight Time, and Revolutionize Helicopter Operations Bengaluru, India |: In a landmark achievement for India’s aviation sector, HAL Airport, Bengaluru, has become the first airport in the country to operationalise the Required Navigation Performance – Category

August 7, 2026

Delhi·India·NTPC

Former NTPC Executive Kundan Kumar Mishra Appointed as MMTC Director (Finance)

Government Approves Five-Year Appointment; Veteran Finance Professional to Lead MMTC’s Financial Strategy New Delhi : MMTC Limited, one of India’s leading public sector trading enterprises, has appointed Kundan Kumar Mishra, a former senior executive of NTPC Limited, as its new Director (Finance).

August 7, 2026

Delhi·India·Industry·Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

ONGC Fixes Record Date for ₹1 Final Dividend; Shareholders to Determine Payout at Upcoming AGM

New Delhi : Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has officially announced the record date for its final dividend of ₹1 per equity share for the financial year 2025–26, providing clarity to investors regarding their eligibility for the dividend payout. According to

August 7, 2026

Delhi·India

ACC Approves Key Foreign and Captive Appointments at Deputy Secretary, Director and Joint Secretary Levels

New Delhi // The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved a series of high-level appointments and deputations to various foreign and captive posts of the Government of India. The appointments span the Deputy Secretary, Director, and Joint Secretary levels and

August 7, 2026

India·Market·Mumbai

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

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

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

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

India - Page 12

NTPC Green Energy Adds 6.3 MW Wind Capacity in Gujarat

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No Renewable Energy Projects Within 1 Km of Borders Under New MHA Security Guidelines

UPI Transactions to Remain Free for Consumers and Small Merchants, Payments Council of India Says

JSW Steel Announces Senior Management Reshuffle; P.P. Varma and S.M. Kumar Get Key Roles, Ashish Chandra to Exit

NTPC Green Energy Wins 200 MW in West Bengal’s 500 MW Battery Storage Auction

Government Sells 82.23 Crore LIC Shares Through OFS, Stake Falls to 90%

IREL and GMDC Explore Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen India’s Rare Earth Minerals Ecosystem

GEE Limited Enters India’s Nuclear Power Supply Chain with NPCIL Approval

Titan Reports Record Q1 FY2027 Results; Net Profit Surges 63% to ₹1,777 Crore

Coal India to Hold 52nd Annual General Meeting on August 31; Final Dividend of ₹5.25 Per Share Proposed

HAL Airport Bengaluru Launches India’s First RNP CAT H Helicopter Approach System

Former NTPC Executive Kundan Kumar Mishra Appointed as MMTC Director (Finance)

ONGC Fixes Record Date for ₹1 Final Dividend; Shareholders to Determine Payout at Upcoming AGM

ACC Approves Key Foreign and Captive Appointments at Deputy Secretary, Director and Joint Secretary Levels

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

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

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

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

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