Middle EastStrait Of Hormuz Update: Traffic Surges Nearly 400% In Two WeeksAuthored by: Samannay BiswasUpdated Aug 23, 2026, 05:44 ISTShipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dramatically increased, nearly quadrupling in two weeks, with around 200 vessels crossing last week. Nearly 200 ships crossed the waterway last week, compared with about 150 the previous…
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NBFC Growth Outlook Stays Strong, But Margin Pressure Emerges As Key Risk
IndustryNBFC Growth Outlook Stays Strong, But Margin Pressure Emerges As Key RiskEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 22, 2026, 09:46 ISTNBFCs are set for steady FY27 growth as credit demand remains strong, but pressure on lending yields and margins could test profitability.Housing finance companies recorded slower-than-expected AUM growth of 5.6 per cent. (Image Source: Pixabay)India’s non-banking…
Gold Rate Today (August 22, 2026): Check 24K, 22K, 18K Prices In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow And Other Major Cities
Personal FinanceGold Rate Today (August 22, 2026): Check 24K, 22K, 18K Prices In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow And Other Major CitiesWritten by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 22, 2026, 10:07 ISTGold Rate Today (August 14, 2026): Gold prices remain elevated on August 22, 2026. Check 24K, 22K and 18K gold rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and…
Apple Layoffs: Over 200 Jobs Cut Across Siri, Vision Pro Teams; Here’s Why
CompaniesApple Layoffs: Over 200 Jobs Cut Across Siri, Vision Pro Teams; Here’s WhyEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 22, 2026, 10:59 ISTApple is cutting more than 200 jobs across Siri, Vision Pro and software teams as it shifts resources towards AI and new device development.Apple LayoffsApple is reshaping parts of its workforce as the technology giant…
After iPhones, Apple Eyes MacBooks And iPads In India; Centre Drops Big Hint
CompaniesAfter iPhones, Apple Eyes MacBooks And iPads In India; Centre Drops Big HintCurated by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 22, 2026, 11:55 ISTApple could expand manufacturing in India beyond iPhones, with MacBooks and iPads potentially joining as the Centre pushes deeper electronics localisation.Apple CEO Tim Cook (Image: PC Tablet)Apple could broaden its manufacturing operations in India beyond…
SGB Redemption Alert: 32 Sovereign Gold Bond Tranches Can Exit Early; Check Dates
Personal FinanceSGB Redemption Alert: 32 Sovereign Gold Bond Tranches Can Exit Early; Check DatesCurated by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 22, 2026, 13:41 ISTRBI has released the SGB premature redemption calendar for 32 tranches eligible for early exit between October 2026 and March 2027.Under the SGB rules, investors can opt for early redemption after completing five years…
Fresh Complaint Against SRTT Trustees Puts Rs 2,900 Crore Dividend Delay Under Scrutiny
CompaniesFresh Complaint Against SRTT Trustees Puts Rs 2,900 Crore Dividend Delay Under ScrutinyReported by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 22, 2026, 14:55 ISTComplaint seeks scrutiny of SRTT trustees as meeting restrictions delay a Rs 2,900 crore Tata Sons dividend for Tata Trusts.Tata Trust Chairman Noel Tata (File Photo)A new complaint has been submitted to the Maharashtra Charity…
RBI Forex Facility Draws $72.85 Billion: Why FCNR(B) Deposits Are Leading The Surge
EconomyRBI Forex Facility Draws $72.85 Billion: Why FCNR(B) Deposits Are Leading The SurgeEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 22, 2026, 17:20 ISTRBI’s special forex swap facility mobilises $72.85 billion, with FCNR(B) deposits contributing nearly 90 per cent of total inflows as August 31 nears.The Reserve Bank of India (File Photo)Foreign currency mobilisation under the Reserve Bank…
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Visa Ban Covering 75 Countries
US NewsFederal Judge Strikes Down Trump Visa Ban Covering 75 CountriesAuthored by: Samannay BiswasUpdated Aug 23, 2026, 05:46 ISTA federal judge in New York has invalidated a Trump administration visa policy affecting citizens from 75 countries, including Afghanistan and Iran. The decision represents a setback for the Trump administration’s immigration policy and places limits on…
8th Pay Commission: 2.25 To 2.57 Fitment Factor; Here’s How Much Could Level 5-8 Pay Rise
Economy8th Pay Commission: 2.25 To 2.57 Fitment Factor; Here’s How Much Could Level 5-8 Pay RiseEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 22, 2026, 14:01 IST8th Pay Commission fitment factor scenarios of 2.0 to 2.57 show how basic pay for Level 5-8 central government employees could change.8th Pay Commission Update: Meetings and discussions are underway with stakeholders,…