CompaniesElon Musk Says Starlink Can Help India’s ‘Least Served’ Amid Fresh India Bid ReportsEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 08:25 ISTElon Musk says Starlink could aid India’s least-served rural areas as the company reportedly reapplies for Gen 2 satellite approval.Elon Musk (File image)Photo : APElon Musk has said Starlink could make the biggest difference…
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India’s GDP May Beat 6.7% Growth Forecast, Says RBI Deputy Governor
EconomyIndia’s GDP May Beat 6.7% Growth Forecast, Says RBI Deputy GovernorEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 09:06 ISTRBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta expects India’s GDP growth to beat 6.7%, citing resilient indicators and a stronger outlook despite global risks.Indian Economy. (Image Source: Pixabay)Despite a series of external and domestic risks, India’s economic outlook remains…
HDFC Bank Secures Record $1.75 Billion In Overseas Dollar Bond Sale; Shares Jump Nearly 1%
CompaniesHDFC Bank Secures Record $1.75 Billion In Overseas Dollar Bond Sale; Shares Jump Nearly 1%Edited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 11:51 ISTHDFC Bank raises a record $1.75 billion through dollar bonds as investor bids cross $7 billion, marking a landmark overseas debt deal.HDFC Bank (Image Source: iStock)HDFC Bank shares gained 1 per cent in…
Oil Prices Surge Past $93 As US-Iran Conflict Fuels Fresh Supply Fears
MarketsOil Prices Surge Past $93 As US-Iran Conflict Fuels Fresh Supply FearsEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 08:55 ISTOil prices approach $94 as the US-Iran conflict disrupts supplies, with Brent and WTI heading for a second straight weekly gain.Crude oil prices (File Photo)Oil prices continued their upward march on Friday, with Brent crude approaching…
Stock Market Opens Flat: Sensex Up 54 Points, Nifty At 24,248
MarketsStock Market Opens Flat: Sensex Up 54 Points, Nifty At 24,248Written by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 12:14 ISTThe Sensex gained 54.45 points, or 0.07 per cent, to trade at 77,592.17, while the Nifty advanced 17.10 points, or 0.07 per cent, to 24,248.95.Stock Market Today (Image Source: PTI)Indian benchmark equities opened in positive territory on…
Apple Layoffs: iPhone Maker Cuts Over 60 Vision Jobs As Apple Reportedly Pivots To AI Glasses
CompaniesApple Layoffs: iPhone Maker Cuts Over 60 Vision Jobs As Apple Reportedly Pivots To AI GlassesEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 10:09 ISTApple reportedly lays off 60+ Vision team employees as it reshapes spatial computing priorities and shifts greater focus toward AI-powered smart glasses.Apple LayoffsApple is reportedly scaling back parts of its virtual reality…
Gold Rate Today (August 21, 2026): Gold Prices Surge; Check 24K, 22K, 18K Prices In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow And Other Major Cities
Personal FinanceGold Rate Today (August 21, 2026): Gold Prices Surge; Check 24K, 22K, 18K Prices In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow And Other Major CitiesAuthored by: Sakshi BajajUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 10:24 ISTGold Rate Today (August 21, 2026): Gold prices continued to rise after hitting a fresh 3-month high in the previous session. Gold Rate…
India’s Private Sector Growth Recovers Slightly in August, But Factory Activity Hits 5-Year Low
IndustryIndia’s Private Sector Growth Recovers Slightly in August, But Factory Activity Hits 5-Year LowEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 11:15 ISTIndia’s private sector activity improved slightly in August as stronger services growth offset manufacturing’s weakest expansion in five years.India’s Private Sector Growth Rebounds In August To 54.6 After Four-Year Low: PMI (AI-generated image)India’s private…
India Mulls ‘Green Channel’ To Facilitate European, UK Investments
EconomyIndia Mulls ‘Green Channel’ To Facilitate European, UK InvestmentsAuthored by: Sakshi BajajUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 11:11 ISTIndia considers a dedicated green channel to facilitate European and UK investments and simplify government approval processes.India Mulls ‘Green Channel’ To Facilitate European, UK Investments (AI-generated Image) India is considering a dedicated “green channel” aimed at facilitating investments by…
Magicbricks And RICS India Sign MoU To Advance Data-Driven Real Estate Research
CompaniesMagicbricks And RICS India Sign MoU To Advance Data-Driven Real Estate ResearchAuthored by: Times Now DigitalUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 11:31 ISTThe jointly developed outputs will carry co-branding agreed between the two organisations. RICS may facilitate report launches through its platform, while the organisations may align releases with relevant industry and policy events.Under the collaboration, Magicbricks…