EconomyBIS To Scale Up Silver Hallmarking Testing As Buyers Shift From GoldAuthored by: Vikas KumarUpdated Aug 9, 2026, 15:09 ISTCurrently, BIS recognizes around 230 centres for silver testing, and its laboratory network has significantly increased in recent years to meet rising certification needs.BIS is set to scale up the testing of silver jewellery.The Bureau of…
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FMCG Price Hike Ahead: Leading Brands May Raise Prices In September Quarter
CompaniesFMCG Price Hike Ahead: Leading Brands May Raise Prices In September QuarterAuthored by: Vikas KumarUpdated Aug 9, 2026, 16:02 ISTMajor players like Britannia and Dabur are also anticipating further price hikes, while Hindustan Unilever is preparing for sequential inflation of 2-5% across its products.These companies remain optimistic about demand. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)Photo : PTIThe leading…
HDFC Bank, PolicyBazaar & REC Removed From Jefferies India Portfolio
MarketsHDFC Bank, PolicyBazaar & REC Removed From Jefferies India PortfolioCurated by: Vikas KumarUpdated Aug 9, 2026, 17:04 ISTForeign investors are showing signs of renewed interest in Indian equities, marking a significant shift after prolonged selling.Jefferies’ India portfolio has come up with certain changesJefferies’ India portfolio has come up with certain changes for the markets as…
Stock Market Outlook: Global, Domestic Cues To Drive Indian Equities Next Week
MarketsStock Market Outlook: Global, Domestic Cues To Drive Indian Equities Next WeekAuthored by: Vikas KumarUpdated Aug 9, 2026, 17:24 ISTA series of new IPOs worth approximately Rs 7,700 crore will be available, and the US inflation report will also be a critical global economic focus.Stock Market OutlookThe Indian Stock Markets will closely follow the developments…
Gold Rate Today (August 10, 2026): Gold Prices Rise; Check 24K, 22K, 18K Prices In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow And Other Major Cities
Personal FinanceGold Rate Today (August 10, 2026): Gold Prices Rise; Check 24K, 22K, 18K Prices In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow And Other Major CitiesAuthored by: Sakshi BajajUpdated Aug 10, 2026, 10:38 ISTGold Rate Today (August 10, 2026): Gold prices rise on August 10. Check 24K, 22K and 18K gold rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai…
Tata Trusts Meeting Ahead Of AGM: Key Issues To Watch
CompaniesTata Trusts Meeting Ahead Of AGM: Key Issues To WatchAuthored by: Sakshi BajajUpdated Aug 10, 2026, 12:04 ISTTata Trusts is learnt to have planned a board meeting on August 13 ahead of the Tata Sons AGM on August 18. Tata Trusts Meeting Ahead Of AGM: Key Issues To Watch Ahead of the crucial and much-awaited…
8th Pay Commission Salary Hike: What Fitment Factor and DA Merger Could Mean for Your Pay
Personal Finance8th Pay Commission Salary Hike: What Fitment Factor and DA Merger Could Mean for Your PayAuthored by: Vikas KumarUpdated Aug 10, 2026, 14:26 ISTThe CPC will analyze the gathered data to inform its decisions, expected by mid-2027, affecting over 1 crore beneficiaries. 8th Pay Commission Fitment FactorThe 8th central pay commission (CPC) is in…
ITR Filing Simplified: Who Can File Returns Till August 31 And What Taxpayers Should Know
Personal FinanceITR Filing Simplified: Who Can File Returns Till August 31 And What Taxpayers Should KnowAuthored by: Vikas KumarUpdated Aug 10, 2026, 12:40 ISTTaxpayers filing ITR-3, ITR-4, ITR-5, and ITR-7, primarily related to business income, have until August 31, 2026, to submit their returns, with no updates on deadline extensions.Who Can File Returns Till August…
HDFC Bank Cuts MCLR by 5 bps: Will Home, Personal Loans Get Cheaper?
Personal FinanceHDFC Bank Cuts MCLR by 5 bps: Will Home, Personal Loans Get Cheaper?Authored by: Vikas KumarUpdated Aug 10, 2026, 14:52 ISTWhile a decrease in MCLR could suggest lower loan costs, actual reductions depend on the loan’s specific benchmark and spread. HDFC Bank Cuts MCLRHDFC Bank has cut its Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rate…
Stock Market Today (August 10, 2026): Sensex, Nifty Flat; Trump Says US ‘Semi-Negotiating’ With Iran
MarketsStock Market Today (August 10, 2026): Sensex, Nifty Flat; Trump Says US ‘Semi-Negotiating’ With IranAuthored by: Sakshi BajajUpdated Aug 10, 2026, 09:20 ISTGIFT Nifty futures indicated a flat start to the trading session and week on Monday as investors continued to eye global cues. Stock Market Today (August 10, 2026)Photo : BCCLBoth the Nifty and…