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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

EconomyWhy India Has More Banknotes In Circulation Than The US And Euro AreaAuthored by: Sakshi BajajUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 12:25 ISTIndia’s higher banknote count reflects its denomination mix, large cash ecosystem and widespread circulation of lower-value notes.Why Indian Rupee Has More Banknotes In Circulation Than US Dollar And Euro (AI-generated Image)India has a much higher…

Personal FinanceJefferies Bullish On Gold As US Debt Tops $40 Trillion, Fiscal Risks MountEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 21, 2026, 13:47 ISTJefferies turns bullish on gold as US and Japan fiscal strains, Iran tensions and stronger gold-miner cash flows boost its appeal.The brokerage said rising US debt and fiscal pressures are supporting gold prices. (Representational…