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MarketsUS-Iran War: Oil Prices Rise For 4th Straight Day As Strait Of Hormuz Sparks Fresh FearsEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 19, 2026, 08:54 ISTOil prices rise for a fourth straight session as US-Iran tensions and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz fuel global supply concerns.Crude Oil Price Today (File Photo)Crude oil prices moved higher in…

CompaniesSwiggy Wins 93.96% Backing: The Big Change Coming To InstamartEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 19, 2026, 09:06 ISTSwiggy shareholders approve key proposals paving the way for Indian-controlled status and an inventory model for quick commerce arm Instamart.Swiggy shareholder meeting (File Photo)Swiggy has moved closer to a major change in its ownership and governance structure after…

MarketsStock Market Today: Sensex Falls Over 250 Points, Nifty At 24,068; Here’s WhyWritten by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 19, 2026, 10:18 ISTStock Market Today: Sensex and Nifty extended their losing streak as crude oil topped $90 and Iran war tensions, high US yields and FPI outflows pressured markets.Stock Market Today. (Image Source: PTI)Stock Market Today: Indian…

CompaniesTata Sons AGM Hits Historic Roadblock: What Lies Ahead For N ChandrasekaranCurated by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 19, 2026, 10:10 ISTTata Sons’ AGM was adjourned due to a quorum shortfall, leaving N Chandrasekaran’s board position, financial statements and dividend decision unresolved.N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons (Source: tcs.com)Photo : Times Now DigitalThe Tata Sons annual general…

Personal FinanceGold Rate Today (August 19, 2026): Check 24K, 22K, 18K Prices In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow And Other Major CitiesWritten by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 19, 2026, 11:11 ISTGold Rate Today (August 19, 2026): Gold prices slipped on August 19 as MCX rates fell. Check the latest 24K, 22K and 18K gold prices across…

CompaniesWhen Two Rulebooks Meet: The Charity Law That Led To The Adjournment Of Tata Sons AGMEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 19, 2026, 12:26 ISTTata Sons’ annual general meeting was adjourned for the first time after an SRTT governance dispute triggered a quorum crisis, leaving key decisions unresolved.Tata Trust chairman Noel Tata (File Photo)Tata Sons’ much-anticipated…

CompaniesQuick Comms’ 10-Minute Promise Meets Its Reality Check: Expired Goods And A Refund WallWritten by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 19, 2026, 13:41 ISTE-comms Hiding Health Info: Expired products delivered to your doorstep, but getting a refund can be another ordeal. Times Now Digital’s campaign highlights the gaps consumers face on quick-commerce platforms.Expired products delivered by quick-commerce…

EconomyUnemployment Falls To 5.1% In July As Rural Workforce Participation SurgesEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 19, 2026, 15:02 ISTIndia’s labour market improved in July as workforce participation and employment rose, led by rural India, while urban women faced higher unemployment.July unemployment data (File Photo)India’s labour market recorded a broad-based improvement in July, with more people…

CompaniesThe Dividend On Hold: What The Tata Sons Adjournment AGM Leaves UnfinishedEdited by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 19, 2026, 16:16 ISTTata Sons’ AGM was adjourned for lack of quorum, leaving its dividend, accounts and chairman’s future unresolved amid a trustee dispute involving Tata’s charitable trusts.Tata Sons’ AGM was adjourned on Tuesday. (Courtesy: N Chandrasekaran LinkedIn)Photo :…

MarketsIndia Becomes Asia’s Least-Preferred Stock Market As Investors Turn CautiousCurated by: Priya RaghuvanshiUpdated Aug 19, 2026, 18:59 ISTIndia becomes Asia’s least-preferred stock market as BofA survey flags AI exposure, growth, reforms and valuations amid 32 per cent net underweight.The Nifty 50 has recovered 8 per cent from its March low, but is still trading 8…