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CompaniesFreedom Finds A New Meaning In DharaviWritten by: Dr Mahendra KalyankarUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 14:14 ISTThe Dharavi Redevelopment Project is laying the foundation for people-first townships where dignity, livelihoods, opportunity and environment grow together.More than just new buildings, the Dharavi Redevelopment Project aims to transform lives through housing, jobs, education, healthcare and sustainability. (PTI Photo)Few…

EconomyOil Prices Today: Brent Near $89 As Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Nears Halt Amid Iran-US ConflictAuthored by: Sakshi BajajUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 08:57 ISTBrent Crude Oil Prices Trade Near 89 Dollars Per Barrel After Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Nears Halt Oil Prices Today: Brent Near $89 As Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Nears Halt Amid Iran-US…

MarketsStock Market Today (August 17, 2026): Sensex, Nifty Under Pressure; Oil Prices, US-Iran Tensions, Liquidity Concerns WeighAuthored by: Sakshi BajajUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 09:21 ISTGIFT Nifty futures indicated a marginally weak start to the trading session and week on Monday as investors tracked the liquidity situation, oil prices and the US-Iran situation. Stock Market Today…

Personal FinanceGold Rate Today (August 17, 2026): Gold Prices Surge; Check 24K, 22K, 18K Prices In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow And Other Major CitiesAuthored by: Sakshi BajajUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 10:02 ISTGold Rate Today (August 17, 2026): Gold prices gained on August 17. Check 24K, 22K and 18K gold rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai…

EconomyElectric Seaplanes In India: SkyHop Aviation, Noemi Aerospace Sign MoU For Operations, ManufacturingAuthored by: Sakshi BajajUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 12:03 ISTIndia’s first dedicated seaplane operator is set to explore the deployment of electric seaplanes in India and the wider South Asian region, SkyHop Aviation has signed an MoU with NOEMI Aerospace for this and aims…

CompaniesL&T Secures Over Rs 15,000 Crore Offshore Development Project From Middle East ClientAuthored by: Sakshi BajajUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 14:51 ISTLarsen & Toubro has bagged a significant order worth over Rs 15,000 crore to develop multiple offshore facilities in the Middle East.L&T Secures Over Rs 15,000 Crore Offshore Development Project From Middle East Client (AI-generated…

MarketsSensex, Nifty Fall For 5th Straight Session As Oil Prices, US-Iran Tensions, Liquidity Concerns Weigh On InvestorsAuthored by: Sakshi BajajUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 15:43 ISTSensex, Nifty extend decline for 5th straight session as oil prices, US-Iran tensions and liquidity concerns hurt investor sentiment. Sensex, Nifty Fall For 5th Straight Session As Oil Prices, US-Iran Tensions,…

Real EstateREITs And InvITs Market Set To Grow 2-3X By 2030: ReportAuthored by: Sakshi BajajUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 16:30 ISTReal Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts could expand 2-3x by 2030 as per a latest study conducted. REITs And InvITs Market Set To Grow 2-3X By 2030: Report (AI-generated Image)India’s Real Estate Investment Trusts…

EconomyBanking For Viksit Bharat: Govt To Set Up High-Level Panel, Says Nirmala SitharamanAuthored by: Sakshi BajajUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 17:01 ISTFM Nirmala Sitharaman asked banking leaders to submit suggestions on banking sector reforms.Banking For Viksit Bharat: Govt To Set Up High-Level Panel, Says Nirmala SitharamanPhoto : PTIFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday urged banking leaders…

CompaniesAirtel Payments Bank: Shabnam Sinha To Succeed Sunil Bharti Mittal As ChairpersonAuthored by: Sakshi BajajUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 17:18 ISTLeadership transition at Airtel Payments Bank Limited, what are the leaders stating about the transition and the next phase at the company. Airtel Payments Bank: Shabnam Sinha To Succeed Sunil Bharti Mittal As ChairpersonAirtel Payments Bank…