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Reliance Jio IPO approved: Is it too late to buy RIL shares to be eligible for shareholder quota?

Jio Platforms has received SEBI approval for its upcoming initial public offering. Reliance Industries shareholders may still qualify for a reserved portion of the offering. The final details regarding share reservation and the record date are pending. This IPO marks a major value creation milestone for Reliance shareholders.

Iran urges nations not to yield to US threats as it keeps door open to diplomacy

Iran urged other countries not to give in to US threats as Washington intensified economic pressure on Tehran. The Iranian foreign minister also said resuming diplomacy remained possible if the US abandoned its reliance on coercion.

US stocks today: US stocks open subdued ahead of Warsh's speech

Wall Street opened mostly flat on Friday as the AI-driven rally lost momentum ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech. The Dow and S&P 500 edged higher, while the Nasdaq slipped. Investors are watching Warsh’s comments for clues on US interest rates and the Fed’s policy outlook.

Understanding Agrivoltaics, Aston Martin Valen and Lava’s new budget smartphone

Beyond the regular noise, a closer look at personal technology. 27 August 2026.

India, Canada target C$70 billion bilateral trade by 2030, eye investment treaty talks

India is ready to begin negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty, while the two countries seek deeper cooperation in finance, payments, fintech and critical minerals.

PM Modi remembers King Harald V's 'warmth', offers condolences to Norway

Crown Prince Haakon, 53, became King Haakon VIII when his father, Harald V, died Friday.

Quote of the day by Arnold Van Den Berg: "Regardless of yield, when investments are absent of value, cash is always a better option than permanently losing money"

Arnold Van Den Berg’s investing wisdom stresses that yield alone does not make an investment attractive. When value is absent and permanent capital loss risk is high, holding cash may be wiser, allowing investors to protect capital and wait for better opportunities.

Was Sensex’s 2,000-point expiry crash a one-off? Here's what Friday's close hints about CAS

Sensex stayed relatively calm during Friday’s closing auction, a day after a 2,000-point plunge during the monthly expiry raised fresh concerns over CAS. The subdued move suggests Thursday’s sharp swings may have been an expiry-driven anomaly rather than a persistent issue with the new closing-price mechanism, experts said.

Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: US stock futures slip as AI rally pauses ahead of Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech

Sebi approves 7 IPOs including Jio Platforms, Paras Healthcare and Bharat PET

Sebi has approved seven IPOs, led by Reliance-backed Jio Platforms’ proposed Rs 37,700 crore offering. Paras Healthcare, Bharat PET, Paramotor Digital Technology, Pushp Brand, MK Sons Fine Jewels and Sadbhav Futuretech also received approvals, expanding India’s primary-market pipeline.

India's 10-year bond yield scales over 2-month peak ahead of Warsh speech

The Indian bond market experienced notable losses on Friday, with government bond yields climbing to a two-month peak. As investors anticipate key policy hints from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh during his Jackson Hole address, the hawkish tone in the latest RBI minutes has intensified expectations for future monetary policy adjustments. This escalation in yields has enhanced the attractiveness of Indian bonds compared to U.S.

Javelin anti-tank system: What are its features? Key details of India’s plans to sign $45.7 million deal with the US

India plans to acquire the US-made Javelin anti-tank missile system for $45.7 million, enhancing defense ties with the US. The deal may lead to joint manufacturing, reflecting ‘record-level’ engagement between the two nations, according to US Ambassador Sergio Gor.

After 200+ applications, laid-off corporate worker takes ₹1,049 dishwashing job: 'Not doing for money'

The man said he was dismissed in April and received what he described as a 'nice' nine-month severance package.

Laurus Labs among 5 stocks hitting 52-week highs; surge up to 20% in a month

Six BSE 200 stocks hit fresh 52-week highs on Friday as the Sensex gained 331 points. Coforge, GSK Pharma, Glenmark Pharma, Laurus Labs, Oracle Financial Services Software and Piramal Finance showed strong momentum, with several posting double-digit monthly gains.

Nepal flash floods: Death toll hits 538, 977 people still missing including 320 Indians confirms govt

Nepal flash floods: The death toll from Nepal's devastating flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River area has risen to 538, out of which the largest number has been recorded in the Chitwan. At least 400 Indian nationals were stranded in Nepal.

Explained | Sugar prices are rising sharply — this is what is driving the sudden spike

Sugar prices have skyrocketed in the market. In a bid to ease prices, the Centre has permitted imports of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar until 31 October.

Jio IPO soon! RIL's telecom arm gets Sebi nod for Rs 37,700 crore offering

Jio Platforms has received Sebi approval for its proposed Rs 37,700 crore IPO, bringing Reliance Industries’ much-awaited listing closer. The issue could value Jio at nearly Rs 9.5 trillion and become India’s largest IPO. The company plans to use Rs 27,500 crore of proceeds to repay borrowings of Reliance Jio Infocomm.

Global Markets: BYD posts first quarterly profit rise in over a year

Chinese automaker BYD has experienced its first profit growth in over a year, primarily fueled by a sharp increase in export sales. This international expansion effectively balanced out the lackluster results seen domestically. In the second quarter, BYD reported a remarkable year-on-year net profit increase of 29.8 percent, although revenue faced a slight decline of 3.2 percent during the same timeframe.

Market wrap: TCS, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, ITC top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on Friday

Indian equities rebounded on Friday, ending a two-session losing streak as heavyweight IT stocks led gains. Nifty rose 0.35% to 24,175.65, while Sensex gained 0.43% to 77,264.51. Analysts expect consolidation amid mixed global cues and geopolitical uncertainty.

Rupee gains this week as dollar supply surges ahead of deposit window's close

The Indian rupee managed to finish higher on Friday, achieving a weekly upswing bolstered by a jump in dollar liquidity as a special deposit facility approaches its end. Early drops were countered by inflows that led to position unwind. Although month-end importer needs put pressure on the rupee, advantageous flows due to MSCI rebalancing offered relief.

Where to invest as market headwinds ease: Motilal Oswal backs mid and smallcaps, favours gold over silver

Motilal Oswal says several headwinds facing Indian equities are easing, supported by stronger earnings, positive FII flows and domestic demand. It remains Neutral on equities but Overweight on mid- and small-caps, while preferring gold over silver and accrual-focused fixed-income strategies.

Meta glasses to stop recording if LED is covered, curbing misuse

According to the press release, Meta Vice President of Wearables Alex Himel said that the update to the tamper detection was aimed at cracking down on misuse.

SBI General Insurance Q1 GDPI rises to Rs 3,506 crore; comprehensive income jumps 17%

SBI General Insurance reported 10.9% year-on-year GDPI growth to Rs 3,506 crore in Q1 FY27. Comprehensive income rose 17.4% to Rs 573 crore, while health, engineering and personal accident segments delivered strong growth, alongside a 2.0-times solvency ratio.