Iran blacklists 45 tankers over Strait of Hormuz rules amid fresh US sanctions threat Iran has blacklisted 45 tankers for allegedly violating its rules for crossing the Strait of Hormuz and warned that vessels conducting ship-to-ship transfers with them could also face action, escalating tensions over the key waterway nearly six months into the war.The … Read more
Infosys employees are now awaiting details on the annual salary revisions. Infosys, India’s second largest IT services major, has reportedly awarded its eligible employees an average performance bonus of 70% for the April-June quarter. While the average payout is similar to the last quarter, it is around 10 percentage points lower than what was awarded … Read more
Technology stocks led the losses after experiencing sharp swings over the summer. US stock market today: Wall Street indices were subdued on Monday as investors looked ahead to a week filled with events that could have a significant impact on markets. Meanwhile, the parts of the bond market that the US Treasury Department is seeking … Read more
Instant payments network grows from 1.78 crore annual transactions to 24,162 crore Ten years ago, instant digital payments through a common platform were just taking off in India. Today, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processes more than 66 crore transactions every day, becoming a central part of the country’s digital payments ecosystem.Launched on August 25, … Read more
Iranian currency sinks to record low as US works on new sanctions Iran’s rial hit rock bottom on Monday, falling to a record low as Washington prepared what it called an “economic D-Day”. The fresh sanctions are set to pile more pressure on an economy already battered by existing restrictions and a US naval blockade.The … Read more
ISMA says India has enough stocks, expects prices to cool down soon India does not have a sugar shortage, industry body ISMA said on Monday, soothing concerns over the sweetner’s supplies amid a recent rise in retail prices. The industry body also expects sugar prices to come down in the comingIndian Sugar Mills Association president … Read more
India has generally relied on long-term LNG contracts with Qatar, the world’s second largest supplier of the fuel. Middle East war impact: The ongoing marine traffic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Iran conflict are forcing India’s energy majors to purchase liquified natural gas or LNG at some of the highest prices … Read more
The Court restored the orders passed by the authorities under the Senior Citizens Act directing the eviction of the appellant’s son and daughter-in-law. The Supreme Court has held that tribunals constituted under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 can order eviction of children or other occupants from a senior citizen’s … Read more
Top stocks to buy today on August 24, 2026. Stock market recommendations: Viyash Scientific, and AU Small Finance Bank – have been picked as the top stocks to buy on August 24, 2026 by Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities. The expert has shared a detailed outlook on Nifty and Bank … Read more
Rupee climbs to 95.64 against US dollar Rupee started the week on a strong note, rising 7 paise to 95.64 against the US dollar in early trading. However, the gains remained limited as geopolitical concerns, crude prices and steady importer demand weighed on the domestic currency.The currency’s movement was largely confined to a narrow range. … Read more