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United Spirits contests FSSAI's flavouring order, petitions HC
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
United Spirits finds itself at the center of a legal battle, opposing a food regulator’s decree about its McDowell's No. 1 Rum labeling. The FSSAI asserts that flavors typical of rum and whisky are…
Tax bill aims to woo global investors
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
Brent falls to $80, goverment vows to mitigate volatility
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
Nykaa posts over 3x profit in Q1 on strong beauty biz
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
SpaceX's first earnings: Revenue soars to $7.8 billion in debut results
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
SpaceX has reported a reduced loss alongside increased revenue, mainly driven by its burgeoning Starlink business. With ambitions to dominate global internet services, Starlink's subscriber count h…
Higher tariffs boost Airtel profit by 37%
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
In an impressive first quarter, Bharti Airtel recorded a remarkable profit surge of 37.3%, driven by increased mobile tariffs and a robust influx of new customers. The company's revenue also soared…
Oil price today: Crude steadies below $80 as Hormuz blockade keeps investors on edge
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
Oil prices nudged higher on Wednesday after a series of declines, as investors keep a keen eye on the diplomatic maneuvers surrounding the US-Iran standoff. Progress is reportedly being made by neg…
Stock market today: Sensex jumps over 430 points, Nifty opens above 24,600
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
US-Iran conflict, El Nino: Why RBI did not hike repo rate despite headwinds
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
Indeed, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra has acknowledged that the conflict in West Asia continues to weigh on the global economy by disrupting critical trade routes and supply chains, increasing marke…
Gold price prediction today: Is the worst over for gold? Check August 5, 2026 outlook
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
Gold price prediction today: Recent gold price trends suggest that the worst of the downside may be behind us, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst - Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Sha…
‘Someone has to pay the cost’: RBI governor on MDR proposal for UPI transactions above Rs 2,000
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
According to official estimates, the Rs 2,000 threshold would cover only around 5% of all UPI transactions, although these account for nearly 65% of the total value processed on the platform. As a …
India to get its first plastic notes next year: RBI governor shares timeline, explains benefits
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
The government has authorised the Reserve Bank of India to print up to 2 billion polymer (plastic) notes - 1 billion each in the Rs 10 and Rs 20 denominations for field trials. At present, there is…
India's services PMI hits over 4.5-year low as demand, new orders lose momentum
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
India's services sector growth slowed significantly in July, reaching its weakest pace in over four years. New business inflows expanded at the slowest rate since early 2022, driven by softer deman…
Nearly half of India's workforce wants a new job. Here's why
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
Google leads India's most attractive employer brands, with Tata Group and Amazon following closely. Nearly half of India's workforce plans job changes within the next six months. Work-life balance …
As gold, stock markets lose lustre - why your humble fixed deposit is forever
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
Experts say that instead of timing the interest rate cycle, fixed deposits should be opted for based on goals and cash flow. But, if you are looking at fresh investments in FDs, higher interest rat…
Who is Tewolde Gebremariam? Meet Air India’s new CEO - all you want to know about him
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
Tewolde Gebremariam takes over from Campbell Wilson, the New Zealander and former Singapore Airlines executive who was appointed in 2022 to lead Air India's transformation. Air India had earlier di…
US stock market today: Wall Street scales new record highs; oil prices hold steady
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
Both the S&P 500 and the Dow closed at record highs on Tuesday, while the Nasdaq remained within 2% of its all-time peak. The major US indices have posted strong gains so far this week, giving …
Rupee hits 1-month closing high despite RBI repo rate pause; sliding crude oil prices help
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
The currency opened 0.5% stronger at 94.92 against the US dollar, its highest level since July 1. It later gave up nearly half of its early advance to settle at 95.1175 per dollar, its strongest cl…
Liquidity surge due to NRI deposits to be limited and temporary: RBI
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
Consumers already bearing UPI costs through broader economy: RBI governor
Times of India · 5 Aug 2026
RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasized that the costs of UPI transactions are already subtly included in operations. He expressed it is premature to introduce explicit fees for merchants. The prio…
No Governance-Related Concerns At Systemic Level, New HDFC Bank Chairman Says
NDTV Profit · 5 Aug 2026
Rajiv Kumar said large banks such as HDFC Bank are bound to face issues from time to time, but what matters is resolving them promptly.
$26,000 Lab Monkeys Show China's Quest to Rival US Biotech
NDTV Profit · 5 Aug 2026
Industry executives and analysts say supply from regulated monkey farms remain broadly stable.
Jos Buttler Smashes New Record, Becomes T20 Cricket's All-Time Leading Run-Scorer
NDTV Profit · 5 Aug 2026
Buttler's unbeaten 51 off 20 balls helped Manchester Super Giants chase 156 with 31 balls to spare.
US Lifts Sanctions On Three Entities Tied To Iran's IRGC Amid Truce Talks
NDTV Profit · 5 Aug 2026
Due to purported ties to Iran, the US had previously imposed sanctions on the business and the two aircraft.
Trading F&O Stocks? BSE Issues Key Advisory On New Closing Auction Rules
NDTV Profit · 5 Aug 2026
Exchange urges investors and brokers to understand the Closing Auction Session, saying it plays a key role in price discovery, index closing values and derivatives settlement.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Box Office Collection: MCU Blockbuster Becomes Highest Grosser Of 2026
NDTV Profit · 5 Aug 2026
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day stars Tom Holland in the lead role as Peter Parker.
Gujarat Govt Bans Analogue Paneer, Cheese And Butter Citing Public Health Concerns
NDTV Profit · 5 Aug 2026
The decision was announced by the Health and Family Welfare Department, which said the ban has been imposed under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, after food safety author…
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Hit Fresh Records On Earnings Boost, Hormuz Deal Hopes
NDTV Profit · 5 Aug 2026
Positive investor sentiment has translated to a rally in the indices after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington made headway in negotiations with Iran and Oman to permit more ships t…
Trade Setup For Aug 6: Nifty Bulls Eye 24,700 Breakout Amid Positive Global Cues | Key Levels To Watch
NDTV Profit · 5 Aug 2026
The Bank Nifty index sees 57,700-57,500 levels as the immediate support zone as per analysts.
Google shakes up AI leadership as DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis shifts role
The Hindu · 5 Aug 2026
Demis Hassabis becomes chief scientist, relinquishes DeepMind CEO role; Jeff Dean and other key engineers leave to found new startup; moves follow departure of two star researchers to AI rivals
India emerges strong from each disruption, has “very strong” macroeconomic fundamentals: RBI Governor
The Hindu · 5 Aug 2026
“The way we faced these challenges gives us the confidence that come what may, we will emerge stronger from each episode.”
Alphabet Shares Plunge 5% As Google's Chief Scientist, Key AI Leader Departs
NDTV Profit · 5 Aug 2026
Shares fell after Alphabet announced chief scientist Jeff Dean's plan to leave the company.
Centre issues LoIs for 11 new flying training schools; annual pilot training capacity to increase by 750 cadets
The Hindu · 5 Aug 2026
With the addition of these 11 FTOs, India’s annual pilot training capacity is expected to increase by 750 cadets, providing a significant boost to the domestic training ecosystem
LIC OFS Fetches Rs 31,552 Crore To Govt; 10% Public Shareholding Achieved Ahead Of Schedule
NDTV Profit · 5 Aug 2026
LIC's Rs 31,552-crore Offer for Sale was oversubscribed by retail and institutional investors on both bidding days.
ONGC expects oil plus gas production of 39 MMTOE this fiscal, 40 MMTOE next year
The Hindu · 5 Aug 2026
In the analyst call, senior executive of ONGC stated they expect oil prices to hover at about $75 per barrel, which would also make it ideal to pursue deepwater exploration
India may charge gas users to fund planned $42 billion fuel reserves, sources say
The Hindu · 5 Aug 2026
Under the plan, cooking and natural gas storage infrastructure would be financed through levies on users that could raise about $1.5 billion annually, the two sources said
Shopify Shares Spike 25% As Q2 Revenue Beat Eases AI Competition Fears
NDTV Profit · 5 Aug 2026
The e-commerce software company beat Wall Street estimates on earnings, revenue and gross merchandise volume.
India's services sector growth hits four-and-a-half-year low in July on weak demand: PMI
The Hindu · 5 Aug 2026
Business activity rose at the weakest rate in 53 months
Demis Hassabis To Step Down As Google DeepMind CEO; Chief Scientist Jeff Dean Departs
NDTV Profit · 5 Aug 2026
The company's Chief Scientist Jeff Dean, will be leaving the firm along with another executive in Google's AI space to start their own enterprise.
Troops' Families Not Spared In Trump Admin's Immigration Crackdown: Report
NDTV Profit · 5 Aug 2026
The investigation shows the growing tension between the administration's aggressive immigration agenda and policies historically aimed at supporting military families.