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FCNR scheme draws billions, but does little to ease rupee pressure
The Indian rupee has given back much of its initial post-announcement gains despite the unprecedented dollar mobilization
5 min read05:41 AM ISTJackson Hole Symposium Highlights: US Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation ‘too high’, hints at interest rate hike
Jackson Hole Symposium Highlights: Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is set to give his first Jackson Hole speech later today and most watchers feel he has an extremely difficult task in hand. Stay with Livemint for latest updates…
10 min read28 Aug 2026Sensex weekly options gaining traction on non-expiry days: Sebi study
The expiry to non-expiry average daily premium turnover on BSE has drastically declined to 3.4 times by end of FY26 from over 20 times prior to November 2024 when the regulator initiated measures to curb retail frenzy in options trading
3 min read27 Aug 2026Stock market prediction tomorrow, 27 August: What will happen to Sensex, Nifty, Hang Seng, KOSPI, Nikkei on Thursday
On August 26, Asian stocks rose overall, except for India's market, as crude oil prices declined and chip stocks revived. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.5%, while India's Nifty fell 0.52%. Investors are hopeful for renewed talks between Iran and the US.
3 min read26 Aug 2026Meta shares jump 4% as Facebook parent settles major teen addiction lawsuit
Meta Platforms' shares rose 0.65% after settling a federal case for $16.68 billion, addressing claims of teen social media addiction. The agreement includes new child-safety measures for Facebook and Instagram, amid ongoing lawsuits concerning youth mental health.
2 min read26 Aug 2026NVIDIA Q2 earnings preview: Key expectations | How is the stock expected to move after results?
Nvidia is set to release its financial results for the June quarter today, with expectations of $2.09 EPS and $92 billion in revenue. Investors are keen on insights into data centre growth, new platforms and potential competition from firms, Amazon and Google, that are developing alternative chips.
2 min read26 Aug 2026US stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq futures edge lower as Nvidia earnings, key inflation data loom
Futures for US stocks slipped marginally as attention turned to Nvidia's earnings and the forthcoming PCE Price Index. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 fell slightly, while Dow Jones futures slightly increased, highlighting investor caution before significant economic announcements this week.
2 min read26 Aug 2026Did a fat-finger error trigger a 271-point Nifty plunge at closing auction?
A large bid placed by a buyer on the Bharti Airtel counter that was 3% below the stock's reference price was met by a matching offer, pulling the share down and the Nifty along with it.
4 min read26 Aug 2026Avaada Electro cuts IPO size to ₹7,600 crore amid valuation, concentration concerns
The solar manufacturer lowered its target from a potential ₹10,000 crore after prospective investors flagged heavy revenue reliance on its group entity and rising competition in the sector.
4 min read26 Aug 2026Textile firms spin smart comeback in Q1, eye strong FY27
India’s textile sector started FY27 strongly, with Q1 Ebitda rising 34% and revenue 18% year-on-year. Improving global demand, export opportunities, FTAs and government incentives are supporting growth, while Arvind, Welspun and Vardhman emerge as key outperformers.
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