Business

on August 27, 2026 at 5:15 am

Shares of infra-to-energy player Hazoor Multi Projects Limited (HMPL) opened in the green after the company announced that it has secured a contract worth Rs 193.85 crore from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The counter began the trading session at Rs 20.60, a gain of Rs 0.25 or 1.22 per cent from the previous close of Rs 20.35 on the BSE. The stock saw buying interest despite […]

on August 27, 2026 at 3:54 am

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened in the green amid mixed global cues as easing crude oil prices continue to improve the near-term macro backdrop for domestic equities. While the 30-share BSE Sensex added 103.82 points or 0.13 per cent to start the session at 77,576.76, the Nifty opened with a gain of 69.85 points to 24,277.60. In the last trading session, the Sensex […]

on August 27, 2026 at 3:30 am

Travelling by CNG-powered black-and-yellow taxis and auto rickshaws in Mumbai will become more expensive from September 1, 2026, as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) has approved a fare hike. According to an official of the Regional Transport Office (RTO), the MMRTA has s approved a fare hike of Rs 2 for black-and-yellow taxis and Rs 1 for auto-rickshaws plying in the […]

on August 26, 2026 at 11:30 am

The State Bank of India (SBI) is the country’s largest public sector bank. The bank offers fixed deposits (FDs) with varying tenures. Senior citizens over 60 receive higher interest rates than regular customers. If you’re considering a six-month FD with SBI, it’s important to know the bank’s interest rates for this term. FDs are fixed-term deposits, and the amount, along with interest, is […]

on August 26, 2026 at 10:49 am

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended in the red after failing to sustain the early gains amid weakness in IT, FMCG, Auto and consumer-durable stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 183.15 points or 0.24 per cent lower at 77,472.94. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 77,986.84 and a low of 77,472.94, gyrating 513.9 points. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty ended the session in the red […]