Listen: Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, August 18, 2026

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Nifty 50 August Futures contract can fall to 24,100-24,050

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Light commercial vehicles are likely to electrify more slowly than 3-wheelers as inadequate charging infrastructure limits the route flexibility commercial operators need, M&M said.

✍️ Amit Vijay Mohile

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Shares of Milky Mist Dairy Food debuted on the NSE and BSE at ₹165, a 17.8 per cent premium over the IPO price of ₹140, reflecting positive momentum. At around 10.03 am, the stock zoomed to ₹181.50 on the NSE, marking nearly 30 per cent listing gains.

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HDFC Bank shares decline under selling pressure, nearing a 52-week low amid significant trading volume and market underperformance.

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Trump has been insisting on passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, claiming the move would curb electoral fraud

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Gold, Silver Rate Today: Check Today's Gold, Silver Rates or prices of 22, 24 down across Indian cities on August 18 at Businessline.

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Colgate-Palmolive India plans to boost advertising for premium toothpaste, anticipating significant growth beyond current market expectations.

✍️ Amit Vijay Mohile

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India's government informs Meta that safe harbour protections won't apply to CSAM violations, emphasizing cultural sensitivity in content moderation.

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Pusa Rice DST1 is set to enter commercial production in this upcoming rabi season. What has been edited, why does it matter and what are the concerns?

✍️ J Mangaiyarkarasi

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Vizhinjam Port launches full-scale EXIM operations, enhancing Kerala's access to global markets for exporters and importers across various sectors.

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Iran's negotiator states the Hormuz Strait will stay closed until the US fulfills interim deal conditions, including lifting sanctions.

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Addressing central bankers from across the world, Murmu noted that currency in circulation continues to grow at double-digit rates despite a decline in cash’s share of individual transactions due to increasing digital payment adoption.

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"What would take us months to build, we can do it in weeks. We are able to build a minimum viable product (MVP) in just eight weeks and the first release in 12 weeks. That’s the kind of speed at which we can build on the platform side."

-R Srikrishna, CEO, Hexaware

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Private sector ICICI Bank on Tuesday said it has mobilised USD 750 million from bonds from overseas market to fund business growth.

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Markets | Nifty drops below 24,200 for the sixth session amid rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions, with foreign selling pressure intensifying.

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News | J&K women transform home cooking into thriving food enterprises through a supportive initiative, gaining skills and financial independence.

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Companies | July 2026 saw commercial vehicle sales nearing one lakh, driven by rural demand and infrastructure growth, with Tata Motors leading.

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Technical Analysis | The rupee weakens amid rising crude prices and negative foreign flows, facing crucial support at 95.80 for future movement.

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News | Sammaan Capital resolves a seven-year legal issue, confirmed innocent after Supreme Court hearing and investigations by key agencies.

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