Commodities | Lithium prices may decline this half due to increased supply, but strong demand for energy storage could stabilise rates.
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Lithium prices will likely head lower this half as supplies improve
Lithium prices may decline this half due to increased supply, but strong demand for energy storage could stabilize rates.
Education | MAHE improves to 779th globally and 7th in India in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities.
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MAHE ranking improves in Academic Ranking of World Universities
MAHE improves to 779th globally and 7th in India in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities.
Economy | India and Israel advance free trade agreement talks, preparing to exchange market access offers amid industry consultations.
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India, Israel set to exchange market access offers for FTA
India and Israel advance free trade agreement talks, preparing to exchange market access offers amid industry consultations.
Logistics | Vizhinjam Port launches full EXIM operations, exporting Kerala's unique snacks to Spain, enhancing global trade connections.
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Vizhinjam starts full EXIM operations with Kerala’s trademark crunchy cargo
Vizhinjam Port launches full EXIM operations, exporting Kerala's unique snacks to Spain, enhancing global trade connections.
Companies | India's EV ecosystem is expanding rapidly, with Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana leading in public charging station power consumption.
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EV ecosystem rapidly expanding in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka & Telangana
India's EV ecosystem is expanding rapidly, with Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana leading in public charging station power consumption.
News | Meta intensifies efforts against child sexual abuse material following government directives, emphasising compliance with Indian laws and social media responsibility.
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Meta more cautious about Child Sexual Abuse Material after government’s message in recent meeting: Govt sources
Meta intensifies efforts against child sexual abuse material following government directives, emphasizing compliance with Indian laws and social media responsibility.
Companies | SMEs struggle with digital personal data protection (DPDP) implementation as corporate India prepares for a non-extendable deadline amid uneven readiness.
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SMEs lag as corporate India moves into DPDP implementation phase
SMEs struggle with Digital Personal Data Protection implementation as corporate India prepares for a non-extendable deadline amid uneven readiness.
Companies | Amazon Seller Services reports a 15% revenue increase in FY26, surpassing ₹35,000 crore, signalling robust growth in India.
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Amazon Seller Services revenue surges by 15% in FY26
Amazon Seller Services reports a 15% revenue increase in FY26, surpassing ₹35,000 crore, signaling robust growth in India.
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Weakness to persist for Indian markets as global stocks wobble
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Stock to buy today: IFCI (₹81.40) – BUY
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🔴 Live | Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex opens flat, Nifty above 24,100 amid global selloff; Kospi plunges 5%, Nikkei falls over 2%
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Check out the latest news stories:
Watch. Today’s Stock Recommendation: August 19, 2026
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Weakness to persist for Indian markets as global stocks wobble
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Stock to buy today: IFCI (₹81.40) – BUY
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🔴 Live | Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex opens flat, Nifty above 24,100 amid global selloff; Kospi plunges 5%, Nikkei falls over 2%
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Today’s Stock Recommendation: August 19, 2026
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Nifty 50 August Futures contract can fall to 23,980. But thereafter a bounce back move is possible
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Nifty Prediction Today – August 19, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Bearish; take fresh shorts
Nifty 50 August Futures contract can fall to 23,980. But thereafter a bounce back move is possible
SEBI to issue AI guidelines with human oversight, data controls and kill switches
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SEBI to issue AI guidelines with human oversight and kill switches
SEBI will soon issue AI guidelines for capital markets, requiring human oversight, data controls and kill switches while addressing risks around bias and cybersecurity.
India targets deeper electronics supply chain as production crosses $116 billion
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India’s electronics manufacturing shifts focus to components and supply chains
India’s electronics production crossed $116 billion in FY26 as the country expands component, materials and capital equipment manufacturing under the ECMS.
India's gold demand recovery likely to strengthen ahead of festive season: World Gold Council
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India's gold demand recovery likely to strengthen ahead of festive season: World Gold Council
India's gold demand is set to strengthen ahead of the festive season, driven by rising jewellery purchases and investment interest.
Markets | Sensex and Nifty decline for seven sessions, influenced by rising crude oil prices, while Nifty IT gains on value buying.
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Sensex, Nifty fall for 7th straight session as rising crude oil prices weigh on sentiment
Sensex and Nifty decline for seven sessions, influenced by rising crude oil prices, while Nifty IT gains on value buying.
Commodity Calls | Copper futures approach support; traders advised to exit shorts and initiate longs for a potential rally beyond ₹1,400.
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Copper futures: Hovers nears a support
Copper futures approach support; traders advised to exit shorts and initiate longs for potential rally beyond ₹1,400.