Mumbai: Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have continued to provide strong support to Indian equities, remaining net buyers in every week over the past month, while foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have shown signs of renewed buying interest. According to market data, DIIs have made cumulative purchases of Rs 38,715.18 crore over the last one month. In August so far, FII buying stood at more than Rs…
Independence Day Campaign | Spinny Celebrates 80 Years of India with 36 Artists Turning Cars into Moving Portraits
Gurugram, August 16, 2026: As India marks its 80th Independence Day, Spinny is celebrating the country’s diversity through an artistic expression that brings together 36 artists from across the country, with cars becoming their canvases. Each artist brings alive the India they know through colours, symbols, landscapes and cultural influences that reflect the character of their region. From the mountains of Arunachal Pradesh and…
Canara Bank Marks 80th Independence Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Nation-Building
Bank celebrated the spirit of nation-building through education, inclusion and support for underserved communities, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 Bengaluru, Aug 16: To commemorate the 80th Independence Day, Canara Bank celebrated the essence of freedom by reiterating its pledge to build an inclusive India, where even the deprived sections of society get a chance to empower themselves. The celebrations at…
India’s EV Revolution Gathers Pace as Sales Cross 25 Lakh in FY26
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: India’s electric mobility market has moved from an emerging segment to an increasingly important part of the country’s automotive economy, with electric vehicle sales reaching 25 lakh units in 2025-26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort. The latest figure represents a dramatic increase from just 1.5 lakh EVs sold in 2009-10, translating…
FIIs Extend Buying Streak as Rising Crude Prices Put Nifty Under Pressure
India’s equity market is entering a more complicated phase. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have turned net buyers for the third consecutive week, signalling a gradual improvement in overseas investor appetite. Yet the Nifty 50 closed the week lower as rising crude prices and renewed geopolitical uncertainty overshadowed improving corporate earnings and supportive domestic liquidity. The immediate numbers tell only part of the story. FIIs bought…
Matrix’s People-First and Future-Ready Workplace Practices Earn State-Level Recognition
Matrix Comsec receives the Gujarat Best Employer Brand Award 2026, reinforcing its commitment to employee development, innovation, inclusion, and organisational growth. Vadodara, August 15, 2026: Matrix Comsec, a leading provider of enterprise-grade security and telecom solutions, has been recognised at the Gujarat Best Employer Brand Awards 2026 for its focus on building a people-first and future-ready workplace. The recognition was presented on August 11, 2026,…
NITI Aayog Report Highlights Scope to Strengthen India’s Professional Services Sector
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: NITI Aayog has released a new report examining India’s regulatory framework for professional services, highlighting opportunities to improve the sector’s competitiveness, exports and contribution to high-skilled employment. The report, titled “India’s Services Sector: Insights on Regulatory Regime in Professional Services,” was launched by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri on August 10 at a meeting of the High-Powered Education…
Handloom Haat Opens at Janpath, Bringing India’s Textile Heritage Under One Roof
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated Handloom Haat – The Handloom Experience Centre at Janpath, New Delhi, creating a new platform that brings together India’s traditional weaving heritage, contemporary design, artisans, brands and retail. The Minister also unveiled the Handloom Haat logo in the presence of Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao and Development Commissioner (Handlooms) Dr. M. Beena. The…
Steel Ministry to Hold Open House on Steel Import Issues on August 21
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The Ministry of Steel will organise an Open House on August 21, 2026, to hear and discuss issues faced by companies and industry associations in importing steel. The session will focus on matters relating to SIMS, SARAL SIMS and Quality Control Order (QCO) exemptions. Companies and industry bodies will have an opportunity to present specific concerns and seek clarification from…
MMDR Amendment Bill Aims to Bring Long-Term Stability to Major Minerals Sector
New Delhi, August 15, 2026: The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been passed by both Houses of Parliament, marking a significant policy step aimed at creating greater stability and predictability in India’s major minerals sector. Passed on August 13, the legislation amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The government has said the changes are intended to…