Category: Business News

More than 10 commercial banks in Vietnam have announced new lending-rate reductions and preferential credit programs since mid-August, following a government push for banks to make borrowing costs more affordable for households and businesses. The latest measures include interest-rate cuts of up to 2.5 percentage points a year at some banks, while several large lenders have introduced preferential credit packages...

Bangladesh is facing a significant foreign-policy challenge as it attempts to redefine its relationships with India, China, the United States, Europe, Pakistan and other regional powers. The issue has become more important after the political changes that followed Sheikh Hasina’s departure from power in 2024 and the subsequent shift in Dhaka’s diplomatic approach. An Aaj Tak analysis published on August...

Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has backed actress Isha Koppikar after the latter described herself as a proud “andhbhakt” of India while clarifying that her devotion is towards the country and its progress, rather than any political party. Koppikar’s remarks have triggered a discussion on social media about patriotism, political loyalty and what it means to support a nation...

Sunshine Pictures’ initial public offering (IPO) received a strong response from investors immediately after opening for subscription on August 18, 2026. The ₹282.14 crore issue was fully subscribed within around 90 minutes of the opening of the bidding window, highlighting significant early demand for the film and television production company. According to data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE), investors...

Bareilly could soon receive a major boost to its air connectivity, with Akasa Air proposing new flight operations from Bareilly Airport. According to reports, the airline has submitted a proposal to the airport administration for operating flights during the upcoming winter schedule. The proposal includes the possibility of deploying Boeing aircraft configured to carry around 197 passengers. The development is...

Shiprocket made a strong debut on the Indian stock exchanges on Wednesday, August 19, with its shares listing at a significant premium over the IPO issue price. The e-commerce logistics platform’s shares opened at ₹131 on the NSE, compared with the issue price of ₹97, delivering a 35% listing gain to investors. On the BSE, Shiprocket shares began trading at...

Lalithaa Jewellery Mart has launched its ₹1,700 crore initial public offering (IPO), with the issue open for subscription from August 17 to August 19, 2026. The price band has been fixed at ₹190 to ₹201 per equity share, while the minimum lot size is 74 shares. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of ₹1,200 crore and an offer for sale...

Horizon Industrial Parks has opened its ₹2,600 crore initial public offering (IPO), giving investors an opportunity to participate in one of India’s major industrial and logistics infrastructure businesses. The IPO opened on August 17 and is scheduled to close on August 19, 2026. The price band has been fixed at ₹57 to ₹60 per equity share. The entire issue is...