India has called for stronger international cooperation to protect critical sea lanes, warning that disruptions to commercial shipping can have consequences far beyond conflict zones.
Asian equity markets traded with a cautious tone on Wednesday as investors balanced falling crude oil prices, easing US bond yields and geopolitical developments around the Strait of Hormuz.
Bank customers in several parts of India will not be able to access physical branch services today, August 26, 2026, as banks remain closed in observance of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, also known as Mawlid or Baravafat.
The Nifty entered the September futures and options series with a more constructive derivatives setup after the August expiry delivered a combination of stronger rollovers, positive price action and rising cost of carry.
Large-caps appear relatively attractive as valuations normalise; selective opportunities emerge across banking, IT and small- and mid-cap stocks
The trial run began on August 22. Nearly 8.5 km of the 9-km section is elevated, making the project a significant addition to Delhi's access-controlled road network.
Gold and silver prices strengthened in domestic futures trading on Wednesday, August 26, as bullion markets responded positively to the US Treasury’s announcement of higher buybacks of longer-duration government bonds.
The stock opened at ₹185 on the BSE, representing a 15.75 per cent premium over the IPO price of ₹160. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the shares also debuted at ₹185.
The stock rose as much as 3.5% to ₹551.80 on the BSE during intraday trading, recovering after closing 7.04% lower at ₹533.20 on Tuesday.