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realme P4s 5G: Putting display at centre of India’s shift from specs to experiences

IANS | August 19, 2026 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) For years, smartphone buyers in India have largely focused on cameras, processors and design while making a purchase decision, but that's changing. According to the Smartphone Insights Report 2026 by Flipkart and Counterpoint Research, growing content consumption and app-heavy usage are making display quality an increasingly important factor in smartphone purchase decisions.

Mumbai's prime residential markets post 1.4 pc capital value growth in Jan-June

IANS | August 19, 2026 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Mumbai’s prime residential market showed resilience in the first half of 2026, with capital values rising 1.4 per cent and rents up 1.2 per cent, even as global prime markets moderated, a report said on Wednesday.

Gold’s 9 pc surge drives inflows into cash, debt securities: Report

IANS | August 19, 2026 12:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Gold prices jumped over 9 per cent this month which is about five times the returns of broader equity markets but investors largely moved gains into safer assets rather than reinvesting in precious metals, a report said on Wednesday.

India’s makhana market likely to reach nearly Rs 12,000 crore by 2029-30

IANS | August 19, 2026 12:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) India’s makhana (fox nut) sector is projected to grow sharply, with the market expected to reach Rs 11,000–12,000 crore by 2029‑30 as production, prices and exports expand, an official factsheet said on Wednesday.

AI use by SEBI-regulated entities remains their responsibility for using tools: Chairman Pandey

IANS | August 19, 2026 12:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) As the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in financial markets is growing, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)-regulated entities would remain responsible for the tools they use, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Wednesday.

Gujarat approves 12-hour shifts at Micron’s Sanand semiconductor facility, caps working week at 48 hours

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:59 AM

Gandhinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) Gujarat has approved 12-hour work shifts at Micron Semiconductor Technology India Private Limited’s semiconductor facility in Sanand, allowing the plant to operate longer shifts while retaining the statutory 48-hour weekly working limit.

Nearly 7 in 10 new EPFO subscribers are between 18–25 age group: Report

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:49 AM

Bengaluru, Aug 19 (IANS) Nearly 59 per cent of all new EPFO subscribers in FY25 belonged to the 18–25 age group, underscoring the growing role of young workers in expanding India's formal economy, a report showed on Wednesday.

Zepto raised 'free delivery' minimum order value by up to 100 pc to Rs 299

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:45 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Quick-commerce platform Zepto has raised the minimum order value required for free delivery by up to Rs 299 -- which seen during periods of high demand -- and by 33.55 per cent to Rs 199 in normal hours which bringing its threshold in line with rivals.

FM Sitharaman-led delegation to review India-Singapore economic ties at 4th ISMR

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:08 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has left for Singapore to participate in the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) which is scheduled to be held on August 19-20, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday.

Piyush Goyal visits Singapore with 70-member business delegation to deepen economic ties

IANS | August 19, 2026 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting Singapore from August 19-21 as part of India's ongoing high-level engagement with the Southeast Asian nation under the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) framework, an official statement said on Wednesday.

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realme P4s 5G: Putting display at centre of India’s shift from specs to experiences

Mumbai's prime residential markets post 1.4 pc capital value growth in Jan-June

Gold’s 9 pc surge drives inflows into cash, debt securities: Report

India’s makhana market likely to reach nearly Rs 12,000 crore by 2029-30

AI use by SEBI-regulated entities remains their responsibility for using tools: Chairman Pandey

Gujarat approves 12-hour shifts at Micron’s Sanand semiconductor facility, caps working week at 48 hours

Nearly 7 in 10 new EPFO subscribers are between 18–25 age group: Report

Zepto raised 'free delivery' minimum order value by up to 100 pc to Rs 299

FM Sitharaman-led delegation to review India-Singapore economic ties at 4th ISMR

Piyush Goyal visits Singapore with 70-member business delegation to deepen economic ties

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