Traditional fermented food can help India's diverse population stay fit

IANS | August 14, 2025 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) A study of population-specific responses to fermented food shows that the health effect of the bioactive peptides they contain, differ across populations and can personalise nutrition for India's diverse population, the government said on Thursday.

Indian stock market settles flat ahead of key US-Russia summit

IANS | August 14, 2025 4:06 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) The Indian stock market settled flat on Thursday amid a mixed approach as investors remained cautious ahead of the crucial dialogue between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, scheduled for August 15.

Battery maker Amara Raja’s Q1 profit drops 34 pc to Rs 165 crore

IANS | August 14, 2025 3:11 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Amara Raja Energy and Mobility Limited on Thursday reported a 34 per cent drop in its consolidated net profit for the April–June quarter (Q1 FY26), as profit after tax (PAT) stood at Rs 165 crore, compared to Rs 249 crore in the same period previous fiscal (Q1 FY25).

HDFC Bank says no raise in average minimum balance for saving accounts

IANS | August 14, 2025 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) HDFC Bank on Wednesday clarified that the bank has not raised the Average Monthly Balance (AMB) for savings accounts, denying reports suggesting that new account holders in metro or urban branches would need to maintain an average AMB of Rs 25,000.