AI will deflate value of IT work by up to 25%, Hexaware CEO says
Business Lineby Bloomberg26 Aug 2026
AI could lower the price of routine IT projects by as much as 25 per cent, the head of India’s Hexaware Technologies Ltd.
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top 58%Crude oil price drop as Iran-Oman talks raise Hormuz hopes
Business Lineby BL Mangaluru Bureau26 Aug 2026
Crude oil futures traded lower on Wednesday morning following reports that Oman and Iran had discussed establishing a temporary joint maritime corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.
Avaada Electro files updated draft papers for ₹7,600-crore IPO
Business Lineby PTI26 Aug 2026
Avaada Electro Ltd, a solar manufacturing arm of the Brookfield-backed Avaada Group, has filed updated draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for its proposed ₹7,600-crore initial public offering...
Sensex, Nifty rise on crude slump, Iran ceasefire hopes; ICICI Bank leads early gains
Business Lineby Anupama Ghosh26 Aug 2026
Markets opened higher on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, tracking a sharp decline in crude oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
Brillio Recognized with Two Gold Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards® for AI Native Talent Development
Business Lineby Cuelive26 Aug 2026
A persona-based AI capability program spanning more than 5,500 employees in six countries earned Brillio Gold in two Brandon Hall categories — Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development...
Emami well-placed to tap rural recovery, premiumisation trends: Chairman
Business Lineby PTI26 Aug 2026
Home-grown FMCG major Emami on Tuesday said the company "is structurally positioned" to benefit from an expected recovery in rural demand and the prevailing premiumisation trend in urban markets...
Gradiant aims to double revenue to $1 billion in 3 years driven by AI data centres growth
Business Lineby PTI26 Aug 2026
Water technology solutions company Gradiant aims to nearly double its revenues to $1 billion in the next three years, betting on the high growth in artificial intelligence (AI)-led data centre...
Varun Beverages to enter alcobev segment, ropes in ex-Diageo executive Prathmesh Mishra
Business Lineby PTI26 Aug 2026
Varun Beverages, PepsiCo's leading bottler, will foray into the alcoholic beverages segment as per its diversification strategy, according to a regulatory filing by the company on Tuesday.
UP sugarcane dues: Over 94% of farmer payments cleared in current season
Business Lineby PTI26 Aug 2026
Over 94 per cent of sugarcane dues of farmers have been cleared in the current crushing season in Uttar Pradesh, with 99 sugar mills clearing full payments, according to an official statement.
Honda says it may not build new plant in North America without trade deal extension
Business Lineby Reuters26 Aug 2026
A senior Honda executive said the Japanese automaker might not build an eighth assembly plant in North America unless a key trade deal is extended.
Target Halloween costume backlash and major brand controversies explained
Business Lineby Reuters26 Aug 2026
Backlash over a Halloween costume sold by Target spilled into the retailer’s shares on Tuesday, drawing fresh attention to a string of similar controversies that have plagued global brands over...
H1-B fees hike will shift high-value jobs overseas: FIIDS
Business Lineby PTI26 Aug 2026
An Indian-American advocacy group has voiced concern over the proposed $103,265 additional fees for H1-B work visas, saying the move would push US jobs overseas.
SynbioTech to Present TWK10® Research and Microbiome CDMO Platform in the Emerging GLP-1 Companion-Nutrition Market at Vitafoods Asia 2026
Business Lineby Cuelive26 Aug 2026
Backed by gut-muscle axis research, 27 scientific publications and multi-market readiness, TWK10 ® beyond appetite control. KAOHSIUNG , Aug.
Is the consumer conglomerate dying? Unilever bets less is more
Business Lineby Reuters26 Aug 2026
Unilever is betting that shedding food assets and focusing on beauty, personal care and home products will close a valuation gap with more focused rivals.
H-1B visa fee hike: Nasscom says Indian IT firms have reduced visa reliance
Business Lineby PTI26 Aug 2026
IT industry body Nasscom on Tuesday said the proposed USD 103,265 increase in H-1B visa fees must be viewed in the context of the programme’s original purpose of addressing skill shortages in the...
Volkswagen $1.4 billion India tax dispute to be reheard by Bombay High Court
Business Lineby PTI26 Aug 2026
An Indian court will re-hear Volkswagen's challenge to a $1.4 billion tax demand for allegedly undervaluing some auto imports, according to a court order seen by Reuters, prolonging one of the...
Stock market today: Nifty set for strong opening as crude oil prices fall
Business Lineby KS Badri Narayanan26 Aug 2026
Indian stocks are expected to open on a strong note on Wednesday, amid positive global cues. Gift Nifty at 24,560 signals a gap-up opening of about 80 points for the Nifty.
15 stocks to watch today: Honasa, NBCC, TMPV, Cipla, Welspun and more
Business Lineby KS Badri Narayanan26 Aug 2026
Honasa Consumer, the parent of Mamaearth and The Derma Co, has called off its proposed acquisition of a 58 per cent stake in the nutraceuticals company Fluence Pharma, citing non-fulfilment of the...
Stock Market Today Live, August 26: Stock to buy today: SAIL
Business Lineby Team BL; KS Badri Narayanan26 Aug 2026
Sensex Today, Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates - Find here all the live updates related to Sensex, Nifty, BSE, NSE, share prices and Indian stock markets for 26 August 2026 - August 26, 2026...
Persisting retail F&O losses spur call for tighter eligibility filters
Business Lineby Akshata Gorde25 Aug 2026
Nearly two years after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched a series of measures to curb excessive retail speculation in the derivatives market, industry participants are...