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Businesses face fines for failing to link with FBR systemPublished on: August 21, 2026 11:45 AM

ISLAMABAD, Aug. 21 -- Businesses could face heavy fines for failing to connect with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) system. The penalties were introduced under the Finance Act 2026. The law require... Read More


Pound dips slightly on downbeat UK retail sales data; GBP/INR futures hold above 130 mark

Mumbai, Aug. 21 -- The British pound edged slightly lower after data showed downbeat UK retail sales. Retail sales fell 0.5% month-over-month in July after rising by 0.7% in June, the latest data publ... Read More


Somanath Sreedhara Panicker appointed as RBI Central Board director for four years

India, Aug. 21 -- The Central Government has appointed Somanath Sreedhara Panicker as a part-time, Non-official Director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India for a period of four years, e... Read More


Anand Mahindra re-appointed as RBI Central Board director for four years

India, Aug. 21 -- The Central Government has re-appointed Anand Gopal Mahindra as a part-time, Non-official Director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India for a period of four years, effec... Read More


Mortgage rates drop despite bond market turmoil: Why rates may rise again in coming weeks

India, Aug. 21 -- Mortgage rates fell slightly last week despite a big jump in bond market volatility. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.65% this week through Wednesday, down from 6.67% a ... Read More


Shankesh Jewellers IPO allotment to be finalised today. Latest GMP, step-by-step guide to check status

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Shankesh Jewellers IPO allotment date: The Shankesh Jewellers IPO share allotment will be finalised on Friday, 21 August. Investors who applied for the Shankesh Jewellers IPO can... Read More


US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: 'So-Called 'Economic D-Day' - Tehran Says Trump's 'Economic Warfare' Will Fail, Warns US Pressure Will Bring 'Further Defeat'

India, Aug. 21 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The latest US-Iran confrontation is shifting into an economic battle, but Tehran says Washington's tougher strategy will not force Iran to surren... Read More


china sentences property giant evergrande's founder to life

Beijing, Aug. 21 -- China sentenced the founder of embattled property giant Evergrande, Hui Ka Yan, to life in prison and fined the group more than $2 billion on Thursday for offences including fraud,... Read More


Bengaluru Metro to Set Up Security Operations Centre With BEL

Mumbai, Aug. 21 -- Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) has awarded a Rs 40 million (Rs 40 mn) contract to state-owned Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) to establish a dedicated security operations... Read More


Delhi Metro Services To Start From All Terminals At Four AM

Mumbai, Aug. 21 -- Delhi Metro services will begin from all terminal stations at four AM on Independence Day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said. The move is intended to facilitate movement ... Read More