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RBI Declares Bank Holiday on 26 Aug 2026; Branches Shut in 15 States

The Reserve Bank of India has listed 26 August 2026 as a bank holiday, resulting in the closure of bank branches across Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

27 Aug 2026

Robb Report India Celebrates First Anniversary with Luxury Gala at Fairmont Udaipur Palace

Robb Report India marked its one‑year milestone with an invite‑only event titled “Chapter One: The Circle of Influence” at Fairmont Udaipur Palace on August 23‑24, 2026, bringing together top tastemakers and entrepreneurs.

27 Aug 2026

Sensex Moves Higher as Equitymaster Reports Today's Indian Stock Market Trends

Equitymaster’s latest update highlights a rise in the Sensex and overall positive momentum in India’s equity markets today.

27 Aug 2026

ACME Solar gets Rs 1,571 crore financing from IIFCL for 300 MW Rajasthan project

ACME Solar has secured a Rs 1,571 crore loan from IIFCL to fund its 300 MW solar power project in Rajasthan, accelerating the state's renewable capacity expansion.

27 Aug 2026

India poised to enter world’s top‑three economies, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India is on track to become one of the world’s three largest economies, citing sustained growth and reforms.

27 Aug 2026

Morocco-India Trade Reaches $4.4 Billion, King Mohammed VI Highlights Growth

Morocco's trade with India has just reached $4.4 billion, a milestone celebrated by King Mohammed VI as the country’s economy continues to expand.

27 Aug 2026

ADB Chief Economist Park Says India Navigated Multiple Economic Shocks Successfully

Asian Development Bank chief economist Park praised India’s ability to sustain growth despite a series of external and domestic shocks.

27 Aug 2026

India Emerges as Fastest‑Growing Major Economy, Says Finance Minister

India's Finance Minister announced that the country is now the fastest‑growing major economy globally, as reported by the Nagaland Post.

27 Aug 2026

Meta to Pay Up to $18 Billion in Settlement Over Social Media Case

Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle a lawsuit alleging the company’s social media practices harmed users and competitors.

27 Aug 2026

Petrol, diesel rates fall on Aug 27 as Brent crude prices dip in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru

On August 27, the Ministry of Petroleum updated petrol and diesel rates for Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, reflecting a decline in Brent crude prices.

27 Aug 2026

SJM, REPL and NEO Shares Hit 52‑Week Highs in Today’s Trading

Shares of SJM, REPL and NEO surged to their highest levels in a year during today’s market session, Asianet Newsable reports.

27 Aug 2026

UBL Shares Jump Over 2% After Heineken Silver Launch in Three New States

United Breweries Ltd’s stock climbed more than 2% on Aug 26, reaching an intraday high of Rs 1,386.80 on the NSE after the company announced that its Heineken Silver variant is now available in three additional states.

27 Aug 2026