Business
Petrol and diesel rates revised on Aug 20 in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru
On 20 August, the government announced new retail prices for petrol and diesel in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, as reported by Livemint.
20 Aug 2026
India-UK Trade Pact Grants Haryana Duty‑Free Access to UK Markets
The newly signed India‑UK trade agreement provides duty‑free market access for key industries in Haryana, opening new export opportunities to the United Kingdom.
20 Aug 2026
US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion for First Time
The U.S. Treasury announced that the total public debt reached $40.05 trillion at the close of business Tuesday, marking the first time the debt has crossed the $40 trillion threshold.
20 Aug 2026
India limits sugar stockpiles to 15 days as prices soar to record highs
The government has reduced the permissible sugar inventory to 15 days nationwide after retail prices surged to unprecedented levels.
20 Aug 2026
India’s Finance and Commerce Ministers Set Five Key Agendas for Singapore Economic Summit
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal arrived in Singapore to present India’s priorities at a major economic meeting, outlining five key issues the country intends to push forward.
20 Aug 2026
IOVA Shares Surge 14% to New 52‑Week High
IOVA stock rallied 14%, hitting a new 52‑week high in today's trading session.
20 Aug 2026
SPCX Shares Slip Ahead of Share Unlock as Starlink Nears Milestone
SPCX’s share price dropped ahead of a scheduled share unlock, while the company’s Starlink project moves closer to a significant operational milestone.
20 Aug 2026
Hyderabad housing market steadies in July, says Knight Frank India
Knight Frank India's latest report indicates that Hyderabad's residential property market entered a stable phase in July, ending a period of volatility.
20 Aug 2026
Odisha Chief Secretary Reviews IT-Enabled BRAP, DBRAP Reforms to Boost Business Ease
The Odisha Chief Secretary examined the IT‑driven Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) and Digital Business Reform Action Plan (DBRAP) aimed at simplifying procedures for enterprises in the state.
20 Aug 2026
Piyush Goyal Heads 70-Member Indian Business Delegation to Singapore for Trade & Tech Talks
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal led a 70‑strong Indian business delegation to Singapore for high‑level discussions on trade, technology and economic cooperation.
20 Aug 2026
Trump cautions Iran's trade partners, warns of impact on Indian exports
President Donald Trump warned countries trading with Iran that the United States could take economic measures, raising concerns that India's export volumes may suffer.
20 Aug 2026
Silver rates in Kerala on 19 Aug 2026: price per gram and kilogram released
The Times of India published the latest silver prices for Kerala on 19 August 2026, providing rates per gram and per kilogram.
20 Aug 2026