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Procter & Gamble Health recommended a final dividend of Rs 45 per share for the financial year 2025-26. Shareholders listed on August 27 will get the payout if approved at the September 3 AGM. The company showed strong growth, as total dividends for the year reached Rs 205 per share.
The Centre gave in-principle approval to lease 11 Airports Authority of India airports in five bundles. The Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee cleared this plan on August 4. This move aims to bring private participation into airport operations. Officials said the model pairs larger and smaller airports to improve long-term sustainability.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal started a four-day visit to Japan on August 24 with a 200-member business delegation. The group will visit Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka to push trade and investment. They hope to open new avenues in high-technology manufacturing and next-generation industries to strengthen ties between both nations.
India Post expanded Rural Postal Life Insurance eligibility on August 14, 2026. Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said, "An operative Savings Bank Account with POSB or any scheduled bank is now an additional eligibility criterion." This change helps people moving from rural to urban areas maintain their insurance coverage and pay premiums easily.
The FSSAI suspended the license of Marche Retail Pvt Ltd and banned ghee sales at SDP Industries on Sunday. The regulator acted after uncovering serious food safety violations. Marche Retail got a 30-day suspension for poor hygiene, while SDP Industries faced a ban due to adulteration concerns in its products.
RMZ appointed Ankit Samdariya to lead a massive $35 billion expansion plan over the next five years. The company wants to grow its commercial office and data centre businesses using debt and equity. They also said, “RMZ is like a fund-raising machine and has been one of the largest.”
Spanish fashion brand Mango is expanding rapidly in India, which it entered in 2001. The brand now operates 76 points of sale across the country. Daniel López García said, "India is one of the most promising markets in our portfolio." Myntra’s partnership helped the brand grow through many exclusive outlets.
Uttar Pradesh leads all states in tax collection, reaching ₹1.5 lakh crore between April and July of the current fiscal year. While Haryana saw the highest growth, Uttar Pradesh got the most tax revenue overall. Better compliance and many new registrations helped states earn more money despite recent tax rate cuts.
Sebi proposed tougher rules for online bond platform advertisements on August 21 to protect retail investors. Companies must now include clear warnings that fixed returns are not guaranteed. These ads must also show credit ratings and risk details. Sebi said such disclosures will help investors understand the product before investing.
Analysts recommend Jayaswal Neco Industries and Alkyl Amines for Friday trading. Jayaswal Neco has a target of Rs 110, while Alkyl Amines has a target of Rs 2,250. Both stocks showed strong breakouts and rising volumes. Experts said, "The price has reclaimed all short-term EMAs, confirming fresh bullish momentum."