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NSE Clearing will introduce shorter-tenure contracts under the Securities Lending and Borrowing Scheme from August 17. These new R3 series contracts allow market participants to execute transactions with a three-day settlement cycle. The move aims to give traders and investors greater flexibility when managing their short-term borrowing and lending requirements daily.
The Integral Coach Factory in Chennai developed Freight Electric Multiple Unit trainsets to diversify its technology beyond passenger travel. General Manager Manish Agarwal said, "The Freight EMU has generated keen interest among stakeholders." The factory also achieved a record outturn of 3,405 coaches in 2025-26, marking a 13 per cent increase.
A small village food shop earns Rs 1.95 lakh monthly by selling Rs 100 thalis to 65 customers daily. The owner and his wife run the business, using farm-grown vegetables to keep costs low. While many praise this model, some say the claimed 60% profit margin needs more careful study.
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting scrapped a two-decade-old rule on Friday that limited television advertisements to 12 minutes per hour. The government said this move will enable fair competition and ensure ease of doing business. Many channels now hope this change helps them grow alongside the evolving digital media.
Mahindra Racing will stay in Formula E through the Gen4 era until at least 2030. CEO Frederic Bertrand said, "It's the place where we have to showcase what we can do." The team uses racing to develop electric vehicle technology, aiming to transfer software and engineering expertise to road cars.
Credit card debt often stops people from reaching financial freedom due to high interest costs. On 15 August, experts suggested ways to manage these balances. Raj P Narayanam said, "Financial freedom isn't just about earning more, it's about owing less." Paying your full outstanding amount every month helps avoid traps.
Max Estates reported a 30 per cent drop in consolidated net profit to ₹8.35 crore for the quarter ended June. Total income stayed flat at ₹80.07 crore compared to ₹80.12 crore last year. The firm, which started in 2016, has many residential and commercial projects across the Delhi-NCR region today.
The deadline for domestic LPG consumers to complete biometric Aadhaar authentication expires this Sunday. Many agencies will remain open on August 15 and 16 to help customers. An Indian Oil official said, "A suitable decision will be taken at the suitable time." Consumers who miss the deadline may face payment issues.
Nvidia revised plans to support an OpenAI data center project in Ohio, now guaranteeing less than $120 billion instead of $250 billion. The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that the change followed investor concerns about risk. A deal for the first project phase could be signed this weekend.
Retiring officers face a major financial shift when their regular salary stops. The author says, "That morning is the most financially dangerous day of a soldier's life." To manage this, veterans should commute their pension, keep DSOP funds, buy a home first, and start a serious second career soon.
Inflation impacts the purchasing power of money in FY27, making it vital for investors to track real returns. Bajaj Finance Fixed Deposit offers assured returns and flexible tenures to help people plan better. Using their interest rate calculator helps many compare different scenarios to keep their savings ahead of rising costs.
Paying rent with a credit card can lower your CIBIL score. AU Small Finance Bank said, "This fee can range from 1% to 3% of the rent amount." Using a large part of your limit for rent pushes up credit utilisation, which often hurts your score and creates debt traps.