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- Yum Brands earnings miss estimates as Pizza Hut, KFC struggle in the U.S.
Yum Brands on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that missed analysts' expectations as Pizza Hut and KFC reported U.S. same-store sales declines. - Pfizer hikes 2025 profit outlook on cost cuts, strong quarterly results
The results come as Pfizer and other drugmakers grapple with Trump's calls to lower U.S. drug prices and brace for his planned tariffs on pharmaceuticals. - BSE SME exchange crosses 600 listings milestone, cos raise Rs 10,652 crore
Since its launch, the BSE SME platform has enabled companies to raise Rs 10,652 crore, with their combined market capitalisation reaching Rs 1.84 lakh crore. The average SME IPO size has jumped to Rs 32 crore since January 2023, nearly three times the earlier Rs 11 crore average recorded between March 2012 and December 2022. - Ather Energy shares tumble 5% even as Q1 net loss narrows 2%YoY. Should you buy?
Ather Energy recorded a 97% year-on-year (YoY) increase in volumes in Q1, selling 46,078 units, driven by strong demand for its flagship Ather Rizta and an aggressive retail expansion push. The company’s total income rose 83% YoY to Rs 672.9 crore in the June 2025 quarter. - MCX shares slip over 3% on profit booking after a sharp 5% rally on strong Q1 results
MCX shares slipped sharply as investors booked profits following a strong rally driven by robust Q1 earnings and a stock split announcement. The exchange posted record quarterly revenue and an 83% YoY jump in net profit, supported by higher trading volumes and product expansion. - Sawaliya Food Products IPO to open on August 7, price band set at Rs 114 - Rs 120
Sawaliya Food Products IPO: The IPO comprises up to 29,02,800 equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each. This includes a fresh issue of up to 26,02,800 shares and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 3,00,000 shares. - Tata Motors, Yes Bank, Vodafone Idea now India’s most widely held stocks
Tata Motors, Yes Bank, and Vodafone Idea are now India's most widely held stocks. They replaced Reliance Power, Reliance Industries, and SBI. Tata Motors leads with over 67.5 lakh shareholders. Yes Bank follows with 63.5 lakh. Vodafone Idea's count jumped significantly. Retail investors are drawn to these companies for various reasons. - Retail investors flock to mid and smallcap mutual funds despite valuation concerns
Indian retail investors are actively investing in mid and smallcap mutual funds. They are attracted by the high returns these funds have provided. Over the past year, significant investments have flowed into these funds. Experts advise caution due to high valuations. They suggest a long-term investment approach. Financial advisors recommend limiting exposure to these funds within the overall portfolio. - How Do You Measure a Life? In Caffeinated 5-Hour Bursts
Is it good for you? No. But it’s a reminder that you can’t run forever on borrowed fuel. - After 50 Years of Writing, Jamaica Kincaid Insists She’s Still an Amateur
A new, career-spanning essay collection shows how she has never lost touch with the mischievous creativity of her 7-year-old self. - US attorney general orders grand jury hearings on Trump-Russia probe
The Trump administration alleges political foes were behind attempts to falsely tie him to Russia in the run-up to his 2016 presidential win. - Texas Republicans vote to arrest Democrats blocking plan to re-draw electoral boundaries
The Democrats facing arrest have fled to block a vote that could sway the balance of power in Washington. - Putin and Trump's relationship has soured - but behind the posturing, a Ukraine deal is still possib
Steve Witkoff is visiting Moscow this week - is it a sign that an agreement between Russia and the US to end the fighting in Ukraine could yet be reached? - 'I'm upset, angry and disgusted,' Epstein accuser tells BBC
Haley Robson says recent speculation Ghislaine Maxwell could be pardoned has left her "extremely angry". - Protests in China over viral school bullying case
One protester in Sichuan province said “things got bloody” after police used batons and electric prods. - Dozens feared trapped as cloudburst triggers flash floods in India
Rescue teams are reaching Dharali village in Uttarkashi district, which is believed to have borne the brunt of the floods. - Hundreds of Israeli ex-officials appeal to Trump to help end Gaza war
It comes amid reports that PM Netanyahu is pushing to expand Israel's military operations in Gaza. - US condemns house arrest of Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro
US State Department responded to Brazil's supreme court order saying Bolsonaro allegedly breached a ban on using social media. - Family of Irish missionary kidnapped in Haiti 'devastated'
Gena Heraty, from County Mayo, was taken with eight other people from an orphanage which she runs. - China reports 7,000 cases of chikungunya virus
The uptick in cases have prompted measures that are being compared to those taken during the pandemic. - Watch: Fireworks ignite as blaze hits Japanese festival launch boats
Launch barges at a fireworks festival in Japan's city Yokohama caught fire after pyrotechnics landed on them. - Convicted rapist fighting to remain in parliament in Australia
The New South Wales parliament wants to expel Gareth Ward after he was last month found guilty of rape. - India calls Trump's tariff threat over Russian oil 'unjustified'
The US president threatened to "substantially" raise tariffs against India over its purchase of oil from Russia. - Aboriginal group launches legal bid to stop Brisbane Olympic stadium
The group says Victoria Park is culturally and historically significant to Indigenous people. - South African farm worker says he was forced to feed women to pigs
At the start of a murder trial, a farm supervisor says his boss ordered him to dispose of two women's bodies. - Watch: Fireworks ignite as blaze hits Japanese festival launch boats
Launch barges at a fireworks festival in Japan's city Yokohama caught fire after pyrotechnics landed on them. - Judicial independence and accountability
The Justice Varma case has raised several critical issues on procedure and judicial autonomy - Kansai Nerolac Paints Q1 profit down 4% to ₹215.6 cr
The company had posted a net profit of ₹224.87 crore in the April-June period a year ago - Modi’s top aides to visit Russia despite Trump’s tariff threats
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar are expected to visit Russia this month in previously scheduled visits - DP World launches 2 domestic rail services linking Gujarat and West Bengal
The new services are part of DP World’s ongoing investment of $207 million (₹1,800 crore) in developing rail freight solutions in India - CAMS unveils CAMSAi, an AI strategy based on proprietary datasets
With pre-trained models on CAMS’ proprietary datasets and deep financial domain focus, CAMSAi helps institutions improve service quality, operational agility, and compliance - Wheels India Q1 FY26 net profit up 4% at ₹26 crore
Revenues up 9 per cent at ₹1,187 crore - BoB launches digital foreign exchange platform for its corporate and MSME customers
The public sector bank said the platform will enable customers to seamlessly execute forex and derivative transactions with real-time live rates, instant confirmations, etc - Agent vs human: The price parity decoded
While the speed of AI agents has been evident, there is now a clearer understanding of their economic value proposition, alongside methods for assessing their performance - Truecaller partners with Khyaal to combat senior citizen fraud in India
Under the partnership, Khyaal’s 3 million users will receive a 50 per cent discount on Truecaller Premium subscriptions, providing access to advanced caller identification and spam protection features - Rupee falls 16 paise to close at 87.82 against US dollar
At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 87.95 against the greenback, during the day it touched an intra-day high of 87.75 against the American currency - Force Motors launches AI-powered ‘Force iPulse’ platform for intelligent vehicle management
Force iPulse integrates artificial intelligence and hybrid analytics into the heart of vehicle operations - Quick Heal warns of surge in ‘digital arrest’ scams
These scams typically begin with a phone call, email, or video message that appears to come from a legitimate authority figure - Kerala opposes Offshore Areas Atomic Minerals Rules 2025
Offshore atomic minerals mining will severely disrupt fragile marine habitats, destroy fish stocks, and collapse food chains: Industries Minister P Rajeeve - How financial literacy and transparent social security can empower India’s youth
EPFO will have to play a big role in fostering the culture of savings to ensure future financial security - Over 84,000 Indian gaming accounts leaked in 2024: Kaspersky
The maximum number of leaks of gaming account user details was witnessed in Thailand, the minimum such instances were in Singapore in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) Region - BSE SME platform hits 600 listings, raises ₹10,652 crores
The platform’s market capitalisation has reached ₹1,84,574 crores, demonstrating substantial growth in India’s small and medium enterprise sector - Kremlin slams Trump tariff pressure on India over Russian oil as illegal
“We hear many statements that are in fact threats, attempts to force countries to cut trade relations with Russia. We do not consider such statements to be legal,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters - Russia's oil flow steadies ahead of Trump's Tariffs onslaught
The US leader first proposed secondary tariffs on buyers of Russian oil in mid-July, subsequently shortening the deadline for their implementation and on Monday focusing specifically on purchases by India - KFIL reports Q1 FY 2026 financials, standalone revenue at ₹1,685 crore up by 8% year on year
The company’s standalone revenue for the quarter stood at ₹1,685.1 crore, marking an 8 per cent increase over the ₹1,553.7 crore recorded in the same period last year - BLS International posts 44% revenue jump in Q1 to ₹711 crore, marks 20 years of operations
Net profit grew 50% y-o-y to ₹181 crore; EBITDA surged 53% to ₹204 crore - BLS E-Services posts 205% revenue jump, signs strategic CSP acquisition deal
BLS E-Services Limited reported consolidated total income of ₹251.2 crores for Q1FY26, marking a substantial 205.3%-on-year increase from ₹82.3 crores in the same quarter last year - India, Philippines launch strategic partnership; will negotiate preferential trade pact
Philippines President Marcos Jr met PM Modi, discussed levelling up defence, security cooperation - Exide Industries Q1 net jumps 24% at ₹274.58 crore
EBITDA margin improves to 12.2 per cent during the quarter compared to 11.5 per cent in Q1FY25 - India is on track to gain bigger share in global output: Morgan Stanley
In addition, the country is expected to undergo a major energy transition and experience stronger growth in credit and manufacturing sectors
