In the 1800s, Americans planted tamarisk for windbreaks and erosion control; by 2005, the tree had spread across western river systems and become a major management concernTamarisk was originally brought in for various practical applications, but it has since proliferated across western waterways. This invasiv...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
In 1935, the U.S. Forest Service adopted a 10 a.m. wildfire policy that helped extend fire suppression across western forests for decadesA 1935 U.S. Forest Service policy aimed to extinguish all fires by 10 a.m. daily. This aggressive suppression strategy prevented natural, l...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Fusion Finance aims to cut microfin share, offer larger retail loansFusion Finance plans to reduce microfinance loans to seventy percent by fiscal 2029. The company will introduce larger individual loans whi...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Vikas Khemani elected APMI Chairman, Sandeep Jethwani Vice-ChairmanAPMI appointed Vikas Khemani as Chairman and Sandeep Jethwani as Vice-Chairman following its August 10 board meeting. The new leadership wi...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 23%Market breadth (always a better indicator of the underlying sentiment) has remained positive for a few trading sessions in a row. This is w...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Eternal vs Swiggy: The quick commerce war is on. Which stock should you own after Q1?The rivalry in the quick commerce sector heats up as Q1 results show stark contrasts between Eternal and Swiggy. While Swiggy leans towards...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Brookfield India REIT, NCW fund to buy BKC office space for Rs 1,700 croreBrookfield India REIT and NCW's Prime Offices Fund will jointly acquire a Mumbai office space. This significant transaction involves an ent...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
ICICI Prudential AMC to buy ISecs' PMS businessICICI Prudential AMC's board approved acquiring ICICI Securities' PMS business. This acquisition will broaden the company's existing portfo...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.11 AM IST
Delhi State Cooperative Bank to venture into financing farmers, artisansInaugurating the programme, Nabin Kumar Roy, Chief General Manager, NABARD, highlighted the critical role of cooperative banks in financial...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company crosses Rs 2 lakh crore AUM, adds 56.08 lakh SIPs during FY2026Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company crossed Rs 2 lakh crore in total AUM across mutual funds, AIF and PMS as of August 7, 2026. The mile...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Singapore Airlines names insider Aswin K as India general managerAswin K, a 12-year company veteran, now leads Singapore Airlines' India operations. He succeeds Sy Yen Chen, who managed the market for ove...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Mahindra Group appoints Shveta Arya as Group Chief Strategy OfficerMahindra Group announced Shveta Arya's appointment as Group Chief Strategy Officer. She will lead the Group Strategy Office, identifying gr...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
PNB to roll out its wealth management product by Dec aimed at boosting non-interest incomePunjab National Bank plans to launch wealth management services by December. The bank is also aggressively scaling its credit card business...
09 Aug, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Premiumisation lifts liquor companies' June quarter topline amid cost headwindsPremiumisation is the key growth driver for India's alcoholic beverages industry. Major spirit makers expanded revenue and protected margin...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Explained: Want to choose the right mutual fund? Check these 10 key ratiosChoosing a mutual fund requires more than examining past returns. Investors should assess risk-adjusted performance using metrics such as A...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Quote of the day by Philip Carret: "I’m an optimist, both as a person and an investor. It’s a big mistake to be pessimistic as long as we have a viable civilization which is reasonably well managed"Legendary investor Philip Carret said optimism is essential for successful investing, helping investors remain disciplined through market v...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Psychology explains why some people are always late for work - and why it's not always about poor time managementPsychology reveals chronic lateness stems from time perception and personality traits. Our brains often underestimate task durations, leadi...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.22 AM IST