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Before Chandrasekaran’s exit, he and Noel Tata separately briefed govt on rift, concerns

TazaPulseAugust 17, 2026

Rift between Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata and Chandrasekaran. MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: The Tata brass briefed senior govt functionaries on the turmoil inside the conglomerate ahead of N Chandrasekaran‘s announcement last Wednesday that he would step down as Tata Sons chairman in Feb, people familiar with the matter said.The engagement covered the rift between Chandrasekaran and...

FPIs turn buyers again, pump Rs 16,621 crore into Indian equities in August

TazaPulseAugust 16, 2026

FPIs turn buyers again, pump Rs 16,621 crore into Indian equities in August Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned buyers of Indian equities once again in August, pouring in Rs 16,621 crore during the first fortnight of the month. The buying comes amid improving relative valuations, resilient corporate earnings and growing expectations of lower interest rates...

Crude oil, Strait of Hormuz and Fed cues to drive stock market this week

TazaPulseAugust 16, 2026

Geopolitical developments, crude oil major driving factors for market movement this week After snapping a two-week winning run, Indian equities are likely to remain sensitive to geopolitical developments, with the Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran standoff and crude oil prices expected to influence trading activity this week.According to analysts, with the quarterly earnings season now behind...

Govt fixes refinery-wise output targets; Reliance gets biggest quota

TazaPulseAugust 16, 2026

Govt fixes refinery-wise output targets, Reliance gets biggest quota India, for the first time, has set production targets for individual public and private-sector refineries and upstream companies as it looks to build a stronger domestic supply system after the Middle East chaos disrupted imports.In an order issued earlier this week, the petroleum and natural gas...

indias engineering exports surge to 1377 billion in a decade

India’s engineering exports surge to $13.77 billion, Niti Aayog calls for regulation

TazaPulseAugust 16, 2026

India’s engineering services exports have grown nearly eight times in the last 10 years, rising from $1.77 billion in 2014-15 to $13.77 billion in 2024-25, according to a Niti Aayog report. The report, India’s Services Sector: Insights on Regulatory Regime in Professional Services, said engineering services exports grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...

Berkshire Hathaway reshuffles portfolio, raises Alphabet and homebuilder stakes

TazaPulseAugust 16, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway reshuffles portfolio, raises Alphabet and homebuilder stakes Berkshire Hathaway is realigning its investment portfolio, putting more money into Google parent Alphabet and US homebuilders while cutting some of its holdings in financial companies and other stocks.The Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate bought roughly 48.1 million additional Alphabet shares during the second quarter, taking its total...

tier 2 tier 3 cities account for 53 of indias forex demand

India’s forex demand shifts beyond metros as tier-2, tier-3 cities take 53% share

TazaPulseAugust 15, 2026

India’s foreign exchange demand is no longer isolated in the country’s biggest cities, with smaller urban centres accounting for more than half of the total demand, according to Thomas Cook India’s Forex Report 2026.Tier-2 and tier-3 cities together made up 53% of forex demand during the period covered by the report. Tier-2 cities alone accounted...

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Here’s how Tesla FSD, Rivian ‘hands-free’ driving systems compare

TazaPulseAugust 15, 2026

Rivian’s in-vehicle AI assistant launched in its vehicles on May 12, 2026. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT — What’s the best advanced driver-assistance system on the market? Ask Rivian Automotive‘s new artificial intelligence and it will say its creator. “Rivian’s is truly exceptional … an unmatched blend of safety and technology,” the chatbot told me...

What changes from August 15

TazaPulseAugust 15, 2026

Petrol export levy cut to nil, diesel and ATF duties retained The government has scrapped the export levy on petrol for the next fortnight while continuing to charge duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), according to a ministry of finance notification issued on Friday.The revised rates will take effect from August 15, with...

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FMCG companies see recovery in consumption growth

TazaPulseAugust 15, 2026

Most of the quarter was marked by average 8-10% raw material cost hike NEW DELHI: The consumer goods sector is seeing signs of a firmer consumption recovery, with volume growth becoming more visible across companies, even as cost pressures remain. This comes as the West Asia conflict has pushed up crude-linked inputs, packaging and freight...