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govt imposes 15 day stock limit on bulk sugar consumers from sept 1

Government allows duty-free imports of 1 million tons of raw sugar, signals price relief

TazaPulseAugust 20, 2026

Alongside the import decision, the government has introduced tighter restrictions on sugar inventories held by large consumers. India has allowed duty-free imports of 1 million metric tons of raw sugar until October 31, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, as the government moves to boost domestic supplies and contain record prices ahead of the country’s...

NSE shares may trade on its platform under ‘permitted-to-trade’ route: Report

TazaPulseAugust 20, 2026

NSE shares may trade on its platform under ‘permitted-to-trade’ route NSE could soon have its own shares trading on its platform, even as they are already listed on another stock exchange first. The exchange may not need a separate Sebi approval to do this, as the move could come under its existing ‘permitted-to-trade’ system, an...

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: WMT, COIN, MRNA, BABA

TazaPulseAugust 20, 2026

Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: Walmart — The retail giant dropped 6%. Walmart posted a revenue beat for its second quarter . However, the company’s U.S. comparable sales grew by 2.6%, short of the 3.5% increase expected from analysts polled by FactSet. Earnings per share guidance for the fiscal...

Oil price today: Brent crude remains above $90 per barrel as Hormuz operations remain disrupted

TazaPulseAugust 20, 2026

Brent crude continues to rise amid Hormuz disruption Oil prices remained close to recent highs, above the $90 per barrel mark in early trade on Thursday as investors assessed uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran war and the shipping status through the Strait of Hormuz.Around 7:30 am IST, WTI crude was trading at $84.66 a barrel, up...

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Sebi bans two entities for illegal sensex CAS trades

TazaPulseAugust 20, 2026

MUMBAI: Within hours of Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey warning market players about strict regulatory actions against any manipulation with the recently introduced Closing Auction Session (CAS), the regulator late Wednesday banned Copthall Mauritius Investments, a foreign fund from the market till further orders and impounded nearly Rs 3 crore.Sebi alleged that Copthall Mauritius had,...

Cheap import, uneven demand slowing capex

TazaPulseAugust 20, 2026

NEW DELHI: Uneven demand, commodity price volatility, trade related uncertainty due to heightened geopolitical tensions and cheap imports are impacting capex decisions of the corporate sector as the investment confidence is still “catching up”, said a paper prepared for the two-day banking conclave this week, which was attended by FM Nirmala Sitharaman.“Large capital projects require...

Gold, silver price prediction: Where are gold, silver headed? Check outlook on August 20, 2026

TazaPulseAugust 20, 2026

Gold is targeting 162,000 as the next meaningful resistance, with the current setup continuing to favour the bullish bias. Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are exhibiting a near-term bullish bias with consolidation in focus. Silver is presenting a buying opportunity, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group....

Granite, grass and a helipad: Trump shows off his White House construction projects

TazaPulseAugust 20, 2026

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump turned a routine walk around the White House grounds into a detailed showcase of his latest construction projects on Wednesday (local time), taking reporters through the newly rebuilt driveway, the revamped helipad and other work underway around the complex.Trump used the impromptu tour to point out everything...

Stock Market Today Live Updates: GIFT Nifty signals positive start for BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50; global cues, crude prices in focus

TazaPulseAugust 20, 2026

Indian stock markets head into Thursday’s session with a mix of positive global cues and continuing domestic concerns. The immediate focus is on the potential opening after GIFT Nifty futures pointed to gains, following a sharp rebound across Asian markets. The improvement in global sentiment came after the US Treasury announced plans to double buyback...

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China is defying the global bond yield surge, boosting haven appeal

TazaPulseAugust 20, 2026

China’s yuan has strengthened against the U.S. dollar this year. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese government bonds can play an important role in portfolio diversification as they are likely to continue behaving differently from other countries’ debt, strategists say. China’s yields have edged down in recent months even as benchmarks in...