Day: August 5, 2026

TN budget:FM says govt has proposed three Chennai Metro Rail extensions; Centre’sapproval awaited

REITs are often mistaken for fixed-income products, but Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, explains why they belong to the equity asset class. She highlights that REITs have lower volatility than equities but remain equity investments due to their risk-return profile. Gupta also explains why investors should view REITs as a diversification…

Karthik Subbaraj unveils ‘Dorothy with Keerthy Suresh, film to premiere at TIFF before theatrical release: ‘A story that is very very close to my hear’

According to official estimates, the Rs 2,000 threshold would cover only around 5% of all UPI transactions, although these account for nearly 65% of the total value processed on the platform. As a result, routine purchases such as milk, vegetables, groceries, or payments for auto-rickshaws and taxis are unlikely to be affected. UPI processed 23.7…

MV Electrosystems is set to debut its IPO on August 6, following massive investor interest. The public issue was oversubscribed 200.66 times, with significant contributions from non-institutional investors. 

Professor Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University has released the 2026 results for multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Students can check their semester and annual examination scorecards online by entering their roll number. Candidates should verify all details on the marksheet, download a copy for future use, and report any discrepancies to the university promptly.

RITES Q1 FY27 slides: steady growth, record order book of ₹9,445cr

Scientists discover three new stomach bacteria after 21 years of research that may be linked to chronic stomach disease in pygmy sperm whales

Chinese equities climbed to a one-week high, led by semiconductor stocks, while Hong Kong shares edged higher. Improving global risk sentiment amid easing Middle East tensions also supported markets. Chip stocks gained after reports that Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are evaluating Chinese chipmaking equipment to reduce exposure to potential tighter US export controls.

Ilha da Queimada Grande, known as Snake Island, hosts a unique evolutionary marvel. This isolated Brazilian island is home to the critically endangered golden lancehead viper. Rising sea levels trapped snake ancestors, leading to remarkable adaptations over millennia. The island’s extreme snake population results from isolation and a specialized bird diet. Access is restricted to…