Day: August 18, 2026

Sunny Deol’s film ‘Batwara 1947’ experienced a sharp box office decline on its first Monday. The Partition drama earned only two crore rupees on August seventeenth. This significant drop occurred after an underwhelming opening weekend collection. The film’s four-day net collection in India now stands at twenty-eight point five crore. Meanwhile, ‘Awarapan 2’ continues its…

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Aegis Logistics is in advanced discussions to acquire Tristar for $1.5 billion. This consolidation could be one of the industry’s largest efforts. Aegis is seeking acquisition financing from lenders for the deal. Tristar operates across many countries, complementing Aegis’s expansion plans. The companies are currently holding bilateral negotiations under an exclusivity period.

Suntory Global Spirits targets India as its third-largest market by revenue by 2030. The company plans to sell locally made whiskies and imported brands. Oaksmith whisky will target mass and mid-premium segments in India. Japanese and American whiskies will capture premium consumers in the market. Suntory will focus on scaling its whiskey business to achieve…

ICICI Bank raised $750 million through five-year dollar bonds at 105 basis points over US Treasuries, marking its second dollar issuance in a month. Strong institutional demand helped tighten pricing, while Kotak Mahindra Bank and Yes Bank prepare international bond issues.

Investors are channeling significant funds into small and mid-cap stocks this fiscal year. Small-cap funds have seen inflows nearly matching last year’s total in just four months. Mid-cap funds also show strong investor interest, attracting substantial capital inflows. Large-cap funds, conversely, have experienced considerably lower investment amounts. This trend reflects improved earnings momentum and increased…

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