Meta to launch Hatch AI agent platform in coming weeks- The Information

Milky Mist Dairy Food’s Rs 1,553-crore IPO is likely to see allotment finalised today after receiving 56.12-times subscription. Its GMP stands at Rs 26, implying a potential 19% listing gain. Shares are scheduled to list on the BSE and the NSE on August 18.

China’s economy grew 4.3% year-on-year in the second quarter, missing market expectations and marking its slowest pace since late 2022. The weaker-than-expected growth, driven by soft domestic demand despite resilient exports and industrial production, could keep Asian equities and metal stocks volatile as investors assess the outlook for China’s economy and potential policy stimulus.

India’s competition regulator is taking a stand by appealing to the Supreme Court over a tribunal’s recent decision that invalidated a ₹300-crore penalty against Grasim Industries. This penalty related to accusations of monopolistic behavior in the viscose staple fibre market. The tribunal mandated that Grasim be given an opportunity for defense, prompting the regulator to…