Foreign banks step up leverage to attract FCNR(B) deposits from NRIs

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is preparing for her first child with husband Raj Nidimoru. She recently shared glimpses of her August month, including gym selfies and birthday celebrations. Prabhu confirmed her pregnancy and announced a maternity leave after current film commitments. The couple, married in December 2025, anticipates their baby in December this year. She…

India’s government secured a significant $2 billion from stake sales in state-run companies last quarter, a rare positive for the subdued capital market. This substantial divestment, primarily from Coal India and NHPC, provided a crucial boost to non-tax revenue amidst global market volatility and geopolitical concerns. The move highlights the government’s strategy to bolster finances…

Nearly 100 stocks, including Maruti Suzuki, ICICI Bank, Coforge and Vedanta Aluminium, will trade ex-date between August 3 and August 7 for dividends and stock splits. Key corporate actions include Maruti Suzuki’s Rs 140-per-share dividend, Bosch’s Rs 270 payout and stock splits by Tembo Global Industries and JOJO Ltd.