Written by Nidhi Parihar
Fact Checked & Verified.
Informational purpose only.
Disclaimer: While thoroughly scrutinized, content is provided "as is" without warranties. Users should independently cross-check facts across authentic books or websites before drawing conclusions.
England batter Jos Buttler has surpassed West Indian Kieron Pollard to become the highest run-getter in T20 cricket. The Manchester Super Giants batter did so during a game of The Hundred against Welsh Fire.
Ardee Industries IPO opened on August 5, priced between ₹50 and ₹53. It raised ₹128 crore from anchor investors. The IPO includes a fresh issue of ₹320 crore and an OFS of 1.99 crore shares, with a subscription status of 3.08x on day 1.
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, which governs how individuals, associations and organisations receive and use foreign donations.
Data showed that as many as 10 companies on the NSE surged more than 200% in the ongoing calendar year till 4 August 2026, rewarding investors with solid returns despite the broader market gaining in single digits.
Gold and silver prices today, 6 August: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.
Gold rate today: Gold price today opened upside at ₹1,49,029 and touched an intraday high of ₹1,49,250 per 10 gm within a few minutes of the Opening Bell
The RBI Governor said it is too early to decide whether UPI transactions will attract Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), even as the proposed Payment and Settlement Systems (Amendment) Bill has revived the debate. 
The Indian rupee opened flat at 95.13 against the US dollar, supported by US dollar weakness and stable Brent crude prices. Despite a brief dip to 95.25, the currency has recovered nearly 1.7% from recent lows amid fluctuating oil prices and demand from importers.
Anawil Wire & Engineering allotment date is likely to be finalised today, 6 August. Investors can check Anawil Wire IPO allotment status online through the websites of NSE and the IPO registrar - Bigshare Services.
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), Trent, Hero Motocorp, Lupin, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Britannia Industries, Fortis Healthcare are among the companies to report their Q1 results FY27 today.
Meta's AI models hacked into a third-party company during cybersecurity testing due to a misconfiguration by the security firm Irregular. 
The CDC reports Candida auris has been found in 27 states this year, with 3,437 cases identified as of 25 July. The fungus poses a serious risk to immunocompromised individuals. Here’s  more about the superbug.
Global markets news: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.49% to a record close as hopes of a breakthrough over the Strait of Hormuz supported economically sensitive stocks
The Income Tax Department is using data analytics, verification checks and SAKSHAM NUDGE campaigns to identify fake deduction claims. Over 1.25 crore updated ITRs have been filed, generating ₹9,493 crore additional tax payments during FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26.
Cesar Gastelum, a Mexican social media influencer, was killed during a livestream believed to be linked to his posts about a criminal group. This incident underscores the dangers faced by influencers in areas plagued by drug cartel violence.
Indian stock markets are expected to open subdued on Aug 6 amid mixed global signals. The Nifty and Sensex saw slight gains earlier, while oil prices fell amid Iran-Oman negotiations. Analysts suggest cautious trading for equities, with significant resistance levels noted for Bank Nifty.
Stock market today: Gift Nifty was trading near the 24,666 mark, up over 18.3 points from the previous close of Nifty futures.
The June CPI-IW data has completed the calculation for the July 2026 Dearness Allowance revision under the 7th Pay Commission. Here's why the official inflation numbers point to a likely 3% hike and what it could mean for employees and pensioners.
Researchers said the new findings could “fundamentally change how we understand the physical mechanisms driving solar activity and its impacts on life on Earth.”
Lionel Messi scored two goals and assisted another as he made his first start for Inter Miami since the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on 19 July, wherein Argentina lost to Spain.
Buy or sell stocks: Vaishali Parekh recommends three intraday stocks to buy today — NTPC, GNFC, and Vimta Labs
This year Danube River have reportedly witnessed unusually low water levels, making it difficult for larger vessels to navigate. Summer drought and heatwave across Eastern Europe are believed to have contributed to the receding water.
The NTSB and FAA are investigating why airport traffic continued when Marine One departed with President Trump, nearly colliding with a passenger plane. The agencies confirmed the air traffic controller maintained communication with both aircraft during the incident on August 4.
Such notices are issued due to discrepancies in names or other details are part of the routine verification process and should not be viewed with concern, a statement from CEO's office said.
Milky Mist Dairy Food Limited sets its IPO price band at ₹133-140 per share, with subscriptions opening on 11 August and closing on 13 August. Anchor investor allocations will occur on 10 August, with a lot size of 107 shares reserved for QIB, NII, and retail investors.
Shiprocket IPO: Bertelsmann, Temasek, Tribe Capital, and Eternal-backed Shiprocket has set the price band for its initial public offering (IPO) at ₹92-97 per share.
US-Iran war: Brent crude futures slipped 37 cents, or 0.5%, to $79.08 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 53 cents, or 0.7%, to $74.69 a barrel
The Indian stock market's Sensex and Nifty 50 are set to open flat on August 6, influenced by mixed global signals. The previous day's trading saw slight gains, with the Sensex up 152.05 points and the Nifty 50 maintaining positive momentum despite facing resistance.
Alexander Zverev lost to Tallon Griekspoor 7-6, 2-6, 4-6 as the German crashed out in the second round of the National Bank Open in Montreal. Griekspoor later said that he was happy with the special win.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) attempt to improve how the country's stock market functions by altering how closing prices are determined has led to spasms of volatility. The new formula has its merits, but wasn’t it tested out in advance?
Petrol, diesel prices today — 6 Aug: Retail fuel rates held steady despite a decline in Brent crude price caused by optimism on US-Iran deal. Check fuel rates in Delhi, Bengaluru, Jaipur and other cities.
Gift Nifty was trading around the 24,652 level, a premium of nearly 4 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a gap-up start for the Indian stock market indices.
PFRDA has extended the NPS same-day investment cut-off from 11 am to 1:30 pm, allowing more contributions to qualify for same-day investment. The revised deadline applies across all major NPS payment channels, improving flexibility, operational efficiency and the subscriber experience.
Supportive biofuel policies and ambitious capacity expansions are prompting foreign investors to build positions in key sugar mills, distilleries, and plant suppliers.
India’s central bank held its policy rate and stance steady, but the variable it must hold within a tight band is retail inflation. Did advocates of an inflation-targeting regime over-estimate its role in assuring the country price stability?
For Dorian Hsu, Taiwan’s stock boom had looked like a chance to get ahead. The 33-year-old office worker poured his savings into stocks and borrowed $62,000 through an unsecured loan to double down on leveraged bets tied to the benchmark index.
Juniper Green Energy IPO GMP today: According to market observers, shares of the company are available at a premium of ₹13 in the grey market today
MV Electrosystems IPO is set to list today at 10:00 IST on BSE and NSE, with an estimated listing price of ₹534. The IPO received strong subscription, attracting 188.85 times bids, while MV Electrosystems IPO GMP rose to +109, indicating positive market sentiment.
Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's party shared a purported video of the attack on X, and said, “Torching residences: the cost of attending Awami League press conference; Neo fascism engulfs Bangladesh.”
Travellers are swapping fly-to vacations for road trips and staycations, with hotel chains and villa operators reporting bookings ahead of last year despite the compressed holiday calendar.
Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five breakout stocks to buy today — BLS International Services, Usha Martin, 360 One Wam, Netweb Technologies India, and IPCA Laboratories.
Health insurance portability was designed to empower India's policyholders through choice and competition, but its real-world impact remains limited.
Bangladesh condemned India's allowance of exiled leader Sheikh Hasina to engage with the media, calling it an affront to sovereignty. Dhaka reiterated its demands for Hasina's extradition while expressing outrage over her comments amid ongoing concerns about regional stability and democracy.
Addressing concerns that airport owners could favour their own airlines, Dube said the responsibility lies with regulators to establish and enforce appropriate safeguards.
Market expert Raja Venkatraman shares his top stock picks for 5 August. Here’s his technical outlook and trade strategy.
MarketSmith India reveals its top stock recommendations for today, 6 August. Get expert insights into the best-performing stocks to guide your investment decisions.
The National Infrastructure Investment Fund (NIIF) is a government-anchored infrastructure investment platform that manages about $5 billion in capital commitments across four funds, investing in infrastructure assets and related sectors.
Abdul El-Sayed beat Haley Stevens, a moderate US representative backed by the party’s establishment. He will now face Republican Mike Rogers in the race to represent the midwestern purple state in the Senate.
Top two-wheeler makers such as Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor are undertaking several measures, including integrating their EV businesses with core two-wheeler operations, creating dedicated leadership roles for high-growth segments and rolling out exclusive retail networks to boost sales.
US-Iran War Live: US President Donald Trump has said that a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be announced in the next few hours. Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly one-fifth of the world's oil passes through, in response to the US-Israeli war on the country.
Please login to comment and rate.
No comments yet. Be the first!
We are Committed to deliver a hassle free digital experience for all our learners and we will be grateful if you could take a moment to provide a “Google Review“ about your experience with us. it will help us to futher enhance our services for you in the future. Your support helps us grow!
Write ReviewThe platform is regenerating assets and updating core item pools to align with your daily schedule.
Maintenance Window: 23:45 - 03:45
Rest up. We go live again at exactly 04:00 AM.