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India plans to roll out Smart Standards—digital, machine-readable versions—by October. This will ease compliance for businesses and implementation for regulators. The move aims to simplify quality compliance, while aligning India’s standards regime with evolving global practices.
BSE share price today opened upside at ₹3,664.10 apiece on the NSE, but soon came under the sell-off pressure and touched an intraday low of ₹3,550, logging an intraday loss of around 2%
Gold and silver prices today, 5 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.
Sourav Joshi and his wife Avantika took underprivileged school children to Delhi on a day trip, giving them their first-ever experience of travelling by air. The thoughts behind the gesture will melt anyone's heart.
LIC shares opened at ₹386 apiece today, as compared to previous close of ₹391.30 on Tuesday.
On August 5, 2019, the Government of India revoked the special autonomous status of Jammu and Kashmir by abrogating Article 370 and Article 35A via Presidential orders.
The Centre is considering raising the EPF wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, subject to Cabinet approval. If notified, the move could bring more employees under EPF and increase future EPS pension payouts.
US Congressman Riley Moore criticized India's FCRA Amendment Bill, calling it an attack on Christians and a potential concern for US-India relations. The bill would allow the government to manage foreign contributions to religious organizations.
The Indian rupee rose 46 paise above 95 per US dollar on August 5 due to falling crude oil prices and expectations of RBI maintaining the repo rate. Market sentiment remains cautious amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations impacting oil supply.
MCX gold October futures climbed 0.60% to ₹1,45,110 per 10 grams, while MCX silver September futures jumped nearly 1% to ₹2,23,690 per kg in the morning trade.
In response to this summer’s devastating wildfires, France has arrested more than 300 people in connection with suspected arson. French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged “zero tolerance” for anyone purposefully starting fires. Greece had a similar response after a series of shocking blazes in 2023, increasing the severity of penalties for intentional forest arson. Meanwhile, with half of England now officially in drought, there have been calls to ban the sale of temporary barbecues in UK sup
India's semiconductor ecosystem is expanding rapidly. Here are four chip-related stocks to add to your watchlist.
Molbio Diagnostics Limited has set its IPO price band between ₹768 and ₹807 per share. Subscriptions will open on August 10 and close on August 12, with anchor investor allocations on August 7. The minimum lot size is 18 shares.
Global markets today: US equities extended their record-setting rally for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, driven by strong earnings and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
Fusion Klassroom Edutech allotment date is likely to be finalised today, 5 August. Investors can check Fusion Klassroom Edutech IPO allotment status online through the websites of BSE and the IPO registrar - Maashitla Securities.
The unauthorised salary transactions were primarily carried out during two periods - December 2019 to February 2020 and June to September 2020, a news agency report said.
The Ardee Industries IPO will open on August 5 and close on August 7, with a price range of ₹50 to ₹53 per share. They raised ₹128 crore from anchor investors and will allocate shares primarily to QIBs, NIIs, and RIIs.
LIC’s equity investment strategy explained as the Finance Ministry reveals how the insurer managed policyholders’ funds in listed companies over five years, including risk checks, regulatory oversight, portfolio review and investment decisions based on business performance and future prospects.
Q1 results 2026: Power Grid Corporation of India, Cummins India, PB Fintech, Whirlpool of India, and Biocon are among the companies to report their Q1 results FY27 today.
A Pakistani boxer has vanished from his team hotel in Glasgow right after the Commonwealth Games wrapped up — and this isn't the first time the Pakistan Boxing Federation has had a competitor go missing on foreign soil, despite passports staying with officials.
GV Electricals IPO share allotment is expected to be finalised on Wednesday. Successful bidders can expect the shares to be credited to their demat accounts on Thursday. The stock will list on the BSE SME on Friday.
Sensex and Nifty 50 are set to open higher on August 5, driven by positive global cues and falling crude oil prices. Despite prior losses, optimism surrounding US-Iran negotiations is bolstering market sentiment, with Gift Nifty indicating a gap-up start and Asian markets showing recovery.
Taxpayers can file a revised return if they have made mistakes in their initial submission before the 31 July deadline. Know the due date and whether revising errors can lead to a penalty. 
The CBDT's technology-driven NUDGE campaign prompted 1.25 crore taxpayers to revise or update their ITRs over FY25 and FY26. The voluntary compliance drive also helped the Income Tax Department collect ₹9,494 crore in additional taxes.
Stock market today: Gift Nifty was trading near the 24,700 mark, up over 160 points from the previous close of Nifty futures.
In the days following the strategy meet, CJP will reach out to its volunteers across the country and organise a nationwide listening tour to take into account the needs and aspirations of the youth in light of the resounding success of its Jantar Mantar protest
Buy or sell stocks: Vaishali Parekh recommends three intraday stocks to buy today — CDSL, Sharda Cropchem, and Bajaj Consumer Care
Zhongji Innolight Co. led a slump in Chinese optical stocks after Reuters reported that the US is drafting a ban on imports of some Chinese data center components to protect AI infrastructure.
If you were born on 5 August then here's a list of renowned personalities, including Neil Armstrong, Kajol, Genelia D'Souza and others who were born on the same date.
Indian stock market is expected to open positively on August 5, influenced by global cues and falling crude oil prices. The Sensex closed lower at 78,428.95, while Nifty 50 ended at 24,614.90, with significant technical support and resistance levels identified by analysts.
RBI MPC Meeting 2026 LIVE: The central bank will unveil the outcome of the policy review at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, followed by a press conference at 12:00 p.m., where Governor Malhotra will elaborate on the MPC's decision and the central bank's outlook.
US-Iran war: Brent crude traded below $80 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hovered near $76 after plunging more than 10% over the previous two trading sessions.
A former McKinsey associate partner has opened up about walking away from a high-flying American career to return to India, saying no major life decision is ever ‘purely professional’ — it's personal, political and professional all at once.
India’s proposed rollout of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) connectivity to prevent traffic collisions marks a tech-enabled shift in the country’s road safety policy. As with driving, though, a slight slip-up could extract a heavy price. Proceed with caution.
Gift Nifty was trading around the 24,731 level, a premium of nearly 175 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a gap-up start for the Indian stock market indices.
EPFO's e-Office application will be unavailable from 6 pm to 9.30 pm today due to a scheduled system upgrade. Members may experience temporary service delays while key UMANG services remain available. Here's what EPF subscribers and employers need to know.
Hasina is set to hold her first interaction with the media today evening, two years after she fled Dhaka after the collapse of her government following a massive anti-government protest.
Chipotle is removing jalapeños from its Minnesota restaurants and sourcing replacements from another supplier. The Minnesota Department of Health has reported 110 cases of Salmonella, most of which are linked to Chipotle, though the source remains under investigation.
Democrats have dragged Trump’s latest import duties—levied after dubious investigations—to court in the US. This case differs from the last one that saw reciprocal tariffs dropped for being illegal. Which is all the more reason for India to keep watch.
Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five breakout stocks to buy today — Dilip Buildcon, Syrma SGS Technology, Aether Industries, Steelcast, and Vimta Labs.
Susan Collins, Maine's Republican senator, will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General due to his political actions undermining the DOJ’s independence. Key concerns include his deal shielding Trump from IRS audits and support for anti-abortion measures.
Market expert Raja Venkatraman shares his top stock picks for 5 August. Here’s his technical outlook and trade strategy.
Brokerage firm JM Financial expects the MPC to keep its rates and neutral stance unchanged this week, while reiterating a data-driven wait-and-watch approach.
Bond traders have been spending millions of dollars to guard against sharp declines in long-dated Treasuries that risk igniting a bigger bout of volatility in the $31 trillion market.
Brewers send pitcher Brandon Sproat to Triple-A after acquiring Dustin May
OPENAI-ANTHROPIC/CYBERSECURITY (PIX):OpenAI, Anthropic AI agents implicated in new security breaches
The government seeks to promote indigenous IT hardware manufacturing, expand edge data centres beyond metro cities, build a skilled workforce, and encourage the use of renewable energy to support sustainable growth
Manipal Health Enterprises IPO is set to list today at 10:00 IST. The share price is estimated at ₹593, slightly above the IPO price of ₹590, despite a pessimistic outlook reflected in the GMP. Subscription was strong, with bids 4.92 times the shares offered.
Gold traded in a narrow range, as the prospect of an interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz eased inflation concerns and reduced the odds of the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates.
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