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​The firms are sharply increasing internship pay as they compete for a limited pool of engineers with strong mathematical, coding and problem-solving skills. High-frequency trading (HFT) firms in India are offering record compensation to interns as they compete for quantitative talent amid tighter derivatives regulations and slowing activity in the country’s equity markets.Gurgaon-based Quadeye is…

India is confident that trade will continue uninterrupted even after the US announced sanctions on Iran (representative image) India, the world’s biggest rice exporter, is confident its rice trade with Iran can withstand the threat of tougher US sanctions, with shipments continuing despite higher prices and months of war-related disruption.Rice accounts for nearly two-thirds of…

Stock markets have been quite volatile this week With Eid-e-Milad being observed on Wednesday, August 26, investors may be wondering whether they will get a trading holiday on the stock market. The festival is a holiday for several government offices and institutions, and banks in many states are also closed. But the stock market follows…

Top stock picks for August 26, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Tata Steel, Max Healthcare Institute, and Narayana Hrudayalaya – these are the top stok picks from Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares for August 26, 2026:Tata SteelTata Steel has formed a multiple-bottom pattern in the Rs 180–185 zone, indicating strong buying…

The main event for gold this week is the Jackson Hole symposium from August 27–29, particularly Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech on Friday. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing a positive bias, and while short-term news related fluctuations may occur, the long-term outlook is bullish, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities &…

Bank operations will vary state to state on Wednesday If you are planning to visit a bank branch on Wednesday, August 26, you may need to reschedule your visit depending on where you live. Bank branches in several cities will remain closed today for Id-E-Milad, Milad-un-Nabi and Thiruvonam, while branches in other parts of the…

09:41 (IST) Aug 26 Gold marked a fourth straight rise in Delhi Gold prices in Delhi rose by Rs 2,700 to Rs 1,67,100 per 10 grams on Tuesday, extending their gains for a fourth consecutive session. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,64,400 per 10 grams on Monday. In international markets,…

Indian stock markets will remain in focus on Wednesday as investors assess whether falling crude oil prices can provide further support to equities after benchmark indices closed higher in the previous session. The Nifty 50 ended Tuesday at 24,334.55, gaining 115.50 points, or 0.48%, while the BSE Sensex rose 286.98 points, or 0.37%, to 77,656.09….

Report’s findings show a significant turnaround in banking efficiency from FY15 to FY26. MUMBAI: A report published by the PM Economic Advisory Council has called for further consolidation of banks to create a few large institutions of similar size without compromising competition, as reforms over the past decade have sharply improved banking efficiency and reduced…

The company said Rs 75 crore was in transit and credited after the deadline. MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises has asked the Securities Appellate Tribunal for a one-day extension to complete a warrant subscription by its promoter entity, after part of the funds due arrived late. The company told SAT that about Rs 75 crore of…