Banks in several parts of India are closed today, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, on account of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, also known as Mawlid. The occasion commemorates the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and is observed with prayers.
ixed deposits continue to remain a preferred savings instrument for investors seeking predictable returns and relatively low market volatility. With equity markets subject to fluctuations and interest rates influencing fixed-income products..
Japan has taken a firmer position in support of the International Criminal Court (ICC), with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi saying Tokyo will protect the institution as it faces mounting pressure from the United States.
India’s electronics manufacturing story is moving beyond assembly lines and into the more complex layers of the supply chain.
Indian equities are likely to remain focused on stock-specific developments on Wednesday, August 26, with easing crude oil prices providing some support to sentiment even as global investors remain cautious ahead of Nvidia's quarterly results.
India has called for stronger international cooperation to protect critical sea lanes, warning that disruptions to commercial shipping can have consequences far beyond conflict zones.
Asian equity markets traded with a cautious tone on Wednesday as investors balanced falling crude oil prices, easing US bond yields and geopolitical developments around the Strait of Hormuz.
Bank customers in several parts of India will not be able to access physical branch services today, August 26, 2026, as banks remain closed in observance of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, also known as Mawlid or Baravafat.
The Nifty entered the September futures and options series with a more constructive derivatives setup after the August expiry delivered a combination of stronger rollovers, positive price action and rising cost of carry.