KHATIMA NEWS
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India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 12.4 billion to a record USD 729.3 billion in the week ended August 21, according to Reserve Bank of India data. Foreign currency assets, the largest part of the reserves, increased by USD 9.4 billion during the week.
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Gold and silver prices declined around Raksha Bandhan, with domestic rates and MCX futures both moving lower. The reported fall includes a reduction in 24-carat and 22-carat gold prices, while silver also became cheaper in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Global market factors were cited behind the pressure.
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Income Tax India has said that more than 7 Crore income tax returns have been filed for A.Y. 2026-27. The 31 August 2026 deadline applies to taxpayers with business or professional income whose returns are not subject to audit.
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Noida-based spiritual-tech company Astrotalk has reached a $1 billion valuation, or ₹9,549 crore, after funding an ESOP buyback from its profits. More than 100 employees can sell vested stock options for cash, while the company reports ₹1,176 crore in revenue and ₹285 crore in profit before tax for FY 2024-25.
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BEL, ICICI Prudential AMC, RVNL, Max Healthcare and several other companies may remain in focus on Thursday after fresh corporate developments. The updates include new orders, proposed and completed block deals, a tax demand, regulatory action, management changes, an investment approval and a clarification on stake-sale reports.
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The allotment of the Tempsens Instruments IPO is expected today, giving applicants a chance to check whether they received shares. The issue was subscribed 184.07 times, while its grey market premium stood at 317 rupees against an upper price band of 300 rupees. NSE and BSE listing could take place on 28 August.
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The RBI’s special USD-INR forex swap facility has raised a record $73 billion in 11 weeks, according to the supplied report. The FCNR(B) deposit window will now close early on 31 August 2026, one month ahead of the previously indicated schedule.
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The Reserve Bank of India’s special USD-INR forex swap facility has mobilized US$73 billion in foreign exchange inflows by August 21, 2026. FCNR(B) deposits contributed US$65.40 billion, prompting the central bank to bring forward the facility’s closing date after the scheme surpassed its objective ahead of schedule.
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Urban Company says Kent RO has agreed to remove advertisements and social media content challenged in a Delhi High Court dispute over claims about the filter and service life of Native water purifiers. The order also restricts further promotional material making similar claims that could damage Urban Company’s reputation.
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Suzlon Energy, Reliance Industries, Lenskart Solutions, Meesho and 13 other companies may draw market attention on 24 August after developments reported following Friday’s close. The updates include possible block deals, business approvals, fund-raising, order wins, stake sales and USFDA observations.
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Forex inflows through FCNR(B) deposits, overseas foreign currency borrowings and external commercial borrowings reached USD 72,848 million under the Reserve Bank’s special USD-INR swap facility, according to data reported by Authorised Dealer Banks till August 21, 2026.
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The Reserve Bank of India has set out the timelines for its special USD-INR Forex Swap facility covering inflows through FCNR(B) deposits, External Commercial Borrowings and Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings. The facility opened on June 08, 2026, with separate closing dates for deposit and borrowing-related inflows.
