Zenith Health Care Ltd posted a Q1FY27 net profit of ₹13.62 lakh, recovering from a ₹34.20 lakh loss in Q4FY26. Revenue grew 5.6% YoY to ₹350.12 lakh. The Board approved the results on August 14, 2026.

India's gold market shows promising recovery signs with strengthened jewellery demand, increased imports, and a rise in gold futures trading ahead of the festive season, according to the World Gold Council. Elevated prices may affect purchases, but investment demand and ETFs remain supportive amidst a rebounding market.

European shares were largely flat as Middle East tensions kept investors cautious ahead of the Federal Reserves July meeting minutes. Gains in basic resources stocks, supported by higher gold prices, offset technology losses caused by rising bond yields. UK inflation also accelerated, adding uncertainty over interest rates and the broader European monetary-policy outlook.

US natural gas prices rise as Texas heat increases power demand, with Houston temperatures averaging 100F from August 20-23.

MUMBAI: The retail price of sugar has risen by a shocking eight rupees per kg this week in parts of Mumbai.Sugar sold for Rs 50 per kilo around Aug 10.

CRCL stock is in focus after the supply of the EURC stablecoin increased by 100% in one year amid Circle's compliance with MiCA laws.

Copper prices have pulled back as a supply squeeze eases, but rising demand from power grids, EVs, renewables and AI data centres is keeping the metal strategically important for India.

Sugar stocks jumped on Wednesday, with producers such as Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar, Dwarikesh Sugar and Shree Renuka Sugars gaining 5-10 percent each as tightening supplies lifted domestic sugar prices.

Global food prices are expected to increase by double digits in 2026 as Russia's escalating war in Ukraine worsens the impact of other food price shocks, according to Oxford Economics. Wheat is expected to face the greatest pressure, likely pushing up bread and pasta prices.