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Sitharaman: GST Council to take up process reforms, digital economy tax

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council's October 7 meeting will focus on 'GST 2.0' process r

Rediff 17 Sep 2026 2:50 pm

6.76% vs 11.59%: What adding equity and gold did to portfolio returns

WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund's Chemistry of Investing study examines how combinations of debt, equity and gold have historically influenced portf

Business Standard 17 Sep 2026 2:49 pm

UPI MDR Charges New Rules 2026: Hidden winners! Massive $2.8 billion annual revenue coming soon for Indian banks?

India's new UPI fee could create a 270 billion annual revenue pool by FY28, with banks expected to capture the biggest share. SBI, Axis Bank and

Livemint 17 Sep 2026 2:46 pm

Trump floats EU tariffs if Canada invite deemed hostile act

The EU President has proposed Canada as the first associate member of the EU

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 2:45 pm

How Fed rate hike can impact Bitcoin and other crypto investors

The Feds rate hike could keep pressure on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by raising the appeal of safer assets and limiting cheap funding. ET

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 2:39 pm

No US Pressure On UPI MDR, Says Finance Ministry

The Finance Ministry has refuted allegations that US pressure influenced the decision to levy a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI p

Rediff 17 Sep 2026 2:38 pm

SEBI F&O settlement tweak may cut reliance on closing auction, says Kotak

Brokerage says blended 40-minute trade pool could help, but cash-market depth still needed to make CAS robust

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 2:36 pm

AITUC calls for periodic revision of wage ceiling under EPFO

A day after the government announced a revision in wage ceiling under the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to Rs 25,000 per month fro

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 2:33 pm

GIFT City moves up 9 places to 37th globally, ranks among Asia-Pacific top 15

GIFT City has surged nine positions to secure the 37th spot in the Global Financial Centres Index, marking a significant achievement for India as

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 2:30 pm

King Charles calls on Nvidia, OpenAI chiefs to control AI

The King will seek reassurances that we will not lose control of our destiny

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 2:25 pm

ISM 2.0 to build wider semiconductor ecosystem

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 2:24 pm

India is building the auto worlds Plan B to China

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 2:21 pm

TCS rolls out custom chip design services for automotive, semiconductor sectors

The custom System-on-Chips will enable automakers to align compute capabilities with software requirements, enhance performance-per-watt, and dif

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 2:20 pm

Gold falls nearly Rs 2k, silver down 2% on MCX after Fed rate hike | Check city-wise rates

Rates of precious metals in futures dropped and opened with a sharp gap down on Thursday following the Federal Reserves first rate hike since 202

India TV 17 Sep 2026 2:20 pm

Starting an Education Franchise in Assam: Why the Preschool Segment Has Strong Potential

Preschool education is becoming an important part of how families prepare children for formal schooling, creating meaningful opportunities for ed

NorthEast Now 17 Sep 2026 2:03 pm

Indias August exports rise 26.1%, trade deficit narrows to $26.9 billion

Indias merchandise exports jumped 26.1% year-on-year to $43.8 billion in August, accelerating from 19.6% growth in July, while slower import grow

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 2:03 pm

Silver futures decline to 2.34 lakh/kg

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for December delivery declined by 476, or 0.20%, to 2,34,310 per kg in a business turnover of 1

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 2:01 pm

Global Market: Eurozone bond yields edge higher after Fed rate hike

The eurozone bond yields edged higher after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signalled further tightening. German short-term yields

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 2:00 pm

Gold futures decline to 1.52 lakh/10gm

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, yellow metal contracts for October delivery traded lower by 398, or 0.26%, at 1,52,072 per 10 grams in a busines

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 1:59 pm

Indias rice production faces biggest drop in two decades

Output could fall by 10 million tonnes in 2026/27 from a year ago, but record rice inventories expected to ensure unrestricted export

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 1:51 pm

New UPI charges raise concerns among customers and small traders

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 1:49 pm

Michael Burry has a new short-selling partner. Who is Lakshmi Ganapathi?

Michael Burry has joined Minerva Investment Management as a senior adviser, partnering with Unicus founder Lakshmi Ganapathi to launch a short-bi

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 1:48 pm

India must not let energy security become a US trade weapon, warns GTRI

According to a warning from a US think tank, Indian goods could face tariffs as high as 100%. This move may compel India to significantly limit i

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 1:47 pm

India rice output set for biggest drop in nearly 20 years as weak rains hit yields

India's rice production faces a significant decline this year. Below-normal rainfall during maturation threatens to reduce crop yields substantia

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 1:46 pm

Banks are hidden winners from new $2.8-billion digital payment fee pool

SBI expected to benefit most among issuing banks, along with Axis Bank and YES Bank

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 1:46 pm

The NSE IPO investor playbook: Should you subscribe to the mega issue or pick rival BSE instead?

The NSE IPO has sparked a valuation debate as investors weigh subscribing at the issue price against waiting for a post-listing correction or con

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 1:45 pm

SEBI Chief: No NSE Proposal for Self-Trading, Will Examine UPI MDR Concerns

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated that the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has not submitted any proposal seeking approval to trade on its ow

Rediff 17 Sep 2026 1:43 pm

Monthly vs quarterly interest: Bigger bank balance?

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 1:42 pm

Todays Gold Rate in India September 17: Gold prices down in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 17

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 1:37 pm

Todays Gold Rate in India September 17: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on September 17

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 1:36 pm

I Trained a Flys Brain to Generate WIRED Story Ideas

I used an open-source map of a fruit flys brain to vibe code a website called PitchFly. Its headline suggestions were delightfully bananas. I Tra

India Vision 17 Sep 2026 1:33 pm

Will raise my India allocation once semiconductor stocks peak: Chris Wood

Over a five- or 10-year view, if I were an Indian mutual fund investor, it makes sense to allocate half of your inflows into small- and mid-cap f

Business Standard 17 Sep 2026 1:32 pm

Global Market: Fed rate hike signals tougher road ahead for stocks, bonds

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, prompting investors to reassess the outlook for further tightening. Hi

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 1:32 pm

Madras Medical College Batch of 1976 takes a walk down memory lane

Those part of the batch are now both in India and abroad as professors at major universities, and in various Government positions

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 1:27 pm

Unique Picks: 10 stocks held by a single MF scheme in August; rally up to 141% in 6 months

ETMarkets identified 41 stocks held exclusively by a single equity mutual fund scheme, with holdings valued at over Rs 10 crore. Ten gained betwe

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 1:26 pm

No proposal from NSE seeking approval for trading on its own platform: SEBI chief

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey also said such trading cannot be permitted at present.

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 1:25 pm

Emami jumps 7% as board approves share buyback worth 282 cr

Emami's board approved a share buyback for an aggregate amount not exceeding 282 crore at a price not exceeding 475 per equity share, via the ope

Business Standard 17 Sep 2026 1:23 pm

US drone maker Powerus signs Pakistan Army MOU, gets initial order

US drone maker Powerus has signed an MoU with the Pakistan Army that includes an initial order for unmanned aerial systems, co-founder Brett Veli

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 1:21 pm

NSE IPO opens today: Should you subscribe to the issue?

NSE is positioned to gain from increasing retail participation in the capital markets. However, its earnings continue to depend substantially on

The Times of India 17 Sep 2026 1:18 pm

Gold merchants association proposes 2,000-crore jewellery park in Keralam

KGSMA says the proposed project is expected to attract an investment of more than 2,000 crore and would require around 30 acres of land

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 1:17 pm

Emami rallies after board approves share buyback at Rs 475 per share

Emami rallied 4.14% to Rs 384.75 after the company's board approved a share buyback through the open market at a maximum price of Rs 475 per equi

Business Standard 17 Sep 2026 1:16 pm

Alkem Laboratories Ltd spurts 2.36%

Alkem Laboratories Ltd is quoting at Rs 5297, up 2.36% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 3.33% in last one year as compare

Business Standard 17 Sep 2026 1:16 pm

Prime Focus Ltd soars 3.06%, up for third straight session

Prime Focus Ltd is quoting at Rs 330.25, up 3.06% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 74.15% in last one year as compared to a

Business Standard 17 Sep 2026 1:16 pm

Precision Wires India commences trial production of copper cathodes at Zaroli plant

Commercial Production is expected to start shortly in Q3 FY 2026-27 subject to receipt of all the final regulatory approvals, Sanctions and permi

Business Standard 17 Sep 2026 1:16 pm

HCL Technologies launches dedicated business unit 'HCLTech Pulse'

To specifically cater to organizations with enterprise-scale ambitions for AI initiatives

Business Standard 17 Sep 2026 1:16 pm

Global Market: China broadens Yuan FX clearing in push for global currency use

China has expanded yuan foreign-exchange clearing to include the Singapore dollar, New Zealand dollar and Thai baht, as Beijing seeks to widen th

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 1:15 pm

India must prioritise 'speed of doing business': CII President

India needs to move beyond ease and cost of doing business and focus on the speed of doing business as the next leg of reforms to sustain economi

Rediff 17 Sep 2026 1:13 pm

RBI absorbs 2.4 trillion via VRRR auction amid surplus liquidity

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday absorbed Rs 2.40 lakh crore through variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auctions from the banking secto

Business Standard 17 Sep 2026 1:13 pm

NSE IPO Day 1: Issue subscribed 22% in early hours; GMP signals 9% listing gain. Should you subscribe?

The Rs 22,569 crore NSE IPO was subscribed 22% in the early hours of Day 1, with the retail portion seeing 24% subscription. The grey market prem

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 1:10 pm

Dr Reddys expands pact with Gilead for investigational HIV prevention drug

The use of twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention is also approved by the USFDA and the European Medicines Agency; the WHO also recommends t

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 1:08 pm

Kanohar Electricals shares rocket 36% in two days after IPO debut. Buy, sell or hold the stock?

Kanohar Electricals shares surged on Thursday, extending gains for a second session and rising 36% above its Rs 632 issue price. The Rs 1,055.74

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 1:04 pm

Congress sweeps four Jaipur repoll wards, Dotasra hits back at BJPs massive majority claim

Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. He stated that rep

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 12:58 pm

How UPI MDR could undermine the economics of low-cost investing

The argument that the cost of innovation needs money doesn't really warrant a percentage of transaction. Technology costs should come down as tra

Livemint 17 Sep 2026 12:57 pm

Jindal Supreme IPO Day 2: Issue subscribed over 12.5x, GMP at 27% Should you subscribe?

The Jindal Supreme IPO has attracted strong Day 2 demand, with overall subscription reaching 12.53 times and retail subscription at 19.13 times.

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 12:55 pm

Semicon India 2026: Indias semiconductor ecosystem expanding, opening new opportunities, says Modi

Speaking at the inauguration of the SEMICON India 2026, Narendra Modi said that the semiconductor ecosystem is expanding rapidly, opening new opp

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 12:52 pm

Buckingham Palace responds to Charles Spencers claim that King Charles said Diana would be forgotten

Buckingham Palace issued a pointed response to Charles Spencer's memoir claim. Spencer alleges King Charles III said Diana would be forgotten soo

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 12:50 pm

India a market of tremendous importance: Infineon CEO

The country is developing technological solutions for its own market, while contributing to innovation on a global scale, Infineon chief Jochen H

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 12:49 pm

Paytm karo, back in vogue again: Can the stock reclaim IPO price after 5 years and 480% rally?

Paytm shares have rebounded over 480% from their lifetime low but remain 20% below the Rs 2,150 IPO price. The introduction of MDR on select high

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 12:49 pm

Rupee may need to weaken further as fundamentals shift: Axis Bank

The Indian rupee may need to weaken further to align with shifting trade fundamentals and relatively weaker productivity gains from AI, according

Business Standard 17 Sep 2026 12:43 pm

Dara Singhs remission in Staines case rejected

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 12:41 pm

Telangana to unveil master plan of Future City at 'Invest Telangana Global Summit': Revanth Reddy

The Bharat Future City will encompass innovative zones focused on technology, healthcare, and education, with major investments from industry lea

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 12:40 pm

India prepares to become preferred destination for semiconductor manufacturing: PM

12 semiconductor projects approved; India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 outlay raised to $13.5 billion

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 12:39 pm

'Architects of 9/11 were not hiding in caves': India tells UNSC in scathing attack at Pakistan

The same permissive environment that sheltered the architects of 9/11 has, in the years since, continued to provide space, support, and impunity

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 12:34 pm

Fortis Healthcare challenges forensic audit order in Supreme Court

Hospital chain Fortis Healthcare has filed a special leave petition in the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court order directing a forensic au

Rediff 17 Sep 2026 12:33 pm

Global Market: China, Hong Kong markets slip as Fed signals more rate hikes

China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points and signalled another hike coul

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 12:31 pm

EQT plans $50 billion India investment, including Adani Connex

The bulk of the buyout firms investments around $30 billion will be in data centers, with another $5 billion devoted to renewable energy to pow

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 12:30 pm

Indias billion-dollar trade juggernaut has an unwanted case of missing balance

Indias early FTAs promised a two-way trade highway, but 15 years later the traffic looks decidedly one-sided. Deficits with ASEAN, Japan and Sout

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 12:30 pm

Why 3BHKs are winning over Indian homebuyers

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 12:29 pm

HDFC Bank shares dip below 716; Stock hits day low

The stock ended at 721.50 on Wednesday and moderated between 713.10 and 719.05 during Thursdays session

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 12:27 pm

SEMICON India 2026: Indias semiconductor manufacturing journey a measured, calibrated programme: Vaishnaw

Companies like Micron, Infineon Technologies gear up for more expansions in India

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 12:22 pm

Asian Games accommodation row deepens as Japan team reports men and women sharing rooms

Accommodation problems continue to affect the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games preparations. Even Japan's team is exploring alternative lodging options f

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 12:22 pm

SGB 2019-20 Series IV redemption today at 15,173: 1 lakh investment grows to nearly 3.95 lakh

SGB 2019-20 Series IV investors can prematurely redeem their bonds at 15,173 per gram on September 17, 2026, taking the value of a 1 lakh online

Livemint 17 Sep 2026 12:20 pm

UFlexs Asepto bets on Egypt to build global aseptic packaging hub

Aseptos $126-million Ain Sokhna plant will add 12 billion packs of annual capacity, taking its India-Egypt capacity to 24 billion packs as the In

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 12:16 pm

Micron to scale up India chip assembly multifold

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 12:14 pm

SEMICON India 2026: Indias chip story has moved from files to factories, says PM Modi

India's semiconductor sector is now moving towards commercial production. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026, highlighting this s

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 12:14 pm

ED widens scrutiny of possible irregularities in IBC proceedings | Explained

Enacted in 2016, the Code provides a time-bound framework for resolving insolvency and maximising the value of a distressed companys assets

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 12:10 pm

Vinsmera Jewels eyes pan-India expansion with 40 new outlets by 2031

The group also aims to expand its existing five branches across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah and scale up their manufacturing and wholesale faci

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 12:09 pm

China's car glut has long flooded the world. Now comes the cleanup

China's auto industry faces a major reset as production exceeds domestic demand significantly. Toyota's planned joint venture consolidation with

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 12:08 pm

Mukul Agrawals portfolio: Top 5 stock holdings and their one-month performance

He publicly holds 72 stocks with a net worth of nearly Rs 7,910 crore, according to Trendlyne data.

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 12:08 pm

Keralam to support development of new medical device parks, ensure fast-track approval: CM

The next step for medical device makers should be to develop products for global markets: Satheesan

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 12:05 pm

Rentomojo shares jump 9% after listing at 19% premium over IPO price. Can the debut-day mojo last?

Rentomojo shares surged 9% after a strong debut, taking gains to 30% above the IPO price. The stock listed at a 19% premium and rallied to Rs 526

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 12:04 pm

Is Baleno The Most Tech-Loaded Premium Hatchback Yet?

The updated Maruti Suzuki Baleno redefines the premium hatchback segment in India with its aggressive new look, advanced Level 2 ADAS features, a

Rediff 17 Sep 2026 12:00 pm

A-One Steels fixes price band for Rs 405-crore IPO opening on September 24

A-One Steels IPO has fixed its price band at Rs 385-405 per share and will open for subscription on September 24. The Rs 405 crore issue comprise

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 11:55 am

IMD Update: TN, Puducherry, Kerala to get heavy rain in weekend as low brews

There is no model consensus on the strength of the brewing low-pressure area as it gathers steam over the Bay of Bengal during the weekend and in

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 11:50 am

Semicon 2.0 targets 200 chip design firms

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 11:48 am

Juniper Hotels shares rise 2% on proposed Rs 248 crore acquisition of Novotel Imagicaa

Juniper Hotels shares rose on Thursday after the company proposed acquiring the operating Novotel Imagicaa hotel in Maharashtra for Rs 248 crore.

The Economic Times 17 Sep 2026 11:46 am

Windfall levy on petrol, diesel and jet fuel lowered

The SAED along with road and infrastructure cess on export of diesel is now 20 per litre; SAED on export of ATF is set at 15/litre; Duty on petro

The Hindu Businessline 17 Sep 2026 11:46 am