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UPI fee: Government, payment gateways discuss ways to stop merchants passing burden to consumers
Premium motorcycles grow 22% as Indian two-wheeler market shifts up: TVS
Premium and super-premium two-wheelers account for around 17% of the overall two-wheeler market, an official said. However, their contribution is
US stocks today: US stocks rebound as tech rally gains momentum on easing oil, yields
US stocks rebounded sharply on Thursday, led by technology shares as easing oil prices and lower Treasury yields offered relief after the Federal
NSE's upcoming listing could have implications for mutual funds that already hold BSE. While some index funds may see no immediate change, active
One property but two Wills by a woman. Amid a property dispute with her younger sister, here's why the Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the s
US Treasuries rally as oil cools and confidence in Feds Warsh grows
US Treasury yields fell as declining oil prices and renewed confidence in the Federal Reserves inflation fight eased pressure on the bond market.
Mutual fund calculator: How 25,000 a month can yield wealth worth 28 crore, thanks to SIP top-up
Starting with 25,000 every month and increasing contributions by 12% annually could yield 28 crore. Here's how.
Passing UPI MDR to customers is a criminal offence: Here's what the law says experts weigh in
UPI MDR will apply to specified P2M transactions above 2,000 from 15 October. While the charge is levied on merchants, the government has warned
US Fed builds credibility, but hawkish turn leaves investors edgy
Higher rates stand to slow the economy, by raising borrowing costs for consumers and companies, and also could pose a headwind for the performanc
EPFO Form 10C to claim pension benefits: Who can apply? Check step-by-step online claim guide
Form 10C acts as the official application to withdraw the EPS funds or to secure a Scheme Certificate.
US mortgage rates brush 7%, weighing on buyers, sellers and further straining a bleak housing market
US mortgage rates have climbed close to 7%, putting further pressure on an already sluggish housing market. The average 30-year fixed mortgage ra
UPI new rules from Oct 15: Will your festive shopping bill get more expensive?
Retailers may raise prices or reduce discounts this festive season as a new 0.4% fee on UPI transactions over 2,000 takes effect from October 15.
Mutual fund selection goes beyond checking past returns and star ratings. Before investing, investors should look at how the fund house operates,
SEC gives tokenized stock trading platforms five-year regulatory relief
The US SEC has granted a five-year exemption to platforms offering tokenized stocks, easing regulatory hurdles for blockchain-based share trading
Noel Tata tables 25,000 cr SP Group share monetisation plan for Tata Sons
SP Group owns 18% in Tata Sons and is looking atvarious waysto raise liquidity to repay debt
Govt puts 25 coal blocks on sale in 16th round of commercial auctions
The mines span across nine states including Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, among others.
Stock returns vs earnings: Why strong profit growth may not always make you money
Good businesses do not always make good investments. Strong earnings growth can be offset by falling valuations, leaving investors with poor retu
She willed house to sister, revoked it; HC upholds second Will for adopted daughter
Oil India plans to spend 15,000 crore for deepwater exploration over three years: CMD
CMD Ranjit Rath stated Oil India does not foresee any technological or infrastructural challenge for pursuing deepwater and ultradeepwater explor
U.S.-based Lam Research to invest 10,000 cr to scale up its India footprint
Lam intends to make the new investment over the next several years to add its first silicon component manufacturing facility in the country and a
Brookfields $600-million ACME bet can take Indias green molecules to global scale: Manoj Upadhyay
ACME Chairman Manoj Kumar Upadhyay told that Brookfields $600 million investment in ACME Cleantech Ventures could help Indian green-molecule proj
Listing will destroy Tata groups character: Noel Tata
Noel Tata also voiced his opinions against sharesaleinboardmeeting
RBI announces 2.25 lakh crore 3-day VRRR auction
The auction will be conducted on September 18, 2026, with funds set to reverse on September 21, 2026
Tata Sons board backs Chandra for third term, Noel Tata calls vote legal nullity
Tata Trusts oppose listing, seek alternatives to comply with RBIs upper-layer NBFC norms
Suchi Semicon starts commercial production, targets 3 million chips a day over three years
The company currently has a production capacity of 3,00,000 chips a day and has customers lined up for the planned expansion
Brokerages seek MDR for capital market transactions to be limited to 2 basis points
At an MDR rate of 2 per cent, the 300 cap would apply only to transactions of around 15 lakh, while UPI transaction limits are around 5 lakh for
Signature Hospital launches liver transplant programme in Gurugram
The new programme will offer transplant and specialised surgical services for complex liver, biliary and pancreatic disorders across the NCR regi
Rayvector to focus on proprietary sensor, vision technologies for semiconductor industry
Rayvector is developing technologies for applications such as semiconductor inspection, advanced imaging, intelligent sensing, automated analysis
PAC pulls up Railways over gaps in passenger amenities despite promises
Around 96% of stations surveyed had deficient bio-toilets, finds CAG report; panel says Railways ignored observations made since 2007; PAC Chairp
India's UPI could bridge traditional finance and crypto, simplifying the movement of rupees into digital assets. Coinbase India plans upgrades to
Semicon India 2026: Tata Electronics signs maximum number of MoUs in the event
In Dholera, the company has brought together more than 450 ecosystem partners to build the fab
NSE IPO: Why did India's second largest initial public offering not get fully subscribed on Day 1?
Centre to monitor UPI MDR charges daily from 15 October
Banks and payment aggregators have been told not to pass the levy on to consumers as government seeks to prevent a shift to cash.
India can embed AI in new semiconductor plants from outset: Industry
Semicon India panel highlights opportunities in manufacturing, chip design and engineering skills
Fed rate hike ups the ante for other central banks
LCA delays, engine deals shape HALs growth roadmap: Ravi K, HAL CMD
HAL CMD Ravi K specified that a few radar issues and weapon integration is done
Southern States Agriculture conference to review Digital Agriculture Mission, fertiliser sale
Agriculture ministers from southern states will join Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to review key initiatives and challenges facing farmers
Finance professionals unite to launch new investment platform for Bharat
The firm aims to provide low-ticket products like Choti SIP and sachet health insurance for street vendors, gig workers, homemakers, and students
Festive online retail surge set to lift gig hiring as platforms prepare for five-year high
The growth comes as Indias online retail market is expected to cross $90 billion in calendar year 2026, expanding 22-24 per cent from a year earl
Tata Electronics, Applied Materials bolster Indias chip push
Semicon 2.0 has attracted 1 trillion in investment commitments, with the funds expected to be deployed over the next two to three years, says Uni
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday
Indian equities ended mixed on Thursday as Sensex slipped 22 points after sharp volatility during the closing auction session, while Nifty gained
Practo rejigs top leadership; Shashank ND named MD, Executive Chairman
Practo is also expanding its presence beyond India, with operations in the UAE and the US
GI-taggedMushkbudjirice gains ground in Kashmir
Mushkbudjicurrently sells for around 20,000-25,000 a quintal, adding to its appeal as a premium agricultural product
Chennai should not alienate Delhi, and vice versa too, Justice Nagarathna, heading a Bench comprising Justice A.G. Masih, addressed both governme
The company already holds redevelopment projects across locations including Breach Candy, Pali Hill, Lokhandwala, Chembur, Malabar Hill and Cuffe
Maharashtra FDAs hospital consumables survey: Hospitals call for evidence-based framework
Nathealth, an industry body representing healthcare companies, has called for a nuanced discussion to come out with a framework for transparent p
Indias basmati acreage dips, production poised to fall
Dip in area, firm global prices brighten prospects for the aromatic rice
UPI MDR rules are set to apply from 15 October 2026, with different charges based on transaction value, merchant category, and payment type. Here
SEBI bars Kore Digital from fundraising, alleges financial manipulation
SEBI says Kore Digital inflated revenue through non-genuine subsidiaries and manipulated financial statements
HCL-Foxconn JV India Chip targets 40% of Indias display driver chip demand
India Chips more than 3,700-crore facility would focus initially on display driver chips used in smartphones, laptops, cars, wearables, televisio
Indias online retail market set to cross $90 billion in CY26: Redseer
During the festive season, quick commerce is projected to grow 110-120% YoY, compared with 16-18% for the rest of e-commerce
The Swedish company aims to grow Indias share of global revenues to about 25 per cent by 2030 from a little less than 10 per cent in 2025
CCTV at pharmacies: Health Ministry proposal draws objections from chemists
Under the proposed provision, the supply of any drug on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner would have to be carried out under
Cognizant goes live with Axis Banks AMS 2.0 application management services
The partnership will support application systems across banking, payments, treasury, finance, data platforms and other key business verticals
SC urges govt to make three-language policy mandatory in Class 6 only from Jan 1, 2027
The court said its suggestion was based on logistics and balance of convenience for both students and families
SEMICON India 2026: India poised to lead semiconductor drive, say industry leaders
Semiconductor equipment maker Applied Materials said it plans to invest $5 billion in India over the next 10 years
Indias crude oil imports in August fall 3%, spends 18% more
Indias net spend on oil and gas stayed nearly flat in August at $9.3 billion.
Emami approves 282-crore share buyback at maximum price of 475
The FMCG maker will use the open-market route for the proposed repurchase, its first such buyback since 2023.
Under new rules effective from 15 October 2026, ordinary customers wont pay merchant processing fees on UPI transactions. There's no need to pay
Captain Polyplast bags MSEDCL order to install solar water pumping systems
The order includes the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of off-grid DC solar water pumping systems for farme
Who owns Tata, who runs it? The Tata Sons-Tata Trusts power tussle explained
Tata Sons said in a statement that Chandra acceded to the Board's request to reconsider his decision. The board subsequently esolved by a majorit
Oil India plans 15,000 crore capex for deep, ultra-deepwater exploration
The state-run E&P company is expanding its offshore footprint while strengthening seismic evaluation, drilling capabilities and integrated energy
Indian premium rice varieties prices surge by 50% on fears of lower production
The area under premium varieties such as Ponni, Sona Masuri and BPT has decreased in the South due to deficit rainfall
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Fed builds credibility, but hawkish turn leaves investors edgy
In a significant move, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, marking a shift towards a hawkish stance on i
Iran war is driving clean energy development, it's not enough to help the planet, yet
When the US and Israel launched the war in February, some backers of renewables opined it could drive a green transition as oil and gas prices sp
CoreWeave launches $3 billion convertible debt sale
CoreWeave is set to secure $3 billion via convertible debt offerings to significantly enhance its artificial intelligence infrastructure. In conj
PSU general insurers swing to 10,051-crore loss as solvency ratio deteriorate
Three of four state-run general insurers reported negative solvency ratios in FY26; combined underwriting loss widened sharply, GIC data show
Delhi plans AI-based traffic audit of 420 km roads in South Delhi
The proposed study will examine traffic hotspots, road safety, public transport and last-mile connectivity to identify targeted infrastructure im
Universal Pension Profit Rate Raised to 11.72 Percent
The profit rate for subscribers of Bangladeshs Universal Pension Scheme on investments during the 202526 fiscal year has been raised to 11.72 per
Jindal Supreme IPO Day 2: Issue subscribed 31.50 times
Jindal Supremes 125-crore IPO receives bids for 29,60,44,868 shares against 93,99,600 shares on offer
The West Bengal government has started distributing the September tranche of 3,000 under the Annapurna Yojana to 1.58 crore beneficiaries, markin
ASML to expand India presence as Tata Electronics fab takes shape
Earlier this year, Tata Electronics and ASML signed a MoU to advance the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem in India
Apple charters two freighter aircrafts from Chennai to US to ferry iPhones
While the sources could not identify the models of the phones, electronics industry sources said that Apple is making the new iPhone 18 Pro model
Six companies make record stock market debut in a day, five end higher
Five of the six companies ended above their issue prices, led by Karamtara Engineering, as a record number of mainboard firms listed on the stock
Varmora Granito sets 148 cap for IPO opening September 22
The IPO includes a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to 3,200 million and a sale of up to 26,217,634 shares by existing investor Katsura Inve
A-One Steels India to launch 405-crore IPO on September 24
The price band has been set at 385405 per share, with a minimum bid lot of 37 equity shares
High freight costs weigh on Indian poultry exports
Shipments on gradual recovery path; Exporters seek govt support to bring down freight costs, increase sailings
Markets steady after Fed rate hike; indices show mixed trend
Indian equities showed resilience amid global uncertainty, with broader markets outperforming as investors weighed currency pressure, crude price
Ladakhs cold desert blooms with worlds highest-altitude flower fields
The administration has linked the flower field project to efforts aimed at empowering farmers and create new economic opportunities
EPFO wage ceiling of 25,000 too little, too late, says AITUC
The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) demands that the ceiling be raised to 30,000 to include deserving sections of employees
EPFO wage ceiling of 25,000 too little, too late, says AITUC
The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) demands that the ceiling be raised to 30,000 to include deserving sections of employees
Hindustan Zinc adds 32 million tonnes of gross ore resources and reserves in FY26
Hindustan Zinc completes 464.32 kilometres of exploration drilling during the year, with over 88% of drill holes intersecting mineralisation
EU curbs fail to dent Indias steel push: 80% exports retain FTA benefits
The EU has since July 2026 implemented an amended quota-based system for certain steel imports that drastically cut country-wise quotas in a bid
EU curbs fail to dent Indias steel push: 80% exports retain FTA benefits
The EU has since July 2026 implemented an amended quota-based system for certain steel imports that drastically cut country-wise quotas in a bid
Coal Ministry launches 16th round of commercial mine auctions
The 16th round offers 25 coal blocks across Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana and
GST on MDR may reach GST Council
GST on MDR charged by the bank from the merchant will be available as ITC to the merchant, says CBIC
