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Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law, allowing up to 100% tariffs on India
President Trump has officially enacted a new sanctions law aimed at Russia and Iran, empowering the U.S. to impose penalties on nations purchasin
Gold vs Nifty 50: What would 1 lakh invested 20 years ago be worth today? Check post-tax returns
Gold has outperformed the Nifty 50 over the past 20 years, but returns are only part of the comparison. Their capital gains tax treatment is diff
US stocks today: US stocks slip as higher Treasury yields weigh on sentiment
US stocks ended mixed on Friday as Treasury yields topped 5% and crude oil stayed above $100 a barrel, keeping inflation worries alive. The Nasda
Sugar retail prices down 10% ahead of festive season, govt eases stock cap
No hard ceilings: On the revision to EPFO wage ceiling
A rise in minimum PF pension will protect the worse-off among the retired
Investor sentiment plunges to 16-month low, AAII survey shows
Investor sentiment fell to its lowest level since May 2025, according to the latest AAII survey. Bearish investors rose to 53.3%, while bullish s
8th pay commission: From night allowances to risk insurance, 8 key demands nurses have put forward
The nurses' association outlined several key requests, ranging from higher starting salaries and night duty pay to comprehensive insurance and th
A big SIP corpus can look impressive on paper, but real wealth creation depends on whether investors can afford rising contributions, survive fin
Digital gold is booming: Are investors overlooking hidden risks? Experts compare it with gold ETFs
Digital gold is booming, but investors face a key trade-off: convenience versus regulation and costs. Experts explain how digital gold compares w
Who is Howard Buffett, Berkshire Hathaways next chairman?
The 71-year-old has spent 33 years on Berkshires board and is expected to focus on preserving its distinctive corporate culture.
New wild cat species discovered in Bolivia after 100 years
Genetic analysis of South American tiger cats has revealed five distinct species, including one previously unknown animal found in Bolivia
Howard Buffett to take charge as Berkshire Hathaway chairman: Who is he?
Howard Buffett is set to become Berkshire Hathaway's new chairman, succeeding his father Warren Buffett, who will become chairman emeritus. The 7
Anthropic sets up wet lab to expand AI ambitions in life sciences
Anthropic is expanding its life-sciences push with physical laboratory work, seeking to use AI to accelerate research into difficult diseases.
CBI registers fresh case against Reliance Capital, Anil Ambani
The probe agency says the accused caused a loss of 2,684.57 crore to LIC
MDR apprehension unlikely to spur higher cash usage: RBI Deputy Governor
From October 15, a 0.4% MDR will apply to person-to-merchant UPI payments above 2,000. The charge will be paid by merchants, not consumers, and w
Investing via RBI Retail Direct platform: Who will pay UPI MDR from 15 October? Experts weigh in
When you invest in government securities through RBI Retail Direct using UPI, who will bear the payment-processing cost? With MDR rules for capit
NSEs 22,569-crore IPOfully subscribed on Day 2
The offering is Indias second-largest public issue after Hyundai Motor Indias 27,870-crore IPO in 2024
No crude next month, Saudi Aramco informs European oil buyers
The absence of Saudi flows next month will heighten the need for European buyers to secure replacements
Your ITR says verified, but the refund hasnt arrived? 5 reasons why your money could be stuck
Refunds may not be issued if bank details are incorrect or if the PAN is inoperative. Taxpayers should monitor their e-filing accounts for discre
GLP-1 boom pushes pharma companies deeper into wellness, nutraceuticals
Beyond weight-loss drugs, pharma players spot fresh opportunities in consumer wellness
Anil Ambani denies 'any wrongdoing' after CBI lodges FIR over 2,684-cr LIC investment 'fraud'
Ambani denies any wrongdoing, whatsoever, and reserves all rights available to him in law, a spokesperson for Ambani said
Take project delays seriously: Rajnath Singh cautions HAL over Tejas LCA delivery lags
As per the contract for 83 LCA Mk-1A, the HAL was supposed to have started the deliveries from March 2024 but missed a few deadlines
TRAI brings automated calls/ robocalls under UCC framework
TRAI has also strengthened safeguards against misuse of headers and content templates and prohibited call-management applications (CMAs) from bla
US Treasury yields rise as investors weigh outlook for rate hikes
As investors analyze the economic landscape, US Treasury yields have seen an uptick, fueled by discussions around future rate hikes by the Federa
Semiconductor ranks third in profitability among sectors: SEMI CEO
Ajit Manocha says India must accelerate the development and progress in the semiconductor space as the world has begun taking the country very se
NSE IPO subscribed 1.16 times on Day 2 led by non-institutional investors, QIBs
The Rs 22,569-crore IPO has become Indias second-largest public issue, behind Hyundai Motor Indias Rs 27,870-crore offering in 2024. It has also
Indian refiners plan to keep buying Russian oil despite risk of US tariffs
Refiners are paying a premium of around $1 a barrel for Russian oil, while Brent crude prices of around $103 per barrel are also raising concerns
NMDC targets Net Zero operational emissions by 2047
The Net Zero roadmap has been divided into three phases the short-term will cover FY 2026 to FY 2030, medium-term FY2030 to FY2040 and the long-
Listing of Tata Sons shares an imperative: Shapoorji Pallonji group
While Noel Tata on Thursday asked the board of Tata Sons to explore options other than listing, SP group views share sale as a clear path tocompl
Large-cap or aggressive hybrid? The mutual fund category that leads in returns may surprise you
Large-cap funds predominantly invest in large-cap stocks, while aggressive hybrid funds combine equity with debt. A comparison of their 1-, 5- an
When the Board defies the Owner: Tata Rift sparks debate over shareholder rights
Experts say the Tata Sons-Tata Trusts standoff has evolved into a broader debate over whether professional management can override the wishes of
For the greater interest of the country, we have decided to support the Congress nominee in Nandigram, Mamata Banerjee said
Karnataka govt to seek public opinion on renaming Dakshina Kannada district
Karnataka CM announced that the Cabinet will issue a notice for opinions and objections regarding renaming Dakshina Kannada district to Mangaluru
Karnataka grants Tulu additional administrative language status in two coastal districts
The decision comes after years of efforts and appeals, including a report submitted in 2023, followed by reviews by panels examining the procedur
There are multiple opportunities for startups, students in semiconductor journey: Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw said that the government has received inputs from roundtables and will be working on those points
HDFC Mutual Fund bought 13.90 lakh Entero Healthcare Solutions shares worth Rs 235.6 crore through a block deal at Rs 1,695 apiece. Prasid Uno Fa
Center notifies revised guidelines for film certification by CBFC
In a post on X, CBFC Chairman Shashi Shekhar Vempati urged all filmmakers to examine the revised guidelines and understand the framework
US Car-care brand Turtle Wax steps up India expansion
The company currently operates 110 Car Care Studios across India and plans to add more than 50 over the next year, besides building a detailing a
Karnataka approves Marine Biotechnology Policy
It will unlock the economic potential of the States marine and coastal resources and position it state as a leading hub for marine biotechnology
FSSAI begins legal action against Nestle India over baby food
New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI on Friday, September 18, said it has initiated legal action against Nestle India for alleged violations of rules
Supreme Court permits settlement of NSE co-location cases with SEBI
The relief comes as NSEs 22,562-crore IPO is open for subscription
Missing a KYC update deadline doesn't mean immediate account freezing. RBI rules require banks to send reminders before action.
L&T sees $150-billion global modularisation opportunity in 5 years, eyes larger pie
The company on Friday celebrated the successful completion of fabrication and deliveryof 110 modules weighing approximately 64,000 metric tonnes,
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman in succession move
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman in succession move
India emerges as key FDE talent hub as AI deployment demand outpaces supply
According to an UnearthInsight report, India has an estimated 900 experienced FDEs against around 4,650 announced roles by 2027
12 companies bid for CDSCOs new digital drug regulatory system, rollout due next month
The regulator is also considering changes to the clinical-trial ecosystem
TN Revenue Augmentation Committee held its fourth meeting on Friday
Further, two Sub-Committees apprised the Committee on the studies made by their respective Sub-Committees
South Asian countries explore expanding cross-border electricity trade
The ambitious project is led by the South Asia Forum for Infrastructure Regulation
Indian cotton arrivals improve, while buyers turn cautious in easing market
Cotton Corporation of India has reduced the auction prices by Rs 1,600 per candy (356 kg) to about Rs 67,000 this week
FTAs opening new global opportunities for Indian farmers, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Adopt international quality standards to tap global markets, the Agriculture Minister tells southern States
Karnataka Cabinet approves Sustainable Data Centre Policy with an outlay of 1,300 crore
Apart from the expansion of data centres, the policy gives thrust on efficient use of resources such as electricity and water, renewable energy,
Consumer durable financing can provide formal credit to new-to-credit borrowers who may otherwise find it difficult to obtain a loan. But conveni
D2C brands, brokers flag concerns over proposed UPI MDR
Founders said even a 0.4% per cent MDR could become significant when applied to large transaction volumes
He wrongly showed Rs 9.6 lakh EPF interest in ITR, taxman added it; ITAT gives full relief
India sets food production target at 178 million tonnes for rabi season
Among the other rabi crops, the output target for gram (chana) has been set at 12.33 mt, lentil (masur) at 2.1 mt, mustard at 14.3 mt and barley
Chandrachud saysaffirmative voting rights are central toestablishingcontrol and safeguarding interests of partiestheyfavour
Maruti Suzuki Baleno: A new face with the same comfort
The Baleno gets a three-cylinder engine, Level 2 ADAS and a facelift. Does that change anything about how you should look at it, though?
G Square Group launches residential plotted development in Sriperumbudur
The project is powered by the Mumbai-based Arbour Investments, bringing institutional funding support to the development, says the release
Discover the evolution of Bajaj Pulsar 150, blending nostalgia with modern performance
Bajaj draws from its past to pave the way for a new generation of its mass-performance Pulsar, starting with the 150
Big oil shock for Europe: 'No crude next month', Saudi Aramco tells some refiners
Indias raw jute prices continue to rule high, but improved supply helps mills run full shifts
Prices, which touched 19,000 a quintal in early July, have eased to around 12,500 a quintal with the new crop arriving
Sudhakar Desai re-elected as IVPA President
Quoting Sudhakar Desai, a media statement said Indias vegetable oils industry is deeply connected to developments across global commodity and foo
US Federal Reserve's Michelle Bowman says changes to bank stress test coming soon
The Federal Reserve will soon finalize changes to its bank stress tests. These reforms aim to increase transparency and predictability for lender
Nifty 500 data shows 10%-20% was the most common three-year return range since 2005. With the latest three-year CAGR at 12.9%, an expert suggests
Manipal Health repays 5,310 crore debt with IPO proceeds
The redemption was conducted using part of the IPO proceeds, as outlined in the July 31, 2026 Prospectus
Manipal Health repays 5,310 crore debt using IPO proceeds
The debt reduction is expected to lower the companys interest burden, improve its leverage position and provide greater financial flexibility for
NSE IPO fully subscribed on day 2; retail demand remains below 1x
QIB, NII and employee portions fully subscribed as overall bids cross shares on offer
Draft Cabinet note on rupee payment for SEZ services floated for inter-ministerial view
Aims to remove forex rule that has cost SEZ-based MRO, IT, defence firms out of domestic contracts
India must bridge academia-industry research gap, says Pharma Secretary
Pharma Secretary Manoj Joshi called for greater investment by pharmaceutical companies in R&D while stressing on need for faster regulatory appro
Odisha to set up Silicon Valley as part of ISM: CM Majhi
The State has already received investment proposals worth over 30,000 crore, he said at Semicon India 2026
India has borne nearly $45 million in interest payments on Maldives T-bill facility: MEA
These bills were subscribed by SBI since 2019 and were extended six times, each for a year, till now.
Team from IIT Madras wins Norwegian challenge for building crewless marine vessels
This year, the competition featured 23 teams from nine countries: India, Turkiye, Norway, Poland, Canada, Japan, Spain, Croatia, and Scotland
India Pesticides receives approvals for certain products in UK and Argentina
India Pesticides announced that it has received Technical Equivalence approval for one of its insecticide products in the United Kingdom and regi
Kochi to host 13th edition of Kerala Travel Mart on September 24th
Of the total, 1,200 buyers will attend as hosted buyers, while 300 will participate as non-hosted buyers, taking the total to 1,500 buyers
UPI MDR could cost FMCG trade up to 2,300 crore a year, distributors seek B2B exemption
From a small kirana to a regional distributor, a 0.4% payment charge could take thousands to lakhs of rupees annually as the same sales proceeds
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as oil prices fall
The benchmark S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq indexes opened slightly higher on Friday, while the Dow was flat as investors digested conflictin
BEML bags 5,400 cr order for 16 high-speed trains for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor
The NHSRCL contract builds on BEMLs ongoing 866.87 crore programme with Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai) for two indigenous high-speed trai
Tamil Nadu plans Agricultural Guidance Bureau to strengthen FPOs
The proposed bureau will support price forecasting, fair pricing access, and connecting farmers and FPOs to export markets
Yen slumps to two-week low after BOJ rate hike underwhelms
The Japanese yen faced a sharp decline against the dollar in the aftermath of the Bank of Japan's recent interest rate hike. This decision, which
Kaynes Semicon ramps up Sanand plant with 2.3-billion-unit annual capacity
The Union Cabinet, in 2024, approved the proposal of Kaynes Semicon to set up a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Sep 18, 2026
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Bitcoin vs Ethereum vs Solana: Which crypto asset is best positioned for the next bull run?
Bitcoin has gained 61.7% over five years, outperforming Ethereum and Solana, which declined 26.2% and 27.9%. Analysts attribute Bitcoins lead to
Keralam mulls floating solar projects to meet power demands: Minister Sunny Joseph
The power crisis can be addressed with innovative projects that are feasible given the States unique geographical and climatic conditions, Sunny
Andhra Pradesh SIPB clears investment proposals worth 22,177 crore
The proposed investments will have a potential to create19,739 jobs across sectorsincluding energy, IT and communications, food processing, manuf
Bank of Maharashtra raises $500 million in global debt
The debt instrument received an overwhelming response from international investors, with the order book reaching nearly three times the issue siz
Cochin Shipyard lays keel for Navys next generation missile vessels
CSL has six Next Generation Missile Vessels in its order book under a contract with the Indian Navy signed on March 30, 2023
Russia wants India to make 100 Su-57 fighter jets: What Moscow has proposed
Russia has proposed that India manufacture the Su-57 stealth fighter domestically, seeking a Su-30MKI-style partnership. While the IAF needs just
Renault India resumes exports to Sri Lanka after a gap of 7 years
First shipment of 100 Made-in-India vehicles dispatched from Chennai port; New Duster planned for Sri Lankan market
