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Russia sanctions Bill, Saudi pipeline closure push Indias crude oil import price to 5-month high
Indias crude oil import basket price surges to $131.19 a barrel as fears of supply shocks rise
GRT Jewellers launches 431 crore open offer for remaining TBZ stake
The Chennai-based jeweller is expanding its footprint as it moves to consolidate ownership of the legacy jewellery brand and enter northern marke
Samsung India expects double-digit growth in H2 fuelled by festive demand, premiumisation
Festival demand and AI-enabled appliances drive premium segment growth across categories
US tariff threat pushes India Inc to new markets as cost gap narrows to 8%: Mukundan
Companies are exploring wider market access, stronger partnerships and faster execution as India seeks to improve competitiveness amid changing t
DGFT clears 642 UK cars for import under India-UK FTA quota
Only OEMs, dealers and channel partners were eligible to apply for the TRQ
Exide Industries eyes Europe battery exports growth with Germanys ExCom tie-up
The lead-acid batteries, produced at Exides plants in India, will be marketed and sold under the ExCom brand
Renesas crosses 1,000 employees in India, expands footprint with Pune office
The company has offices in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Noida, with a Pune office opening later this year, says Malini Narayanamoorthi, President of
PM to inaugurate three-day Semicon India 2026 on Thursday
Event brings together global/ Indian companies, policymakers, investors, researchers, start-ups, academic institutions and students from across t
Microsoft AI chief flags dangers of Anthropic training Claude on ideas of consciousness, welfare
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman says Claude welfare training can hinder shutdown
SC says falsely quoting judges in online clips crosses over from contempt to crime
A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was referring to online representation of oral remarks
Mirae Asset AIF settles SEBI case on investment concentration for 12.75 lakh
SEBIs examination found that the concentration exceeded the prescribed threshold during part of the review period
India weighs vegetable oil import duty cut as prices rise
The move could help contain prices as households increase consumption of palm oil, soyoil and sunflower oil during the festival season
NHC Foods to acquire majority stake in Lotmor Brands, Walyas Beverages
Under the proposed transactions, NHC Foods will acquire an 88% stake in Lotmor Brands and 80% stake in Walyas Beverages
Plea in SC challenges MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2,000
New Delhi: A public interest litigation (PIL) matter has been filed in the Supreme Court, challenging the Centres decision to impose a merchant d
Why does Venus have no moon? New theory points to celestial cannibalism
Scientists say Venus extremely slow rotation may have sealed the fate of a possible moon, causing it to spiral into the planet
China revokes 3 more Indian rice exporters licences for alleged GMO presence in shipments
Indian exporters say the rejected consignments were found not to have any genetic material when re-exported to other nations
Canada and the EU: What could associate member status mean?
Canada and the EU are exploring a deeper partnership that could expand cooperation on trade, defence, technology, energy and critical minerals
Creating an effective emergency fund involves assessing essential expenses and estimating recovery time based on personal situations.
Inheritance of online businesses in India: What happens to a creators digital assets after death?
Succession planning for account access, earnings, intellectual property and commercial agreements is essential.
The 8th Central Pay Commission will visit Bengaluru on October 7-8, meeting with employee unions and pensioner associations to discuss various de
Livestock product exports up 44% in April-August
Much of the growth in livestock product exports was driven by strong demand for Indian buffalo meat from Vietnam, Malaysia and other markets
Brokers call: Happy Forgings (Buy)
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US retail sales rise 1.2% as motor vehicle purchases increase
The August increase followed a revised July decline and came as households continued spending despite stubbornly high inflation and selective buy
J&Ks EV targets hinge on consumer demand, charging network
Winter conditions are another consideration for Kashmirs electric vehicle market, where temperatures can fall to around minus 8C and even lower i
US stocks today: US stocks open higher ahead of much-anticipated Fed rate decision
US stocks open higher on Wednesday after a two-day slide, helped by easing oil prices as investors await the Federal Reserves interest-rate decis
Higher savings for close to 8 crore workers as Cabinet approves 25,000 EPFO wage ceiling
This change will elevate monthly provident fund contributions from 1,800 to 3,000, enhancing savings and social security for employees.
No foreign influence behind UPI MDR decision: Finance Ministry
New Delhi: The Union Finance Ministry on Wednesday, September 16, clarified that there was no foreign influence behind the decision to impose a 0
Infosys expands Indore Development Center with new 330,000-sq. ft. block
Infosys Indore currently has more than 3,300 employees supporting global clients across Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), Retail,
Chennai Port sets record for highest single-day pig iron exports
The latest shipment surpassed the ports previous single-day record of 13,208 tonnes handled on July 30, 2026
Lam Research to invest 10,000 cr in first silicon component manufacturing facility in India
The company also incorporated India into its global supply chain and trained thousands of individuals for the semiconductor industry through work
Indias critical mineral import dependence rises as demand surges: NITI Aayog
Coppers import value more than tripled from $3.3 billion in 2015 to $11.8 billion in 2025
MDR charges tax-deductible as business expense, say tax experts
Experts argue that since MDR fees are akin to other operational costs, such as rent and salaries, they should qualify for deductions, ultimately
DRA invests 159 crore to acquire land parcel in South Chennai; plans premium residential development
The estimated gross development value will be around 1,200 crore
Metas personal AI agent Muse likely to face stringent India trust test
Experts at Gartner say Muse AIs successful deployment would require strong governance around consent, data handling and accountability
Mint Explainer | Will MDR hit UPI payment transaction volumes?
MDR on UPI payments is not expected to significantly impact overall transaction volumes, given that only 4% of total UPI transactions are expecte
Gold, silver prices rise on bargain buying, dip in crude oil rates
Gold rebounds 1,200 to 1.55 lakh per 10 grams; Silver jumps 7,400 to 2.42 lakh per kilogram
SIP returns in last 3 yrs remain lacklustre even as inflows hit new high
Except for the average SIP return of 13 per cent each from small and mid-cap funds, all the schemes have delivered a single-digit return
Jindal Supreme IPO subscribed 7.53 times on Day 1 led by retail investors
Jindal Supreme India Ltd has fixed a price band of 88-93 per share for the IPO
Listing will provide Tata Sons more power to fund Groups big projects: InGovern
A public Tata Sons would be better equipped to allocate capital between established businesses and newer ventures, says InGovern
Pet owners turn out to be biggest takers of air purifiers
Pet owners represent about 17 per cent of the consumer voice for air purifiers
Government removes registration requirement for small exporters in bid to reduce compliance burden
According to the data presented by the government covering 2021-22 to 2025-26, low-value exports account for a significant share of shipping bill
Samsung India expects double-digit growth in H2 appliances biz on festive demand
The company is encouraged by its festive sales in 2026, which started with Onam in Kerala and are expected to continue the momentum
SBI is hiring for senior roles, including a Group Chief Information Security Officer, with IT qualifications. Marketing Executive and Dean positi
GJC seeks review of 67% hike in gold hallmarking fee
GJC said it supports mandatory hallmarking for purity assurance and consumer protection but calls for a transparent cost assessment and stakehold
Aditya Birla Group entity seeks GIFT City nod to enter aircraft leasing
The proposed venture comes as GIFT Citys aircraft-leasing ecosystem expands, with 37 entities operating and 412 aviation assets as of June 2026
GIFT City jumps nine places to 37th in global financial centres ranking
The report highlighted GIFT City as one of 15 international centres expected to grow significantly in importance over the next two to three years
In graphs | Why private banks and foreign UPI apps stand to gain from the MDR charge
The Hindu analysed data from the NPCI to find out how much money can be made from the MDR charge on UPI transactions and who stands to gain the m
Intellectual property: MAHE workshop highlights need for commercialisation
Workshop brings together experts and participants to explore various aspects of intellectual property, technology transfer, commercialisation and
Cabinet raises EPFO wage ceiling to Rs 25,000; 51 lakh employees to benefit
The revision follows a 12-year gap and reflects sustained wage growth, rising incomes and continued expansion of formal employment, the governmen
Indian bonds rise on short covering before Fed decision
Indian government bonds saw gains as crude oil prices retreated from recent highs. Traders squared short positions before the Federal Reserve's a
Rupee loses 7 paise to settle at 95.95 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said the rupees slide was capped by positive domestic equity markets, even as crude oil prices remained elevated amid escalating U.
The tribunal held that a complaint seeking relief under RERA was not maintainable before the Karnataka RERA.
ASF Group rents 4 lakh sq ft office space to Genpact in Gurugram
ASF Group has struck a major leasing agreement, providing Genpact with four lakh square feet at the prestigious ASF Insignia in Gurugram. This mo
Taneira launches Pujo campaign tracing a daughters journey with the saree
The campaign follows a Bengali daughters relationship with the saree through different life stages, connecting family, tradition and the festival
Fed watch freezes Dalal Street; Nifty ekes out modest gains after brutal sell-off
The Nifty 50 closed at 23,217.60, up 99 points, while the BSE Sensex ended at 74,336.45, gaining 332.63 points
RBI absorbs 2.9 lakh crore to suck excess liquidity
The latest operation comes against the backdrop of surplus liquidity in the banking system, which has crossed 9 lakh crore.
Empower India to acquire Valiance Engineers in all-equity transaction
Transaction to be structured as a 100% non-cash share swap via the preferential allotment of fresh equity shares of Empower India
UPI MDR: Retailers, clothing manufacturers flag impact of 0.4% charge on MSMEs
Industry bodies said the additional transaction cost could put pressure on retailers already operating on thin margins during the festive sales p
ZOYA Jewels TIFF moment with Penlope Cruz
Penlope Cruzs appearance marks a rare instance of Indian jewellery house securing placement on a major international film festival red carpet, ty
SK Hynix in talks with Intel about deal to make memory chips in US for the first time
A deal would relieve pressure on Intel, which has been struggling, and mark a big win for the Trump administration, which has been ramping up pre
Kerala Startup Mission joins national initiative to promote ST-led startups
The partnership is aimed at providing structured capacity-building, mentorship, market linkages and investment-readiness support to ST-led enterp
VFS Global opens South Korea Visa application centre in New Delhi
The expansion brings VFS Globals total South Korea visa processing network to nine centres across six countries
Kerala agri university to transfer chocolate-making technology to farmer group
The technology transfer was undertaken to enhance the value of cocoa farmers produce and promote cocoa-based entrepreneurial activities
Family-run businesses may fall to 12% by 2035 from 49% now: KPMG
KPMG Global Family Business Report 2026 findings were highlighted at the CII Family Business Conclave Preserving Legacy, Powering Purpose, Accel
IndusInd Bank expands HYROX India tie-up to Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Noida
IndusInd Bank customers to get cashback offers and race-day benefits including priority check-in, dedicated access lanes and curated on-ground ex
Keralam steps up push to fast-track flagship projects, attract investments
The Chief Minister says that the support of the Malayali diaspora could be leveraged, particularly for income-generating projects
Maruti Suzuki among 8 large-cap stocks to hit 52-week lows and fall up to 12% in a month
Eight BSE 100 Largecap TMC stocks hit fresh 52-week lows despite the Sensex gaining 332 points on Wednesday. Shree Cement, Maruti Suzuki, IRFC, B
Capri Gold Loans rolls out Vyapar Mahotsav
Capri Global arm slashes gold loan rates to 11% for four days; stocks rise 0.61%
Hero Motors IPO subscription: Issue subscribed 1.18 times on first day
The issue comprises fresh shares worth 600 crore and an offer-for-sale of 400 crore by promoters, with listing expected September 23.
SFO Technologies unveil Primary Power Distribution System for first indigenous aircraft
The PPDS will serve as the electrical nerve centre for the 19-seater SARAS MKII aircraft
TTD to provide 2 lakh insurance cover to every pilgrim visiting Tirumala
The scheme will be Aadhaar-based and provided online, as the government outlines plans to develop Tirumala as a sacred pilgrimage centre
Can visiting India bring your overseas salary under the tax net? What NRIs should know
An NRI in Singapore for 12 years visited India to manage inherited assets after their mother's death. They anticipate a three-month stay and are
Varun Chakravarthy ruled out of Asian Games, Vipraj Nigam to replace him
The 22-year-old Nigam, who represents Delhi Capitals in the IPL, has so far played 19 matches in the league, taking 13 wickets
Markets Rebound: Sensex Up 333 Pts, Nifty Above 23,200
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday, driven by value buying in banking stocks and select heavyweight counters, with
Traders To Promote Cash Payments After New UPI Fee
The central government has introduced a 0.4 per cent fee on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, prompting traders' associations to advocate for
Government asks cab aggregators to stop advance tipping option: Consumer Affairs Secy Khare
Central Consumer Protection Authority slapped a 10 lakh penalty on ride-hailing platform Rapido for various unfair business practices, including
What Should Traders Check Before Choosing a Forex Broker?
Choosing a forex broker affects how you trade, what you pay, how your funds are handled, and which markets you can access. With brokers competing
GST on UPI MDR for Transactions Above Rs 2,000: What Merchants Need to Know
Merchants will be subject to an 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for UPI payments exceeding Rs 2,000,
How your income and credit score shape your loan approval chances
Markets rebound on value buying; Sensex climbs nearly 333 pts, Nifty ends above 23,200
Mumbai, Sep 16 (PTI) Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday on value buying after falling sharply in the previous sessi
CM Revanth invites Singapore firms to invest in Telangana
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, September 16, invited companies from Singapore to invest in Telangana. Reddy made the pro
UPI MDR above Rs 2,000 to attract 18% GST, merchants can claim input tax credit
UPI payments to merchants above two thousand rupees will attract a zero point four percent merchant discount rate. Merchants will pay eighteen pe
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equity markets ended higher on Wednesday, tracking gains across regional markets, as expectations
AI, algorithms and human judgement: The future of portfolio management
AI is moving beyond technology and reshaping how investors analyse markets, manage risk and construct portfolios. As algorithms become increasing
Bitcoin trades near $75,000 as CLARITY Act setback weighs, Fed decision in focus
Bitcoin fell below $75,000 to a September low after the US Senate rejected the CLARITY Act cloture vote 50-49. Ethereum and major altcoins also d
