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SBI Research estimates $127 billion in FCNR(B) deposits could support 25 trillion of additional bank credit and generate 5 trillion in notional profit over five years

The proposed 870-acre Silicon Valley at Naraj will serve as a dedicated semiconductor, electronics and IT hub as Odisha seeks to build an integrated ecosystem

MEA says attacks threatening navigation in Bab-el-Mandeb are unacceptable, while reiterating concerns over the impact of proposed US sanctions legislation on trade ties

According to police, an attacker rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the mosque premises, following which an exchange of fire with armed militants took place.

In a scenario where there is violation of rules and illegal mining, the violator will attract both civil liability as well as criminal liability for illegal mining, the ministry said

Telecom service providers can levy a termination charge of up to 5 paise on carriers originating undeclared A2P calls, including robocalls and AI-based calls

Air India's incoming CEO Tewolde Gebremariam on Friday met Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu. Naidu shared pictures of the meeting on X and said that with massive demand for better connectivity and enhanced passenger convenience, the airline has a challenging and important responsibility. On August 5, Air India announced the appointment of Gebremariam, a former Ethiopian Airlines Group chief, as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. He is expected to take charge after receivi

Congress candidate for the upcoming Nandigram assembly bypoll, Milan Pradhan, was arrested on Friday for his alleged involvement in the 2007 anti-land acquisition movement there, a senior party leader claimed. Another party leader, Subhasish Bhattacharya, was also arrested for allegedly preventing the police from apprehending Pradhan, he said. Pradhan, who has been named in more than 12 cases over the Nandigram land movement, was picked up from a hotel in Chandipur in Purba Medinipur district, t

He underlined that the public and private sectors should not be viewed as competitors but as organisations that complement each other.

Separation of ownership and control could increasingly be an option for businesses across the world, according to Cohen, who's a top global family enterprise academic

Achieving India's 'Viksit Bharat' vision will require critical private sector investment, as public expenditure alone cannot bridge the massive financing gap, Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur said on Friday. Speaking at a conference of finance ministers and finance secretaries of states and Union Territories, Thakur highlighted the sovereign rating upgrades from major international rating agencies received by India over the past one-and-a-half years, and said such global recognition un

TCS led the decline, erasing 30,754 crore in market value, while shares of Tata Chemicals, Tata Technologies and Tata Elxsi also fell sharply on Friday amid the row

At the current rate of growth, equal rights and opportunities for women will not be achieved for another 171 years, UN Women report says

EPC major sees a $100-150 billion modularisation opportunity over five years as skilled labour shortages, high costs and remote locations pose execution challenges

AMD India's Jaya Jagadish urges industry leaders to measure progress not only by hiring women but also by developing, promoting and empowering them to lead

State-run iron ore producer plans to cut operational emissions by at least 90 per cent through renewable energy, electrification, low-carbon fuels and CCUS

The India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Control Unauthorised Trade was held here on September 16-17, 2026

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said the Centre would extend full cooperation to the states to improve farmers' welfare and increase their income

The settlement follows Sebi's acceptance of NSE's proposals to resolve proceedings arising from the co-location and dark fibre matters for around 1,492 crore

Marathi film Gondhal has been chosen as India's official entry to the Oscars, the Film Federation of India announced on Friday. Written and directed by Santosh Davakhar, the film is set in rural Maharashtra and plays out over a night of a traditional ritual centred around a newly-wed couple. The film was chosen for Oscars 2027 from a list of 33 films, said P Seshadri, chairperson of the selection committee. Last year, India picked Neeraj Ghaywan's pandemic drama Homebound for its official submis

Trade ministers of India and Canada on Friday discussed the progress of ongoing negotiations for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The meeting was held between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Canada's International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu in Mumbai. The deliberations are important as both countries are aiming to conclude the negotiations by the end of this year. Both sides reaffirmed our leadership's commitment to expedite negotiations and co

Industry bodies say small retailers could seek to avoid the 0.4 per cent UPI MDR by shifting to bank transfers, splitting transactions or passing on the cost

RBI Deputy Governor S C Murmu says MDR will help the payments ecosystem recover costs, while cash continues to retain a significant role as a store of value

India Pesticides announced that it has received Technical Equivalence approval for one of its insecticide products in the United Kingdom and registration for one of its herbicide products in Argentina. These approvals mark an important step in the Company's international growth strategy and expand its access to two key overseas markets.

DCGI Rajeev Raghuvanshi says the panel includes AI experts and will discuss how AI used in drug discovery should be evaluated, approved and regulated

Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta says Bengal's economic revival should be linked to the wider growth of eastern India, with a focus on skills and services

The dispute concerns whether tax reassessment notices can be issued by jurisdictional assessing officers or must be routed through the faceless assessment mechanism

NHAI declares appointed date of 07 September 2026

NSE's closing auction session recorded its second-highest turnover since its introduction, as the rebalancing of FTSE indices drove trading activity on Thursday

MTF books at Angel One and Groww have grown strongly, providing brokerages an offset as overall trading volumes remain below the highs recorded in the June quarter

Industry leaders say India must own product design, improve manufacturing yields and develop materials capabilities to capture more value across the semiconductor supply chain.

Coal stocks at thermal plants fell to 29 mt in August from 50 mt a year ago as higher power demand lifted coal-based generation and strained inventory replenishment

At The Economic Times Enterprise AI Awards 2026

With effect from 18 September 2026

New Delhi [India], September 18: The Indian commercial real estate landscape is undergoing a massive structural transformation, as the post-pandemic evolution of hybrid schedules and a moderation in third-party IT service leasing redefine traditional office dynamics.

The decline came after reserves posted their biggest-ever weekly increase of $44.9 billion, driven by strong foreign currency inflows under the RBI's swap window

No online game has been granted registration by the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) so far, while 201 complaints related to online gaming have been received as of September 1

Outbound equity FDI commitments rose to $1.14 billion in August, while guarantees for overseas units increased to $2.23 billion from $1.2 billion a year earlier

At meeting held on 18 September 2026

The Andhra Pradesh SIPB, headed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, on Friday approved 10 projects entailing an investment of over Rs 500 crore. The IT and futuristic technology projects are expected to create nearly 9,000 jobs, according to a press release. State Investment Promotion Board met today and officially cleared 10 major IT and futuristic technology projects. The approved projects entail a total investment of Rs 526.25 crore and are projected to create 8,896 high-quality jobs acros

The government on Friday said it has relaxed the stockholding limit for bulk sugar consumers to 30 days from the existing 15 days, as the festive season approaches and demand is expected to pick up

Use time-based buckets, limit withdrawals and retain growth assets

The sharp rise follows higher STT rates effective from April 1, with the levy on futures raised to 0.05% and that on options premium turnover increased to 0.15%

Concerns that introducing a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) would spur a surge in cash transactions are unlikely to materialise, RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu said on Friday, adding that it was only an initial apprehension. From October 15, a 0.4 per cent MDR will apply to person-to-merchant UPI payments above Rs 2,000. The charge will be paid by merchants, not consumers, and will be capped at Rs 300 for transactions of Rs 75,000 or more. Payments between individuals, as well as the vas

Moody's cites stronger-than-expected economic activity and resilience to the West Asia conflict, but warns elevated energy prices could push inflation above its forecast

The offer received bids for 90.52 lakh shares as against 1 crore shares on offer.

The offer received bids for 58.97 crore shares as against 8.86 crore shares on offer.

The Supreme Court also indicated it could visit the NTA headquarters to assess its functioning, infrastructure, manpower and systems put in place for examinations

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says semiconductor self-reliance requires sovereign capabilities in critical areas while maintaining global partnerships and openness

Samsung and Motorola used Apple's first foldable iPhone to highlight their own experience in the category, but experts warn that building campaigns around a bigger rival carries risks