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In a draft circular released on 6 August, the central bank proposed limiting NBFC lending strictly to term loans.

Adani Airport, which operates the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai, had proposed temporarily discontinuing 265 of 770 weekly international departure slots from T2 of the airport from 25 October as part of the transition of international operations to Navi Mumbai. 

The RBI's rate path from here on remains data dependent beyond December 2026. However, the bar for a December pause is much higher now.

The Cabinet increased the EPF wage ceiling to 25,000, expanding coverage for 51 lakh employees. This change, the first in 12 years, raises employer contributions and enhances pension benefits for long-term subscribers, impacting total accumulated corpus.

CESC Ltd, the groups utility arm, deals with power distribution as well as renewable energy generation under its subsidiary Purvah Green Power Pvt Ltd. It has a market capitalization of a little over 17,400 crore.

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The asset manager has committed 4,300 crore to acquire and further develop Grade A warehousing parks across six major hubs, with ESR continuing to manage the properties.

Bajaj Finance has raised FD interest rates by 15-40 basis points across 12-60 month tenures. Senior citizens can now earn up to 8.15% on fresh deposits and 8.25% on renewals, while regular depositors can earn up to 7.75% and 7.85%, respectively.

A surge in FCNR(B) deposits has left banks flush with liquidity, reducing the immediate pressure to compete for deposits even as the RBI begins to drain the surplus.

India's AI sector is gaining prominence, with 19 individuals listed on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, collectively worth 3.07 lakh crore. 

Hindustan Unilever has raised detergent prices in October, affecting brands like Wheel, Rin, and Surf Excel. This year, Surf Excel products saw multiple price hikes due to rising input costs, including increased palm oil and packaging expenses.

India is contemplating reviving jet fuel price stabilisation fund amid rising prices, influenced by geopolitical turmoil. Discussions are ongoing with airlines and oil-marketing companies, as ATF constitutes 40% of airline expenses. IndiGo has raised its fuel surcharge in response to soaring costs.

Three post-pandemic consumer businesses show how founders are finding customers, developing products, building brands and scaling in a market where the barriers to entry have fallen.

Existing investor Krafton Inc. is expected to raise stake at the same valuation.

RBI governor Malhotra said RBI has not formed a view on Irdais proposed distribution reforms but will share its comments.

Despite the restructuring, HubSpot has maintained its revenue and non-GAAP operating income forecasts for both the third quarter of fiscal 2026 and the full year ending December 31, 2026.

Rising incomes and premiumization are driving market value, but shifts toward categories like beer and rigid state pricing controls pose ongoing challenges, says the industry body chief.

Airtel said that the users will be able to enjoy an international trip with free roaming every year with these new postpaid plans, along with all existing benefits, effective 8 October 2026.

Indian mobile tariffs could rise by 1215% within four to five months, according to Centrum Institutional Research. While Jio, Airtel and Vi have not confirmed any hike, prepaid and postpaid users may face higher bills if operators revise their plans.

Veeda Lifesciences has restarted a process to sell a majority stake at a $300-400 million valuation, with existing investor CX Partners expected to exit and fresh capital aimed at expansion.

EQT, Carlyle, Blackstone and ChrysCapital are amon eyeing a stake in Gemson, with the deal likely to help expand capabilities

The closing followed settlements with a coalition of US states and a Hollywood writers union, which removed the main legal barriers to one of the largest mergers in media history.

Elon Musk announced 110,000 Nvidia GB200 chips and 440,000 GB300s for Colossus 2, with plans for an additional 660,000. SpaceX seeks $40 billion in debt financing to acquire chips, reflecting the significant demand for AI computing power and ongoing large-scale financing deals.

The company is expanding beyond remittances into payments, lending and wealth management as it seeks to make India the centre of its global financial platform.

The developer plans to double its footprint over five years through premium residential projects while consolidating group real estate assets under a single platform.

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Codelco is investigating fresh evidence that copper production may have been double counted in 2024 and 2025, raising further questions over output figures at the Chilean state-owned miner.

The Warner Bros Discovery acquisition now gives CEO Ellison control over an entertainment portfolio that includes some of the world's most valuable film, television and streaming properties.