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India's current account deficit widens to $4.2 bn in Q1 as trade gap grows

Balance of payments recorded a deficit of $8.1 billion in Q1FY27 as portfolio outflows weighed, compared with a surplus of $4.5 billion in the year-ago quarter

1 Sep 2026 8:21 pm
Telge Projects acquires Wheaton Detailing Services Inc.

To strengthen its service capabilities in the U.S. structural engineering market

1 Sep 2026 7:50 pm
Banking system surplus liquidity hits 4-year high on strong FCNR(B) flows

Rupee appreciates to two-month high on RBI intervention

1 Sep 2026 7:43 pm
India's current account deficit widens to $4.2 billion in Q1: RBI data

Merchandise trade deficit at USD 86.1 billion in the April-June period of 2026-27 was higher than USD 68.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025-26.

1 Sep 2026 7:42 pm
FMCG distributors seek govt norms for storage at quick-commerce dark stores

AICPDF seeks mandatory norms linking SKU capacity with storage space, along with standards for ventilation, sanitation, temperature control and food segregation

1 Sep 2026 7:40 pm
UBL sees positive demand momentum in Q2, invests 110 cr in Maha brewery

United Breweries Ltd (UBL) continues to see positive demand momentum in the first two months of the ongoing second quarter, driven by growth in premium brands, according to its Managing Director and CEO, Vivek Gupta. UBL has maintained its FY27 outlook of double-digit revenue growth, with the premium brands portfolio expected to grow over 20 per cent, despite an estimated Rs 300-350 crore cost impact from the ongoing war-related disruptions this fiscal, he said on Tuesday. When asked about the d

1 Sep 2026 6:29 pm
Govt cuts dealers' sugar stock holding to 2,000 qtls to curb retail prices

The Centre on Tuesday further tightened the stock holding limit for sugar dealers, cutting it from 4,000 quintals to 2,000 quintals, effective from September 15 to November 30, as it looked to rein in high retail prices of the sweetener. The stock holding limit of 4,000 quintals, first imposed on August 1, will, however, remain unchanged for Kolkata and its extended metropolitan areas, considering the specific market requirements of the region, the food ministry said in a statement. The move is

1 Sep 2026 6:28 pm
INR near two-month high; muted equities, higher oil prices cap gains

The Indian rupee gained 28 paise to close at nearly two-month high of 94.94 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday on robust domestic growth. Moreover, the MSCI index rebalancing refers to the August quarterly review adjustments, which triggered over $1.5 billion in passive foreign inflows into Indian equities on August 31, 2026, providing a significant boost to the Indian rupee (INR). However, Indias BSE Sensex closed virtually unchanged at 76,944 on Tuesday, as traders weighed ongoing

1 Sep 2026 6:04 pm
Current account deficit stands at 0.5% of GDP in Q1FY27

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated India's current account deficit stood at US$ 4.2 billion (0.5 per cent of GDP) in Q1:2026-27 as compared to US$ 3.4 billion (0.4 per cent of GDP) in Q1:2025-26. Merchandise trade deficit at US$ 86.1 billion in Q1:2026-27 was higher than US$ 68.9 billion in Q1:2025-26. Net services receipts increased to US$ 51.6 billion in Q1:2026-27 from US$ 47.9 billion a year ago.

1 Sep 2026 6:04 pm
1 Sep 2026 6:04 pm
Construction equipment industry raises FY27 growth forecast to 9-12%

Improved infrastructure project execution prompts the CE industry to lift its FY27 domestic sales growth forecast; exports are expected to rise around 30 per cent

1 Sep 2026 6:02 pm
Gains ahead for LG Electronics after strong Q1 show, positive outlook

Broad-based category growth, premiumisation and localisation support LG Electronics India's outlook, though the recent stock rally has raised valuation concerns

1 Sep 2026 5:21 pm
Quick Wrap: Nifty MNC Index falls 1.57%

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1 Sep 2026 5:16 pm
SC quashes FIRs against Neet protesters across country, bars fresh cases

Following the court's order, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das told the Bench that the organisation was withdrawing its proposed September 5 protest march in Delhi

1 Sep 2026 3:47 pm
India name 26-member squad for Panama, Brazil and Uruguay friendlies

Indian men's football team head coach Khalid Jamil on Monday named a 26-member squad for next month's FIFA international window, with the Blue Tigers set to face Panama, Brazil and Uruguay in high-profile friendlies. India will take on Panama on September 26 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru before travelling to Kolkata to face five-time world champions Brazil on October 3 and two-time world champions Uruguay on October 6. All three opponents featured at the FIFA World Cup earlier this

1 Sep 2026 2:35 pm
Three-year Slam drought raises questions for Djokovic after US Open loss

Novak Djokovic waved goodbye, made a heart shape with his hands and blew kisses to the crowd as he walked off the court inside Arthur Ashe Stadium to a standing ovation. Among those applauding in return were Djokovic's 11-year-old son Stefan, while his 8-year-old daughter Tara covered her eyes and loaded her floppy-eared stuffed animal into a bag that went around her shoulder. Back down on the court, Djokovic had his two black bags - one containing his rackets and the other more equipment - hang

1 Sep 2026 2:32 pm
Konstas, Handscomb, Richardson join Australia A squad for 2026 India tour

Australia on Tuesday named a 14-member squad, featuring several players with senior international experience, including pacer Ben Dwarshuis, Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney, for their series against India A in Puducherry later this month. Cricket Australia's (CA) National Selection Panel said the tour holds great importance as it looks to expose players to subcontinental conditions and prepare them for the challenges of playing in India. A stand out performance in the red ball series will make

1 Sep 2026 2:06 pm
Bravo, Pollard, Narine honoured with stand at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad

Trinidad and Tobago's most celebrated cricketers -- Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine -- unveiled a stand named after them at the historic Queen's Park Oval. The stand unveiling, held on Monday, is part of the Queen's Park Cricket Club's (QPCC) celebrations, marking Trinidad & Tobago's 64th Independence Day. It recognises the three homegrown stars whose achievements have contributed significantly to the country's legacy in international and franchise cricket. The stand was formerly k

1 Sep 2026 1:56 pm
PCB revamps squad after England rout; seven players and coaches sent home

In an unusual move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday decided to send seven members of its touring Test squad home and replace them with a fresh set of players ahead of the third and final match against England. Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad have all been released from the squad, the PCB announced. The Board also released head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul, replacing them with Mike Hesson

1 Sep 2026 1:53 pm
1 Sep 2026 10:51 am
Milky Mist zooms 9.5% as Q1 profit surges multi-fold, up 65% over IPO price

Milk Mist, which listed on the bourses on August 18 after a solid response to its initial public offering (IPO), trades 65 per cent above its offer price of 140 based on today's intraday high.

1 Sep 2026 9:56 am
1 Sep 2026 9:04 am
EquityList Launches AI-Native Cap Table & Compliance OS, Redefining How Companies Manage Equity

With $20B+ in securities across 650+ companies and 80,000+ stakeholders in 16 countries, EquityList is building the OS for equity ownership-designed to understand context and take action.

1 Sep 2026 8:55 am
Climate change may be making El Nino events stronger, suggests study

A new study suggests that El Ninos - the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures - are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change. El Ninos are more than 36% stronger than they were before the industrial age began in the mid 1800s, with a 16% jump in just the last 40 years showing that the increase is accelerating, according to a study in Thursday's journal Science. The findings come as a strong El Nino that formed a couple months ago is

28 Aug 2026 7:55 am
Gandhi's 'A Thought For the Day' collection makes history at 16.20 crore

The collection includes 688 reflections from Gandhi, written every day over 2 years and intended as a personal guidance

20 Aug 2026 9:04 pm
TN govt mandates rendition of Tamil Thaai Vazhthu first at official events

The Tamil Nadu government has issued an order mandating the singing of the official state song - Tamil Thaai Vazhthu - first in the sequence of songs to be rendered at all official events. The GO directs that the state song should be rendered first at all public, educational, and government functions, and the directive enforces standing when the anthem is being rendered while exempting the differently-abled persons. The GO issued by Chief Secretary M Sai Kumar on August 12 follows a unanimous re

13 Aug 2026 11:44 am
Tata Group's consumer push gathered pace under Chandrasekaran's leadership

The creation of Tata Consumer Products and acquisitions of Capital Foods, Organic India and Soulfull helped the group build a larger, diversified portfolio of consumer brands

12 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
Where should you park your FD money? Small finance banks offer up to 8.50%

FD rates: Small finance banks lead with 8%+, while big banks offer up to 6.75%

12 Aug 2026 9:08 am