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OpenAI unveils GPT-6.1 Sol and Dots AI agents at DevDay

Sam Altman unveils lower-cost model at DevDay as OpenAI showcases always-on AI agents powered by GPT-6 Astra

30 Sep 2026 12:07 am
NCLAT issues notice to creditors on Subhash Chandra's plea; sets next hearing for October 29-30

A three-member Bench of NCLAT also granted a week's time to Subhash Chandra to file a rejoinder to the creditors' reply

29 Sep 2026 11:16 pm
OpenAI shelves GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns, halts October release

Model reportedly struggled with staying within authorised scope and accurately communicating its actions, even as rival Anthropic warns investors of potentially catastrophic AI risks

29 Sep 2026 9:15 pm
Cleartrip bets on holidays for growth; targets high-single-digit share

The platform is trying to build a new revenue engine around holidays after spending nearly two decades scaling its air and hotel businesses

29 Sep 2026 8:12 pm
Tata Trusts within right to seek merger, but Tata Sons can challenge: Lawyer

The proposed restructuring aims to take Tata Sons out from NBFC/CIC framework. Whether that objective could be achieved depend on final structure and RBIs assessment, not on unilateral decision by Tata Trusts or Tata Sons

29 Sep 2026 7:43 pm
If you miss India, youll miss a large chunk of 21st century: Manuel Muiz

In an interview to The Hindu, the former official in Spains foreign office also said that there is an immense case to be made for European companies to be investing in India

29 Sep 2026 7:20 pm
Global shares mixed after Wall Street dips; oil prices stabilise

U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices stabilised over uncertainties about U.S.-Iran talks and the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil shipments

29 Sep 2026 6:43 pm
ZEISS Group sees Indias tough operating terrain as global test lab

For ZEISS, Indias toughest conditions may become the proving ground for some of the worlds most resilient precision technologies; Chennai facility would go beyond being an R&D centre to become part of its global innovation network

29 Sep 2026 6:39 pm
Indian Oil plans to launch packaged drinking water under own brand across 43,000 fuel outlets

The oil marketing company proposes a multi-year aggregator-led revenue sharing model as part of a strategy to grow non-fuel revenue and offer value-added products to customers

29 Sep 2026 4:40 pm
Bengaluru-founded SiMa.ai raises $150 million

Physical AI in humanoids, automotive, and drones is the gateway to a $50 trillion market that has remained largely untouched by modern innovation, says Founder and CEO Krishna Rangasayee

29 Sep 2026 3:42 pm
SEBI drops shareholding case against Vinod Adani, finds no proof he controlled offshore funds

The market regulator dropped minimum public shareholding and fraud allegations against Vinod Adani and 11 other noticees, while imposing 20 lakh penalties on two of them for withholding information

29 Sep 2026 3:11 pm
Iran says no country in the region will be able to export oil if its exports stay blocked

No regional infrastructure would be safe if Iran had no security, Irans parliamentary speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said

29 Sep 2026 2:12 pm
India-China ties better than a couple of years ago: Jaishankar

Once the border standoff was resolved, it was natural that this would start to improve, S Jaishankar said

29 Sep 2026 12:55 pm
U.S. waives tariffs on certain speciality drugs from 20 countries, including India

Eligible products for the zero per cent tariff rate include all drugs designated for rare diseases, infertility treatments, cell therapies, gene therapies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and animal pharmaceuticals. Components of these drugs are also subject to a zero per cent tariff rate

29 Sep 2026 12:39 pm
Rupee falls 16 paise to 96.13 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said the rupee is under pressure largely due to the combination of firm oil and rising U.S. nominal and real yields, which together are drawing portfolio flows out of emerging markets, including India

29 Sep 2026 11:23 am
Insurance 2.0: After 100% FDI, distribution costs reset

General insurers would see the benchmark shift from gross written premium to domestic GDPI, with the ceiling trending towards 20% within five years against 32.1%

29 Sep 2026 10:49 am
Time runs short for Iran and America

Both Tehran and Washington must hear the bells toll as mistrust grows and global economies falter

29 Sep 2026 10:01 am
U.S., Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war

Irans seven-day plan envisages an end to all hostilities in Iran and Lebanon, the unfreezing of billions of dollars worth of Iranian assets, an end to sanctions on Iranian oil and the lifting of the US blockade on Iranian ports.

29 Sep 2026 4:51 am
UAE signals another $25 billion investment in India; eyes ports, energy and space sectors: Goyal

India and the UAE have set a target of doubling bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032 after trade reached around $100 billion. The target was agreed by the two countries earlier this year.

29 Sep 2026 3:00 am
SEBI clears Vinod Adani and settles Gautam Adani in MPS violations case

SEBI said the foundational allegations of effective control by Vinod Adani over two foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and Opal Investment Pvt Ltd were not established.

28 Sep 2026 10:21 pm
India has over 80 days fuel reserves: Puri

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri also stated that India was not just a major consumer but actively looking to shape the global conversation around energy.

28 Sep 2026 9:33 pm
Sun Pharma inks pact with LIB Therapeutics to sell LDL-C drug

Lerodalcibep is approved in the EU under the brand name Lyrokaul. In the U.S, it is FDA-approved under the brand name Lerochol

28 Sep 2026 9:15 pm
Tata Trusts proposes recast of Tata Sons to avoid listing

Mulls merger of Tata Electronics, TCE with Tata Sons to make it an operating co, asks Tata Sons to approve proposal and apply to RBI for deregulation.

28 Sep 2026 8:53 pm
West Asia worries send benchmark indices to six-month low; third 1% plunge in 10 sessions

The latest correction comes after a period of muted market movement, with investors balancing domestic growth prospects against external risks, including geopolitical tensions and commodity price volatility

28 Sep 2026 8:01 pm
Industrial growth quickens to 8% in August on broad-based uptick

Growth in the Index of Industrial Production, data on which was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Monday, was last quicker in June 2026 when it touched 8.8%.

28 Sep 2026 7:33 pm
NMDC commissions 2 MTPA pellet plant in Nagarnar

The project is part of broader expansion and diversification strategy, particularly as it eyes raising iron ore production capacity to 100 million tonnes in the long term

28 Sep 2026 7:17 pm
Natco Pharma to enhance total investment in eGenesis to $25 million

Natco Pharmas Canadian subsidiary will invest $13.7 million, while Natco Pharma USA LLC will contribute $3 million

28 Sep 2026 6:58 pm
U.K. police question five men held near air base used by U.S. to strike Iran

Counterterrorism officers are leading the investigation near the Fairford air base, with a source saying an Iranian-linked motive is considered most likely.

28 Sep 2026 1:46 pm
Bank strike: Why has UFBU deferred it and not called it off?

The United Forum of Bank Unions decided to defer the proposed three-day bank strike following progress in discussions with the IBA

28 Sep 2026 1:42 pm
Iran has no plans for talks with U.S., says state media

Iran's UN delegation has no plans for negotiations, even as U.S. President Donald Trump says he expects talks to resume soon.

28 Sep 2026 1:11 pm
28 Sep 2026 1:07 pm
Oil prices spike after Trump rejects Iran truce offer

The market is still pricing some probability that everyone eventually finds their way back to the table, even if they continue to spend the next few weeks shouting across it first

28 Sep 2026 11:38 am
Rupee falls 20 paise to 95.95 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.89 against the American currency and lost further ground to touch 95.95

28 Sep 2026 10:57 am
Watch: Trump rejects Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz and end fighting

Donald Trump says he rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end hostilities in the Middle East.

28 Sep 2026 8:58 am
South Korea demands Ukraine apology over denial of confidential deal on Norths prisoners of war

The incident came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the United Nations that his country had sent two North Korean soldiers to the South, adding they were ot easy to capture alive.

28 Sep 2026 8:52 am
MPSC aspirants defer Pune stir to October 2 after police nod; CM meeting likely before protest

Police issued notices to student representatives and administrators of Telegram groups used by MPSC aspirants, warning them against organising or encouraging an unauthorised agitation.

28 Sep 2026 8:00 am
Trump expects new Iran talks despite rejecting deal offer

Iran's plan called for a cessation of all hostilities in West Asia, including in Lebanon, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and a return to the conditions in the ceasefire deal that fell apart a few months ago

28 Sep 2026 4:32 am
Bank unions defer three-day nationwide strike after understandings reached with IBA

A high-level committee of the Indian Banks Association and UFBU will be formed immediately to deliberate on the issue of declaring the remaining Saturdays as holidays, the statement said

27 Sep 2026 11:49 pm
Following court order, JKCA holds annual general meeting, discusses Irani Cup

The court directed that any decision taken at the AGM shall not be declared

27 Sep 2026 10:04 pm
A data-driven analysis of mutual funds vs. PMS

Across an entire 10-year period, mutual funds delivered an average return of 14.5% CAGR, outperforming the PMS average of 14.0% CAGR by 50 bps, ICRA and PMS Bazaar data show

27 Sep 2026 6:39 pm