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IPO pipeline stays strong with 72 firms seeking to raise 1.70 lakh crore

Retail demand remains robust even as experts caution against excessive exuberance and rich valuations

20 Sep 2026 10:19 pm
Editorial. Stick it out

US tariff threat on Russian crude shouldnt rattle India

20 Sep 2026 9:54 pm
Indias biotech start-ups need patient capital to drive novel drug innovation, industry leaders say

Industry leaders call for bigger investments, policy predictability, risk capital pool, and more, at CII Pharma and Life Sciences Summit

20 Sep 2026 9:33 pm
Keralam weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains from Sep 20-24

IMD says there is possibility of thunderstorms at isolated places in Keralam from September 20 to 21

20 Sep 2026 8:46 pm
Devastated by Taliban, ignored by all

A heartbreaking account of the fresh wave of cruelty and violence against Afghan women

20 Sep 2026 8:44 pm
A portrait of a storied building

The history of the Parliament from within its walls

20 Sep 2026 8:42 pm
Grahaa Space accelerates launch plans for Earth-observation satellites

With increasing customer interest, the company aims to monetise its Earth-observation data across various sectors

20 Sep 2026 8:32 pm
P4 poverty alleviation initiative gains steady ground in Andhra Pradesh

Palnadu leads Andhra P4 drive with 98.61% secretariat-BK integration; several districts above 95%; Nandyal tops Margadarshi linkage as Naidus poverty programme widens reach

20 Sep 2026 8:27 pm
Boardroom to Courtroom: Tata Sons-Trusts battle appears headed for courts as Salve, Singhvi take opposing sides

Senior advocate Harish Salve is understood to be advising the Chandrasekaran-led Tata Sons, while senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi has entered the fray on behalf of Tata Trusts

20 Sep 2026 8:20 pm
OMCs under recovery on LPG up 5% in August

PSU OMC losses ballooned due to selling LPG below international prices, which surged significantly after February 28, 2026 due to the West Asia conflict

20 Sep 2026 8:02 pm
SC-backed AoA rights at heart of Tata Trusts challenge to N Chandra reappointment

The Trusts argued that the September 17 board resolution granting Chandrasekaran a fresh five-year term failed to satisfy a mandatory requirement under the AoA

20 Sep 2026 7:57 pm
Gold, silver rates to remain volatile this week: Heres what to watch out for

Investors to focus on fresh batch of economic data, including mid-month manufacturing and services PMI readings from major economies, among others

20 Sep 2026 7:33 pm
MeitY to take up semiconductor companies concerns with Finance Ministry to ease hurdles at Customs

The issue is significant because semiconductor facilities depend heavily on imported materials, making speedy customs clearance critical

20 Sep 2026 7:24 pm
SEBI board may take up changes to PMS, settlement regulations

Proposals on FPI participation in commodity derivatives, advertising framework may also be considered

20 Sep 2026 7:12 pm
Rajasthan farmers sell moong below MSP as Govt yet to decide MSP purchase

Rajasthan moong arrivals surge 10-fold, but farmers get 15% below MSP; average realisation at 7,452/quintal against MSP of 8,780

20 Sep 2026 7:09 pm
Agrochemical body ACFI seeks 5,000-7,500 crore programme for the sector

ACFI-KPMG paper calls for time-bound PLI-style incentives, power subsidies and single-window regulation to cut China cost gap

20 Sep 2026 7:02 pm
Samsung witnessing rapid growth in demand for AI appliances in India

More than half of appliances sold by Samsung in India are now AI-enabled devices

20 Sep 2026 6:53 pm
Adani seeks Centres nod for US pre-clearance at Navi Mumbai airport

Proposal envisages a facility at Navi Mumbai airport that would allow passengers to undergo US immigration and customs checks before departure on direct flights

20 Sep 2026 6:26 pm
What will drive stock markets this week? Analysts flag oil moves, West Asia worries and more

Trading activity of foreign investors and trends in global markets would also be tracked by investors, analysts say

20 Sep 2026 6:16 pm
Tata Trusts challenges Chandra's reappointment, says casting vote cannot override AoA

Tata Trusts says resolution could not have been validly passed after one of the two Trust-nominated directors voted against it as majority amongst two is two and not one

20 Sep 2026 5:31 pm
Tata Trusts and Tata Sons prepare for legal battle over Tata Group control

Both sides are being advised by lawyers who have represented Indias biggest companies

20 Sep 2026 5:09 pm
CIAL to enter the global aviation consultancy sector with expert services initiative

The new initiative, CIAL ACES, will be inaugurated on September 24 by the CM and CIAL Chairman V D Satheesan

20 Sep 2026 4:51 pm
20 Sep 2026 4:02 pm
Protein push packs a punch for Arboreal; 125 crore expansion on the cards

Ingredient technology firm raises 230 crore as demand for protein, sugar-reduction and functional ingredients outpaces production capacity.

20 Sep 2026 4:01 pm
UP affirms its top position in tax collection, followed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu

Kerala posts fastest growth of about 22%; Gujarat tops capex

20 Sep 2026 3:59 pm
Companies are hiring more people from smaller cities citing cost efficiency, loyalty

Indias hiring landscape is increasingly moving beyond traditional metropolitan centres as tier II, III cities gain ground, report says

20 Sep 2026 3:30 pm
Traders forum in Keralam to boycott UPI transactions on Oct 15

With profit margins remaining limited amid intense competition, the additional fee on every transaction would increase operating costs and worsen the crisis faced by the sector

20 Sep 2026 3:29 pm
Auto battle shifts into high gear ahead of festive season

From CNG cars to electric motorcycles and heavy trucks, manufacturers are rolling out fresh products to win buyers

20 Sep 2026 3:24 pm
Foundation stone laid for Adani Powers 48,000 cr thermal power project in Assam

Beyond power generation, the group is also developing and operating Guwahatis Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

20 Sep 2026 3:04 pm
ICAI issues SSA 5000 to align sustainability assurance with global standards

The framework aims to provide a consistent basis for assurance engagements while addressing evolving reporting requirements across the country

20 Sep 2026 2:57 pm
BPCL, ARAI partner on EV cooling technologies and next-generation fuels

Collaboration spans advanced lubricants, thermal-management fluids and E20-compatible fuel technologies as India pursues a dual-track mobility transition.

20 Sep 2026 2:45 pm
SME IPO: Liqvd Digital India issue to open on Sep 23; price band fixed at 51-54

The company fixes a price band of 51-54 per equity share

20 Sep 2026 2:36 pm
India's exports to core BRICS markets surge 34% in April-August; China leads

According to the commerce ministry data, exports to the four core BRICS economies grew by 34%, rising from $14.9 billion in April-August 2025-26 to $19.9 billion in April-August 2026-27

20 Sep 2026 2:28 pm
Trump-Xi showdown casts a shadow over the global economy

Looming over the meeting are Chinese export curbs on critical minerals and rare earths that have caused supply shocks for US and other global companies

20 Sep 2026 2:16 pm
Oriental Insurance to invest 500 cr over 3 years to bolster digital capabilities

A data lake project is a centralised storage repository that holds vast amounts of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data in its raw format

20 Sep 2026 2:10 pm
India semiconductor market projected to touch $200 billion by 2035: EY-IESA Report

Consumer electronics accounts for 30% of Indias semiconductor market, followed by the automotive sector at 16 per cent and industrial applications at 15%

20 Sep 2026 12:28 pm
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its conditions are met

Iran must both fight and negotiate, Qalibaf said, adding that Tehran would use military force to push back its enemies

20 Sep 2026 12:07 pm
FPIs turn cautious; withdraw 20,974 core from equities in September amid global uncertainty

The latest outflow comes after foreign investors returned to Indian equities in July and August, when they invested 20,200 crore and 29,630 crore, respectively, according to data from CDSL

20 Sep 2026 11:51 am
IMD: Monsoon exiting Rajasthan as Bay low awaits turn to intensify

A 15% rain deficit as on date leaves kharif yields exposed to a late-season gamble: showers from a deep depression could replenish soil moisture, but extreme rain could damage mature crops

20 Sep 2026 11:51 am
Thiruvananthapuram to host Social Entrepreneurship Conclave on Sept 30

KSUM aims to provide support for innovative ideas through funding, mentorship, market access, branding and other forms of assistance

20 Sep 2026 11:45 am
Bike rental platform Royal Brothers conducts women riding initiative in Kochi

Royal Brothers is currently present across four cities in Kerala

20 Sep 2026 11:20 am
Trump announces AI Force, plans to appoint AI Czar as he vows to keep US ahead of China

President Trump says that the administration would also seek to address harmful uses of AI through existing legal mechanisms

20 Sep 2026 11:03 am
Indian Railways approves multiple infrastructure, safety projects to enhance operational efficiency

The approved project will extend Kavach 4.0 coverage across the identified balance sections of the division, strengthening the safety infrastructure available for train operations

20 Sep 2026 9:39 am
FinMin's two-day conference with CMs, state FMs concludes; deliberates on Viksit Bharat roadmap

The conference witnesses a series of deliberations across two days on India's financing requirements and pathways for sustained, inclusive and broad-based growth

20 Sep 2026 9:29 am
Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with ballistic missile

The statement by the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis came long after the dawn attempt, which the coalition said was intercepted; residents in Riyadh heard an explosion

20 Sep 2026 9:23 am
Lawsuit says Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI, Google made illegal agreement on AI slowdown

It's clear that an agreement among the chief rivals in AI that their progress should be slower than competition would otherwise produce has an anti-competitive effect on consumers, the plaintiffs argue

20 Sep 2026 9:11 am
Hormuz oil shipments hit six-month high, US commander says

Coopers comments follow a growing global squeeze on oil since summer, spurred in part by drone attacks linked to the Iran war that halted a Saudi Arabian pipeline bypassing the strait

20 Sep 2026 9:03 am
Why food traceability is becoming the next competitive advantage for FMCG brands

The next competitive advantage in FMCG may not be on the pack, but behind the QR code

20 Sep 2026 8:54 am
Fashions real answer lies on the farm

The choice made at the counter travels a long way back down the chain as it ends on a farm.

20 Sep 2026 8:48 am
Copper advantage: The missing piece in Indias Viksit Bharat 2047 ambition

Decisions made today will determine whether copper becomes a constraint on Viksit Bharat or an enabler of it

20 Sep 2026 8:47 am