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Indian retailers put backend tech ahead of AI bells as 215-lakh-crore market beckons

Retail technology spending is estimated to rise about 21 percent in FY26 and could top $10 billion by FY30

24 Sep 2026 11:24 am
Kerala HC asks TDB to address FSSAI deficiencies at Sabarimala prasadam unit

The inspection identified several areas requiring corrective action, including premises maintenance, equipment upkeep, documentation, food-handler training and audit requirements

24 Sep 2026 11:20 am
India should recycle copper as a strategic intervention, says global copper bodys Indian arm

The country needs to start building copper reserves to ensure it has more of the red metal, says its MD Mayur Karmarkar

24 Sep 2026 11:15 am
NaBFID completes debut dollar debt sale with $750 million fundraise

NaBFID sold the bonds at a spread of 105 basis points above U.S. Treasury, and the coupon works out to be 6.1220%, sufficiently lower than the initial guidance of 130 bps.

24 Sep 2026 11:10 am
India moves closer to restricting junk food sales near schools

The proposed rules could affect family-run stores, restaurants and food stands while encouraging manufacturers to reformulate products with healthier nutritional profiles

24 Sep 2026 11:05 am
Morgan Stanley employee accidentally leaks banks Asia investment pipeline details

List contains candidates for initial public offerings, spanning from China to South Korea and India

24 Sep 2026 10:56 am
Keralam raises vehicle tax exemption limit for persons with disabilities

The exemption applies to vehicles purchased by individuals with multiple disabilities, including autism and cerebral palsy, said State Transport Minister C P John

24 Sep 2026 10:54 am
NSE share price rises over 5% after near-flat listing

The stock opened at 1,800, a 0.84% premium to its IPO price of 1,785, before rising to 1,878. At 10.28 am, NSE shares traded at 1,861.80.

24 Sep 2026 10:46 am
24 Sep 2026 10:43 am
Kerala government orders public hospitals to display doctors availability and OP timings

The directive comes after public complaints about doctors being unavailable during OP hours and patients facing long waits at government hospitals

24 Sep 2026 10:43 am
Moneyview mobilises 327.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO

The IPO, which has a price band of 32-34 per equity share, will open for public subscription on September 24 and close on September 28.

24 Sep 2026 10:38 am
Why PB Fintech, HDFC Life, SBI Life, ICICI Pru, LIC stocks in focus after IRDAI reform

The brokerage said PB Fintech would be most affected by proposed take-rate caps, particularly due to significant cuts in health and motor insurance and delays in term insurance

24 Sep 2026 10:22 am
24 Sep 2026 9:58 am
Sensex, Nifty slide over 0.8% as rising crude, US bond yields rattle markets; financials lead losses

HDFC Life Insurance was the top loser on the Nifty 50, falling 6.28% to 526.25 from a previous close of 561.50

24 Sep 2026 9:54 am
Crude oil price falls as Iran signals diplomacy to end war

At 9:31 AM on Thursday, November Brent oil futures were at $102.07, down 0.98%, while November WTI crude oil futures were at $91.39, down 0.84%

24 Sep 2026 9:53 am
US and Indian top diplomats discuss Russia sanctions bill signed by Trump

Rubio and Jaishankar discussed potential sanctions on states economically engaging with Russia and Iran, according to the State Department

24 Sep 2026 9:45 am
Monsoon update: East, Central India to see most rains in final weeks, El Nio to persist into 2027

A well-marked low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal is tracking towards East Coast and is expected to intensify before landfall, report says

24 Sep 2026 9:44 am
RBI said to conduct at least $10 billion FX swaps to drain cash

RBIs recent swaps reflect the scale of cash surplus the central bank is currently tackling

24 Sep 2026 9:27 am
Macquarie initiates coverage on NSE with Outperform, sets 1,965 target price

The brokerage views NSE as The Dominator, citing its leading market share and power

24 Sep 2026 9:26 am
EAM Jaishankar meets European partners at UNGA: Ukraine conflict, India-EU FTA, bilateral ties on agenda

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to address the UNGA on September 26

24 Sep 2026 9:09 am
US 30-year mortgage rate hits two-year high at 7.12%

Higher borrowing costs are prompting home buyers to consider floating-rate options as refinancing and purchase applications decline

24 Sep 2026 9:09 am
Meta unveils new VR glasses with built-in AI, calls it the most advanced device yet

Metas new VR glasses can be operated via voice commands, eye movements, and hand gestures, enabling users to play movies, open apps, adjust workspaces, and search without controllers

24 Sep 2026 9:07 am
Rupee faces pressure from oil, US yields; RBI deputy flags case for gains

The rupee is expected to open around 95.85-95.87 per dollar, traders said, down from its close at 95.74 in the previous session

24 Sep 2026 8:52 am
Indian recyclers warn EU metal waste ban could raise costs, hit MSMEs

Industry estimates show the EU supplies a significant share of Indias aluminium, copper, lead and zinc scrap imports

24 Sep 2026 8:41 am
NSE Share Price & IPO Listing Live: Largest stock exchange set for market debut today

NSE IPO listing today, NSE share price live updates: Scroll down for more

24 Sep 2026 8:30 am
Indian bonds set for selloff as US yields, oil prices fuel rate hike bets

The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield is expected to rise further as global market pressures intensify ahead of the RBI decision

24 Sep 2026 8:27 am
Indian copper producers seek GST cut to 5% as record prices lock up working capital

The industry says lower taxation could ease working-capital pressure at a time when copper prices have climbed to unprecedented levels

24 Sep 2026 8:13 am
Bangladesh resumes Indian wheat purchases as Black Sea disruptions push up global prices

Lower delivered prices from India are attracting regional buyers as disruptions in major exporting regions tighten supplies and lift costs

24 Sep 2026 8:08 am
NSE set for trading debut as Indias biggest stock exchange, modest gains seen

The debut comes after strong demand for the offering, with investors now watching trading patterns and upcoming anchor investor lock-in expiries

24 Sep 2026 7:51 am
Trumps super intelligence term prompts US State Department to replace AI in communications

The terminology change follows Trumps UN remarks, while concerns over AI control and calls for global guardrails continue to grow.

24 Sep 2026 7:38 am
UN hears AI warnings as tech chiefs seek safeguards against misuse

The debate focused on preventing AI misuse, avoiding excessive concentration of power and determining human oversight of increasingly capable systems

24 Sep 2026 7:30 am
Odisha clears 27 projects worth 2.45 lakh crore across 15 districts

The High Level Clearance Authority approved projects expected to create more than 50,000 jobs across diverse industrial sectors in Odisha.

24 Sep 2026 7:16 am
West Bengal to unveil new industrial land policy before Durga Puja: Suvendu Adhikari

The announcement comes as 33 industrial projects receive around 580 acres of land, with proposed investments of about 60,000 crore

24 Sep 2026 7:10 am
India placed on strategic partner stream in Pacific Islands Forum: Jaishankar

Jaishankar highlighted Indias development projects and cooperation with Pacific island nations during a meeting held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly

24 Sep 2026 7:06 am
Adani Airports aims to reduce regulatory charges to bare minimum, says CEO Arun Bansal

The airport operator is seeking to expand commercial revenue while developing infrastructure to support Indias ambitions for international air traffic

24 Sep 2026 6:58 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: GNFC

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The short-term outlook is bullish for Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals (GNFC). The stock has been moving up very well over the last one week. There is resistance near current levels. But the momentum looks strong. So, there are high chances for the stock to surpass this hurdle.

24 Sep 2026 6:52 am
India, US discuss Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act: State Department

The discussions covered regional developments, energy security and the implications of new US sanctions targeting economic ties with Moscow and Tehran

24 Sep 2026 6:50 am
Trump welcomes Xi Jinping at airport as US-China summit talks begin

The Chinese leaders three-day visit includes ceremonial events, closed-door talks, a state dinner and meetings with American leaders.

24 Sep 2026 6:44 am
Birth tourism: US moves to restrict visas for facilitators and fixers

The latest move expands US efforts to prevent what officials describe as exploitation of the immigration system for commercial gain

23 Sep 2026 11:29 pm
Centre cuts customs duty on crude, refined sunflower, soybean and palm oils

The duty reductions cover both crude and refined varieties, with the sharpest cut applying to crude sunflower oil imports

23 Sep 2026 11:17 pm
As 5% US Treasury yields lose shock value, investors start worrying about 6%

The latest yield move has revived questions about how much higher borrowing costs global equities and emerging markets can withstand.

23 Sep 2026 11:04 pm
Central govt employees to get salary in advance on Sept 25 ahead of 3-day bank strike

The move comes as authorities seek to prevent disruptions to government payments and banking transactions during the proposed strike period

23 Sep 2026 10:49 pm
Waaree Energies board approves Indosolar merger; public shareholders to get 1 share for every 11

The company also expects the merger to reduce administrative responsibilities, duplicate records, legal and regulatory compliance and other duplicate expenses, while enabling more efficient utilisation of capital

23 Sep 2026 9:30 pm
Rallis Indias Gyanendra Shukla to head CropLife India

Rajvir Rathi, head of agricultural affairs and policy at Bayer Crop Science, and Giridhar Ranuva, business director of BASF Agricultural Solutions India, will be the new Vice-Chairmen

23 Sep 2026 9:28 pm
Marvell to double India R&D capabilities as AI shifts towards custom silicon, networking

The companys India expansion comes as the company sees a significant opportunity in AI infrastructure

23 Sep 2026 9:20 pm
Greenr targets another $30 million for Indian climate startups

The $30-million target will measure Greenrs ability to unlock capital. The harder test is whether Indias climate ventures can turn pilots into repeat orders and sustainable revenues

23 Sep 2026 9:18 pm
FSSAI proposes to implement front-of-the-pack labelling regulations in one phase

It has also proposed to give a period of one year to packaged food companies for voluntary labeling

23 Sep 2026 9:07 pm
Modis likely visit to Canada in December adds urgency to free trade talks

Fifth round of CEPA negotiations to focus on sorting out tricky issues such as agriculture, visas and non-tariff barriers

23 Sep 2026 9:06 pm
How India can counter the Graham Act

As the tariffs can hit exports, India must reduce dependence on Russian oil, conclude the bilateral trade deal with the US quickly, and widen the export market

23 Sep 2026 9:02 pm
Motilal Oswal gets SEBI nod to launch custodian service

This will allow the company to offer securities safekeeping, trade settlement, corporate action processing and regulatory reporting for institutional clients

23 Sep 2026 9:00 pm