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Indian activated carbon industry faces global price pressure

Joshy Joseph said the growing penetration of lower-value Chinese activated carbon products was another major concern

28 Sep 2026 3:57 pm
SC disposes of Fortis' petition against IHH Healthcare unit

SC dismisses Fortis challenge to a court-ordered forensic audit tied to the IHH stake deal in Bengaluru

28 Sep 2026 3:47 pm
TNRERA tightens norms for layout registration in Tamil Nadu to protect buyers

While submitting the layout, all necessary infrastructure should be completed

28 Sep 2026 3:44 pm
Reliance plans 10,000 crore securitisation deal in borrowing push

The securities will be backed by rental receivables from group companies including Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, say sources

28 Sep 2026 3:38 pm
Moneyview IPO subscribed 67 times so far on closing day, A-One Steels India sees over 8x demand

A-One Steels India received 8.24 times subscription at 3.03 pm, while Moneyview IPO was booked 67.17 times at 3.03 pm on the last day of bidding.

28 Sep 2026 3:29 pm
Morepen files first US drug application, eyes generic diabetes market

Morepens first US submission targets a late-stage entry into the global diabetes therapeutics market, leveraging a DPP-4 inhibitor with potential competitive timelines and regulatory milestones

28 Sep 2026 3:24 pm
UAE plans another USD 25 billion investment in India, trade target set at USD 200 billion

The two countries will deepen cooperation across ports, shipping, space, logistics, fintech, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and energy security.

28 Sep 2026 3:24 pm
AI spending growth seen slowing sharply by 2028, marking shift towards software: Morgan Stanley

The transition does not mean the end of the infrastructure buildout. Instead, AI-related demand is expected to remain strong because the industry continues to face shortages of power, labour and regulatory capacity

28 Sep 2026 3:20 pm
India may need over 4 lakh crore investment in energy storage by FY32: Report

The countrys power transition is creating new requirements for storage, transmission and flexible generation as renewable electricity gains a larger role.

28 Sep 2026 3:07 pm
NMDC commissions 5,427 crore iron ore processing complex in Chhattisgarh; stock slides 2%

The commissioned project comprises three components: a new iron ore processing plant at Bacheli, a 135-kilometre, 15 MTPA slurry pipeline, and the 2 MTPA pellet plant at Nagarnar.

28 Sep 2026 3:07 pm
NSE shares slip below IPO price after lackluster India debut

The stock fell as much as 1.8 per cent to 1,761 on Monday, below the IPO price of 1,785

28 Sep 2026 2:55 pm
FMCG distributors body raises concerns on 7,000-9,000 cr annual burden due to MDR

It said it will support for the No UPI Day call on 2 October 2026

28 Sep 2026 2:51 pm
No shortage of coal now, govt increasing supply of coal to power plants through more railway rakes, says Coal Minister

The number of power plants with critically low coal stocks of less than 25 per cent of the required inventory or only able to generate power for less than three days rose sharply to 74 as of September 19

28 Sep 2026 2:50 pm
EMS firms with higher ROCE may command premium valuations: JP Morgan

JP Morgan argues in its report, companies with similar earnings growth and higher ROCE generate better returns on the capital deployed

28 Sep 2026 2:35 pm
Trump rejects Irans proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz | Explained in 60 seconds

Trump rejected Irans bid to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks, saying Tehrans terms are a non-starter. With diplomacy stalled and tensions rising, the fate of the strait and global oil flowsand U.S.Iran relationshang in the balance.

28 Sep 2026 2:19 pm
Dalmia Cement deploys 24 electric trucks for transporting bulk raw material

Fleet to haul petcoke, slag and gypsum 2.9 million km a year; trailer-swap model seen cutting 3,735 tonnes of CO emissions

28 Sep 2026 2:09 pm
Tata Projects partners with Canadian firm MDS Aero to advance aero-engine testing infra in India

The collaboration brings together Tata Projects advanced infrastructure capabilities and MDS Aero Support's global expertise in gas turbine engine testing, a company statement said.

28 Sep 2026 2:04 pm
Airbnb, Tourism Ministry join hands to expand homestays, promote emerging destinations

Pact covers host training, digital onboarding and Incredible India destination promotion beyond traditional circuits

28 Sep 2026 1:58 pm
IRDAI reforms push insurance distributors to explore new revenue streams: Nomura

The company plans to trim marketing expenses and slow down hiring, Nomura said in its report

28 Sep 2026 1:29 pm
IEXs Indian Coal Exchange applies for licence with Coal Controller Organisation

By bringing buyers and sellers together on a single, neutral platform, the Indian Coal Exchange will facilitate trades at designated delivery points, enabling efficient price discovery and wider market access.

28 Sep 2026 1:24 pm
SC refuses to stay MDR on transactions above 2,000

The petitioner had prayed for a stay, but the bench did not accept; The date for the next hearing has not been fixed

28 Sep 2026 1:17 pm
Thoughts on buildinga learning organisation

Being a learning organisation requires the sublimation of both organisational and leadership egos

28 Sep 2026 1:16 pm
Nifty 50 down 12% from September 2024 peak: Motilal Oswal

Metals and PSU Banks have been among the key outperformers, while Technology, Consumer, Media and Real Estate have been among the key laggards

28 Sep 2026 1:05 pm
Markets sink to April lows at noon; crude surge, FII selling batter sentiment across sectors

FIIs continued their selling trend, offloading equities worth 3,694 crore in the previous session, while DIIs purchased approximately 2,838 crore

28 Sep 2026 1:05 pm
Omar introduces five bills in J-K Assembly

Omar Abdullah pushes five bills, including salary revisions for ministers and MLAs and a package aimed at simplifying governance to boost business and investment in J-K

28 Sep 2026 1:04 pm
SC reserves judgement on the front-of-the-pack warning label matter, says its order will be binding on FSSAI

The bench directed all parties to file their final written submissions within three days.

28 Sep 2026 12:57 pm
TN CM Vijay launches one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns

The police have put in place a five-tier security arrangement in the city from the airport in view of the Chief Minister's multiple programmes

28 Sep 2026 12:56 pm
El Nino may turn 'very strong' by late 2026: IRI; experts see elevated risk for India

All 22 forecast models it surveyed, 13 dynamical and nine statistical, forecast very strong El Nino conditions through the 2026-27 winter

28 Sep 2026 12:47 pm
TN, AP fishermen agree on GPS-based demarcation to end Pulicat Lake fishing feud

Officials from both the states convened the joint meeting on Saturday to address the long-standing territorial and fishing disputes in the Pulicat Lake area.

28 Sep 2026 12:43 pm
Housing sales in top 7 cities up 3% in Jul-Sep at 1 lakh units: Anarock

Anarock said total sales rose 2% to 1.55 lakh crore in July-September from 1.52 lakh crore a year earlier

28 Sep 2026 12:41 pm
World Bank arm IFC commits 672 crore to JNPA for shore power infra

The financing will help JNPA enable ships at berth to switch off their diesel engines and plug into land-based electricity

28 Sep 2026 12:36 pm
AI-driven market correction could push US into recession, global growth below 1%: Fitch

Fitch modeled a downside scenario with a 35% drop in US stocks, 15% in non-US stocks, and a confidence-driven hit to US private investment, indicating recession for the US

28 Sep 2026 12:25 pm
Gold drops more than 2% on US rate-hike bets

Spot gold was down 2.7% at $4,171.85 per ounce, as of 0627 GMT, hitting its lowest since early August. US gold futures fell 2.7% to $4,204.30

28 Sep 2026 12:18 pm
RBI awaits Tata Sons formal response on Upper Layer NBFC compliance

Sources said the Tata Sons board is expected to finalise its response to the RBI, including a broad timeline for undertaking the listing process

28 Sep 2026 11:57 am
India insurance growth to hinge on AI-led distribution, ecosystem partnerships: McKinsey

McKinsey says that insurers are reassessing the traditional direct-to-customer (D2C) model as customers increasingly discover and evaluate products through AI-powered search and conversational interfaces

28 Sep 2026 11:47 am
Sun Pharma inks global licensing pact with LIB Therapeutics for cholesterol drug Lerodalcibep

Lerodalcibep is a once-monthly PCSK9 inhibitor used to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and treat adult patients with hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia

28 Sep 2026 11:40 am
Keralam to strengthen compensation, prevention measures for wildlife conflict

Speaking at the annual general body meeting of the Association of Planters of Kerala, Forest Minister Shibu John said steps were being taken to restore natural forests, develop grasslands and introduce AI-based defence mechanisms along forest fringes.

28 Sep 2026 11:32 am
DRDO joins hands with CGCRI to develop lightweight bulletproof glass for armoured vehicles

The four-year project is at an advanced stage and seeks to take the technology from laboratory development to large-scale manufacturing with an industry partner to be selected by DRDO

28 Sep 2026 11:29 am
Food giants in India call for reconsidering red colour of warning labels

The food regulator has proposes a red hexagon warning label system to mark high salt, sugar or fat in packaged items, despite the industry's multi-year campaign to oppose the labels

28 Sep 2026 11:13 am
HDFC Bank shares fall 2% as banking stocks decline amid market slump

HDFC Bank traded at 722.05 down 1.8% at 10:47 am, after opening 731.60; The days intraday low was 721.40, with a range of 721.40733.00

28 Sep 2026 11:10 am
US, China release product lists for $30 billion tariff deal

The list for goods entering the US contains 77 entries, including fireworks, household products, sporting equipment and toys

28 Sep 2026 11:01 am
IMD update: Showers, thunderstorms seen for South Peninsula as monsoon resumes exit

Isolated heavy rain is expected over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for three days; South Interior Karnataka for four days; and Kerala and Mahe for four days from Wednesday

28 Sep 2026 10:59 am
Housing demand picks up in Q3 as new supply rises 18% across top cities: Report

Hyderabad launches jump 120% y-o-y; 80 lakh1.5 crore homes dominate pipeline, says Anarock

28 Sep 2026 10:55 am
MCX Natural Gas Futures: Can go either way; stay out

Wait for a breakout on either side of 285 or 320 to get clarity on the next direction of move

28 Sep 2026 10:54 am
First cargo vessel since Independence set to sail abroad from Dibrugarh via Brahmaputra

Two cargo vessels, around 30 years old, have been prepared for the operation, with each vessel carrying 27 containers

28 Sep 2026 10:42 am
Office space leasing rises 9% to 18.7 mn sq ft in Jul-Sep across top 7 cities: Colliers

In Delhi-NCR, office space leasing doubled from 1.6 million to 3.3 million sq ft; Hyderabad witnesses a 47% growth in leasing to 2.2 million sq ft from 1.5 million sq ft

28 Sep 2026 10:38 am
28 Sep 2026 10:38 am
Iran completes rail laying on Chabahar-Zahedan link, to boost Indias access to Central Asia

Targets commissioning of strategic railway by January 2027; line will connect Chabahar port to Irans rail network and provide an alternative route to Afghanistan and Central Asian markets

28 Sep 2026 10:38 am
KPIL bags 4,000+ crore UAE gas pipeline EPC contract; stock slips 1.14%

Despite the announcement, KPIL shares traded lower on the NSE, declining 1.14 per cent to 1,375.30 as of 09.55 am, against a previous close of 1,391.20

28 Sep 2026 10:32 am
US to export farm produce, medical devices to China under favourable tariffs

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the US-China Board of Trade's recommendations late Sunday evening.

28 Sep 2026 10:29 am