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The proposed overhaul follows rising distribution expenses and comes as the regulator seeks to improve insurance affordability and expand coverage.

Asian rice markets showed mixed trends this week, with currency movements, weather risks, freight costs and subdued buying shaping export prices.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced the honour as the injured captain continues recovering following the September 30 cockpit attack.

The exchange highlights the dispute over satellite internet licensing, with Starlink citing its India investments and officials pointing to pending security assessments

Washington expanded its crackdown on Iranian petroleum trade, accusing the targeted entities of supporting a revenue stream for Tehrans regime

The tribunal wants project-specific schedules and funding disclosures as preparations, approvals and financing arrangements shape the next phase of construction

The State government plans to strengthen poultry farming, expand markets for poultry products and encourage greater egg consumption to support farmers.

The contrasting developments highlighted tensions between Washingtons push to prioritise American workers and its ambition to lead global technology innovation.

Exchange filings detail the fixed pay, performance-linked compensation, stock options and benefits awaiting the incoming head of Indias largest private sector lender

Microsoft defended its foreign-worker hiring practices after a US suspension, saying most H-1B filings involved employees already on its payroll

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for PNB Housing Finance. The 5 per cent rise this week gives an early sign that the corrective fall that has been in place since late August is coming to an end. There is resistance at 1,160. But the stock can breach this hurdle. Such a break can take PNB Housing Finance share price can rise to 1,250-1,270 in the coming weeks

Nasscom said immigration and skilled talent mobility are distinct issues, while H-1B visas continue to address short-term skill gaps in America

The closure follows inputs from the Delhi Police and comes ahead of a planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar on October 10

The programme is anchored by the Herbalife-IITM Centre of Excellence, established this year for sustainable and scalable herbal biomass production

The new entity will oversee branding, pricing, distribution, logistics, customer management and sales planning for the groups downstream products

The tax dispute follows an assessment order in April 2024 and an appellate ruling in July 2026 favouring the company

Government fast tracks 186 research projects to design protective workwear for the Indian climate

Sale of nicotine pouches should be banned

The stock touched 32.70 on the NSE, down 9.96 per cent from Wednesdays 36.32 close, before recovering to 34.63, a decline of 4.65 per cent

This is the sixth such instance in 2026. The market opening-at-day-high occurred six times in 2023. In 2025 it happened five times, and in 2024 three times

Porsche and Best Buy wins boost growth; India business declines 10.3% sequentially

bp discusses technical collaboration with ONGC to enhance production from Mumbai High and Western offshore

GST reforms shift focus towards faster refunds, simpler compliance and proportionate enforcement

Water shortage likely due to the continued impact of El Nino, says State Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao

The notice was issued regarding non-compliant advertising and claims for Celevida GLP+ on e-commerce platforms

We will not accept any new or process any pending permanent labour certification applications involving these companies, US Labour Secretary said

The expression will be available from mid-October across Gurugram, Chandigarh and Bengaluru, priced as a premium collectible

The framework will be put up for public consultation by the end of this year

Now the issue is pending with MHA for security clearance. As soon as it is cleared, they will get it. It has nothing to do with one company, Pemmasani said

How Tata Power built a 12 GW clean energy portfolio.

The Energy Market Authority has set a target to import around 6 GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035

Notices for disputed tax amounts up to 10,000 are also to be extinguished, which could benefit up to 12 lakh small businesses

He spoke about the headwinds against the backdrop of slower growth in public debt as compared with other countries and the resulting long term resilience in the fundamentals of the economy

Confident that exports of goods and services in current fiscal would achieve the $1 trillion target, Minister said

Holds first board meeting in India; CEO meets PM Modi to discuss long-term ambitions

Under the proposed amendment the drug companies would have to obtain government clearance before advertising these medicines

Supply by e commerce platform to an unregistered person by any delivery mechanism to attract flat 5% rate

The bond market factoring in nearly 100 basis points of repo rate hikes, including 25 bps delivered

The snacks and beverage major said that international organic revenue growth accelerated to 8 per cent in Q3 CY2026

Higher borrowing costs may have limited impact on low-ticket home loans; festive season and government support expected to sustain demand

CIABC recommended that governments assess whether incremental revenue is being driven by higher consumption or higher taxation

The company is expected to open for public subscription in the second half of this month, says Ambani

Each team will comprise five MY Bharat volunteers and five NCC cadets, with a designated Class-I officer at the block or ward level to oversee their activities

The committees mandate brings into focus the long-pending issue of whether pharmaceutical marketing practices should be brought under a statutory regime instead of continuing with the existing voluntary framework

ITC will also be allowed when businesses buy and resell certain services in the same line of business. This includes restaurant and catering services, hotel rooms costing up to 7,500 a night, and fitness services

Three persons were killed and 36 others were injured following attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports on Wednesday. Several explosions were heard in Riyadh on Thursday as well