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Indias tea output drops 10% in July to 164 m kgs on heavy rains, floods

In Assam, the largest producing state, output dropped 13% to 91.08 m kg during July 2026 over corresponding last years 105 m kg, as per the Tea Boards latest data

1 Sep 2026 9:30 pm
Recycled plastics market to hit $11.71 billion by 2031

The 1,500 crore incentive scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission, with 58 companies approved and around 850,000 tonne of annual capacity pledged, signals the scale of this opportunity

1 Sep 2026 9:29 pm
ICF signs MoU with Bi-RIDE to manufacture 51 train rakes for Bengaluru suburban

The project carries an indicated value of 1,565 crore

1 Sep 2026 9:28 pm
Brigade Group opens PVR INOX Cinemas at Whitefield township; stock slips 2.2%

The multiplex spans roughly 42,000 sq. ft. across two floors and houses six auditoriums with a combined seating capacity of 949

1 Sep 2026 9:26 pm
Share of new petrol vehicles falls below 50% as buyers move towards other powertrains

Market analysts say Maruti and Tatas broad factory-fitted CNG portfolios and improvements in packaging put them in a stronger position to capture the shift

1 Sep 2026 9:26 pm
Western Carriers expects Kolkata port terminal to further boost biz volumes for both domestic, EXIM cargo

The terminal is capable of handling all types of dry bulk/break bulk cargo as well as all types of containers

1 Sep 2026 9:06 pm
UPI volumes at record high in August even as transaction value falls

UPI processed 24,508.96 million transactions worth 29.82 lakh crore in August

1 Sep 2026 9:00 pm
We are open to using homegrown AI models: Mahesh Ramamoorthy, Chief Information Officer at YES Bank

Ramamoorthy outlined how localised AI solutions could enhance operational efficiency and mitigate tech debt

1 Sep 2026 8:59 pm
India electric PV sales jump 51% in August; Tata leads, Mahindra gains as MG slips

Electric-PV registrations reached 211,575 units during January-August 2026, up 79.7% from 117,756 in the corresponding period of 2025. Overall passenger-vehicle registrations grew 21.2% over the same period, meaning electric PVs expanded at nearly four times the pace of the broader market. Passenger-EV penetration rose to 7.6% in August from 5.8% a year earlier, despite easing from 8.1% in July as registrations fell 12% sequentially. Tata withstood the August slowdown better than its closest riv

1 Sep 2026 8:58 pm
Rupee at 2-month high on FCNR (B) deposit inflows, RBI intervention

The rupee is on a winning streak, locking in its third straight day of gains and outperforming its Asian peers, thanks to a stellar domestic growth numbers

1 Sep 2026 8:58 pm
Retail sugar prices in India still ruling above 60 a kg despite fall in mill-level and wholesale rates

Retail rates are ruling as high as 77 a kg, while jaggery too reflects uptrend; Mumbai consumers could see relief from Wednesday as retail prices set to fall to 60

1 Sep 2026 8:56 pm
SAT dismisses Omaxe appeal against SEBI order over financial statement irregularities

Tribunal upholds market ban and penalties imposed by SEBI on company, promoters and other entities

1 Sep 2026 8:52 pm
Happiest Minds-ITC Infotech deal: Indias mid-tier IT firms are turning to M&A to stay competitive

The deal also provides ITC Infotech with a route into the listed market through its proposed combination with Happiest Minds.

1 Sep 2026 8:50 pm
Kruu bets on project-based learning experiences to rethink learning in the AI-era

Srinivasans edtech venture Kruu aims to provide students with interdisciplinary project-based learning experiences

1 Sep 2026 8:50 pm
Modi, Xi shake hands, talk on sidelines of SCO Summit ahead of BRICS meet

Trade imbalance, investment easing, direct flights, border tensions are among issues that the leaders may take up in New Delhi, sources say

1 Sep 2026 8:44 pm
Indias CAD widens to $4.2 billion in Q1FY27 from $3.4 billion in Q1FY26

In percentage terms, CAD nudged up marginally to 0.5 per cent of GDP in Q1FY27 from 0.4 per cent Q1FY26

1 Sep 2026 8:40 pm
Spike in onion prices likely to persist as drought hits Karnataka cultivation

Onion farmers have planted the crop in 68,000 hectares against 90,000 hectares year-ago in Karnataka, due to water scarcity.

1 Sep 2026 8:33 pm
SC asks Centre for using totalisers in polls, EC says risky now as even EVMs face public questioning

The courts order to the Union government came despite a warning from the Election Commission of India that bringing in totalisers now, when even EVMs are subject to frequent public questioning, may not be the right move

1 Sep 2026 8:26 pm
Supreme Court quashes FIRs against Gen Z NEET protestors

CJP co-convenor read out statement in court withdrawing September 5 march

1 Sep 2026 8:25 pm
Ujjivan SFB MD & CEO exit, Kotak succession race gains momentum amid banking sector leadership churn

Strong internal candidates are mostly going to be considered for these roles

1 Sep 2026 8:18 pm
K'taka hosts African Union delegation to showcase Indias Digital Public Infrastructure progress

The delegation was visiting India with the support of the UNDP and comprises senior officials representing the digital/ICT (Information and Communications Technology) sector and relevant line ministries

1 Sep 2026 8:17 pm
IT results and stock movements dead cat bounce?

For Indian IT vendors, the long-term opportunity is real, but the path to sustained double-digit growth runs through a genuine AI capability build-out

1 Sep 2026 8:14 pm
Shiv Nandan Sharma: The Low-Profile Insolvency Professional in the Subhash Chandra Case

Sharma belongs to the first generation of professionals created under Indias new insolvency regime

1 Sep 2026 8:08 pm
Focus on quality, R&D, timely delivery & exports: Defence Minister outlines roadmap for 16 DPSUs

CMDs of seven DPSUs presented dividend cheques, worth a total of Rs 3,951 cr, to the Defence Minister for the governments equity shares for FY26.

1 Sep 2026 7:57 pm
Fusion CX establishes presence in Australia through acquisition of VA Platinum

VA Platinum provides dedicated, full-time offshore professionals across finance and accounting, mortgage broking, financial planning, lending, bookkeeping, legal and conveyancing, real estate and other specialised business support functions, Fusion CX said in a release

1 Sep 2026 7:50 pm
J&K exporters face procedural hurdles in tapping India-Oman CEPA benefits

Exporters are facing difficulties in obtaining certificates of origin, a key document required to claim preferential tariff benefits under the agreement

1 Sep 2026 7:46 pm
Share of petrol vehicles fall below 50% as buyers move towards other powertrains

Market analysts say Maruti and Tatas broad factory-fitted CNG portfolios and improvements in packaging put them in a stronger position to capture the shift

1 Sep 2026 7:42 pm
NEET-PG candidates flag malfunctioning computers, biometric failures at exam centres

Candidates at various centres reported computers stopping midway, screens shutting down and systems rebooting during the examination.

1 Sep 2026 7:40 pm
Indias economic growth fails to boost market performance amid rising crude prices

The BSE Sensex closed at 76,944.28, down 12.99 points or 0.02 per cent, while the Nifty 50 slipped 24 points or 0.10 per cent to 24,055.80, extending losses for a second session

1 Sep 2026 7:26 pm
India rejects Hague ruling on Indus treaty as J&K weighs water potential

The issue assumes greater significance as several major hydropower projects are being developed on the Chenab and its tributaries

1 Sep 2026 7:21 pm
Shriram Finance eyes lending to Japanese supplier ecosystem after MUFG investment

Executive V-C Umesh Revankar expects gold loans, new vehicle financing to drive the NBFCs next growth phase

1 Sep 2026 7:17 pm
UFBU calls for nationwide bank strike from Sept 11 over 5-day week, revised PLI scheme

The September 11 strike will be followed by a three-day strike from September 28 to September 30. If the grievances are not addressed, the Unions stated that they would proceed on an indefinite strike from October 26

1 Sep 2026 7:05 pm
Rays of Belief IPO fully subscribed on day 1

The IPO received bids for 36,99,168 shares against 31,37,810 shares on offer, as per the data

1 Sep 2026 7:01 pm
FIRs against student protesters to be withdrawn; youth welfare govt's utmost priority: Nadda

The government has also decided to pay adequate compensation to the next of kin of those who committed suicide following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak within 90 days

1 Sep 2026 6:55 pm
NCLT stays approval of Subhash Chandras 6.25-crore repayment plan

The Bench also restrains Chandra from alienating any of his properties

1 Sep 2026 6:53 pm
Weekly Rupee View:Rally faces key hurdle

Technical momentum remains positive, but geopolitical tensions and crude oil remain the risks

1 Sep 2026 6:52 pm
UBL to commission new canning line at Ellora brewery in Maharashtra

The new line will be Ellora Brewerys first canning line and among the fastest in UBLs network, with a capacity of 40,000 cans per hour

1 Sep 2026 6:50 pm
Sumadhura Group enters Chennai with a 52-acre Grade A Industrial & Logistics Park with 400 crore investment

The project will offer 1.2 million sq. ft of warehousing space and generate around 2,500 employment opportunities

1 Sep 2026 6:48 pm
RPS Group clears 236 crore outstanding debt to banks, other financial institutions

The debt repayment includes the complete clearance of all institutional and bank borrowings, including those from L&T Finance and Phoenix

1 Sep 2026 6:42 pm
Ports and airports at the heart of Andhras MSME push, says Minister

AP plans port every 150 km; an airport in every 200 km to help the trade in EXIM

1 Sep 2026 6:40 pm
HMSI posts 8% sales growth in August at 5.79 lakh units

Exports stood at 61,000 units in August 2026, up 15% compared to 53,000 units exported a year ago

1 Sep 2026 6:37 pm
ALPA India flags senior pilots attrition at Air India Group; seeks independent review

ALPA India emphasised that experienced pilots are not entries on a manpower spreadsheet

1 Sep 2026 6:35 pm
Reliance Consumer Products enters ice cream market with launch of Bombay Creamery

Bombay Creamery will be backed by RCPL's national distribution infrastructure, retail scale and consumer insights

1 Sep 2026 6:35 pm
InsuranceDekho, RenewBuy group announce merger

Together, the two platforms have already facilitated the issuance of over two crore insurance policies since inception as of March 31, 2026

1 Sep 2026 6:32 pm
India to begin borrowing talks this week as traders seek more ultra-long bonds

The government had set record gross borrowing of 17.20 trillion rupees for the financial year in its February 1 budget, but later cut the target to 16.09 trillion rupees after bond switches

1 Sep 2026 6:25 pm