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Public sector general insurer Oriental Insurance Company is planning to invest around Rs 500 crore over the next three years to strengthen its digital capabilities, focusing on enhancing customer centricity. For a technological boost, we have our own resources and have budgeted for it. We won't have any problem. The total expenditure would be around Rs 500 crore over three years. Already, some RFPs (Request for Proposals) have been floated, and the rest would be taken up over the next two years,

Leading watchmaker Titan Company, which has been expanding its premium and luxury watch portfolio, is open to acquiring or investing in smaller and emerging brands as part of its growth strategy, a top company official said. The Tata group firm expects a obust festive season this year, driven by healthy consumer demand and an early wedding season coinciding with a delayed Diwali, said Titan Company Chief Marketing Officer Ranjani Krishnaswamy. She also acknowledged that the company is working t

India has emerged as one of Samsung's fastest-growing markets for AI-powered home appliances, with the number of newly connected devices in the country rising nine-fold over the past three years, driven largely by younger consumers, the South Korean consumer electronics major said. The number of newly connected Samsung appliances in India grew from 82,000 in 2022 to 7,32,000 last year, said Samsung Electronics Vice President and Head of Experience Planning and CX Insight Group, DA (Digital Appli

Alka Mundra has resigned as an independent director of state-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), barely a month after joining the board, saying her son's petrol pump dealership with the company breaches independence criteria under stock market listing rules. In a September 18 letter to the Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, disclosed by the company in a stock exchange filing, Mundra said her son, Madhav Mundra, has operated an IOC retail outlet, Swarn Ganga KSK, in Udaipur, Ra

Exports currently account for around 7-8 per cent of revenue and could rise as the construction equipment maker expands beyond Africa and Latin America

NMDC is working on strategies to achieve the 60 MT iron ore production mark this fiscal to meet growing demand from domestic steelmakers for the key raw material, its Chairman Amitava Mukherjee said. Aligned with the National Steel Policy 2017, which targets an installed domestic steelmaking capacity of 300 MT by 2030-31, NMDC, India's largest iron ore producer, aims to scale its output to 100 MT during the period. Having crossed the 50 MT milestone in FY2026. NMDC is now aggressively executing

Rapido has filed an insolvency petition against Magicpin at the NCLT over alleged unpaid operational dues of less than 10 crore.

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 19: In what is turning out to be a huge mistake, Flipkart's official mobile account on Instagram accidentally posted the upcoming Big Billion Days sale price for the iPhone 17 as part of a carousel post that talks about phone myths.

Court allows Genpact to continue operations from its Gurugram office despite the seizure, while directing a fresh decision on its NOC request for a proposed $100 million GIFT City investment

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the data related to the 2025-26 round of its annual survey on computer software and information technology enabled services (ITES) exports. For 2025-26 round of the survey, 7,569 software export companies were contacted, of which 2,363 companies, including most of the large companies, responded. RBI stated that India's exports of software services (excluding their sales through overseas commercial presence) increased by 8.2 per cent (y-o-y) during 2025-26

New Delhi [India], September 19: Sometimes, the most powerful statement is just two letters: NO. At HSNC University's Nasha Mukt Bharat programme, that word rang out from a packed auditorium as students came together to take a collective pledge against drug-abuse in the presence of Maharashtra Governor and HSNC University Chancellor Shri Jishnu Dev Varma. The programme, organised jointly by HSNC University, Mumbai and Lok Bhavan, Mumbai, also saw the launch of NoToDrugs.in portal by Governor Shr

New Delhi [India], September 19: Two siblings, one a nationally competitive junior tennis player and the other a computer science graduate, have launched Tennis Buddy, an artificial intelligence-powered coaching platform designed to help tennis players train and improve without continuous access to a professional coach.

New Delhi [India], September 19: The National Stock Exchange's 6,746 crore anchor book offers more than a snapshot of institutional demand for one of India's most closely watched IPOs. It also provides a telling indication of how the balance of power within India's investment banking ecosystem is evolving.

To collaborate on modern technologies for India's naval programs

With acquisition of 76% stake in Mazzini Tiles LLP for consideration of Rs 40.42 cr

Improving infrastructure network in Gurugram

Rossell Techsys said that its board approved a proposal for the issuance of 25.72 lakh fully paid-up equity shares for a total consideration of Rs 299.99 crore, on a private placement basis, to SBI Mutual Fund & SBI Optimal Equity Fund.

Sonipat (Haryana) [India], September 19: Public Policy must be guided by the Constitution of India. It defines the relationship between the citizen and the state, protects fundamental rights, establishes institutional accountabilities and provides a vision for inclusive national development, said Dr L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, at the Jindal Policy Conclave 2026 on the theme 'A Young India at the Global Stage'.

The current commercial capacity of NTPC Green Energy Limited group stands at 10,911.08 MW. With the addition of the above, the total installed capacity of the NTPC Green Energy Group will increase to 10,920.53 MW.

HEG announced that its subsidiary, Replus Engitech, has received an order from Indus Towers for the supply of lithium-ion battery banks.

Sales reported at Rs 0.06 crore

Sales rise 12.92% to Rs 41.26 crore

Sales decline 51.55% to Rs 4.07 crore

Tewolde Gebremariam is considering merging Air India Express with Air India to cut costs and streamline operations as the carrier battles heavy losses

Preliminary market estimates show day-one demand for the iPhone 18 Pro series up 15-28% in India, with the new burgundy shade replacing last year's orange as the top choice

Air India's incoming CEO Tewolde Gebremariam on Friday met Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu. Naidu shared pictures of the meeting on X and said that with massive demand for better connectivity and enhanced passenger convenience, the airline has a challenging and important responsibility. On August 5, Air India announced the appointment of Gebremariam, a former Ethiopian Airlines Group chief, as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. He is expected to take charge after receivi

Separation of ownership and control could increasingly be an option for businesses across the world, according to Cohen, who's a top global family enterprise academic

EPC major sees a $100-150 billion modularisation opportunity over five years as skilled labour shortages, high costs and remote locations pose execution challenges

NHAI declares appointed date of 07 September 2026

At The Economic Times Enterprise AI Awards 2026

With effect from 18 September 2026

New Delhi [India], September 18: The Indian commercial real estate landscape is undergoing a massive structural transformation, as the post-pandemic evolution of hybrid schedules and a moderation in third-party IT service leasing redefine traditional office dynamics.

At meeting held on 18 September 2026

The offer received bids for 10.18 crore shares as against 8.86 crore shares on offer.

The offer received bids for 90.83 crore shares as against 87.93 lakh shares on offer.

The offer received bids for 170.19 crore shares as against 93.99 lakh shares on offer.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 18: Cornea, a prominent Indian Pro AV and display solutions manufacturer, successfully showcased its latest innovations at InfoComm India 2026, held from September 16 to 18 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The company demonstrated its expanded ecosystem under the central theme, One Brand for Every Display Need, highlighting its commitment to providing a single, comprehensive source for hardware, software, and AI-enabled AV infrastructure acros

The key equity benchmarks ended mixed on Friday, as easing crude oil prices and softer global bond yields supported investor sentiment. Market sentiment was also aided by Moody's upward revision of India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6%, citing stronger-than-expected domestic activity and the resilience of the economy amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. However, Moody's flagged elevated energy prices and El Ni-related food price pressures as risks to inflation, consumption and growth

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The Indian rupee pared initial gains to close unchanged at 95.89 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday amid a strong American currency. Positive momentum in domestic equity markets, however, supported the Indian currency. Rupee's fall was capped as crude prices slid below the 104-per-barrel level, and US bond yields eased after the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 25 basis points. Indian shares ended Friday's session mostly higher as a pullback in oil prices and global bond yie

The conglomerate named his son, Howard Buffett, a Berkshire director since 1993, as chairman.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 18: KIRA, the World's Largest Grower and Manufacturer of CVD Lab-grown Diamonds, has won Highest Employment on Company Rolls at the 52nd India Gem & Jewellery Awards (IGJA), the award for the largest direct workforce in India's gem and jewellery industry. At the same ceremony, the Lifetime Achievement Award, the industry's highest personal honour, was conferred on Kira's Founder - Shri Vallabhbhai Patel for 55 years in the diamond industry.

Dalal Street heads into the new week carrying the weight of two defining blows delivered in quick succession. The Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points on 16 September, making it the Fed's first hike since 2023, and signalled clearly that the job is not done, with most officials projecting at least one more move this year. The dot plot's hawkish tilt sent the US 10-year yield surging toward 4.96%, squeezing the yield differential that attracts foreign capital into Indian equities and p

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 18: Indeed today announced the return of FutureWorks to India in both Bengaluru and Mumbai. FutureWorks, brings together global HR leaders, recruiters, and talent acquisition professionals to discuss labour economics, workplace technology, and modern hiring strategies. The exclusive leadership forum will take place in Bengaluru on 2 December 2026, followed by Mumbai on 18 February 2027, featuring voices including Swiggy's Rohit Kapo

Gujarat Themis Biosyn announced the completion of the acquisition of 100% equity shareholding in MicroBiopharm Japan Co. (MBJ), Japan, through Themis Biosyn Japan, a wholly owned subsidiary incorporated in Japan.

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Regency Ceramics Ltd, LCC Projects Ltd, Atal Realtech Ltd and Thakkers Developers Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 18 September 2026.

Metal shares witnessed buying demand for three consecutive trading sessions.