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National highway contractors must obtain government permits for hiring foreign workers. Any change in concessionaire ownership requires prior designated authority approval. Such employment is subject to regulatory approvals, including visas and work permits. Refusal of permits will not excuse concessionaires from their contractual obligations. The ministry issued a revised model concession agreement for national highways.

For years, Bogots Doa Juana landfill simply accumulated city waste while quietly leaking methane into the atmosphere. That changed in 2009 when the site launched a major gas-capture operation. Engineers drilled network pipelines across the facility to collect biogas generated by two million tonnes of rotting trash each year. Instead of flaring the fuel, workers route it into heavy engines that supply clean, continuous electricity directly to Colombias national grid. The effort turns a massive ur

India's revamped GDP calculation incorporates extensive corporate filings and GST data, as revealed by the statistics ministry. This update emphasizes the integration of company-level information for a more precise estimation of private corporate sector activities. Furthermore, an innovative methodology leverages corporate filings and LLP records to enhance industry classification, while surveys are used for direct assessments of the household and unincorporated sectors.

Bandhan Financial Services will reduce its stake in Bandhan Bank gradually. The promoter aims to comply with RBI regulations by 2030. Recent share sales occurred on the open market, lowering holdings. A proposed stock split will divide shares to attract retail investors. Shareholders will review this plan at the upcoming annual general meeting.

Government may end UPI subsidies for small transactions as merchant fees are introduced. Taxpayer-funded incentives for UPI and RuPay transactions are being phased out. No new subsidies have been paid for transactions since April 2025. This shift aims to make the payment ecosystem self-sustaining and reduce taxpayer burden. Incentive disbursements have significantly decreased in recent fiscal years.

In 2021, Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge adopted 50.8 hectares of Kenya's Kaptagat Forest for rehabilitation. 5 years later, more than 1,277 hectares of the wider ecosystem had been rehabilitated. The restoration covers five forest blocks and involves government agencies, communities, conservation groups and sponsors. The programme aims to restore 2,000 hectares and protect the Kaptagat water tower.

The Supreme Court rejected the Centre's plea regarding private complaints in fraud cases. Special courts cannot take cognisance of such complaints filed under the Companies Act. The court allowed the Centre to authorize officers to file complaints in these matters. This ruling ensures further scrutiny before fraud allegations are considered. The decision stemmed from a case involving former directors of Shreemukh Namitha Homes.

The Finance Ministry urged bank employees to resolve demands through dialogue and avoid strikes. Most union concerns have been addressed, and welfare measures are being introduced. A three-day strike is planned from September 28, impacting banking services. This strike coincides with the half-yearly closing of the banking sector. The government remains committed to employee welfare and constructive engagement.

Paramount Skydance has settled with California and 11 other states that sued to block its proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, removing a major US antitrust hurdle to the deal. Under the settlement, CNN and CBS would get independent editorial boards, while Paramount would face a $30 million penalty per film for falling short of its commitment to release 30 movies annually. The deal still faces remaining regulatory and closing steps, with Paramount also seeking to avoid a $

Bill Gates' quote offers a powerful reminder for an information-saturated world: abundance is not the same as wisdom. Having access to millions of webpages, constant notifications and endless opinions does not guarantee that we possess accurate knowledge or meaningful relationships. The real challenge is learning how to filter, verify, understand and apply what we encounter.

Avoiding a confrontation can be the safest and most sensible choice when a situation feels threatening. The pattern becomes more psychologically meaningful when someone consistently struggles to voice their needs, set necessary boundaries or communicate disagreement even in situations where speaking up is both safe and reasonable.

Quote of the Day by Cindy Crawford: Cindy Crawfords quote, If you only love 70% of yourself, thats what is going to come back to you, explores the importance of self-love, confidence, and personal acceptance. The quote suggests that the way people value and appreciate themselves can influence what they expect and receive from their relationships and experiences. It encourages people to embrace themselves more fully rather than allowing self-doubt, insecurity, or the opinions of others to determi

RNFI Money, a wholly owned subsidiary of RNFI Services, has received RBI approval to undertake cross-border trade remittances. The licence will allow it to expand regulated foreign exchange, remittance and trade-payment services through RNFIs existing last-mile network, alongside the parent companys recent in-principle authorisation to operate as a Payment AggregatorPhysical (PA-P). The company said the licence has perpetual validity.

Mastercard Asia Pacific may sell up to 49.7 million Pine Labs shares, representing 4.3% of the fintech company, through a Rs 892.5 crore block deal. Priced at Rs 179.50 per share, the secondary sale is scheduled for September 22.

The Reserve Bank of India has issued revised market risk capital requirements for commercial banks, aligning Indian regulations with Basel III standards. Banks must adopt the framework by April 1, 2027. The directions revise rules for trading books, foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, debt funds and credit derivative hedges.

Moneyview reduced its public offer to Rs 1,092 crore from Rs 1,500 crore. This decision stems from robust profit growth and adequate internal cash generation. The company fixed its price band at Rs 32-34 per equity share for the IPO. The IPO comprises a fresh issue and an offer for sale by existing shareholders. Proceeds will fuel lending business growth and new product development.

As of April 1, 2027, banks are prohibited from reclassifying instruments to achieve lower capital requirements under the new market risk guidelines that align with the updated Basel III framework. This transition will see banks adopting a simplified standardized approach for determining risk-weighted assets, along with revisions to interest rate risk tables and the treatment of debt funds.

Global capital is constantly shifting across markets, sectors and asset classes as investors respond to growth, interest rates, valuations and geopolitical risks. ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0 will explore these shifts with Nilesh Shah, examining where global money is moving, what it means for India and how investors can identify emerging opportunities.

Gemini (Google Trends): Bengaluru CEO Siddharth Dialani said Google's Gemini helped him draft a police complaint after an alleged road-rage incident involving a biker. He said the biker damaged his car and was later traced using dashcam footage. According to Dialani, the man eventually apologised and paid for the damage after being called to the Koramangala police station, where officers handled the matter without a bribe.

An eighth-grader from Pennsylvania is tackling heartburn with a novel antacid system designed to release medicine more slowly and potentially provide longer-lasting GERD relief, earning her a place among the US Top 30 researchers and a shot at more than $100,000 in awards, including a $25,000 top prize

Social Security payments are going out this week, with the next round scheduled for September 23, 2026. Heres who is eligible for the payment, how the $5,181 maximum benefit works and why most retirees will receive less. Social Security benefits, paid mostly to older or retired Americans, are typically issued on Wednesdays.

The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 586-crore contract with Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited to procure Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for the Indian Armys T-72 and T-90 tanks. The agreement was signed in New Delhi on September 21, 2026, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.

Karan Yadav has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Indian Super League. He brings nearly two decades of experience in sports and media to the role. Yadav will lead the league office and oversee its strategic and commercial direction. His responsibilities include strengthening stakeholder relationships and ensuring long-term league growth. This appointment marks a new chapter for the ISL under its club-led model.

Tata Group stocks remain volatile amid the Tata Trusts-Tata Sons dispute over N Chandrasekaran's reappointment. Technical analysts highlight key resistance levels and bearish signals for Tata Chemicals, TCS, Tata Motors PV and Tata Investment Corp.

IIT Bombay Director Prof Shireesh B. Kedare has not resigned, and the institute apologized for its earlier communication. The circumstances surrounding student Sahil Ravindra Wakode's death are still under investigation by authorities. Dean of Student Affairs Prof Suryanarayana Doolla has been suspended with immediate effect pending further investigation. Wakode's family alleges institutional harassment and caste discrimination, leading to an FIR against Prof Doolla.

Indias Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil won silver and bronze respectively in the mens 10m air rifle individual event at the Asian Games, while both combined with Parth Mane for team silver. Chinas Sheng Lihao won gold with a Games and Asian record 254.2 as India added three medals.

FIIs increased stakes in 14 BSE 500 stocks during the June 2026 quarter, with shares gaining 20% to 75% in less than three months after the quarter-end.

NMDC shares rallied up to 2% on Monday to Rs 80.85 after setting a target to achieve net-zero operational emissions by 2047. Covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, the roadmap spans three phases focusing on renewable energy, fleet electrification, energy efficiency, and low-carbon logistics to reduce operational emissions by 90%.

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) shares rose on Monday after the company handed over three indigenously developed platforms to the IAF and Pawan Hans. The deliveries included the Dhruv-NG helicopter, LCA Tejas Trainer jets and HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft.

Shares of OFSS fell over 7% while top IT stocks including Infosys, Wipro, and Coforge dropped up to 2% on Monday. The drag comes following reports of Oracle's $18 billion data centre debt pressure and US President Donald Trump extending the $100,000 H-1B visa fee by another year.

Pine Labs shares gained after Motilal Oswal initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a Rs 250 target, implying 30% upside. The brokerage sees the merchant commerce platform benefiting from multiple monetisation avenues, with affordability, digital payments and issuing businesses driving growth. DITP is expected to remain its largest revenue contributor.

Facing increased scrutiny, Novo Nordisk must clarify its future strategy outside of its leading weight-loss drug. Investors are advocating diversification into new therapy areas for sustainable growth. With Eli Lilly set to outshine its sales figures this year, analysts suggest a pivot towards developing zenagamtide instead of CagriSema. It is crucial for Novo to navigate patent challenges and competitive threats with a transparent and strategic approach.

Asset-backed borrowing is gaining traction in India's credit market, particularly through gold-backed lending, which provides essential liquidity without needing to sell investments immediately. The rise of digital platforms is making these services more accessible and transparent. As borrowers seek flexible and short-term funding solutions, this trend showcases a shift in liquidity management and financial habits that cater to modern needs.

HEG shares rose sharply on Monday after subsidiary Replus Engitech received a Rs 217.56 crore order from Indus Towers for lithium-ion battery banks. The order is to be executed by March 31, 2027. The development comes as HEG progresses with its demerger into separate graphite electrodes and advanced materials businesses.

In 2026, Reliance Industries has seen a sharp decline of twenty-one percent in its share prices, wiping out an impressive four lakh crore rupees from its market worth. Analysts recommend that investors should be wary and avoid the temptation to buy during this dip, as the company is currently grappling with windfall tax implications and rising concerns regarding a Jio listing.

Indian equities gained in early trade as lower crude prices lifted sentiment, with Sensex rising 0.6% and Nifty 0.2%. Analysts expect volatility to persist amid geopolitical risks, elevated yields and sectoral rotation.

JSW Cement shares gained nearly 2% after Motilal Oswal upgraded the stock to Buy from Neutral, citing strong volume growth, North India expansion, cost efficiencies and an improving medium-term growth outlook.

India's mega IPOs have yielded varied results for investors, with a notable four out of six trading below their initial issue prices, leading to disappointing returns. The upcoming IPO from NSE could encounter similar hurdles, primarily due to its high valuation and earnings that are closely tied to market volumes. Investors are advised to carefully evaluate valuation metrics and derivative dependencies before participating in this significant offering.

Jindal Supreme IPO allotment is expected today after the issue was subscribed 181.07 times. Here is how investors can check allotment status, GMP, listing expectations, issue details and the companys financial performance.

Lenskart Solutions shares fell over 3% to Rs 683 after a massive block deal worth Rs 2,047 crore saw 3.53 crore shares change hands. Platinum Jasmine is likely the seller offloading a 1.7% stake. Despite today's drop, the stock remains up over 58% in 2026.

Five NSE F&O stocks recorded a rise of more than 5% in futures open interest on September 18 compared with the previous session. Ather Energy, Waaree Energies, KPIT Technologies, Nestle India and LTM saw notable increases in open interest.

Goldman Sachs has unveiled a list of five power generation stocks that are set to drive growth in artificial intelligence sectors. These firms are positioned to meet the soaring demand for data center capabilities and infrastructure. Among the highlighted companies are Adani Green Energy and Tata Power, alongside NTPC Green Energy and ACME Solar, with Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions rounding out the selection.

Four Nifty 200 stocks, including One97 Communications, Supreme Industries, IREDA, and Siemens, closed more than 2% above their Volume-Weighted Average Price on September 18. According to StockEdge data, closing above VWAP indicates that these stocks traded at higher valuations relative to their daily average volume-weighted prices.

The dispute between Tata Trusts and Tata Sons over N Chandrasekarans reappointment escalated, with the matter potentially heading to court. Tata Sons recently approved a fresh five-year extension for Chandrasekaran and began preparations for its IPO, triggering sharp moves in group stocks. However, shares fell on Friday after Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata challenged the validity of the appointment, objecting to the manner in which the decision was taken.

Welspun Corp shares are in focus after its associate company EPIC secured a Rs 2,000 crore Saudi Aramco order for steel pipes. The stock has surged 232% in 2026, leading the Nifty 500 this year. Earlier this month, Welspun Corp also signed an MoU with Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc.

Sonaselection India IPO entered its final day of bidding after garnering 90% subscription on Day 2. The issue received bids for 90.52 lakh shares against 1 crore shares on offer, with retail investors subscribing 1.29 times their allotted portion. In the grey market, the IPO is commanding a GMP of around 2%, signalling a modest premium over the issue price, though GMP is unofficial and does not guarantee the listing price.

Recent trends show foreign investors exiting financial services, leading to notable outflows. In contrast, mutual fund chief investment officers highlight banking as a promising large-cap opportunity, citing appealing valuations and robust fundamentals. Although foreign selling is widespread, sectors like healthcare and construction are attracting investments. Experts confidently assert that the current undervaluation of banking creates a strong case for investment.