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Centre orders captive coal power plants to maximise power output on surging demand

The Power Ministry has directed generators to sell surplus electricity through power exchanges.

26 Sep 2026 11:38 pm
NTPC, EDF sign pact to develop RE projects in India

The joint venture (JV) agreement was signed on September 25 in the presence of NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh and Bernard Fontana, Chairman and CEO of EDF SA, France

26 Sep 2026 11:19 pm
India hasnt missed AI bus as some foreign media perceive: FM

A stronger presence of AI companies on the bourses could signal to global investors that significant activity was taking place in India and attract more international funding.

26 Sep 2026 8:59 pm
Truck makers widen reach as freight spreads beyond big cities

BharatBenz and Ashok Leyland are expanding and reshaping their sales and service networks as freight corridors spread beyond metros with smaller towns becoming the next growth frontier for truck makers.

26 Sep 2026 7:56 pm
Labour Code impact, legal claim provision drag down TCS Q3 net profit by 14% to 10,720 crore

Revenue from operations in the quarter under review increased 4.86% to 67,087 crore from 63,973 crore

26 Sep 2026 9:55 am
Import duty cut on edible oils ahead of festivals | Explained

Edible oilseeds farmers view the step as an attack on their livelihood; they fear that this decision is a prelude to the proposed signing of a trade deal with United States, which is the largest producer of soybean.

26 Sep 2026 9:43 am
No commitment given to bank unions on five-day work week by Finance Ministry: report

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), which claims to represent 90% of the banking workforce, has decided to go on a three-day strike beginning September 28, seeking five-day banking among other demands

25 Sep 2026 6:27 pm
Expecting 400-500 hydrogen-powered buses running by 2030: Hydrogen Mission Chief

Abhay Bakre, Mission Director (Head) of the National Green Hydrogen Mission mentioned the trials would give us sense of what is required to scale up Indias hydrogen-based mobility.

25 Sep 2026 9:38 am
IRDAI moots changes to distribution, payout norms

A system of rewards, over and above normal commission limits, for sale of products in under-served areas is proposed.

24 Sep 2026 10:46 pm
Ahead of festivals, Centre cuts import duty on edible oils

The Centre expects that the reduction in BCD on crude edible oils will lower their landed cost and facilitate transmission of the benefit through the domestic supply chain

24 Sep 2026 10:29 pm
Chennais BlueBinaries to acquire MicroNovas auto testing arm to drive $100 mn growth plan

Company claims the acquisition takes its projected annual revenue to $50 million, with the company targeting $100 million in the coming years

24 Sep 2026 9:14 pm
AI redefines Indias auto buying journey: Google-Kantar study

From AI-powered searches and virtual reviews to family discussions, technology is reshaping how Indians discover and decide their next vehicle.

24 Sep 2026 6:12 pm
Limits of the casting vote at Tata Sons

A mutual settlement is preferred to a lengthy litigation, which could spiral into uncertainty about the groups leadership

24 Sep 2026 1:17 am
Indian OMCs incur 530 cr daily losses; 8 per litre on petrol, 9 on diesel and 300 on LPG: ICRA

According to ICRA, this translates to OMCs incurring losses of 530 crore per day from the sale of the retail fuels.

23 Sep 2026 7:39 pm
Banks to remain open on Sunday for customers convenience in view of proposed nationwide strike

The United Forum of Bank Unions is set to go on a three-day strike beginning September 28, primarily seeking a 5-day banking week, among other demands

23 Sep 2026 2:54 pm
Bombay High Court rejects Adani plea that duty-free shops are beyond domestic laws

Gautam Adani argued in court that shops in international departure areas are outside the reach of domestic regulations as they sit beyond India's territorial jurisdiction

23 Sep 2026 12:33 pm
Squatting on mining assets a concern, says Mines Secretary

Senior official says some miners do not commence operationswithin a stipulated time-frame, such squatting rests on speculative tendencies

22 Sep 2026 10:54 pm
New ICAI guidelines address sustainability assurance, greenwashing | Analysis

ICAIs SSA 5000 shifts the focus of sustainability reporting from broad claims to evidence-based disclosures

22 Sep 2026 11:15 am
Paramount reaches deal with states to settle their case challenging Warner buyout, AP source say

Today, billionaires have yet again bribed, censored, and bullied their way to the top, Alvaro Bedoya, senior adviser at the American Economic Liberties Project and former FTC commissioner, said in a statement

21 Sep 2026 11:54 pm
State owes sanctioned subsidies, incentives worth 2,880 crore to 3,716 industrial units: KASSIA

Timely resolution of MSME concerns will strengthen investor confidence and improve the ease of doing business in the State, says trade body president, Ninganna Biradar

21 Sep 2026 11:01 pm
Tata Trusts rejects Tata Sons Boards reappointment of Chandrasekaran; declares vote void ab initio

Tata Trusts said the affirmative support of Tata Trusts Nominee Directors as mandated by the Article of Association (AoA) was not given to the board to make any decision

20 Sep 2026 5:18 pm
NTPC terminates 413 crore BESS contract as contractor fails to meet obligations, achieve progress

NTPC added that it has encashed 91 crore from GRILs bank guarantees.

19 Sep 2026 9:08 pm
Ansell to manufacture gloves at Perundurai plant for key global markets

The plant will make gloves to supply to markets such as the U.S. and the U.K.

19 Sep 2026 4:30 pm
Government can bear cost of maintaining UPI network: BJD MP Santrupt Misra

Santrupt Misra said the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which operates UPI, has large financial banks and platforms as its shareholders and promoters

19 Sep 2026 3:40 pm
Anthropic, Accenture to invest $2 billion in AI model evaluation as safety concerns rise

The partnership comes as AI developers face growing pressure from regulators, companies and researchers to ensure their advanced models are safe and reliable

19 Sep 2026 11:11 am
Dr. Reddy's, Takeda Pharma ink pact to distribute India's first dengue vaccine QDENGA

Subject to local regulatory processes, the vaccine is expected to be available in the first half of 2027

18 Sep 2026 2:52 pm
Apple Pay eyes India rollout with Axis Bank, sources say

Apple Pay has also been in discussions with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank but they are yet to agree commercial terms

18 Sep 2026 12:02 pm
Shapoorji Pallonji Group backs Tata Sons listing; Tata Group stocks fall

The SP Group proposed selling a portion of its stake in the holding company, Tata Sons, for at least 25,000 crore

18 Sep 2026 11:00 am
Oil India plans to spend 15,000 crore for deepwater exploration over three years: CMD

CMD Ranjit Rath stated Oil India does not foresee any technological or infrastructural challenge for pursuing deepwater and ultradeepwater exploration.

17 Sep 2026 10:02 pm
PSU general insurers swing to 10,051-crore loss as solvency ratio deteriorate

Three of four state-run general insurers reported negative solvency ratios in FY26; combined underwriting loss widened sharply, GIC data show

17 Sep 2026 7:54 pm
EPFO wage ceiling of 25,000 too little, too late, says AITUC

The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) demands that the ceiling be raised to 30,000 to include deserving sections of employees

17 Sep 2026 7:23 pm
EU curbs fail to dent Indias steel push: 80% exports retain FTA benefits

The EU has since July 2026 implemented an amended quota-based system for certain steel imports that drastically cut country-wise quotas in a bid to reduce overall steel imports

17 Sep 2026 7:19 pm
Semicon India 2026: Indias semiconductor ecosystem expanding, opening new opportunities, says Modi

Speaking at the inauguration of the SEMICON India 2026, Narendra Modi said that the semiconductor ecosystem is expanding rapidly, opening new opportunities for innovation, investment and growth

17 Sep 2026 12:52 pm
Listing to provide Tata Sons flexibility to raise debt, equity: InGovern

Tata Sons has outgrown the governance model of a private holding company, given its influence over a large listed ecosystem, more than 1.77 crore shareholder or folio accounts, and capital-intensive projects of national significance.

16 Sep 2026 10:09 pm
Copper dazzle dull margins for EV, consumer and engineering goods

Copper futures touched a lifetime-high of $14,779 per ton on September 8 and continues to hover above the $14,000 per ton-mark.

16 Sep 2026 8:59 pm
RBI files caveat after rejecting Tata Sons bid to avoid listing, source says

The move follows the RBIs rejection of Tata Sons application to deregister as a non-banking financial company, a decision that pushes the holding company closer to a stock market listing

15 Sep 2026 10:09 pm
Amazon Now crosses $1 billion annualised sales in India in 3 months

The rapid expansion comes as e-commerce companies step up investments in quick commerce and fulfilment infrastructure to capture a larger share of festive-season demand.

15 Sep 2026 10:05 pm
Flipkart creates 2.5 lakh festive-season jobs, 75,000 for first-time entrants

New opportunities to span 7,000-plus Ekart facilities; 60% of hiring to be in last-mile delivery.

15 Sep 2026 9:20 pm
Air India board meets to discuss incoming CEOs salary, other matters

Campbell Wilson, the MD and CEO of Air India, will be stepping down from his role this month

15 Sep 2026 1:28 pm
Passenger vehicle sales soar 36.5% in August 2026, reports SIAM

Indias automobile industry is passing through a robust growth phase. The growth in August 2026 has been supported by a lower base of previous year, says Rajesh Menon, Director General, SIAM

15 Sep 2026 12:53 pm