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Digital NBFCs sanctioned 3.4 crore loans worth Rs 64,656 crore during April-June 2026, with small-value borrowing keeping the average ticket size at around Rs 19,000

Spain saw its deadliest summer since records began in 2015, with 5,805 excess deaths attributable to heat between May 15 and Sept. 30, according to data

Residence, household spending or construction costs do not create co-ownership when a child cannot prove an independent legal right to the property, says court

SIR petition in SC raises questions over EC decision-making, criminal liability under electoral law and statutory protection for commissioners

From 20-year patent protection to government use and compulsory licensing, here's how India regulates drug patents and what the law allows when access to medicines becomes a public concern

The new ASCI guidelines specify when advertisers must disclose synthetically generated content, which uses are prohibited and when labels are not required for AI-generated materials

Expansion beyond British Telecom in Europe, subject to finding the right candidates

The number of nano global capability centres (GCCs) setting up operations in India independently, without assistance from service providers, has gone up consistently over the last few years

RBI's currency intervention must be limited

With the 2,843-km dedicated freight corridor network now fully operational, Indian Railways is seeing stronger loading growth across coal, iron ore and other commodities as policy changes seek to shif

Order mandates FSSAI licences and BIS marks, tightens labelling and promotion rules, and bars advertising, discounts and benefits to health workers across Maharashtra.

From assembling iPhones to building semiconductor facilities, Tata Electronics has grown rapidly, with revenue rising from 1.9 crore in FY22 to 1.31 trillion in FY26

Today's Best of BS Opinion weighs GCC expansion, liquor prohibition, jobs and growth, corporate India, and India's economic roadmap

I used the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for browsing, streaming and casual gaming to see how its large display, Core Ultra 5 processor and Copilot+ features fit into everyday use

The system reached a third-party chatbot during training, prompting OpenAI to pause tool-use training on its most capable models until the flaw was fixed

The company said its models accessed publicly available data from Census and SEC websites as it investigates incidents involving AI systems bypassing security controls

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said nine trade agreements, including the nearly concluded US pact, will expand India's preferential access to global markets

FSSAI has proposed banning the manufacture and sale of non-dairy products marketed as paneer, giving stakeholders 60 days to submit objections or suggestions on the draft rules

From the time of my first election in 2016, President Xi and I have forged a friendship, a truly great friendship, actually, built on mutual respect and the vital interests of our people, Trump said

Proposed commission caps, tighter expense limits and restrictions on loan bundling could disrupt distribution channels and lead to volume declines in the short term

Proposed commission cuts could trigger broker consolidation and squeeze bancassurance, while tighter expense limits may put additional pressure on smaller insurers

Amazon Pay India CEO Vikas Bansal says the company will focus on expanding its smart wallet and digital credit offerings for consumers and small businesses.

After the 1991 reforms there was a lot of interest in the Indian equity market. India was discussed everywhere. But I think the big moment came in 1992, when Harshad Mehta was at his peak

Existing shareholders Pramod Bhasin and Anil Chawla, who hold a 15 per cent stake, have mounted an employee-backed buyout for Aion Capital's 85 per cent stake, challenging Protium Finance's bid

A statement by India's External Affairs Ministry said one of the 20 Indian seafarers on board was killed in the attack. It said India's embassy in Oman was in contact with the authorities.

India and the US on Wednesday discussed bilateral relations and New Delhi's concerns regarding the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session. Jaishankar, who arrived in New York City Sunday, is leading the Indian delegation for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Good to meet @SecRubio of the US #UNHighLevelWeek. Reiterated India's interests and concerns with regard

India remains largely on track to achieve its 100 GW wind energy target by 2030, provided the country accelerates power grid expansion and maintains a steady pipeline of project auctions, Suzlon Group co-founder Girish Tanti said on Wednesday. The statement assumes significance in view of India's ambitious target of 500 GW of renewable energy (including 100 GW of wind) by 2030. Talking to PTI at WindEnergy 2026 in Hamburg, Tanti said the biggest dampener for renewable energy development in the c

Ola Electric's board will consider a rights issue on September 28. The company has not disclosed its size or use of proceeds as its electric two-wheeler market share falls

Congress, TMC, AAP, and DMK step up attack on Gyanesh Kumar over reported objections within poll panel

The regulator proposes phased cuts to insurers' expense limits, new commission caps and a ban on compulsory bundling of insurance with loans to lower costs and curb mis-selling

The Delhi High Court has dismissed the CBI's challenge to a December 2022 order granting former NSE chief Chitra Ramkrishna bail in the alleged employee phone interception case

Fujifilm India is exploring supply deals with chipmakers and local partners as it invests about 800 crore in a semiconductor materials plant in Dholera

FSSAI has proposed a 365-day voluntary compliance window for front-of-pack nutrition labels, with red warnings for products exceeding prescribed salt, sugar or fat limits

Electrical products maker PM Cona Industries Ltd has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 120 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 45 lakh equity shares by promoter Prakash Naraindas Motwani, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Tuesday. The company plans to use the proceeds from the fresh issue for capital expenditure, includi

Odisha has approved feasibility studies by NTPC and Adani Power at several potential nuclear plant sites, including Deogarh, Balimela and Manjore; no plant has yet been sanctioned

Singapore's Temasek has taken a minority stake in Romsons Group to support the medical devices maker's expansion in India and overseas and explore potential acquisitions

State-owned NTPC has paid a final dividend of Rs 3,393.83 crore to its shareholders for FY26. With this, the total dividend paid for FY26 amounts to Rs 8,727 crore, equivalent to Rs 9.00 per equity share of face value Rs 10 each, the power giant said in a statement. NTPC said it has paid final dividend of Rs 3,393.83 crore on 23 September, representing 35 per cent of the company's paid-up equity share capital. This is in addition to the first and second interim dividends for FY26 of Rs 2,666.58

India's women's team will begin its campaign against Bangladesh on September 21 before taking on Iran and Japan in Group A

US Vice-President says the country is reviewing employer practices and visa costs, as Indian professionals closely watch changes to the visa programme

Stricter dependant rules and immigration curbs are reshaping the UK study route as applications fall for a second year.

The Centre and Ladakh representatives have made progress on a proposed new political framework, with key questions on powers, safeguards and the role of local bodies still under discussion

Court says comparative advertising may amount to disparagement if its overall impression is false or deceptive; directs Beco to remove disputed advertisements within a week

The project at Tata Steel's Meramandali plant will use coke oven gas as a reductant and partial substitute for conventional fossil fuels in blast-furnace operations

Women's Asia Cup LIVE UPDATES: Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will look to secure their tenth straight Asia Cup final appearance with a win against Nigar Sultana-led Bangladesh women's cricket team

Industry leaders say unified commerce, faster fulfilment and more responsive supply chains will shape the next phase of growth as consumer behaviour evolves

The launch comes as India's baby-care market, estimated at over Rs 40,000 crore, witnesses robust growth; the range will be available on e-commerce platforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai today

Operational office REIT portfolio reaches 167 million sq ft in H1 2026, accounting for 16 per cent of India's 1.05 billion sq ft office stock

Healthy dishes now account for 7.5% of orders on Zomato, up from 5.3% two years ago, with users below 25 recording faster growth in adoption than older customers

Faridabad (Haryana) [India], September 8: In a significant development for Faridabad's rapidly evolving real estate landscape, Omaxe has taken a key step towards the development of three major projects in Sector 79 - Omaxe Residences, Omaxe World Mall and London Street Extension. Mr. Rohtaas Goel, Founder and Non-Executive Chairman, Omaxe Limited, performed the Bhumi Pujan for all three projects, formally marking the commencement of their development.