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Legal opinion with Tata Sons suggests casting vote in order

High exposure to repo-linked RAM loans could help public sector banks reprice assets faster than deposits if the RBI raises rates

The vehicle-launched drone has a range of 1,000 km, endurance of up to eight hours and a 50 kg payload capacity, and is designed for precision strikes on designated targets

Nepal is seeking climate compensation from major emitters after devastating floods and glacial disasters, putting climate justice at the center of its global diplomacy

Exporters have adapted to tariffs and geopolitical disruptions, but thinner margins and fresh US levies could make resilience harder to sustain

Airlines are willing to lose some price-sensitive passengers who travelled when tickets were cheaper, while essential travellers are considered more willing and able to pay higher fares

India must leverage its growing design capabilities to build globally competitive products and strengthen its position in innovation, says Endiya Partners managing director Sateesh Andra

FlexiLoans co-founder Ritesh Jain discusses MSME credit, regulatory changes, flexible working capital and the growing role of co-lending

Amid the ongoing US-India trade negotiations, Washington has often pressured New Delhi to reduce its purchases of Russian crude

The actual impact of the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 will depend on the tariff rate, product coverage and timing of any duties, industry representatives and experts said

Albanese urges US-China cooperation to address AI risks as global leaders discuss an international framework

The payments system is set to get a big leg-up with the pricing on UPI

Harshad Patwardhan says prolonged high oil prices remain a key risk, while investors under-exposed to equities should consider gradually increasing exposure through a 6-12 month STP

India built the best digital payment rails with a regulator that set the architecture before the volume arrived, and the physical rails deserve the same

FPIs sell 23,676 crore in the secondary market, analysts see scope for a Nifty recovery, and grey-market premiums signal divergent IPO prospects this week

Semiconductor equipment maker ASML has started operations in India and plans to hire 20-30 young engineering graduates initially to meet its requirement, a senior official of the company said. Speaking on the sidelines of SEMICON India 2026, ASML Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Support Lin Kiat Yap told PTI that the company's scaling-up plan depends on the success of Tata Electronics chip unit in India and the ambition of India to grow in the semiconductor space. Asked about when h

Reforms for debt segment and accredited investors are also on cards; gift cards for MFs may not be approved

Nepal PM likely to come in Nov, says finance minister Swarnim Wagle; reworking trade treaty also on table

Assembly by-elections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram will offer an early measure of the TVK's electoral strength and put the dynamics of its new alliance in focus

Moscow says it repelled a major Ukrainian drone assault as Russia's parliamentary election entered its final day

With the state govt issuing new guidelines for Bengal's biggest festival, conversations around traditions are intensifying

India struggles to capture China+1 supply-chain investment as Southeast Asian economies gain ground in FDI and exports

Canadians happen to know plenty about the United States; with its comparatively tiny population of 41 million, Canada has long paid close attention to its hulking neighbour as a matter of necessity

Many companies, especially in the engineering sector, have their own skill-development programmes. But these are too small to make a national impact

Speciality Restaurants' Anjan Chatterjee on liberalisation, scaling brands, competition and the challenges confronting India's restaurant industry

The Strait of Hormuz isn't the only thing that will keep oil prices volatile

Tata Sons must resolve differences quickly

The new law will not end Ukraine conflict

The 'Taste of UP' food court will bring together signature dishes from districts across the state, alongside rural livelihood products and major food brands at the Noida event

The 700 MWe indigenous pressurised heavy water reactor will next approach criticality and begin power generation before entering commercial operation in FY27 at Rawatbhata

PV dealer inventory rises to 38-40 days ahead of the festive season, but discounts remain contained as automakers balance stock and demand

Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi will visit Tehran on Sunday for talks with Iranian leaders and officials amid escalated tension in West Asia, which involve the US-Iran conflict and fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis, according to media reports. Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Naqvi's visit would focus on bilateral relations and follow-up to previous understandings between the two countries, with no specific mediation message planned, Iranian stat

Four paid subscribers file class action in California, alleging Sherman Act violations following public calls for safety-driven deceleration

Last week, Lam Research India announced its plan to invest 10,000 crore in India

Ankara signals technical support under the Mecca alliance as Houthi strikes test regional security

Industry bodies want private projects in forest-rich states to undertake compensatory afforestation on twice the area of degraded forest when non-forest land is unavailable

The 3,200 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant at Chapar will be commissioned in phases from December 2030 and is expected to generate 5,000 jobs once operational

Tata Trusts says Tata Sons cannot disown the nominee directors' affirmative voting rights it defended before the Supreme Court during the Cyrus Mistry litigation

The state-run miner plans to scale up research spending across mining, critical minerals, clean coal and energy-transition technologies, with the annual outlay reaching Rs 500 crore by FY30.

The textile industry has sought a five-year extension of RoSCTL and a doubling of its outlay, with the final decision resting with the finance ministry's Department of Expenditure

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will also attend talks, according to a statement from his office

The top 10 in August included Sun Pharma, Cipla, Abbott, Mankind Pharma, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Alkem Laboratories, Intas Pharmaceuticals, Lupin, Zydus Lifesciences and Dr Reddy's Laboratories

The death toll from last month's devastating flash floods in Nepal crossed 1,450 on Sunday, as the Himalayan nation continues to reel from the aftereffects of the disaster. In a statement, Nepal Police said the death toll of the August 26 flash floods has reached 1,451, with more bodies recovered from affected areas. Originating near the Nepal-Tibet border, the floods devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal. The Bhotekoshi River, which flows south from the Himalayan border re

India wants its semiconductor capabilities to reach into everyday products such as cars, televisions and refrigerators, as well as critical power infrastructure in the coming years, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said, outlining the sheer breadth of chip-making prowess the country aims to build going forward. The minister's vision comes as India steps up efforts to establish a larger presence in the global semiconductor value chain, with the government seeking to move beyond ch

Tehran's central military command says any US attack would trigger sustained strikes on American bases and interests, and warns countries against supporting Washington

Japanese fighter aircraft operating from Indian soil for the first time marks a major milestone in defence cooperation between India and Japan, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said here on Sunday during an ongoing bilateral air exercise. The exercise, being held at Air Force Station, Jodhpur from September 9-22, involves Indian Air Force frontline aircraft, including the indigenous Tejas, Su-30MKI and Rafale, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force's F-2A fighters. Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Chief of

The framework offers tax breaks and simpler rules for global family offices, investment funds and fund managers seeking to establish operations in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City

Tata Trusts says the September 17 resolution failed the Article 121 test as its two nominees split 1-1

India's software services exports rose 8.2 per cent in 2025-26, led by computer services, while the US remained the top destination with a 54.1 per cent share of exports

Wagh Bakri Tea Group chairman Piyushbhai Desai, who combined business with Gandhian values, philanthropy and social responsibility, passed away on September 15, the tea group said in a statement. He was 86. Desai was associated with the tea trade for over six decades and played a significant role in taking Wagh Bakri beyond its Gujarat roots and expanding its presence across multiple states, the obituary note issued by Wagh Bakri Tea Group said. Desai was known for his expertise in tea and his a