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Tata nearly doubles EV registrations, Mahindra overtakes MG in September

Vahan data show EV registrations surging 94.7 per cent y-o-y during the month

1 Oct 2026 7:25 pm
Tamil Nadus first barrierless multi-lane free flow tolling system operational at Paranur

The toll plaza is on the Tambaram Tindivanam Section of NH-179B

1 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
Indian Bank working on mechanisms to prevent UPI MDR being passed on to consumers

The bank is also considering absorbing part of the charge for merchants where it acts as the acquiring bank.

1 Oct 2026 7:20 pm
Indian govt halves stock limit for traders to 100 tonne

The order will come into force from October 15 and will be valid till November 30

1 Oct 2026 7:19 pm
NaBFID raises $750 million in debut US dollar bond issuance

The 10-year benchmark bond marks the first drawdown under NaBFIDs $4 billion Global Medium-Term Note programme for infrastructure financing

1 Oct 2026 7:11 pm
Disruption on supply routes driving up prices: Oil Minister

Puri pointed out that the global energy situation remains challenging, but the government is closely monitoring the situation

1 Oct 2026 7:06 pm
ACKO launches three new products aimed at pre-emptive customer protection

The launches come as ACKO reported operating revenue of 2,837 crore in FY25, up 35% year-on-year, while narrowing net losses by 37%

1 Oct 2026 6:59 pm
LURE Holdings, CIRIL join hands to expand branded luxury real estate in India

The partnership combines LURE Holdings global luxury brand network with CIRILs market intelligence and developer relationships across Indian cities

1 Oct 2026 6:55 pm
Neoclassical labour theory undercuts our Constitution

In the Mankiw model, a workers claim to a living wage is presented not as a question of justice, but as an inefficiency to be measured against a market-clearing price

1 Oct 2026 6:53 pm
CAFE-III Gazette reveals translation error; EV metric differs 10-fold between English and Hindi texts

English and Hindi texts differ on EV energy measurement; the headline 30 km/l equivalent benchmark does not translate into the same physical fuel consumption

1 Oct 2026 6:53 pm
AI pact: India needs its own AI safety framework, experts say

Experts feel that India should not simply replicate a framework developed for a different AI ecosystem

1 Oct 2026 6:53 pm
Nykaa Fashion launches Hidden Gems accelerator for home-grown brands

The initiative covers Indianwear, Westernwear, jewellery, bags and footwear, with participating brands receiving marketing, account management and financing support

1 Oct 2026 6:52 pm
1,423 crore released to States, UTs over three years to implement anti-atrocities laws

Under the centrally sponsored scheme for implementation of the two Acts, the Centre released 392.71 crore in 2022-23, 535.30 crore in 2023-24 and 495.29 crore in 2024-25, taking the total assistance to 1,423.30 crore

1 Oct 2026 6:48 pm
Centre mandates Aadhaar for SC students seeking Top Class Education scholarship

The Department has been directed to ensure that beneficiaries without Aadhaar are enrolled and that existing details are updated

1 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
CMFRI move rejuvenate black clam resource in Vembanad Lake

After a 12-month culture period, a one-hectare area at Vadakkumkara has recorded strong growth and survival of black clams

1 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
Shriram Properties sees an 8-10% increase in raw material costs; bets on Chennai

The increase is particularly pronounced in construction products linked to oil imports, including lifts, sanitary fittings and tiles

1 Oct 2026 6:26 pm
Apple production falls 48% so far this year in Himachal

So far this year, 1.15 crore apple boxes have reached the market compared to 2.18 crore boxes last year, a decline of nearly 48%

1 Oct 2026 6:18 pm
Redington to distribute OPSWATs cybersecurity solutions across GCC, Africa markets

The partnership will combine OPSWATs cybersecurity portfolio with Redingtons sales, technical, warehousing, logistics and financing capabilities across regulated sectors

1 Oct 2026 6:12 pm
Truevis Technologies, Neusoft Medical Systems set up medical imaging spare-parts hub in Chennai

The new facility will complement the Visakhapatnam centre, supporting hospitals and diagnostic centres with demand-driven access to critical imaging components

1 Oct 2026 6:05 pm
1 Oct 2026 6:02 pm
Indias power consumption rises 11.35% to 162.19 BU in September

Power demand tapered in the second half, but experts expect industrial and commercial requirements to support consumption during the festival season

1 Oct 2026 5:58 pm
1 Oct 2026 5:56 pm
Indias tea exports could decline 20% this year amid higher freight rates, logistics disruptions

Shipments declined 16.11% year-on-year to 128.56 million kgs during January-July this year

1 Oct 2026 5:54 pm
Can Indias man-made fibre industry navigate the Iran war disruption?

The Iran crisis has sent oil costs into a wild swing, knocking up raw-material prices and shaking up Indias man-made fibre sceneand its knitwear supply chain too. Listen to know more...

1 Oct 2026 5:51 pm
What we lose when language becomes more informal

Language is not merely a tool for transferring information. It is also a map of our relationships

1 Oct 2026 5:50 pm
Equities post eighth straight weekly loss as global headwinds intensify

The shortened trading week ended on Thursday, with the Sensex declining 570.59 points, or 0.79%, to close at 71,909.70, while the Nifty 50 fell 198.50 points, or 0.88%, to settle at 22,421.95

1 Oct 2026 5:49 pm
India manufacturing PMI rises to 7-month high of 55.1 in September

Factory activity ended the quarter on a firmer footing, with manufacturers reporting stronger sales, production, hiring and optimism about demand

1 Oct 2026 5:46 pm
Gem Granites founder Veeramani, two associates detained under Goondas Act in POCSO case

The Special Investigation Team said the trio was among 14 people detained under orders issued by Chennai City Police Commissioner A Amalraj

1 Oct 2026 5:32 pm
Government cuts sugar dealers stock limit to 1,000 quintals from October 15

The revised norms will allow dealers to hold sugar for only 15 days, while region-specific limits will apply in Kolkata and Assam.

1 Oct 2026 5:23 pm
SpintronicsAI, CSIR-CEERI sign MoU to advance indigenous GaN semiconductor technology

The partnership will explore technology, infrastructure and fabrication requirements while transferring advanced GaN know-how from research into manufacturing

1 Oct 2026 5:08 pm
Reliance Jio strengthen telecom leadership in Keralam

Jio also registered growth in its overall subscriber base (CMS) in Keralam, increasing from 112.47 lakh subscribers in July to 112.88 lakh in August

1 Oct 2026 5:07 pm
Dhanuka Agritech launches biosolution adjuvant Wetcit Neo

Wetcit Neo addresses a key challenge by improving spray spreading, coverage and absorption, particularly on crops where waxy leaf surfaces can limit the effectiveness of conventional sprays

1 Oct 2026 5:05 pm
KFintech,APMI launchanti-money laundering platform

APMI has adopted InPro as the central AML compliance platform for its members, providing portfolio managers across the industry access to a common technology infrastructure for screening, reviewing and managing AML alerts

1 Oct 2026 5:00 pm
MRPL withdraws export tenders after September 30 fire incident

The company said the tenders could be refloated soon after assessing the situation, with no material impact on commercial operations

1 Oct 2026 5:00 pm
SEA, Mozambiques Nampula sign oilseed corridor pact as India eyes Africa for edible oil

Two sustainability organisations, Solidaridad Network Asia and Solidaridad Southern Africa, have joined as partners to make sure the corridor is built on fair terms for farmers and without clearing forests

1 Oct 2026 4:57 pm
INOX Air Products files DRHP for IPO; existing shareholders to sell up to 7.72 cr shares

The proposed IPO will see existing shareholders sell up to 77,156,663 equity shares of face value 1 each

1 Oct 2026 4:56 pm
Swiss logistics major Kuehne+Nagel opens Chennai tech centre

To accelerate the launch, Kuehne+Nagel is working with Accenture to support the build-up of the workforce

1 Oct 2026 4:54 pm
HEG Advanced Materials secures 127.35-crore lithium-ion battery bank order

The order will see the company supply battery banks to Indus Towers subsidiary Replus Engitech, with deliveries scheduled through May 2027.

1 Oct 2026 4:53 pm
Economic outlook faces upside inflation risks, says Finmin report

The report noted that the RBIs recent open market operations to absorb excess system liquidity could help maintain balanced financial conditions and contain any undue demand-side overheating

1 Oct 2026 4:50 pm
Adani Group-backed Vishakha Renewables files DRHP for IPO with 1,250 cr fresh issue

The company may also consider a pre-IPO placement of up to 250 crore. If such a placement is completed, the size of the fresh issue will be reduced accordingly

1 Oct 2026 4:50 pm
Chandrababu Naidu pitches Araku Coffee as a global brand

The Andhra Pradesh government is focusing on building the regions coffee brand while creating greater opportunities for local growers and markets.

1 Oct 2026 4:46 pm
Renaissance keen to invest 5,000 crore in Tumakuru: MB Patil

The company has highlighted two key requirements for the proposed facility 80 MW of power and 10 MLD of water

1 Oct 2026 4:46 pm
PFRDA targets 2-3 crore new NPS subscribers in next two years

The new initiative is expected to widen pension coverage across tier 2 and tier 3 cities and encourage informal-sector participation.

1 Oct 2026 4:21 pm
Coal supply by CIL to power sector rises 11% in Jul-Sep

Higher supplies enabled Coal India Ltd (CIL) to liquidate around 63 MT of pithead coal stocks during the first six months of the current fiscal

1 Oct 2026 4:15 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex falls 571 points, Nifty slips 0.88% as auto stocks drag markets

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equities ended lower on Thursday, weighed by losses in auto stocks, while the rupee weakened to a two-month low against the dollar.

1 Oct 2026 4:06 pm
Gold futures rise to 1.50 lakh/10 gm on firm spot demand

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal contract for October delivery traded higher by 1,475, or 0.99 per cent, at 1,50,511 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 2,019 lots

1 Oct 2026 3:50 pm
GST collections in September again crossed 2 lakh crore

Strong revenue growth, higher import collections and festive-season preparations have reinforced expectations of further changes at the upcoming GST Council meeting.

1 Oct 2026 3:50 pm
Anay Gupta re-elected as All India Rubber Industries Association president

Gupta has played an active role in AIRIAs initiatives focused on industry development, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement

1 Oct 2026 3:49 pm
Rupee drops to two-month low of 96.31/$ as global bond rout deepens, oil jumps

The 10-year US Treasury yield, a yardstick for borrowing costs and asset prices globally, rose to 5.34%, its highest since 2002.

1 Oct 2026 3:47 pm
Tewolde Gebremariam assumes charge as Air India CEO

He is the second foreign CEO and MD to head loss-making Air India

1 Oct 2026 3:45 pm