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Blackstone exits EPL with entire 26.38% stake sale for 2,032 crore

The stake sale comes as EPL prepares for a proposed merger with Indovida India to create a larger packaging entity.

2 Sep 2026 12:14 am
Mahanadi Coalfields IPO: Coal India to sell 10% stake

The proposed offering comes as Indias primary market shows signs of revival after a sluggish start to the year.

2 Sep 2026 12:02 am
Tata Motors gets ECB nod for 40,000-crore Iveco takeover

The European Central Bank has approved Tata Motors proposed acquisition of qualifying holdings in two Iveco-linked financial institutions

1 Sep 2026 11:43 pm
Three South Indian medtech startups get an Israel launchpad

The programme offers the founders exposure to Israels healthcare ecosystem, clinical validation expertise and potential pathways to international markets

1 Sep 2026 11:33 pm
Reliance looks to pull off a Campa with 10 ice cream; freezer battle holds the key

RCPL reaches over three million outlets through 5,000 distributors and has scaled gross revenue to roughly 22,000 crore, backed by Reliances planned 30,000-crore investment in food-manufacturing infrastructure

1 Sep 2026 10:16 pm
IRDAI proposes Public Insurance Registry to create digital public infrastructure for insurance

The registry is proposed to address information and interoperability gaps by providing a consistent and authoritative view of insurance records, while allowing relevant information to remain with the respective source institutions

1 Sep 2026 10:15 pm
Keralams GCC Boilerplate and Sensory Workspaces pitch to attract GCCs

The State will launch its GCC boilerplate a plug-and-play regulatory blueprint paired with attractive fiscal perks

1 Sep 2026 10:14 pm
FADA appoints Sai Giridhar as its 38th President

The governing council also unanimously elected Bharat Kumar Chordia, MD of Chennai-based Khivraj Motors, as the Treasurer

1 Sep 2026 10:10 pm
upGrad completes Unacademy acquisition at just over $200 million, marking steep valuation reset

The deal values Unacademy at more than 90 per cent below its peak valuation of $3.44 billion in 2021

1 Sep 2026 10:06 pm
TBCB projects lift Power Grids order pipeline to 1.75 lakh crore

While the Maharatna company reported a weaker than expected operating performance on a standalone basis in Q1 FY27, the robust pipeline offers revenue visibility, said an official.

1 Sep 2026 10:02 pm
Robust inflows into FCNR (B) deposits: Banking system liquidity surplus at 6.65 lakh cr

To absorb this surplus, the RBI on Tuesday conducted two Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auctionsfor 6 lakh crore and 4 lakh crore

1 Sep 2026 9:53 pm
1 Sep 2026 9:52 pm
Indian govt tightens sugar stock limit, cuts traders limit by half

Limit reduced to 200 tonne but Kolkata traders get exemption and can keep upto 400 tonne at any point in time

1 Sep 2026 9:50 pm
Indias defence flywheel is gaining altitude

Defence imports are declining even as exports are expected to grow at an 18% CAGR through FY30, reflecting the success of indigenisation

1 Sep 2026 9:45 pm
Editorial. Resilient performance

Buoyant GDP in a stressful period is noteworthy

1 Sep 2026 9:36 pm
Vodafone Idea renews brand identity, flags ambitions as a tech company beyond telecom

The new identity will be rolled out progressively across Vis consumer touchpoints, digital platforms, retail presence and communications starting September 1

1 Sep 2026 9:33 pm
Indias tea output drops 10% in July to 164 m kgs on heavy rains, floods

In Assam, the largest producing state, output dropped 13% to 91.08 m kg during July 2026 over corresponding last years 105 m kg, as per the Tea Boards latest data

1 Sep 2026 9:30 pm
Recycled plastics market to hit $11.71 billion by 2031

The 1,500 crore incentive scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission, with 58 companies approved and around 850,000 tonne of annual capacity pledged, signals the scale of this opportunity

1 Sep 2026 9:29 pm
ICF signs MoU with Bi-RIDE to manufacture 51 train rakes for Bengaluru suburban

The project carries an indicated value of 1,565 crore

1 Sep 2026 9:28 pm
Brigade Group opens PVR INOX Cinemas at Whitefield township; stock slips 2.2%

The multiplex spans roughly 42,000 sq. ft. across two floors and houses six auditoriums with a combined seating capacity of 949

1 Sep 2026 9:26 pm
Share of new petrol vehicles falls below 50% as buyers move towards other powertrains

Market analysts say Maruti and Tatas broad factory-fitted CNG portfolios and improvements in packaging put them in a stronger position to capture the shift

1 Sep 2026 9:26 pm
Western Carriers expects Kolkata port terminal to further boost biz volumes for both domestic, EXIM cargo

The terminal is capable of handling all types of dry bulk/break bulk cargo as well as all types of containers

1 Sep 2026 9:06 pm
UPI volumes at record high in August even as transaction value falls

UPI processed 24,508.96 million transactions worth 29.82 lakh crore in August

1 Sep 2026 9:00 pm
We are open to using homegrown AI models: Mahesh Ramamoorthy, Chief Information Officer at YES Bank

Ramamoorthy outlined how localised AI solutions could enhance operational efficiency and mitigate tech debt

1 Sep 2026 8:59 pm
India electric PV sales jump 51% in August; Tata leads, Mahindra gains as MG slips

Electric-PV registrations reached 211,575 units during January-August 2026, up 79.7% from 117,756 in the corresponding period of 2025. Overall passenger-vehicle registrations grew 21.2% over the same period, meaning electric PVs expanded at nearly four times the pace of the broader market. Passenger-EV penetration rose to 7.6% in August from 5.8% a year earlier, despite easing from 8.1% in July as registrations fell 12% sequentially. Tata withstood the August slowdown better than its closest riv

1 Sep 2026 8:58 pm
Rupee at 2-month high on FCNR (B) deposit inflows, RBI intervention

The rupee is on a winning streak, locking in its third straight day of gains and outperforming its Asian peers, thanks to a stellar domestic growth numbers

1 Sep 2026 8:58 pm
Retail sugar prices in India still ruling above 60 a kg despite fall in mill-level and wholesale rates

Retail rates are ruling as high as 77 a kg, while jaggery too reflects uptrend; Mumbai consumers could see relief from Wednesday as retail prices set to fall to 60

1 Sep 2026 8:56 pm
SAT dismisses Omaxe appeal against SEBI order over financial statement irregularities

Tribunal upholds market ban and penalties imposed by SEBI on company, promoters and other entities

1 Sep 2026 8:52 pm
Happiest Minds-ITC Infotech deal: Indias mid-tier IT firms are turning to M&A to stay competitive

The deal also provides ITC Infotech with a route into the listed market through its proposed combination with Happiest Minds.

1 Sep 2026 8:50 pm
Kruu bets on project-based learning experiences to rethink learning in the AI-era

Srinivasans edtech venture Kruu aims to provide students with interdisciplinary project-based learning experiences

1 Sep 2026 8:50 pm
Modi, Xi shake hands, talk on sidelines of SCO Summit ahead of BRICS meet

Trade imbalance, investment easing, direct flights, border tensions are among issues that the leaders may take up in New Delhi, sources say

1 Sep 2026 8:44 pm
Indias CAD widens to $4.2 billion in Q1FY27 from $3.4 billion in Q1FY26

In percentage terms, CAD nudged up marginally to 0.5 per cent of GDP in Q1FY27 from 0.4 per cent Q1FY26

1 Sep 2026 8:40 pm
Spike in onion prices likely to persist as drought hits Karnataka cultivation

Onion farmers have planted the crop in 68,000 hectares against 90,000 hectares year-ago in Karnataka, due to water scarcity.

1 Sep 2026 8:33 pm
SC asks Centre for using totalisers in polls, EC says risky now as even EVMs face public questioning

The courts order to the Union government came despite a warning from the Election Commission of India that bringing in totalisers now, when even EVMs are subject to frequent public questioning, may not be the right move

1 Sep 2026 8:26 pm
Supreme Court quashes FIRs against Gen Z NEET protestors

CJP co-convenor read out statement in court withdrawing September 5 march

1 Sep 2026 8:25 pm
Ujjivan SFB MD & CEO exit, Kotak succession race gains momentum amid banking sector leadership churn

Strong internal candidates are mostly going to be considered for these roles

1 Sep 2026 8:18 pm
K'taka hosts African Union delegation to showcase Indias Digital Public Infrastructure progress

The delegation was visiting India with the support of the UNDP and comprises senior officials representing the digital/ICT (Information and Communications Technology) sector and relevant line ministries

1 Sep 2026 8:17 pm
IT results and stock movements dead cat bounce?

For Indian IT vendors, the long-term opportunity is real, but the path to sustained double-digit growth runs through a genuine AI capability build-out

1 Sep 2026 8:14 pm
Shiv Nandan Sharma: The Low-Profile Insolvency Professional in the Subhash Chandra Case

Sharma belongs to the first generation of professionals created under Indias new insolvency regime

1 Sep 2026 8:08 pm
Focus on quality, R&D, timely delivery & exports: Defence Minister outlines roadmap for 16 DPSUs

CMDs of seven DPSUs presented dividend cheques, worth a total of Rs 3,951 cr, to the Defence Minister for the governments equity shares for FY26.

1 Sep 2026 7:57 pm
Fusion CX establishes presence in Australia through acquisition of VA Platinum

VA Platinum provides dedicated, full-time offshore professionals across finance and accounting, mortgage broking, financial planning, lending, bookkeeping, legal and conveyancing, real estate and other specialised business support functions, Fusion CX said in a release

1 Sep 2026 7:50 pm
J&K exporters face procedural hurdles in tapping India-Oman CEPA benefits

Exporters are facing difficulties in obtaining certificates of origin, a key document required to claim preferential tariff benefits under the agreement

1 Sep 2026 7:46 pm
Share of petrol vehicles fall below 50% as buyers move towards other powertrains

Market analysts say Maruti and Tatas broad factory-fitted CNG portfolios and improvements in packaging put them in a stronger position to capture the shift

1 Sep 2026 7:42 pm
NEET-PG candidates flag malfunctioning computers, biometric failures at exam centres

Candidates at various centres reported computers stopping midway, screens shutting down and systems rebooting during the examination.

1 Sep 2026 7:40 pm
Indias economic growth fails to boost market performance amid rising crude prices

The BSE Sensex closed at 76,944.28, down 12.99 points or 0.02 per cent, while the Nifty 50 slipped 24 points or 0.10 per cent to 24,055.80, extending losses for a second session

1 Sep 2026 7:26 pm