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17 Sep 2026 9:04 am
Stock Alert: Tempsens Instruments India, Infosys, Highway Infra, Alembic Pharma

Shares of Inox Wind, Kaynes Technology India, Bandhan Bank and SAIL are banned from F&O trading on 17 September 2026.

17 Sep 2026 9:04 am
Tata Sons board to mull asking Chandrasekaran to stay on amid RBI IPO push

The holding company's board is set to consider its listing obligations after the RBI refused to relax the rules, while its committee may seek the chairman's continuation

17 Sep 2026 9:01 am
OpenAI discloses six new AI misalignment incidents of 'rogue' behaviour

The cases include models hiding mistakes, fabricating data and moving files online without permission as OpenAI says AI safety and monitoring remain unresolved

17 Sep 2026 8:47 am
UN chief urges AI rivals to cooperate, warns against 'race on safety'

The United Nations chief urged global competitors in artificial intelligence on Wednesday to cooperate in addressing threats from the technology, warning that he world cannot afford a race to the bottom on AI safety. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said concerns raised by those on the frontlines of AI technology that its development is racing ahead of our understanding of the risks can't be ignored. Governments must assume their first responsibility to protect civilians from AI threats, whic

17 Sep 2026 8:40 am
US bill empowers Trump to target India with 100% tariff over Russian energy

The legislation, passed by the House in a 262-159 vote after Senate approval, gives Donald Trump power to target major Russian energy buyers with tariffs of up to 100 per cent

17 Sep 2026 8:37 am
Trump's 51st-state push drives Canada closer to the European Union

The invitation by the EU for Canada to become an associate member is a sign of Trump's brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America's closest friends

17 Sep 2026 8:32 am
Asian Games 2026 September 17 Schedule, live event time (IST), streaming

India will kick off its campaign at the 2026 Asian Games with men's doubles teqball at 2:00 PM IST on September 17

17 Sep 2026 8:18 am
US troops must prepare to fight around the Moon: Trump's top military aide

American troops need to prepare for combat not only in Earth's orbit but around the moon, President Donald Trump's top military adviser said Wednesday, looking ahead to a new frontier in warfare after the US revealed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space. Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told service members and industry figures at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference outside Washington that the US military should adapt now so it is prepared to fight, endu

17 Sep 2026 8:14 am
Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals negative open; Asia mkts mixed post US Fed's rate hike

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Thursday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a slightly lower open for the Nifty50. Asian markets were mixed as traders assessed the US Federal Reserve's policy decision

17 Sep 2026 8:02 am
Nifty 50's structure remains weak; PVR INOX among top picks: Ajit Mishra

Nifty's recovery above the 23,200 level provides some near-term relief; however, the broader structure remains weak.

17 Sep 2026 7:52 am
Trump calls for US interest rates at 1% or lower after Fed rate hike

The US president renewed his push for cheaper credit after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to a 3.75-4% target range

17 Sep 2026 7:48 am
Iranian drones, missiles target US-contracted vessel near Strait of Hormuz

The strike involved four Iranian drones and at least one missile, according to Fox News; minor crew injuries were reported and several US personnel were aboard

17 Sep 2026 7:40 am
Radico Khaitan among 3 stock ideas for today by Bonanza's Kunal Kamble

Tata Communications, PVR INOX and Radico Khaitan are showing bullish technical setups, backed by breakouts, support-based reversals and improving momentum indicators.

17 Sep 2026 7:36 am
Oil prices fall as Saudi crude cargoes ease fears of supply disruption

Brent crude fell 1.2 per cent to $104.59 a barrel, while WTI dropped 1.1 per cent to $101.29 as concerns over Middle East supply eased

17 Sep 2026 7:35 am
India cuts windfall tax on export of petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel

Export duty on diesel has been reduced to 20 per litre from 25, while levies on petrol have been cut to 0.5 from 1.5 per litre, respectively

17 Sep 2026 7:32 am
US House passes Russia sanctions bill; 100% tariff threat looms over India

The US House of Representatives passed a bill that would authorise President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Russia and steep tariffs on its trading partners in oil and gas, including India and China. The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, passed by the US Senate last month, was approved by the House in a 262-159 vote on Wednesday evening and will now go to Trump to be signed into a law. Besides 203 Republicans, 58 Democrats and one Independent voted in favour of the l

17 Sep 2026 7:24 am
Pricey affair! Is NSE's valuation premium to global peers justified?

Analysts said that NSE's rich valuation is justified by its strong leadership position, supported by aliquid marketplace & powerful network effects arising from the country's structural market growth.

17 Sep 2026 7:14 am
NSE's much-awaited IPO opens today; should you apply? Check reviews, GMP

NSE IPO subscription status, GMP today: NSE has set a price band of 1,700-1,785 per share, with a face value of 1. In the grey market, NSE shares are trading at a premium of up to 9 per cent.

17 Sep 2026 7:10 am
Blue Dart appoints RS Subramanian as MD to succeed Balfour Manuel

Subramanian will take charge on November 30, subject to approvals, while outgoing managing director Balfour Manuel will remain with the company as senior strategic adviser until May 2027

17 Sep 2026 12:46 am
Oil ministry to automakers: Give us a road map for flex-fuel vehicle launch

The ministry has also asked OEMs to make customers more aware of FFVs, as sales have not picked up to the expected level

17 Sep 2026 12:28 am
Arbitrage funds yet to warm up to Sebi's 1% leeway for CAS exposure

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) had eased rules for arbitrage funds in a bid to boost participation from the 3 trillion mutual fund category in the CAS

17 Sep 2026 12:19 am
Union Minister of State Jitin Prasada Inaugurates NIELIT-Infineon Centre of Excellence on Semiconductor Manufacturing

New Delhi [India], September 16: The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in collaboration with Infineon Technologies, today inaugurated the NIELIT-Infineon Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Semiconductor Manufacturing at NIELIT, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

17 Sep 2026 12:15 am
Govt holds firm on UPI MDR as Opposition mounts pressure for rollback

Finance Ministry rejects claims of US pressure behind UPI MDR, as Opposition parties and trader groups demand reconsideration of the new merchant fee

17 Sep 2026 12:11 am
From dancing to playing poker, is there anything fruit fly brain can't do?

For years, researchers worked to develop sophisticated imaging techniques to map the connections within the nervous systems of various organisms.

17 Sep 2026 12:06 am
The Modi way is to build coalitions in a fractured world

Modi speaks of India becoming a ule shaper rather than merely a ule taker.

16 Sep 2026 11:43 pm
US Federal Reserve raises interest rate by 25 bps to 3.75-4% range

It's the first policy shift under the new Fed chief, who took office in late May after being selected by Trump with an expectation that he would cut rates

16 Sep 2026 11:37 pm
'Reforms Utsav': Centre plans 1,639 events to celebrate 1,300 reforms

Centre plans a three-month 'Reforms Utsav' from October 2 to showcase more than 1,300 reforms through over 1,600 nationwide outreach events

16 Sep 2026 11:34 pm
The missing pillar of Swachh Bharat: Citizen behaviour

A government can deploy sanitation workers, procure waste collection vehicles, and install public bins. It cannot place a cleaner behind every citizen

16 Sep 2026 11:31 pm
The battle for shelf space: How reforms ramped up competition in FMCG

India's FMCG market evolves from global-brand dominance to fierce local, regional and digital competition

16 Sep 2026 11:30 pm
Volkswagen's tryst with India: JSW tie-up offers another shot at growth

Newby JSW hopes to tap VW technology, and the German giant wants to do better in a market where it is a bit player. Could it be a win-win?

16 Sep 2026 11:16 pm
The 11.5 trillion-question hanging over Tata Sons' IPO valuation

Listed holdco discounts suggest a much lower value for the parent

16 Sep 2026 11:12 pm
Geopolitics is a boardroom issue

Tariffs imposed by the United States changed the economics of an export business almost overnight, while its sanctions cut companies off from markets they may have operated in for years

16 Sep 2026 11:10 pm
Rules beyond borders

Beijing has started making laws for the world

16 Sep 2026 10:46 pm
PIL in SC challenges 0.4% MDR on UPI transactions above 2,000 in India

Petitioner questions the amended payment law, lack of gazette publication and differing treatment of UPI and RuPay debit-card transactions under the new framework

16 Sep 2026 10:39 pm
Ipca's earnings dose gets stronger, but stock upside thins after rally

A strong Q1 and higher FY27 guidance improve outlook

16 Sep 2026 10:36 pm
Higher-than-expected 40 bps UPI fee set to boost fintech earnings

The framework excludes UPI-linked CC payments, and is expected to affect only 4 per cent of merchant transaction volume.

16 Sep 2026 10:31 pm
Niti seeks exploration, regulatory reforms to boost metals and ores trade

Niti Aayog cites dependence on critical mineral imports and the sector's exposure to the EU's carbon border levy while recommending exploration and regulatory reforms

16 Sep 2026 10:26 pm
Microsoft AI chief says Claude training risks making AI harder to control

Suleyman called for removing all speculation about consciousness from AI training documents, arguing such language could undermine humanity's ability to control superintelligent systems.

16 Sep 2026 10:25 pm
Saudi calls attempted Mecca attack a 'red line', Houthis deny any role

Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels overnight of trying to attack Islam's holiest city, prompting condemnation from countries in the region but no sign of military support. The kingdom, a key US ally, declared Mecca a ed line as it slid deeper into the new front of the Iran war. With the world's biggest oil exporter under fire from the rebels backed by the Saudis' regional adversary, Tehran, the kingdom needs a safe outlet for its crude as well as military support. However, a

16 Sep 2026 10:24 pm
BharatPe moves Delhi HC against Centrum, JBCG over Unity Bank warrants

Resilient Innovations alleges unauthorised transfers and encumbrances involving Unity Bank warrants and seeks interim protection against further transactions from the court.

16 Sep 2026 10:22 pm
LIC, Norway's sovereign fund, ADIA anchor NSE's 6,746 crore IPO issue

Exchange allocated 37.79 million shares at Rs 1,785 each to 189 investors, with offshore institutions taking 43 per cent and domestic mutual funds nearly 37 per cent

16 Sep 2026 10:18 pm
Delhi HC directs Bombay Shaving Company to withdraw the disputed razor ad

Court rejects proposed changes and disclaimer, objects to the commercial's courtroom setting and warns Bombay Shaving Company against republishing it in its current form.

16 Sep 2026 10:17 pm
Centre moves Supreme Court over striking down of Income Tax Section 147A

Government challenges Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling that invalidated the retrospective provision governing tax reassessment powers of jurisdictional officers in India

16 Sep 2026 10:14 pm
India watches US House vote on Bill enabling 100% Russia oil tariffs

The Brics joint declaration, adopted unanimously, criticised unilateral coercive sanctions and secondary sanctions, and also unilateral tariffs and non-tariff measures.

16 Sep 2026 10:13 pm
EPFO wage ceiling raised to 25,000 for better social security net

Government raises EPF wage ceiling to 25,000 from 15,000, expanding mandatory social-security coverage to over 51 lakh additional employees

16 Sep 2026 10:10 pm
Experts moot for 'women-centric' approach to safer urban planning in India

UN Women consultation shifts focus from protection to equal access and agency

16 Sep 2026 10:09 pm
RAI warns UPI merchant fee could push small retailers back towards cash

Industry body says the charge could drive small merchants back to cash, weaken formalisation and undermine digital payment adoption during the festive season across India.

16 Sep 2026 10:09 pm