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20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

SRTT inability could give SDTT 36.60% of Tata Sons votes

The inability of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust to exercise its voting rights shifts power to smaller Tata trusts, making them crucial in decision-making at Tata Sons.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Tata board extends N Chandrasekaran tenure, trusts call extension illegal

Tata Group factions prepare for a potential court clash, hiring top Indian law firms and senior litigators as tensions rise over leadership and the company's public listing plans.

20 Sep 2026
Karnataka

Global semiconductor firms ramp up India presence amid Semicon 2.0

The Semicon India 2026 event has drawn major global semiconductor companies, including ASML, Applied Materials, and Lam Research.

20 Sep 2026
State Bank of India (SBI)

SBI issues advisory ahead of nationwide bank strike

The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a customer advisory ahead of the nationwide bank strike proposed by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) from September 28 to 30.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Semicon India 2026 unites top tech groups for India-designed-and-built electronics

At Semicon India 2026, major Indian tech industry bodies emphasized the need for a unified approach to achieve national objectives, highlighting collaboration over competition.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Adani Power to invest ₹48,000cr in Chapar Assam thermal plant

Adani Power has initiated a ₹48,000 crore investment for a 3,200 MW thermal power project in Assam's Dhubri district, set to become the Northeast’s largest power asset.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Tata Trusts challenges reappointment of N Chandrasekaran at Tata Sons

Tata Trusts argue that the resolution to reappoint N Chandrasekaran as chairman of Tata Sons was invalid, citing non-compliance with their Articles of Association.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Micron Taiwan workers reject 68-month salary bonus, demand 15% profit-share

Micron employees are demanding 15% of operating profits as bonuses, citing higher compensation at rivals Samsung and SK Hynix amid rising chip earnings from the AI surge.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Kerala traders to boycott UPI October 15 over 0.4% fee

The Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi will boycott UPI transactions on October 15 to protest the Centre's decision to impose charges on digital payments.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Serum Institute of India invests ₹250cr in Yotta near ₹37,000cr

Serum Institute of India invested ₹250 crore in Yotta Data Services' recent ₹1,396 crore fundraise, valuing the company at nearly $4 billion.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Salesforce: Indian businesses roll out AI, Bengaluru tower planned

Salesforce's Arundhati Bhattacharya highlights India's shift from AI experimentation to production, with significant investments in infrastructure and talent upskilling.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Liqvd Digital India opens IPO Sept 23 to raise 39cr

Liqvd Digital India's ₹39-crore IPO opens on September 23, with a price band set at ₹51-54 per share. The issue includes a fresh issue and an offer-for-sale by the promoter.

Why Indian Oil's new independent director has quit

Alka Mundra has resigned as an independent director of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) just five weeks after her appointment.

20 Sep 2026
BRICS

India's exports to core BRICS nations soar by 34%

India's exports to core BRICS countries, China, South Africa, Brazil, and Russia, have witnessed a massive 34% jump in the first five months of FY2026-27.

20 Sep 2026
JP Morgan

Meet Ravi Reddi, JPMorgan's new India head of M&A

JPMorgan, a leading investment bank, has appointed Ravi Reddi as the new head of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) for India.

20 Sep 2026
Abhishek Manu Singhvi

Why Tata Trusts has hired top lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi

Tata Trusts has roped in senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi to represent them legally, as the feud with Tata Sons intensifies.

These 6 IPOs will hit Dalal Street next week

Six mainboard companies are gearing up for initial public offerings (IPOs) next week.

20 Sep 2026
India

FMCG goods unlikely to become costlier this festive season

Despite rising commodity prices, including sugar, and geopolitical disruptions, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) firms are likely to maintain their prices through the festive season.

Why NCLAT is concerned over Supertech's stalled housing projects

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has expressed concern over the delay in construction work at Supertech Ltd's stalled housing projects in India.

20 Sep 2026
Foreign Investment

FPIs withdraw ₹20,974cr from Indian equities this September

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pulled out ₹20,974 crore from Indian equities in September.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Global chip giants pledge to boost India's semiconductor manufacturing ambitions

Semicon India 2026 attracted global semiconductor giants announcing investments and partnerships, as India aims to bolster its domestic chip manufacturing ecosystem.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

JP Morgan names Ravi Reddi as head of India M&A

JP Morgan has named Ravi Reddi as the Head of M&A for India, following his extensive experience with the bank's US M&A team.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Samsung smart appliances boom as Southwest Asia share reaches 13%

Samsung Electronics has experienced a nine-fold increase in connected appliances in Southwest Asia, with India becoming a pivotal market for the company's AI Home initiatives.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

OpenAI pauses projects, moves quarter of production engineers to security

Greg Brockman, OpenAI's president, paused a quarter of the engineers' projects to focus on identifying and fixing security vulnerabilities using the company's own AI models.

20 Sep 2026
Indian Government

LPG subsidy: Aadhaar biometric authentication mandatory from October 1

The Indian government has made Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) compulsory for domestic LPG consumers who want to continue receiving subsidized refills.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Six companies plan IPOs Sept 22-28 to raise ₹3,825cr

Six mainboard companies, including Elevate Campuses and Varmora Granito, are set to raise ₹3,825 crore through IPOs next week as the primary market activity remains robust in 2026.

20 Sep 2026
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EY-IESA projects India's chip market to $200B amid domestic push

India's semiconductor market is expected to grow from $64 billion in 2026 to $200 billion by 2035, driven by rising domestic demand and innovation opportunities.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Tata Trusts enlists Abhishek Manu Singhvi over N Chandrasekaran reappointment

Tata Trusts has appointed senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi as legal representation as tensions rise with Tata Sons over leadership and listing issues.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

NPCI to add 0.4% UPI fee to fund merchant digitisation

The NPCI proposes using 5% of MDR collections to support small merchants and expand digital payment infrastructure in smaller Indian cities.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Indian Oil denies Madhya Pradesh UPI ban over ₹2,000 rumor

Indian Oil Corporation has dismissed a viral message claiming petrol pump owners in Madhya Pradesh will observe a 'No-UPI Day,' labeling it as fake and misleading.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

India crude basket reaches $131 amid Middle East tensions

India's crude oil basket has surged to $131 per barrel, while global oil prices remain above $103, raising concerns over inflation and pressure on oil marketing companies.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Foreign investors withdraw ₹20,974cr in September, total ₹2.45Lcr in 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors pulled out ₹20,974 crore from Indian equities in September, driven by global uncertainties, higher US interest rates, and a weakening rupee.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

SBI warns customers: UFBU strike September 28-30, 5-day limited access

SBI has advised customers to complete essential banking tasks before the proposed nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30, as branch operations may be disrupted.

20 Sep 2026
Paramount Pictures

Paramount might be able to acquire Warner Bros soon

Paramount Skydance is in advanced talks with California officials to settle a lawsuit challenging Warner Bros. Discovery's acquisition.

20 Sep 2026
Kotak Bank

Bank holidays in India next week: Check city-wise list

Major banks including State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Punjab National Bank (PNB) will be closed for up to four days next week.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

NSE IPO gray market premium plunges nearly 70% to ₹58

NSE's grey market premium has dropped significantly from Rs 192 to Rs 58, suggesting a more modest listing gain as the IPO nears its closing date.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

McKinsey: Agentic AI reduced productivity in nearly 30% of firms

A McKinsey report reveals that productivity fell in 30% of companies using agentic AI tools, highlighting operational hurdles in the rapid adoption of autonomous coding systems.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

India's young HNIs adopt professional management as $1.5 trillion transfers

India is set for a $1.5 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer, prompting next-gen HNIs to adopt institutional investment strategies and diversified portfolios.

20 Sep 2026
NASDAQ

SpaceX's Nasdaq 100 stake to more than double to 2.8%

SpaceX's stake in the Nasdaq 100 will more than double to 2.82% after Monday's quarterly rebalance, data from Bloomberg shows.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Goldman Sachs: Four economies lead AI adoption, job openings slow

France, the US, the Netherlands, and the UK lead global AI adoption with rates up to 20%, according to Goldman Sachs Research, affecting hiring in tech and service sectors.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Tata Sons IPO could value firm ₹9-12.5L/cr, enrich shareholders

The potential listing of Tata Sons could reveal substantial wealth for lesser-known shareholders, with valuations placing individual stakes in the hundreds to thousands of crores.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Flock Safety offers most generous voluntary buyouts to avoid layoffs

Flock Safety announced generous severance packages for voluntary departures, aiming to reduce its workforce amid backlash over its license plate recognition technology.

20 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Mehli Mistry opposes using TEDT corpus for Tata chairmanship dispute

Mehli Mistry, a trustee of the Tata Education and Development Trust, has objected to using TEDT funds for legal expenses in the Tata Sons reappointment dispute.

19 Sep 2026
Ashwini Vaishnaw

Dholera semiconductor plant to produce India's first wafer by 2028

India's first semiconductor fabrication plant, located in Dholera, is expected to produce its first wafer by 2028.

19 Sep 2026
China

Volkswagen may cut another 4,100 jobs at Porsche

Volkswagen is considering another round of job cuts at its luxury brand Porsche, according to German business daily Handelsblatt.

19 Sep 2026
Ajit Doval

India's GDP to reach $38 trillion: NSA Ajit Doval

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has predicted that India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow from the current $4.015 trillion to a whopping $38 trillion in the next two decades.

19 Sep 2026
Lucknow

India to generate 2.5L seasonal, gig jobs this festive season

India is expected to create between 2-2.5 lakh seasonal and gig jobs during the July-December festive season of 2026, a report by NLB Services has said.

19 Sep 2026
Amazon

AI cloud provider Nscale files for US IPO

Nscale, a cloud provider that specializes in infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) models, has filed to go public on the New York Stock Exchange.

19 Sep 2026
Narendra Modi

FTAs are opening new markets for India's youth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the role of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in creating new markets and career opportunities for India's youth.

19 Sep 2026
Indian Government

Sugar, onion prices stabilize after government intervention

The prices of essential commodities, sugar and onion, have stabilized over the past week.

19 Sep 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

US now accounts for 54% of India's software services exports

India's software services exports witnessed a growth of 8.2% to $221.4 billion in the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), excluding sales by overseas affiliates of Indian companies.

19 Sep 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic targets November IPO at potential $2T valuation

Anthropic, the developer of Claude, is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) in November.

OpenAI expects $278B cash burn in next 5 years

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is expecting to burn through a massive $278 billion in cash between 2026 and 2030.

19 Sep 2026
Oracle

Oracle's $18B data center debt faces pressure amid local opposition

Oracle's $18 billion debt linked to a data center in New Mexico is facing pressure, the Financial Times reported.

19 Sep 2026
Anthropic

Anthropic's annualised revenue may top $100B this year

Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, is projected to surpass an annualized revenue of over $100 billion this year, as per a New York Times report.

19 Sep 2026
Elon Musk

AI could double US GDP growth by 2027: Elon Musk

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) could significantly boost the US economy.

19 Sep 2026
Warren Buffett

Key executives leading Berkshire Hathaway's $1 trillion+ empire

Warren Buffett has officially stepped down as the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, a move that marks a major shift in the company's leadership.

19 Sep 2026
DY Chandrachud

Tata Sons faces legal fight as Trusts challenge Chandrasekaran's reappointment

The ongoing dispute between Tata Sons and Tata Trusts over N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as executive chairman could escalate into a long-drawn legal battle.

19 Sep 2026
British Airways

Ryanair CEO apologises after comparing competitors to rapists

Ryanair's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michael O'Leary has apologized for his controversial remarks comparing rival airlines to "rapists."

18 Sep 2026
Indian Government

Centre to oversee UPI MDR charges daily from October 15

The Indian government has announced that it will start monitoring the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions on a daily basis, starting October 15.

18 Sep 2026
India

India's crude oil imports fall over 11% in August

India's crude oil imports last month fell by over 11% from July, amounting to 19.01 million metric tons, government data revealed today.

18 Sep 2026
Nestle India

FSSAI takes legal action against Nestle India over infant products

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched legal action against Nestle India for multiple violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act.

18 Sep 2026
Indian Government

Incentives for BHIM-UPI, RuPay debit card transactions might be removed

The Indian government is planning to withdraw the existing incentive scheme for BHIM-UPI and RuPay debit card transactions.

18 Sep 2026
Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett named chairman emeritus of Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has stepped down from his position.

TRAI's new rules will improve spam detection in India

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has updated its regulations to tackle unsolicited commercial communications (UCC).

India's net direct tax collection up 13% to ₹12.1L crore

India's net direct tax collections have increased by a whopping 12.96% year-on-year, reaching ₹12.12 lakh crore as of September 17, for the financial year 2026-27.

MuscleBlaze maker is planning ₹2,800-3,800cr IPO in India

HealthKart, a leading brand in fitness supplements, is mulling an initial public offering (IPO) to raise between $300 million and $400 million (₹2,800-3,800 crore), as per Mint.

18 Sep 2026
Paramount Pictures

FCC approves foreign investment in Paramount Warner merger with restrictions

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a request from Paramount and Skydance to allow foreign investors to participate in their $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

18 Sep 2026
Anthropic

Chinese AI firms lag far behind OpenAI in revenue

China's leading artificial intelligence (AI) firms generate only about 10% of the revenue reported by OpenAI alone, a new analysis from Rhodium Group has revealed.

18 Sep 2026
Tata Sons

Shapoorji Group chairperson backs listing of Tata Sons

Shapoorji Pallonji Group Chairman, Shapoor Mistry, has welcomed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) listing decision on Tata Sons.

18 Sep 2026
India

India's GDP to grow 7% in FY27, says Moody's

Credit ratings agency Moody's has revised India's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for the current fiscal year from 6% to a more optimistic 7%.

18 Sep 2026
Personal Finance

IDFC FIRST Bank waives forex markup on its credit cards

In a major customer-friendly move, IDFC FIRST Bank has announced the removal of forex markup charges on all its existing and new credit cards.

18 Sep 2026
Walt Disney

Disney appoints Adam Smith as chief of streaming business

The Walt Disney Company has appointed insider Adam Smith as the chairman of its streaming business.

18 Sep 2026
Anthropic

OpenAI hires former SpaceX executive as global sales chief

OpenAI has announced the appointment of Brian McCarthy as its Vice President of Global Sales.

18 Sep 2026
Apple

You can use Apple Pay in India from October

Apple is all set to launch its payment service, Apple Pay, in India next month.

18 Sep 2026
Japan

Why Japan has raised key interest rate to 31-year high

Japan's central bank, the Bank of Japan (BOJ), has raised its key interest rate to a 31-year high.

17 Sep 2026
IndiGo

IndiGo hikes infant fee, baggage and priority service charges

IndiGo has announced a revision in its fare structure, affecting several services.