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24 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Pine Labs announces rollout of 1 million soundboxes with instant alerts

Pine Labs announced plans to deploy 10 lakh soundboxes across India, enhancing its merchant payment infrastructure and supporting the growing digital payments ecosystem.

24 Sep 2026
TL;DR

HDFC Bank stock steady at ₹731.20 ahead of Q2 results

HDFC Bank shares have declined over 26% year-to-date, with investors anticipating the bank's second-quarter results scheduled for release on October 17.

24 Sep 2026
TL;DR

IRDAI proposes rule banning dark patterns hiding insurance prices online

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) proposes a rule to prevent insurers from requiring personal details before displaying insurance prices.

24 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance to raise ₹10,000cr 10-year bonds at 7.90%

Reliance Industries plans to raise ₹10,000 crore through 10-year rupee-denominated bonds at a 7.90% annual coupon, following a recent ₹12,000 crore five-year bond issuance.

24 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Tata Sons reschedules AGM to vote on N Chandrasekaran's return

Tata Sons aims to hold its AGM within a month, but restrictions on the Sir Ratan Tata Trust could impede achieving the necessary quorum for the meeting.

24 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Bitcoin drops under $84,000 as US yields hit 2007 highs

Bitcoin dropped sharply below $84,000 as rising US Treasury yields and geopolitical tensions weigh on the broader cryptocurrency market.

24 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Clean Max expands renewables for Indian AI and data centers

Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions has expanded its data and AI-related renewable power capacity from 250 MW to 2,500 MW in two years, driven by hyperscaler investments in India.

24 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Nava in talks for $200 million Greenoaks investment likely valued $750 million

AI data centre startup Nava, founded by ex-OYO executive Abhinav Sinha, is in discussions to secure $200 million from existing investor Greenoaks.

24 Sep 2026
TL;DR

NSE lists on BSE this Thursday, Ashishkumar Chauhan hails milestone

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) shares were listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), overcoming years of regulatory and legal challenges.

24 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Bajaj Finance shares fall 5% after capital raise plans disclosed

Shares of Bajaj Finance Ltd. fell 5% after announcing plans to seek shareholder approval for a potential capital raise through various methods.

24 Sep 2026
TL;DR

NAVIQ Technology expected to expand Kerala AI workforce around 5,000

The launch of NAVIQ Technology, a vertical AI company in the travel sector, is set to enhance Kerala's position as an emerging AI hub, according to IBS Group's VK Mathews.

24 Sep 2026
TL;DR

NPCI restores MDR on UPI above ₹2,000 for ₹1,000cr firms

Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO of NPCI, explains the need for reintroducing merchant discount rates (MDR) on select UPI transactions to ensure ecosystem resilience.

24 Sep 2026
TL;DR

Japan 10 year government bond yield hits 3.075% since 1996

Japan's 10-year government bond yield surged to 3.075%, its highest since 1996, as global bond markets face intensified selling pressures and domestic fiscal concerns grow.

24 Sep 2026
TL;DR

India's retail market expected to reach ₹210-215L/cr by 2035

As India's retail market aims for ₹215 lakh crore by 2035, retailers are prioritizing backend technology investments over AI to enhance supply chains and boost sales efficiency.

24 Sep 2026
TL;DR

CBDT simplifies tax withholding for buyers of property from non-residents

The CBDT has simplified TDS compliance for resident individuals and HUFs purchasing property from non-residents by allowing PAN-based reporting, effective October 1, 2026.

24 Sep 2026
TL;DR

China Hong Kong stocks dip amid Trump Xi meeting worries

China and Hong Kong stocks fell as investors doubted significant breakthroughs from the Trump-Xi meeting, despite a two-month trade truce extension.

24 Sep 2026
National Stock Exchange

NSE shares list at ₹1,800, just 0.8% above IPO price

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has made its much-anticipated market debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

24 Sep 2026
Ministry of Finance

Banks to remain open Sunday ahead of 3-day nationwide strike

In a bid to minimize disruption in banking services, the Indian government has announced that all public sector banks and Regional Rural Banks will remain open on Sunday.

24 Sep 2026
Beijing

US, China extend trade truce until January 10

The United States and China have agreed to extend their trade truce until January 10, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced.

23 Sep 2026
Donald Trump

Trump made stock transactions worth up to $270M in July

US President Donald Trump made over 1,000 stock transactions in July alone, according to an analysis by The Guardian.

23 Sep 2026
Samsung

LG and Samsung facing tariff evasion probe in India

India is investigating South Korean electronics giants LG Electronics and Samsung for allegedly paying lower tariffs on imported display parts for high-end televisions, as per Reuters.

23 Sep 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

Banks to remain open on Sunday ahead of proposed strike

In a bid to minimize disruption to banking services, all public sector banks and regional rural banks will remain open on Sunday (September 27).

23 Sep 2026
SpiceJet

Why SpiceJet is being probed by DGCA

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is conducting an operational and financial scrutiny of budget carrier SpiceJet.

23 Sep 2026
Subhash Chandra

Insolvency case: Subhash Chandra moves NCLAT against asset freeze order

Zee Group founder Subhash Chandra has challenged an order by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) that barred him from selling or transferring his assets.

23 Sep 2026
India

India's private sector activity hits 3-month high in September

India's private sector activity witnessed a significant improvement in September, driven mainly by a stronger manufacturing sector.

23 Sep 2026
IndiGo

Domestic air travel saw a 6% dip in August

India's domestic air traffic witnessed a decline of 6.34% month-on-month in August.

23 Sep 2026
Saudi Arabia

Oil prices below $100-a-barrel again: Here we decode why

Oil prices have dropped below the $100-a-barrel mark, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude trading at $90.10 a barrel and Brent crude at $99.09 today.

23 Sep 2026
India

India's GDP to grow at 6.9% in FY27: Fitch Ratings

Fitch Ratings has revised its forecast for India's GDP growth in FY27, increasing it from 6.4% to 6.9%.

22 Sep 2026
Microsoft

Microsoft's new round of job cuts is here

Microsoft has initiated a fresh round of layoffs, impacting some 500 employees.

22 Sep 2026
Adani Group

Adani Group firms settle SEBI's Hindenburg-linked probe for ₹1.5cr

Five companies of the Adani Group have settled adjudication proceedings with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a total of ₹1.51 crore.

22 Sep 2026
LPG Cylinder

Commercial LPG cylinders are now cheaper in these areas

The price of a 19kg commercial LPG cylinder has dropped by ₹200-₹600 in some rural parts of Uttar Pradesh.

22 Sep 2026
Indian Government

Your flights in India might become costlier this festive season

The Indian government has decided not to impose any cap on airfares for the upcoming festive season. However, airlines will be advised to keep the prices reasonable.

22 Sep 2026
Indian Government

Modi government looking for job sectors that might be AI-proof

India's Commerce Ministry is looking into sectors that could withstand the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment.

22 Sep 2026
Indian Rupee (INR)

Gold falls 7% from August peak: Good time to buy?

Gold prices have witnessed a significant decline of 7.11% from their August peak of $4,658 per ounce on August 25.

22 Sep 2026
Indian Government

Will new MDR rules affect salary payments via UPI?

The Indian government's recent clarification on the applicability of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions has left many employers and households wondering.

22 Sep 2026
Maharashtra

Maharashtra: Instamart unit, Amazon warehouse lose licenses in FDA crackdown

The Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licenses of 10 businesses, including a Swiggy Instamart dark store in Mumbai.

22 Sep 2026
Tesla

Tesla faces trial over alleged racial discrimination at California factory

Tesla, the electric car company owned by Elon Musk, is facing a major trial in California.

Snapdeal pivots to value fashion as ₹420cr IPO approaches

Snapdeal, once a leading horizontal e-commerce marketplace in India, is gearing up for its public debut with a new strategy.

22 Sep 2026
AMD

AMD crosses $1T market cap for first time

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has hit a major milestone by crossing a market capitalization of $1 trillion for the first time.

22 Sep 2026
India

India's first blue bond launches September 28: What is it?

India's first blue bond will be issued on September 28 by Sagarmala Finance Corporation, the country's first maritime lender.

22 Sep 2026
Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg's net worth up $25B in a day

Mark Zuckerberg saw his net worth jump by a whopping $25 billion in just one day.

22 Sep 2026
Mumbai

Angel One founder buys Mumbai residential tower for ₹711cr

Dinesh Thakkar, the founder and CMD of Angel One, has agreed to buy an entire residential tower at Embassy Developments' ultra-luxury Embassy Terazza project in Juhu, Mumbai.

22 Sep 2026
JP Morgan

India's economy to triple in next decade, says JPMorgan CEO

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has predicted that India's economy will nearly triple in size over the next decade.

22 Sep 2026
India

Why Indian refiners may ditch Russian crude imports soon

Indian refiners are considering reducing their imports of Russian crude oil.

22 Sep 2026
Apple

Apple stock hits record high on iPhone Duo, Siri AI

Apple's stock price closed at a new record high of $338.98 on Monday, surpassing its previous record close of $338.49.

22 Sep 2026
Paramount Pictures

Paramount settles US lawsuit, clearing path for $110B Warner deal

Paramount Skydance has settled a lawsuit filed by California and 11 other US states over its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.

22 Sep 2026
Xbox

Xbox to cut hundreds of jobs this week: Report

Xbox is preparing to lay off hundreds of employees this week, The Information reported.

Sachin Tendulkar-backed Spinny files for ₹3,000cr IPO

Spinny, a used-car marketplace backed by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has filed confidential papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO).

22 Sep 2026
Donald Trump

US and China discuss AI, investment as Trump-Xi summit nears

Chinese and US officials have concluded their second day of trade talks in New York.

22 Sep 2026
N Chandrasekaran

Jamie Dimon backs Chandrasekaran as Tata governance fight deepens

JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon has expressed his support for Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran amid the ongoing governance conflict at one of India's oldest conglomerates.

NSE IPO allotment today: How to check status online

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is set to finalize its initial public offering (IPO) allotment today.

21 Sep 2026
India

India's core sector growth slips to 4.8% in August

India's core sector growth has slowed down to 4.8% year-on-year in August 2026, a decline from the 5% recorded in July.

ONGC just found gas off Odisha coast

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has made a significant gas discovery at its MN-DW18-1-H-D deepwater well in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin, off the Odisha coast.

21 Sep 2026
Volkswagen

Bombay HC hearing Volkswagen's $1.4B tax dispute on October 21

The Bombay High Court has ordered a fresh hearing in Volkswagen's $1.4 billion tax dispute with Indian authorities, starting October 21.

This auto-parts maker is planning $400M IPO in India

Carlyle Group is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) of its Indian auto-parts platform, Highway Roop Precision Technologies.

21 Sep 2026
Tata Sons

Why Tata Trusts and Tata Sons are having a clash

The ongoing conflict between Tata Trusts and Tata Sons over N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as chairman has escalated into a legal battle.

21 Sep 2026
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

RBI eases KYC rules for FPIs: How it affects you

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has simplified the know your customer (KYC) process for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) at rural and urban co-operative banks.

21 Sep 2026
NOTHING

Nothing makes CMF an Indian company, targets 100M phones

Nothing, the consumer electronics brand founded by Carl Pei, is spinning off its CMF sub-brand into a separate entity in India.

21 Sep 2026
Starbucks

Starbucks to set up 1st corporate tech hub outside US

Starbucks Corporation, a global coffee retail giant, is all set to establish a Global Capability Center (GCC) in Tamil Nadu.

21 Sep 2026
Saudi Arabia

India's crude oil import bill jumps 48% to nearly $75B

India's crude oil import bill has witnessed a massive 48% jump, hitting $74.8 billion during the April-August period.

21 Sep 2026
Nifty

Nifty could climb to 27,000 by January, says JPMorgan

JPMorgan's Rajiv Batra has predicted that the Nifty index could reach around 27,000 by the end of January.

21 Sep 2026
National Stock Exchange

NSE IPO GMP drops to 3% on final subscription day

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India is gearing up to debut on the stock market with its ₹22,561.57 crore initial public offering (IPO).

Misusing SIM cards? You can be jailed for 3 years

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a stern warning to mobile users about the potential legal consequences of SIM card misuse.

This gas distribution company wants to raise ₹3,100cr via IPO

GAIL Gas Limited has started the process of appointing investment banks for an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise up to ₹3,100 crore, as per Mint.

21 Sep 2026
India

India-New Zealand FTA to come into effect on October 20

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into effect on October 20, after both countries completed the necessary domestic procedures to ratify it.

21 Sep 2026
Ather Energy

Xi Jinping US visit: Rare-earth magnets could be in focus

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the US, his first in over a decade.

21 Sep 2026
Nifty

Sensex jumps over 500 points: What's behind today's rally?

India's benchmark equity indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened on a positive note today.

21 Sep 2026
Beijing

China slows humanoid robot IPO rush amid valuation concerns

China's regulatory authorities are slowing down the rush of humanoid-robot companies looking to go public, according to Reuters.

21 Sep 2026
China

Volvo names Klaus Zellmer as new chief

Volvo Car AB has announced the appointment of Klaus Zellmer as its new president and chief executive officer.

21 Sep 2026
Oracle

Oracle layoffs: Severance terms emerge as India cuts affect 3,000

Oracle has announced another round of layoffs as part of its global workforce reduction strategy.

21 Sep 2026
Apple

Apple's first layoffs under John Ternus hit Fitness+ team

Apple has initiated a fresh round of job cuts targeting its Fitness+ division, marking the first known layoffs under newly appointed CEO John Ternus.

21 Sep 2026
Petrol Diesel Prices

Indian oil firms losing ₹20 on diesel per liter

India's petrol price benchmark has hit a 50-month high of $133.05 per barrel this month, according to industry officials and official data.

21 Sep 2026
China

Microsoft CEO to attend White House dinner for Xi Jinping

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will attend a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, according to Bloomberg.

21 Sep 2026
Inflation

Gold falls as inflation worries fuel rate hike fears

Gold prices witnessed a dip in early Asian trading on Monday. The decline comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East and persistent inflation concerns, which have heightened expectations of interest rate hikes.

21 Sep 2026
Donald Trump

US diesel prices hit record high, crossing $6.5 per gallon

The United States is witnessing a major spike in diesel prices, with the average nationwide rate hitting $6.505 per gallon on Saturday, according to the American Automobile Association.

21 Sep 2026
OpenAI

SoftBank launches $11B bond sale to fund OpenAI investment

SoftBank Group has launched over $10 billion worth of bonds to fund its investment in OpenAI.

UPI MDR proposal: 5% of collections to help small merchants

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has proposed a dedicated fund, financed from Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) collections, to support small merchants and expand digital payment infrastructure in smaller cities.

20 Sep 2026
Hillary Clinton

Delaware ruling could shed new light on Fox's corporate history

A Delaware judge has ordered Fox Corporation to hand over documents sought by shareholders in a lawsuit examining how Rupert Murdoch and other directors handled major scandals at the company and its predecessor businesses, NPR reported on the order.

20 Sep 2026
N Chandrasekaran

'Invalid': Tata Trusts rejects board's reappointment of N Chandrasekaran

Tata Trusts has challenged the reappointment of N Chandrasekaran as the Chairman of Tata Sons.

20 Sep 2026
Saudi Arabia

Why Saudi Arabia quit cross-border payments platform led by China

Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from mBridge, a China-led cross-border payments platform.

20 Sep 2026
India

Why India's hiring is shifting to tier 2, 3 cities

India's hiring landscape is witnessing a major shift, with small cities emerging as key talent hubs.

20 Sep 2026
Florida

Surveillance tech firm Flock offers 'generous' buyouts to reduce workforce

Flock Safety, a controversial surveillance technology firm, has announced a "generous" severance package for employees willing to leave voluntarily.

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.

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.