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Jefferies identifies 6 sectors to drive India industry investment
Jefferies identifies six sectors, including data centres and space, as key drivers of India's industrial growth, backed by policy support and private investments.
Bengaluru startup Swish raises $24 million to expand kitchens across India
Bengaluru-based quick food delivery startup Swish secured $24 million in its Series B round to expand its kitchen network, focusing on both existing and new cities.
RBI's Rohit Jain warns banks on cloud and AI risks
RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain cautioned banks against over-reliance on common tech providers, highlighting systemic risks from shared cloud and AI infrastructures.
Union Bank of India returns with $600 million GIFT City bond
Union Bank of India has listed its $600 million US dollar-denominated bond on NSE-IFSC at GIFT City, marking its re-entry into international debt markets after 12 years.
SS Retail opens IPO September 16 to 18 at ₹403-₹424
SS Retail has set the price band for its ₹500 crore IPO at ₹403-424 per share, with subscriptions opening on September 16 and closing on September 18.
Gold $4,461.40 up while silver slips as US inflation nears
Gold prices held firm while silver dipped as investors weighed West Asia tensions, rising oil prices, and upcoming US inflation data influencing Federal Reserve rate expectations.
Amit M Lakhanpal arrested in UAE over ₹113.10cr crypto scam
Amit M Lakhanpal, wanted in a ₹113.10-crore cryptocurrency scam, was arrested in the UAE following an Interpol Red Corner Notice; extradition efforts are underway.
Brent crude tops $100 amid U.S.-Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions
Brent crude remains above $100 per barrel as escalating U.S.-Iran tanker attacks disrupt Persian Gulf oil flows, with global stockpiles dwindling and supply concerns intensifying.
Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027 spotlight Indian employee-first leaders
The ET HR Excellence Awards 2027 spotlight leaders championing people-first strategies, driving workplace transformation, and delivering measurable organisational success.
Economic Times adds ET Enterprise SaaS Product of the Year
The Economic Times Product of the Year 2026 spotlights India's thriving enterprise SaaS ecosystem, recognizing transformative B2B software driving global business success.
Axis Bank opened about 400 branches despite 3% staff drop
Axis Bank plans to leverage AI and technology to drive growth while maintaining a steady headcount, as productivity gains and redeployment offset the need for aggressive hiring.
NSE trims IPO to ₹22,500-₹23,500 cr, OFS stake 5.25%
The National Stock Exchange has reduced its IPO size to ₹22,500-23,500 crore in a revised Sebi filing, lowering the offer for sale to 5.25% of paid-up capital.
India's photonics industry expected to reach $10bn by 2031
India's photonics market, currently valued at $2.5 billion, is projected to reach $10 billion by 2031, driven by rising demand from data centers and high-speed electronics.
West Bengal mulls using 18 industrial parks for data centers
West Bengal plans to repurpose land in 18 industrial parks for data centres, aligning with its strategy to capture a share of India's projected data centre growth.
India's 2026 brokerage market favors specialized platforms over low-fee giants
Smaller Indian brokerage platforms are experiencing rapid growth in active users, driven by innovative trading tools and a shift among experienced traders from larger firms.
SEBI seeks to relax market infrastructure institutions director qualification criteria
Sebi has proposed easing eligibility norms for directors of Market Infrastructure Institutions, aiming to address challenges in finding suitable candidates for key positions.
Ola Electric delays 3-wheeler program to March 2027 and 2028
Ola Electric has invested ₹229 crore in developing electric three-wheelers, with launch delays pushing the timeline to 2027-2028, aiming to diversify beyond its scooter business.
Hero Motors IPO ₹79-₹84 Sep16-18 subscription, valuation up to 3,815cr
Hero Motors has set its IPO price band at ₹79-84 per share, with the three-day issue opening on September 16 to raise funds for debt reduction and facility expansion.
AI firms lead fall IPOs as Anthropic may rival $86B
As Anthropic eyes a record-breaking IPO, other AI-focused firms like Nscale and Oura Health are preparing to tap into investor enthusiasm despite market uncertainties.
India's 2026 summer shifts household spending away from groceries
Extreme summer heat in India has shifted FMCG demand, boosting hydration and personal-care products while reducing chocolate and dairy consumption.
Trump administration and Republicans criticize Ford over Chinese tech partnerships
Ford faces criticism from the Trump administration and GOP lawmakers over its partnerships with Chinese firms, including battery technology licensing and manufacturing ventures.
Smartphone brands plan 39,600 temporary hires for 2026 festive season
Smartphone companies are ramping up festive season hiring, with a 34% increase expected in 2026 over 2025, driven by demand for assisted selling and financing-led conversions.
Fortune Hospitality and Infra announce ₹60,000cr AI data center park
Fortune Hospitality and Infra plans to develop a ₹60,000-crore hyperscale AI data centre park in Telangana, creating 1,000 direct and up to 4,000 indirect jobs.
Dell stock hits $538.47 high as AI demand surges
Dell Technologies shares surged to a record $538.47, driven by soaring demand for AI infrastructure and anticipation of its inclusion in the S&P 100 index.
This is the first AI-powered 'lights-out' factory in India
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art "lights-out" factory at its Sahyadri Park campus in Pune.
Why Modi government wants these virtual digital asset platforms removed
The Indian government has ordered the removal of 15 virtual digital asset (VDA) platforms for violating anti-money laundering laws.
NSE to slash IPO price range to ₹1,700-1,785
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) is likely to price its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) at ₹1,700-1,785 per share, according to a Bloomberg report.
Why Indian IT stocks lost ₹55,000cr in today's session
Indian IT stocks witnessed a massive loss of nearly ₹55,000 crore in market capitalization on Wednesday. The fall was led by Infosys and Coforge, which saw a decline of about 6% each.
Brent crude hits $100 per barrel as US-Iran tensions escalate
Brent crude oil prices have surged to $100 a barrel for the first time since July 24. The spike comes as fears of supply disruptions from the Middle East region grow amid escalating attacks.
Coforge chairman resigns after internal audit raises concerns
Coforge, a leading Indian IT services provider, witnessed a major fall in its shares today after the resignation of its chairman, Om Prakash Bhatt.
Adani Airports raises $1B from Temasek, BlackRock and others
Adani Enterprises has announced its decision to raise nearly $1 billion (approximately ₹9,825 crore) by selling a stake in its airport unit, Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL).
PhonePe, Visa introduce tap to pay and cross-border QR payments
PhonePe and Visa have launched three new payment features at the Global Fintech Fest 2026.
Coding start-up Cognition AI raises $2B at $48B valuation
Cognition AI, a start-up specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) coding, has raised $2 billion in its Series E funding round.
Singapore Airlines wants more control before fresh Air India funding
Singapore Airlines is looking for more management control and stronger governance rights before it agrees to pump in funds into Air India, as per Reuters.
Ajit Mohan, Snap's chief business officer, quits
Ajit Mohan, the Chief Business Officer at Snap, has announced his resignation after a four-year stint.
US suspends Cognizant's green-card applications amid visa fraud probe
The United States Department of Labor has suspended Cognizant's Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) filings.
Sensex plunges 600 points: What's behind today's decline?
The Indian stock market opened on a bearish note today, with the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty both witnessing sharp declines.
Rentomojo IPO opens with 33% GMP: Apply or avoid?
Rentomojo, a leading D2C rental and subscription platform in India, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) today.
Uber, Rapido licenses suspended for 6 months in Chandigarh
The Chandigarh administration has suspended the aggregator licenses of ride-hailing services Uber and Rapido for six months.
Qualcomm inks $4B custom chip agreement with Amazon
Qualcomm has announced a strategic partnership with Amazon, involving a $4 billion custom chip deal.
You can't use Uber, Rapido in Chandigarh till March 2027
The State Transport Authority (STA) of Chandigarh has suspended the aggregator licenses of Uber and Rapido for six months.
Hunter Biden to launch cryptocurrency inspired by his controversial laptop
Hunter Biden, the son of former US president Joe Biden, is launching a cryptocurrency inspired by his controversial laptop.
eBay under fire for delivering gender-prediction kits to India
eBay has launched an internal investigation after it was found that several gender-prediction kits were available for delivery to India, where their use is illegal.
Hedge fund billionaire Chris Rokos moving from UK to Greece
Chris Rokos, a hedge fund billionaire and founder of Rokos Capital Management, is planning to leave the UK.
This Volkswagen car plant will now produce defense equipment
Volkswagen has announced plans to convert its Osnabruck car plant in northwestern Germany into a defense production facility.
Over 2L companies launched in India in 1 year
India's corporate landscape has witnessed significant growth over the past year, with the addition of over two lakh active companies between June 2025 and June 2026.
These workers in India can get up to 20% bonus
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued two notifications, announcing that employees in India earning up to ₹21,000 a month are eligible for a statutory bonus under the new labor code.
Reliance to raise ₹12,500cr via bonds
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is planning to raise up to ₹12,500 crore ($1.3 billion) through local-currency bonds.
Adani, NTPC among bidders for ₹37,500cr coal gasification plan
The Indian government's ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme has attracted interest from major players like Adani Enterprises and NTPC.
ESDS shares surge 200% from IPO price in 3 sessions
Cloud and data center player ESDS Software Solution is on an explosive post-listing run. The stock debuted last Friday at a 76% premium and closed day one up 112%, touching an intraday high of ₹908.40.
Sensex falls over 500 points: What's behind today's sell-off?
The Indian equity markets continued to face pressure in afternoon trade today, with the benchmark indices extending losses.
Delhi-HC to hear ANI's plea against OpenAI on September 14
Asian News International (ANI), a news agency, has filed an appeal in the Delhi High Court against a single-judge order that denied interim relief in its copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI.
SpiceJet did not pay employees for 4 months: Report
SpiceJet, one of India's leading airlines, is facing a major financial crisis.
Why Volkswagen may sell superbike maker Ducati
Volkswagen AG is contemplating the sale of motorcycle manufacturer Ducati as part of a major restructuring of its vast portfolio.
Mistral AI raises €3 in Europe's biggest tech funding round
French artificial intelligence (AI) company Mistral has raised €3 billion at a valuation of around €21 billion ($24 billion).
How to correct your job exit date on EPFO portal
When you leave a job, your employer is supposed to update your exit date on the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) portal.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods are now in effect
Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on US goods today after trade negotiations broke down last month.
Anthropic won't acquire AI start-up Decart for $6B anymore
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence (AI) start-up behind the popular Claude chatbot, has decided against acquiring another AI start-up, Decart for around $6 billion.
Samsung lays off around 100 employees in India
Samsung India has asked around 80-100 executives in its television and home appliance divisions to leave, The Economic Times reported.
Oil prices soar to 6-week highs amid US-Iran tensions
Oil prices have continued their upward trend for the third consecutive day, hitting six-week highs.
Glass Wall Systems IPO opens today with 28% GMP
The initial public offering (IPO) of Glass Wall Systems India, a leading provider of facade solutions, is open for subscription today.
Copper prices hit all-time high
Copper prices have surged to an all-time high on the London Metal Exchange (LME), following a weeks-long rally.
Qatar sends first LNG cargo through Hormuz since July
A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker from Qatar has successfully navigated through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such exit since July.
LPG e-KYC deadline extended to September 14
The deadline for domestic cooking gas consumers to complete Aadhaar-based biometric authentication (e-KYC) of their liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) connections has been extended again. The new deadline is now September 14.
China's exports surge 25% in August, trade surplus hits $119B
China's export growth has gained momentum, with a 25% increase in August compared to the same month last year.
Rural residents can now book LPG refills every 25 days
In a major policy change, the Indian government has directed oil marketing companies to allow rural LPG consumers to book cylinder refills every 25 days.
Studied or worked abroad? Axis Bank is now hiring
Axis Bank has launched a new hiring initiative called "Arise Homecoming," aimed at attracting globally educated Indian talent looking for job opportunities in India.
Swiggy's new 24x7 helpline helps you complain about food quality
Swiggy has launched a dedicated 24x7 helpline for customers to report any food safety-related concerns.
India's battery sector to generate 20L jobs by FY30
India's battery industry is poised to enter its most capital and employment-intensive phase, with an estimated 15-20 lakh jobs to be created by FY30.
TCS launches AI studio in London, plans 5,000 new jobs
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced the opening of an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven creative engineering studio in London.
NSE IPO to raise ₹30,000cr, valuation could touch ₹5 trillion
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO), which could raise as much as ₹30,000 crore.
Why McDonald's is ditching Pumpkin Spice Latte
McDonald's has announced that it will not be serving the popular Pumpkin Spice Latte this fall, marking a major shift in its seasonal menu.
Should you invest in consumption-focused mutual funds right now?
India's economy is heavily driven by consumption, with the country's GDP growing 7.8% in Q1 FY27, surpassing the RBI's projection of 7%.
Why China is infusing around $54B into banks and insurers
China is injecting a massive amount of CNY 360 billion ($53.6 billion) into eight of its state-owned banks and insurance companies.
Sensex could hit 89,000 by June 2027, says Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley, a leading Wall Street firm, has projected that the Indian economy is entering a multi-quarter growth phase.
EU might lose 300,000 manufacturing jobs in 2026. Reason? China
The European Union (EU) is facing a potential loss of 300,000 manufacturing jobs in the latter half of 2026. The grim prediction comes from Eurometal, an industry trade body.
Hyundai India eyes 20% women executives by 2030
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has announced plans to increase female representation in its executive workforce to 20% by 2030.
New ETF rules from today: How they affect investors
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has implemented new trading rules for exchange-traded funds (ETFs), effective today.
Your HDFC Bank loans are now cheaper
HDFC Bank has announced a reduction in its Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rates (MCLR) on select tenures.
Safety is my top priority: Air India's new CEO
Air India's incoming CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam, has said that safety will be his top priority as he takes over the Tata Group-owned airline.
SC quashes ₹363cr GST demand against Vodafone Idea
The Supreme Court of India has upheld a Bombay High Court order quashing a ₹363 crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand against Vodafone Idea.
Uber co-founder could be eyeing the robotaxi market
Travis Kalanick's start-up, Atoms, could be venturing into the robotaxi space.
Why BSE shares are up 10% in 3 sessions
BSE shares have witnessed a remarkable surge, rising by 2% to a day's high of ₹3,475 on the NSE today.
Gold, silver prices down on MCX: Here we decode why
Gold and silver prices have witnessed a decline on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today. The fall comes amid weak global cues and muted spot demand.
How NRIs can submit life certificate for uninterrupted pension
Retired individuals who receive pensions under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS-95) must keep their Life Certificate, or Jeevan Pramaan, up to date.
Why Nike is leaving S&P 100 index after 18 years
Nike, the sportswear giant, will be removed from the S&P 100 index on September 21.