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China's CSI 300 drops 2.4% to 1-year low Monday
Chinese stocks reached a one-year low as technology shares plummeted following reports on Nvidia chip purchases and proposed US sanctions on Chinese optical firms.
KOSPI falls 2.13%, ends 4-session streak as yields rise
South Korean shares fell over 2% as higher bond yields pressured technology valuations, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix leading the decline after a holiday break.
Japan's 10-year bond yield hits highest since 1996 at 3.095%
Japanese government bond yields surged as inflation pressures and expectations of Bank of Japan rate hikes intensified, with the 10-year yield nearing its highest level since 1996.
Sensex slides 900.50 to 72,995.24 amid 7th straight weekly decline
The Sensex dropped nearly 900 points and the Nifty slipped below the 23,000 mark due to rising crude oil prices, weak financial stocks, and continued foreign investor selling.
Adroit Industries IPO allotment released after 176.85-times oversubscription ₹150.71cr issue
Adroit Industries' IPO allotment is anticipated today, with a strong 176.85x subscription and a grey market premium indicating a potential 28% listing gain.
Porter, MLMML, Rapido and Zypp Electric plan IPOs soon
India's logistics and urban mobility sector is experiencing increased investor interest, with companies like Porter, Mahindra Last Mile, and Rapido exploring plans to go public.
Indian rupee likely to open near 96 per US dollar
The Indian rupee is expected to open weaker due to stalled US-Iran talks, with the Reserve Bank of India's intervention providing a reliable buffer against further decline.
Shah Investor's Home opens ₹90.17cr IPO subscription Monday to Wednesday
Shah Investor's Home IPO opens for subscription on September 28, 2026, with a price band of Rs 159-167 per share and a grey market premium of Rs 9.
Rupee weaker ₹95.88 after Trump rejects Iran peace plan
The rupee opened seven paise lower at Rs 95.88 per dollar as Brent crude prices surged past $107 per barrel, driven by geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.
Sun Pharma signs global Lerodalcibep deal excluding US and China
Sun Pharma has secured a global licensing agreement with LIB Therapeutics to commercialize and manufacture the cholesterol-lowering drug lerodalcibep.
PC Jeweller settles nearly ₹4,100cr bank debt, stock up 89%
PC Jeweller has become debt-free, clearing dues to 14 consortium banks, leading to an 89% stock rally over six months and boosting investor confidence.
Rupee opens at 95.87 as Brent crude rises to $105.95
The Indian rupee opened 5 paise lower at 95.87 per dollar, while most Asian currencies, except the Indonesian rupiah, traded lower against the US dollar.
Nomura gives ABD buy, ₹850 target citing premium push
Nomura has initiated coverage on Allied Blenders and Distillers with a 'Buy' rating, setting a target price of ₹850, indicating a 19% upside from its recent closing price.
Brent crude rises to $105 amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Brent crude rose to $105 as tensions between the US and Iran escalated, with Iran declaring readiness for a "doomsday war" while Nifty declined for seven consecutive weeks.
Bank strike deferred after late talks between IBA and unions
Bank unions have deferred a three-day nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with the Indian Banks' Association, ensuring banks remain open on Monday, September 28.
China industrial profits rise 4.2% in August amid AI surge
China's industrial profit growth decelerated to 4.2% in August, down from 11.2% in July, as weak domestic demand and excess capacity pressured companies.
China and US extend trade truce until January 2027
China and the US have extended their trade truce to January 2027, focusing on cooperation in coal, agriculture, AI, finance, and flights.
Oil up 1% after Trump rejects Strait of Hormuz reopening
Oil prices rose over 1% as Middle East tensions escalated, while gold continued its decline amid persistent inflation concerns and potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
Oil rises over 1% after President Trump rejects Iran offer
Oil prices rose over 1% after President Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal, maintaining geopolitical tensions and impacting supply vulnerabilities in the Middle East.
Indian markets set to open flat as FPIs sell
Indian markets are expected to open flat to negative on Monday, influenced by mixed global cues and significant foreign portfolio investor (FPI) selling.
China and US pause trade fight for 2 months
China confirmed a two-month extension of the US trade truce, allowing both nations to evaluate the October economic arrangement and advance discussions on resolving trade issues.
SRIT India launches IPO priced ₹123-₹130 to raise ₹218.40cr
SRIT India's IPO opens today with a price band of ₹123-130 per share, aiming to raise ₹218.40 crore through a fresh issue of 1.68 crore shares.
Gautam Adani India's richest on 2026 M3M Hurun list ₹187.5L/cr
Gautam Adani surpasses Mukesh Ambani as India's richest, with the nation's total wealth reaching Rs. 187.5 lakh crore, according to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026.
IRDAI proposes insurance distribution overhaul, seeks feedback until Oct 25
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) suggests new rules to streamline distribution, reduce costs, and address mis-selling in the insurance sector.
Asian markets mixed after US rejects Iran proposal, oil jumps
Asian shares opened mixed with South Korea's benchmark slipping, while rising oil prices heightened inflation concerns, potentially leading to further interest rate hikes.
a16z's Raghu Raghuram sees India AI potential using open-weight models
India currently lacks frontier AI model companies and computing capacity, but a16z's Raghu Raghuram sees potential in Indian startups leveraging open-weight models.
Prosus in talks to invest ₹150cr in BazaarNow rivaling Instamart
Prosus is negotiating a Rs 150 crore investment in BazaarNow, valuing the company at approximately Rs 900 crore, potentially challenging Swiggy's Instamart.
Armatrix wins ET Best on Campus for snake-like robotic arms
Armatrix, a Bengaluru-based startup, won the Best on Campus category at The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 and plans 10-12 pilot projects before commercial deployment in 2028.
Goldman Sachs says 42 Indian AI stocks rose about 60%
India's AI-linked infrastructure stocks have soared, with Goldman Sachs identifying 42 enablers benefiting from the growing demand for data centre and semiconductor infrastructure.
Indian space startups aim global impact as ISRO refocuses
India's private space startups, like Digantara and GalaxEye, aim for $100 million annual revenue by 2029, leveraging global demand for advanced surveillance technologies.
Gold falls 0.7% to $4,254.77 as oil fuels inflation fears
Gold prices fell as rising oil prices fueled inflation concerns, reinforcing expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Spot gold dropped 0.7%.
Gold drops about 2.4% this week amid US Fed uncertainty
Gold prices dipped this week as ongoing geopolitical tensions and elevated energy costs heightened expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes to combat inflation.
Noel Tata opposes N Chandrasekaran reappointment at Tata Sons AGM
Tata Group companies are grappling with the decision to support or oppose N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as a director amid internal disputes at Tata Sons.
3-day bank strike deferred, branches to open as usual today
The proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30 has been deferred.
US markets slide as Trump rejects Strait of Hormuz reopening
Dow futures fell nearly 200 points after President Trump rejected Iran's proposal on the Strait of Hormuz, causing crude oil prices to rise significantly.
JP Morgan says UPI MDR could lower cross border costs
Introducing merchant fees on UPI transactions could enhance its cross-border use, offering a cost-effective alternative to cards and cash, according to JP Morgan's Max Neukirchen.
China asks firms for NVIDIA RTX PRO 5500 purchase plans
China may permit companies like ByteDance and Alibaba to acquire Nvidia's RTX PRO 5500 chips, potentially bypassing US export restrictions, according to The Information.
Finance ministry discusses AI with banks to improve loan collections
The finance ministry is gathering feedback from banks on their use of AI-driven loan collection solutions, aiming to assess the extent and stage of AI adoption across the sector.
Infosys to move one-third of workforce into specialist roles
Infosys, the Bengaluru-based company, has announced plans to move a quarter to a third of its workforce into specialist roles.
PVR fined ₹75,000 for showing excessive ads before film
PVR Cinemas has been ordered to pay a fine of ₹75,000 after a Hyderabad-based lawyer complained about excessive advertisements before a movie, The Economic Times reported.
Why ED has attached Gameskraft's assets worth ₹442cr
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth ₹442 crore in its money laundering investigation against online gaming company Gameskraft and its app RummyCulture.
India's consumer durables market to grow 10% annually through 2030
India's consumer durables market is on track for major growth, with a projected annual growth rate of 8-10% until 2030.
IRDAI's new reforms could lead to cheaper insurance premiums
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has proposed a series of reforms that could impact insurance premiums in the country.
Relief for customers as government mandates 30-day, voice-SMS-only recharge plans
The Indian government has launched the Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026.
Mobile retailers to protest against UPI charges on October 2
Mobile phone retailers across India will observe a "No UPI Day" on October 2.
SC to hear plea against MDR on UPI payments tomorrow
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a petition challenging the Indian government's decision to impose Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI transactions, tomorrow.
This is India's first private port to run on renewable-power
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has announced that its Dhamra Port in Odisha is now India's first large-scale private multi-cargo port to run entirely on renewable electricity.
AYUSH services sector might hit $318B in India by 2047
A recent study by the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) has revealed, that India's AYUSH services sector is one of the fastest-growing service segments in the country.
ACs, TVs and washing machines to become costlier from October
Leading manufacturers of appliances and consumer electronics are likely to raise prices of air conditioners (ACs), LED TVs, washing machines, and other products by up to 8%.
Buying property from NRIs is about to become easier
From October 1, 2026, resident individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) will have a smoother process when buying property from non-resident sellers.
NVIDIA's Hugging Face buyout could net Kevin Durant $60M profit
NBA superstar Kevin Durant is set to make a killing from his early-stage investments in AI start-up Hugging Face.
AI, blockchain convergence could create trillion-dollar hyperscaler cloud market: BlackRock
Hyperscaler cloud revenues could exceed $1 trillion annually by 2030, a BlackRock report has projected.
Boeing 737 MAX software glitch could affect landings
Boeing has flagged a previously undisclosed software glitch in its 737 MAX aircraft, The Wall Street Journal reported.
FD rules change from October 1: How they affect you
In a bid to enhance transparency, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new guidelines for commercial banks.
IRDAI's Bima Sugam debuts this November: Why it's a gamechanger
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is all set to launch its much-anticipated digital insurance marketplace, Bima Sugam.
Mehli Mistry steps down from Tata Medical Centre Trust
Mehli K Mistry, a close aide of the late industrialist Ratan Tata, has stepped down from his position as a trustee of the Tata Medical Centre Trust. Mistry's current term is set to end on September 30.
Are public and private sector banks open today, September 27?
Public sector banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) are open today, September 27, 2026.
China, US agree to $30B tariff reduction during Xi's visit
China has announced a major agreement with the United States, including a $30 billion reciprocal tariff reduction and the establishment of an artificial intelligence (AI) dialogue.
US-China summit ends with agreement on AI, military crisis communication
The US and China have agreed to establish a communication channel for artificial intelligence (AI) incidents and expedite military crisis communication efforts.
AI voice calls on WhatsApp helping brands boost sales
GoKwik's latest data shows that Direct to Consumer (D2C) brands are significantly boosting their abandoned-cart recoveries by integrating AI-powered voice calls into their WhatsApp campaigns.
DHL Express to hike shipment charges in India by 8.9%
DHL Express, a leading logistics company, has announced an 8.9% hike in its shipment charges in India.
Airbus flags fuselage coating issue affecting some IndiGo A321neo planes
Airbus has flagged a quality issue with the surface protection coating on the fuselage of several narrow-body A321neo planes.
Why NTPC has joined hands with France's EDF
State-owned power giant NTPC has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with EDF Power Solutions India, a subsidiary of French electricity company Electricite de France (EDF).
PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam thinks AI companies are overvalued
Sameer Nigam, the co-founder and CEO of PhonePe, has said that while artificial intelligence (AI) isn't overhyped, the valuations of companies in this space are definitely overstated.
Why Paramount Skydance is shifting its stock listing to NYSE
Paramount Skydance has announced its decision to shift the listing of its Class B common stock from Nasdaq to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Why Larry Ellison has pledged Oracle shares worth $9.2B
Larry Ellison, Oracle's executive chairman and chief technology officer, has pledged an additional 67 million shares of the tech giant as collateral for personal loans.
Why TikTok has agreed to pay $100M to Alabama
TikTok has settled a lawsuit with the state of Alabama, agreeing to pay at least $100 million and impose restrictions on teenage users.
This biscuit maker has filed for ₹1,800cr IPO in India
Anmol Industries, a leading Indian biscuit manufacturer, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) worth up to ₹1,800 crore ($187.87 million).
India's forex reserves fall by $14.9B to hit $765B
India's foreign exchange reserves have witnessed a significant decline of $14.9 billion.
Nscale secures major funding ahead of IPO
UK-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Nscale has raised a whopping $3.36 billion in financing, ahead of its planned initial public offering (IPO) later this year, the firm announced on Friday.
Matt Mullenweg reshuffles Automattic board weeks after removal attempt
Matt Mullenweg, the CEO of Automattic, has reshuffled the company's board just weeks after an unsuccessful attempt to remove him.
India, Australia working toward finalizing bilateral investment treaty: Piyush Goyal
India and Australia are working toward finalizing a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced.
AI could boost labor productivity by 3.8%, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a working paper revealing that artificial intelligence (AI) could boost aggregate labor productivity by as much as 3.8% in the long run.
IITs ban Oracle, others from campus recruitment for 2 years
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have decided to impose a two-year ban on 22 companies from campus recruitment.
MDR on UPI not influenced by external pressure: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has dismissed allegations that the decision to introduce a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions was influenced by external pressure.
LIC MD Dinesh Pant retires prematurely after 15 months
The central government has approved the premature retirement of Dinesh Pant as the Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
Nationwide bank strike: SBI waives ATM charges for 3 days
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a waiver on ATM charges for three days, from September 28 to 30.
Starbucks shuts 250 stores as turnaround continues
Starbucks has announced its decision to close 250 stores across North America.
India's start-up funding rises to $10.3B, but deal count plunges
India's tech start-ups raised $10.3 billion in funding during the first nine months of 2026, according to Tracxn's India Tech 9M 2026 report.
Ola Electric shares fall 9%: What's behind today's decline?
Ola Electric Mobility's shares have witnessed a sharp decline, falling by as much as 9% to ₹38.75 apiece on the NSE.
Blue Origin raises $10B as Bezos's investment hits $32B
Blue Origin, the aerospace venture founded by Jeff Bezos, has raised $10 billion in a funding round that values the SpaceX rival at $140 billion.
Goldman Sachs picks up stake in FirstCry parent company
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has acquired a significant stake in Brainbees Solutions Ltd, FirstCry's parent company.
No commitment to 5-day workweek made for banks: Indian government
The Indian government has denied any commitment to a five-day workweek for banks.
Nifty IT index falls for 6th consecutive session
The Nifty IT index fell by 0.6% today, extending its losing streak to six consecutive sessions. The index has lost a total of 4% during this period.
Orient Cables IPO opens with 38% GMP: Apply or avoid?
The ₹552-crore initial public offering (IPO) of Orient Cables has opened for subscription today. The bidding will close on September 29.
India records highest-ever annual FDI inflow of $94.5B
India has achieved its highest-ever annual Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of $94.53 billion in the fiscal year 2025-26.
Vi makes international roaming free on select plans
Vodafone Idea has launched a new service, offering free international roaming to its postpaid, prepaid, and enterprise customers. The initiative is part of the company's brand promise Vi Pe Sab Hain VIP.
UPI charges: Will 18% GST on MDR fee stay?
The Indian government has confirmed that it will not extend the October 15 deadline for implementing Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.
Anthropic seeks shareholder approval to give founders majority voting control
Anthropic, a leading player in the enterprise AI space, is seeking shareholder approval for a new corporate structure.
Meta's Muse AI launch sends shares soaring 36% in September
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, has seen a massive surge in its stock value, jumping by a whopping 36% in September.
After IRDAI's revamp proposal, Nithin Kamath warns of regulatory risk
Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has warned that regulatory risk is the biggest threat to any regulated financial business.
Microsoft President Brad Smith to oversee communications
Microsoft has made a major organizational shift by moving its communications group from the marketing department to the Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA) organization.
Why US Treasury yields crossing 5% is worrying markets
The recent surge in the 10-year US Treasury yield, which recently crossed the 5% mark, has sparked concerns among investors.
US, China reach new trade agreement
The United States and China have reportedly reached a new trade agreement.
Adani to invest over ₹1 lakh crore in West Bengal
The Adani Group has announced an ambitious plan to invest over ₹1 lakh crore in West Bengal by 2035.
Elizabeth Holmes to leave prison for halfway house in 2027
Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos, has been approved for a transfer to a halfway house next year.
Morgan Stanley's email blunder exposes 100+ potential deals
Morgan Stanley is scrambling to contain the fallout from an email blunder that exposed details of over 100 potential investment-banking deals across Asia.
Reliance to raise ₹10,000cr via bonds
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is gearing up for its second major fundraising round.
Amazon to invest $3B in India's fast delivery business
Amazon will invest $3 billion in its fast delivery business in India by 2030. The investment will focus on expanding its network of small neighborhood warehouses, improving delivery efficiency.
HSBC to re-enter India's stock broking business after 13 years
HSBC, the London-headquartered banking giant, is making a comeback in India's stock broking business after 13 years.