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Electronics manufacturers get PLI incentives worth ₹19,091cr in 2026
The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for large-scale electronics manufacturing has disbursed a whopping ₹19,090.98 crore in incentives till June this year.
Why red warning labels on packaged foods are being opposed
India's food giants have challenged the proposed red warning labels for high salt, sugar, and fat content in packaged foods.
Akasa Air assures safety amid Boeing's 737 MAX software issue
Akasa Air has assured the safety of its operations, despite a software issue flagged by Boeing on some of its 737 MAX planes.
India's richest hold more wealth than Switzerland, Singapore's GDP
India's wealthiest individuals control a staggering ₹187.5 lakh crore ($1.96 trillion) in combined wealth, according to the latest M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026.
LG's air conditioners to become costlier from October 1
LG has announced a price hike for its air conditioners in India, effective from October 1.
SRIT India IPO opens with 25% GMP: Apply or avoid?
The initial public offering (IPO) of SRIT India has opened for subscription today.
Boeing 737 MAX glitch: Which Indian airlines could be affected?
Boeing has flagged a software issue in some of its 737 MAX aircraft, which could lead to the disengagement of automated flight guidance in certain landing scenarios.
IndiGo flight makes abnormal runway contact while landing in Bengaluru
An IndiGo aircraft operating flight 6E 6542 from Guwahati to Bengaluru experienced a tail strike while going around at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.
Trump hosts private dinner for Anthropic CEO amid AI spat
US President Donald Trump hosted a dinner for Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Sunday night.
Sensex crashes over 900 points: What's worrying investors today?
The Indian stock market witnessed a major fall today, with the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty both declining by nearly 1.3%.
SC to hear PIL against UPI-MDR charges today
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a plea challenging the government's decision to impose a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions above ₹2,000.
China's industrial profits slow down amid weak domestic demand
China's industrial profits witnessed a sharp slowdown in August, rising only 4.2% year-on-year.
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.
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).