57th GST Council reforms: CBIC chief explains end of GST arrests and faster refunds in Hyderabad
57th GST Council reforms explained: CBIC chief Vivek Chaturvedi told Hyderabad traders about ending GST arrest powers, a higher prosecution limit and refunds.
24 Speed Post reaches Ahmedabad: next-day document delivery to Mumbai or a full refund
24 Speed Post document service starts at Ahmedabad GPO, promising next-day delivery to Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane with a full refund…
Chennai Port marks 145th Port Day after record 57.90 million tonnes of cargo in 2025-26
Chennai Port Authority marked its 145th Port Day, with chairperson Sachin S Kurve citing record cargo of 57.90 million tonnes and 1.9…
World Social Report 2026: UN warns AI and green energy shifts could leave millions behind
World Social Report 2026 from UN DESA warns that AI, digital and green energy shifts could deepen inequality, and urges reskilling and…
World Standards Day 2026: BIS launches Silver Refinery Scheme to hallmark silver bars and coins
World Standards Day 2026: Pralhad Joshi launches the BIS Silver Refinery Scheme for silver bars and coins, with three purity grades and…
India Brunei trade talks: third Joint Trade Committee targets farm exports, pharma and energy
India Brunei trade: the third Joint Trade Committee reviewed market access, farm and animal product exports, and named pharma, healthcare and energy…
Bhilai Steel Plant replaces 129-tonne converter hood at SMS-3 without an overhead crane
Bhilai Steel Plant has replaced the 129-tonne, 52.5-metre hood of Converter-1's gas cooling system at SMS-3 for the first time, without an…
Amrita Haat Jaipur: Diya Kumari tours 170-stall women’s fair, pushes SHGs to sell online
Amrita Haat Jaipur: Deputy CM Diya Kumari visits the 170-stall SHG fair at Jawahar Kala Kendra and orders digital marketing training for…
Bloomberg New Economy Forum: PM Modi pitches ‘Power to Empower’ at the forum’s first India edition
Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 in New Delhi: PM Modi sets out 'Power to Empower', cites 250 million out of poverty and…
Adi Bazaar Jaipur opens at KK Square Mall: TRIFED tribal crafts fair runs till 20 October
Adi Bazaar Jaipur by TRIFED runs 13-20 October at KK Square Mall, C-Scheme, with tribal crafts, handloom and Van Dhan products. Dates,…
800 million young people face a future without jobs, UNDP warns as it launches two new initiatives
800 million young people in developing countries may find no jobs in 15 years, UNDP chief Alexander De Croo warns, launching two…
National SARAS Mela 2026 opens in Vijayawada with 1,500+ rural women entrepreneurs
National SARAS Mela 2026 runs 13-31 October at Punnami Ghat, Vijayawada, with 1,500+ self-help group women. President Murmu opens it on 15…
Nagaur Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana award: Rajasthan district ranks second in India
Nagaur Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana win: the Rajasthan district ranks second in India under the PM's farm scheme, after Gaya. Shivraj Chouhan honoured…
Rajasthan DAP urea stock enough for rabi, says Kirodi Lal Meena; 14 rakes on way
Rajasthan DAP urea stock: Kirodi Lal Meena says the state holds 1.05 lakh t of DAP and 3.64 lakh t of urea,…
Multidimensional Poverty Index 2026: poor rise to 1.2 billion, first increase since 2010
Multidimensional Poverty Index 2026: 1.2 billion people are poor, 51.5 million more than last year and the first rise since 2010. Half…
DRI gold seizure: 5.8 kg of smuggled gold found in secret car cavity near Visakhapatnam
DRI gold seizure: officers found 5,832.90 grams of foreign-origin gold worth about Rs 8.98 crore in a hidden cavity of a Kolkata-Hyderabad…
Global trade record: world trade hits $35 trillion in 2025, says UNCTAD
Global trade record: UNCTAD says world trade reached $35 trillion in 2025, but export controls and investment screening are shutting developing countries…
Gaza women entrepreneurs keep small businesses alive amid war damage, UNDP says
Gaza women entrepreneurs: UNDP profiles women in Khan Younis and elsewhere running poultry, cheese and other small businesses despite destroyed homes and…
Chennai Metro Phase 2: PM Modi opens Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch, launches Rs 13,000 crore projects
Chennai Metro Phase 2: PM Modi opens the 15-km Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch, built for about Rs 4,900 crore, and launches projects worth over…
Sensex Nifty weekly gain ends eight-week losing streak
Sensex Nifty weekly: Sensex rose 0.78% to 72,472.33 and Nifty 0.44% to 22,520.45, ending an eight-week losing streak led by IT, FMCG…
RBI CRR rule tightened: daily minimum raised to 99 per cent
The RBI CRR rule has been tightened. Banks must now maintain at least 99% of the required cash reserve ratio every day,…
Rupee exchange rate closes at 96.73 per dollar after RBI intervention
The rupee exchange rate closed at 96.73 per US dollar on Friday, Reuters and CNBC-TV18 reported. That was barely changed from Thursday's…
US green card freeze hits eight firms as Indian IT shares rebound
Editor's note: This is a fresh development in a story covered earlier. The US green card freeze now covers eight companies, including…
UPI MDR rollout from 15 October may be pushed to January 2027
The government may delay the UPI MDR, a 0.4% merchant fee on Unified Payments Interface payments above ₹2,000 that was due to…
TCS Q2 results: profit rises 15% to ₹13,884 crore, AI revenue crosses $3 billion
In its TCS Q2 results announced on Thursday, 8 October 2026, Tata Consultancy Services reported a 15% year-on-year rise in consolidated net…
Sensex crash: index sinks 1,045 points to 32-month low, investors lose ₹10 lakh crore
A Sensex crash on Thursday, 8 October 2026, wiped about ₹10 lakh crore off investor wealth as the BSE benchmark tumbled 1,045.46…
GST Council meeting scraps arrest powers, raises prosecution threshold to ₹5 crore
The 57th GST Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Thursday, 8 October 2026,…
Titan Q2 update: consumer businesses grow 25%, jewellery up 21%
Tata group's Titan Company said on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, that its consumer businesses grew 25% year-on-year in the July–September quarter of…
Aramco chief warns world oil stockpiles are ‘scarily thin’
The world's oil stockpiles are "scarily thin" and could take up to two years to rebuild, Saudi Aramco chief executive Amin Nasser…
RBI rate hike expected on 7 October, first in nearly four years
The Reserve Bank of India is poised to deliver its first RBI rate hike in nearly four years when Governor Sanjay Malhotra…
Sensex and Nifty snap four-day losing streak as oil prices ease
India's benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Monday, 5 October 2026, snapping a four-session losing streak in Mumbai as easing…
Flipkart adds warehouse space ahead of festival orders
Flipkart has expanded its fulfilment network for the festival rush, The Hindu BusinessLine reported on 5 October 2026. The company's logistics arm,…
India oil imports from the Gulf rise as Russian crude eases in September
India’s Russian crude imports fell almost 9 percent in September, while supplies from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar rose.
Sensex eight-week fall is the longest weekly slide in 25 years
Indian shares fell for an eighth straight week, the longest weekly losing run in 25 years, with the Sensex ending at 71,909.70.
Rajasthan logs 10.92 crore tourist visits in H1 2026; Sikar leads on faith footfall
Rajasthan recorded 10.92 crore tourist visits in January–June 2026, with Sikar topping domestic arrivals on Khatu Shyamji traffic and Jaipur leading foreign…
SC refuses interim stay on UPI MDR; asks Centre and RBI to explain levy
The Supreme Court on 2 Oct refused an interim stay on proposed MDR for eligible UPI transactions and sought detailed replies from…
India’s 2026 monsoon weakest since 2015; farmers and shopowners count the cost
India’s southwest monsoon ended about 12.6% below average in 2026 — the weakest since 2015 — raising risks for farm output, rural…
Gandhi Jayanti holiday: Banks, markets shut; UPI and ATMs stay open
On 2 Oct Gandhi Jayanti, bank branches, schools and equity markets stayed closed across India, while digital banking, UPI and ATMs remained…
Apple Pay launches in India with Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard cards
Apple Pay launched in India on 1 Oct, initially supporting Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cards for contactless tap-to-pay at NFC…
Sensex closes at 71,909, Nifty at 22,421 as equities book eighth weekly loss
Sensex closed at 71,909.70 (−570.59) and Nifty at 22,421.95 (−198.50) on 1 Oct, extending an eight-week losing streak — the longest in…
India’s external debt rises to $778.2 billion in June quarter, RBI data show
RBI data show India’s external debt rose to $778.2 billion at end-June 2026 as overseas borrowings and a stronger dollar lifted liabilities.
Sensex ends at 72,480, Nifty slips 0.4% as crude near $103 and FII selling weigh
Sensex closed at 72,480.29 (−48.78) and Nifty at 22,620.45 (−95.75) on 30 Sep as Brent near $103 and FII outflows weighed on…
Sensex crashes 1,124 points to six-month low as oil, US yields and FII selling weigh
The Sensex fell 1,124 points to its lowest close since March as costly crude, rising US bond yields and foreign selling erased…
RBI rate hike in October? Economists see 25 bps rise as oil and inflation climb
With retail inflation at 4.82% and crude above $100, economists increasingly expect the RBI's MPC to raise the repo rate by 25…
Import duty cut on edible oils ahead of festivals — explained
Centre cuts BCD on crude sunflower, soybean and palm oils from 24 September 2026 to ease festival-season cooking oil prices.
India–UK CETA in force: who really benefits from the trade deal
With India-UK CETA live since July 2026, Indian exporters gain duty-free UK access — but standards and certification still decide who wins.
Hormuz and Houthi risks explained: what Gulf disruption means for India’s oil
Explainer for Indian readers on Hormuz traffic collapse, Bab el-Mandeb pressure, Saudi pipeline shutdown and what it means for fuel costs.
Chandrababu Naidu Says Southern States Can Build 10 Trillion Dollar Economy by 2047
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has said southern states together have the potential to build a 10-trillion-dollar economy by 2047…
North Eastern Railway Runs Longest Freight Train Awadh Mahashakti
North Eastern Railway operated its longest-ever freight service, named Awadh Mahashakti, on a Gonda to Sitapur section covering roughly 160 km in…
AI Continues to Reshape India IT Services Contracts and Delivery Models
AI is changing contract terms and delivery models in India IT services sector.
SEBI to Issue Guidelines for Responsible AI Use in Securities Market
SEBI to issue AI and ML guidelines with kill switch and human oversight for markets.
India Plans 1.2 Billion Dollar Incentive for Homegrown Construction Equipment
India plans 1.2 billion dollar incentive scheme to boost domestic construction equipment manufacturing.
SAIL Welcomes Mines and Minerals Amendment Act 2026
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has welcomed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, saying it will bring…
Finance Minister Asks Banks to Launch Youth-Centric Campaign from 2 October
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has directed public sector banks to run a month-long youth-focused outreach campaign beginning 2 October. She emphasised that…
India’s Buffalo Meat Exports Surge 66.6% to Nearly $1.5 Billion
India's buffalo meat exports jumped 66.6% in the Aprilu2013June 2026 quarter to nearly $1.5 billion, reinforcing the country's position as the world's…
Markets Weak: Sensex and Nifty Fall on Global Selloff
MARKETS · EQUITYSensex near 77,235AI stocks pressure overseasSummary: Indian equities fell with Sensex down about 493 points near 77,235 and Nifty off…
Gold and Silver Prices Ease; Crude Oil Moves Higher
MARKETS · COMMODITYPrecious Metals SoftDomestic gold near Rs 1.54 lakh/10gSummary: Gold eased by about Rs 1,731 to near Rs 1,54,209 per 10…
Vizhinjam Port Starts Full EXIM Operations, Strengthens Kerala Trade Gateway
NATIONAL · INFRACommercial Gateway ShiftKerala maritime economySummary: Vizhinjam International Seaport began full export-import operations, moving beyond transshipment toward a broader commercial gateway…
Airtel-Jio Plan Changes: Monthly Costs May Rise Without Formal Hike
TECH · TELECOMPrepaid Plan RestructuringAirtel and JioSummary: Airtel and Jio prepaid changes may raise monthly spend for some users even without a…
Stock Market Volatility: What Investors Should Watch
MARKETS · EQUITYGlobal cues domestic dataLong-term disciplineSummary: Market mood shifts with global signals and domestic data. Long-term investors are better served by…
Digital Payments and UPI Updates for Small Businesses
BUSINESS · FINTECHRetail trade easeSecurity and recordsSummary: UPI simplified retail collections for small shops. Owners should strengthen PIN safety habits and keep…
Fuel and Cooking Gas: Impact on Households
ECONOMY · HOUSEHOLDInflation and transport costsBudget adjustmentSummary: Fuel price moves affect both inflation and transport costs. Households may need short-term budget adjustments…
How AI Tools Help Small Businesses Save Time: 2026 Practical Guide
AI · SMALL BUSINESSDraft Reply Data ImageNot extra staff, smarter helperSummary: AI tools can speed content drafts, customer replies, product titles and…
Startup India: Funding, Mentorship and Execution Reality
BUSINESS · STARTUPIdea vs ExecutionCheck scheme eligibilitySummary: For new founders, customer understanding and execution matter more than ideas alone. Government scheme eligibility…
Sunshine Pictures IPO Open From 18 to 20 August
MARKETS · IPOFilm production house listingSubscription windowSummary: Film production house Sunshine Pictures opened its IPO window from 18 to 20 August for…
Shankhesh Jewellers IPO Hits the Market
MARKETS · IPOB2B handcrafted gold jewelleryInvestor interest in specialty IPOSummary: Shankhesh Jewellers, a B2B handcrafted gold jewellery company, has entered the IPO…
Unemployment Rate Eases to 5.1 Percent in July
NATIONAL · ECONOMYLabour market updatePolicy watchers tracking trendSummary: India unemployment rate was reported around 5.1 percent in July, giving a fresh data…
China Industrial Output Up 4.5 Percent as Retail Stays Weak
WORLD · ECONOMYJuly industrial productionConsumer demand softSummary: China reported about 4.5 percent industrial production growth while retail indicators remained relatively weak, highlighting…
Bombay HC Imposes Rs 5 Lakh Fine on FDA
NATIONAL · LEGALCourt penaltyRegulatory accountabilitySummary: The Bombay High Court imposed a fine of about Rs 5 lakh on the FDA in a…
Tamil Nadu Waives Crop Loans Up to Rs 75,000
NATIONAL · FARMCM scheme benefitFarmer debt reliefSummary: Tamil Nadu announced a crop loan waiver of up to Rs 75,000, offering relief to…
Trump Warning to Oman Adds to Hormuz Strait Tension
WORLD · GEOPOLITICSShipping route sensitivityRegional risk watchSummary: Remarks attributed to Trump directed at Oman added to tension around the Strait of Hormuz,…
Gold Turns Costlier; Crude Oil Also Rises
MARKETS · COMMODITYPrecious metal and energyPrice pressureSummary: Gold prices stayed elevated while crude oil also moved higher, adding pressure on imported commodity…
MTF Book Hits Record Rs 1.41 Lakh Crore
MARKETS · TRADINGMargin trading facilityRecord outstandingSummary: The margin trading facility book touched a record around Rs 1.41 lakh crore, reflecting elevated leveraged…
India Merchandise Export Growth: What Is Driving It?
ECONOMY · TRADEExport momentumSector driversSummary: India merchandise export growth is being driven by a mix of sector demand, logistics improvements and global…
Paytm Shares Fall Over 1 Percent After Block Deal
MARKETS · STOCKSOne97 CommunicationsBlock deal impactSummary: Paytm parent One97 Communications shares fell more than 1 percent after a reported block deal.English bilingual…
Rupee Closes at 95.68 Under Pressure from Costlier Oil
MARKETS · FOREXDollar rises seven paiseWest Asia tensionSummary: The Indian rupee closed seven paise weaker at 95.68 against the US dollar, pressured…
Sensex Falls 493 Points; Nifty Drops for Sixth Session
MARKETS · EQUITYBroad market weaknessRisk-off moodSummary: Sensex fell about 493 points and Nifty declined for a sixth straight session amid market weakness.English…