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OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT Ads to India, its second‑largest market, targeting logged‑in adult users on Free and Go tiers ahead of a planned IPO. Ads will appear at the bottom of chatbot responses, remain clearly labelled, and exclude minors and sensitive topics.
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The Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday after giving up early gains, dragged by Reliance Industries and IT stocks. The Sensex fell 183 points to 77,472.94, while the Nifty declined 127 points to settle at 24,207.75
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Nestle CEO Philipp Navratil said India could become one of the company’s top five global markets in the near term, citing strong growth, rising consumption, urbanisation and investment opportunities. The company also plans to expand exports from India
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India’s LNG imports rose 24 per cent to $5.6 billion during April-July, with the US emerging as an increasingly important source amid the West Asia crisis. India has also diversified LNG and crude oil sourcing to reduce supply risks
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India’s housing market is witnessing a sharp shift towards premium and luxury homes, with their share of new launches rising significantly since 2022. Meanwhile, affordable housing’s share has fallen, while strong collections and deleveraging have strengthened developers’ balance sheets
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Adani Energy Solutions has won a Rs 4,700 crore transmission project to evacuate 4,500 MW renewable energy from Karnataka to Maharashtra. The 36-month Satara project will add 562 circuit kilometres of lines and 9,000 MVA transformation capacity, supporting pumped storage and grid stability
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s stand could become a test for middle powers and offers lessons for India on trade diversification, resilience and strategic autonomy
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The rupee strengthened 26 paise to close at 95.44 against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by gains in domestic equities, a weaker dollar and falling crude prices. Analysts said RBI intervention and oil prices would remain key near-term drivers
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FSSAI said several food companies, including Mondelez India and Amway India, withdrew misleading product claims and revised packaging following regulatory notices. Mondelez removed health and nutrient claims, while Amway dropped “100%” from its coconut oil label and discontinued “Energy Drink” terminology
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked 10 years of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), calling it a turning point in India’s digital payments journey and a source of national pride. He urged citizens to share their UPI experiences on social media.
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The government’s two-day Offer-for-Sale for up to 6 per cent stake in Hindustan Copper began on Tuesday, targeting proceeds of around Rs 3,000 crore. Institutional bidding opened first, while retail investors can participate on Wednesday at a discounted floor price
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Amazon and Flipkart have introduced revised fee and penalty structures for sellers just ahead of the festive shopping season. Amazon has increased cancellation and closing fees across its fulfilment channels, while Flipkart has rolled out a three-tier penalty system for order delays and cancellations.
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Sigma Advanced Systems has signed a new £125 million (Rs 1,600 crore) long-term agreement with Rolls-Royce through its UK subsidiary Bromford Precision Solutions, taking the combined value of its contracts to £425 million.
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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will amend regulations within two months to address concerns of semiconductor and auto component manufacturers. He also highlighted Semicon 2.0, investment opportunities, simplified BIS rules and stronger India-Japan cooperation in semiconductors, AI and technology
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SEBI has introduced an IT Resilience Index framework for market infrastructure institutions to strengthen technology systems. The 100-point framework will assess nine parameters, while MIIs must operationalise an Early Warning System and real-time service monitoring by February 28, 2027
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The Centre has begun moving onion buffer stocks through dedicated Kanda Express railway rakes from Nashik to major consumption centres to check rising prices. Retail onion prices rose sharply year-on-year, with supplies to five cities initially planned
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The rupee pared initial gains to settle 3 paise lower at 95.74 against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar, crude prices, importer demand and caution over fresh US sanctions on Iran amid weak domestic equity markets
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Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday as geopolitical tensions, elevated crude prices and caution ahead of fresh US sanctions on Iran weighed on sentiment. Sensex fell 171.72 points, while Nifty declined 32.95 points
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Sri Lanka recorded 1.34 million tourist arrivals in the first seven months of 2026, down 1.8 per cent year-on-year. India remained the largest source market, with more than 338,000 visitors, a 21.2 per cent increase from last year
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UPI’s annual transaction volume surged nearly 13,000-fold to over 24,162 crore in FY 2025-26, Ministry of Finance data showed. Transaction value also rose sharply, while the number of banks on the platform increased to 703 during the decade
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Banking services across India are likely to face disruption in September after the UFBU called strikes on September 11 and 28-30. The unions are demanding a five-day working week, withdrawal of the PLI system and resolution of pension-related issues.
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Tata Group-owned Indian Hotels Company will merge Oriental Hotels through an all-stock transaction, with boards approving the proposed arrangement. Shareholders will receive 25 IHCL shares for every 117 OHL shares. The merger aims to simplify holdings, improve efficiency and unlock portfolio value
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Indian equity markets opened higher on Monday after two weekly declines, supported by falling crude prices. Investors remained cautious ahead of potential US sanctions on Iran and geopolitical risks. Nifty and Sensex gained modestly, while metal stocks led sectoral advances
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SBI Research highlighted a communication divergence in the RBI’s latest monetary policy cycle, with MPC minutes appearing more hawkish while Governor Sanjay Malhotra adopted a cautious, data-dependent stance. Markets now face uncertainty over a possible October rate hike amid domestic and global risks
