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Hyundai Motor India has signed a 3-year wage settlement with the United Union of Hyundai Employees, offering a Rs 31,000 monthly salary hike to technicians. Effective April 1, 2024, the structured hike also retains existing employee welfare schemes and benefits nearly 2,000 workers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Next Gen GST reforms have injected ₹2 lakh crore into the economy by reducing tax slabs and rates. GST revenues rose to ₹22.08 lakh crore in 2025, with taxpayers increasing from 65 lakh to 1.51 crore.

Sensex and Nifty advanced in early trade on Wednesday, lifted by positive India-US trade talks and strong buying in tech stocks. Investors await the US Fed’s rate decision, while FIIs turned buyers and Brent crude prices eased.

The rupee gained 28 paise to 87.81 against the US dollar on Fed rate cut hopes and dollar weakness. Traders remain cautious ahead of the FOMC outcome as equities rallied and India-US trade talks showed progress.

POCO India has announced major festive discounts on a range of its smartphones, including flagship models, as part of Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale 2025. Highlights include up to 34% off on devices like the POCO X7 5G and M7 Pro 5G, along with additional bank offers and exchange benefits.

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max in cosmic orange sold out within three days of pre-orders in the US and India. High demand, limited availability, and production constraints—especially due to China—have created supply challenges despite increased output from Apple’s India facilities

India-US trade talks resumed in New York as officials, led by Brendan Lynch and Rajesh Agrawal, discussed pending trade issues. Optimism follows supportive statements by PM Modi and President Trump, signaling renewed momentum in bilateral trade negotiations amid improving relations

The Centre has told insurers to pass on GST exemption benefits on life and health policies to policyholders. The move will lower premiums, boost penetration, and improve affordability, though insurers’ margins may face pressure, according to ICRA.

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L&T Semiconductor Technologies, C-DAC and IIT Gandhinagar have partnered to develop a fully indigenous secure chip for electronic passports. The alliance aims to boost India’s digital sovereignty, reduce reliance on foreign providers, and build a domestic secure semiconductor ecosystem

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Monday but soon turned volatile, trading flat amid profit-taking after last week’s sharp rally. Investors await the US Fed’s policy outcome this week, while Brent crude rose to USD 67.39 a barrel.

The rupee slipped 4 paise to 88.30 against the US dollar on Monday amid trade tariff concerns, foreign outflows, and Fed rate-cut expectations. RBI intervention helped cap losses, while forex reserves rose by USD 4.04 billion last week.

Gold and silver prices surged this week, with 24-carat gold rising by over Rs 3,300 and silver breaching the Rs 1.28 lakh mark, amid global uncertainty and safe-haven demand

Apple’s iPhone 17 series has seen strong pre-orders in India, driven by rising local manufacturing, expanded retail presence, and a design refresh. The base model now offers higher storage at launch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India now ranks among the top five countries in solar power and praised Assam's growing role in biofuel production and the national Semiconductor Mission

A Nalco-MIDHANI joint venture to build a 60,000 TPA high-end aluminium alloy plant in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, has been deemed commercially unviable due to low demand and localisation levels. Ministries are reviewing closure despite land acquisition and earlier investment plans

Gold and Silver prices surged to fresh record highs this week, driven by global uncertainty, tariff concerns, and safe-haven demand, with analysts expecting the bullish trend to continue in near term

Modi’s China visit revives talk of RIC, signalling a new phase in India’s strategic balancing, but the question remains — is it a troika of convenience or a pillar of multipolarity

Flipkart India widened its consolidated losses to Rs 5,189 crore in FY25 despite revenue growth, while Flipkart Internet narrowed its losses, highlighting mixed financial performance amid rising expenses and finance costs

POCO India has launched a 4GB limited edition variant of its best-selling M7 Plus 5G under its festive campaign. Featuring a 7000mAh battery, Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, and 144Hz AMOLED display, the phone goes on sale from September 23 via Flipkart. SEO Keywords:

A new Bill introduced by a Republican Senator, if passed, will make outsourcing more expensive for American businesses, thereby directly affecting Indian IT service providers

Equity indices rose in early trade Friday as global market optimism and Fed rate cut hopes lifted sentiment. Infosys surged on a Rs 18,000 crore buyback, while auto and banking stocks saw mixed trends. FIIs sold, DIIs bought.

The rupee slipped 7 paise to 88.42 against the US dollar in Friday’s morning trade amid tariff concerns, strong dollar demand, and FII outflows. Traders expect the currency to remain under pressure despite optimism on US-India trade negotiations.

Online gaming platform Zupee is laying off 170 employees — 30% of its staff — after the government banned real-money online games in August. The company is offering financial and medical support to those impacted while adjusting to the new law