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India’s white-collar hiring grew 14 per cent year-on-year in August, led by auto, healthcare and retail sectors. Hyderabad recorded the strongest metro growth at 23 per cent, while fresher hiring rose 15 per cent, according to Naukri JobSpeak data

Shares of Deepa Jewellers listed at nearly 25 per cent premium over the IPO price, opening at Rs 221 on both BSE and NSE. The Rs 460-crore issue was subscribed 43 times, reflecting strong investor demand, particularly from institutional buyers

Copper prices hit record highs on the LME, driven by expectations of wider US tariffs and tighter global availability. Supply concerns, declining mine output and strong demand from data centres, renewables and power grids supported the rally, while Hindustan Copper shares surged

GRT Jewellers India Pvt Ltd has announced a Rs 1,033 crore all-cash deal to acquire a 74% controlling stake in Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri (TBZ), triggering an open offer for public shareholders. The acquisition marks a major change in control for the 160-year-old Mumbai-based jeweller.

Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Tuesday as elevated crude prices and selling in IT and auto stocks weighed on sentiment amid fears of a possible US Fed rate hike. Sensex slipped over 150 points to 75,970, while Nifty fell 36 points to 23,743.

The Reserve Bank of India absorbed over Rs 3.53 lakh crore through an overnight VRRR auction to drain excess banking-system liquidity. The operation comes amid strong FCNR(B) inflows, with the special forex swap facility attracting $73 billion in foreign exchange nflows.

Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover will reduce its global workforce by around 4,000 roles over the next two years as part of a £1.7 billion savings programme. The company said the cuts are not expected to affect direct manufacturing jobs

The rupee fell 7 paise to close at 94.50 against the US dollar as rising crude oil prices and global headwinds offset support from strong FCNR inflows. Weak domestic equities also weighed on sentiment, while forex reserves climbed to a record high

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty fell 0.5 per cent on Monday as elevated crude oil prices, US-Iran hostilities and concerns over a possible US rate hike weighed on sentiment. Foreign investors also remained sellers, offloading equities worth Rs 3,111.94 crore

Swiggy has launched a dedicated helpline and an in-app Food Safety channel for customers to report concerns related to their orders. The company said the initiative will help address complaints, identify recurring issues, engage restaurant partners and strengthen preventive measures

The rupee gained 4 paise to 94.39 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by strong FCNR-related dollar inflows. However, elevated crude oil prices and global tensions weighed on the currency, limiting its gains.

Indian equity benchmarks opened marginally lower on Monday as investors weighed liquidity absorption from a busy IPO calendar and rising crude prices amid Middle East tensions. Nifty and Sensex declined, while media and IT stocks led early sectoral losses

The 57th GST Council meeting, originally scheduled for September 12, has been postponed due to the BRICS Summit clash and is now likely to be held on October 7 in New Delhi. Preparatory meetings of GST officers are set for October 5–6. The Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will deliberate on pending issues like input tax credit, refunds, and compliance.

A government’s real strength lies not in making announcements, but in turning promises into action and delivering on commitments at the right time

While the push for privatisation and technology transfers may strengthen industry, it could erode ISRO’s engineering capabilities

PNGRB and EESL have signed an MoU to introduce smart PNG meters in the City Gas Distribution sector, aiming to enhance efficiency, transparency and safety. The initiative promises advanced features such as digital monitoring, leak detection and cybersecurity safeguards, marking a major step towards a consumer-centric and technology-enabled gas ecosystem.

India’s e-commerce and quick commerce platforms expect healthy festive-season growth, driven by premium purchases, value-conscious spending and expanding non-metro demand. Quick commerce is moving beyond groceries, while AI, earlier shopping cycles and seasonal hiring are reshaping India’s festive retail landscape

Indian equities are likely to remain volatile next week as rising crude oil prices, global bond yields, stronger-than-expected US jobs data and foreign investor flows influence sentiment. Renewed US-Iran tensions and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz are also key concerns.

The dollar’s global dominance gives the US extraordinary monetary power, leaving nations exposed to decisions they neither influence nor control

Did Narendra Modi make India perform better than it would otherwise have? A new study reconstructs the India that might have been and draws a stark conclusion: his era represents a “tale of broken promises”

The RBI has approved LIC to acquire up to 9.99 per cent of ICICI Bank’s paid-up share capital or voting rights within one year. The approval is subject to regulatory conditions and does not mean LIC has immediately raised its stake

More than 500 institutional investors, pension funds and family offices managing over USD 1 trillion will participate in the inaugural BRICS Summit 2026. Held alongside the BRICS Summit, the event will focus on infrastructure, energy, digital projects and financial interoperability

Indian equities remained under pressure through the week, with the Nifty extending its losing streak to four weeks as surging crude oil prices and U.S.-Iran hostilities weighed on sentiment. Strong GDP growth and GST collections failed to offset geopolitical concerns.

ECLGS 5.0 has issued 6,73,979 guarantees covering Rs 2,50,024 crore, with MSMEs accounting for 97.3 per cent by number. The government is expanding outreach to eligible borrowers as the scheme targets additional credit flow of up to Rs 2.55 lakh crore