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Zepto has raised its minimum order value for free delivery to Rs 199 during normal hours and up to Rs 299 during high-demand periods. The move comes as quick-commerce platforms seek better margins while balancing delivery costs and customer demand.

Gold prices surged over 9 per cent this month, outperforming broader equity markets, while investors shifted gains toward safer assets. Precious-metal inflows declined sharply, whereas money-market and fixed-income funds attracted substantial investments. Micro-cap stocks led equity gains, while large-cap funds saw increased inflows

Nearly 59 per cent of new EPFO subscribers in FY25 were aged 18–25, highlighting the growing participation of young workers in India’s formal economy. The report also noted rising apprenticeships, women’s workforce participation, tier-2 and tier-3 employment, and increasing educational qualifications

L&T Technology Services has secured a five-year, over USD 75 million contract from an undisclosed global technology enterprise. LTTS will provide engineering intelligence, product development, software, testing, validation, platform operations and digital engineering services, while establishing a dedicated engineering centre

Indian equity benchmarks opened nearly flat on Wednesday as Brent crude approached $92 a barrel and global bond yields climbed. While geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment, strong domestic fundamentals, liquidity and growth prospects offered some support to Indian markets.

The rupee edged up 1 paisa to 95.73 against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by suspected RBI intervention, FII inflows and a weaker dollar index. However, elevated crude prices and West Asia tensions continued to pressure the currency.

Government pressure has prompted Meta to take greater caution over child sexual abuse material, with the IT Ministry asserting that unlawful CSAM does not qualify for safe-harbour protection. The Centre is also examining WhatsApp usernames, algorithmic bias, AI labelling and content moderation

The AGM was expected to discuss the directorship of Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran, who has opted not to seek reappointment when his term ends in February

Maruti Suzuki’s FRONX has crossed two lakh exports in under 38 months, becoming the fastest Indian SUV to reach the milestone. Manufactured in Gujarat, the SUV is exported to nearly 90 countries, reinforcing Maruti Suzuki’s leadership in India’s passenger vehicle export market

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan reviewed operational preparedness at Vizhinjam International Seaport ahead of the launch of full-fledged land-based EXIM cargo operations. The milestone marks Vizhinjam’s transition from a transshipment port toward a broader international maritime hub and potential economic gateway

Fintech major Razorpay has launched Razorpay Vulcan, India’s first transformer‑based AI payments foundation model built with NVIDIA and AWS. The model aims to reduce payment failures, enhance fraud detection, and improve transaction routing across India’s diverse digital ecosystem.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade as elevated crude oil prices and escalating Iran-US tensions dampened investor sentiment. Rising US bond yields and foreign fund outflows added pressure, while gains in select stocks and resilient domestic earnings offered some support

The rupee fell 19 paise to close at 95.61 against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by weak domestic equities and rising crude prices. Traders expect a slight negative bias amid delayed US-Iran talks, broader dollar support and changing FCNR(B) deposit rules

Sebi on Monday cautioned investors against relying on live or real-time trading strategies offered on social media, warning that such sessions may involve unregistered investment advisers. The regulator urged investors to avoid such claims and deal only with Sebi-registered intermediaries

Airtel Payments Bank announced a leadership transition, with Sunil Mittal set to step down as non-executive Chairman and from the board on September 30. Shabnam Sinha will become Chairperson for a three-year term from October 1, 2026

The rupee declined 19 paise to close at 95.61 against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by weak domestic equities and higher crude oil prices. Forex traders expect a slight negative bias amid geopolitical uncertainty and broader dollar support

Indian benchmark indices ended lower on Monday as selling pressure in IT and FMCG stocks weighed on the market. The Sensex fell 281 points, while the Nifty declined 78 points. Experts said the near-term outlook remained volatile

Solex Energy reported a 66 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 8.26 crore for the June quarter of FY27, citing higher depreciation, finance costs and working capital. Revenue rose to Rs 265.63 crore during the quarter

India is the world’s second-largest fish producer, contributing 8 per cent to global output, the government said. Since 2015, Rs 39,272 crore has been invested in fisheries and aquaculture, supporting livelihoods, infrastructure, technology, exports and the country’s Blue Economy

The rupee is expected to weaken to Rs 97 per dollar by FY27-end and Rs 99 by FY28-end, BMI said. Elevated energy prices, global risk aversion and interest-rate differentials will pressure the currency, while capital inflows and remittances may cushion depreciation

Asian and European shares traded mixed on Monday after US stocks retreated from their all-time high following weaker economic data. Investors also monitored oil prices, US interest rate policy, corporate earnings and uncertainty over oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz

Indian equity markets opened slightly lower on Monday as unresolved US-Iran tensions kept crude oil prices elevated. Nifty and Sensex declined in early trade, while financial, banking and FMCG stocks weakened. Analysts expect range-bound trading, with stock-specific opportunities in midcaps and smallcaps

Yes Bank expects the RBI to maintain a wait-and-watch approach on interest rates despite rising inflation, as supply-side shocks have not triggered broad second-round effects. July WPI inflation eased slightly to 9.8 per cent, while manufacturing input pressures remain elevated

The government has set facility-wise LPG production targets for 21 refineries and upstream companies, creating a domestic supply buffer against import disruptions. The framework mandates infrastructure upgrades, storage capacity and higher production during shortages to reduce India’s dependence on imported cooking gas