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State’s fiscal health increasingly hinges on turning sunk investments into productive capital, as incomplete irrigation and industrial projects constrain economic returns

India and the European Union discussed inter-parliamentary engagement, high-level exchanges and priorities under their Strategic Partnership during a meeting between Ambassador Pranay Verma and European Parliament official Pietro Ducci in Brussels, the Indian Embassy said in a post on X

State Bank of India has advised customers to complete branch-related banking transactions before the proposed three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30. SBI said digital channels, ATMs and other alternative services would help customers manage routine banking needs.

  FMCG companies are expected to hold prices through the festive season despite rising commodity costs and geopolitical disruptions. Firms have implemented modest 2-5 per cent hikes but are prioritising volume growth, consumer demand, cost optimisation and festive-season consumption over further price increases 

  FPI outflows from Indian equities reached Rs 23,676 crore through September 19, reversing positive flows seen in July and August. However, primary-market investments remained strong at Rs 2,703 crore this month, while elevated crude prices and bond yields weighed on sentiment 

SEMICON India 2026 brought together over 600 exhibitors, 300 international companies and participants from 52 countries, featuring 56 MoUs and strategic initiatives. The three-day event showcased India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem, commercial production, global partnerships, startups, skilling and the transition to Semicon 2.0

As AI agents enter the real world, four gaps matter: containment, infrastructure, resources, and regulation. Can we close them before capability outruns safeguards?

Indian equity benchmarks posted their sixth consecutive weekly loss as persistent FII selling and concerns over prolonged high rates weighed on sentiment. Nifty fell 0.22 per cent, while Sensex declined 0.65 per cent during the week despite Friday gains.

At least 200 chip design companies have emerged under India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. More than 105 startups gained access to EDA tools, while 20 secured venture capital funding and around 70,000 engineers were trained.

Generations of private savings reveal a striking disconnect between India’s accumulated real wealth and what its monetary architecture officially recognises

The hyper-convenience of quick commerce encourages careless consumption and adds to the environmental burden

The rupee pared its initial gains to close unchanged at 95.89 against the US dollar on Friday. Support from domestic equities and lower crude prices helped cap losses, while a strong dollar weighed on the Indian currency, forex traders said

Crude oil prices declined Rs 168 to Rs 9,590 per barrel in futures trade on Friday amid weak global trends. Analysts said the fall followed offloading by market participants amid weak spot demand, while Brent and WTI crude also traded lower

Shapoor Mistry, chairman of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, has backed a public listing of Tata Sons, saying it would improve transparency and accountability. The SP Group owns about 18.4 per cent, while Tata Trusts hold about 66 per cent

Gold prices rose Rs 1,309 to Rs 1,54,290 per 10 grams in futures trade on Friday as speculators created fresh positions amid firm spot demand. Gold futures also gained 1.16 per cent in New York to USD 4,392.24 per ounce

India’s wealth-management sector is projected to grow 2.5 times to $436 billion by 2034, driven by financialisation, global diversification and demand for professional advice. Emkay Wealth Management said investors are increasingly seeking integrated solutions spanning investments, taxation, succession and estate planning

Shapoorji Pallonji Group Chairman Shapoor Mistry welcomed the RBI’s decision requiring Tata Sons to comply with upper-layer NBFC regulations. He said the move could improve transparency, governance and accountability, while potentially paving the way for Tata Sons’ public listing and supporting charitable activities

Apple's iPhone 18 series went on sale in India on Friday, drawing enthusiastic buyers to stores in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Customers said they had pre-booked devices, travelled long distances and waited hours to purchase the latest iPhone models.

Tata Group stocks faced heavy selling pressure on Friday amid uncertainty over N Chandrasekaran’s reappointment as Tata Sons chairman. Tata Chemicals fell 8 per cent, while Tata Investment, TCS, Tata Motors, Tata Power and other group companies also declined following reported differences within Tata Trusts

The rupee gained 16 paise to 95.73 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by buying in domestic equities and easing crude oil prices. The dollar index edged lower, while FIIs remained net sellers on Thursday

Indian equity markets opened higher on Friday, tracking positive global cues, with Sensex rising 0.35 per cent and Nifty 0.28 per cent. Metal, realty and cement stocks gained, while IT stocks declined. FIIs remained net sellers on Thursday

Trump’s new tariff move could raise energy costs, hurt exports, affect economic growth and strain trade ties

Reports earlier claimed that Tata Sons’ board backed a fresh five-year term for Chandrasekaran and cleared the company’s long-pending listing plan despite Noel Tata voting against the reappointment