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Inox Clean Energy is close to acquiring Athena Renewables from Actis for Rs 2,500 crore. This acquisition will significantly boost Inox

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HSBC forecasts that foreign currency deposits will significantly enhance its operations in India. By securing $14.5 billion through a special RBI swap facility, the bank aims to expand lending and wealth management services. The attractive leverage option of up to nineteen times has drawn in depositors. HSBC

As the festive season approaches, car manufacturers are grappling with low inventory levels despite a surge in customer bookings. Supply constraints present a formidable hurdle, particularly for Maruti Suzuki, which currently has a backlog of over 200,000 orders with dwindling stock. Anticipating a slowdown in growth, Hyundai Motor India is ramping up production to accommodate the expected rise in demand.

Chalet Hotels is on the verge of acquiring Six Senses Vana in Dehradun, a luxurious wellness retreat owned by Veer Singh, son of Analjit Singh. Valued at roughly 600 crore rupees, this deal highlights Chalet

Consumer demand for protein in everyday staples is driving new product launches and supply deals. Food and beverage makers and cafe chains are actively forming collaborations to meet this growing need. Companies are investing in new products and manufacturing capacity to address the rising demand. The protein market is projected to reach ₹21,000 crore by 2031. Acquisitions and deals are also increasing as established players seek to expand their offerings.

Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers staged a protest outside the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) office at Windsor Place on Sunday, demanding action against an AAP councillor in connection with an alleged suicide of an MCD sanitation worker | Latest News Delhi

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Jaguar Land Rover is in talks with global banks for a £1 billion loan. Lenders are seeking clarity on N Chandrasekaran

Banks are developing a common framework for project finance lending. This initiative aims to curb regulatory arbitrage and operational misalignment among lenders. Discussions will involve state-run and private banks to establish common parameters. Such alignment will enhance risk mitigation and avoid divergent audit observations. Final guidelines by bank boards are expected to reduce regulatory arbitrage scope.

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Advent International will invest Rs 3,150 crore in Yatharth Hospital for a significant minority stake. This primary investment marks a major private equity commitment to India

Highlighting the vital role of India in the global market, Infineon Technologies CEO Jochen Hanebeck remarked on the exciting advancements within the country

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Brookfield will invest up to $600 million in ACME Cleantech Ventures. This investment supports green molecules projects in India and the Middle East. ACME Cleantech Ventures is developing green ammonia and methanol projects. The company has secured offtake partnerships with several global firms. This funding will expand ACME

Indian homebuyers increasingly prefer larger three-bedroom homes, with nearly half of respondents opting for this configuration. The Rs 90 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore budget bracket is the most preferred price segment. Rising housing prices are a concern, yet most buyers intend to proceed with purchases. End-users drive demand for larger homes, viewing them as long-term lifestyle value.

NMDC Panna has recovered a significant 27.29-carat gem-quality diamond. This discovery marks the second-largest diamond ever found at the Panna mine. The find follows a 13.16-carat diamond recovered earlier in July. NMDC operates India

Tata Motors will increase commercial vehicle prices by up to one percent. This price revision aims to offset rising commodity and input costs. The company announced this change will take effect from October first.

Tata Electronics is set to sign 16 MoUs at SEMICON India 2026 with domestic and international companies to strengthen Indias semiconductor supply chain.

Semicon India 2.0 aims to foster at least two hundred chip design startups and companies. The initiative will concentrate on machines, materials, and advanced packaging units. Research and development will drive innovation through industry-academia collaboration. Talent development will focus on training one lakh technicians and factory floor workers. This program seeks to create employment and a global talent pool for India.

The healthcare industry seeks a differentiated framework for medical device pricing reviews. Hospitals incur significant costs beyond procurement for safe patient technology delivery. Excessive margins on routine consumables warrant scrutiny, while complex technologies need separate assessment. Maharashtra FDA flagged large gaps between trade prices and MRPs for hospital items. The center has requested a report from the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority.

India is moving beyond electronics assembly to build a full semiconductor ecosystem spanning chip design, fabs, advanced packaging, talent and AI infrastructure.

Asian LNG demand is projected to decrease this year, with Northeast Asia seeing the largest drop. India and Bangladesh continue to secure spot LNG cargoes despite significant price increases. High fuel costs are impacting energy-intensive industries in China, reducing their output. India

The Union Health Ministry has tightened oversight of stem cell therapies, warning against their unregulated use and making clear that they can be offered as standard treatment only for Ministry-approved conditions.

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Indian state-owned refiners are facing growing crude supply uncertainty as Middle East disruptions coincide with the risk of tougher US restrictions on Russian oil buyers. Saudi Arabias East-West pipeline shutdown has disrupted more than 400,000 barrels a day of supplies to India, although about half the capacity could return within days.

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Curapod has launched a new wearable device for menstrual pain management. This device utilizes red and near-infrared light wavelengths for pain relief. The wearable connects to a mobile application for personalized light dosage adjustments. Clinical evaluations indicate significant pain reduction for many users. The company is expanding its wearable technology into other pain management areas.

NEW DELHIOne man was stabbed to death and another was injured in a quarrel between two sides, which started with a person asking for a matchbox to light a cigarette, near a liquor vend in Keshav Puram on Tuesday, police said on Wednesday | Latest News Delhi

Indias biggest private banks are finding it increasingly difficult to identify executives with the breadth of experience needed to lead large, complex institutions. HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Banks CEO searches have highlighted a surprisingly narrow talent pool, as regulatory requirements, limited succession pipelines and competing financial sectors constrain potential candidates.

Saudi Arabia has sold some spot cargoes to traders expected to deliver small volumes to Indian refiners through Hormuz. The risk-taking traders are likely to follow the same modus operandi they have used in recent weeks, buying Iraqi crude at a deep discount and moving it through the strait to the Gulf of Oman, where they transfer the cargoes ship-to-ship for onward delivery to Indian and other customers.

The Centre has requested a report from the NPPA regarding price discrepancies. Maharashtra FDA flagged significant gaps between trade prices and MRPs for hospital items. A survey revealed markups of over 2,800 percent on certain medical consumables. This situation may revive discussions on trade margin rationalisation for medical devices. The medical device industry supports calls for fair pricing and ethical practices.

"Various retailers across categories may increase prices or lower festive discounts, since they are, as it is, dealing in an inflationary environment and higher costs of logistics this festive season because of disruptions linked to the West Asia war earlier in the year," said Kumar Rajagopalan, chief executive, Retailers Association of India (RAI).

A 40-basis-point MDR on UPI transactions could create a large revenue pool. Issuing banks and UPI apps will receive substantial portions of this estimated revenue. Merchant-side payment apps and acquiring banks will also capture significant revenue shares. This levy aims to sustain UPI infrastructure and support its continued expansion. The charges remain well below card fees and exempt many smaller transactions.

Counterpoint Research data showed an almost identical drop in online contribution to smartphone sales. Researchers and industry executives attributed the reversal to weaker demand for entry-level products, fewer online discounts and wider availability of EMI financing at physical stores.

The Reserve Bank of India has clarified definitions for financial activity and core investment companies. This clarification follows the rejection of Tata Sons

Hormuz crisis-driven oil price rise may boost ONGC’s oil business, but surging gas and naphtha feedstock costs are hurting its petrochemical unit.

The new framework introduces a 0.4% MDR on person-to-merchant UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, capped at ?300 on transactions of Rs 75,000 and above, while consumers will not be charged. It takes effect from October 15. GST is paid by the service provider who typically recover the amount from whoever receives service.

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The trend is accelerating across major tier-1 suppliers, including Suprajit Engineering, Highway Roop Precision Technologies, SPR Auto Technologies, and Tenneco, as OEMs prioritise supply chain flexibility over single-country dependence.

Delhi airport secured a strong position at 28th globally. This marks the highest ranking for an Indian airport in the report. Mumbai airport also showed significant connectivity in its category. IndiGo played a major role in flights at both airports. These airports serve as India

India has approved import quotas for 642 passenger vehicles from Britain. These imports will benefit from concessional tariffs under a new trade pact. Seven companies secured allocations for the remainder of this year

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The government has reduced windfall taxes on petroleum exports. Levies on petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel have been lowered. This change follows the government

Blood tests found severe anaemia in one and mild anaemia in two of five rescued baby orangutans at Nandankanan zoo; DNA tests will help establish their origin. | India News

NTA said the calendar provided a tentative schedule and period for each examination to help stakeholders plan their academic and examination-related activities | Competitive Exams

Based on its colour, carat weight,and clarity (CCC), and add one S-Shape ,the newly recovered 27.29-carat diamond is initially estimated to be valued at around Rs 1 crore. The final value will be determined through the prescribed evaluation and auction process, the company said.

Japanese firm Fujifilm will invest USD 83 million in a new manufacturing facility. This facility will produce essential semiconductor materials in two phases. Commercial production is anticipated to commence in fiscal year 2028. The company plans to support front-end process chemicals initially. Fujifilm seeks to align with India Semiconductor Mission