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India's current account deficit widens to $4.2 bn in Q1 as trade gap grows

Balance of payments recorded a deficit of $8.1 billion in Q1FY27 as portfolio outflows weighed, compared with a surplus of $4.5 billion in the year-ago quarter

1 Sep 2026 8:21 pm
Telge Projects acquires Wheaton Detailing Services Inc.

To strengthen its service capabilities in the U.S. structural engineering market

1 Sep 2026 7:50 pm
Banking system surplus liquidity hits 4-year high on strong FCNR(B) flows

Rupee appreciates to two-month high on RBI intervention

1 Sep 2026 7:43 pm
India's current account deficit widens to $4.2 billion in Q1: RBI data

Merchandise trade deficit at USD 86.1 billion in the April-June period of 2026-27 was higher than USD 68.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025-26.

1 Sep 2026 7:42 pm
FMCG distributors seek govt norms for storage at quick-commerce dark stores

AICPDF seeks mandatory norms linking SKU capacity with storage space, along with standards for ventilation, sanitation, temperature control and food segregation

1 Sep 2026 7:40 pm
Built for tourists, UPI's Nepal link now carries flood relief donations

Nepal's Embassy asks Indian donors to activate UPI International for contributions to the PM Disaster Relief Fund, taking the payment rail beyond its tourism use case

1 Sep 2026 7:30 pm
Copyright Office rejects AI system DABUS as author under Indian law

Registrar rules AI system cannot be an author under Indian copyright law, but finds DABUS-generated artwork meets the statutory threshold for originality

1 Sep 2026 7:15 pm
Krafton India, IIT Madras join hands to build India's game-making talent

Krafton India and IIT Madras launch first-of-its-kind game-development programme with Rs 3-5 crore investment, focusing on experience and industry skills

1 Sep 2026 6:35 pm
UBL sees positive demand momentum in Q2, invests 110 cr in Maha brewery

United Breweries Ltd (UBL) continues to see positive demand momentum in the first two months of the ongoing second quarter, driven by growth in premium brands, according to its Managing Director and CEO, Vivek Gupta. UBL has maintained its FY27 outlook of double-digit revenue growth, with the premium brands portfolio expected to grow over 20 per cent, despite an estimated Rs 300-350 crore cost impact from the ongoing war-related disruptions this fiscal, he said on Tuesday. When asked about the d

1 Sep 2026 6:29 pm
Govt cuts dealers' sugar stock holding to 2,000 qtls to curb retail prices

The Centre on Tuesday further tightened the stock holding limit for sugar dealers, cutting it from 4,000 quintals to 2,000 quintals, effective from September 15 to November 30, as it looked to rein in high retail prices of the sweetener. The stock holding limit of 4,000 quintals, first imposed on August 1, will, however, remain unchanged for Kolkata and its extended metropolitan areas, considering the specific market requirements of the region, the food ministry said in a statement. The move is

1 Sep 2026 6:28 pm
India's EV charging stations cross 29,000, rise nearly six-fold since 2022

India had about 29,151 public EV charging stations as of December 2025 and 67,657 chargers as of early August 2026, with over 200 CPOs operating nationwide

1 Sep 2026 6:09 pm
INR near two-month high; muted equities, higher oil prices cap gains

The Indian rupee gained 28 paise to close at nearly two-month high of 94.94 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday on robust domestic growth. Moreover, the MSCI index rebalancing refers to the August quarterly review adjustments, which triggered over $1.5 billion in passive foreign inflows into Indian equities on August 31, 2026, providing a significant boost to the Indian rupee (INR). However, Indias BSE Sensex closed virtually unchanged at 76,944 on Tuesday, as traders weighed ongoing

1 Sep 2026 6:04 pm
Current account deficit stands at 0.5% of GDP in Q1FY27

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated India's current account deficit stood at US$ 4.2 billion (0.5 per cent of GDP) in Q1:2026-27 as compared to US$ 3.4 billion (0.4 per cent of GDP) in Q1:2025-26. Merchandise trade deficit at US$ 86.1 billion in Q1:2026-27 was higher than US$ 68.9 billion in Q1:2025-26. Net services receipts increased to US$ 51.6 billion in Q1:2026-27 from US$ 47.9 billion a year ago.

1 Sep 2026 6:04 pm
1 Sep 2026 6:04 pm
Construction equipment industry raises FY27 growth forecast to 9-12%

Improved infrastructure project execution prompts the CE industry to lift its FY27 domestic sales growth forecast; exports are expected to rise around 30 per cent

1 Sep 2026 6:02 pm
Gains ahead for LG Electronics after strong Q1 show, positive outlook

Broad-based category growth, premiumisation and localisation support LG Electronics India's outlook, though the recent stock rally has raised valuation concerns

1 Sep 2026 5:21 pm
Quick Wrap: Nifty MNC Index falls 1.57%

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1 Sep 2026 5:16 pm
Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days for Indians, 59 other countries

The country will halve the visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days from Sep 15, affecting Indian tourists and travellers from 59 other countries

1 Sep 2026 5:07 pm
What Indian applicants must know about new immigration rules in Sept

US, Belgium and Cyprus are changing visa, work permit and residency rules this month, impacting Indian students, workers and applicants.

1 Sep 2026 4:53 pm
AI literacy: As AI goes mainstream, India's workforce faces new skills test

AI is becoming a basic workplace skill in India as professionals use it for research, writing, data analysis and routine tasks, raising the need for judgement, privacy awareness and reskilling

1 Sep 2026 4:28 pm
Iran women's kabaddi team turns to India as war disrupts Asiad preparations

The Sonepat camp offered Iran something it needs most with the Asian Games approaching: regular competition against different opponents

1 Sep 2026 4:11 pm
SC quashes FIRs against Neet protesters across country, bars fresh cases

Following the court's order, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das told the Bench that the organisation was withdrawing its proposed September 5 protest march in Delhi

1 Sep 2026 3:47 pm
India, Zambia resume talks on copper, critical mineral investments

Officials from India's Mines Ministry held preliminary talks with Zambia on August 26 as New Delhi seeks overseas sources of copper and other critical minerals

1 Sep 2026 3:28 pm
ONGC, Oil India gain 2% in weak market as crude oil prices spike

WTI Crude Oil prices surged more than 3 per cent after the US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz.

1 Sep 2026 3:02 pm
74% Gen Z Indians prefer work-life balance over leadership titles: Report

Seventy-four per cent of Gen Z Indians prioritise work-life balance over formal leadership titles, while at least 65 per cent believe a successful career does not require becoming an executive leader, according to a new report. The report, titled India's Gen Z Outlook 2026: Recalculating Education, Ambition, and Success; The No Cap Generation, has been published by global education company Emeritus. It is based on a survey of 1,010 respondents aged 15-28 across three life stages -- pre-college,

1 Sep 2026 3:00 pm
India name 26-member squad for Panama, Brazil and Uruguay friendlies

Indian men's football team head coach Khalid Jamil on Monday named a 26-member squad for next month's FIFA international window, with the Blue Tigers set to face Panama, Brazil and Uruguay in high-profile friendlies. India will take on Panama on September 26 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru before travelling to Kolkata to face five-time world champions Brazil on October 3 and two-time world champions Uruguay on October 6. All three opponents featured at the FIFA World Cup earlier this

1 Sep 2026 2:35 pm
Three-year Slam drought raises questions for Djokovic after US Open loss

Novak Djokovic waved goodbye, made a heart shape with his hands and blew kisses to the crowd as he walked off the court inside Arthur Ashe Stadium to a standing ovation. Among those applauding in return were Djokovic's 11-year-old son Stefan, while his 8-year-old daughter Tara covered her eyes and loaded her floppy-eared stuffed animal into a bag that went around her shoulder. Back down on the court, Djokovic had his two black bags - one containing his rackets and the other more equipment - hang

1 Sep 2026 2:32 pm
VinFast suspends plans to make some EVs in India, reassesses costs

The Vietnamese automaker has asked suppliers to halt work on the VF3, VF6 and VF7 as it reassesses costs, dealing another setback to its India expansion

1 Sep 2026 2:28 pm
Konstas, Handscomb, Richardson join Australia A squad for 2026 India tour

Australia on Tuesday named a 14-member squad, featuring several players with senior international experience, including pacer Ben Dwarshuis, Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney, for their series against India A in Puducherry later this month. Cricket Australia's (CA) National Selection Panel said the tour holds great importance as it looks to expose players to subcontinental conditions and prepare them for the challenges of playing in India. A stand out performance in the red ball series will make

1 Sep 2026 2:06 pm
Hyundai Motor India sales rise 8.8% in August on record domestic demand

Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Tuesday reported an 8.8 per cent rise in total sales at 65,796 units in August. The total monthly sales comprised domestic sales of 54,396 units, up 23.6 per cent year-on-year, and exports of 11,400 units, the company stated. Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, said, We continue to sustain strong growth momentum in FY2027, with domestic sales growing by 12.6 per cent YoY during the April-August period. Our August domestic sales of 54,396 units (23.6 pc growt

1 Sep 2026 2:03 pm
Graphite India surges 7%, HEG hits 52-week high; what's driving GE stocks?

GrafTech International, a US-based graphite electrode company, announced its decision to permanently close its graphite electrode manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico.

1 Sep 2026 1:59 pm
Bravo, Pollard, Narine honoured with stand at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad

Trinidad and Tobago's most celebrated cricketers -- Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine -- unveiled a stand named after them at the historic Queen's Park Oval. The stand unveiling, held on Monday, is part of the Queen's Park Cricket Club's (QPCC) celebrations, marking Trinidad & Tobago's 64th Independence Day. It recognises the three homegrown stars whose achievements have contributed significantly to the country's legacy in international and franchise cricket. The stand was formerly k

1 Sep 2026 1:56 pm
PCB revamps squad after England rout; seven players and coaches sent home

In an unusual move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday decided to send seven members of its touring Test squad home and replace them with a fresh set of players ahead of the third and final match against England. Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad have all been released from the squad, the PCB announced. The Board also released head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul, replacing them with Mike Hesson

1 Sep 2026 1:53 pm
Oil India Ltd spurts 1.58%, rises for fifth straight session

Oil India Ltd is quoting at Rs 490.8, up 1.58% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 22.07% in last one year as compared to a 1.89% slide in NIFTY and a 9.65% slide in the Nifty Energy.

1 Sep 2026 1:31 pm
Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 987, nearly 3,900 still missing

The death toll from the devastating flash flood in Nepal rose to 987 on Tuesday, with security forces recovering more bodies from different parts of the country, officials said. The authorities estimate that 3,916 people, including 583 foreigners, remain unaccounted for as security personnel, including those from the Nepal Army, intensify search and rescue operations in the affected areas. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), 321 bodies were recove

1 Sep 2026 1:08 pm
Weak monsoon threatens India's key crops, raises risk of food price rise

India faces below-normal rainfall in September after a 14% deficit through August, raising concerns over soil moisture and crops including rice, sugar cane and soybeans

1 Sep 2026 11:19 am
Lava Virat V1 5G review: Big battery, but sluggish performance hold it back

Lava Virat V1 5G offers a large 120Hz display and 6,000mAh battery, but slow touch response, sluggish performance and 10W charging undermine the everyday experience

1 Sep 2026 11:08 am
One clock for India: Govt mandates IST for official and commercial use

New rules seek to bring India's critical infrastructure under one accurate time reference, with systems required to synchronise with authorised Indian timing sources

1 Sep 2026 10:55 am
1 Sep 2026 10:51 am
PM Modi terms India's 7.8% GDP growth a herculean feat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed Indias exemplary GDP growth of 7.8% in the first quarter of Financial Year 2026-27 a herculean feat. The Prime Minister said that the achievement reflects the collective strength and resilience of the people of the country, despite oil price shocks, supply chain disruptions and global uncertainties. Meanwhile, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the credit for this strong performance goes to the people of the country and their hard work. Th

1 Sep 2026 10:31 am
India's stock auction needs market makers as price swings persist

The NSE auction absorbed a record $4.2 billion in MSCI-linked trades, but sharp price swings persisted, highlighting concerns over thin liquidity and the lack of market makers

1 Sep 2026 10:19 am
Skyways Air Services shares defy GMP expectations, list at 10% discount

Skyways Air Services' shares debuted at 124 apiece on the National Stock Exchange, a 10.14 per cent discount to the initial public offer (IPO) price of 138 apiece.

1 Sep 2026 10:02 am
Hy-Tech Engineers makes strong debut, lists at 42% premium on NSE

Hy-Tech Engineers shares listed at 72 on the BSE, a premium of 35.85 per cent against the offer price of 53. Meanwhile, on the National Stock Exchange, it debuted at 75, up 41.51 per cent.

1 Sep 2026 10:02 am
Symbiotec Pharmalab makes tepid market debut, lists at par with IPO price

The listing of Symbiotec Pharmalab was well below GMP expectations, which had indicated a listing gain of around 18-19 per cent for IPO investors.

1 Sep 2026 10:01 am
ATF price up 5.46%, commercial LPG rates of 19 kg cylinder hiked by 9.50

Jet fuel prices rose by 6.28 per litre to 121.28, while commercial LPG increased to 2,747.50 per 19-kg cylinder, raising costs for airlines and businesses

1 Sep 2026 10:00 am
Milky Mist zooms 9.5% as Q1 profit surges multi-fold, up 65% over IPO price

Milk Mist, which listed on the bourses on August 18 after a solid response to its initial public offering (IPO), trades 65 per cent above its offer price of 140 based on today's intraday high.

1 Sep 2026 9:56 am
Chhattisgarh PSC 'scam' case: ED raids former CM Bhupesh Baghel's PA

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted searches at multiple locations in Chhattisgarh, including at the premises of a personal assistant of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in a money laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities at the state Public Service Commission, officials said. They said a total of seven locations are being raided as part of the probe initiated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The investigation pertains to alleged irregularities at t

1 Sep 2026 9:53 am
FMGE 2026 eligibility certificate applications begin today, at nmc.org

FMGE Eligibility Certificate applications will open at 10 am today, September 1. Candidates appearing for the screening test should apply via the link on the official website

1 Sep 2026 9:51 am
India sees warmest August since 1901 as monsoon rainfall deficit hits 13.8%

Monsoon rainfall was 13.8 per cent below normal during June-August, with around 350 districts, or 47 per cent of India, receiving deficient or very deficient rain by August 31

1 Sep 2026 9:39 am