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Wednesday, 23 September 2026

AI doom fears overstated, global pause unrealistic: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu

Predictions that artificial intelligence could lead to catastrophic outcomes are overstated, and a global pause in AI development is unlikely, Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu said…

IPL 2027 Auction To Be Held In Goa In December; Check Dates, Venue And More

The BCCI has decided to bring the auction back to India after three editions in Dubai, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi.

Indian Seafarer Killed After MV Cape Dao Torpedoed Near Strait Of Hormuz

An Indian national was killed after MV Cape Dao was attacked while en route to India. FSUI identified the deceased as Suraj Yadav from Uttar Pradesh.

Amazon Retail Losses Widen To Rs 1,158 Crore In FY26

The loss was mainly due to an increase in cost of goods by 64 per cent to 2,887.9 crore -- accounting for almost 94 per cent of the company's revenue

Real Economy Promise Will Soon Reassert Itself In Stock Markets: RBI Deputy Governor

There does remain some disconnect between this real economy narrative and parts of the financial 'markets, says RBI Deputy Governor.

Meesho Block Deal: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley Among Buyers As Rs 900-Crore Stake Change Hands

The Government of Singapore was the largest buyer in the block transactions, acquiring 1.32 crore shares for around Rs 307.53 crore.

Institutional Flows

Temasek takes minority stake in Romsons Group to back expansion and M&A

Singapore's Temasek has taken a minority stake in Romsons Group to support the medical devices maker's expansion in India and overseas and explore potential acquisitions

Meesho shares worth ₹900 cr change hands in SoftBank arm's mega block deal

Nifty 50 hits two-week high as crude softens on US-Iran diplomacy hopes

Institutional Flows

Amazon Pay India FY26 net loss widens to ₹1,148.5 crore, revenue up 18%

Digital payments firm Amazon Pay India Private Limited has reported a widening of its standalone net loss to Rs 1,148.5 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026…

Bangladesh turns to India for wheat as Black Sea disruption pushes up prices

Importers in Bangladesh have booked more than 200,000 tonnes of Indian wheat since India eased its export restrictions in late August

PhysicsWallah plans deeper expansion across South India in next two years

Founder Alakh Pandey says he will be based in South India for 24 months as PhysicsWallah expands in five states and partners with Mohan Babu University on online courses.

DDA Tightens Park Security After Astha Kunj Incident, Orders More CCTV, Night Patrols

Lady Shri Ram College (LSR) students hold a solidarity march demanding enhanced safety measures following the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at nearby Aastha Kunj Park in…

India boosts LPG production as festive demand rises and Gulf supplies remain uncertain

State-owned refiners are raising LPG production as festive-season demand picks up and uncertainty persists over supplies from the Persian Gulf. Domestic output has risen to around…

Rupee snaps four-day winning streak, ends at 95.74 per dollar

The Indian rupee ended a four-day winning streak, weakening 15 paise to 95.74 per dollar as importer demand and broad dollar strength pressured the currency. Easing crude supply…

Cupid raises FY27 profit guidance, targets Rs 750 crore revenue; stock up 160% in 2026

Cupid Limited raised its FY27 guidance to Rs 725-750 crore revenue and Rs 210-225 crore net profit after strong June-quarter growth. Revenue rose 142% and profit 194%, while…

2 outletsQuarterly Results

Asian Games Medal Tally: India Slips 5 Places Even After Weightlifting Silver; Check Standings After Day 4

India’s medal tally rose from seven to 12, but the country position in the standings dropped to 13th.

El Nino Threatens Over 450,000 Lives In Next Six Months, Nearly 16,000 In India At Risk: Study

Key areas of the Northern Hemisphere, including India and Pakistan, are particularly vulnerable during their summer months, the report said.

Duty-free shops can’t claim blanket exemption from Indian laws: Bombay HC

Adani Group-backed Mumbai Travel Retail and Flemingo Dutyfree Shop argued that Indian drug authorities could not take action against them because the shops are located in the…

India ranks 18th in global lithium-ion battery supply chain: Where it stands and what needs to improve

India is emerging as a growing participant in the global lithium-ion battery ecosystem, but its supply-chain capabilities remain uneven across key segments. BloombergNEF’s 2025…

Energy Transition

South Delhi Commute To Get Easier With New 5.5-Km Elevated Corridor; Six Metro Station Upgrades Planned

UTTIPEC has approved a 5.5-km six-lane elevated corridor on Maa Anandmayee Marg, along with a new four-lane ROB at Mukarba Chowk and multimodal plans for six Metro stations.

Bharat Dynamics Signs Rs 811 Crore Pact With Defence Ministry For Satellite-Guided Anti-Airfield Weapons

Deliveries under the contract are scheduled to take place between financial years 2027-28 and 2028-29.

Defence

Who is Amogh Kaloti, the Maharashtra official whose order became key to Tata Sons battle

Kaloti came into focus after his May order directed SRTT to defer its board meetings while an inquiry was conducted into the composition of its board. The restriction later had a…

IndiGo Dreamliner Aircraft Bound For Delhi Returns To Heathrow Airpot Due To Technical Issue

The IndiGo aircraft is currently undergoing maintenance checks and will resume operations after securing all necessary clearances.

NSE's Market Lens' Explained: How The New Tool Screens 2,000+ Stocks - Multiple Chart, Flexible Timeframes & More

The tool, available on NSE India website and app, has been built with the aim to help investors and traders understand price movements, compare securities and identify market…

Gold Set To Reclaim Rs 1.55 Lakh On MCX? What Analysts Say Week After Fed Jolt

Gold faces near-term pressure from a firm dollar and Fed signals, but softer oil and geopolitical risks could support a rebound

India Ramps Up Cooking Gas Output As Festival Season Begins

Appetite is likely to stay 10% below the same period last year, largely as industrial demand destroyed during the war.

INR weighed down by the broad strength of the American currency

The Indian rupee fell 12 paise to close at 95.74 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by the broad strength of the American currency and a slight…

Rs 1 Lakh Invested Six Years Ago In This Stock Is Now Worth Rs 25.6 Lakh

From Rs 2,728 crore revenue and Rs 18 crore PAT in FY21 to Rs 10,061 crore revenue and Rs 598 crore PAT in FY26, this infrastructure company underwent a significant financial…

Infrastructure

Constant rebalancing destroys the historical relevance of mid-cap indices, Kotak explains in its strategy note

New insights from Kotak Institutional Equities reveal that mid-cap indices, often seen as investment tools, suffer from constant rebalancing and sector concentration, undermining…

UP RERA approves 12 realty projects worth Rs 1,664 cr across six districts

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority has greenlit 12 new projects across six districts, promising an investment of Rs 1,663.85 crore, which substantially enhances…

Capex & Expansion