SEBI may review self-listing rules for stock exchanges
- SEBI may form a panel to examine exchanges’ self-listing rules
- BSE shares fell 2%
- Possible rule changes and governance scrutiny weigh on BSE, while NSE’s eventual listing is affected
NSE close · Fri, 25 SeptNifty 5023,140.50▲ 0.34%Nifty Bank55,580.40▲ 0.26%Midcap 10060,906.00▼ 0.14%Smallcap 25018,158.900.02%India VIX12.16▼ 4.18%IT28,160.90▼ 0.17%Auto26,967.90▲ 0.89%Pharma27,003.00▼ 0.10%FMCG45,941.30▲ 0.40%Metal13,087.15▲ 0.35%Realty869.35▲ 0.92%Energy37,440.35▲ 0.21%PSU Bank8,294.50▲ 0.28%Financials25,094.85▲ 0.56%Media1,550.65▼ 0.23%Defence9,401.65▲ 0.43%Durables38,278.60▲ 0.95%Biggest movesTURTLEMINT▼ 20.0%ADSL▲ 20.0%HEROMOTORS▲ 20.0%SHANTIGOLD▲ 14.8%UGARSUGAR▲ 14.8%MAWANASUG▲ 14.5%TGVSL▲ 14.2%UTTAMSUGAR▲ 12.7%
Event typePolicy
Clear ×
Large-Scale Electronics PLI Beneficiaries Get Rs 19,091-Crore Incentives, Draw Rs 20,580-Crore Investment
- Large-scale electronics PLI beneficiaries received ₹19,091 crore in incentives and drew ₹20,580 crore in investment
- Smartphone exports reached around $30 billion in 2025-26, up from $5.5 billion
- PLI incentives and export growth support Indian electronics manufacturers and suppliers
)
Food companies seek rethink of red warning labels amid food safety crackdown
- Food companies in India called for reconsidering the red colour used on warning labels
- The call comes amid nationwide raids against eateries over hygiene and standards concerns
- Food-label rules and enforcement could affect packaged-food companies including Nestle India
)
FD interest rate rules to change from October 1: Key changes explained
- From October 1, banks must disclose large-deposit rates in advance
- Banks will have limited flexibility to price large deposits based on liquidity requirements
- Large-deposit pricing rules may affect funding costs and margins at Indian banks
China weighs allowing ByteDance and Alibaba to buy Nvidia chips
- China's industry ministry asked ByteDance, Alibaba and others to report Nvidia chip purchase plans
- Any expanded Nvidia access could affect Indian AI and semiconductor companies competing for chips
)
CBIC eases paperwork to claim concessional duty on imports from UK
- A valid Origin Declaration will suffice to claim concessional duty under the India-UK CETA
- Form-I may be sought only when a shipment is flagged for checks
- Lower import paperwork may benefit Indian importers and companies sourcing goods from the UK
Trump says US is ‘very seriously’ considering diesel export ban to tackle high prices
- The US is seriously considering a diesel export ban amid fuel disruptions and strong overseas demand
- A US export ban could tighten global diesel supply, affecting Indian refiners and fuel users
India’s bid to keep carbon cash home as Europe adds a new trade cost
- Indian exporters will face new carbon costs under the EU mechanism from January 2026
- Higher export costs may pressure Indian steel, aluminium and other carbon-intensive exporters
Irdai’s distribution overhaul: Will it make insurance cheaper, curb mis-selling?
- IRDAI proposed commission caps, tighter expense limits and stronger safeguards against mis-selling
- Distribution changes may affect insurers and insurance intermediaries’ costs and sales practices
Govt, private hospitals likely to be graded on quality & safety
- Niti Aayog is developing a national quality framework for public and private hospitals
- The framework is aligned with international standards to help patients compare hospitals
- Quality grading may affect hospital operators’ reputations and compliance costs
Hotmail's Sabeer Bhatiya suggests 55% inheritance tax to make India a ‘truly competitive nation’; what the levy means
- Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia called for a 55% inheritance tax in India
- A proposed inheritance levy could affect wealthy Indian investors and family-owned businesses
Big insurers, bigger advantage? Smaller players flag Irdai’s new expense caps
- Smaller insurers worry proposed distribution reforms may favour larger players
- Potential distribution-cost changes expose Indian life and health insurers to competitive pressure
Buying property from an NRI gets easier from October 1: Check key rule changes for residents and HUFs
- From October 1, resident individuals and HUFs buying property from non-residents can use their existing PAN for TDS compliance
- Simpler TDS compliance may ease transactions in India’s residential property market
Sebi's PRIM route: Portfolio managers can invest ₹25 lakh-plus client money in mutual funds
- SEBI launched PRIM, a route for portfolio managers to invest client money in mutual fund units
- The route covers client money of ₹25 lakh-plus
- The new route could affect Indian mutual fund companies and portfolio managers
Tax audit deadline is September 30: What you need to know about new Form 3CD rules
- Tax audit reports for AY 2026-27 are due by September 30, 2026
- Form 3CD expands reporting on MSME payments, loans and regulatory settlements
- Expanded reporting may raise compliance work for Indian businesses, MSMEs and tax-service providers
Food giants oppose red warning labels for high salt, sugar and fat, cite non-veg confusion
- Food companies oppose red warning labels for packaged foods, citing possible confusion with non-vegetarian products
- Proposed label rules could affect packaged-food businesses such as Patanjali Foods
Five stocks that may benefit from India invoking Sec 11 of Electricity Act
- Elara Capital’s Rupesh Sankhe expects stronger peak power demand to support higher trading volumes on exchanges; IEX may benefit
- Higher power trading volumes could support Indian Energy Exchange
ETMarkets Smart Talk| F&O STT, UPI charges and trading costs: Sandeep Neema on the hidden drag on retail returns
- Sandeep Neema discussed F&O STT, UPI charges and trading costs as drags on retail returns
- Trading-cost changes affect Indian retail investors, stockbrokers and exchanges
ET EXPLAINER: How RBI’s new valuation rules change the way banks view REITs, InvITs
- RBI amended the valuation framework for REITs and InvITs
- Valuation changes affect Indian banks’ exposure to REITs and InvITs
Global Market: BOJ policymakers see case for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mount
- BOJ policymakers see a case for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mount
- Faster Japanese rate hikes could shift global flows affecting Indian equities and bond yields
ETMarkets PMS Talk | From mutual funds to PMS: Brijesh Ved on where PRIM fits in India's evolving wealth landscape
- SEBI’s proposed PRIM framework could redefine investor expectations of portfolio managers
- Potential rule changes matter to Indian wealth managers and portfolio-management firms
New US Green Card Bill targets jobs, family visas and lottery: What to know
- The proposal would reward education, English skills, salary and job offers
- It would restrict several existing family-based pathways
- Changes to US work-visa pathways may affect Indian IT companies and their employees
)
Bank holidays in October 2026: Check state-wise RBI holiday list of 11 days
- RBI’s October 2026 holiday calendar lists 11 days when banks will be closed
- Bank closures may affect branch services and transactions at Indian banks
)
Govt launches initiative to build digital public infra for tourism sector
- Centre launched a project to build national digital public infrastructure for tourism
- Tourism digitisation may benefit Indian travel and hospitality companies
Crypto business: The Clarity Act failed to advance, now what
- The US Clarity Act failed to advance, leaving India without a potential legislative reference for crypto rules
Tax audit deadline September 30: 5 common mistakes in GST turnover, TDS, AIS and business expenses to avoid
- Tax-audit deadline is September 30
- Reconcile books with GST returns, AIS, TIS and Form 26AS; verify TDS/TCS credits
Insurance mis-selling is arising because upfront commissions are too high: Ajay Seth, Chairman, IRDAI
- IRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth said excessive upfront commissions are driving insurance mis-selling
- He said cost-efficiency benefits should be passed on to customers and policyholders
- Commission changes could affect LIC and listed insurers’ distribution costs and sales
Insurance mis-selling is arising because upfront commissions are too high: IRDAI chairman Ajay Seth
- IRDAI chairman Ajay Seth said high upfront commissions contribute to insurance mis-selling
- Seth urged insurers to pass lower commissions and operating costs to policyholders through lower premiums or better returns
- Commission and pricing changes may affect insurers and listed insurance distributors
Holding companies, NBFCs rejig assets, income to escape RBI scrutiny
- Groups are reshaping NBFC and holding-company balance sheets to avoid RBI registration and compliance
- Tighter scrutiny could affect Indian NBFCs and holding companies seeking to avoid RBI oversight
)
Import duty cut on sunflower oil has a significant Russian backdrop
- Sunflower oil import-duty cuts intersect with India’s growing edible-oil import dependence
- The issue may complicate New Delhi’s ties with Moscow and Washington
- Import-duty changes affect edible-oil costs, with implications for Indian consumers and food companies
After GST exemption, retail policy base rises 11% for Star Health
- Star Health reported an 11% rise in its policy base after individual health insurance premiums were exempted from GST
- Higher policy adoption may support Star Health’s premium growth and earnings
JPC on FCRA Amendment bill to hold second meeting tomorrow
- The JPC will hold its second meeting on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026
Mint explainer: can a new digital portal change how India insures its livestock?
- The portal aims to bring livestock policy issuance, claims and monitoring onto one platform
- The government initiative aims to improve access and risk protection for livestock insurance
- A wider livestock insurance channel may benefit New India Assurance and insurance distributors
CDSCO steps up scrutiny of pharma drugs containing narcotic substances
- CDSCO is addressing regulatory gaps around illegal diversion of pharmaceutical drugs containing narcotic substances
- Tighter scrutiny may raise compliance risks for Indian pharma manufacturers handling narcotic medicines
US trade deal could shield India from 100% tariff under Russian sanctions law: Sources
- Graham Act allows tariffs of up to 100% on the largest buyers of Russian oil
- Tariff uncertainty exposes Indian refiners and exporters if US action targets Russian-oil buyers
)
Australian Senate inquiry asks OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to appear
- Sam Altman and Dario Amodei received written requests to appear
- The inquiry follows a Medicare breach involving AI agents accessing external systems
Finance Ministry seeks banks' inputs on AI tools for loan collection, assesses adoption
- The Finance Ministry has sought banks' feedback on AI-driven loan collection tools
- The review covers adoption and customer-protection practices
- Scrutiny of collection practices may affect Indian banks and digital lenders using AI
Your booze could cost more in Delhi this festive season: Here’s why
- Delhi is planning to increase excise duty on liquor
- The report says the current system levies duty across different wholesale price bands
- Higher liquor duties may pressure Delhi alcohol retailers and lift costs for consumers
)
Containing costs
- IRDAI proposals are expected to help reduce mis-selling
- Proposed measures may affect insurers and insurance distributors operating in India
)
Exim Matters: Performance and not compulsion should bring members to EPCs
- Raising the RCMC exemption threshold eases compliance for small exporters
- The article questions making EPC membership compulsory to access trade-policy benefits
- Easier compliance may benefit small Indian exporters
Your gold or silver ETF holds physical bullion: Here's what SEBI's new vault rules mean for investors
- SEBI approved a common vault-manager framework for bullion backing gold and silver ETFs
- Clearer bullion custody rules affect Indian gold and silver ETF investors and fund houses
H-1B faces major changes under Trump admin
- The US H-1B visa system could change significantly within a year
- Federal investigators are widening a probe into alleged foreign-worker misuse
- Potential visa restrictions may affect Indian IT services firms’ US hiring and staffing costs
Tax audit due date remains Sept 30: No extension yet — Here's how much penalty you could face for late filing
- The tax audit report deadline is September 30
- No extension has been granted yet
Govt directs company-run power plants to supply surplus electricity in market
- Government directed company-run power plants to supply surplus electricity to the market
- Higher power availability may affect Indian generators and electricity-market prices
SEBI PMS overhaul could turn advisers into portfolio managers
- A ₹25-lakh PRIM route gives wealth managers a way to manage mutual-fund portfolios
- Broader PMS mandates expand asset-allocation options
- The expanded route may intensify competition for Indian wealth managers and stockbrokers
Expecting nil tax liability this year? Know which form to submit to avoid TDS on bank interest, rent and dividend income
- Taxpayers with nil estimated tax liability can submit Form 121 to avoid TDS on certain incomes
- The declaration applies to bank interest, rent and dividend income
Deeptech startups seek easier route to government contracts
- Deeptech startups are seeking procurement reforms to improve access to government contracts and growth opportunities
- Easier procurement access could support Indian deeptech startups seeking government business
Sold house, land, shares or mutual funds? Know 9 reinvestment options to claim capital gains tax exemption
- The Income-tax Act provides nine exemptions for capital gains from asset sales
- The exemptions may affect tax planning by Indian investors selling property, shares or mutual funds
UP targets ₹5 lakh crore in annual exports by 2030 from ₹2 lakh crore now: Piyush Goyal
- Uttar Pradesh targets annual exports of ₹5 lakh crore by 2030, up from ₹2 lakh crore now
- Piyush Goyal said Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a preferred investment destination
- The export target may benefit Uttar Pradesh manufacturers and logistics firms if achieved
Big Win For Prepaid Users! Govt Mandates 30-Day Recharges, Voice-Only Packs -What It Entails
- Centre mandates 30-day prepaid recharge plans and voice-and-SMS-only options
- Telecom tariff changes may affect Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Industries’ telecom business
New mobile recharge rules: 30-day plans, call-only options and more
- TRAI has enhanced prepaid recharge options, including voice-and-SMS-only Special Tariff plans
- Telecom operators may need to adapt prepaid offerings to the new TRAI rules
US diesel ban: Why cheaper diesel could come with a gasoline price shock
- A potential US diesel-export restriction could initially lower domestic diesel prices as supply rises
- The restriction may ultimately cause gasoline prices to rise
- Fuel-price shifts could affect Indian refiners, fuel retailers and transport companies
GST Council likely to give green signal for freight movement by metro trains
- GST Council likely to approve freight movement on metro trains
- DMRC plans a pilot depot-to-depot cargo service using metro networks for middle-mile connectivity
- Metro freight could benefit Indian logistics and rail-infrastructure companies if the pilot expands
Bank closure this week: When and where will banks stay shut from September 28 to October 4
- A nationwide bank strike is set from September 28 to 30
- A nationwide strike may disrupt banking services and branch operations at Indian banks
How EPFO wage ceiling reset will change PF contribution math
- EPFO raised the mandatory wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 on September 17
- Higher mandatory PF contributions may raise employment costs for Indian companies, especially labour-intensive sectors
Parliamentary panel seeks explanation from MCA over non-implementation of reservation policy in ICAI
- A parliamentary panel has asked the MCA and ICAI to explain non-implementation of the reservation policy
The post-Enron auditor reforms are being rolled back
- Regulators plan to further limit audit requirements imposed under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
)
Trump admin to roll out lower fuel economy standards for cars, light trucks
- The Trump administration planned to release relaxed fuel-economy standards for cars and light trucks
Remove 43 TASMAC liquor shops near railway stations & tracks: Railway flags drinking, trespassing and safety risks across Tamil Nadu
- Southern Railway asked Tamil Nadu to relocate 43 TASMAC liquor outlets near Chennai-area stations and tracks
- Relocation may affect Tamil Nadu liquor retail activity and railway safety around stations and tracks
California's Newsom signs memecoin ban and calls it 'The Opposite of Trump'
- California Governor Newsom signed memecoin ban AB 2409
- Newsom framed it as a response to President Trump's $TRUMP fiasco
USCIS' revised Green Card rules: Here's what changed after 18 September, who's affected
- Revised US Green Card rules took effect on 18 September
- The changes expand public charge assessment for most permanent-residency applicants
- More scrutiny may affect Indian applicants and families pursuing US permanent residency
)
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as preferred investment destination: Piyush Goyal
- Piyush Goyal said Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a preferred investment destination
- Potential investment inflows may benefit Uttar Pradesh-linked manufacturing and infrastructure companies
Money gifted to spouse: Can income earned from it be taxed in your hands? Tax expert explains
- Money gifted to a spouse may be exempt, but income earned from it can be clubbed with the donor’s income
Could your protein powder cost more? The US-Canada trade war is putting whey at risk
- US-Canada trade tensions put whey under tariff and import-restriction risk