SEBI examines non-agri contract position limits to improve liquidity
- The regulator is also working to reduce structural friction in commodity markets
- Higher commodity-market liquidity could benefit Indian exchanges and brokers
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Apple to flag AI requests for Mac data after complaints over Meta’s Muse
- Apps will need more explicit user action before receiving Full Disk Access
- AI agents that act without human supervision have been surging in popularity
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra flags rising financial risks, warns against complacency as West Asia conflict adds to inflation pressure
- RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra warned against complacency over rising financial risks
- He said the West Asia conflict adds to inflation pressure
- Heightened financial risks warrant vigilance among Indian banks and other lenders
RBI Committed To Remain Vigilant Of Emerging Vulnerabilities, Keep Financial System Resilient: Guv
- RBI Governor Malhotra said the central bank will remain vigilant of emerging vulnerabilities and keep the financial system resilient
- He flagged systemic risks that are increasingly exogenous, cross-border and interconnected
- RBI’s focus on resilience matters to Indian banks and financial institutions
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SEBI to issue Closing Auction Session framework after receiving over 3,500 comments
- SEBI will examine the responses before proceeding with the framework
- The regulator received more than 3,500 comments on the proposed mechanism
- The framework may change closing-price processes for Indian stock exchanges and listed companies
SEBI developing second surveillance system to flag bad actors at listed firms and small IPOs
- The system will also scrutinise companies seeking to enter capital markets through small IPOs
- SEBI Whole-Time Member Kamlesh Varshney said the focus includes identifying “bad elements” among listed entities
- Tighter screening may affect small-IPO issuers and Indian listed companies
Trump rules out a US diesel export ban
- Trump said the US would not ban diesel exports
- European nations will expand fuel availability within the market
- Lower risk of export curbs supports fuel availability for Indian refiners and fuel buyers
China opens anti-dumping probe into EU chemical imports ahead of trade talks
- China launched an anti-dumping probe into EU imports of p-nitrotoluene
- Beijing rejected claims that state support drives Chinese manufacturers’ competitiveness and threatened countermeasures against EU moves
- Trade diversion or tariff shifts could affect Indian specialty-chemical producers
BMC entertainment tax proposal likely to marginally increase ticket prices by Rs 5-10
- Mumbai movie tickets could rise by Rs 5-10 if BMC raises per-show tax from Rs 60 to Rs 400
- Exhibitors and producers say…
- Higher ticket prices may affect Mumbai cinema attendance and listed multiplex operators
CII welcomes RoDTEP extension, seeks five-year policy horizon for exporters
- CII welcomes the extension of RoDTEP and seeks a five-year policy horizon for exporters
- The government targets $1 trillion in exports this fiscal year
- RoDTEP continuity matters to Indian exporters, including merchandise-exporting manufacturers
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G20 discusses curbing excess capacity, dumping hurting fair trade: Goyal
- G20 trade ministers discussed curbing excess capacity and dumping that hurt fair trade
- Anti-dumping discussions matter to Indian manufacturers competing with subsidised imports
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P K Mishra says sanctions, tariffs can be weaponised as policy tools
- Mishra said export restrictions, sanctions and tariffs can become instruments of economic policy
RBI grants Core Investment Company registration to Indiabulls
- RBI granted Indiabulls a Certificate of Registration as a Core Investment Company
- The approval lets Indiabulls operate as a Core Investment Company under RBI guidelines
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Next phase needs private investment, higher R&D spend: Sitharaman
- Sitharaman called for more private investment and higher R&D spending to drive India’s next growth phase
Over 3,500 responses on CAS: Sebi to quickly move ahead with proposals
- SEBI received over 3,500 responses on the Closing Auction Session proposals
- Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said SEBI will quickly move ahead with proposals
- CAS changes could affect Indian stock exchanges and brokers’ trading processes
FM Sitharaman Seeks Greater Certainty In Global Trade, Flags Risks Of Market Fragmentation
- Nirmala Sitharaman called for greater certainty in global trade and flagged risks from market fragmentation
- Trade-dependent Indian exporters are exposed to shifts in global trade and market fragmentation
G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel over four months
- The release will include crude oil and diesel from emergency reserves
- The four-month release aims to ease fuel shortages and soaring prices
- Lower oil prices could benefit Indian fuel retailers and oil-importing sectors
Govt preparing new affordable housing policy, expected to come in next six months, says Credai
- A new affordable housing policy is expected within six months
- Credai urged the government to remove the ₹45 lakh per-unit price cap
- A revised affordability definition could affect Indian housing developers and home-finance companies
FM Sitharaman: Need to keep building resilience, not a one time exercise
- Nirmala Sitharaman called on the private sector to lead the investment cycle
- She urged businesses to increase spending on R&D
- Private investment and R&D spending shape prospects for Indian industrial and technology companies
RBI outlines five priorities for financial stability as global risks grow more interconnected
- RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra outlined five priorities for safeguarding financial stability
- He addressed the Kautilya Economic Conclave on Saturday
- RBI financial-stability priorities matter to Indian banks and other financial companies
India should tax capital income, not wealth or inheritance: Economist Daniel Waldenstrom
- Daniel Waldenstrom says India should tax capital income, including corporate profits and dividends, to address inequality
- A capital-income tax focus could affect Indian companies and dividend investors
India widens crude sourcing to 43 countries to boost energy security, says top government official
- India has widened crude sourcing to 43 countries to boost energy security
- Broader sourcing supports Indian refiners, including Indian Oil, by reducing dependence on concentrated supply
RBI Governor: Today's resilience may not imply tomorrow's immunity
- The RBI Governor said today’s resilience may not imply immunity in the future
- India is navigating the West Asia crisis from a position of strength and taking steps to build resilience
What should businesses expect from the 57th GST Council meeting
- The 57th GST Council meeting follows several rounds of discussion on rate adjustments
- The objective is a simpler, streamlined rate structure
- GST rate changes could affect costs and demand for Indian businesses across sectors
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SCI to help India achieve ambition of becoming top shipping nation: Sonowal
- Sonowal said India is determined to build ships domestically, not just own them
- He said Shipping Corporation of India will help India become a top shipping nation
- Domestic shipbuilding ambitions may benefit Indian shipyards, including Cochin Shipyard
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UP mulls measures to help leather exporters tackle tariffs, West Asia risks
- Uttar Pradesh is reviewing measures to help leather exporters tackle tariffs and West Asia risks
- The state accounts for 46 per cent of India’s leather exports
Irdai plan to help check mis-selling, raise returns
- IRDAI proposed guidelines to reshape commission and expense structures for insurance distribution
- The plan aims to curb mis-selling and raise returns
- Changes to distribution costs and commissions may affect Indian insurers and insurance distributors
Think debt mutual fund gains are always taxed as short-term? Not if you bought them before this date
- Debt mutual funds invest in fixed-income securities
- Profits from funds purchased after April 1, 2023, are always taxed as…
- Tax treatment affects Indian debt-fund investors’ post-tax returns
Goyal pitches India as global trade hub, eyes 75-80% of world economy
- India is pursuing free trade agreements with 31 nations
- Piyush Goyal said India is targeting economies representing 75-80% of the world economy
- Trade deals could affect Indian exporters across sectors, including manufacturing and services
Revised green card rules, H-1B visa fee hike, social media vetting forcing Indians to rethink about American dream?
- Tighter US immigration policies include a $100,000 H-1B fee and stricter visa scrutiny
- Tighter US visa rules raise staffing uncertainty for Indian IT services companies
DA hike 2027: Dearness Allowance may rise to 67% from January | How much more could employees get?
- January 2027 Dearness Allowance may rise to 67%, pending confirmation
- The rate depends on upcoming CPI-IW readings
India extends RoDTEP export support till Dec 2026; raises insurance cover to 95% amid West Asia disruption
- RoDTEP export support extended until December 31, 2026
- Insurance risk coverage raised to 95% for eligible shipments amid West Asia disruption
- Export support and higher shipment cover benefit Indian exporters and insurers
Delhi Changes Rules To Ease Private School Establishment On Commercial Land
- Delhi amended rules for private schools on commercial land, removing public-interest and “real need” requirements
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G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil reserves through IEA
- The co-ordinated release includes frontloaded diesel supplies to stabilise global energy markets
- Lower crude and diesel prices could ease costs for Indian refiners and fuel retailers
Buying new car? Your motor insurance dealer may earn up to 38% commission - what IRDAI's proposed fix means
- IRDAI is scrutinising high commissions on mandatory motor insurance sold through dealers
- Dealer commissions can reach 38%; the regulator is proposing a fix
- Tighter commission rules could affect insurers and auto dealers, including Indian insurance distributors
Piyush Goyal calls for WTO-compliant measures to address global trade distortions at G20 meet
- Piyush Goyal called for WTO-compliant measures to address global trade distortions at a G20 meeting
$20,000 US visa bond rule: Should Indians be worried? Check the complete list of affected countries
- The rule requires certain foreign nationals to pay a bond of $10,000 to $20,000
- Affected applicants must comply with payment
GSTAT opens online route to club identical GST disputes
- Taxpayers with multiple GSTINs linked to one PAN can select appeals on identical legal questions pending before different benches
- Simpler GST appeals may reduce compliance burdens for Indian businesses
Economists expect RBI to raise repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%
- SBI economists expect a 25-bps hike, from 5.25% to 5.50%
- The MPC is scheduled to meet from October 5-7
- Higher rates may pressure rate-sensitive Indian sectors, including real estate and automobiles
PMEGP may get 5-year extension till 2030-31 with Rs 15,000 crore outlay; govt weighs easier norms
- Government is considering extending PMEGP until 2030-31
- The proposed extension has an estimated Rs 15,000 crore outlay
- A larger PMEGP could support Indian micro-enterprises and employment
GST relief for gaming companies raises hopes across the sector
- Tax authorities took a softer approach in the first four final GST orders after the Supreme Court ruling
- Gaming companies may benefit from lower GST-related uncertainty
8th Pay Commission Arrear calculator: These employees could face losses of up to ₹3.32 lakh — here's why
- Delays could cost central government employees up to ₹3.32 lakh in arrears and allowances
- The Eighth Pay Commission's report is anticipated by 2027
Bonded warehouses may face 24-hour discrepancy reporting, five-year digital records under proposed customs overhaul
- Proposed customs overhaul may require bonded warehouses to report shortages or discrepancies electronically within 24 hours
- Warehouses may also need to keep digital records for five years
- Tighter compliance could raise costs for Indian warehousing and logistics operators
RBI Rate Hike Ahead? SBI Research Flags Inflation, Rupee Risks For October MPC
- SBI Research expects the RBI to begin raising rates in October
- It cites inflation, rupee weakness, global risks and tighter liquidity
- Higher-rate expectations may weigh on Indian borrowers and rate-sensitive stocks
Earning in dollars? New FEMA rules from October 1: How freelancers and YouTubers need to file EDF declaration with banks
- From 1 October, a new RBI rule changes reporting for service exporters receiving overseas payments
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Inflation target should align with advanced economy average of 2%: Patra
- Patra says India’s inflation target should align with the advanced-economy average of 2%
- He says anti-inflationary monetary policy makes the biggest contribution to growth
- A 2% target could affect RBI rate policy and Indian banks, lenders and rate-sensitive stocks
Gujarat UCC Bill Gets President's Nod: Marriage, Divorce, Inheritance And Live-In Rules — What Changes Now?
- President Droupadi Murmu approved Gujarat’s Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026
- The bill establishes a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, inheritance and live-in relationships
Bets on an October Fed rate hike fall as US job market cools
- The US added 29,000 jobs last month, below economists’ forecast of 90,000
- The unemployment rate rose to 4.2%
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10 years of inflation targeting: How elephant was driven away to the jungle
- India’s inflation-targeting framework has anchored price expectations
- Economists see scope to refine the framework’s mandate
- Inflation-targeting changes could affect rate expectations for Indian banks and rate-sensitive stocks
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West Bengal finance minister calls for scrapping Urban Land Ceiling Act
- Swapan Dasgupta urged organised real-estate players to invest in West Bengal
- He cited land laws and tenancy issues as impediments to the state’s development
- Land-law changes could open development opportunities for Indian real-estate companies active in West Bengal
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Govt should have made RBI's 2022 inflation failure report public: Janak Raj
- Janak Raj said the government should have made public the RBI’s 2022 inflation failure report
- He said India is still early in reaping the benefits of flexible inflation targeting
- Inflation-targeting credibility matters for Indian banks and rate-sensitive stocks
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MPC external members should be appointed full-time, says Chetan Ghate
- Chetan Ghate said external members of the MPC should be appointed full-time
- He said flexible inflation targeting has established a credible nominal anchor
- MPC appointment and coordination proposals matter to Indian rate expectations and interest-sensitive sectors
Invested in gold, silver, debt or equity ETFs? Check how capital gains tax maths differs across these mutual funds
- Gold, silver, equity and debt ETFs have different capital-gains tax treatment
- Holding period, ETF type and gain size can affect tax due
- Tax treatment affects after-tax returns for Indian ETF investors
India auctions two maiden mineral blocks in J&K for estimated limestone
- India auctioned two maiden mineral blocks in Jammu & Kashmir for estimated limestone
- The Mines Ministry called the auction an important step towards unlocking Jammu & Kashmir’s mineral potential
- New limestone supply may benefit Indian cement producers and mining companies
Fed officials give hints on rate decision as markets cut October rate hike odds
- Philip Jefferson and John Williams stressed patience and data dependence
- Markets sharply cut October rate hike odds
- Fed rate expectations can affect foreign flows into Indian equities
GOBARdhan eyes 10-fold increase in CBG output: Hardeep Singh Puri
- GOBARdhan aims for a 10-fold increase in CBG output
- The scheme provides capital assistance and guaranteed offtake for renewable fuel made from organic waste
- CBG expansion could benefit Indian biofuel players, including Godavari Biorefineries
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Mines ministry auctions 2 J&K limestone blocks to spur mineral development
- The Koot-Kapran and Wantrag blocks in Anantnag have estimated limestone resources of 4.75 million tonnes and 10.853 million tonnes, respectively
ASCI issues AI labelling guidelines for ads, rules to take effect in three months
- ASCI guidelines require disclosure of synthetic content when concealing its AI origin could materially affect audience perception
- AI-generated advertising disclosures affect Indian advertisers, agencies and digital platforms
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Irdai commission cap plan sparks concern among insurance brokers
- Brokers say lower commissions may not make premiums cheaper
- Brokers warn of squeezed servicing economics, consolidation and weaker service
- Commission changes may pressure insurance distributors and affect servicing across India's insurance sector
PFRDA appoints Bank of Baroda as pension fund sponsor; bank becomes second PSU lender in business
- PFRDA appointed Bank of Baroda as a pension fund sponsor
- The appointment marks the bank’s entry into the pension fund business
- Pension-fund entry expands Bank of Baroda’s business scope
GST Council likely to consider allowing investigating agencies, police to use NATGRID to access GST data
- GST Council may consider allowing NATGRID agencies and police to access GST data
SEBI may keep independent director workshops voluntary
- SEBI may keep independent director workshops voluntary; the first programme is likely after Diwali
- BCAS, NISM and exchanges are working on the framework
- Affects listed companies’ board-governance requirements and compliance costs
President Murmu gives assent to Gujarat’s Uniform Civil Code
- The law sets common rules for marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships
- Scheduled Tribes and protected customary groups are excluded
Dethroning FICO won’t much help US homeowners
- Bill Pulte wants more competition among US consumer credit agencies
- Borrowers may seek the most lenient credit agency
Trump Says US To Hold Off On Diesel Export Ban After G7 Release
- Trump said the US will hold off on a diesel export ban after a G7 release
- The statement comes amid a record surge in diesel prices
Karnataka govt’s Innoverse identifies seven startups for deeptech scale-up programme
- Karnataka’s Innoverse selected seven startups for a deeptech scale-up programme
- Support includes market access, capital mobilisation, policy assistance and technology and scale-up infrastructure
- The programme may support Karnataka’s deeptech ecosystem, with potential relevance to Indian technology investors
The government can take 15% of Social Security benefits to repay student loans. These proposals seek to stop it.
- Debt is rising among older Americans, both in the number of households with debt and amounts borrowed
- The government can take 15% of Social Security benefits to repay student loans
Mexico to propose bill to curb violent social media content after school attack
- Mexico plans a bill to curb violent social media content after a school attack left a vice principal dead
Private Equity Has a Problem. Uncle Sam Says Your Wallet Can Fix It.
- A government proposal would help fund managers sell alternative investments to a wider audience
Treasury Sec. Bessent, IRS crack down on ETF strategy the wealthy are using to avoid capital gains taxes
- IRS and Treasury warned wealthy investors about an ETF strategy used to shield capital gains income from taxes