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Spot market power prices more than doubled in September on high demand: IEX
Spot power prices on the Indian Energy Exchange more than doubled in September 2026 as strong electricity demand drove a sharp rise in buy bids in the Day Ahead Market
Adani Power, Druk ink pact to set up 770 MW hydropower project in Bhutan
Adani Power and DGPC, Bhutan's state-owned generation utility, signed a Shareholders Agreement (SHA) for setting up the project, according to a statement
Automobile retail sales surge 31.82% in September on strong demand
Dealers sold 2.54 million vehicles during September, a jump from 1.92 million last year, according to Fada
Centre expands permissible works under VB-G RAM G by 41% over MGNREGA
The Centre has raised permissible works under VB-G RAM G to 375 from 266 under MGNREGA, adding a dedicated category for extreme weather and disaster preparedness
GST Council meeting rescheduled again, to take place on October 8
This is the second time that the date of the 57th GST Council meeting has been rescheduled
Glenmark launches new pump packs for OTC adapalene gel in US market
New 15 g and 45 g packs target the US OTC dermatology market, where the comparable Differin gel segment recorded $45.8 million in annual sales
World Bank raises India growth forecast to 7.1% for FY27 on strong demand
The region's governments have responded more aggressively than peers elsewhere as the US-Iran war drove global prices up, and they've relied more heavily on subsidies
McDonald's supplier HyFun plans ₹2,000 crore IPO by 2028 as demand rises
Frozen foods such as French fries, pizzas and dumplings are gaining ground in India as consumers seek convenience amid a quick-commerce boom
IEX Q2 electricity traded volume rises 12.7% as power demand stays strong
IEX traded 39.7 billion units of electricity in Q2 FY27, up 12.7% year-on-year, while day-ahead and real-time market clearing prices rose sharply
Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals positive open; most Asian markets rise on tech rally
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Tuesday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a positive open for the Nifty50. Most Asian markets advanced on support from technology shares
RBI MPC October 2026 meeting: When and where to watch rate decision live
RBI MPC meet: At its August monetary policy review, the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and maintained its 'neutral' stance
Trade negotiations with US have reached a 'plateau': FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says further concessions for either side 'very difficult'
Tata Steel develops fire-resistant structural steel for safer buildings
BIS-certified E350 structural steel can retain two-thirds of its room-temperature yield strength at 600°C for up to three hours, enhancing structural resilience during fires
GST Council may wind up Fitment Committee, consolidate officer panels
The proposed structure will comprise the GST Secretariat, implementation committee and a single standing committee, replacing several existing panels and sectoral groups
Advanced manufacturing, energy security key to growth: N Chandrasekaran
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran says India needs continued investment in advanced and precision manufacturing, energy security and human capital for long-term growth
GST Council may consider ITC relief for realty, construction, hospitality
Proposals include ITC on pipelines and telecom towers, contracted prices between government-owned firms, and wider credit for hospitality, tourism and wellness services
CSM Technologies deploys nationwide mineral royalty system in Kenya
The digital platform enables declaration, assessment, payment and monitoring of mineral royalties, aiming to improve transparency, compliance and revenue administration
BPCL's ₹1 trn refinery project gets environmental clearance recommendation
The proposed 9 mtpa refinery and petrochemical complex near Ramayapatnam Port will come up on 5,200 acres and produce transportation fuels and petrochemicals
GST Council may widen ITC on business vehicles, ease interstate checks
Credit could extend to insurance, servicing and repairs, while EVs may get the same tax options as conventional vehicles and interstate goods checks could be reduced
Sebi launches nationwide investor campaign, cautions against finfluencers
Project Jagrook will take financial literacy to rural areas and educational institutions, while cautioning investors against anonymous tips and exaggerated return claims