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Shriram Finance to raise FD rates by 15-40 basis points from October 11

The revised rates will apply to deposits of up to ₹10 crore, with 36-60-month deposits earning 7.85 per cent; additional rates for seniors, women and renewals will continue

JM Frictech invests ₹50 crore in fourth manufacturing plant in Chandigarh

The Chandigarh facility is being commissioned in phases, starting with warehousing and logistics, and is expected to become fully operational over the next six to eight months.

Indian banks lose market value in Q2, but select lenders gain

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and SBI saw their market capitalisation decline in the July-September quarter, while Kotak Mahindra Bank overtook Axis Bank to become the fourth-largest lender by market value

IND vs WI 2nd T20I live streaming: Where to watch today's cricket match?

India vs West Indies 2nd T20I begins at 7 pm IST on Friday, with the toss at 6:30 pm IST. Fans in India can stream the match on the JioHotstar app and website

UP govt to deploy 1,725 electric buses in 18 cities under GCC model

Private operators will procure and run the buses under 12-year contracts, with government subsidies of ₹35 lakh to ₹40 lakh per bus and free land for depots provided

Company fixed deposits give higher returns, but come with their own risks

If you want to stick with FDs, but don't particularly like the low rates offered by banks, a corporate FD might just be the ticket for you

APL 2026: Kakatiya Knights stun Mighty Marathas in thrilling season opener

Defending champions Rajputana Royals began their title defence with a 5-3 win over Prithviraaj Yodhas in a repeat of the previous season's final

PERM suspension won't affect workforce strategy, customer engagements: TCS

The IT services major said its PERM applications were in single digits over the past two years and reiterated plans to hire 15,000 people in the US over five years

A quick guide to GST Council's key decisions on tax and compliance

From easier input tax credit claims to automated registration and a ₹40-crore cap on penalty-only appeals, the proposed changes seek to reduce compliance friction.

Immigration and skilled talent mobility are distinct issues: Nasscom

The IT industry body says Indian technology firms have reduced their dependence on H-1B visas and expanded local hiring in the US amid fresh restrictions on the PERM programme

GQG Partners entities sell 2.91% stake in ITC for ₹9,395 cr in block deal

GQG Partners entities sold 36.5 crore ITC shares worth ₹9,395.4 crore in a block deal on the BSE, with mutual funds among the buyers, as the stock fell 4.03% on Thursday

GST Council ends GST officers' arrest powers; ₹10,000 limit for notices

The council has removed the power to arrest under GST. It also raised the threshold for prosecution from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore

GST Council widens input tax credit scope, eases refund rules for firms

Businesses will be able to claim credit on employee insurance, telecom towers, pipelines and certain free samples, while refunds will be widened to input services and machinery

Fund Review: SBI Large & Midcap Fund

Fund Review: SBI Large & Midcap Fund

IAF showed speed, destruction power during Operation Sindoor: Air chief

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said modern geopolitical challenges have made air power central to protecting national interests, as the IAF embraces AI, drones and hypersonic systems

Govt says satellite internet rules fair after Musk's Starlink bias claim

The government says all three licensed satellite communication providers are undergoing security assessments and must meet the same regulatory requirements before receiving spectrum

RBI MPC meet: 'Pressure on current account is a temporary problem'

The FCNR(B) deposit flows of $135 billion was made possible by the strong macroeconomic fundamentals of India, says Malhotra

Sebi brings risk-o-meter for debt securities; eases norms for debt-raising

Sebi introduces Credit Risk-o-Meter, eases private debt norms; NSE flags steep premiums in some international ETFs

PM Modi to inaugurate 10th edition of India Mobile Congress on Thursday

PM Modi to inaugurate IMC 2026 as India showcases advances in digital innovation, next-generation connectivity and technology-led growth

L&T arm bags order worth over ₹5,000 crore for Jharkhand power project

L&T Energy CarbonLite Solutions has secured a limited notice to proceed for the main plant package of the 1,600 MW Chandrapura thermal power project in Jharkhand.