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Uflex, US firm Spectra enters race for proposed polymer banknote programme

The programme was initiated by Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt Ltd (BRBNMPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India

GST set for next big reform; officers' arrest powers may be scrapped

The next phase is expected to focus on simplifying administration, reducing compliance costs and making enforcement more proportionate

Bullion faces choppy week as dollar, US-Iran risks test sentiment: Analysts

On the domestic front, investors will watch the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision on Wednesday, with a 25 basis points rate hike expected

Multiple nations probe FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack: Reports

The UAE, which is leading the investigation, said on Saturday that its probe had revealed the co-pilot attempted to carry out a "terrorist act"

Pointo bets on e-auto, BESS, second-life battery segments to drive growth

Lithium-ion battery startup Pointo plans to raise ₹70-100 crore to build an automated refurbishment unit and expand its distribution network

Industry experts call for India-specific AI safety rules, not US model

Industry experts said India should develop an AI safety framework suited to its languages and application-led ecosystem

Deeper GVC integration, FTAs key to boosting India's exports: Deloitte

Anil Talreja, Partner, Deloitte India, said India needs to work on reducing logistics costs via multimodal export corridors by focusing not only on infra but also on end-to-end supply chain efficiency

Canon in talks with key chip project players, plans India service centres

Canon, a global supplier of lithography systems used in semiconductor manufacturing, said it is looking to support the development of India's semiconductor ecosystem

'Endometriosis takes a toll on women's work lives, but harm is preventable'

Endometriosis can damage the ovaries and fallopian tubes and affect women's careers through chronic pain, while delayed diagnosis and inadequate treatment can lead to complications, an expert said

RBI may hike rates by 0.25% in Oct policy amid inflation: Experts poll

If the RBI increases the rate in the upcoming policy, it would mark a reversal in the interest rate policy, which has witnessed rate cuts in 2025 and an extended pause thereafter

Heavy industries ministry approves 382 sites for EV charging in Delhi

The Delhi government's Revenue Department and DTC had identified 456 sites for EV charging infrastructure, of which 382 were approved by the MHI

Delhi women now needs Pink Saheli card for free DTC, cluster bus travel

The change has been made under the Delhi Transport Corporation (Free and Concessional Passes) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026

India's industrial output flags gap between textiles, apparel manufacturing

According to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) released by the Statistics Ministry last week, overall growth in August 2026 stood at 8 per cent against 6.7 per cent in the preceding month

IT Q2 preview: Muted growth, steady margins likely, AI deflation in focus

Research advisory UnearthInsight expects the top-five IT companies to grow 0.5-1 per cent quarter-on-quarter in the second quarter of FY27, with little improvement over the April-June period

RBI MPC policy, oil prices, bond yields may drive market this week

Macroeconomic data announcements and foreign investors' trading activity will also guide market trends

Helping smokers quit needs clinical support, policy support: Experts

Experts at the 9th Summit on Tobacco Harm Reduction stressed stronger clinical support for tobacco dependence, evidence-based policies and greater focus on helping smokers quit

Corporate agility, stronger governance vital amid changing landscape: VP

Emphasising that trust, transparency and impeccable corporate governance sustain investors' confidence, he cautioned that if their confidence is lost, then progress is never possible

India, Canada to begin 5th round of CEPA talks on Oct 5, eye year-end deal

The five-day talks may end on October 9

India fastest-growing Asia market for NetApp; BFSI, IT services key drivers

The San Jose-based data infrastructure company has also grown its global capability centre in Bengaluru, with the majority of global R&D processed out of the centre

Govt raises deepwater gas price ceiling to $9.89 per MMBtu, APM cap at $7

The new ceiling for gas from deepwater, ultra-deepwater and high-pressure, high-temperature discoveries is applicable for the period October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027