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MSME lending sees robust value, volume growth, delinquencies also increase
The increase in lending to the MSME sector reflects robust credit demand from small businesses as well as improving credit access supported by the increasing digital lending initiatives
 "MSME lending sees robust value, volume growth, delinquencies also increase")
Banks may turn to domestic bond market in H2FY26 for Tier-II bonds
After a lackluster first half in FY2026, banks are likely to turn to fresh Tier-II bonds to strengthen their capital base and to replace earlier issuances raised at a higher coupon rate
 "Banks may turn to domestic bond market in H2FY26 for Tier-II bonds")
East to West; urban and rural: The rise of private coaching in India
Tripura leads in share of students in parallel schooling system but participation is low in Rajasthan
 "East to West; urban and rural: The rise of private coaching in India")
Television budgets fade, streaming holds firm, films steal spotlight
Asia's content spend to drop 2% to $15.8 billion in 2025 as streaming overtakes pay-TV: Media Partners Asia report
 "Television budgets fade, streaming holds firm, films steal spotlight")
Anti-E20 campaign was paid to target me politically: Nitin Gadkari
Need to promote vehicle scrapping, have asked PM, FM for GST sops
 "Anti-E20 campaign was paid to target me politically: Nitin Gadkari")
Finance ministry, consumer affairs department review MRP circular
Businesses say they may find it difficult to reduce prices to the full extent of GST reduction because they may have paid higher input taxes on stocks lying with them. For that they won't be refunded.
 "Finance ministry, consumer affairs department review MRP circular")
Four banks may log in to NBBL's 'interoperable netbanking' in October
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra is expected to launch the new netbanking switch at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, scheduled for October 7-9.
 "Four banks may log in to NBBL's 'interoperable netbanking' in October")
Dream11, Gameskraft, MPL among RMG firms losing unicorn status after ban
At least four RMG firms including Dream11, Games24x7, Gameskraft and MPL lost unicorn status after the gaming ban, while fintech players led the 11 new unicorns added in 2025
 "Dream11, Gameskraft, MPL among RMG firms losing unicorn status after ban")
Gold, silver could shine brighter with investor demand, geopolitical risks
Gold and silver extended gains on Fed rate cut expectations, weak US data, ETF inflows and geopolitical risks, with investors seeing further upside despite short-term volatility
 "Gold, silver could shine brighter with investor demand, geopolitical risks")
Exporters, industry bodies knock on RBI's door for US tariff buffer
Exporters and industry bodies sought RBI relief including moratoriums, relaxed NPA norms, and REER settlements to counter the impact of 50 per cent tariffs by the US
 "Exporters, industry bodies knock on RBI's door for US tariff buffer")
India's external debt rose at fastest pace in 7 years in FY25: Report
The dollar-terms growth significantly outpaced the 6.4 per cent uptick recorded in FY24, when external debt had touched $663.8 billion
 "India's external debt rose at fastest pace in 7 years in FY25: Report")
Small SUV segment may see maximum growth after GST relief: Hyundai COO
Hyundai COO Tarun Garg said the small SUV segment, already the biggest in India, could see maximum growth after GST cuts, aided by urban demand, pay hikes and rising aspirations
 "Small SUV segment may see maximum growth after GST relief: Hyundai COO")
Glitter to gloom on the brass lanes as export orders dry up ahead of Diwali
Strap: In the aftermath of the US tariff, a ground report from Moradabad brings out the new realities of Peetal Nagri
 "Glitter to gloom on the brass lanes as export orders dry up ahead of Diwali")
Factories flip the switch on power bills: Cheapest energy in 20 years
Renewables and captive plants cut costs below 2% of sales
 "Factories flip the switch on power bills: Cheapest energy in 20 years")
Contractors, hoteliers push for GST fixes, clarity on input tax credit
Urge CBIC to implement a special GST payment mechanism
 "Contractors, hoteliers push for GST fixes, clarity on input tax credit")
'Advertisers can now target urban, rural audiences separately on YouTube'
Google will allow advertisers on YouTube in India to target rural and urban audiences separately for the first time, as Shorts viewership and creator ads drive ROI
 "'Advertisers can now target urban, rural audiences separately on YouTube'")
India's semiconductor market expected to touch $103.5 billion by 2030
According to the report, 80 per cent of the workforce has less than 10 years of experience, signaling depth at junior levels but a leadership supply gap at mid-to-senior roles
 "India's semiconductor market expected to touch $103.5 billion by 2030")
Datanomics: Going digital in 2027 likely to raise Census cost by a tad
The Budget Estimates for conducting census in 2001 (FY 01) stood at Rs 657 crore, with actual spending at Rs 652 crore
 "Datanomics: Going digital in 2027 likely to raise Census cost by a tad")
US, China rally reignites investor interest in international mutual funds
Net inflows, account additions highest at a multi-month high in August
 "US, China rally reignites investor interest in international mutual funds")
US, China rally reignites investor interest in international mutual funds
Net inflows, account additions highest at a multi-month high in August
 "US, China rally reignites investor interest in international mutual funds")