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Global economy to weaken in 2026; headwinds for India from US tariffs: WEF
Noting that India has emerged as the fastest-growing major economy and is projected to grow by 6.5 per cent in 2025 by IMF
 "Global economy to weaken in 2026; headwinds for India from US tariffs: WEF")
Drivers of app-based taxis in Maharashtra implement govt-notified fare
Drivers of hatchbacks like WagonR are now charging Rs 28 per kilometre, those of sedans like Swift Dzire are charging Rs 31 per kilometre
 "Drivers of app-based taxis in Maharashtra implement govt-notified fare")
Fed chief Powell reiterates no risk-free path amid job, inflation risks
Powell offered no hints on whether he might support a rate cut at the Fed's next meeting, in October
 "Fed chief Powell reiterates no risk-free path amid job, inflation risks")
Rupee hits new low on US visa shock; exporters don't expect much relief
Exporters don't expect much relief; currency may slip to 89.5 vs $ by year-end
 "Rupee hits new low on US visa shock; exporters don't expect much relief")
Trump scraps meeting with Democrats, raising government shutdown risk
"I have decided that no meeting with their congressional Leaders could possibly be productive," Trump wrote in a post on his Truth social media site
 "Trump scraps meeting with Democrats, raising government shutdown risk")
Valuations reflect upside for listed steel majors despite weak Q2
India's steel sector gains from Chinese production cuts, resilient domestic demand and export momentum, though near-term margins face seasonal weakness and input cost pressure
 "Valuations reflect upside for listed steel majors despite weak Q2")
Trump tells UN that climate change is 'greatest con job' globally
Scientists say climate change is real, mostly caused by humans, and getting worse. They point to rising temperatures, stronger storms, and melting ice as clear signs
 "Trump tells UN that climate change is 'greatest con job' globally")
Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund targets consistency as it enters active arena
Jio BlackRock enters active equity space with FlexiCap Fund, leveraging BlackRock's SAE approach and offering a low 0.5% expense ratio via direct channels
 "Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund targets consistency as it enters active arena")
ED questions cricketer Yuvraj Singh for over 7 hours in betting app case
Singh (43), wearing a white T-shirt and pant, reached the agency's office in central Delhi around 12 noon accompanied by his legal team. He left just before 8 pm
 "ED questions cricketer Yuvraj Singh for over 7 hours in betting app case")
9kt to free coins: Gold retailers craft offers to keep festival shine
With gold climbing past ₹1 lakh, jewellers balance budgets and tradition through discounts and exchanges
 "9kt to free coins: Gold retailers craft offers to keep festival shine")
Disclosures do not bind listed firms or create liabilities, Sebi tells HC
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday allowed the companies to withdraw their petition
 "Disclosures do not bind listed firms or create liabilities, Sebi tells HC")
China, India key funders of Ukraine war through Russian oil purchase: Trump
This is not the first time Trump has made such claims. However, New Delhi has repeatedly rejected them, emphasising that its purchases are essential for energy security
 "China, India key funders of Ukraine war through Russian oil purchase: Trump")
Indian equities may see turnaround as downgrades ease: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal says Indian equities could be set for a turnaround as the pace of earnings downgrades slows, liquidity stays surplus, and government measures lift demand
 "Indian equities may see turnaround as downgrades ease: Motilal Oswal")
Sudarshan Chakra will be 'mother of all air defence systems': CISC Dixit
Like 'Make in India', you have to start 'Think in India' and ideate, he urged the defence industry
 "Sudarshan Chakra will be 'mother of all air defence systems': CISC Dixit")
WHO, EU dismiss Trump's claim that Tylenol in pregnancy causes autism
After Donald Trump claimed that Tylenol (paracetamol) use in pregnancy may cause autism, WHO and the European Medicines Agency stressed that the evidence is inconsistent and the drug remains safe
 "WHO, EU dismiss Trump's claim that Tylenol in pregnancy causes autism")
Chris Wood sees gold prices at $6,600 in a secular bull market; here's why
At the peak of the last secular bull market in gold in January 1980, Wood said, gold price was then equivalent to 9.9 per cent of US disposable income per capita which stood at $8,551
 "Chris Wood sees gold prices at $6,600 in a secular bull market; here's why")
Flash PMI eases to 58.5 in September on weak export orders
India's Flash PMI slowed in September as weak export orders hurt manufacturing while domestic demand ahead of festivals offered support, easing price pressures and lifting confidence
 "Flash PMI eases to 58.5 in September on weak export orders")
FACE membership grows fourfold to 275 a year after SRO recognition
The association marked its one year of recognition by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last month
 "FACE membership grows fourfold to 275 a year after SRO recognition")
India, China should oppose any form of tariff, trade wars: Chinese envoy
Xu said the two countries should not allow the boundary question to define the current China-India relations and that bilateral trade should be expanded as it has "great potential"
 "India, China should oppose any form of tariff, trade wars: Chinese envoy")
Apeda figures low in fiscal support even as India looks to sign FTAs
Comparatively modest expenses on salaries and establishment could be a reason
 "Apeda figures low in fiscal support even as India looks to sign FTAs")