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Muthoot Finance shines in Q1FY26 with strong AUM, margin, gold loan growth
Muthoot Finance reported strong Q1FY26 results with 42% YoY AUM growth, improved asset quality, higher yields and strong recoveries as gold loans drove profitability
 "Muthoot Finance shines in Q1FY26 with strong AUM, margin, gold loan growth")
Sensex, Nifty extend losses to log longest losing streak in six months
Indian markets fell for a fifth day on sustained FPI selling and weak IT outlook after US visa fee hike, eroding Rs 3.2 trillion in investor wealth and testing key support levels
 "Sensex, Nifty extend losses to log longest losing streak in six months")
European banks to launch euro stablecoin, challenge US crypto dominance
The European banks' new Amsterdam-based company is expected to launch its stablecoin in the second half of next year
 "European banks to launch euro stablecoin, challenge US crypto dominance")
As market competition grows, mutual funds cut costs to woo investors
Tata, SBI announce sharp reductions in exit loads; Jio BlackRock sets it to zero
 "As market competition grows, mutual funds cut costs to woo investors")
Silver sees best annual return in 10 years; holds 45-year trend on charts
Looking ahead to 2025, with demand forecast at 1,148.3Moz against supply of 1,030.6Moz, the silver market, Nomura said, faces its fifth consecutive year of deficit at 117.6Moz
 "Silver sees best annual return in 10 years; holds 45-year trend on charts")
20 states spent 27% of capital expenditure in April-August: CAG data
States spent 27% of FY26 budgeted capex in April-August, with Telangana leading and Tripura lagging, even as rising borrowings raise fiscal concerns
 "20 states spent 27% of capital expenditure in April-August: CAG data")
Industrial classification set for a makeover, in line with new-age economy
An overhaul of the National Industrial Classification framework seeks to include multiple new activities that better capture a changing economy, data from which is expected to help policymaking
 "Industrial classification set for a makeover, in line with new-age economy")
HSBC quantum computing trial improves bond price prediction by 34%
HSBC's trial involved examining how quantum computing could be used in over-the-counter trading markets where assets are bought and sold between two counterparties without any exchange
 "HSBC quantum computing trial improves bond price prediction by 34%")
Will support brownfield projects with 25% of ₹8.2K cr fund: Shipping secy
Financial aid, cluster development, and credit note scheme aim to modernize Indian shipyards
 "Will support brownfield projects with 25% of ₹8.2K cr fund: Shipping secy")
Accenture beats Q4 revenue estimates, plans $865m AI-driven restructuring
The Dublin-based company expects about $250 million in charges in the November quarter, on top of $615 million recorded in the fourth quarter, for a total of $865 million
 "Accenture beats Q4 revenue estimates, plans $865m AI-driven restructuring")
Cos keen to invest ₹15K cr in greenfield shipbuilding clusters: Sonowal
Several existing Indian shipyards on both the east and west coasts have come forward to seek assistance under the brownfield capacity expansion program, says Sonowal
 "Cos keen to invest ₹15K cr in greenfield shipbuilding clusters: Sonowal")
Diljit Dosanjh bags Best Actor nomination for Chamkila in 2025 Intl Emmys
The Indian actor-singer has been picked for his role of Punjabi singer-musician Amar Singh Chamkila in the eponymous biopic 'Chamkila'
 "Diljit Dosanjh bags Best Actor nomination for Chamkila in 2025 Intl Emmys")
Russian crude oil imports this month likely to exceed August level
India imported 1.63 million barrels of crude oil from Russia until September 24, as against 1.71 million barrels per day (bpd) in August
 "Russian crude oil imports this month likely to exceed August level")
Medical negligence: Documentation, expert opinion key to court success
The complaint must be filed in the right forum and within the limitation period
 "Medical negligence: Documentation, expert opinion key to court success")
GST cuts, premiumisation and scooter launches boost TVS Motor outlook
TVS Motor's stock is expected to gain further with GST rate cuts, premiumisation, new scooter launches, and robust sales momentum in domestic and export markets
 "GST cuts, premiumisation and scooter launches boost TVS Motor outlook")
Centre to scrap paper arrival cards for foreigners from October 1
Foreigners arriving in India can now submit a digital arrival card online, replacing the paper form to speed up immigration from October 1
 "Centre to scrap paper arrival cards for foreigners from October 1")
Durga Puja 2025: Corporate sponsorship up across West Bengal's 45K pandals
Corporate sponsorship for Durga Puja is buoyant in Kolkata with brands returning strongly, though retail sales show mixed trends across malls, shopping hubs and markets
 "Durga Puja 2025: Corporate sponsorship up across West Bengal's 45K pandals")
RBI mandates stronger two-factor authentication in new guidelines
RBI has mandated two-factor authentication for all digital payments from April 2026, with guidelines allowing biometrics, tokenisation and risk-based checks alongside OTPs
 "RBI mandates stronger two-factor authentication in new guidelines")
Mango Millionaires: The common man's guide to financial independence
Why for beginners financial independence is less about picking the right stocks and more about avoiding mistakes early on
 "Mango Millionaires: The common man's guide to financial independence")
India may attract $100 bn investments in green hydrogen by 2030: Joshi
India targets 5 MTPA green hydrogen by 2030, eyeing $100 bn investment and 600,000 jobs, as renewables surge and the nation aims to be a global hydrogen hub
 "India may attract $100 bn investments in green hydrogen by 2030: Joshi")