Banks will remain closed on four days between September 14 and 20, 2026, although the closures vary by location. Here is the RBI holiday calendar-based list for customers planning branch visits this week.

With the repo rate at 5.25%, hybrid home loans offer borrowers a way to lock in EMI certainty, but the premium can make floating rates the better bet.

Foreign investment limits and a new Sebi price-band rule have sent international ETF market prices soaring above their intrinsic NAVs, leaving buyers exposed if artificial premiums collapse.

The Nagaland government has formed a committee to address pension delays and digitise the process, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio informed the state Assembly. He noted issues stem from procedural non-compliance and inadequate guidance for retirees.

The PFRDA is working on tech to allow workers from the informal sector, registered on its e-Shram portal, to open pension accounts via mobile phone, according to Chairman S Ramann. 

New Delhi Declaration calls for deeper cooperation on green infrastructure, sustainable aviation fuels and transport decarbonisation.

A new service industry has come up across manufacturing corridors in the country, including in Sriperumbudur, seeking to build a business around accommodation for workers and related services, even as large employers continue to rely on in-house and mixed arrangements.  This report records this trend and asks if it is here to stay and if it truly benefits factory workers

Sam Altman said pacing frontier AI has been a key topic at OpenAI, while backing independent evaluators with employee-like access to assess AI safety.

The addressable market of urban, financially independent senior households in India is expected to grow from 1.7 million in 2026 to 2.1 million by 2030

Small-cap funds offer high growth potential but come with significant volatility. 

Administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) aims to create a universal social security system in India. Today, we check the rules for premature withdrawal and how to claim maturity payouts.

India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.

OpenAI confirmed its agents used RubyGems during testing, while researchers said they attempted to exploit vulnerabilities and steal user credentials.

The refunds are being used to cover rising costs, supplement employee retirement accounts and repay debt.

Irumudi is directed by Shiva Nirvana. The film is produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar under the banner of Mythri Movie Makers.

Mahendragiri Varahi is a Telugu action-adventure film that combines supernatural and socio-fantasy elements. The film is directed by Dheerendra Santhossh Jagarlapudi.

Iran obtained high-resolution satellite imagery of a US base in Jordan from Chinese sources before the July missile strike.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is directed by Girish AD. Vishnu Vijay has composed the music, while Ajmal Sabu handled the cinematography and Akash Joseph Varghese served as the editor.

Trump was asked Saturday whether he intended to have the US leave the US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michel Martin in Dublin.

For a 35-year-old, having Rs 25 lakh in savings or investments and a clear financial strategy would generally indicate a solid financial footing.

Today, we take a look at how much annual contributions of ₹50,000, ₹1 lakh and ₹1.5 lakh, made either as lumpsum or monthly credits, can generate for your child over 18 years. We also check how much they can accumulate by continuing the account till retirement…

The officials said the pilot, who was earlier with Air India Express, was undergoing conversion training for operating wide-body Boeing 787 aircraft.

An AMC shutting down does not mean investors lose their mutual fund units or the underlying stocks and bonds held by the scheme. Here’s what happens when a fund house closes, transfers schemes to another AMC or winds up a mutual fund.

For those already on higher salaries, the same sum can still create valuable financial headroom, whether that means accelerating investments, paying off loans or improving day-to-day comforts.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has urged AI firms to slow model development, warning capability gains may outpace efforts to make systems safe.

A viral claim suggesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a portrait of himself to Chinese President Xi Jinping during the BRICS Summit 2026 has been debunked by the Press Information Bureau.

Upon the death of an Indian mutual fund or asset holder, nominees manage assets until transferred to heirs. NRIs can be nominees, requiring compliance to regulations. Details here.

BRICS seeks to cut trade costs and deepen intra-bloc commerce by expanding local-currency settlements and interoperable cross-border payment systems.

Both leaders emphasised India and China should take a strategic and long term perspective of their ties, while ensuring that differences should not become disputes.

BRICS backs a bigger role for India and Brazil at the UN, with China and Russia reiterating support for their Security Council aspirations.

The Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano LaLiga match will start at 12:30 a.m. Indian Standard Time on Sunday.

The match can be streamed live on the FanCode app and website in India.

The proposals are aimed at addressing concerns emerging from the initial implementation of the CAS and ensuring a more orderly and transparent expiry-day trading and settlement process.

A CCTV video shows a man throwing chilli powder at bank employees before fleeing with Rs 4.53 lakh from an SBI branch in Nagpur. Police arrested him within hours.

India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.

In a letter written to Tata Sons Private Ltd, the banking sector regulator has asked the holding company of the Tata Group to prepare for an immediate public listing

Small-cap mutual funds can offer strong long-term growth potential, but they also carry higher volatility and drawdown risks than large- and mid-cap funds.

The officials said the pilot, who was earlier with Air India Express, was undergoing conversion training for operating wide-body Boeing 787 aircraft.

India’s car leasing market remains small relative to the overall passenger vehicle market, accounting for less than 2% of India’s passenger vehicle market.

BRICS backs a bigger Global South role, opposes unilateral trade measures and seeks reforms in global financial institutions.

A ₹3 lakh credit card limit with ₹50,000 usage keeps credit utilisation at about 16.7%. An expert explains how low utilisation can support your credit profile, provide an emergency cushion, and encourage disciplined borrowing and repayment.

8th pay commission: From pension revision to minimum pension and dearness relief (DR), pension commutation, and OPS — Here are the top 12 demands made by pensioners during the consultation stage so far.

Pezeshkian calls for regional countries to safeguard security, as tensions with Washington escalate over the Strait of Hormuz.

BRICS backs stable energy flows, resilient infrastructure, stronger critical minerals cooperation and a just, inclusive energy transition.

India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.

BRICS has condemned the April 2025 Jammu and Kashmir terror attack, called for zero tolerance on terrorism and urged action against terror financing and safe havens.

‘Epic’ earns Rs 2.10 crore on Day 1, marking a steady start for the Anand Deverakonda starrer.

More than 11 lakh people have been displaced from their homes and are now housed in relief camps and community kitchens run by the state administration.

‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ earns Rs 9.50 crore on Day 8, taking its India net collection to Rs 157.95 crore.

‘Mandaadi’ sees a 35.1% jump on Day 2 as the Soori-Suhas starrer gains momentum at the box office.

On Day 1, Haiwaan has collected a net of Rs 3 crore in India across 7,224 shows, according to trade tracker Sacnilk.

‘Sardar 2’ is a Tamil spy-action thriller and sequel to the 2022 film ‘Sardar’. Directed by P S Mithran, the film stars Karthi in a dual role alongside S J Suryah and Rajisha Vijayan.

The board further approved the creation of an additional Whole-time Director position, taking the total number of Whole-time Directors on the Board to four, apart from the MD & CEO.

Under the scheme, eligible farmers receive ₹6,000 every year in three instalments. The focus is now on the 24th instalment.

PM Modi said BRICS members found common ground as they unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, urging countries to turn commitments into concrete action.

In a social media post, FSSAI said both FBOs are required to carry out immediate market recalls in accordance with the FSS (Food Recall Procedure) Regulations, 2017.

NTPC Green Energy (NTPCGREEN) announced commercial operation of the second part capacity of 6.3 MW of its Vanki Wind Energy Project in Nakhatrana, Kutch, Gujarat with effect from on 13 September 2026.

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls on BRICS nations to deepen open-source AI cooperation and join a Beijing-led initiative on artificial intelligence.

HDFC Bank has reappointed V Srinivasa Rangan and Jimmy Tata as Whole-Time Directors, according to an exchange filing on Saturday, September 13. The lender has also submitted names of two candidates for the position of MD & CEO.

Hanuman Ansh opened to just Rs 10 lakh on its first day but gradually gained momentum through positive word of mouth.

Toxic has collected Rs 26 lakh net in India on Day 17, across 274 shows, according to Sacnilk.

BRICS adopts the New Delhi Declaration, condemning aggression without naming countries and stressing dialogue and diplomacy. India bridges Iran-UAE differences as leaders focus on West Asia, energy security and supply routes.

Becoming a loan guarantor can affect your future loan eligibility, borrowing capacity and credit profile. Understand how a guaranteed loan may influence lender assessments and the key factors to check before signing a guarantee for someone else.

The public sector bank has partnered with NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd to offer businesses an integrated platform for invoicing, payments, collections and settlements

India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.

The technical structure has deteriorated following the violation of the important 23,900–24,000 support zone. This area had provided support during the recent consolidation but will now be expected to act as resistance on any pullback. More importantly, Nifty has slipped below its 100-week moving average, currently placed at 24,401, and remains below the 50-week MA at 24,673.

RBI rejects group’s appeal against forced listing, setting the stage for what could become India’s biggest IPO

Trump says an end to the Iran war could come "very soon", while Tehran signals a shipping deal with Oman over Strait of Hormuz.

Prime Minister Modi urged the Global South to become a rule shaper, proposing ten global governance reforms and calling for immediate UN Security Council reform at the BRICS summit.

The Xiaomi 18 Fold was officially launched on September 7, while Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and other devices at its September 9 event.

A falling market may look worrying on your portfolio, but for regular SIP investors, the same monthly investment can buy significantly more mutual fund units at a lower NAV.

NSC vs KVP: Compare maturity value, interest rates and investment periods for a ₹1 lakh Post Office investment. Find out which scheme offers higher returns, understand tax benefits and choose the option that suits your financial goals.

The Delhi HC ruled that an adverse police verification report can justify passport denial, but ordered fresh consideration after finding the applicant was not given a fair opportunity tochallenge the adverse findings.

The regulator has proposed two options for determining expiry-day settlement prices for index and stock derivatives, changes to the timing of the continuous trading session (CTS), CAS and derivatives trading, and additional measures aimed at improving the functioning of the auction.

The PFRDA plans to introduce mobile-based pension accounts for informal workers, enabling contributions via UPI through an easy digital process utilising the e-Shram database for account setup. Details of the proposal here.

India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.

US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warned that a detached fuel tank could create a road hazard and heighten the risk of a crash, while a resulting fuel leak could cause the engine to stall or increase the likelihood of a fire.

Houthi forces seize strategic Mayun island near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, while Saudi Arabia halts a major oil pipeline after a drone attack, raising fears over Red Sea shipping and global energy supplies.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggests slowing AI development pace, hoping other firms will join, amid growing safety concerns and calls for coordinated voluntary slowdowns.

India-China rapprochement faces obstacles over economic and geopolitical rivalry

GPT Infraprojects (GPTINFRA), through its wholly owned subsidiary Alcon Builders and Engineers, has received a contract worth Rs 85.53 crore from CSTE Con, Eastern Railway, Kolkata.

A researcher claims the Great Pyramid’s dimensions encode lunar, stellar and planetary cycles, along with π and the Golden Ratio. The theory suggests it preserved ancient knowledge, but remains unproven and unreviewed.

Numaligarh Refinery Limited, a subsidiary of Oil India Limited, plans to commission its 9 MMTPA expansion project by March 2027

After a turbulent trading day, Indian stock indices bounced back significantly as oil prices and bond yields eased. The Sensex and Nifty ended with modest declines, having experienced deeper dips earlier. Previous climbs in crude oil prices and geopolitical issues had weighed down on investor confidence. Analysts suggest maintaining caution and closely watching Nifty’s support and resistance levels, highlighting particular metal stocks and equities to watch for the week ahead.

A Rs 50,000 credit card spend can earn cashback or thousands of reward points, but their actual value depends on the card, spending limits and how the rewards are redeemed.

Bitcoin is currently hovering around $77,000 after a slight retreat from $78,000, influenced by profit-taking and market dynamics. The performance of major altcoins varied significantly, with some posting gains while others experienced declines. Meanwhile, global crypto market capitalization has seen a marginal rise to $2.73 trillion. Investors are keeping a close watch on the upcoming FOMC meeting, which is poised to trigger substantial market movements.

An Indian working in Kuwait faced an income tax notice over ₹3.63 crore in reported financial holdings. ITAT Ahmedabad deleted a ₹5.52 lakh addition and ordered fresh verification of around ₹2.50 crore linked to HDFC Bank.

The cumulative toll of the West Asia war on Indian maritime interests now stands at four incidents affecting Indian-flagged vessels and 50 involving foreign-flagged ships with Indian crew.

Krystal Integrated Services has received a Letter of Commencement from Maha Mumbai Metro (M3) Operation Corporation for providing housekeeping, facade and internal roof cleaning services at Monorail stations under Package 4.

Consultation paper seeks views on expiry-day settlement prices, market timings, order handling and information dissemination

The survey estimated a 21.5% probability of catastrophic harm arising from AI acquiring dangerous capabilities, closely followed by a 21% probability tied to cyberattacks and AI-enabled weapons development.

Ganesh Chaturthi honours Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and symbol of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. AI tools can create respectful festive images for greetings and social media.

In practice, reaching Rs 1 lakh does not automatically put a household in a position of financial comfort.

Despite the overall decline, 10 stocks delivered gains ranging from 20% to 130% during the period. CMR Green Technologies was a newly added stock to the portfolio during the June 2026 quarter

Cai Qi, Xi Jinping’s right-hand man and China’s second-most powerful leader, joined him in India for the BRICS Summit, signalling Beijing’s priority to reset ties with New Delhi after years of border tensions.

For FY27 to date, BSE’s ADPTV is around Rs 26,200 crore, while its ADPTV market share is around 35.2%. Its premium-to-notional turnover ratio is around 12.4 basis points, compared with 17.2 basis points for the industry.

The regulator has floated two expiry-day settlement methodologies, two alternatives for market timings and changes to order cancellation and Iceberg orders during CAS

Statements made by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS Business Forumshow why the issue of de-dollarisation remains central to the BRICS debate

SEBI proposes two trading schedule options for closing auction and equity derivatives to enhance market liquidity and price discovery, inviting public comments until October 2026.

India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.

Hawkins Cookers will launch a fixed deposit scheme on September 16, with interest rates up to 8% for a 36-month tenure. Check full details of the offering here.

The regulator has proposed doing away with the indicative index value currently shown during the CAS, which is based on the indicative equilibrium price (IEP).

The summit will bring together 11 major emerging and developing economies — Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, India, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the UAE.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to implement crucial updates to the Closing Auction Session. A focus of these changes is on the process of derivatives settlement on expiry days. SEBI has laid out two alternatives for determining the derivatives settlement price: the first proposes a blended VWAP approach after one year, while the second keeps the current CTS VWAP process in place for the present.

An ITAT Chandigarh ruling cancelled a ₹26.69 lakh tax demand after a small trader’s commission income was counted twice. The case highlights why taxpayers must choose the correct ITR form and reconcile Form 26AS with declared business income.

The company has lined up three new products, including all-new Q3 SUV and next-generation Audi A5

China Southern Airlines will resume Guangzhou-New Delhi flights from September 21 after six years, as India-China air links recover. The move comes ahead of Xi Jinping’s BRICS visit and talks with PM Modi.

India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.

Oracle is reportedly under financial strain from an expensive expansion of AI data centres built for customers including OpenAI, having already begun cutting thousands of jobs earlier this year to conserve cash.

We identified 12 stocks that gained on all five days, delivering cumulative returns ranging from 10% to 30% during the period.

Coforge refuted DK Singh’s claims as "unfounded" and an "afterthought", saying his resignation followed an internal audit review that flagged governance lapses in how he and former Chairman OP Bhatt handled a board evaluation exercise

8th Pay Commission: Central government employees’ unions seek five Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) upgrades, shorter waiting periods and promotional pay scales. Here is what MSA, FNPO, NC-JCM and RSCWS have demanded and what the proposals could mean for employee salaries.

For a consideration of Rs 46 cr

For a consideration of Rs 46 cr

Accuracy Shipping today announced that A.R.S. Terminals (India), a subsidiary in which Accuracy Shipping holds a 99.80% stake, has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) dated 10 September 2026, from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) for setting up a Container Freight Station (CFS) at Kandla, Gujarat.

Employees may need to access retirement savings before leaving the workforce for emergencies. The EPFO permits partial withdrawals, known as EPF advances, with specific eligibility. Check details here. 

NSE MD and CEO Ashish Chauhan said the exchange had invited shareholders to tender shares before filing the draft red herring prospectus. He said bankers advised the exchange on pricing, while the IPO size was based on the shares tendered by shareholders on the day of the updated draft red herring prospectus.

First dedicated AI-startup programme from the infrastructure consultancy offers ₹30 lakh in prizes and could take selected solutions to live projects

For decades, the US dollar has dominated global trade and commodity markets. Most commodities, including crude oil, natural gas, gold, industrial metals, and agricultural products, are priced and traded in dollars.

At meeting held on 11 September 2026

The 10-year US Treasury yield has risen above 4.9% and is marching towards the crucial 5% level that it had last hit briefly in 2023. Yes Securities issued a contrarian bet, saying the rise in global yields increasingly reflects stronger nominal growth, a structurally higher equilibrium real rate and synchronised global monetary normalisation, rather than deteriorating economic fundamentals or an imminent fiscal crisis.

The US has finalized steep anti-dumping and subsidy duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos. India faces a 123.04% anti-dumpingmargin and 126.09% countervailing duty, pending a final U.S. injury ruling.

With a stock price target price of Rs 1,250, the brokerage forecasts an upside of 17%. The lender will transition from a small-finance bank to a Universal bank that can lower funding cost, lift fees and strengthen brand to aid growth. Over FY26-29, strong deposit growth will aid credit growth of 22% CAGR and 29% in PPP (ex-treasury), highest in its coverage.

The Chief Minister says previous political regimes did not create an industry-friendly environment in the State

In its red herring prospectus (RHP), NSE has highlighted its market leadership, scale, profitability, technology infrastructure and cash generation as key strengths. The exchange, however, has also flagged several risks, including dependence on trading volumes, regulatory changes and increased scrutiny.

NSE will be the biggest issue of the week, with an IPO size of Rs 22,562 crore. Hero Motors will follow with a Rs 1,000 crore issue. The two IPOs will dominate investor attention, while the remaining mainboard and SME issues will compete for retail and HNI money during the same period.

AI is the clearest example. It raises the prospect of a permanent growth breakout, accelerating innovation itself and compressing decade long timelines into a few years

Should you prepay your loan early? Experts explain how prepayment can reduce interest costs and debt, why timely EMI payments matter more for credit scores, and what borrowers should check before using savings to close a loan early.

In August, consumer prices surged, strengthening the anticipation of Federal Reserve rate hikes. The core inflation saw its most substantial rise in four months, pointing to ongoing price pressures across the economy. Rising energy costs have affected multiple sectors, with consumers bracing for higher inflation expectations that may dampen economic sentiment. The Federal Reserve now faces increased pressure to manage rising costs and ensure price stability.

Crude prices eased on September 12 after hitting multi-month highs, while Hormuz tensions threaten supply. India’s petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged despite rising costs and a 6.3% August fuel-demand decline.

Under the revised framework, the Nifty 50 index will be disseminated live at a frequency of 100 milliseconds, or 0.10 second, compared with the current frequency of 250 milliseconds, or 0.25 second.

Sales rise 55.92% to Rs 200.55 crore

Sales rise 27.67% to Rs 1624.63 crore

Sales rise 26.02% to Rs 6031.23 crore

Sales decline 40.26% to Rs 67.49 crore

Reported sales nil

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Sept. 14. Check the Puja Muhurat, Chaturthi Tithi, Ganapati Sthapana Vidhi, Puja Samagri and Visarjan dates.

Several cities will see bank branch closures on Sept. 14, with customers advised to check the RBI holiday list and use digital banking services where available.

Colgate is working with Goldman Sachs on a potential divestment as consumer giants increasingly streamline portfolios amid cost and tariff pressures.

India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.