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 the sequence offered a rare glimpse of summit diplomacy punctuated by a Bollywood classic
Updated : Sep 13, 2026

BRICS 2026 gets a Bollywood touch: Malaysian PM sings Kishore Kumar iconic ‘Khwaab Ho Tum’. Watch

The impromptu performance took place on Saturday night during an informal engagement alongside the summit proceedings at Bharat Mandapam. With a pianist providing the melody, Anwar joined in on the 1965 romantic classic.

The potential listing of Tata Sons will have wide ranging implications on the holding company and in turn the wider Tata Group.
Updated : Sep 13, 2026

Will the Tata companies with interest in Tata Sons be impacted on Tuesday and how?

A listing will not only provide the holding company of the conglomerate flexibility to raise funds, it will also provide much needed funds for the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, which holds over 18% stake in Tata Sons.

Updated : Sep 13, 2026

₹60 lakh EV? VinFast VF9 is set to shake up India’s luxury electric SUV market

VinFast VF9 is set to enter India’s luxury EV market with a 123kWh battery, 402hp, up to 626km range and fast charging, taking aim at premium electric SUV buyers.

Updated : Sep 13, 2026

The ₹2.99 lakh iPhone Duo is coming to India - All details here

Apple's first foldable iPhone Duo starts at ₹2.99 lakh in India, with 2TB storage, October 23 sale date, premium pricing and Apple's growing India business in focus.

Japan led FY27 EPS upgrades at 19%, followed by Korea at 18% and Spain at 17%, while India saw just a 1% upgrade.
Updated : Sep 13, 2026

Japanese, Korean banks see massive EPS upgrades while India lags: Jefferies

Jefferies noted FY27 consensus earnings-per-share (EPS) estimates for Japanese financials rose 19% and those for Korean financials increased 18% between December 2025 and September 2026, compared with just 1% for India.

Jimmy Tata joined HDFC Bank in 1994 as a Relationship Manager in the Corporate Banking Department and later became its head.
Updated : Sep 12, 2026

HDFC Bank appoints Jimmy Tata as Executive Director: Who is he?

Jimmy Tata is currently HDFC Bank’s Chief Credit Officer. He holds a Master of Financial Management from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management and is also a Chartered Financial Analyst from the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India.

In the current environment, each spike in oil prices is feeding directly into inflation expectations.
Updated : Sep 12, 2026

Oil shock meets bond-market stress: Why 2026 is starting to resemble 2008 — but for different reasons

Oil prices are feeding directly into inflation expectations and government bond yields, creating a 2026 market shock that echoes 2008 but has a very different trigger. With crude rising on supply disruptions, investors face higher inflation, tighter financial conditions and limited room for central banks to ease.

Updated : Sep 12, 2026

From Russian miniatures to African beads: The BRICS Bazaar taking over Delhi

BRICS Bazaar 2026 in Delhi brings crafts from 18 countries together, featuring Russian miniature art, African beadwork, Indian handicrafts and a vibrant celebration of global culture.

The development comes nearly a year after the mandatory deadline for Tata Sons to list its shares.
Updated : Sep 12, 2026

RBI rejects Tata Sons’ CIC deregistration bid, makes stock market listing mandatory: Report

In a letter dated September 11, 2026, the central bank informed Tata Sons that its application for voluntary surrender from the CIC category could not be accepted.

Updated : Sep 12, 2026

1,212 pillars, 22 sacred wells: The temple behind the BRICS photo

Ramanathaswamy Temple, known for its 1,212 pillars, 22 sacred wells and 1,200-metre corridors, takes the global spotlight as the striking backdrop to the BRICS photo.

HAL is working with Russian partners to upgrade the IAF’s Su-30MKI fleet, while BDL is set to manufacture long-range air-to-air missiles for the Su-30MKI and MiG-29 fleets.
Updated : Sep 12, 2026

Russia partners Adani Defence, HAL, BDL for missiles, fighter upgrades, defence production: Report

Russia is deepening defence cooperation with India through partnerships with Adani Defence & Aerospace, HAL and BDL, with several missile and fighter-upgrade programmes underway. The collaborations focus on technology transfer, local manufacturing and co-production as India steps up defence modernisation and indigenous production.

PM Modi also proposed a 10-point BRICS Reform Roadmap focused on representation, responsiveness and rule-making to make global institutions more reflective of current economic realities.
Updated : Sep 12, 2026

‘Global South must become a global decision-maker’: PM Modi at BRICS Summit with Xi, Putin

PM Narendra Modi called for a greater role for the Global South in global decision-making as he opened the BRICS Summit in New Delhi in the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Modi also proposed a 10-point BRICS Reform Roadmap focused on representation, responsiveness and rule-making to make global institutions more reflective of current economic realities.

The SP Group owns an estimated 18.37% of unlisted Tata Sons and wants to monetise about 7% of its holding
Updated : Sep 12, 2026

SP Group chairman Shapoor Mistry seeks ₹25,000 crore from Tata Sons over next two years: Report

Shapoor Mistry had been in talks with Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran and Noel Tata on the stake monetisation until July.

Updated : Sep 12, 2026

Apple iPhone Duo: No Face ID, hidden camera and more features you need to know

Apple iPhone Duo brings a ₹2.99 lakh foldable design with Touch ID instead of Face ID, eSIM-only support, split-screen iOS 27 and a hidden under-display selfie camera.

Ziaad Suleiman said countries would need to establish safeguards and understand how businesses operate in one another’s markets.
Updated : Sep 12, 2026

Unified BRICS payment system is achievable, but trust is key hurdle: BRICS Business Council chair

Ziaad Suleiman of the BRICS Business Council said a unified payment system for the 11-member grouping is achievable, but countries must first establish trust, data-security safeguards and an appropriate regulatory framework.

Indian-origin couple gives $20 million to US college: Sinha’s education, career path (Image courtesy: University of North Texas)
Updated : Sep 12, 2026

UNT names new AI college after Anuradha and Vikas Sinha following ₹191 crore donation

The new college is expected to become an academic and research hub focused on artificial intelligence, intelligent systems, data analytics, cybersecurity, health informatics and learning technologies

The KPMG audit found that Bhatt’s performance evaluation scores were provided to NRC Chairman D.K. Singh but were not shared with the full board.
Updated : Sep 11, 2026

Coforge independent director D.K. Singh resigns from board amid governance turmoil

In his resignation letter, Singh cited the “unfortunate events of the past several weeks” and Bhatt’s resignation earlier this week as the reasons behind his decision.

The bilateral meeting followed the two leaders' participation in the BRICS Business Forum, where they addressed the gathering alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Updated : Sep 11, 2026

PM Modi, Iranian President Pezeshkian hold talks on West Asia, bilateral ties

The meeting was held hours after Pezeshkian arrived in the national capital for the summit and marked his first visit to India as Iranian president. It was also the second meeting between the two leaders in less than two weeks, after they met on August 31 on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek.

SBI Research flagged crude oil above $100 a barrel as the biggest immediate risk.
Updated : Sep 11, 2026

RBI may hike repo rate 25 bps in October, another hike likely in December: SBI Research

SBI Research said it expects 50 bps of cumulative rate hikes by December, arguing that the RBI needs to act before temporary price pressures become entrenched.

The latest weekly increase has pushed India’s overall reserves substantially above their levels at the start of the current financial year.
Updated : Sep 11, 2026

India’s forex reserves jump $44.9 billion to record $785.71 billion

Foreign currency assets (FCA), the largest component of India’s forex reserves, rose by $47.498 billion during the week to $648.17 billion, accounting for the bulk of the overall increase.

On concerns around the quality and transparency of India’s GDP data, Kozack pointed to changes incorporated in the latest GDP release.
Updated : Sep 11, 2026

IMF says new statistical series could improve India GDP estimates; fresh forecast due in October WEO

IMF Director of Communications Julie Kozack said India’s real GDP grew 7.8% in the second quarter, above both the IMF staff’s expectations and consensus estimates.