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Travel & Tourism Index 2026: India Ranks 31st Among 110 Economies, Japan No. 1

Updated : Sep 26, 2026

India jumps 9 spots to rank 31st in WEF travel & tourism index 2026; Japan tops list

The country also benefits from a cost-competitive travel environment, rich natural attractions and a large collection of cultural heritage sites

India's home-loan market has evolved, with improved access to financing and longer loan tenures making homeownership more accessible.

Updated : Sep 26, 2026

Historic! Home loans in India are now cheaper than the US -- What NRIs must know

For generations, costly home loans were the norm for India’s middle class, while cheaper borrowing was associated with Western economies. That equation has now flipped, with US 30-year home-loan rates above 7.3% versus rates starting around 7.1% at several Indian lenders.

The government will raise 9.1% through seven-year securities, while three-year securities will account for 6.9% of the borrowing.

Updated : Sep 25, 2026

Government to borrow ₹7.86 lakh cr in H2 FY27; Sovereign Green Bonds to raise ₹15,000 cr

The planned ₹7.86 lakh crore H2 borrowing will be conducted through 23 weekly auctions. The government will raise funds through securities with maturities ranging from three years to 50 years.

Both Tata Trusts and Tata Sons have appointed prominent lawyers to represent their positions.

Updated : Sep 25, 2026

Tata Sons boardroom dispute: Why Tata Trusts and the group are at odds

Tata Sons is facing a high-stakes governance dispute as Tata Trusts and the company’s board remain divided over N. Chandrasekaran’s reappointment and the proposed listing of the holding company. At the centre of the standoff are questions over shareholder powers, the interpretation of Tata Sons’ Articles of Association and the legal options available to Tata Trusts.

The CEO of Tata Motor PV said EV bookings now account for 30% of the company’s total bookings.

Updated : Sep 25, 2026

One-fourth of cars sold by Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles are now EVs

India’s biggest electric car maker has ramped up its EV capacity from 8,000 units a year ago to over 16,000 units currently.

According to ICICI Bank Global Markets, India’s gold imports fell to $2.3 billion in August 2026 from $4.2 billion in July, highlighting the cooling of physical gold demand.

Updated : Sep 25, 2026

Gold imports plunge in India, but gold ETFs surge: What the demand shift means for investors

India’s gold imports have fallen sharply, even as investment demand through gold ETFs remains resilient, creating a divergence in the country’s gold market. The contrasting trends suggest consumers are becoming cautious about physical gold while investors continue to seek exposure to the precious metal through financial products.

Dinesh Pant had taken over as LIC’s Managing Director on June 1, 2025, with his appointment originally scheduled to continue until May 2027.

Updated : Sep 25, 2026

LIC Managing Director Dinesh Pant retires voluntarily; government approves exit

According to an exchange filing by LIC on Friday, September 25, Pant was relieved from the services of the corporation with effect from September 24, 2026, after close of the day, following approval of his voluntary retirement by the government.

FM Sitharaman said the money collected through MDR will remain within the payments ecosystem and be distributed among entities involved in processing digital payments.

Updated : Sep 25, 2026

This is not a tax, cess, surcharge...: FM Sitharaman explains what the new UPI MDR really means

FM Nirmala Sitharaman has clarified that the new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified UPI payments is a charge within the digital payments ecosystem, not a government levy. Speaking to PTI, she said merchants will bear the charge, while customers will not be separately billed for the MDR.

Updated : Sep 25, 2026

Netflix confirms Drishyam 3 cast as first guests on Kapil Sharma's new season

Netflix confirms Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran and Jaideep Ahlawat as the first guests on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5, ahead of Drishyam 3's October 2 release.

The tax dispute stems from allegations by Indian authorities that Volkswagen misclassified vehicle assembly kits imported from countries including Germany, the Czech Republic and Hungary between 2012 and 2024.

Updated : Sep 25, 2026

JSW Group seeks $1.4 billion tax liability cover from Volkswagen: Report

JSW Group and Volkswagen’s proposed India partnership has hit a fresh hurdle over a potential $1.4 billion tax liability facing the German automaker. The dispute comes as the two companies work towards a binding agreement, with the liability’s treatment potentially affecting the deal’s valuation and capital contributions.

Updated : Sep 25, 2026

Shah Rukh Khan remains No. 1, but his wealth has fallen by ₹2,490 crore

Shah Rukh Khan retains the top spot among Indian actors on the Hurun India Rich List 2026, but his estimated wealth falls ₹2,490 crore to ₹10,000 crore.

Updated : Sep 25, 2026

New Kanpur-Delhi train approved: 8 stops, overnight travel and early-morning arrival

A new daily Kanpur-Anand Vihar train will run overnight with eight stops and early-morning arrivals, while Railways also approves a ₹166.5-crore four-lane ROB in Vadodara.

Akasa Air looks to expand its fleet with Boeing aircraft

Updated : Sep 25, 2026

Akasa Air eyes more than 200 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, aims to expand fleet: Report

The deal could be worth billions of dollars before industry discounts and would be Boeing's second major aircraft sale in India after Air India's combined order for 250 aircraft.

Tata Group commits to the semiconductor plans

Updated : Sep 25, 2026

Govt seeks, receives Tata Group’s reassurance that semiconductor projects will continue as planned amid boardroom tussle

The government’s outreach came last week through a senior official from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, amid a dispute between Tata Sons and majority owner Tata Trusts.

Experts explained MDR is not a government tax and that the revenue would support the broader UPI infrastructure.

Updated : Sep 25, 2026

UPI MDR explained: 6 myths about the new framework and what it means for consumers and merchants

The new UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework has triggered questions over whether consumers, small merchants and everyday UPI transactions will become costlier. A Startup Policy Forum newspaper advertisement seeks to separate six common myths from the stated framework, with fintech and payments executives explaining why they support the changes.

Jefferies said India’s manufacturing push is being supported by growing private-sector participation and government policies.

Updated : Sep 25, 2026

India vs China manufacturing: Where India stands as Jefferies flags scale, energy and capex gaps

India is expanding its manufacturing footprint across sectors such as steel, electronics, solar modules and semiconductors, but China continues to operate at a much larger production scale. Jefferies examines India’s manufacturing progress, rising private investment and the infrastructure and energy requirements needed for further growth.

The expansion comes alongside a broader push in its edible-oil and agro-processing business in India.

Updated : Sep 25, 2026

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Historic! Home loans in India are now cheaper than the US -- What NRIs must know

Government to borrow ₹7.86 lakh cr in H2 FY27; Sovereign Green Bonds to raise ₹15,000 cr

Tata Sons boardroom dispute: Why Tata Trusts and the group are at odds

One-fourth of cars sold by Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles are now EVs

Gold imports plunge in India, but gold ETFs surge: What the demand shift means for investors

LIC Managing Director Dinesh Pant retires voluntarily; government approves exit

This is not a tax, cess, surcharge...: FM Sitharaman explains what the new UPI MDR really means

Netflix confirms Drishyam 3 cast as first guests on Kapil Sharma's new season

JSW Group seeks $1.4 billion tax liability cover from Volkswagen: Report

Shah Rukh Khan remains No. 1, but his wealth has fallen by ₹2,490 crore

New Kanpur-Delhi train approved: 8 stops, overnight travel and early-morning arrival

Akasa Air eyes more than 200 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, aims to expand fleet: Report

Govt seeks, receives Tata Group’s reassurance that semiconductor projects will continue as planned amid boardroom tussle

UPI MDR explained: 6 myths about the new framework and what it means for consumers and merchants

India vs China manufacturing: Where India stands as Jefferies flags scale, energy and capex gaps

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