Month: September 2026

Transaction volumes rose 3.6 per cent month-on-month and 22 per cent year-on-year, while average daily UPI transactions increased to 791 million

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday applauded the country’s people for the 7.8 per cent GDP growth rate, calling the feat particularly impressive, coming against the backdrop of global turmoil, geopolitical conflicts, and supply chain disruptions. In a video message on Instagram, the prime minister also slammed those spreading “jhooth ki goonj” (an apparent riff…

ET Wealth Reader’s Query: I would like to understand what happens to my rights over inherited agricultural land in India if I acquire foreign citizenship. Will I still be able to inherit my family’s agricultural land, and are there any restrictions on holding, transferring, or disposing of such property after becoming a foreign citizen?

The death toll from the devastating flash flood in Nepal rose to 987 on Tuesday, with security forces recovering more bodies from different parts of the country, officials said. The authorities estimate that 3,916 people, including 583 foreigners, remain unaccounted for as security personnel, including those from the Nepal Army, intensify search and rescue operations…

A five-member special NCLT bench constituted to hear the personal insolvency case of Subhash Chandra on Tuesday issued notices to all the parties and directed the Essel Group Chairman not to alienate his properties, either directly or indirectly. Last week, NCLT approved a repayment plan under which creditors are set to recover about Rs 6.25…

The most important point to note in this matter is the proof of the financing for the first property. If you have a clear trail and adequate documentation that can establish the money to buy the first property was entirely yours, then the new property need not be purchased in joint names.

Among the new additions, Laurus Labs saw its market-cap rise 92 per cent to ₹1.03 trillion from ₹53,546 crore as of March 30, 2026

Sugar prices have surged notably, straining household budgets throughout India. This dramatic increase is attributed to lower domestic production coupled with heightened festive demand. Although government actions, such as permitting duty-free imports and implementing stock limits, have helped reduce mill gate prices, retail prices still soar as adjustments trickle through the supply chain. Looking ahead,…

Shares in fast-fashion online retail giant Shein lost around 10 per cent after it began trading on Hong Kong’s stock market Tuesday, after a long delay in the company’s plans to list its shares publicly. Shein raised about USD 1.7 billion, priced at 48.56 Hong Kong dollars (USD 6.19) a share, in its initial public…

Analysts attribute the decline in most jewellery stocks to profit booking by investors and an appeal by PM Modi to avoid buying gold if not needed.