Business Brief:Gautam Adani comes to the rescue of Sahara Group; soon, gas connection will also be portable like mobile numbers

Here’s a brief outlook on today’s key events and a recap of major business news headlines on Monday. Before yesterday’s big news, today’s headlines to watch… Now read yesterday’s big news… 1. Soon, port gas connections from one company to another:Facility similar to mobile number portability; currently, citizens can only change dealer Soon you will be able to change your gas connection to any company, just like mobile number portability. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has started preparations for this. This will give consumers more choice and better service. 2. Gold, silver rates scale new all-time highs:Yellow metal crosses ₹1.15 lakh per 10 gm; analysts see 34% more upside Gold-silver prices on Monday, September 29, 2025, reached respective new all-time high levels. According to the India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), 10 grams of 24-carat gold increased by ₹2,030 to reach ₹1,15,292. Similarly, silver also increased by ₹6,000 to reach ₹1,44,100 per kilogram. 3. Centre may fully implement 8th pay commission by 2028:Central Government employees’ salaries to rise to whopping ₹6 lakh on 2.46 fitment factor The 8th Pay Commission may take time until 2028 to be fully implemented. The Union Cabinet approved it in January, but neither the official notification has been issued, nor have the terms of reference been finalised, nor has the list of commission members been released. The implementation of the new pay commission will benefit more than 50 lakh central government employees and approximately 65 lakh pensioners. 4. Gautam Adani comes to the rescue of Sahara Group:Late Subrata Roy owned conglomerate to sell properties, pay off dues with money raised Sahara India Commercial Corporation Limited (SICCL) has sought permission from the Supreme Court to sell 88 properties including Aamby Valley in Maharashtra and Sahara City in Lucknow to the Adani Group. The company’s request may be heard on October 14. Sahara Group signed an agreement with Adani Properties on September 6 to sell 88 properties, which requires court approval. SICCL stated that this deal will not only fetch good value for their properties but also help in paying dues as per court orders. 5. Zomato launches ‘Healthy Mode’ to rate dishes based on nutrients:Founder Deepinder Goyal says food is no longer just for taste, but also for health Zomato has rolled out a new feature called ‘Healthy Mode’ on its app, founder Deepinder Goyal announced in a post on X. For now, the option is available only to users in Gurugram, but the company plans to expand it to more cities in the coming days. Petrol/Diesel Prices As of Tuesday LPG Prices As of Tuesday