Business All public-sector banks to stay open this Sunday:Centre’s decision comes ahead of bank unions’ strike from 28-30 Sept September 23, 2026 Special Correspondent All public-sector banks and regional rural banks will remain open on Sunday, 27 September 2026, due to the nationwide bank…
Business GenZs love to stay in hotel rooms during vacation:78% youth spend half of travelling time resting; property main reason for selecting holiday destination for 63% September 23, 2026 Special Correspondent Changing vacation habits in India are opening up fresh business opportunities for the travel and hospitality industry. Instead of traditional…
Business Power price hike adds crores to burden:‘Yarn prices rise as soon as crude gets dearer, so why don’t they fall when crude prices drop?’ September 23, 2026 Special Correspondent Ahead of Diwali, the textile industry is facing a growing crisis due to alleged artificial inflation of raw material prices,…
Business Stock markets rise in early trade as US, Iran talk:Oil slips below $100/barrel mark to 2-week low September 23, 2026 Special Correspondent India’s stock markets rose in early trading on Wednesday, 23 September, 2026 on US-Iran talks. Sensex was up 200 points…
Business ‘More than half of app-based personal loans sanctioned in non-metros’:Instant credit fever catches cities like Bhopal, Surat September 23, 2026 Special Correspondent A textile trader in Surat needs money in two days to buy stock before the wedding season. A family in…
Business Bonanza for shopkeepers before the festive season:Govt clarifies it will refund merchants’ GST amount on UPI transactions September 22, 2026 Special Correspondent The government on Tuesday clarified that it will refund GST charges on UPI transactions paid by shopkeepers. UPI regulator, the…
Business ‘Launch short-validity voice SMS recharge plans’:Govt orders telecoms in a bit to benefit low-income users September 22, 2026 Special Correspondent The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, or TRAI, has ordered companies to introduce voice and SMS recharge plans with shorter…
Business Which banks are giving lowest home loan interest rates?:Things to consider if you want to strike a good deal with lenders September 22, 2026 Special Correspondent Home loan starting interest rates at some of the country’s major banks currently range from 7.00% to 7.45%. Bank of…
Business Airfares in economy class get up to 85% expensive:Business class flight ticket prices correct by up to 49% September 22, 2026 Special Correspondent Airfares have followed two very different trends this year. Economy class tickets have become significantly more expensive, while business class…
Business Silver falls ₹2,412 to ₹2.33 lakh per kg:Prices fell by ₹4,000 in two days; 10 grams of gold became ₹1,205 cheaper today September 22, 2026 Special Correspondent Gold and silver prices fell today, 22 September. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association, or IBJA, the price…
