Business Gold falls by ₹1,036/10 gm to ₹1.51 lakh/10 gm:Silver price falls by ₹2,862/kg becoming ₹9,000 cheaper this month September 17, 2026 Special Correspondent Gold and silver prices fell today, 17 September. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of…
Business Chance for you to participate in India’s 2nd largest IPO:Invest in NSE with a minimum investment of ₹13,600 September 17, 2026 Special Correspondent The mega ₹22,569-crore initial public offering of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) opened for subscription on Thursday, with…
Business Government cuts fuel export duty:₹5 tax cut on diesel and ₹1 on petrol; retail rates to remain unchanged September 17, 2026 Special Correspondent The government has cut the windfall tax on petrol, diesel and jet fuel exported from the country. The new rates…
Business US raises interest rates for 1st time in 3 years:Rates rise by 0.25% to reach 4%; Trump says, “Cut rates immediately” September 17, 2026 Special Correspondent US central bank, the Federal Reserve, has raised interest rates for the first time in three years. The central bank…
Business Trump could impose 100% tariffs on India:US Congress passes bill targeting countries buying oil from Russia with punitive trade measures September 17, 2026 Special Correspondent The US House of Representatives has passed a bill proposing sweeping sanctions on Russia and Iran, with 262 lawmakers voting…
Business GST Council may unlock ₹25,000 crore stuck as ITC:Cars, online shopping and mobile plans could become cheaper during festive season September 17, 2026 Special Correspondent The government is considering changes to certain GST rules that could help businesses unlock around ₹25,000 crore stuck as input…
Business What to do if shopkeeper asks for UPI charges payment?:Contact bank or visit ‘MyUPI Payment Portal’ – know your rights September 17, 2026 Special Correspondent According to an official FAQ document released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) titled “Merchant Discount Rate (MDR)…
Business Govt raises EPF eligibility limit to ₹25,000 salary per month:More citizens will be able to get benefit of PF scheme September 16, 2026 Special Correspondent Companies will now have to bring employees earning salaries of up to ₹25,000 under PF coverage. The Union Cabinet on…
Business Advocate files petition in SC against UPI charges:Newly announced charges will ultimately affect common man September 16, 2026 Special Correspondent A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking quashing of Gazette notifications issued by the Union Ministry of…
Business Gold jewellery may become costlier before festive season:Govt increases hallmarking fee from ₹45 to ₹75 per article September 16, 2026 Special Correspondent Just before the festival and wedding season, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has increased the hallmarking fee for gold…