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September 2, 2026 10:04 AM

FM Sitharaman meets IMF chief, discusses global outlook and India’s growth trajectory

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting in Asheville on Tues...

September 2, 2026 9:30 AM

Asian markets tumble as US-Iran fighting lifts oil and bond yields

Stocks slumped in Asian trading on Wednesday as a bond market-induced selloff on global markets spilled over into the region, after renewed attacks by the U.S. on Iran pushed oil prices higher. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outsid...

September 2, 2026 12:50 AM

FM Sitharaman meets US Treasury Secretary Bessent

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and invited him to the economic and financial partnership meeting in Delhi later this year. Sitharaman met Bessent in Asheville, North Carolina, on the sidelines of the ...

September 1, 2026 5:06 PM

Government cuts sugar stock limit for dealers to 2,000 quintals from September 15

The Centre has reduced the stock holding limit for sugar dealers from 4,000 quintals to 2,000 quintals, effective September 15, in a move aimed at curbing hoarding and speculative trading and ensuring adequate availability of sugar at stable prices. ...

September 1, 2026 4:44 PM

Nifty closes at 24,055, Sensex slips marginally amid global uncertainties keeping investors cautious

Benchmark domestic indices ended marginally lower on Tuesday as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, higher crude oil prices and concerns over elevated global interest rates kept investors cautious, despite stronger-than-expected dome...

September 1, 2026 4:31 PM

India’s real GDP grows 7.8% in Q1 FY27, beats RBI estimate

India's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27, accelerating from 6.9 per cent in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics...

September 1, 2026 3:41 PM

Jan Dhan: How PM Modi’s vision is empowering millions through financial inclusion

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in 2014, the objective was clear- to bring every citizen into the formal financial system and ensure that no one is left behind in India’s growth journey. Twelve ...

September 1, 2026 12:01 PM

Over 7.8 crore ITRs filed for AY 2026-27 by August 31: Income Tax Department

More than 7.8 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) were filed for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27 as of August 31, setting a new record, according to the Income Tax Department. The August 31 deadline marked the end of the revised statutory deadline for ...

September 1, 2026 10:35 AM

India achieved 7.8% growth despite wars, instability: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday commended the people for the 7.8 per cent GDP growth rate, noting that the feat was accomplished despite wars, instability, and supply chain disruptions. In a video message, the Prime Minister said that if peo...

September 1, 2026 10:22 AM

Sensex, Nifty edge lower in early trade amid crude price rise, global concerns

Equity benchmarks traded subdued in early trade on Tuesday tracking weak global cues as Asian markets remained under pressure amid rising geopolitical concerns and higher US bond yields. In early deals, Sensex hit an intraday low of 76,835, down 121...