Business

Bulk FD Rules Set to Change from October 1, Impact on Investors Awaited

Effective October 1, banks will revise the rules governing bulk fixed deposits, potentially altering interest rates and eligibility for high-value investors. The change aims to align bulk FD offerings with current monetary policy.

28 Sep 2026

Bank Strike Called Off After IBA-UFBU Meeting, Relief for Customers

The planned nationwide bank strike has been postponed following a meeting between the Indian Banks Association and the United Forum of Bank Unions on Sunday. Customers will now avoid disruption to banking services.

28 Sep 2026

NMDC commissions Rs 5,400 crore integrated project in Chhattisgarh

NMDC has commissioned an integrated project worth Rs 5,400 crore in Chhattisgarh, aiming to boost mineral processing and infrastructure in the state.

28 Sep 2026

Assam to Export Methanol to Bangladesh via Waterway, Official Says

An official announced that Assam will begin exporting methanol to Bangladesh using inland waterways. The move aims to boost trade between the two regions via river transport.

28 Sep 2026

Retired Banker Loses ₹95 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam

A retired banker has reportedly lost ₹95 lakh in a digital arrest incident, as reported by the Times of India.

28 Sep 2026

Five-Day Banking Week: Reform or Disruption? Debate Heats Up in Telangana

Telangana Today published an opinion piece examining whether a shift to a five‑day banking week would be a reform or cause disruption.

28 Sep 2026

Tribal Communities Reject New Mining Plans in Odisha's Niyamgiri Hills

Tribal groups in Odisha's Niyamgiri hills have pledged to block a revived mining drive, citing environmental and cultural concerns.

28 Sep 2026

Telangana government seeks applications for 41 new licensed bars

The Telangana state administration announced plans to establish 41 new bars and has opened the application process for interested parties.

28 Sep 2026

CEA Warns Rising Global Yields and US Uncertainty Could Reduce India's Capital Inflows

India's Chief Economic Adviser cautioned that higher global bond yields, uncertainty in the United States and a widening AI gap could dampen capital inflows into the country.

28 Sep 2026

Finance Minister says Indian startups can match contributions of established industries

The Finance Minister asserted that the burgeoning startup sector can generate economic output comparable to that of traditional industries, underscoring its growing role in India’s growth story.

28 Sep 2026

India's GDP Surges 7.8% in Q1 FY27, Driven by Investment and Manufacturing

India's gross domestic product grew 7.8% year‑on‑year in the first quarter of FY27, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The rise was largely attributed to strong investment and manufacturing activity.

28 Sep 2026

Indian TV Industry Faces Reality Check as Viewership Drops and Regulations Remain Stagnant

India's television sector, worth ₹60,000 crore, is confronting declining viewership amid unchanged regulatory frameworks, signalling a shift in the industry’s business model.

28 Sep 2026