New Delhi: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced an automated mechanism for issuing Free Sale and Commerce (FSC) Certificates, in a move aimed at reducing processing time, limiting manual intervention and making export-related compliance more predictable for businesses. The facility has been enabled on the DGFT portal…
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India’s Petrol, Diesel Demand Rises in August as Mobility and Economic Activity Support Fuel Consumption
New Delhi: India’s fuel consumption landscape showed a notable divergence in August, with petrol and diesel demand registering strong year-on-year growth even as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption continued to weaken. The increase in transport fuels points to sustained mobility, agricultural activity and freight movement, although the broader economic picture…
Continue ReadingIndian Equities Slide at Open as Rising Crude and Geopolitical Risks Trigger Sell-Off
Mumbai, September 2, 2026: Indian benchmark equity indices came under heavy selling pressure in early trade on Wednesday, with investors turning cautious amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and a sharp rise in crude oil prices. At 9:47 a.m., the Nifty 50 was trading at 23,830.90, down 225.75 points, or 0.94 per…
Continue ReadingNissan Motor India drives 147% domestic wholesale growth, commences TEKTON exports to South Africa, Bhutan and Nepal
Nissan commences export of Tekton under Nissan’s ‘One Car. One World’ strategy; dispatches first batch of over 1300 units to South Africa, Bhutan and Nepal Gurugram, Sept 01: Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) today announced total wholesale of 9,350 units in August 2026, comprising 3,426 units in the…
Continue ReadingFestive Shopping Set to Lift GST Collections as Consumer Spending Gains Strength
New Delhi, Sep 1: India’s GST collections are expected to gain further momentum in the coming months as festive-season shopping and stronger consumer spending support economic activity. Industry experts believe higher spending during the festive period could translate into stronger GST revenues, particularly across sectors such as automobiles, consumer electronics,…
Continue ReadingIDA at GFF 2026: Ireland Strengthens Ties with India’s Fintech Ecosystem as European Expansion Gathers Pace
India, Sep 01: IDA Ireland, the national agency dedicated to helping global businesses expand in Ireland, has announced its participation in the Global Fintech Fest 2026, being held from September 8–11 at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai to bring a unique European fintech proposition to Indian companies. Attending the event…
Continue ReadingSamsung Expands the Galaxy Book6 Lineup, Making Galaxy Book More Accessible
SEOUL, Korea, Sep 01: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd today announced a new 14-inch Galaxy Book6, expanding the Galaxy Book6 lineup with a more accessible model designed for everyday computing. Starting at $799, Galaxy Book6 combines up to 25 hours of battery life, Intel Core 3 and Core 5 performance, Galaxy…
Continue ReadingMP Cabinet Clears INR 41,000 Crore Plan to Drive Jobs, Investment and Rural Growth
Bhopal, Sep 1: The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved a series of development measures involving around Rs 41,000 crore, with a focus on rural development, infrastructure, dairy, higher education and farmer support. The decisions, taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, are aimed at strengthening the…
Continue ReadingBank Nifty Slides Nearly 800 Points as Banking Stocks Face Heavy Selling
Mumbai, Sep 1: The Bank Nifty came under strong selling pressure on Tuesday, giving up a large part of the sharp gains recorded in the previous session. The decline came even as the broader equity market remained relatively stable. The banking index fell more than 1 per cent during the…
Continue ReadingBank of Baroda to Recruit 418 Local Bank Officers in Karnataka to Support Regional Growth
Bengaluru, Sep 1: Bank of Baroda, one of India’s public sector banks, has announced a major recruitment initiative to appoint 418 Local Bank Officers in Karnataka on a regular basis to strengthen local employment opportunities and deepen its banking presence in the state. The hiring forms part of the Bank’s…
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