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Banking, Fintech & Insurance 15 Oct 2026, 01:58 PM IST

CEA Nageswaran Calls for MSME-Specific NPA Norms, Says Global Template Does Not Fit India

Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran has urged a reworking of non-performing asset classification norms for micro, small and medium enterprises, arguing that a one-size-fits-all framework fails to reflect the sector’s uneven cash flows and working capital needs. He also pressed for lower compliance costs, saying lighter regulatory friction could improve MSME efficiency and resilience.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 01:56 PM IST

Monsoon Set to Retreat from Parts of Rajasthan Within 3-4 Days as Eastern Districts Stay Largely Dry

The southwest monsoon is expected to begin withdrawing from parts of Rajasthan over the next three to four days, signalling the seasonal transition toward drier weather across the state. Most districts in eastern Rajasthan are likely to remain mainly dry for the next five to six days, limiting the chance of widespread rainfall even as the monsoon persists in other pockets.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (07:47 PM IST)

India halves trader stock limit to 100 tonnes in a fresh bid to curb hoarding

The Indian government has cut the stock limit for traders to 100 tonnes, halving the earlier ceiling, in a move aimed at tightening oversight of essential commodity inventories. The order will take effect on October 15 and remain in force until November 30, signalling a short-term intervention to discourage hoarding and temper price pressures.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (11:21 PM IST)

Cheaper Edible Oil May Help Preserve the ₹10 Snack Pack This Diwali

India’s softer edible oil prices are offering consumer goods makers some relief just as festive demand builds, but the benefit is unlikely to translate quickly into visibly larger ₹10 snack packs. Companies such as Bikaji, Haldiram’s, Prataap, Britannia and ITC have varying exposure to oil costs, and most are still balancing margin protection against the risk of alienating price-sensitive buyers.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (07:35 PM IST)

Seven Books for Gandhi Jayanti That Reframe Change Through Truth, Nonviolence and Self-Reliance

As India marks Gandhi Jayanti, a new reading list is drawing attention for the way it connects Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas to contemporary debates on ethics, resilience and social change. The seven books highlighted here move beyond biography to examine truth, nonviolence, khadi, self-reliance and the practical discipline behind lasting reform.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (04:20 AM IST)

Anuradha Kapur’s 'Virasat' Recasts Elkunchwar’s Wada Trilogy as a Warning on Memory, Decay and False Progress

Staged at Delhi’s Sunder Nursery, Anuradha Kapur’s 'Virasat' draws on Mahesh Elkunchwar’s Wada trilogy to examine the emotional and moral cost of clinging to a collapsing past. The production frames modernity not as an automatic advance, but as a force that can erase inheritance, fracture family memory and deepen alienation when it arrives without care.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (09:24 PM IST)

Goyal-Greer Talks Likely to Center on India-US Trade Pact, Interim Deal

India’s upcoming bilateral talks with the United States are expected to focus on the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement and the possibility of an interim arrangement, according to the Commerce Ministry. The discussions come as New Delhi seeks to deepen market access and manage tariff risks ahead of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to the US for the G20 Trade Ministers’ meeting from September 29 to October 5.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (07:40 PM IST)

India’s UPI Fee Shift Could Cement PhonePe and Google Pay’s Market Power

India’s new merchant fee regime for high-value UPI transactions is poised to deepen the dominance of PhonePe and Google Pay, with Bernstein estimating the two platforms could together generate about $900 million annually by March 2028. The 0.4% fee on merchant payments above Rs 2,000 may also accelerate expansion into rural markets while forcing smaller rivals to chase larger-ticket transactions to survive.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (11:03 AM IST)

Veteran Actor Mushtaq Khan Dies at 75 After Five-Decade Career in Indian Cinema

Veteran Indian actor Mushtaq Khan has died at the age of 75, closing a career that spanned more than five decades and included appearances in over 500 films. Widely recognised for his supporting roles, Khan was a familiar presence across mainstream Hindi cinema and contributed to the texture of countless productions through dependable, character-driven performances.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (08:57 AM IST)

Coal Minister Says No Shortage Exists as Rail Supply to Power Plants Is Raised

India has no coal shortage and supplies to thermal power stations are being stepped up through additional railway rakes, Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy said on Monday, pushing back against concerns over tight inventories at power plants. The clarification comes after the number of plants with coal stocks below 25% of required levels, or enough for less than three days of generation, rose sharply to 74 as of September 19.

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