8th Pay Commission fitment factor vs higher annual increment rate: Which may benefit employees earning Rs 35,000 basic pay?8th Pay Commission latest news: As discussions unfold, employee and pensioner associations are set to engage with the 8th Pay Commission on...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
SBI says bank unions to strike on September 11, September 28-30 and from October 26; operations may be hitState Bank of India on Monday said bank unions have served strike notices for September 11, September 28-30 and a continuous strike from Oc...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Alternative fuels overtake petrol in India’s car sales for first time as CNG, EVs and hybrids gain groundIn response to soaring fuel costs, consumers are now leaning towards alternative fuels like CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles, resulting ...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Petrol loses its crown as alternative fuels overtake it in India’s record August auto salesAugust 2026 marked a historic milestone in India's auto retail market, exceeding all previous records. In a significant shift, alternative ...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Customer paid Rs 13,000 for car ownership transfer, but dealer kept it in its workshop for years, court orders Rs 2.57 lakh with 10% interestConsumer court car dealer case: A consumer commission has upheld an order directing a car dealer to pay Rs 2.57 lakh to a customer after fa...
06 Sep, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
2.7 ka 7.8, 7.8 ka 2.8... The data debate behind India’s GDP growthLatest GDP metrics reveal a robust real growth of 7.8% for Q1 FY27, although some dissent surfaced due to erroneous comparisons between out...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
China stocks head for weekly loss as AI rally loses steamChinese stocks posted gains on Friday, though the week ended with a decline. A notable shift in investor focus moved away from AI shares to...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
In 2011, CEQ, EPA and GSA launched a national electronics plan. 15 years later, 2.4 billion EPEAT products generated $24.6 billion in savings for buyers nationwide2011 strategy emerged at a time when computers, monitors, printers, mobile devices and other electronics were becoming increasingly importa...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Kumar Mangalam Birla sees room to build a ‘new large challenger’ in India’s Rs 90,000-crore wires and cables market with new ‘Ultravolt’Aditya Birla Group has launched its Ultravolt wires and cables business with a significant investment. The company aims to become a top two...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
India's soyoil imports hit record high in August and palm six-month peak, dealers sayIndian refiners sharply increased edible oil imports in August to build stocks ahead of the festive season. Palm oil imports rose 7% to 780...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Auto sector must focus on building global leadership with scale: Industry leadersIndian auto leaders urge a shift from resilience to global competitiveness and technology leadership. The sector aims to become a leading a...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Race is On! India set to put 5 million cars on the road soonIndian car sales are expected to exceed five million units this fiscal year. This milestone positions India as the third nation globally to...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
Sugar stock limit halved from Sept 15The government has reduced the sugar dealer stock limit to two thousand quintals. This measure aims to ensure adequate availability and sta...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Mobile, car, electronics makers to keep price hikes minimal to protect festive demandManufacturers will slightly increase product prices over the next fortnight. This move aims to protect crucial festive season demand and sa...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Trump urges Congress to pass tax incentives for entertainment industryPresident Donald Trump advocates for federal tax incentives to boost American film production. He urged Republicans and Democrats to craft ...
01 Sep, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
From Lamborghini to Porsche, why India’s new-age entrepreneurs are choosing luxury SUVs over traditional sedansHigh-performance SUVs are increasingly favored by India's affluent achievers. These vehicles signify personal journeys and milestones for s...
30 Aug, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Indian car buyers face difficult choices as automakers offer hundreds of variants across price pointsIndia’s passenger vehicle market is seeing a sharp rise in the number of variants offered by automakers, making cars more customisable but ...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.09 AM IST