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Battle lines in the boardroom | Tata Sons
The group’s promoter company faces questions over leadership, ownership and regulatory issues amid growing differences over who should serve as its executive chairman and whether the company should be listed
CWC chief flags ‘malpractices’ in phytosanitary certification, pitches integrated logistics to boost agri-exports
Santosh Sinha says CWC’s technical expertise and end-to-end logistics capabilities could help reduce export rejections

NTPC terminates ₹413 crore BESS contract as contractor fails to meet obligations, achieve progress
NTPC added that it has encashed ₹91 crore from GRIL’s bank guarantees.
The price of AI is falling; why are enterprises still spending more? Explained
Cheaper tokens are encouraging wider use while increasingly complex AI workloads drive up consumption

CITI expresses concern over potential additional tariffs by the U.S.
Citigroup (CITI) has voiced concerns that the U.S. may impose further tariffs, potentially impacting trade and markets. The bank's warning highlights uncertainty for businesses reliant on U.S. trade policies.
German, European industries study possibilities of shifting part of production bases to other countries
German and European companies are examining the feasibility of relocating portions of their manufacturing operations abroad, assessing potential benefits such as cost savings and supply‑chain resilience. The study reflects broader trends in global production shifts.
‘They called it a gift, then I sat with the gazette’: Prakash Raj on UPI fee
The actor and political activist asks hard questions about the new UPI fee that has been announced by the Indian government

Ansell to manufacture gloves at Perundurai plant for key global markets
Ansell plans to utilize its Perundurai manufacturing facility to produce gloves destined for major international markets, including the United States and the United Kingdom. This operational move establishes the facility as a key production hub for the company's global supply chain.
Government can bear cost of maintaining UPI network: BJD MP Santrupt Misra
BJD parliamentarian Santrupt Misra stated that the government should absorb the costs associated with running the Unified Payments Interface network. He noted that the National Payments Corporation of India, the operator of UPI, is backed by major financial institutions and platforms.
WBPDCL starts sale of surplus coal to NTPC
The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited has initiated the sale of surplus coal to NTPC. Under this arrangement, the state utility plans to supply a total of 3.5 million tonnes of excess coal through March 2027.

Anthropic, Accenture to invest $2 billion in AI model evaluation as safety concerns rise
Anthropic and Accenture have announced a combined two billion dollar investment focused on evaluating artificial intelligence models. This initiative is designed to address increasing demands from researchers, regulators, and businesses for safer and more reliable technology.
No hard ceilings: On the revision to EPFO wage ceiling
A rise in minimum PF pension will protect the worse-off among the retired
CBI registers fresh case against Reliance Capital, Anil Ambani
The probe agency says the accused caused a loss of ₹2,684.57 crore to LIC
MDR apprehension unlikely to spur higher cash usage: RBI Deputy Governor
From October 15, a 0.4% MDR will apply to person-to-merchant UPI payments above ₹2,000. The charge will be paid by merchants, not consumers, and will be capped at ₹300 for transactions of ₹75,000 or more

NSE’s ₹22,569-crore IPO fully subscribed on Day 2
The offering is India’s second-largest public issue after Hyundai Motor India’s ₹27,870-crore IPO in 2024
RBI may deliver two rate hikes by CY 2026:Analysts
The combination of elevated inflation risks, strong liquidity conditions and a potential global tightening cycle is prompting expectations that the RBI may shift towards a more restrictive monetary stance in the second half of 2026.

NMDC targets Net Zero operational emissions by 2047
The Net Zero roadmap has been divided into three phases – the short-term will cover FY 2026 to FY 2030, medium-term FY2030 to FY2040 and the long-term will run from FY 2040 to FY 2047
L&T sees $150-billion global modularisation opportunity in 5 years, eyes larger pie
The company on Friday celebrated the successful completion of fabrication and delivery of 110 modules weighing approximately 64,000 metric tonnes, for Project CERES, Australia’s largest urea manufacturing plant with a capacity of 2.3 MTPA.