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1986: Manchester's second-hand fashion mecca
Business

1986: Manchester's second-hand fashion mecca

Designer Jeff Banks visited Affleck’s Palace, an indoor emporium selling vintage clothing.

BBC Business
Chennai emerges as key development hub for Zoom’s Global Contact Center
Business

Chennai emerges as key development hub for Zoom’s Global Contact Center

Zoom President of Product and Engineering Velchamy Sankarlingam says Chennai has a key role in developing the company’s Contact Center, while AI is reshaping the skills it needs to hire and the way its support workforce operates

The Hindu – Business
NSE gets SEBI nod for ₹30,000 cr IPO; issue could be India’s second-largest
Business

NSE gets SEBI nod for ₹30,000 cr IPO; issue could be India’s second-largest

The SEBI approval marks a key milestone in NSE’s long-delayed listing plans and brings the exchange closer to what could become one of India’s largest capital-market offerings.

The Hindu – Business
Neighbour held 4.27 acres for 40 years; 80 year old original owner gets his title restored
Markets

Neighbour held 4.27 acres for 40 years; 80 year old original owner gets his title restored

Long-term occupation of a property does not automatically amount to adverse possession. To establish such a claim, there must also be a clear assertion of hostile title along with the necessary animus.

Times of India – Business
Firmus Energy customers face price increase
Business

Firmus Energy customers face price increase

Customers in the Ten Towns area will see a 8.98% increase and 12.5% for Greater Belfast.

BBC Business
Phuket-Delhi flight incident: Air India terminates pilot who tested positive for drugs
Markets

Phuket-Delhi flight incident: Air India terminates pilot who tested positive for drugs

Air India terminated a pilot's employment after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance. This action followed an incident where the aircraft experienced multiple hydraulic failures. The flight encountered an altitude upset, causing injuries to passengers and crew. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau rec…

Times of India – Business
Nearly $750 billion shield: How India built record forex reserves amid the US-Iran war
Markets

Nearly $750 billion shield: How India built record forex reserves amid the US-Iran war

How has the RBI managed to secure high forex reserves in times of global economic uncertainty? What’s worked for India and why does the rise in forex cover matter? And, importantly, is it sustainable?

Times of India – Business
UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
Business

UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began

The price of unleaded hits 163p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

BBC Business

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NSE IPO could be worth Rs 30,000 crore after Sebi gives green signal
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NSE IPO could be worth Rs 30,000 crore after Sebi gives green signal

India's market regulator Sebi has approved the National Stock Exchange's initial public offering. This approval allows the country's largest bourse to list after nearly a decade of delays. The proposed IPO could be worth around Rs 30,000 crore, making it one of India's largest. Existing shareholders will collectively…

Times of India – Business
Sensex rebounds 362 points, snaps 4-day losses on strong rally in metal, oil shares
Business

Sensex rebounds 362 points, snaps 4-day losses on strong rally in metal, oil shares

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 362.57 points, or 0.48%, to settle at 76,515.43, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. The barometer surged as much as 730.28 points, or 0.95%, during the day to hit an intraday high of 76,883.14

The Hindu – Business
Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers
Business

Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers

Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance

BBC Business
Rupee rises 2 paise to close at 94.49 against U.S. dollar
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Rupee rises 2 paise to close at 94.49 against U.S. dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.53 and touched an intra-day high of 94.46 and a low of 94.53 during the session.

The Hindu – Business
US diesel prices hit an all-time-high
Business

US diesel prices hit an all-time-high

Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.

BBC Business
Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says
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Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says

Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.

BBC Business
'PM Modi warned us': Belgium PM on trade threat to Europe, takes veiled dig at China
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'PM Modi warned us': Belgium PM on trade threat to Europe, takes veiled dig at China

Council news desk is preparing the full on-site briefing for this update.

Times of India – Business
The Ayurveda Co shuts down: founders confirm ₹250 crore venture’s closure after rapid expansion
Business

The Ayurveda Co shuts down: founders confirm ₹250 crore venture’s closure after rapid expansion

Founders acknowledge that the business expanded faster and wider than it could sustainably support

The Hindu – Business
Cipla inks partnership with China’s Qilu Pharma for cancer biosimilar
Business

Cipla inks partnership with China’s Qilu Pharma for cancer biosimilar

The partnership reflects Cipla’s confidence in the long-term potential of biosimilars and supports its strategy to build a strong oncology-focused portfolio.

The Hindu – Business
Italy’s market regulator approves Tata Motors unit’s offer to acquire Iveco common shares
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Italy’s market regulator approves Tata Motors unit’s offer to acquire Iveco common shares

The voluntary offer will open on September 7, 2026 and will end on October 26, 2026, unless extended

The Hindu – Business
Gadkari clears Rs 5,000 IIT-Delhi fix for old diesel vehicles; can cut pollution by 90%
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Gadkari clears Rs 5,000 IIT-Delhi fix for old diesel vehicles; can cut pollution by 90%

Speaking at an event organised by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam), Gadkari said the technology, developed from an innovation at IIT-Delhi, had successfully completed testing. The devices can be fitted on BS-IV, BS-III and older diesel vehicles, bringing their emissions to levels comparable with B…

Times of India – Business
Cohance Lifesciences investing $18 million in NJ Bio, Aruka Bio to sharpen focus on ADC
Business

Cohance Lifesciences investing $18 million in NJ Bio, Aruka Bio to sharpen focus on ADC

The investments will aid in deeper integration of NJ Bio’s customer-facing services and focused development of Aruka’s proprietary pipeline through potential partnerships. Both the transactions will be funded through internal accruals.

The Hindu – Business
Mum says 'no fat left to trim' on household costs amid 42% rise in water bills
Business

Mum says 'no fat left to trim' on household costs amid 42% rise in water bills

Water companies were given the green light to increase bills for customers earlier this month.

BBC Business
Silver crashes 40%, but buyers vanish; 2,000 tonnes could now pile up in India
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Silver crashes 40%, but buyers vanish; 2,000 tonnes could now pile up in India

Silver prices have fallen steadily over the past seven months, following an extraordinary rally that pushed the metal more than 300% higher year-on-year. In January, silver crossed Rs 4 lakh per kg on the Multi Commodity Exchange for the first time.

Times of India – Business
Prosecco, cakes and beauty products
Business

Prosecco, cakes and beauty products

Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
WeWork India of Embassy Group to develop 10 MWp solar power plant in Karnataka
Business

WeWork India of Embassy Group to develop 10 MWp solar power plant in Karnataka

The solar plant is expected to enable WeWork India to meet a meaningful share of this demand through renewable power while reducing its reliance on conventional grid electricity

The Hindu – Business
Tata Chemicals’ Kenya unit ordered to cease operation
Business

Tata Chemicals’ Kenya unit ordered to cease operation

“We remain committed to constructive engagement through the appropriate legal and regulatory channels to resolve the outstanding matters,” Tata Chemicals said

The Hindu – Business
Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs
Business

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs

The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 posts by 2030.

BBC Business
Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms and reiterates Falklands claim
Business

Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms and reiterates Falklands claim

Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.

BBC Business
Gold price prediction: Should you buy gold on dips? Check September 4, 2026 outlook
Markets

Gold price prediction: Should you buy gold on dips? Check September 4, 2026 outlook

MCX Gold October futures are trading around Rs 1,55,250 and continue to maintain a constructive short-term structure after a sharp recovery from the recent lows. The chart shows a sequence of higher highs and higher lows, while prices are holding above the key short-term moving averages.

Times of India – Business
Stock markets rebound in early trade after 4 days of slump; Sensex jumps over 530 points
Business

Stock markets rebound in early trade after 4 days of slump; Sensex jumps over 530 points

The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 78.25 points, or 0.33%, to 23,951.70

The Hindu – Business
How the global bond sell-off could affect India | Explained
Business

How the global bond sell-off could affect India | Explained

During periods of high inflation, bondholders tend to sell their bonds in the hopes that interest rates will rise and they will be able to purchase bonds in the future that promise higher interest

The Hindu – Business
U.S. ends probe into Tesla remote driving feature after software updates
Business

U.S. ends probe into Tesla remote driving feature after software updates

The NHTSA last year opened an investigation into 2.9 ⁠million vehicles equipped with its Full Self-Driving system over more than 50 ⁠reports of traffic-safety violations and a series of crashes

The Hindu – Business
Rupee rises 5 paise to 94.46 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Business

Rupee rises 5 paise to 94.46 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said the rupee is poised to gain strength, supported by strong underlying inflows and aggressive RBI intervention

The Hindu – Business
Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say
Business

Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say

The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.

BBC Business
Woman had valid train berth, but midnight deboarding & lost job; Railways ordered to pay Rs 2 lakh
Markets

Woman had valid train berth, but midnight deboarding & lost job; Railways ordered to pay Rs 2 lakh

Indian Railways has been asked to compensate her. The order followed an incident in which she was made to get off a train around midnight despite having a valid reservation. She was subsequently arrested by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) on the allegation that she was travelling without a ticket.

Times of India – Business
Would you lie to get a birthday freebie?
Business

Would you lie to get a birthday freebie?

We ask people in London if they would fib about their birthday to get a free treat from a shop or restaurant.

BBC Business
From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
Business

From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom

Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

BBC Business
Does India have enough skilled workers to make more vehicles? Explained
Business

Does India have enough skilled workers to make more vehicles? Explained

As automobile production expands and factories adopt electric, electronic and automated technologies, manufacturers face a shortage of workers with the skills needed for the changing shop floor

The Hindu – Business
Sensex rises 362.57 points to settle at 76,515.43; Nifty at 23,897.70
Markets

Sensex rises 362.57 points to settle at 76,515.43; Nifty at 23,897.70

Council news desk is preparing the full on-site briefing for this update.

Times of India – Business
Top stocks to buy today: Stock market recommendations for September 4, 2026
Markets

Top stocks to buy today: Stock market recommendations for September 4, 2026

Stock market recommendations: Capri Global Capital Ltd, Engineers India Ltd, and Acme Solar Holdings - these are the top stocks to buy today on September 4, 2026 recommended by Hitesh Rathi, Technical Analyst (Equity & Derivatives) at Angel One.

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Adobe names Anil Chakravarthy as CEO, Narayen transitions to executive chair
Business

Adobe names Anil Chakravarthy as CEO, Narayen transitions to executive chair

Anil Chakravarthy was previously the chief executive of cloud data management company ‌Informatica for four years; ‌Shantanu Narayen has served as CEO for over 18 ‌years

The Hindu – Business
Stock market operations on September 4: Are NSE, BSE open or closed today for Janmashtami?
Markets

Stock market operations on September 4: Are NSE, BSE open or closed today for Janmashtami?

Council news desk is preparing the full on-site briefing for this update.

Times of India – Business
Volkswagen plans another 50,000 job cuts in biggest restructuring in 90 years
Markets

Volkswagen plans another 50,000 job cuts in biggest restructuring in 90 years

Volkswagen announces its plan to cut an additional fifty thousand jobs by 2030 as part of a major restructuring effort aimed at enhancing the company's competitiveness and profitability. With declining sales and tougher competition from the electric vehicle market, Volkswagen is also exploring alternative uses for fou…

Times of India – Business
SpiceJet to add 20 aircraft in winter; fleet down to a mere 11
Business

SpiceJet to add 20 aircraft in winter; fleet down to a mere 11

Council news desk is preparing the full on-site briefing for this update.

The Hindu – Business
'I lost my savings after a job interview scam'
Business

'I lost my savings after a job interview scam'

Jobseekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.

BBC Business