Savings Effect

Iran shuts door on reopening Strait of Hormuz, sets these terms for US talks Tehran said Washington must meet its conditions before negotiations resume, as CENTCOM claimed US forces had redirected 109 commercial vessels.

India’s exports to China surge 39% in April-August 2026-27, core BRICS shipments up 34% Among the four core BRICS countries, China was the biggest contributor, with Indian exports rising 39%to $9.6 billion

Iran sends 7 conditions to US via Qatar to restart talks, warns of ‘decisive war’

Trump-Xi showdown casts a shadow over the global economy Everything from tariffs to artificial intelligence controls is expected to be up for discussion

France fuel crisis deepens: 11% of service stations report supply problems as diesel hits record -France faces worsening fuel supply issues. -Diesel prices reach record levels. -Government acts to secure fuel supplies.

Google says Gemini hacked three companies during cybersecurity test A testing error gave Google’s AI models internet access, allowing Gemini to move beyond a simulated exercise and enter the networks of real companies.

US bought nearly $120 billion of India’s software services in FY26, share rose to 54.1% India’s software services exports rose 8.2% to $221.4 billion in FY26, while US-bound exports grew 11% and on-site earnings declined.

US enter into agreement with Denmark for 'permanent security control' over Greenland: Trump Greenland, Denmark have said that they expect to sign deal with the US on the sidelines of UN General Assembly next week. Greenland, Denmark have said that they expect to sign deal with the US on the sidelines of UN General Assembly next week.

Trump signs Russia Sanctions Bill into law that threatens 100% tariff on India The legislation gives Trump discretion to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue buying Russian oil and gas, though it does not trigger the levies automatically.

FIIs turn net buyers with Rs 600 crore inflow; DIIs add Rs 1,020 crore on Sep 18 With Friday’s flows, FIIs have been net sellers of approximately Rs 7,041 crore in September so far, while DIIs have invested around Rs 36,219 crore in the month.

Maruti Suzuki launches Swift, Dzire, Baleno CNG AMT; prices start at Rs 7.92 lakh • Maruti Suzuki launched CNG AMT Swift, Dzire, Baleno. • First factory-fitted CNG cars with AMT • Festive prices start at Rs 7.92 lakh

Eternal shares rise 1.5% as Apple iPhone 18 Pro made available on Blinkit - Eternal shares rose after Blinkit sold iPhone 18 Pro. - Blinkit partners Apple for day-one sales in 10 cities. - iPhone 18 Pro features camera, battery, AI upgrades.

UPI MDR rollout: Govt weighs checks to prevent merchants passing cost to consumers - Govt ensures UPI MDR won't cost consumers. - New MDR for UPI transactions over Rs 2,000. - UPI MDR rollout expected by October 15.

Tata Trusts, the largest shareholder with a 66% stake in Tata Sons, is getting ready for a court battle, if required, to challenge the resolution on the reappointment of N Chandrasekaran as executive chairman of Tata Sons for another five years once his current term ends in February 2027.

NPCI’s new 0.4% MDR on select UPI merchant payments opens up a new revenue pool for payment companies.

President Donald Trump has signed into law a Russia sanctions bill that empowers him to impose tariffs on countries that purchase Russian petroleum products. The new sanctions authority has been eagerly anticipated by Ukrainian officials hoping for a tangible sign of US support in its fight against a Russian invasion. The war, now in its fifth year, is in a critical phase of escalation.