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Trump’s Proposed Diesel Export Ban Would Be a Costly Mistake, Analyst Warns

A proposed ban on U.S. diesel exports under the Trump administration is drawing sharp criticism from market analysts, who say the move would distort fuel flows, weaken refinery economics and risk unintended price pressure at home. The debate comes as traders and refiners assess how far Washington may be willing to go in using energy policy as a tool of industrial and political leverage.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Cumulative FDI Surges to $843 Billion Amid Record Inflows in 2025-26

India's cumulative Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has reached an unprecedented $843 billion from 2014 to 2026, with a record $94.53 billion inflow in the last fiscal year, according to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.

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Startups & Venture Capital3h ago

IIT Madras-backed Unicorn India Ventures raises Rs 450 crore in first close, targets Rs 1,000 crore deep-tech fund by December

IIT Madras, its Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures have announced a first close of Rs 450 crore for a Rs 1,000 crore fund aimed at advanced technology startups, with the final close expected by December 2026. The fund has already deployed nearly Rs 55 crore across four deep-tech startups as it sharpens its focus on sectors seen as strategically important to India's industrial and national security ambitions.

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India & World Affairs5h ago

Jaishankar Says BRICS and UN Are Not Rivals, Calls for Reform-Driven Global Order

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said it is a "false choice" to frame BRICS and the United Nations as competing alternatives, arguing that smaller groupings are meant to support, not supplant, the global body. Speaking in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly, he said BRICS reflects bottom-up pressure for reform and alternative thinking within the international system.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Sri Lanka's JVP Sends Top Delegation to India for BJP Talks as Parties Deepen Political Ties

A five-member delegation from Sri Lanka's ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna will visit India from September 27 to October 1 for meetings with senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The trip is aimed at strengthening party-to-party engagement and exchanging organisational experience between the two political formations.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance8h ago

RBI Data Show Foreign Exchange Reserves Ease, Bank Credit Stays Firm as Deposits Rebound

The Reserve Bank of India's latest weekly statistical supplement shows a modest weekly decline in foreign exchange reserves, even as India's banking system continued to expand credit and deposits at a healthy pace. The figures point to a financial system still growing steadily, with reserve movements reflecting market valuation shifts and external asset changes rather than a sharp stress signal.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth8h ago

SEBI Board Unveils Key Market Reforms in September 24 Meeting

India's markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, took a series of key decisions at its board meeting on September 24, 2026, signaling continued attention to market efficiency, investor protection and regulatory calibration. The meeting's outcomes are expected to shape compliance expectations and market structure discussions across listed companies, intermediaries and investors in the months ahead.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance7h ago

RBI Bulletin Flags India's 7.8% Growth Resilience Amid West Asia Shock, Inflation Pressures and Banking Funding Debate

The Reserve Bank of India's September 2026 Bulletin presents an economy that remains notably resilient despite renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia, rising energy prices and volatile global markets. Alongside reporting 7.8% growth in the first quarter of 2026-27, the Bulletin argues that a higher credit-deposit ratio alone is not a reliable sign of banking stress and points to strong foreign exchange reserves, FDI inflows and narrowing trade deficits as key buffers.

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National Governance & Policy11h ago

Sanjay Shah Files Appeal No. 7063 of 2026, Setting Up Fresh Legal Test in India's Markets Watch

Sanjay Shah has filed Appeal No. 7063 of 2026, according to the source material, marking a new legal development with potential implications for India's economy and markets. The filing adds another layer to a case that will be closely watched for its possible impact on regulatory scrutiny, investor sentiment and cross-border financial accountability.

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