Good morning!India-China ties are back in focus as the world watches how the relationship between the two Asian giants evolves. At the same time, Beijing’s ties with Washington remain under scrutiny after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping extended their fragile trade truce, but failed to make major breakthroughs on AI and Taiwan.West Asia remains another major fault line. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US must decide whether to end the war, arguing that Tehran does not want to continue the conflict and remains committed to negotiations. Meanwhile, Nepal has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China, with joint efforts on satellite data, glacial lake monitoring and disaster response.Back home, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has explained why India did not sign an FTA with China, saying Beijing presented a different challenge from the economies India had entered trade agreements with before 2014. Markets, meanwhile, could remain rangebound: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit Sambre expects a six-month consolidation amid high oil prices, bond yields and food inflation. The rupee is holding just above ₹96 against the dollar, while Jefferies’ Chris Wood has switched his India portfolio allocation from ABB India to Hitachi Energy India.There is more across business and India: Nomura has initiated coverage on Meesho with a ₹167 target, implying potential downside; Bengaluru dosa brand Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation; Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi have won gold at the Asian Games; heavy rain has triggered a landslide in Sikkim; and a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28.Trump-Xi Meet: Trade truce extended, AI, Taiwan see little breakthrough, and other highlightsUS President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US as the world's two largest economies sought to put a floor under their increasingly competitive relationship, with trade, technology, critical minerals and major geopolitical flashpoints all on the table.The talks produced an extension of the fragile US-China trade truce but did not resolve some of the biggest differences between Washington and Beijing, including over artificial intelligence and Taiwan, in any major way.More HereEnd of West Asia war is for US to decide, says Iran's PezeshkianThe end of West Asia war rests upon the US, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who claimed that Tehran has always been committed to negotiations.“We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” Pezeshkian told Fox News.His remarks came a day after he delivered a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly, where he rejected US pressure and said Iran would not be forced into submission through military action.More HereWatch | Nepal PM Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGANepal PM Balendra Shah has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, weeks after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border region killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Shah called for the three countries to share satellite data and technical expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, strengthen joint early-warning systems and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.More HereWhy India did not sign an FTA with China, according to Piyush GoyalIndia had signed trade agreements with economies such as Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN bloc before 2014, but China presented a different challenge, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.Speaking at the PAFI 13th Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s FTAs before 2014 were largely with competing economies or countries with advanced industries. Those agreements gave India access to markets worth about $10 trillion, he said.More HereIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and food inflation weigh on market sentiment. He said a visible recovery in corporate earnings will be the key trigger for the market to improve.“Maybe for the next 6 months we do not go anywhere,” Sambre said, adding that investors may need to have a longer holding period before they start seeing returns.More HereChris Wood is betting on this capital goods stock for his India long-only portfolioChris Wood of Jefferies has made on change to his India long-only portfolio, replacing his 5% investment in ABB India, with an equal investment in Hitachi Energy India. Wood highlighted this change in his "Greed & fear" note on Friday, September 25.More HereRupee near 96 per dollar: What is driving the currency move todayThe Indian rupee opened at 95.90 against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, compared with Thursday’s close of 95.96, gaining 6 paise. According to traders cited by Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars before the local spot market opened, helping the rupee stay above the key 96-per-dollar level.More HereMeesho share price could fall 28%, Nomura warns citing these key risksShares of homegrown e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 25, after global brokerage firm Nomura initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Reduce’ rating and a price target of ₹167 per share.The target implies a potential downside of 28% from the stock’s last closing level on Thursday.More HereBenne: How two outsiders built a ₹350 Cr dosa business from nostalgiaNo chairs. No sambar. No delivery apps. And yet, Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation in just two years. What started with a craving for the Bengaluru-style dosa they grew up eating has become one of India’s most talked-about new-age food brands. On Young Turks Reloaded, Benne co-founders Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan join Shereen Bhan to unpack the business behind the buzz.More HereKamaljeet, Suruchi shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed team; India also win 3P team silver in rifleIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced an excellent performance to fire their way to the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games here on Friday, September 25, bouncing back in style after disappointing outings in their respective individual events.More HereHeavy rain triggers landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi, houses damaged, roads blockedA major landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of West Sikkim on the night of September 24, officials said.Debris moved towards inhabited areas and damaged multiple structures, including government quarters of the Power Department.More HereBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsA three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, with the United Forum of Bank Unions pressing for a five-day banking week. The strike follows the September 26-27 weekend, prompting the government and banks to take measures to reduce disruption to customers.Here is what bank customers need to know ahead of the strike.More Here

Good morning!India-China ties are back in focus as the world watches how the relationship between the two Asian giants evolves. At the same time, Beijing’s ties with Washington remain under scrutiny after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping extended their fragile trade truce, but failed to make major breakthroughs on AI and Taiwan.West Asia remains another major fault line. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US must decide whether to end the war, arguing that Tehran does not want to continue the conflict and remains committed to negotiations. Meanwhile, Nepal has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China, with joint efforts on satellite data, glacial lake monitoring and disaster response.Back home, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has explained why India did not sign an FTA with China, saying Beijing presented a different challenge from the economies India had entered trade agreements with before 2014. Markets, meanwhile, could remain rangebound: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit Sambre expects a six-month consolidation amid high oil prices, bond yields and food inflation. The rupee is holding just above ₹96 against the dollar, while Jefferies’ Chris Wood has switched his India portfolio allocation from ABB India to Hitachi Energy India.There is more across business and India: Nomura has initiated coverage on Meesho with a ₹167 target, implying potential downside; Bengaluru dosa brand Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation; Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi have won gold at the Asian Games; heavy rain has triggered a landslide in Sikkim; and a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28.Trump-Xi Meet: Trade truce extended, AI, Taiwan see little breakthrough, and other highlightsUS President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US as the world's two largest economies sought to put a floor under their increasingly competitive relationship, with trade, technology, critical minerals and major geopolitical flashpoints all on the table.The talks produced an extension of the fragile US-China trade truce but did not resolve some of the biggest differences between Washington and Beijing, including over artificial intelligence and Taiwan, in any major way.More HereEnd of West Asia war is for US to decide, says Iran's PezeshkianThe end of West Asia war rests upon the US, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who claimed that Tehran has always been committed to negotiations.“We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” Pezeshkian told Fox News.His remarks came a day after he delivered a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly, where he rejected US pressure and said Iran would not be forced into submission through military action.More HereWatch | Nepal PM Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGANepal PM Balendra Shah has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, weeks after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border region killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Shah called for the three countries to share satellite data and technical expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, strengthen joint early-warning systems and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.More HereWhy India did not sign an FTA with China, according to Piyush GoyalIndia had signed trade agreements with economies such as Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN bloc before 2014, but China presented a different challenge, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.Speaking at the PAFI 13th Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s FTAs before 2014 were largely with competing economies or countries with advanced industries. Those agreements gave India access to markets worth about $10 trillion, he said.More HereIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and food inflation weigh on market sentiment. He said a visible recovery in corporate earnings will be the key trigger for the market to improve.“Maybe for the next 6 months we do not go anywhere,” Sambre said, adding that investors may need to have a longer holding period before they start seeing returns.More HereChris Wood is betting on this capital goods stock for his India long-only portfolioChris Wood of Jefferies has made on change to his India long-only portfolio, replacing his 5% investment in ABB India, with an equal investment in Hitachi Energy India. Wood highlighted this change in his "Greed & fear" note on Friday, September 25.More HereRupee near 96 per dollar: What is driving the currency move todayThe Indian rupee opened at 95.90 against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, compared with Thursday’s close of 95.96, gaining 6 paise. According to traders cited by Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars before the local spot market opened, helping the rupee stay above the key 96-per-dollar level.More HereMeesho share price could fall 28%, Nomura warns citing these key risksShares of homegrown e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 25, after global brokerage firm Nomura initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Reduce’ rating and a price target of ₹167 per share.The target implies a potential downside of 28% from the stock’s last closing level on Thursday.More HereBenne: How two outsiders built a ₹350 Cr dosa business from nostalgiaNo chairs. No sambar. No delivery apps. And yet, Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation in just two years. What started with a craving for the Bengaluru-style dosa they grew up eating has become one of India’s most talked-about new-age food brands. On Young Turks Reloaded, Benne co-founders Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan join Shereen Bhan to unpack the business behind the buzz.More HereKamaljeet, Suruchi shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed team; India also win 3P team silver in rifleIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced an excellent performance to fire their way to the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games here on Friday, September 25, bouncing back in style after disappointing outings in their respective individual events.More HereHeavy rain triggers landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi, houses damaged, roads blockedA major landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of West Sikkim on the night of September 24, officials said.Debris moved towards inhabited areas and damaged multiple structures, including government quarters of the Power Department.More HereBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsA three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, with the United Forum of Bank Unions pressing for a five-day banking week. The strike follows the September 26-27 weekend, prompting the government and banks to take measures to reduce disruption to customers.Here is what bank customers need to know ahead of the strike.More Here

Good morning!India-China ties are back in focus as the world watches how the relationship between the two Asian giants evolves. At the same time, Beijing’s ties with Washington remain under scrutiny after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping extended their fragile trade truce, but failed to make major breakthroughs on AI and Taiwan.West Asia remains another major fault line. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US must decide whether to end the war, arguing that Tehran does not want to continue the conflict and remains committed to negotiations. Meanwhile, Nepal has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China, with joint efforts on satellite data, glacial lake monitoring and disaster response.Back home, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has explained why India did not sign an FTA with China, saying Beijing presented a different challenge from the economies India had entered trade agreements with before 2014. Markets, meanwhile, could remain rangebound: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit Sambre expects a six-month consolidation amid high oil prices, bond yields and food inflation. The rupee is holding just above ₹96 against the dollar, while Jefferies’ Chris Wood has switched his India portfolio allocation from ABB India to Hitachi Energy India.There is more across business and India: Nomura has initiated coverage on Meesho with a ₹167 target, implying potential downside; Bengaluru dosa brand Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation; Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi have won gold at the Asian Games; heavy rain has triggered a landslide in Sikkim; and a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28.Trump-Xi Meet: Trade truce extended, AI, Taiwan see little breakthrough, and other highlightsUS President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US as the world's two largest economies sought to put a floor under their increasingly competitive relationship, with trade, technology, critical minerals and major geopolitical flashpoints all on the table.The talks produced an extension of the fragile US-China trade truce but did not resolve some of the biggest differences between Washington and Beijing, including over artificial intelligence and Taiwan, in any major way.More HereEnd of West Asia war is for US to decide, says Iran's PezeshkianThe end of West Asia war rests upon the US, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who claimed that Tehran has always been committed to negotiations.“We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” Pezeshkian told Fox News.His remarks came a day after he delivered a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly, where he rejected US pressure and said Iran would not be forced into submission through military action.More HereWatch | Nepal PM Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGANepal PM Balendra Shah has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, weeks after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border region killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Shah called for the three countries to share satellite data and technical expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, strengthen joint early-warning systems and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.More HereWhy India did not sign an FTA with China, according to Piyush GoyalIndia had signed trade agreements with economies such as Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN bloc before 2014, but China presented a different challenge, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.Speaking at the PAFI 13th Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s FTAs before 2014 were largely with competing economies or countries with advanced industries. Those agreements gave India access to markets worth about $10 trillion, he said.More HereIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and food inflation weigh on market sentiment. He said a visible recovery in corporate earnings will be the key trigger for the market to improve.“Maybe for the next 6 months we do not go anywhere,” Sambre said, adding that investors may need to have a longer holding period before they start seeing returns.More HereChris Wood is betting on this capital goods stock for his India long-only portfolioChris Wood of Jefferies has made on change to his India long-only portfolio, replacing his 5% investment in ABB India, with an equal investment in Hitachi Energy India. Wood highlighted this change in his "Greed & fear" note on Friday, September 25.More HereRupee near 96 per dollar: What is driving the currency move todayThe Indian rupee opened at 95.90 against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, compared with Thursday’s close of 95.96, gaining 6 paise. According to traders cited by Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars before the local spot market opened, helping the rupee stay above the key 96-per-dollar level.More HereMeesho share price could fall 28%, Nomura warns citing these key risksShares of homegrown e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 25, after global brokerage firm Nomura initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Reduce’ rating and a price target of ₹167 per share.The target implies a potential downside of 28% from the stock’s last closing level on Thursday.More HereBenne: How two outsiders built a ₹350 Cr dosa business from nostalgiaNo chairs. No sambar. No delivery apps. And yet, Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation in just two years. What started with a craving for the Bengaluru-style dosa they grew up eating has become one of India’s most talked-about new-age food brands. On Young Turks Reloaded, Benne co-founders Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan join Shereen Bhan to unpack the business behind the buzz.More HereKamaljeet, Suruchi shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed team; India also win 3P team silver in rifleIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced an excellent performance to fire their way to the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games here on Friday, September 25, bouncing back in style after disappointing outings in their respective individual events.More HereHeavy rain triggers landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi, houses damaged, roads blockedA major landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of West Sikkim on the night of September 24, officials said.Debris moved towards inhabited areas and damaged multiple structures, including government quarters of the Power Department.More HereBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsA three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, with the United Forum of Bank Unions pressing for a five-day banking week. The strike follows the September 26-27 weekend, prompting the government and banks to take measures to reduce disruption to customers.Here is what bank customers need to know ahead of the strike.More Here

Good morning!India-China ties are back in focus as the world watches how the relationship between the two Asian giants evolves. At the same time, Beijing’s ties with Washington remain under scrutiny after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping extended their fragile trade truce, but failed to make major breakthroughs on AI and Taiwan.West Asia remains another major fault line. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US must decide whether to end the war, arguing that Tehran does not want to continue the conflict and remains committed to negotiations. Meanwhile, Nepal has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China, with joint efforts on satellite data, glacial lake monitoring and disaster response.Back home, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has explained why India did not sign an FTA with China, saying Beijing presented a different challenge from the economies India had entered trade agreements with before 2014. Markets, meanwhile, could remain rangebound: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit Sambre expects a six-month consolidation amid high oil prices, bond yields and food inflation. The rupee is holding just above ₹96 against the dollar, while Jefferies’ Chris Wood has switched his India portfolio allocation from ABB India to Hitachi Energy India.There is more across business and India: Nomura has initiated coverage on Meesho with a ₹167 target, implying potential downside; Bengaluru dosa brand Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation; Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi have won gold at the Asian Games; heavy rain has triggered a landslide in Sikkim; and a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28.Trump-Xi Meet: Trade truce extended, AI, Taiwan see little breakthrough, and other highlightsUS President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US as the world's two largest economies sought to put a floor under their increasingly competitive relationship, with trade, technology, critical minerals and major geopolitical flashpoints all on the table.The talks produced an extension of the fragile US-China trade truce but did not resolve some of the biggest differences between Washington and Beijing, including over artificial intelligence and Taiwan, in any major way.More HereEnd of West Asia war is for US to decide, says Iran's PezeshkianThe end of West Asia war rests upon the US, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who claimed that Tehran has always been committed to negotiations.“We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” Pezeshkian told Fox News.His remarks came a day after he delivered a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly, where he rejected US pressure and said Iran would not be forced into submission through military action.More HereWatch | Nepal PM Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGANepal PM Balendra Shah has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, weeks after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border region killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Shah called for the three countries to share satellite data and technical expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, strengthen joint early-warning systems and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.More HereWhy India did not sign an FTA with China, according to Piyush GoyalIndia had signed trade agreements with economies such as Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN bloc before 2014, but China presented a different challenge, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.Speaking at the PAFI 13th Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s FTAs before 2014 were largely with competing economies or countries with advanced industries. Those agreements gave India access to markets worth about $10 trillion, he said.More HereIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and food inflation weigh on market sentiment. He said a visible recovery in corporate earnings will be the key trigger for the market to improve.“Maybe for the next 6 months we do not go anywhere,” Sambre said, adding that investors may need to have a longer holding period before they start seeing returns.More HereChris Wood is betting on this capital goods stock for his India long-only portfolioChris Wood of Jefferies has made on change to his India long-only portfolio, replacing his 5% investment in ABB India, with an equal investment in Hitachi Energy India. Wood highlighted this change in his "Greed & fear" note on Friday, September 25.More HereRupee near 96 per dollar: What is driving the currency move todayThe Indian rupee opened at 95.90 against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, compared with Thursday’s close of 95.96, gaining 6 paise. According to traders cited by Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars before the local spot market opened, helping the rupee stay above the key 96-per-dollar level.More HereMeesho share price could fall 28%, Nomura warns citing these key risksShares of homegrown e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 25, after global brokerage firm Nomura initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Reduce’ rating and a price target of ₹167 per share.The target implies a potential downside of 28% from the stock’s last closing level on Thursday.More HereBenne: How two outsiders built a ₹350 Cr dosa business from nostalgiaNo chairs. No sambar. No delivery apps. And yet, Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation in just two years. What started with a craving for the Bengaluru-style dosa they grew up eating has become one of India’s most talked-about new-age food brands. On Young Turks Reloaded, Benne co-founders Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan join Shereen Bhan to unpack the business behind the buzz.More HereKamaljeet, Suruchi shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed team; India also win 3P team silver in rifleIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced an excellent performance to fire their way to the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games here on Friday, September 25, bouncing back in style after disappointing outings in their respective individual events.More HereHeavy rain triggers landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi, houses damaged, roads blockedA major landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of West Sikkim on the night of September 24, officials said.Debris moved towards inhabited areas and damaged multiple structures, including government quarters of the Power Department.More HereBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsA three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, with the United Forum of Bank Unions pressing for a five-day banking week. The strike follows the September 26-27 weekend, prompting the government and banks to take measures to reduce disruption to customers.Here is what bank customers need to know ahead of the strike.More Here

Good morning!India-China ties are back in focus as the world watches how the relationship between the two Asian giants evolves. At the same time, Beijing’s ties with Washington remain under scrutiny after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping extended their fragile trade truce, but failed to make major breakthroughs on AI and Taiwan.West Asia remains another major fault line. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US must decide whether to end the war, arguing that Tehran does not want to continue the conflict and remains committed to negotiations. Meanwhile, Nepal has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China, with joint efforts on satellite data, glacial lake monitoring and disaster response.Back home, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has explained why India did not sign an FTA with China, saying Beijing presented a different challenge from the economies India had entered trade agreements with before 2014. Markets, meanwhile, could remain rangebound: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit Sambre expects a six-month consolidation amid high oil prices, bond yields and food inflation. The rupee is holding just above ₹96 against the dollar, while Jefferies’ Chris Wood has switched his India portfolio allocation from ABB India to Hitachi Energy India.There is more across business and India: Nomura has initiated coverage on Meesho with a ₹167 target, implying potential downside; Bengaluru dosa brand Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation; Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi have won gold at the Asian Games; heavy rain has triggered a landslide in Sikkim; and a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28.Trump-Xi Meet: Trade truce extended, AI, Taiwan see little breakthrough, and other highlightsUS President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US as the world's two largest economies sought to put a floor under their increasingly competitive relationship, with trade, technology, critical minerals and major geopolitical flashpoints all on the table.The talks produced an extension of the fragile US-China trade truce but did not resolve some of the biggest differences between Washington and Beijing, including over artificial intelligence and Taiwan, in any major way.More HereEnd of West Asia war is for US to decide, says Iran's PezeshkianThe end of West Asia war rests upon the US, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who claimed that Tehran has always been committed to negotiations.“We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” Pezeshkian told Fox News.His remarks came a day after he delivered a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly, where he rejected US pressure and said Iran would not be forced into submission through military action.More HereWatch | Nepal PM Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGANepal PM Balendra Shah has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, weeks after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border region killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Shah called for the three countries to share satellite data and technical expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, strengthen joint early-warning systems and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.More HereWhy India did not sign an FTA with China, according to Piyush GoyalIndia had signed trade agreements with economies such as Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN bloc before 2014, but China presented a different challenge, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.Speaking at the PAFI 13th Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s FTAs before 2014 were largely with competing economies or countries with advanced industries. Those agreements gave India access to markets worth about $10 trillion, he said.More HereIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and food inflation weigh on market sentiment. He said a visible recovery in corporate earnings will be the key trigger for the market to improve.“Maybe for the next 6 months we do not go anywhere,” Sambre said, adding that investors may need to have a longer holding period before they start seeing returns.More HereChris Wood is betting on this capital goods stock for his India long-only portfolioChris Wood of Jefferies has made on change to his India long-only portfolio, replacing his 5% investment in ABB India, with an equal investment in Hitachi Energy India. Wood highlighted this change in his "Greed & fear" note on Friday, September 25.More HereRupee near 96 per dollar: What is driving the currency move todayThe Indian rupee opened at 95.90 against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, compared with Thursday’s close of 95.96, gaining 6 paise. According to traders cited by Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars before the local spot market opened, helping the rupee stay above the key 96-per-dollar level.More HereMeesho share price could fall 28%, Nomura warns citing these key risksShares of homegrown e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 25, after global brokerage firm Nomura initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Reduce’ rating and a price target of ₹167 per share.The target implies a potential downside of 28% from the stock’s last closing level on Thursday.More HereBenne: How two outsiders built a ₹350 Cr dosa business from nostalgiaNo chairs. No sambar. No delivery apps. And yet, Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation in just two years. What started with a craving for the Bengaluru-style dosa they grew up eating has become one of India’s most talked-about new-age food brands. On Young Turks Reloaded, Benne co-founders Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan join Shereen Bhan to unpack the business behind the buzz.More HereKamaljeet, Suruchi shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed team; India also win 3P team silver in rifleIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced an excellent performance to fire their way to the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games here on Friday, September 25, bouncing back in style after disappointing outings in their respective individual events.More HereHeavy rain triggers landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi, houses damaged, roads blockedA major landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of West Sikkim on the night of September 24, officials said.Debris moved towards inhabited areas and damaged multiple structures, including government quarters of the Power Department.More HereBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsA three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, with the United Forum of Bank Unions pressing for a five-day banking week. The strike follows the September 26-27 weekend, prompting the government and banks to take measures to reduce disruption to customers.Here is what bank customers need to know ahead of the strike.More Here

Good morning!India-China ties are back in focus as the world watches how the relationship between the two Asian giants evolves. At the same time, Beijing’s ties with Washington remain under scrutiny after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping extended their fragile trade truce, but failed to make major breakthroughs on AI and Taiwan.West Asia remains another major fault line. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US must decide whether to end the war, arguing that Tehran does not want to continue the conflict and remains committed to negotiations. Meanwhile, Nepal has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China, with joint efforts on satellite data, glacial lake monitoring and disaster response.Back home, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has explained why India did not sign an FTA with China, saying Beijing presented a different challenge from the economies India had entered trade agreements with before 2014. Markets, meanwhile, could remain rangebound: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit Sambre expects a six-month consolidation amid high oil prices, bond yields and food inflation. The rupee is holding just above ₹96 against the dollar, while Jefferies’ Chris Wood has switched his India portfolio allocation from ABB India to Hitachi Energy India.There is more across business and India: Nomura has initiated coverage on Meesho with a ₹167 target, implying potential downside; Bengaluru dosa brand Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation; Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi have won gold at the Asian Games; heavy rain has triggered a landslide in Sikkim; and a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28.Trump-Xi Meet: Trade truce extended, AI, Taiwan see little breakthrough, and other highlightsUS President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US as the world's two largest economies sought to put a floor under their increasingly competitive relationship, with trade, technology, critical minerals and major geopolitical flashpoints all on the table.The talks produced an extension of the fragile US-China trade truce but did not resolve some of the biggest differences between Washington and Beijing, including over artificial intelligence and Taiwan, in any major way.More HereEnd of West Asia war is for US to decide, says Iran's PezeshkianThe end of West Asia war rests upon the US, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who claimed that Tehran has always been committed to negotiations.“We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” Pezeshkian told Fox News.His remarks came a day after he delivered a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly, where he rejected US pressure and said Iran would not be forced into submission through military action.More HereWatch | Nepal PM Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGANepal PM Balendra Shah has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, weeks after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border region killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Shah called for the three countries to share satellite data and technical expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, strengthen joint early-warning systems and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.More HereWhy India did not sign an FTA with China, according to Piyush GoyalIndia had signed trade agreements with economies such as Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN bloc before 2014, but China presented a different challenge, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.Speaking at the PAFI 13th Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s FTAs before 2014 were largely with competing economies or countries with advanced industries. Those agreements gave India access to markets worth about $10 trillion, he said.More HereIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and food inflation weigh on market sentiment. He said a visible recovery in corporate earnings will be the key trigger for the market to improve.“Maybe for the next 6 months we do not go anywhere,” Sambre said, adding that investors may need to have a longer holding period before they start seeing returns.More HereChris Wood is betting on this capital goods stock for his India long-only portfolioChris Wood of Jefferies has made on change to his India long-only portfolio, replacing his 5% investment in ABB India, with an equal investment in Hitachi Energy India. Wood highlighted this change in his "Greed & fear" note on Friday, September 25.More HereRupee near 96 per dollar: What is driving the currency move todayThe Indian rupee opened at 95.90 against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, compared with Thursday’s close of 95.96, gaining 6 paise. According to traders cited by Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars before the local spot market opened, helping the rupee stay above the key 96-per-dollar level.More HereMeesho share price could fall 28%, Nomura warns citing these key risksShares of homegrown e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 25, after global brokerage firm Nomura initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Reduce’ rating and a price target of ₹167 per share.The target implies a potential downside of 28% from the stock’s last closing level on Thursday.More HereBenne: How two outsiders built a ₹350 Cr dosa business from nostalgiaNo chairs. No sambar. No delivery apps. And yet, Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation in just two years. What started with a craving for the Bengaluru-style dosa they grew up eating has become one of India’s most talked-about new-age food brands. On Young Turks Reloaded, Benne co-founders Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan join Shereen Bhan to unpack the business behind the buzz.More HereKamaljeet, Suruchi shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed team; India also win 3P team silver in rifleIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced an excellent performance to fire their way to the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games here on Friday, September 25, bouncing back in style after disappointing outings in their respective individual events.More HereHeavy rain triggers landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi, houses damaged, roads blockedA major landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of West Sikkim on the night of September 24, officials said.Debris moved towards inhabited areas and damaged multiple structures, including government quarters of the Power Department.More HereBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsA three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, with the United Forum of Bank Unions pressing for a five-day banking week. The strike follows the September 26-27 weekend, prompting the government and banks to take measures to reduce disruption to customers.Here is what bank customers need to know ahead of the strike.More Here

Good morning!India-China ties are back in focus as the world watches how the relationship between the two Asian giants evolves. At the same time, Beijing’s ties with Washington remain under scrutiny after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping extended their fragile trade truce, but failed to make major breakthroughs on AI and Taiwan.West Asia remains another major fault line. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US must decide whether to end the war, arguing that Tehran does not want to continue the conflict and remains committed to negotiations. Meanwhile, Nepal has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China, with joint efforts on satellite data, glacial lake monitoring and disaster response.Back home, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has explained why India did not sign an FTA with China, saying Beijing presented a different challenge from the economies India had entered trade agreements with before 2014. Markets, meanwhile, could remain rangebound: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit Sambre expects a six-month consolidation amid high oil prices, bond yields and food inflation. The rupee is holding just above ₹96 against the dollar, while Jefferies’ Chris Wood has switched his India portfolio allocation from ABB India to Hitachi Energy India.There is more across business and India: Nomura has initiated coverage on Meesho with a ₹167 target, implying potential downside; Bengaluru dosa brand Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation; Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi have won gold at the Asian Games; heavy rain has triggered a landslide in Sikkim; and a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28.Trump-Xi Meet: Trade truce extended, AI, Taiwan see little breakthrough, and other highlightsUS President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US as the world's two largest economies sought to put a floor under their increasingly competitive relationship, with trade, technology, critical minerals and major geopolitical flashpoints all on the table.The talks produced an extension of the fragile US-China trade truce but did not resolve some of the biggest differences between Washington and Beijing, including over artificial intelligence and Taiwan, in any major way.More HereEnd of West Asia war is for US to decide, says Iran's PezeshkianThe end of West Asia war rests upon the US, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who claimed that Tehran has always been committed to negotiations.“We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” Pezeshkian told Fox News.His remarks came a day after he delivered a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly, where he rejected US pressure and said Iran would not be forced into submission through military action.More HereWatch | Nepal PM Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGANepal PM Balendra Shah has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, weeks after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border region killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Shah called for the three countries to share satellite data and technical expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, strengthen joint early-warning systems and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.More HereWhy India did not sign an FTA with China, according to Piyush GoyalIndia had signed trade agreements with economies such as Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN bloc before 2014, but China presented a different challenge, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.Speaking at the PAFI 13th Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s FTAs before 2014 were largely with competing economies or countries with advanced industries. Those agreements gave India access to markets worth about $10 trillion, he said.More HereIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and food inflation weigh on market sentiment. He said a visible recovery in corporate earnings will be the key trigger for the market to improve.“Maybe for the next 6 months we do not go anywhere,” Sambre said, adding that investors may need to have a longer holding period before they start seeing returns.More HereChris Wood is betting on this capital goods stock for his India long-only portfolioChris Wood of Jefferies has made on change to his India long-only portfolio, replacing his 5% investment in ABB India, with an equal investment in Hitachi Energy India. Wood highlighted this change in his "Greed & fear" note on Friday, September 25.More HereRupee near 96 per dollar: What is driving the currency move todayThe Indian rupee opened at 95.90 against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, compared with Thursday’s close of 95.96, gaining 6 paise. According to traders cited by Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars before the local spot market opened, helping the rupee stay above the key 96-per-dollar level.More HereMeesho share price could fall 28%, Nomura warns citing these key risksShares of homegrown e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 25, after global brokerage firm Nomura initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Reduce’ rating and a price target of ₹167 per share.The target implies a potential downside of 28% from the stock’s last closing level on Thursday.More HereBenne: How two outsiders built a ₹350 Cr dosa business from nostalgiaNo chairs. No sambar. No delivery apps. And yet, Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation in just two years. What started with a craving for the Bengaluru-style dosa they grew up eating has become one of India’s most talked-about new-age food brands. On Young Turks Reloaded, Benne co-founders Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan join Shereen Bhan to unpack the business behind the buzz.More HereKamaljeet, Suruchi shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed team; India also win 3P team silver in rifleIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced an excellent performance to fire their way to the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games here on Friday, September 25, bouncing back in style after disappointing outings in their respective individual events.More HereHeavy rain triggers landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi, houses damaged, roads blockedA major landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of West Sikkim on the night of September 24, officials said.Debris moved towards inhabited areas and damaged multiple structures, including government quarters of the Power Department.More HereBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsA three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, with the United Forum of Bank Unions pressing for a five-day banking week. The strike follows the September 26-27 weekend, prompting the government and banks to take measures to reduce disruption to customers.Here is what bank customers need to know ahead of the strike.More Here

Good morning!India-China ties are back in focus as the world watches how the relationship between the two Asian giants evolves. At the same time, Beijing’s ties with Washington remain under scrutiny after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping extended their fragile trade truce, but failed to make major breakthroughs on AI and Taiwan.West Asia remains another major fault line. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US must decide whether to end the war, arguing that Tehran does not want to continue the conflict and remains committed to negotiations. Meanwhile, Nepal has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China, with joint efforts on satellite data, glacial lake monitoring and disaster response.Back home, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has explained why India did not sign an FTA with China, saying Beijing presented a different challenge from the economies India had entered trade agreements with before 2014. Markets, meanwhile, could remain rangebound: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit Sambre expects a six-month consolidation amid high oil prices, bond yields and food inflation. The rupee is holding just above ₹96 against the dollar, while Jefferies’ Chris Wood has switched his India portfolio allocation from ABB India to Hitachi Energy India.There is more across business and India: Nomura has initiated coverage on Meesho with a ₹167 target, implying potential downside; Bengaluru dosa brand Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation; Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi have won gold at the Asian Games; heavy rain has triggered a landslide in Sikkim; and a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28.Trump-Xi Meet: Trade truce extended, AI, Taiwan see little breakthrough, and other highlightsUS President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US as the world's two largest economies sought to put a floor under their increasingly competitive relationship, with trade, technology, critical minerals and major geopolitical flashpoints all on the table.The talks produced an extension of the fragile US-China trade truce but did not resolve some of the biggest differences between Washington and Beijing, including over artificial intelligence and Taiwan, in any major way.More HereEnd of West Asia war is for US to decide, says Iran's PezeshkianThe end of West Asia war rests upon the US, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who claimed that Tehran has always been committed to negotiations.“We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” Pezeshkian told Fox News.His remarks came a day after he delivered a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly, where he rejected US pressure and said Iran would not be forced into submission through military action.More HereWatch | Nepal PM Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGANepal PM Balendra Shah has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, weeks after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border region killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Shah called for the three countries to share satellite data and technical expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, strengthen joint early-warning systems and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.More HereWhy India did not sign an FTA with China, according to Piyush GoyalIndia had signed trade agreements with economies such as Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN bloc before 2014, but China presented a different challenge, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.Speaking at the PAFI 13th Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s FTAs before 2014 were largely with competing economies or countries with advanced industries. Those agreements gave India access to markets worth about $10 trillion, he said.More HereIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and food inflation weigh on market sentiment. He said a visible recovery in corporate earnings will be the key trigger for the market to improve.“Maybe for the next 6 months we do not go anywhere,” Sambre said, adding that investors may need to have a longer holding period before they start seeing returns.More HereChris Wood is betting on this capital goods stock for his India long-only portfolioChris Wood of Jefferies has made on change to his India long-only portfolio, replacing his 5% investment in ABB India, with an equal investment in Hitachi Energy India. Wood highlighted this change in his "Greed & fear" note on Friday, September 25.More HereRupee near 96 per dollar: What is driving the currency move todayThe Indian rupee opened at 95.90 against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, compared with Thursday’s close of 95.96, gaining 6 paise. According to traders cited by Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars before the local spot market opened, helping the rupee stay above the key 96-per-dollar level.More HereMeesho share price could fall 28%, Nomura warns citing these key risksShares of homegrown e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 25, after global brokerage firm Nomura initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Reduce’ rating and a price target of ₹167 per share.The target implies a potential downside of 28% from the stock’s last closing level on Thursday.More HereBenne: How two outsiders built a ₹350 Cr dosa business from nostalgiaNo chairs. No sambar. No delivery apps. And yet, Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation in just two years. What started with a craving for the Bengaluru-style dosa they grew up eating has become one of India’s most talked-about new-age food brands. On Young Turks Reloaded, Benne co-founders Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan join Shereen Bhan to unpack the business behind the buzz.More HereKamaljeet, Suruchi shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed team; India also win 3P team silver in rifleIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced an excellent performance to fire their way to the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games here on Friday, September 25, bouncing back in style after disappointing outings in their respective individual events.More HereHeavy rain triggers landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi, houses damaged, roads blockedA major landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of West Sikkim on the night of September 24, officials said.Debris moved towards inhabited areas and damaged multiple structures, including government quarters of the Power Department.More HereBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsA three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, with the United Forum of Bank Unions pressing for a five-day banking week. The strike follows the September 26-27 weekend, prompting the government and banks to take measures to reduce disruption to customers.Here is what bank customers need to know ahead of the strike.More Here

Good morning!India-China ties are back in focus as the world watches how the relationship between the two Asian giants evolves. At the same time, Beijing’s ties with Washington remain under scrutiny after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping extended their fragile trade truce, but failed to make major breakthroughs on AI and Taiwan.West Asia remains another major fault line. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US must decide whether to end the war, arguing that Tehran does not want to continue the conflict and remains committed to negotiations. Meanwhile, Nepal has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China, with joint efforts on satellite data, glacial lake monitoring and disaster response.Back home, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has explained why India did not sign an FTA with China, saying Beijing presented a different challenge from the economies India had entered trade agreements with before 2014. Markets, meanwhile, could remain rangebound: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit Sambre expects a six-month consolidation amid high oil prices, bond yields and food inflation. The rupee is holding just above ₹96 against the dollar, while Jefferies’ Chris Wood has switched his India portfolio allocation from ABB India to Hitachi Energy India.There is more across business and India: Nomura has initiated coverage on Meesho with a ₹167 target, implying potential downside; Bengaluru dosa brand Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation; Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi have won gold at the Asian Games; heavy rain has triggered a landslide in Sikkim; and a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28.Trump-Xi Meet: Trade truce extended, AI, Taiwan see little breakthrough, and other highlightsUS President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US as the world's two largest economies sought to put a floor under their increasingly competitive relationship, with trade, technology, critical minerals and major geopolitical flashpoints all on the table.The talks produced an extension of the fragile US-China trade truce but did not resolve some of the biggest differences between Washington and Beijing, including over artificial intelligence and Taiwan, in any major way.More HereEnd of West Asia war is for US to decide, says Iran's PezeshkianThe end of West Asia war rests upon the US, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who claimed that Tehran has always been committed to negotiations.“We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” Pezeshkian told Fox News.His remarks came a day after he delivered a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly, where he rejected US pressure and said Iran would not be forced into submission through military action.More HereWatch | Nepal PM Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGANepal PM Balendra Shah has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, weeks after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border region killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Shah called for the three countries to share satellite data and technical expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, strengthen joint early-warning systems and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.More HereWhy India did not sign an FTA with China, according to Piyush GoyalIndia had signed trade agreements with economies such as Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN bloc before 2014, but China presented a different challenge, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.Speaking at the PAFI 13th Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s FTAs before 2014 were largely with competing economies or countries with advanced industries. Those agreements gave India access to markets worth about $10 trillion, he said.More HereIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and food inflation weigh on market sentiment. He said a visible recovery in corporate earnings will be the key trigger for the market to improve.“Maybe for the next 6 months we do not go anywhere,” Sambre said, adding that investors may need to have a longer holding period before they start seeing returns.More HereChris Wood is betting on this capital goods stock for his India long-only portfolioChris Wood of Jefferies has made on change to his India long-only portfolio, replacing his 5% investment in ABB India, with an equal investment in Hitachi Energy India. Wood highlighted this change in his "Greed & fear" note on Friday, September 25.More HereRupee near 96 per dollar: What is driving the currency move todayThe Indian rupee opened at 95.90 against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, compared with Thursday’s close of 95.96, gaining 6 paise. According to traders cited by Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars before the local spot market opened, helping the rupee stay above the key 96-per-dollar level.More HereMeesho share price could fall 28%, Nomura warns citing these key risksShares of homegrown e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 25, after global brokerage firm Nomura initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Reduce’ rating and a price target of ₹167 per share.The target implies a potential downside of 28% from the stock’s last closing level on Thursday.More HereBenne: How two outsiders built a ₹350 Cr dosa business from nostalgiaNo chairs. No sambar. No delivery apps. And yet, Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation in just two years. What started with a craving for the Bengaluru-style dosa they grew up eating has become one of India’s most talked-about new-age food brands. On Young Turks Reloaded, Benne co-founders Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan join Shereen Bhan to unpack the business behind the buzz.More HereKamaljeet, Suruchi shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed team; India also win 3P team silver in rifleIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced an excellent performance to fire their way to the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games here on Friday, September 25, bouncing back in style after disappointing outings in their respective individual events.More HereHeavy rain triggers landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi, houses damaged, roads blockedA major landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of West Sikkim on the night of September 24, officials said.Debris moved towards inhabited areas and damaged multiple structures, including government quarters of the Power Department.More HereBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsA three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, with the United Forum of Bank Unions pressing for a five-day banking week. The strike follows the September 26-27 weekend, prompting the government and banks to take measures to reduce disruption to customers.Here is what bank customers need to know ahead of the strike.More Here

Good morning!India-China ties are back in focus as the world watches how the relationship between the two Asian giants evolves. At the same time, Beijing’s ties with Washington remain under scrutiny after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping extended their fragile trade truce, but failed to make major breakthroughs on AI and Taiwan.West Asia remains another major fault line. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US must decide whether to end the war, arguing that Tehran does not want to continue the conflict and remains committed to negotiations. Meanwhile, Nepal has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China, with joint efforts on satellite data, glacial lake monitoring and disaster response.Back home, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has explained why India did not sign an FTA with China, saying Beijing presented a different challenge from the economies India had entered trade agreements with before 2014. Markets, meanwhile, could remain rangebound: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit Sambre expects a six-month consolidation amid high oil prices, bond yields and food inflation. The rupee is holding just above ₹96 against the dollar, while Jefferies’ Chris Wood has switched his India portfolio allocation from ABB India to Hitachi Energy India.There is more across business and India: Nomura has initiated coverage on Meesho with a ₹167 target, implying potential downside; Bengaluru dosa brand Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation; Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi have won gold at the Asian Games; heavy rain has triggered a landslide in Sikkim; and a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28.Trump-Xi Meet: Trade truce extended, AI, Taiwan see little breakthrough, and other highlightsUS President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US as the world's two largest economies sought to put a floor under their increasingly competitive relationship, with trade, technology, critical minerals and major geopolitical flashpoints all on the table.The talks produced an extension of the fragile US-China trade truce but did not resolve some of the biggest differences between Washington and Beijing, including over artificial intelligence and Taiwan, in any major way.More HereEnd of West Asia war is for US to decide, says Iran's PezeshkianThe end of West Asia war rests upon the US, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who claimed that Tehran has always been committed to negotiations.“We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” Pezeshkian told Fox News.His remarks came a day after he delivered a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly, where he rejected US pressure and said Iran would not be forced into submission through military action.More HereWatch | Nepal PM Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGANepal PM Balendra Shah has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, weeks after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border region killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Shah called for the three countries to share satellite data and technical expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, strengthen joint early-warning systems and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.More HereWhy India did not sign an FTA with China, according to Piyush GoyalIndia had signed trade agreements with economies such as Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN bloc before 2014, but China presented a different challenge, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.Speaking at the PAFI 13th Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s FTAs before 2014 were largely with competing economies or countries with advanced industries. Those agreements gave India access to markets worth about $10 trillion, he said.More HereIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and food inflation weigh on market sentiment. He said a visible recovery in corporate earnings will be the key trigger for the market to improve.“Maybe for the next 6 months we do not go anywhere,” Sambre said, adding that investors may need to have a longer holding period before they start seeing returns.More HereChris Wood is betting on this capital goods stock for his India long-only portfolioChris Wood of Jefferies has made on change to his India long-only portfolio, replacing his 5% investment in ABB India, with an equal investment in Hitachi Energy India. Wood highlighted this change in his "Greed & fear" note on Friday, September 25.More HereRupee near 96 per dollar: What is driving the currency move todayThe Indian rupee opened at 95.90 against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, compared with Thursday’s close of 95.96, gaining 6 paise. According to traders cited by Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars before the local spot market opened, helping the rupee stay above the key 96-per-dollar level.More HereMeesho share price could fall 28%, Nomura warns citing these key risksShares of homegrown e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 25, after global brokerage firm Nomura initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Reduce’ rating and a price target of ₹167 per share.The target implies a potential downside of 28% from the stock’s last closing level on Thursday.More HereBenne: How two outsiders built a ₹350 Cr dosa business from nostalgiaNo chairs. No sambar. No delivery apps. And yet, Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation in just two years. What started with a craving for the Bengaluru-style dosa they grew up eating has become one of India’s most talked-about new-age food brands. On Young Turks Reloaded, Benne co-founders Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan join Shereen Bhan to unpack the business behind the buzz.More HereKamaljeet, Suruchi shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed team; India also win 3P team silver in rifleIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced an excellent performance to fire their way to the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games here on Friday, September 25, bouncing back in style after disappointing outings in their respective individual events.More HereHeavy rain triggers landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi, houses damaged, roads blockedA major landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of West Sikkim on the night of September 24, officials said.Debris moved towards inhabited areas and damaged multiple structures, including government quarters of the Power Department.More HereBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsA three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, with the United Forum of Bank Unions pressing for a five-day banking week. The strike follows the September 26-27 weekend, prompting the government and banks to take measures to reduce disruption to customers.Here is what bank customers need to know ahead of the strike.More Here

Good morning!India-China ties are back in focus as the world watches how the relationship between the two Asian giants evolves. At the same time, Beijing’s ties with Washington remain under scrutiny after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping extended their fragile trade truce, but failed to make major breakthroughs on AI and Taiwan.West Asia remains another major fault line. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US must decide whether to end the war, arguing that Tehran does not want to continue the conflict and remains committed to negotiations. Meanwhile, Nepal has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China, with joint efforts on satellite data, glacial lake monitoring and disaster response.Back home, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has explained why India did not sign an FTA with China, saying Beijing presented a different challenge from the economies India had entered trade agreements with before 2014. Markets, meanwhile, could remain rangebound: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit Sambre expects a six-month consolidation amid high oil prices, bond yields and food inflation. The rupee is holding just above ₹96 against the dollar, while Jefferies’ Chris Wood has switched his India portfolio allocation from ABB India to Hitachi Energy India.There is more across business and India: Nomura has initiated coverage on Meesho with a ₹167 target, implying potential downside; Bengaluru dosa brand Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation; Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi have won gold at the Asian Games; heavy rain has triggered a landslide in Sikkim; and a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28.Trump-Xi Meet: Trade truce extended, AI, Taiwan see little breakthrough, and other highlightsUS President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US as the world's two largest economies sought to put a floor under their increasingly competitive relationship, with trade, technology, critical minerals and major geopolitical flashpoints all on the table.The talks produced an extension of the fragile US-China trade truce but did not resolve some of the biggest differences between Washington and Beijing, including over artificial intelligence and Taiwan, in any major way.More HereEnd of West Asia war is for US to decide, says Iran's PezeshkianThe end of West Asia war rests upon the US, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who claimed that Tehran has always been committed to negotiations.“We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” Pezeshkian told Fox News.His remarks came a day after he delivered a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly, where he rejected US pressure and said Iran would not be forced into submission through military action.More HereWatch | Nepal PM Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGANepal PM Balendra Shah has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, weeks after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border region killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Shah called for the three countries to share satellite data and technical expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, strengthen joint early-warning systems and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.More HereWhy India did not sign an FTA with China, according to Piyush GoyalIndia had signed trade agreements with economies such as Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN bloc before 2014, but China presented a different challenge, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.Speaking at the PAFI 13th Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s FTAs before 2014 were largely with competing economies or countries with advanced industries. Those agreements gave India access to markets worth about $10 trillion, he said.More HereIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and food inflation weigh on market sentiment. He said a visible recovery in corporate earnings will be the key trigger for the market to improve.“Maybe for the next 6 months we do not go anywhere,” Sambre said, adding that investors may need to have a longer holding period before they start seeing returns.More HereChris Wood is betting on this capital goods stock for his India long-only portfolioChris Wood of Jefferies has made on change to his India long-only portfolio, replacing his 5% investment in ABB India, with an equal investment in Hitachi Energy India. Wood highlighted this change in his "Greed & fear" note on Friday, September 25.More HereRupee near 96 per dollar: What is driving the currency move todayThe Indian rupee opened at 95.90 against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, compared with Thursday’s close of 95.96, gaining 6 paise. According to traders cited by Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars before the local spot market opened, helping the rupee stay above the key 96-per-dollar level.More HereMeesho share price could fall 28%, Nomura warns citing these key risksShares of homegrown e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 25, after global brokerage firm Nomura initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Reduce’ rating and a price target of ₹167 per share.The target implies a potential downside of 28% from the stock’s last closing level on Thursday.More HereBenne: How two outsiders built a ₹350 Cr dosa business from nostalgiaNo chairs. No sambar. No delivery apps. And yet, Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation in just two years. What started with a craving for the Bengaluru-style dosa they grew up eating has become one of India’s most talked-about new-age food brands. On Young Turks Reloaded, Benne co-founders Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan join Shereen Bhan to unpack the business behind the buzz.More HereKamaljeet, Suruchi shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed team; India also win 3P team silver in rifleIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced an excellent performance to fire their way to the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games here on Friday, September 25, bouncing back in style after disappointing outings in their respective individual events.More HereHeavy rain triggers landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi, houses damaged, roads blockedA major landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of West Sikkim on the night of September 24, officials said.Debris moved towards inhabited areas and damaged multiple structures, including government quarters of the Power Department.More HereBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsA three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, with the United Forum of Bank Unions pressing for a five-day banking week. The strike follows the September 26-27 weekend, prompting the government and banks to take measures to reduce disruption to customers.Here is what bank customers need to know ahead of the strike.More Here

Good morning!India-China ties are back in focus as the world watches how the relationship between the two Asian giants evolves. At the same time, Beijing’s ties with Washington remain under scrutiny after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping extended their fragile trade truce, but failed to make major breakthroughs on AI and Taiwan.West Asia remains another major fault line. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US must decide whether to end the war, arguing that Tehran does not want to continue the conflict and remains committed to negotiations. Meanwhile, Nepal has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China, with joint efforts on satellite data, glacial lake monitoring and disaster response.Back home, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has explained why India did not sign an FTA with China, saying Beijing presented a different challenge from the economies India had entered trade agreements with before 2014. Markets, meanwhile, could remain rangebound: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit Sambre expects a six-month consolidation amid high oil prices, bond yields and food inflation. The rupee is holding just above ₹96 against the dollar, while Jefferies’ Chris Wood has switched his India portfolio allocation from ABB India to Hitachi Energy India.There is more across business and India: Nomura has initiated coverage on Meesho with a ₹167 target, implying potential downside; Bengaluru dosa brand Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation; Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi have won gold at the Asian Games; heavy rain has triggered a landslide in Sikkim; and a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28.Trump-Xi Meet: Trade truce extended, AI, Taiwan see little breakthrough, and other highlightsUS President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US as the world's two largest economies sought to put a floor under their increasingly competitive relationship, with trade, technology, critical minerals and major geopolitical flashpoints all on the table.The talks produced an extension of the fragile US-China trade truce but did not resolve some of the biggest differences between Washington and Beijing, including over artificial intelligence and Taiwan, in any major way.More HereEnd of West Asia war is for US to decide, says Iran's PezeshkianThe end of West Asia war rests upon the US, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who claimed that Tehran has always been committed to negotiations.“We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” Pezeshkian told Fox News.His remarks came a day after he delivered a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly, where he rejected US pressure and said Iran would not be forced into submission through military action.More HereWatch | Nepal PM Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGANepal PM Balendra Shah has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, weeks after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border region killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Shah called for the three countries to share satellite data and technical expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, strengthen joint early-warning systems and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.More HereWhy India did not sign an FTA with China, according to Piyush GoyalIndia had signed trade agreements with economies such as Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN bloc before 2014, but China presented a different challenge, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.Speaking at the PAFI 13th Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s FTAs before 2014 were largely with competing economies or countries with advanced industries. Those agreements gave India access to markets worth about $10 trillion, he said.More HereIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and food inflation weigh on market sentiment. He said a visible recovery in corporate earnings will be the key trigger for the market to improve.“Maybe for the next 6 months we do not go anywhere,” Sambre said, adding that investors may need to have a longer holding period before they start seeing returns.More HereChris Wood is betting on this capital goods stock for his India long-only portfolioChris Wood of Jefferies has made on change to his India long-only portfolio, replacing his 5% investment in ABB India, with an equal investment in Hitachi Energy India. Wood highlighted this change in his "Greed & fear" note on Friday, September 25.More HereRupee near 96 per dollar: What is driving the currency move todayThe Indian rupee opened at 95.90 against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, compared with Thursday’s close of 95.96, gaining 6 paise. According to traders cited by Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars before the local spot market opened, helping the rupee stay above the key 96-per-dollar level.More HereMeesho share price could fall 28%, Nomura warns citing these key risksShares of homegrown e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 25, after global brokerage firm Nomura initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Reduce’ rating and a price target of ₹167 per share.The target implies a potential downside of 28% from the stock’s last closing level on Thursday.More HereBenne: How two outsiders built a ₹350 Cr dosa business from nostalgiaNo chairs. No sambar. No delivery apps. And yet, Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation in just two years. What started with a craving for the Bengaluru-style dosa they grew up eating has become one of India’s most talked-about new-age food brands. On Young Turks Reloaded, Benne co-founders Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan join Shereen Bhan to unpack the business behind the buzz.More HereKamaljeet, Suruchi shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed team; India also win 3P team silver in rifleIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced an excellent performance to fire their way to the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games here on Friday, September 25, bouncing back in style after disappointing outings in their respective individual events.More HereHeavy rain triggers landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi, houses damaged, roads blockedA major landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of West Sikkim on the night of September 24, officials said.Debris moved towards inhabited areas and damaged multiple structures, including government quarters of the Power Department.More HereBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsA three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, with the United Forum of Bank Unions pressing for a five-day banking week. The strike follows the September 26-27 weekend, prompting the government and banks to take measures to reduce disruption to customers.Here is what bank customers need to know ahead of the strike.More Here

Good morning!India-China ties are back in focus as the world watches how the relationship between the two Asian giants evolves. At the same time, Beijing’s ties with Washington remain under scrutiny after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping extended their fragile trade truce, but failed to make major breakthroughs on AI and Taiwan.West Asia remains another major fault line. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US must decide whether to end the war, arguing that Tehran does not want to continue the conflict and remains committed to negotiations. Meanwhile, Nepal has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China, with joint efforts on satellite data, glacial lake monitoring and disaster response.Back home, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has explained why India did not sign an FTA with China, saying Beijing presented a different challenge from the economies India had entered trade agreements with before 2014. Markets, meanwhile, could remain rangebound: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit Sambre expects a six-month consolidation amid high oil prices, bond yields and food inflation. The rupee is holding just above ₹96 against the dollar, while Jefferies’ Chris Wood has switched his India portfolio allocation from ABB India to Hitachi Energy India.There is more across business and India: Nomura has initiated coverage on Meesho with a ₹167 target, implying potential downside; Bengaluru dosa brand Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation; Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi have won gold at the Asian Games; heavy rain has triggered a landslide in Sikkim; and a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28.Trump-Xi Meet: Trade truce extended, AI, Taiwan see little breakthrough, and other highlightsUS President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US as the world's two largest economies sought to put a floor under their increasingly competitive relationship, with trade, technology, critical minerals and major geopolitical flashpoints all on the table.The talks produced an extension of the fragile US-China trade truce but did not resolve some of the biggest differences between Washington and Beijing, including over artificial intelligence and Taiwan, in any major way.More HereEnd of West Asia war is for US to decide, says Iran's PezeshkianThe end of West Asia war rests upon the US, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who claimed that Tehran has always been committed to negotiations.“We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” Pezeshkian told Fox News.His remarks came a day after he delivered a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly, where he rejected US pressure and said Iran would not be forced into submission through military action.More HereWatch | Nepal PM Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGANepal PM Balendra Shah has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, weeks after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border region killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Shah called for the three countries to share satellite data and technical expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, strengthen joint early-warning systems and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.More HereWhy India did not sign an FTA with China, according to Piyush GoyalIndia had signed trade agreements with economies such as Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN bloc before 2014, but China presented a different challenge, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.Speaking at the PAFI 13th Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s FTAs before 2014 were largely with competing economies or countries with advanced industries. Those agreements gave India access to markets worth about $10 trillion, he said.More HereIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and food inflation weigh on market sentiment. He said a visible recovery in corporate earnings will be the key trigger for the market to improve.“Maybe for the next 6 months we do not go anywhere,” Sambre said, adding that investors may need to have a longer holding period before they start seeing returns.More HereChris Wood is betting on this capital goods stock for his India long-only portfolioChris Wood of Jefferies has made on change to his India long-only portfolio, replacing his 5% investment in ABB India, with an equal investment in Hitachi Energy India. Wood highlighted this change in his "Greed & fear" note on Friday, September 25.More HereRupee near 96 per dollar: What is driving the currency move todayThe Indian rupee opened at 95.90 against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, compared with Thursday’s close of 95.96, gaining 6 paise. According to traders cited by Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars before the local spot market opened, helping the rupee stay above the key 96-per-dollar level.More HereMeesho share price could fall 28%, Nomura warns citing these key risksShares of homegrown e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 25, after global brokerage firm Nomura initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Reduce’ rating and a price target of ₹167 per share.The target implies a potential downside of 28% from the stock’s last closing level on Thursday.More HereBenne: How two outsiders built a ₹350 Cr dosa business from nostalgiaNo chairs. No sambar. No delivery apps. And yet, Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation in just two years. What started with a craving for the Bengaluru-style dosa they grew up eating has become one of India’s most talked-about new-age food brands. On Young Turks Reloaded, Benne co-founders Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan join Shereen Bhan to unpack the business behind the buzz.More HereKamaljeet, Suruchi shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed team; India also win 3P team silver in rifleIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced an excellent performance to fire their way to the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games here on Friday, September 25, bouncing back in style after disappointing outings in their respective individual events.More HereHeavy rain triggers landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi, houses damaged, roads blockedA major landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of West Sikkim on the night of September 24, officials said.Debris moved towards inhabited areas and damaged multiple structures, including government quarters of the Power Department.More HereBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsA three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, with the United Forum of Bank Unions pressing for a five-day banking week. The strike follows the September 26-27 weekend, prompting the government and banks to take measures to reduce disruption to customers.Here is what bank customers need to know ahead of the strike.More Here

Good morning!India-China ties are back in focus as the world watches how the relationship between the two Asian giants evolves. At the same time, Beijing’s ties with Washington remain under scrutiny after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping extended their fragile trade truce, but failed to make major breakthroughs on AI and Taiwan.West Asia remains another major fault line. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US must decide whether to end the war, arguing that Tehran does not want to continue the conflict and remains committed to negotiations. Meanwhile, Nepal has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China, with joint efforts on satellite data, glacial lake monitoring and disaster response.Back home, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has explained why India did not sign an FTA with China, saying Beijing presented a different challenge from the economies India had entered trade agreements with before 2014. Markets, meanwhile, could remain rangebound: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit Sambre expects a six-month consolidation amid high oil prices, bond yields and food inflation. The rupee is holding just above ₹96 against the dollar, while Jefferies’ Chris Wood has switched his India portfolio allocation from ABB India to Hitachi Energy India.There is more across business and India: Nomura has initiated coverage on Meesho with a ₹167 target, implying potential downside; Bengaluru dosa brand Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation; Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi have won gold at the Asian Games; heavy rain has triggered a landslide in Sikkim; and a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28.Trump-Xi Meet: Trade truce extended, AI, Taiwan see little breakthrough, and other highlightsUS President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US as the world's two largest economies sought to put a floor under their increasingly competitive relationship, with trade, technology, critical minerals and major geopolitical flashpoints all on the table.The talks produced an extension of the fragile US-China trade truce but did not resolve some of the biggest differences between Washington and Beijing, including over artificial intelligence and Taiwan, in any major way.More HereEnd of West Asia war is for US to decide, says Iran's PezeshkianThe end of West Asia war rests upon the US, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who claimed that Tehran has always been committed to negotiations.“We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” Pezeshkian told Fox News.His remarks came a day after he delivered a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly, where he rejected US pressure and said Iran would not be forced into submission through military action.More HereWatch | Nepal PM Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGANepal PM Balendra Shah has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, weeks after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border region killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Shah called for the three countries to share satellite data and technical expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, strengthen joint early-warning systems and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.More HereWhy India did not sign an FTA with China, according to Piyush GoyalIndia had signed trade agreements with economies such as Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN bloc before 2014, but China presented a different challenge, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.Speaking at the PAFI 13th Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s FTAs before 2014 were largely with competing economies or countries with advanced industries. Those agreements gave India access to markets worth about $10 trillion, he said.More HereIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and food inflation weigh on market sentiment. He said a visible recovery in corporate earnings will be the key trigger for the market to improve.“Maybe for the next 6 months we do not go anywhere,” Sambre said, adding that investors may need to have a longer holding period before they start seeing returns.More HereChris Wood is betting on this capital goods stock for his India long-only portfolioChris Wood of Jefferies has made on change to his India long-only portfolio, replacing his 5% investment in ABB India, with an equal investment in Hitachi Energy India. Wood highlighted this change in his "Greed & fear" note on Friday, September 25.More HereRupee near 96 per dollar: What is driving the currency move todayThe Indian rupee opened at 95.90 against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, compared with Thursday’s close of 95.96, gaining 6 paise. According to traders cited by Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars before the local spot market opened, helping the rupee stay above the key 96-per-dollar level.More HereMeesho share price could fall 28%, Nomura warns citing these key risksShares of homegrown e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 25, after global brokerage firm Nomura initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Reduce’ rating and a price target of ₹167 per share.The target implies a potential downside of 28% from the stock’s last closing level on Thursday.More HereBenne: How two outsiders built a ₹350 Cr dosa business from nostalgiaNo chairs. No sambar. No delivery apps. And yet, Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation in just two years. What started with a craving for the Bengaluru-style dosa they grew up eating has become one of India’s most talked-about new-age food brands. On Young Turks Reloaded, Benne co-founders Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan join Shereen Bhan to unpack the business behind the buzz.More HereKamaljeet, Suruchi shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed team; India also win 3P team silver in rifleIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced an excellent performance to fire their way to the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games here on Friday, September 25, bouncing back in style after disappointing outings in their respective individual events.More HereHeavy rain triggers landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi, houses damaged, roads blockedA major landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of West Sikkim on the night of September 24, officials said.Debris moved towards inhabited areas and damaged multiple structures, including government quarters of the Power Department.More HereBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsA three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, with the United Forum of Bank Unions pressing for a five-day banking week. The strike follows the September 26-27 weekend, prompting the government and banks to take measures to reduce disruption to customers.Here is what bank customers need to know ahead of the strike.More Here

Good morning!India-China ties are back in focus as the world watches how the relationship between the two Asian giants evolves. At the same time, Beijing’s ties with Washington remain under scrutiny after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping extended their fragile trade truce, but failed to make major breakthroughs on AI and Taiwan.West Asia remains another major fault line. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US must decide whether to end the war, arguing that Tehran does not want to continue the conflict and remains committed to negotiations. Meanwhile, Nepal has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China, with joint efforts on satellite data, glacial lake monitoring and disaster response.Back home, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has explained why India did not sign an FTA with China, saying Beijing presented a different challenge from the economies India had entered trade agreements with before 2014. Markets, meanwhile, could remain rangebound: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit Sambre expects a six-month consolidation amid high oil prices, bond yields and food inflation. The rupee is holding just above ₹96 against the dollar, while Jefferies’ Chris Wood has switched his India portfolio allocation from ABB India to Hitachi Energy India.There is more across business and India: Nomura has initiated coverage on Meesho with a ₹167 target, implying potential downside; Bengaluru dosa brand Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation; Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi have won gold at the Asian Games; heavy rain has triggered a landslide in Sikkim; and a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28.Trump-Xi Meet: Trade truce extended, AI, Taiwan see little breakthrough, and other highlightsUS President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US as the world's two largest economies sought to put a floor under their increasingly competitive relationship, with trade, technology, critical minerals and major geopolitical flashpoints all on the table.The talks produced an extension of the fragile US-China trade truce but did not resolve some of the biggest differences between Washington and Beijing, including over artificial intelligence and Taiwan, in any major way.More HereEnd of West Asia war is for US to decide, says Iran's PezeshkianThe end of West Asia war rests upon the US, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who claimed that Tehran has always been committed to negotiations.“We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” Pezeshkian told Fox News.His remarks came a day after he delivered a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly, where he rejected US pressure and said Iran would not be forced into submission through military action.More HereWatch | Nepal PM Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGANepal PM Balendra Shah has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, weeks after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border region killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Shah called for the three countries to share satellite data and technical expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, strengthen joint early-warning systems and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.More HereWhy India did not sign an FTA with China, according to Piyush GoyalIndia had signed trade agreements with economies such as Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN bloc before 2014, but China presented a different challenge, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.Speaking at the PAFI 13th Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s FTAs before 2014 were largely with competing economies or countries with advanced industries. Those agreements gave India access to markets worth about $10 trillion, he said.More HereIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and food inflation weigh on market sentiment. He said a visible recovery in corporate earnings will be the key trigger for the market to improve.“Maybe for the next 6 months we do not go anywhere,” Sambre said, adding that investors may need to have a longer holding period before they start seeing returns.More HereChris Wood is betting on this capital goods stock for his India long-only portfolioChris Wood of Jefferies has made on change to his India long-only portfolio, replacing his 5% investment in ABB India, with an equal investment in Hitachi Energy India. Wood highlighted this change in his "Greed & fear" note on Friday, September 25.More HereRupee near 96 per dollar: What is driving the currency move todayThe Indian rupee opened at 95.90 against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, compared with Thursday’s close of 95.96, gaining 6 paise. According to traders cited by Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars before the local spot market opened, helping the rupee stay above the key 96-per-dollar level.More HereMeesho share price could fall 28%, Nomura warns citing these key risksShares of homegrown e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 25, after global brokerage firm Nomura initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Reduce’ rating and a price target of ₹167 per share.The target implies a potential downside of 28% from the stock’s last closing level on Thursday.More HereBenne: How two outsiders built a ₹350 Cr dosa business from nostalgiaNo chairs. No sambar. No delivery apps. And yet, Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation in just two years. What started with a craving for the Bengaluru-style dosa they grew up eating has become one of India’s most talked-about new-age food brands. On Young Turks Reloaded, Benne co-founders Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan join Shereen Bhan to unpack the business behind the buzz.More HereKamaljeet, Suruchi shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed team; India also win 3P team silver in rifleIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced an excellent performance to fire their way to the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games here on Friday, September 25, bouncing back in style after disappointing outings in their respective individual events.More HereHeavy rain triggers landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi, houses damaged, roads blockedA major landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of West Sikkim on the night of September 24, officials said.Debris moved towards inhabited areas and damaged multiple structures, including government quarters of the Power Department.More HereBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsA three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, with the United Forum of Bank Unions pressing for a five-day banking week. The strike follows the September 26-27 weekend, prompting the government and banks to take measures to reduce disruption to customers.Here is what bank customers need to know ahead of the strike.More Here

Good morning!India-China ties are back in focus as the world watches how the relationship between the two Asian giants evolves. At the same time, Beijing’s ties with Washington remain under scrutiny after Donald Trump and Xi Jinping extended their fragile trade truce, but failed to make major breakthroughs on AI and Taiwan.West Asia remains another major fault line. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the US must decide whether to end the war, arguing that Tehran does not want to continue the conflict and remains committed to negotiations. Meanwhile, Nepal has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China, with joint efforts on satellite data, glacial lake monitoring and disaster response.Back home, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has explained why India did not sign an FTA with China, saying Beijing presented a different challenge from the economies India had entered trade agreements with before 2014. Markets, meanwhile, could remain rangebound: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit Sambre expects a six-month consolidation amid high oil prices, bond yields and food inflation. The rupee is holding just above ₹96 against the dollar, while Jefferies’ Chris Wood has switched his India portfolio allocation from ABB India to Hitachi Energy India.There is more across business and India: Nomura has initiated coverage on Meesho with a ₹167 target, implying potential downside; Bengaluru dosa brand Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation; Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi have won gold at the Asian Games; heavy rain has triggered a landslide in Sikkim; and a three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28.Trump-Xi Meet: Trade truce extended, AI, Taiwan see little breakthrough, and other highlightsUS President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US as the world's two largest economies sought to put a floor under their increasingly competitive relationship, with trade, technology, critical minerals and major geopolitical flashpoints all on the table.The talks produced an extension of the fragile US-China trade truce but did not resolve some of the biggest differences between Washington and Beijing, including over artificial intelligence and Taiwan, in any major way.More HereEnd of West Asia war is for US to decide, says Iran's PezeshkianThe end of West Asia war rests upon the US, according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who claimed that Tehran has always been committed to negotiations.“We do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not,” Pezeshkian told Fox News.His remarks came a day after he delivered a rare wartime speech at the UN General Assembly, where he rejected US pressure and said Iran would not be forced into submission through military action.More HereWatch | Nepal PM Shah proposes Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism at UNGANepal PM Balendra Shah has proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, weeks after devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border region killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing.Addressing the UN General Assembly, Shah called for the three countries to share satellite data and technical expertise, monitor dangerous glacial lakes, strengthen joint early-warning systems and coordinate cross-border disaster assistance.More HereWhy India did not sign an FTA with China, according to Piyush GoyalIndia had signed trade agreements with economies such as Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN bloc before 2014, but China presented a different challenge, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.Speaking at the PAFI 13th Annual Forum 2026 in New Delhi, Goyal said India’s FTAs before 2014 were largely with competing economies or countries with advanced industries. Those agreements gave India access to markets worth about $10 trillion, he said.More HereIndian markets may consolidate for 6 months amid macro risks: DSP Mutual Fund’s Vinit SambreVinit Sambre, Head of Equities at DSP Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to remain in a consolidation phase for the next six months as rising bond yields, higher oil prices and food inflation weigh on market sentiment. He said a visible recovery in corporate earnings will be the key trigger for the market to improve.“Maybe for the next 6 months we do not go anywhere,” Sambre said, adding that investors may need to have a longer holding period before they start seeing returns.More HereChris Wood is betting on this capital goods stock for his India long-only portfolioChris Wood of Jefferies has made on change to his India long-only portfolio, replacing his 5% investment in ABB India, with an equal investment in Hitachi Energy India. Wood highlighted this change in his "Greed & fear" note on Friday, September 25.More HereRupee near 96 per dollar: What is driving the currency move todayThe Indian rupee opened at 95.90 against the US dollar on Friday, September 25, compared with Thursday’s close of 95.96, gaining 6 paise. According to traders cited by Reuters, the Reserve Bank of India likely sold dollars before the local spot market opened, helping the rupee stay above the key 96-per-dollar level.More HereMeesho share price could fall 28%, Nomura warns citing these key risksShares of homegrown e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 25, after global brokerage firm Nomura initiated coverage on the stock with a ‘Reduce’ rating and a price target of ₹167 per share.The target implies a potential downside of 28% from the stock’s last closing level on Thursday.More HereBenne: How two outsiders built a ₹350 Cr dosa business from nostalgiaNo chairs. No sambar. No delivery apps. And yet, Benne has built a reported ₹350 crore valuation in just two years. What started with a craving for the Bengaluru-style dosa they grew up eating has become one of India’s most talked-about new-age food brands. On Young Turks Reloaded, Benne co-founders Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan join Shereen Bhan to unpack the business behind the buzz.More HereKamaljeet, Suruchi shoot gold in 10m air pistol mixed team; India also win 3P team silver in rifleIndian shooters Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet produced an excellent performance to fire their way to the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games here on Friday, September 25, bouncing back in style after disappointing outings in their respective individual events.More HereHeavy rain triggers landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi, houses damaged, roads blockedA major landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall damaged several houses in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of West Sikkim on the night of September 24, officials said.Debris moved towards inhabited areas and damaged multiple structures, including government quarters of the Power Department.More HereBank strike from September 28: Sunday opening, advance salary and key detailsA three-day nationwide bank strike is scheduled from September 28 to September 30, with the United Forum of Bank Unions pressing for a five-day banking week. The strike follows the September 26-27 weekend, prompting the government and banks to take measures to reduce disruption to customers.Here is what bank customers need to know ahead of the strike.More Here