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The Financial Express is an Indian English-language business newspaper. It is published by the Indian Express group since 1961. The FE specialises in India and international business and financial news. Source
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| Scope | National |
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| Language | English, Hindi |
| Country | India |
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Search ArticlesTRAI repeals 12-min TV ad cap after govt move to remove ceiling
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has repealed the regulation that capped television advertising at 12 minutes in a clock hour, following the Central government’s removal of the corresponding provision under the Cable Television Networks Rules. TRAI issued the Standards of Quality of Service (Duration of Advertisements in Television Channels) (Repealing) Regulations, 2026 on Thursday, formally withdrawing the 2012 regulation and all orders and directions issued under them.
Higher EPFO pension: Who is eligible, who benefits, and what are the rules now?
Some media reports last month claimed that the Department of Expenditure has reportedly approved hiking the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. However, EPFO CEO Ramesh Krishnamurthi has stated that there is no proposal to reopen the option for pension on higher wages. This implies that the basic EPF wage ceiling remains at Rs 15,000, and the mandatory 12% contribution guidelines apply.
IBBI asks insolvency professionals to flag suspected misuse of IBC
The insolvency regulator has directed insolvency professionals (IPs) to scrutinise corporate insolvency resolution processes (CIRPs) for possible misuse of the insolvency framework and approach the adjudicating authority when there are reasonable grounds to suspect fraudulent or malicious intent.
Hero Motors IPO: 5 key risks investors should know about Rs 1,000 crore issue
Of the total float, the company will raise Rs 600 crore through the issuance of 7.14 crore equity shares, while promoter group will offload 4.56 crore shares aggregating Rs 400 crore through the offer for sale route. While markets highly anticipate this issue, participants should monitor in case they wish to apply for the same: High revenue generation from ten clients Over the past three fiscal years, the company has generated more than 70% of its revenue from its top ten customers.
Canara Bank to raise up to Rs 4,500 cr via AT-1 bonds
Canara Bank is planning to raise up to Rs 4,500 crore through Basel III-compliant additional tier 1 (AT-1) bonds, it said on Thursday. This is part of the board-approved fundraising proposal to mobilise up to Rs 4,500 crore through AT-1 bonds and Rs 4,000 crore through Tier 2 bonds.
Birla Estates targets top-3 spot in key India markets
The company, which is into premium and luxury housing, is looking to go deeper into micro markets of the four regions which account for three fourth of national residential pie. “We made early inroads in Mumbai, Bangalore, NCR. We are now looking to expand more in Pune. It is very strong market for us,” said KT Jithendran, managing director and CEO, Birla Estates in an interaction with FE. The company has two projects in Pune.
Sugar mills told to furnish monthly output, sale data
The government has urged sugar mills to ensure adequate supplies during the coming festive season so that prices remain stable, a Food Ministry official said on Thursday. “We have asked mills to provide accurate monthly production and sugar sale data, and it is the collective responsibility of the entire sector to ensure that prices remain stable.
‘Super El Nino’ is coming: What it could mean for US food prices, power bills and economy
The forecast also puts the odds of an unusually powerful El Nino at a historic level. The Climate Prediction Center says there is a 69% chance during October-December 2026 that the event will exceed the strength of previous El Nino events dating back to 1950. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on September 3 that El Nino had become firmly established and would strengthen further in the coming months.
Top 50 districts drive a third of informal sector activity: MoSPI
The first-ever district-level estimates of the unincorporated non-agricultural sector reveal a sharp concentration of economic activity across districts, with the top 50 districts driving nearly one-third of the sector’s activity, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said on Thursday.
Retail rush pushes monthly SIP contributions to record high in August
Retail investors stepped up their mutual fund bets in August, pushing monthly systematic investment plan (SIP) contributions to an all-time high of Rs 32,297 crore, the second record set this year. The number of SIP-contributing accounts also crossed the 100-million milestone, rising by 1.2 million during the month to 100.2 million. The mutual fund industry’s net assets under management climbed 1.5% to a record Rs 87.08 lakh crore.