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PB Fintech shares fell to ₹1,285.20 from the previous close of ₹1,890 after IRDAI proposed changes to insurance distribution costs and commissions. The consultation paper also targets misleading website designs and mis-selling, raising concerns about pressure on Policybazaar's per-policy earnings and triggering a sharp investor response.
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Public sector banks and regional rural banks will operate normally on Sunday, September 27, after the Finance Ministry and RBI approved the move ahead of the United Forum of Bank Unions strike scheduled from September 28 to September 30. The decision is intended to give customers access to branch-based banking before the proposed industrial action.
Business
Shares of an Indian company ended 20% higher after news emerged that its promoter company was selling a stake. The report links the sharp market move to the stake-sale development, but it does not identify the company, the promoter or the size of the stake involved.
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The Central Government has lowered basic customs duty on crude and refined soybean and palm oils, while removing the duty on crude sunflower oil. The changes are scheduled to take effect from September 24, according to related current coverage.
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The Reserve Bank of India is encouraging payment innovations through HaRBInger, including ideas that could allow digital rupee transactions without internet connectivity. highlights Bluetooth and NFC as possible ways to support offline e₹ payments, pointing to broader possibilities for digital transactions.
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RBI’s revised fixed deposit guidelines will require banks to follow uniform rates for matching deposits made on the same day, while publishing applicable rates online. The changes take effect from 1 October 2026 and also set disclosure requirements for bulk deposits of ₹3 crore or more.
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Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire’s chairman and transferred the company’s leadership to his son, Howard Buffett. He will remain associated with the business as honorary chairman. The 96-year-old investor is still listed among the world’s top 10 billionaires, with a net worth of $145 billion.
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Adidas has confirmed reductions in some technology roles in India, while the number of affected employees remains undisclosed. The cuts were communicated during a town hall meeting on 15 September at the company’s Gurugram tech hub, where about 700 people work, according to reports.
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The Finance Ministry has said the new UPI framework will not affect person-to-person payments. According to its statement, UPI will continue to be free for individuals, while 96% of merchant transactions will also remain free. Banks are expected to decide on charges for some higher-value merchant transactions.
Business
The NSE IPO has a price band of ₹1,700-₹1,785 per share, while its grey market premium is around ₹207. Based on the upper band, the implied listing price is about ₹1,992, or an estimated 11.60% premium. The issue will be entirely an offer for sale and open in September 2026.
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Gold and silver prices were unchanged on 14 September 2026 because the bullion market was closed for Ganesh Chaturthi. In Delhi, 24-carat gold was priced at Rs 15,472 per gram, while silver stood at Rs 2,44,900 per kilogram, excluding GST, TCS and other applicable charges.
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The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has ordered that individuals, businesses, digital platforms and professionals must obtain government approval before displaying, reproducing or using the official logo of the Indian Patent Office in any medium.
