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  1. Aug 28

    Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, August 28, 2026

    45 Indian power plants face critically low coal stocks amid monsoon disruption Coal inventories at several thermal power plants have fallen to critical levels as monsoon rains disrupt supplies and electricity demand remains high. Government data shows 45 power plants are operating with critically low coal stocks, raising concerns about fuel availability for power generation. ChatGPT Ads set to rewrite the rules of digital advertising in India OpenAI is set to roll out advertising on ChatGPT in India for logged-in users on its Free and Go plans. The company says ads will not affect ChatGPT’s responses, but the move is expected to accelerate the shift towards contextual advertising and create new opportunities for businesses. Maharashtra sold most PVs, CVs in Q1 FY27: SIAM Maharashtra recorded the highest passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle sales among all States in the first quarter of FY27, according to SIAM data. The State outperformed Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, reinforcing its position as India’s largest automotive market. 100% FDI, Insurance for All by 2047 provide great opportunities for Canadian firms: FM Sitharaman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has invited Canadian insurance firms and pension funds to increase investments in India. Highlighting the country’s 100 per cent FDI policy in the insurance sector and the goal of achieving Insurance for All by 2047, she said India offers significant long-term opportunities for global investors. (Research and VO: Siddharth Mathew Cherian)

  2. Aug 27

    Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, August 27, 2026

    Sugar prices ease as mill gate rates fall after record highs Mill gate and wholesale sugar prices have begun easing after touching record highs last week. Industry sources say mill gate prices have fallen by around ₹1,500 a quintal, while wholesale rates have softened across major cities. However, retail sugar prices continue to remain above ₹60 a kilogram. NCLT clears Subhash Chandra’s ₹6.5 crore repayment plan against ₹22,006 crore claims The National Company Law Tribunal has approved Zee Group founder Subhash Chandra’s revised repayment plan in a personal insolvency case. The plan allows repayment of ₹6.5 crore against admitted claims of more than ₹22,000 crore, translating to a recovery of about 0.03 per cent for creditors. Chennai Airport’s proposed Terminal 5 may be built between two runways Chennai Airport is exploring plans for a new Terminal 5 on an under-utilised parcel between its two runways. Officials say the proposed terminal could increase annual passenger handling capacity to around 55 million while requiring minimal land acquisition. Detailed studies and approvals are still pending. Promoters cash in on rally with ₹13,000 crore worth of August block deals Promoters and investors are using the recent market rally to monetise holdings through bulk and block deals. August has seen transactions worth around ₹13,000 crore, with major deals involving Groww parent Billionbrains Garage Ventures and Welspun Corp. Analysts say strong valuations are encouraging stake sales despite subdued movement in the broader market.

  3. Aug 26

    Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, August 26, 2026

    Defence Ministry opens DRDO’s conventional missile tech to private companies In a major step towards opening up missile manufacturing, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of DRDO-developed conventional missile technologies to private companies. The decision comes nearly three months after businessline reported on the government’s plan to reduce the dominance of defence PSUs in missile production. Earlier this year, several DRDO tactical missile projects were allocated to a mix of public and private firms, including Adani, Bharat Forge, ICOMM and Solar Defence, signalling a broader push to expand private sector participation in defence manufacturing. Centre weighs 100% random dope testing of airline pilots The Centre is considering expanding mandatory drug testing for airline pilots from the current 10 per cent requirement to 100 per cent, with tests conducted at random intervals. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the proposal has been communicated to the DGCA. If implemented, India would become the first country to require random drug testing for all airline pilots. Indian airlines currently employ more than 11,000 pilots, with the total pilot population in the country estimated at around 25,000. US sanctions four Indian firms under Iran-focused ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ The United States has sanctioned four India-based companies for their alleged involvement in importing Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products under its new Operation Economic Outcast campaign targeting Iran’s revenues. The companies named are Portease Partners LLP, Sadashiva Overseas Ltd, PP Softtech Pvt Ltd and Prakrutees Infra Impex India Pvt Ltd. The Indian government is monitoring the situation and awaiting further details on the nature and scope of the sanctions before deciding its response. Karnataka suspends food licences of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket over Datura listings Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has suspended the food licences and registrations of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket after poisonous Datura fruits and seeds were found being sold on their platforms as food products. The regulator has directed the companies to immediately remove all Datura-related listings, advertisements and promotional material. Officials said Datura is poisonous and its sale for human consumption is not permitted under food safety regulations. (Research and VO: Siddharth Mathew Cherian)

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