Overview
The Friday, 25 September 2026 edition of The Economic Times presents developments across business, financial markets, public policy, technology, politics and international affairs. Major coverage includes developments involving Tata Electronics and Tata Sons, volatility in domestic markets, proposed insurance-sector reforms and new investment regulations.
The edition also covers India’s power-distribution policy, artificial-intelligence investment, consumer regulation, digital payments, international diplomacy and negotiations concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
Details
Publication: The Economic Times
Edition date: Friday, 25 September 2026
Tata Electronics: The lead coverage examines recent gains and setbacks involving Tata Electronics.
Market decline: Domestic markets reportedly declined amid higher oil prices, pressure in the bond market and developments involving the insurance regulator.
Tata Sons leadership: Tata Sons reportedly rejected Noel Tata’s objection and maintained that the decision concerning N. Chandrasekaran was valid.
OBC creamy-layer criteria: The government is seeking prospective application of the criteria governing the OBC creamy layer.
Cauvery matter: The Supreme Court has sought Karnataka’s response to a plea filed by Tamil Nadu concerning the Cauvery issue.
Insurance mis-selling: A proposed clawback mechanism for cases involving insurance mis-selling is among the important corporate and regulatory stories.
Policybazaar strategy: Policybazaar is reportedly exploring business opportunities beyond insurance distribution.
UPI merchant charges: The edition reports that a merchant discount rate on UPI transactions could help recover as much as ₹15,000 crore during the first year.
Power-distribution policy: A proposed power policy could establish the framework for shared electricity-distribution networks.
India–US trade: Union Minister Piyush Goyal indicated that the India–US trade agreement had been finalised.
Market regulations: SEBI has approved new rules intended to broaden the investment opportunities available to market participants.
NSE market debut: NSE reportedly debuted at ₹1,800 and ended the session as India’s eleventh-largest company by market value.
AI and computing ecosystem: The government is reportedly considering a ₹20,000 crore fund to support frontier artificial intelligence and computing capabilities.
Food labelling: FSSAI is planning to prohibit the use of the term “paneer” for non-dairy products.
Beauty-sector investment: The Nykaa–L’Oréal BOLD fund is looking at investment opportunities involving beauty brands.
Strait of Hormuz: The United States and Iran are reportedly discussing a phased agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
