Govt cuts sugar stock holding limit for dealers to 2,000 quintals in Sep 15-Nov 30 festive period

IANS | September 1, 2026 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) In a bid to ensure adequate availability of sugar in the domestic market and to prevent hoarding and speculative trading of the essential commodity in the festive season, the government on Tuesday announced to reduce the stock holding limit for sugar dealers from 4,000 quintals to 2,000 quintals, effective from September 15 till November 30, 2026.

Mahindra & Mahindra's auto sales rise 42 pc in August

IANS | September 1, 2026 12:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Automobile firm Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Tuesday said its overall auto sales for August 2026 stood at 1,07,648 vehicles, an increase of 42 per cent year-on-year, including exports.

Tim Cook era ends as John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO

IANS | September 1, 2026 10:31 AM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) US-based technology giant Apple on Tuesday formally ushered in a new leadership era as John Ternus took over as chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Tim Cook -- who led the world's most valuable technology company for 15 years.

UPI transactions surge by 20 pc to Rs 29.82 lakh crore in August

IANS | September 1, 2026 9:47 AM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction volumes went up 22 per cent (year-on-year) to 24.51 billion in the month of August, while UPI transaction value surged 20 per cent to Rs 29.82 lakh crore last month, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Tuesday.