The parliamentary approval marks another step towards implementation of the India-New Zealand FTA, with both sides having set out measures covering trade in goods and services, investment, agriculture, mobility and customs procedures.

https://www.livemint.com/economy/indianew-zealand-fta-new-zealand-clears-path-for-trade-deal-what-it-means-11789550057021.html

Rahul Gandhi Demands Rollback Of ‘UPI Tax’ As Govt Sets 0.4% MDR On Payments Above ₹2,000.

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The US Federal Reserve is set to announce policy verdict later today, Wednesday, 16 September with markets bracing for a fresh rate hike as inflation, bond yields and oil prices continue to climb.

US Fed rate hike after 3 years? Here’s what it could mean for Indian stock markets
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/us-fed-rate-hike-after-3-years-here-s-what-it-could-mean-for-indian-stock-markets-11789558809596.html

SBI is hiring for senior roles, including a Group Chief Information Security Officer, with IT qualifications. Marketing Executive and Dean positions are also available.

Check eligibility, qualification 👇
https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/25-crore-salary-sbi-seeks-candidates-for-cybersecurity-and-other-senior-jobs-check-eligibility-qualification-11789562257713.html

🤖 Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has joined the debate over whether the AI race needs to slow down, days after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a slower pace and stronger safety measures. What’s driving the growing push to rethink frontier AI development?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aJhNBOwWCI

#MintPremium | MDR on UPI payments is not expected to significantly impact overall transaction volumes, given that only 4% of total UPI transactions are expected to be eligible for such a charge. However, the charge has created a lot of noise around its potential impact on UPI usage.

Mint Explainer 👇
https://livemint.com/industry/upi-mdr-charges-impact-on-transactions-users-merchants-11789558947180.html

US plans to deliver powerful weapons to Israel in $2.8 billion sale.

What’s in the package and what it means 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/us-plans-to-deliver-powerful-weapons-to-israel-in-2-8-billion-sale-what-s-in-the-package-and-what-it-means-11789569530965.html

NSE IPO looks cheap at Rs 1,785... But here’s the catch!

Watch to know 📹
https://youtube.com/shorts/P1OnsW4No7U

A new US sanctions bill targeting Russia could allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil, raising concerns for India. If passed, could tariffs become Washington’s next pressure tool on New Delhi?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqDvjINADPw

United States Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announced a 25 bps interest rate hike today. This is the first time the central bank has increased benchmark since 2023.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/us-fed-meeting-2026-live-updates-interest-rate-decision-today-us-economy-fed-interest-rate-kevin-warsh-16-september-11789571646644.html

#MintMarkets | Market expert Raja Venkatraman shares his top stock picks for 17 September.

Here’s his technical outlook and trade strategy 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/raja-venkatraman-recommends-three-stocks-for-17-september-11789605334535.html

#MintMarkets | Breakout stocks to buy: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five breakout stocks to buy today.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/top-5-breakout-stocks-to-buy-today-by-sumeet-bagadia-heritage-foods-hdfc-bank-jk-paper-check-stop-loss-target-price-11789579791253.html

The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in 2023 to combat persistent inflation above its 2% target. Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh indicated an improving economy while other central banks are also increasing rates amidst global concerns.

https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/another-fed-hike-to-follow-goldman-sachs-says-us-federal-reserve-could-raise-interest-rates-again-in-october-11789612511201.html

#MintMarkets | Indian equity markets opened lower on Thursday, with both benchmark indices trading in the red. The Sensex stood at 74,182.62, down 153.83 points, while the Nifty was at 23,195.25, declining 22.35 points.

https://www.livemint.com/market

NSE MD & CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan spoke exclusively to Mint Editor Prashant V. Singh on the much-awaited NSE IPO.

Here’s what he said on why investors may consider applying for the IPO.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=njRP-ViA0gc

#MintMarkets | IPOs listing: Rentomojo, Karamtara Engineering to LCC Projects — six IPOs list today, delivers up to 30% premium.

Details here 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/ipos-listing-rentomojo-karamtara-engineering-to-lcc-projects-six-ipos-list-today-delivers-up-to-30-premium-11789618177065.html

#MintMarkets | The board of directors of Tata Sons will meet today to discuss ways to comply with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mandatory listing directives.

Only 3 options, one is IPO, check other 2 as expert weighs in 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/ipo/tata-sons-listing-1st-board-meeting-after-rbi-directive-only-3-options-one-is-ipo-check-other-2-as-expert-weighs-in-11789615193609.html

India is dependent on the global economy & our government bonds came under pressure this week, with the benchmark 10-year yield moving above 7%.India’s bond market is increasingly being driven by the country’s growth and inflation outlook but also global factors like US interest rates, or bond yields as they call it.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGJF-vAVinQ

The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 bps to 3.75%-4%, marking its first hike since July 2023. Stubborn inflation, geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices remain key concerns, while US stocks ended lower after the decision.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TCdYPUNgAA

After India doubled import duties on gold earlier this year, duty-evaded gold has become far cheaper in comparison. As a precious metal, even a tiny amount of gold earns a fortune for the smuggler.

https://www.livemint.com/news/gold-smuggling-gold-seizures-directorate-of-revenue-intelligence-dri-gold-imports-gold-import-duty-gold-duty-hike-11789616153255.html

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#BreakingNews | The board of Tata Sons has approved a fresh five-year term for N Chandrasekaran as executive chairman. It reverses Chandrasekaran's decision last month not to seek reappointment.

https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/tata-sons-board-meeting-outcome-today-decision-reversal-n-chandrasekharan-gets-5-yr-extension-eyes-on-ipo-11789636936582.html