Economic News Today – 19 September 2026 | Top Business & Financial News
Financial & Business News
Dishwasher Prices Fall Up To ₹7,500 After GST Cut.
Let’s start with today’s economic and business news — after the GST rate cut to 18%, dishwasher prices fell by up to ₹7,500, now starting at ₹25,000, bringing them within reach of ordinary households, with first-half sales up 49%.
Moody’s Raises India’s FY27 Growth Forecast To 7%.
Moody’s raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7%, signalling confidence that jobs and incomes will hold up, though it flagged inflation risk from higher energy prices.
No Daily Cap Yet On Split UPI Payments.
NPCI says there’s no daily cap yet on repeated UPI payments to the same merchant — but from October 15, a 0.4% fee kicks in on payments above ₹2,000, while small shopkeepers and personal transfers stay exempt.
Net Direct Tax Collections Rise 13%.
India’s net direct tax collections rose 13% to ₹12,10,411 crore as of September 17, a sign of strong economic activity that gives the government more room to spend on public services.
Sunscreen-Buying Households Triple In 4 Years.
The number of Indian households buying sunscreen has tripled in four years to 1.43 crore, with HUL launching a ₹10 Lakme sunscreen — sun protection is now reaching even rural households.
Cough Syrup Warning Label Proposed.
India’s drug regulator is considering a mandatory red warning label on cough syrup bottles against giving them to children under four, a move that could cut the risk of wrong medication for toddlers.
Curefoods, Rebel Foods Revenue Up Over 20%.
Cloud kitchen firms Curefoods and Rebel Foods grew FY26 revenue by over 20%, a sign online food-delivery customers could soon see more brands and choices.
Generic Drug Approvals Set To Get Easier.
The government will soon ease generic drug approvals, letting companies start trials after simply notifying the regulator — a change that could bring cheaper medicines to market faster and offer relief to patients.
FSSAI Files 3 Cases Against Nestle.
FSSAI has filed three cases against Nestle India over two infant-nutrition products, a reminder for parents to check baby-food labels more carefully.
Checkout Financing Set For Festive Boost.
With electronics getting pricier, buyers are set to lean on EMIs this festive season — online sales are projected to touch ₹1,55,000 crore, making costly purchases easier to afford in instalments.
Takeda, Dr Reddy’s To Sell Dengue Vaccine.
Takeda and Dr Reddy’s have partnered to sell the Qdenga dengue vaccine in India, arriving in the first half of 2027 — widening the country’s options for dengue protection.
India Enters Top 30 In Realty Transparency.
India has entered the global real estate transparency top 30 for the first time, ranking 26th — better transparency should mean more trustworthy information and safer deals for homebuyers.
Tata Sons Sets Feb 2027 Listing Target.
Following an RBI directive, Tata Sons has begun preparing for a listing targeted for February 2027 — potentially one of India’s biggest-ever stock exchange debuts, though Noel Tata is opposing the move.
Tata Group Stocks Fall On Board Dispute.
Tata Group shares fell after Tata Trusts opposed Chandrasekaran’s reappointment, with Tata Chemicals dropping 11% — a hit to the value of holdings for ordinary investors.
General News
ECI Freezes Trinamool Name And Symbol.
Now, let’s turn to today’s general news — the Election Commission has frozen Trinamool’s name and symbol, handing Mamata’s faction the ‘footballer’ symbol, so voters will need to recognise the new symbol for the October 6 by-polls.
SC Seeks Report On NTA Reforms.
The Supreme Court has sought a report on NTA reforms and signalled an office visit — a step, after the NEET-UG paper leak, expected to rebuild trust in the exam system for students.
Anti-Paper-Leak Act May Cover IIT Exams.
There’s discussion of bringing IIT entrance exams like JEE Advanced under the strict anti-paper-leak Act, with penalties of up to 10 years in jail and a ₹50 lakh fine — a move that would boost fairness for aspirants.
Warren Buffett Steps Down As Chairman.
96-year-old Warren Buffett has announced he’s stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman, with his son Howard taking over — the end of an era for small investors worldwide.
US Delays New Tariffs Before Xi Visit.
The US will delay announcing new tariffs until next week’s Trump-Xi meeting — a decision that could affect global trade and the prices of imported goods here.
Iran Holds Massive Show Of Strength.
In Iran, millions turned out for a government show of strength after the war, with over 6,00,000 people registering for military training — rising tension in West Asia could push oil prices higher.
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