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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: NVDA, HOOD, NVS

TazaPulseSeptember 1, 2026

Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Chipmakers — The group fell to start the new month of trading as Treasury yields rose to pressure the broader market. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) lost more than 1%. Nvidia , AMD and Micron were also down more than 1%. Energy stocks — Shares rose...

Impact Of Sugar Prices On Consumers: Cheeni Kum? Imported sugar is yet to land, so why is it getting cheaper

TazaPulseSeptember 1, 2026

Imported sugar is yet to land, so why is it getting cheaper Sugar is leaving a bitter aftertaste in consumers’ household budgets.The all-India average retail price has climbed to Rs 64.24 a kilo, nearly 30% higher than a month ago and 38.63% above last year’s level. In some markets, the sting is even sharper, with...

GST collections jump 14.8% to record Rs 1.99 lakh crore in August

TazaPulseSeptember 1, 2026

The government collected Rs 1,99,853 crore in gross GST revenue during August. NEW DELHI: The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue rose 14.8 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,99,853 crore in August 2026, according to provisional government data released on Tuesday.Net GST revenue for the month, after refunds, increased 8.3 per cent year-on-year to...

Shun foreign holidays, weddings abroad, buy gold only if needed: PM Modi’s ‘vocal for local’ pitch

TazaPulseSeptember 1, 2026

PM Modi hailed India’s 7.8% GDP growth, says youth dreams need sustained effort NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged Indians to embrace the ‘vocal for local’ mantra, asking people to avoid foreign holidays, hosting weddings abroad and buying gold unless necessary, while hailing the country’s robust GDP growth. He linked the appeal...

Rupee gains 26 paise as 7.8% GDP growth offsets global market jitters

TazaPulseSeptember 1, 2026

Rupee jumps 26 paise against US dollar Rupee began Tuesday on a strong note, rising 26 paise to 94.96 against the US dollar in early trade, supported by robust domestic economic growth, containing fiscal slippage and portfolio-related inflows.Forex traders said the USD/INR pair appears to have found a strong near-term base around 95.10-95.20. MSCI-related inflows...

Commercial LPG prices raised by Rs 9.5 for every 19kg cylinder; ATF rates also hiked

TazaPulseSeptember 1, 2026

5-kg cylinder refill is now costlier by Rs 2 NEW DELHI: The prices of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) have been increased from Tuesday, September 1.The latest hike reverses two consecutive months of cuts in commercial LPG rates and is likely to raise fuel costs for airlines and operating...

Oil climbs past $90 as Middle East conflict keeps Strait of Hormuz shut

TazaPulseSeptember 1, 2026

Crude prices continue to jump as Middle East tensions intensify Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday after renewed tensions between the US and Iran brought the risk of supply disruptions in the Middle East back to the forefront.Brent crude rose 55 cents, or 0.61%, to $91.04 while WTI crude was up 79 cents, or 0.92%,...

Soota’s Happiest Minds to merge with ITC Infotech

TazaPulseSeptember 1, 2026

Promoter to sell 22.1% stake for Rs 1,300 crore; combined entity to be 11th largest IT player BENGALURU: ITC Infotech is acquiring Ashok Soota’s Happiest Minds Technologies, creating a combined business that will be India’s 11th largest IT services player. Together, they will have revenue of Rs 7,033 crore and an employee strength of 19,000,...

ongc to invest rs 1 lakh crore in deepwater exploration over next 5 years reports 3 new discoveries

ONGC to invest Rs 1L cr in 5 years

TazaPulseSeptember 1, 2026

ONGC to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in deepwater exploration over next 5 years, reports 3 new discoveries NEW DELHI: ONGC chairman and CEO Arun Kumar Singh on Monday said the exploration and production company will invest Rs 1 lakh crore in deepwater and ultra-deepwater exploration in offshore basins.Talking to reporters after AGM, Singh said...

Record 7.5cr ITRs submitted before deadline

TazaPulseSeptember 1, 2026

Record 7.5cr ITRs submitted before deadline NEW DELHI: A record 7.5 crore income tax returns have been filed for Assessment Year 2026-27 so far, and the number was expected to rise further as the filing deadline was to end at midnight Monday for taxpayers with business or professional income who are not subject to audit....