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Raghwendra Shukla

Raghwendra Shukla is an Associate Editor at India TV News, where he primarily covers business. With over 15 years of experience in digital journalism, he specialises in stock market news and exclusive interviews. Before joining India TV, he worked with leading media organisations, including Zee Business and Financial Express. Raghwendra holds a PG Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication from NGB Deemed University. He can be reached at raghwendrashukla@indiatvnews.com.

Centre rebuts external pressure claims over UPI fee as 'myths', says 0.4% MDR fee won't be revoked
Business | Sep 16, 2026, 07:52 PM IST
The new MDR cannot be passed on to customers. Person-to-person UPI transfers, which account for 37 per cent of UPI volume and 70 per cent of its value, will remain outside the charge.
Pakistan considers smart lockdown as diesel prices reach above Rs 415 per litre
Business | Sep 16, 2026, 05:05 PM IST
According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division on Tuesday night, the government has increased the price of petrol by Rs 4.10 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 6.41 per litre.
Renting vs buying a home: Which option makes more financial sense for you? Find out
Personal Finance | Sep 16, 2026, 04:54 PM IST
Renting can be financially preferable when property prices are very high relative to rents, the individual expects to relocate, income is uncertain, or the down payment and associated purchase costs can be deployed more productively elsewhere.

EPF wage ceiling raised to Rs 25,000 from Rs 15,000: What it means for your salary and pension
Personal Finance | Sep 16, 2026, 04:16 PM IST
Sharing the information, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the decision could bring more than 5.1 million additional employees under mandatory EPFO coverage.
Is India’s premium housing market moving from bigger homes to better-led living?
Business | Sep 16, 2026, 03:00 PM IST
Noida is an important example of how this evolution is playing out in the NCR. As the city's infrastructure, employment ecosystem and connectivity continue to strengthen, premium housing is increasingly competing on lifestyle differentiation.
Gold hallmarking fee hiked 67% ahead of festive season, what it means for buyers and jewellers
Personal Finance | Sep 16, 2026, 02:03 PM IST
Buyers must understand that the jeweller pays this fee to the hallmarking centre. It is not automatically a separate Rs 75 charge imposed on every customer at the retail counter.

Hospital sector stock below Rs 300 in focus as firm expands footprint with 28-year agreement
Market | Sep 16, 2026, 01:27 PM IST
As per the information shared, the 300-bed facility will span around 1.2 lakh square feet of covered area. The hospital will be commissioned by the end of the current financial year.
Hero Motors IPO GMP today: Grey market premium signals 22% potential listing, check price band
Market | Sep 16, 2026, 11:36 AM IST
Hero Motors' unlisted shares are trading at a grey market premium (GMP) of Rs 19. Considering the upper price band of Rs 84, the company's shares are expected to list at around Rs 130, reflecting a grey market premium of 22.62 per cent.
NSE IPO to open for subscription from tomorrow, check price band, latest GMP and other details
Market | Sep 16, 2026, 10:50 AM IST
The NSE IPO will open for subscription on September 17, and the three-day subscription window will close on September 21. Shares will be allocated to anchor investors, or large investors, on September 16, 2026.

Paytm share price surges over 7% as government introduces 0.4% MDR on UPI payments to merchants
Market | Sep 16, 2026, 10:23 AM IST
The counter's 52-week low is 947.10, touched on March 30, 2026. The stock's move comes as the government introduced a 0.4 per cent fee on UPI payments of more than Rs 2,000 made to merchants from October 15, 2026.
16 September, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty open in green amid mixed global cues
Market | Sep 16, 2026, 09:36 AM IST
Asian shares edged higher even as US stocks slipped on Tuesday after oil prices and the bond market increased pressure on Wall Street. Japan's Nikkei 225 was up by 240.90 points, or 0.38 per cent, to 63,725 at the time of writing the report.
Yogi govt approves Rs 1,008 crore 6-lane Chitrakoot Link Expressway, allows speed up to 120 kmph
Business | Sep 16, 2026, 08:53 AM IST
The proposed Chitrakoot Link Expressway will be 15.172 kilometres long. It will be built under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode.

Pharma stock under Rs 50 ends session in red, shares update on proposed acquisition of US-based firm
Market | Sep 15, 2026, 05:05 PM IST
The Mumbai-headquartered pharmaceutical company clarified the current status of the deal and said that the transaction is awaiting formal confirmation and a board resolution from Med Therapy's board of directors.
Rentomojo IPO allotment today: Here's how to check status online on NSE, BSE and KFin Technologies
Market | Sep 15, 2026, 05:00 PM IST
The Rentomojo IPO is commanding a grey market premium (GMP) of around Rs 142 today, implying a potential 35.15 per cent premium over the issue price of Rs 404.
Sensex sheds 778 points, Nifty settles at 23,118.60 amid rising global bond yields, crude oil prices
Market | Sep 15, 2026, 04:11 PM IST
Meanwhile, the Indian rupee extended its losses for the fifth consecutive session, dragged down by a persistent surge in global bond yields and rising crude oil prices amid ongoing supply disruptions.

Is Gurugram becoming NCR’s ultimate housing growth engine? Here's what experts say
Business | Sep 15, 2026, 03:35 PM IST
The scale was already visible in 2025. ANAROCK recorded around 29,500 launches and 24,400 sales in Gurugram, accounting for 48 per cent of NCR launches and 42 per cent of sales.
Back-to-back upper circuit amid market volatility: FMCG stock gains over 9% in 1 week, check details
Market | Sep 15, 2026, 03:15 PM IST
The action in the stock comes even as the Sensex has dropped over 600 points to 74,176 after a positive start amid mixed global cues. The market cap of the company stood at Rs 1,371.51 crore.
IT stock gains as company partners with STPI for IndiaAI Centre of Excellence in Odisha
Market | Sep 15, 2026, 01:42 PM IST
The company said that it has received formal confirmation from Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), an autonomous society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
IT stock gains over 6% on order to build loan integration platform for automotive finance firm
Market | Sep 15, 2026, 12:48 PM IST
The company has secured a significant mandate from a leading automotive finance company to build an enterprise-grade loan integration platform.
NHAI to upgrade 1033 helpline to provide faster, better assistance on National Highways
Business | Sep 15, 2026, 10:54 AM IST
The National Highways Authority of India said in a statement that these improvements will help identify the precise location of people calling the 1033 helpline, understand calls in different Indian languages, and send appropriate help more quickly.