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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.

Maharashtra scraps 70-year-old mandatory Hindi language test for government employees
Maharashtra | Sep 02, 2026, 12:44 PM IST
Before the state of Maharashtra was established, the then government mandated the use of Hindi in official work and required government employees to pass a Hindi language test.
India to get 100 new airports in next 10 years, government plans to spend nearly Rs 30,000 crore
Business | Sep 02, 2026, 10:48 AM IST
Sharing statistics on the aviation sector's rapid progress, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the number of operational airports has risen from 74 in 2014 to 166.
Metal stock hits 10% upper circuit even as Nifty Metal falls nearly 1% amid surge in oil prices
Market | Sep 02, 2026, 10:16 AM IST
The stock has returned 107.81 per cent over three years and 54.97 per cent over two years. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, the stock has corrected by 14.65 per cent, compared with a fall of 10.34 per cent in the benchmark index.

2 September, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex, Nifty tumble amid rise in crude oil prices
Market | Sep 02, 2026, 11:10 AM IST
Asian stocks faced renewed pressure after US stocks closed broadly lower, as another round of US military strikes on Iran sent oil prices higher and stoked worries about stubbornly high inflation.
LIC introduces Bima Platinum and Jeevan Raksha policies; one secures family, other builds wealth
Personal Finance | Sep 02, 2026, 09:03 AM IST
Bima Platinum combines savings with insurance protection and a guaranteed sum assured. It also provides the policyholder with regular income. Meanwhile, Jeevan Raksha's primary objective is to provide assured financial security to the insured's family in the event of their death.
Indian Railways approves project worth Rs 675 crore, implementation of Kavach on 712 km route
Business | Sep 01, 2026, 05:02 PM IST
The Indian Railways has approved Rs 170 crore for installing Kavach 4.0 on the remaining 712 route kilometres of the Moradabad Division of Northern Railway.

RBI’s new loan rules: What changes for borrowers and all they need to know
Personal Finance | Sep 01, 2026, 04:37 PM IST
For floating-rate loans with an EMI scheme, RBI rules require lenders to inform borrowers what happens to their loans when interest rates change.
Benchmark indices Sensex, Nifty end volatile session flat, ITC jumps nearly 4%
Market | Sep 01, 2026, 04:06 PM IST
Meanwhile, the rupee traded stronger despite higher crude oil prices and the Dollar Index holding near 99.50, supported by stronger-than-expected India GDP data.
India's domestic traffic grows 4.2% YoY: Here's how airport boom creating new mobility opportunity
Market | Sep 01, 2026, 03:40 PM IST
According to experts, as aviation connectivity spreads deeper into India, airport mobility is increasingly becoming the starting point of the entire ground journey rather than merely a first- or last-mile service.

Lumino Industries IPO allotment: Here's how to check status online on NSE, BSE; latest GMP
Market | Sep 01, 2026, 03:04 PM IST
The Lumino Industries IPO is commanding a grey market premium (GMP) of around Rs 40 today, implying a potential 48.78 per cent premium over the issue price of Rs 82.
Infra stock in focus as company's board approves share buyback worth Rs 169.29 crore, check details
Market | Sep 01, 2026, 02:22 PM IST
The transaction will be conducted in cash via the open market route through stock exchange mechanisms. Promoters, promoter group members, and persons in control of the company are excluded from participating in the buyback.
Noida Authority approves Rs 85 crore flyover to connect sectors 148 and 150, check full details
Business | Sep 01, 2026, 01:21 PM IST
This flyover will be approximately 500 meters long and will pass directly over the expressway, making commuting between Noida Sectors 148 and 150 easier.

FMCG stock gains after 9 days, hits upper circuit even as markets drift lower
Market | Sep 01, 2026, 12:25 PM IST
According to BSE Analytics, the stock has returned 958.10 per cent in five years and 729.10 per cent in two years. However, it has corrected by 96.43 per cent in one year.
Happiest Minds share price tumbles over 12% after merger announcement with ITC Infotech, ITC gains
Market | Sep 01, 2026, 11:56 AM IST
ITC Infotech, a wholly-owned subsidiary of diversified conglomerate ITC Ltd, will acquire a 22.106 per cent stake from Happiest Minds promoter Ashok Soota and Ashok Soota Medical Research LLP.
Hy-Tech Engineers IPO listing: Strong debut, shares list at over 41 premium on NSE
Market | Sep 01, 2026, 10:16 AM IST
Ahead of the listing, Hy-Tech Engineers' unlisted shares were trading at a grey market premium (GMP) of Rs 35. With an upper price band of Rs 53, the company's shares were expected to list at around Rs 88, reflecting a grey market premium of 66.04 per cent.

Jet fuel prices for domestic airlines increased by Rs 6.28 per litre amid fresh Middle East tensions
Business | Sep 01, 2026, 10:18 AM IST
ATF accounts for about 35-40 per cent of an airline's overall operating expenditure in India, making jet fuel prices a key cost for domestic carriers.
Mahanagar Gas increases CNG prices by Rs 2 per kg, domestic PNG by Rs 1 per SCM
Market | Sep 01, 2026, 08:52 AM IST
MGL shares ended the last trading session amid market weakness. The counter closed at Rs 1,069, down Rs 22.60, or 2.07 per cent, from the previous close of Rs 1,091.60 on the BSE.
Can you afford a smartphone above Rs 1 lakh? Understand the new math of premium phone ownership
Personal Finance | Aug 31, 2026, 05:03 PM IST
For consumers with sufficient savings and no desire for a recurring commitment, buying outright may make sense. EMI can work for those who want immediate ownership but prefer to spread the payment over time.
India's GDP grows 7.8% in April-June quarter of current fiscal year, beats RBI forecast
Business | Aug 31, 2026, 11:48 PM IST
Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant prices in the first quarter of FY27 is estimated at Rs 81.36 lakh crore, up from Rs 75.46 lakh crore in the corresponding quarter of 2025-26.
Sensex drops 307.24 points to settle at 76,957.27, Nifty falls 95.25 points
Market | Aug 31, 2026, 04:15 PM IST
The Indian rupee staged a stellar two-day comeback to close at its strongest level since August 5, successfully overcoming an early dip triggered by Friday’s surge in the dollar index.