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Embraer, Mahindra choose Nagpur for potential C-390 assembly line in India

Embraer and Mahindra are considering establishing a final assembly line for the C-390 Millennium in Nagpur, India. This project is dependent on the selection of the aircraft for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft programme. The proposed facility would involve assembly, system integration, and development of a local supply…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Sugar Prices Climb on Signs of Better Demand

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is up +0.31 (+1.67%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +2.20 (+0.43%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on signs that demand for sugar is better than initially projected. Covrig Analytics estimates 1.45 MMT of sugar will...

Barchart · Oct 1

Flydubai incident: Indian pilot stable, co-pilot in custody; Saudi, UAE launch probes

On a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, the Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain in the cockpit. Indian captain Smit Machchhar sustained serious injuries but managed to unlock the cockpit door. Passengers intervened and overpowered the co-pilot, ensuring the safety of everyone aboard. The flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia, where all…

The Times of India · Oct 1

Apple plans to sell six million iPhone Duo units this year: Report

The phone, priced at $1,999, is set for release in October. In India, the 256 GB variant costs Rs 2,99,900, the 512 GB one costs Rs 3,24,900, Rs 3,74,900 for the 1 TB device, and Rs 4,49,900 for the 2 TB phone.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

October 2026 rule changes: No PUC, no fuel, higher Mumbai tolls, UPI charges and 4 more updates

October 2026 brings seven rule and policy changes that could affect motorists, businesses and consumers across India. The updates include Delhi’s no-PUC, no-fuel rule, higher toll rates for commercial vehicles entering Mumbai, UPI charges on certain merchant payments, revised ATM limits for some bank customers, Aadhaar authentication for subsidised LPG…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Smit-ten: World in love with heroic Indian pilot who saved Israelis and beat social media hijacking

TOI correspondent from Washington : The old saying that lies go halfway across the world before truth gets its shoes on was on full display in the hours after the Fly Dubai hijacking episode. What began as a genuine mid-air emergency on flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv…

The Times of India · Oct 1

Are banks open tomorrow on October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti? Check government, private bank holiday status

Banks will be closed across India on October 2, 2026, as branches observe Gandhi Jayanti, including SBI and banks in the public, private, foreign and cooperative sectors. While customers will not have access to in-person branch services on the national holiday, digital facilities such as UPI, NEFT, RTGS, mobile and…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

PepsiCo, Monster challenge India 'energy drink' label ban citing business impact

PepsiCo and Monster Beverage have initiated legal action against India's food regulator regarding a recent labeling ban. The regulator's directive requires companies to stop using the 'energy drink' label, citing health concerns. PepsiCo claims the ban will severely impact their investments and market presence. Similarly, Monster Beverage argues that the…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Subhas Chandra Bose wrote civil services exam in Sanskrit in 1920: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Subhas Chandra Bose's achievement of writing his civil services exam in Sanskrit in 1920. During the centenary celebrations of the UPSC, Modi emphasized the importance of the institution for the aspirations of millions. He contrasted the UPSC's origins under British rule with its evolution post-Independence,…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

The missing middle in Asia’s finance puzzle: AVPN CEO on MSMEs, capital and capability

From MSME finance and AI skilling to blended capital and climate investment, AVPN CEO Naina Subberwal Batra explains why coordination is becoming critical to Asia’s development agenda.

The Economic Times · Oct 1