15, Sep 2026
Indian Exporters Gain Ground in Global Markets as August Shipments Surge
New Delhi, Sep 15: India’s export sector delivered a strong performance in August, with merchandise shipments rising more than 26 per cent from a year earlier. The growth pushed monthly goods exports to a record $43.81 billion for August, offering a positive signal for businesses and the wider economy.
The strong export performance also helped India slightly reduce its merchandise trade gap. The trade deficit stood at $26.86 billion in August, compared with $27.22 billion during the same month last year.
Imports were estimated at around $70.67 billion in August, lower than the $76.22 billion recorded in July. Merchandise exports also eased slightly from July’s $44.24 billion, but remained significantly higher on a year-on-year basis.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said the export momentum seen in recent months has continued. Merchandise exports grew 17.85 per cent during the first five months of FY27, while overall exports, including services, increased 15.55 per cent during the period.
One of the notable developments is the widening reach of Indian exporters. Growth is no longer concentrated in a small number of markets, with shipments increasing to countries such as China, Singapore, Germany, South Africa, Malaysia, Tanzania, Hong Kong, Australia, Spain and Sri Lanka.
Exports to BRICS economies increased 13.3 per cent during the first five months of the financial year. China emerged as a particularly strong market, with Indian exports to the country rising 38.71 per cent. Shipments to the US grew 6.17 per cent, while exports to the European Union increased 3.84 per cent.
The Commerce Ministry estimated merchandise export growth at 25.41 per cent in August, with year-on-year growth placed at 26.12 per cent.
The improvement was also spread across a wide range of products. As many as 68 of the 168 principal commodity groups recorded growth during August, suggesting that the rise in exports was supported by multiple sectors.
For Indian businesses, the trend could bring opportunities across manufacturing, logistics, shipping and other export-linked industries. A wider overseas market base could also help exporters manage risks arising from changes in demand, tariffs and geopolitical developments in individual markets.
The latest numbers therefore point to a more broad-based export recovery, with Indian companies strengthening their presence in both traditional and emerging markets. If this momentum continues, exports could become an important support for economic activity and business growth during FY27.
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- By Neel Achary
15, Sep 2026
The Eplan Platform 2027 has arrived
Directly integrated: Eplan Copilot supports users of the new version with features such as quick cross-project part searches or specific recommendations.
The Eplan Platform 2027, first introduced back at the Eplan Next26 in May, is now live. Users of the engineering software benefit from faster results along the process steps of preplanning, electrical engineering and control cabinet design. Another added advantage is the integration of Eplan Copilot into the software. This new AI assistant is now anchored in the platform with Version 2027 and provides valuable support in day-to-day project work. In addition, the Eplan Platform is now even easier to integrate into existing IT environments.
Even with the wide variety of more than five hundred enhancements in the new Eplan Platform 2027, what they all have in common is making project work easier and accelerating engineering. A key innovation is the introduction of Eplan Copilot into the new platform. This AI-powered assistant with a wide range of functions has been available since early September. First, it is acting as a knowledge service that can be accessed directly from within the Eplan software, providing structured access to Eplan’s internal expertise and reliably guiding users to the right solution, even for complex questions.
Copilot is also a powerful tool for tracking device usage. If engineers want to know in which projects they have used a specific product or component, all they have to do is enter a part number. The AI searches all the projects in the cloud and provides direct links to project pages where the device was used. Whether it’s translation, menu simplification, creating bills of materials or running quality checks, users can interact with Eplan Copilot via voice or text prompts, thereby enabling them to better leverage Eplan’s wide range of capabilities.
New: Central device management in the cloud
The additions to device management set a clear strategic focus on consistent, end-to-end data and efficient collaboration. With the new cloud-based device management and the associated synchronization capabilities, Eplan, the solutions provider, addresses a central requirement for modern, hybrid engineering environments and is hereby laying the foundation for consistent master data, digital twins and cross-system traceability. These core functions are complemented by targeted improvements in searching, selecting, transparency and data quality, all of which significantly simplify the day-to-day management of large parts inventories. Taken together, these improvements enable better-integrated working and significantly more efficient workflows throughout the entire engineering and life-cycle process.
Cloud device management is now synchronized
Looking at today’s processes in device/parts management, the process is characterized by media disruptions. In hybrid IT environments, companies operate both cloud-based and local systems in parallel. Differing user interfaces, product data maintained in multiple locations, and limited remote access often lead to inconsistencies, increased efforts needed for maintenance and data gaps in the engineering process.
The new Eplan Platform 2027 creates greater clarity in this area and synchronizes processes. By provisioning data from the Eplan Cloud, users have a uniform front-end workflow, the advantages of which are obvious. Product data is maintained only once and automatically synchronized bidirectionally between the cloud and local systems (keyword: data management). This is true for device data as well as master data such as formulas, plot frames and symbol libraries, which can all now be synchronized. At the same time, this workflow ensures location-independent access to parts information that is up to date. Users thereby achieve maximum data consistency, greater reusability and reduce efforts required for device management.
By displaying information such as the process flow direction or tank filling, Eplan Preplanning offers significantly more in-depth information along with numerous new automation functions.
End-to-end processes in focus
The Eplan ecosystem is continuing to expand by way of targeted additions for partner integrations. This expansion is driven by the growing need to seamlessly connect engineering systems with automation solutions and ERP/PDM solutions in order to avoid information silos. Enhanced integrations create end-to-end data flows between Eplan and leading partner solutions, such as Rockwell Emulate 3D (as just one example). By importing Eplan data into Rockwell’s virtual testing and simulation environment, users can simulate and validate machine and plant system layouts—including the actual control logic (PLC) – long before the hardware even exists. Additional integrations to ERP/PDM systems enable transparent, controllable device synchronization, which significantly improves data reliability over the long term.
To conclude
The Eplan Platform 2027 stands for connected, AI-supported engineering. Further developments in preplanning, improvements in the management of device data and in handling devices, expanded collaboration and integration – not to mention the inclusion of Eplan Copilot – make it clear that with the Eplan Platform 2027, users can access relevant information more quickly, utilize existing data more consistently and focus more on their actual engineering tasks.
15, Sep 2026
A Sweet, Guilt-Free Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration with Eatopia.
Ganesh Chaturthi is defined by devotion, togetherness and the unmistakable joy of modaks. More than festive sweets, modaks are shaped by hand, prepared with care and offered to Lord Ganesha with love.
15, Sep 2026
Relaxo Footwears Takes Employee Well-being to the Cricket Pitch with Premier League 2026
New Delhi, Sep 15: India’s footwear company, Relaxo Footwears, organised the inaugural edition of the Relaxo Premier League 2026, an intra-Relaxo cricket tournament aimed at bringing employees together while promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, teamwork and stronger workplace connections.
The tournament kicked off on September 13 at the Shivaji College Sports Complex, New Delhi, bringing together six teams and 120 employee participants for a day centred on cricket, team spirit and healthy competition. The tournament will culminate in a finale in November.
Speaking about the initiative, Ms. Manju Kohli, Chief Human Resource Officer, Relaxo Footwears, said,
“Employee well-being is about creating a healthy balance between work, physical activity, mental wellness and meaningful connections. Initiatives like Relaxo Premier League give our employees an opportunity to step away from their daily routines, enjoy themselves, connect with colleagues and build a sense of togetherness. Cricket brings people together in a unique way, and RPL is our effort to use that spirit to strengthen both employee engagement and workplace well-being.”
The tournament also brings together employees from the Head Office, warehouses and plants, creating an opportunity to interact with colleagues across locations and build stronger workplace connections. With cricket at its core, RPL aims to foster teamwork, camaraderie and a stronger sense of belonging across the organisation.
The Relaxo Premier League 2026 will continue through the tournament season, with the finale scheduled for November, offering another opportunity to celebrate employee participation, sporting spirit and the teams’ journey.
15, Sep 2026
Max Fashion Launches Project New, an Artist-Led Initiative Bringing Art, Craft and Creativity into Fashion with Kalki Koechlin
Sep 15: Every festive season promises something new, a new print, a new colourway, a new name stitched onto an old idea. Max Fashion is done with that version of new. This September, the brand is tearing up the playbook and asking India one question: what if new wasn’t something you bought off a rack, but something no one else could ever own?
That question has a name: Project New, an artist-led initiative from Max Fashion launching pan-India starting September across stores, online and the Max app. Forget “collection.” This is a movement, where real artists and master artisans stop being inspiration footnotes and start being the main story, thread by thread, block by block.
Project New opens with its debut edition, created in association with brand ambassador Kalki Koechlin, colliding two forces almost never found on the same hanger: unfiltered original art and centuries of living craft, remixed and made wearable for right now. The idea took shape when Kalki brought her own vision to Max Fashion, giving something back through design a thought the brand leaned all the way into, pushing past trend-chasing altogether. Kalki was hands-on throughout: personally shortlisting Kairassi and the three artists whose work anchors the collection, and doubling as creative gatekeeper on the craft side, steering the exclusive Sanganer block print design and its fusion with heritage technique.
“Fashion, for us, has always been more than what we wear, it’s a form of expression, a way to tell stories, and a platform that can create real impact,” said Sumit Chandna, CEO, Max Fashion. “That belief found new energy when Kalki shared her vision to give something back through design. Project New is our way of proving that the most exciting thing fashion can offer isn’t a trend, it’s a story that belongs to someone real.”
First, the art. Max Fashion’s collaboration with Kairassi, a Chennai-based organisation giving differently-abled artists a real platform and livelihood, brings three talents into the spotlight: Simron Raj, Pavithra and Manas. Their work isn’t “inspired by”, it IS the collection, original paintings lifted straight onto dresses, shirts, scarves and totes exactly as they were created.
Then, the craft. Max Fashion went to Sanganer, Rajasthan, home to some of India’s finest hand block printing masters, and commissioned something that has never existed before: an entirely exclusive block print pattern, made only for Max, drawn from the fleeting beauty of Japan’s sakura blossoms in full bloom. The first piece was hand-carved, hand-coloured and hand-printed, one layer at a time, before the design scaled to reach every Max store nationwide. As the design team puts it: you don’t just wear the craft, you become part of its story.
“When I first spoke to Max about wanting to give back through fashion, I didn’t expect it to turn into something this personal,” said Kalki Koechlin, Brand Ambassador, Max Fashion. “Working with the artists at Kairassi and the artisans of Sanganer has been humbling. Every piece here already had a story before it became a garment, all we did was make sure that story got to travel further.”
Where a Japanese cherry blossom meets a Jaipuri block print, this debut collection finds its identity, spanning fluid dresses, kalidar sets and fusion kurta sets in Indianwear, effortless shirts and tees in menswear, and an accessories edit of scarves, totes and clutches, priced between ₹599 and ₹1,999. Kalki fronts the campaign under the line “Our New Just Got Newer” — fitting for a brand that’s spent years owning what’s next, and is now rewriting the rules of it.
The debut edition drops in two consecutive monthly chapters: a painterly, garden-fresh palette in September, followed by a warmer, earthier bohemian edit in October. Beyond that, Max Fashion has confirmed Project New is built to run as a continuing platform, bringing new artists, new crafts and new stories to life every season.
Watch Project New in motion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
15, Sep 2026
NASH Group to Showcase Intelligent Electronics, Vision and Energy Solutions at electronica India 2026
Mumbai, Sep 15: NASH Group, an engineering-led technology and manufacturing company, will showcase its portfolio of intelligent electronics, embedded computing, Smart Vision and energy solutions at the Electronica Bengaluru 2026, being held from September 16–18, 2026 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).
At the exhibition, NASH Group will present solutions spanning industrial computing, embedded electronics, Smart Vision, automotive camera systems, AI-enabled vision, kiosks, fanless computing, industrial motherboards, and battery management technologies. The showcase will highlight the Group’s ability to bring together product engineering, electronics, embedded software and manufacturing capabilities to develop application- specific solutions for global customers.
NASH Group has built an integrated engineering ecosystem spanning hardware design, embedded systems, software, AIoT, Smart Vision, energy technologies and advanced manufacturing. This enables the Group to support customers across the product lifecycle, from product development and engineering to manufacturing and deployment.
The Group will place a strong focus on its Smart Vision and automotive camera capabilities at Electronica India 2026. These include an automotive rear-view camera module with an ultra-wide 190° viewing angle, IP67 protection and 360° camera integration capability for surround-view and ADAS applications. NASH will also showcase AI-enabled vision solutions for intelligent monitoring and video analytics, along with RGB and IR camera technologies for smart terminals, authentication and other embedded applications.
The showcase will also feature NASH’s industrial computing and smart infrastructure portfolio, including kiosk platforms, Box PC and AERONIX fanless computing solutions, as well as its industrial motherboard portfolio. The self-service kiosk solutions are designed for applications across retail, hospitality and airports, while the NASH Anthem Industrial Motherboard supports 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors for IPC, HMI, Box PC and other embedded applications.
NASH will also present its energy technology capabilities, including Hardware and Smart Battery Management Systems (BMS) supporting LFP and NMC battery chemistries across applications such as electric mobility, renewable energy storage, UPS and telecom. Its energy technology portfolio is complemented by software and battery management capabilities including Battmonx, BMS Automation and EVolt, bringing together battery monitoring, management and energy management technologies.
NASH Group’s solutions address applications across industrial automation, automotive and electric mobility, electronics manufacturing, machine building, warehouse automation, healthcare, renewable energy, smart infrastructure, retail and industrial equipment. Its integrated approach combines engineering, technology and manufacturing capabilities to develop customised solutions aligned with specific application and industry requirements.
NASH reflects a combination of global technology partnerships and in-house engineering expertise. As an Intel Prestige Partner, the company develops high-performance computing platforms and application-specific solutions designed to address the requirements of industrial and energy customers.
Backed by 175+ R&D engineers, 15+ manufacturing facilities, exports to 25+ countries and more than five decades of manufacturing expertise, NASH Group is strengthening its capabilities as an engineering and technology partner for global customers. Through its group companies, NASH Industries, NASH Tech Labs and NASH Energy, the Group brings together capabilities across precision manufacturing, electronics, embedded computing, intelligent vision, automation and energy technologies.
Founded in 1971, NASH Group has evolved from a manufacturing company into an engineering-led technology and manufacturing enterprise. The Group’s capabilities span product design and development, electronics engineering, embedded systems, AIoT, Smart Vision, industrial computing, automation, energy technologies and advanced manufacturing, enabling it to develop and manufacture technology solutions for customers across global markets.
15, Sep 2026
DICV Expands Regional Role as India Anchors New ISEAA Customer Region
Hanover, Germany/Chennai, India | Sept 15: Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the maker of BharatBenz trucks and buses, today highlighted India‘s growing strategic importance within Daimler Truck following the establishment of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks segment’s ISEAA (India, South-East Asia and Australia-Pacific) customer region. DICV also outlined the next phase of BharatBenz’s growth through product innovation, customer ecosystem expansion and continued investment in India.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks, one of Daimler Truck’s global key segments*, is home to two brands: Mercedes-Benz Trucks and BharatBenz. While BharatBenz serves customers in India through Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), the Mercedes-Benz Trucks brand serves customers across South-East Asia and Australia-Pacific, as well as other global markets.
As part of its new global operating model, Mercedes-Benz Trucks segment is organized into four customer regions: Europe, LAMEA (Latin America, Middle East and Africa), China, and ISEAA (India, South-East Asia and Australia-Pacific). The ISEAA region brings together markets that were previously managed separately under a single customer-focused structure, serving customers through BharatBenz in India and Mercedes-Benz Trucks across South-East Asia and Australia-Pacific.
India‘s Expanded Regional Role
DICV serves as the anchor entity for the ISEAA customer region. The structure places India at the center of a regional framework spanning India, South-East Asia and Australia-Pacific, reflecting DICV‘s growing role as a manufacturing, engineering and export hub within Daimler Truck. Since commencing operations, DICV has exported more than 75,000 trucks and buses and over 330 million parts to over 70 markets worldwide and supplies medium-duty transmissions from its Chennai facility to Daimler Truck plants in Germany.
The ISEAA customer region spans 42 countries and nearly 2.8 billion people, bringing together some of the most dynamic transportation and infrastructure markets globally. With commercial vehicle demand across the region expected to grow by more than 5% annually, ISEAA represents a significant long-term growth opportunity for Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The regional structure enables closer customer engagement, faster decision-making and stronger collaboration across markets.
Torsten Schmidt, CEO & Managing Director, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles and President Mercedes-Benz Trucks Customer Region ISEAA, said:
“India has long been an important market for Daimler Truck and the home of BharatBenz. Through the new ISEAA customer region, we are bringing India, South-East Asia and Australia-Pacific closer together to strengthen collaboration, share capabilities and respond faster to customer needs across these markets. DICV serves as the anchor entity for the region, building on its established strengths in manufacturing, engineering and exports. For our customers in India, BharatBenz remains focused on delivering products and services designed specifically for local operating conditions, while benefiting from the scale, expertise and collaboration of the broader Mercedes-Benz Trucks segment.”
BharatBenz Enabling India‘s Growth Through Products and Customer Support
Alongside its expanded regional role, DICV is accelerating the next phase of BharatBenz’s product transformation journey, focused on delivering safer, more productive and more efficient transport solutions for customers. As India‘s safety regulations evolve, BharatBenz is preparing its truck and bus portfolio with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibrated for Indian operating conditions, ensuring readiness ahead of upcoming regulatory requirements while enhancing on-road safety.
Building on the successful introduction of HX and Torqshift in the construction and mining segment, BharatBenz continues to bring globally proven Daimler Truck technologies to Indian customers across its portfolio. Proven in hundreds of thousands of Daimler Truck heavy-duty vehicles worldwide and adapted for Indian duty cycles, Torqshift Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) technology enhances driver comfort, reduces fatigue and supports safer, more efficient fleet operations while contributing to a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). As fleet operators increasingly prioritize productivity, driver wellbeing and operational efficiency, DICV sees significant potential for the broader adoption of automated transmission technologies in the Indian commercial vehicle market.
Strengthening the Customer Ecosystem
DICV continues to invest in a customer ecosystem designed to maximize uptime, productivity and lifecycle value. BharatBenz’s digital fleet management solution, TruckConnect, enables customers to monitor vehicle performance, enhance operational efficiency and improve fleet management through connected technologies and data-driven insights.
The BharatBenz Rakshana service assurance program now services and delivers more than 98% of vehicles within 48 hours. To further strengthen customer support across the country, DICV plans to expand its nationwide service network from 430 touchpoints today to 600 touchpoints by 2030, with a particular focus on strengthening coverage across northern, eastern and north-eastern India. The expanded network, combined with enhanced digital solutions, improved parts availability and uptime-focused services, will help bring support closer to customers, reduce response times and further enhance the overall BharatBenz customer service experience.
Investing in India‘s Next Phase of Growth
India‘s expanded role within Daimler Truck’s global operations is supported by continued investment in local manufacturing, engineering and technology capabilities. These initiatives build on DICV‘s recently announced additional investment of approximately ₹4,000 crore in Tamil Nadu as part of a non-binding facilitation MoU with the Government of Tamil Nadu. The commitment takes DICV‘s cumulative investment in India to more than ₹14,500 crore and is aimed at strengthening manufacturing capacity, R&D infrastructure, future technologies and long-term competitiveness for BharatBenz.
Today, DICV operates with 92% localization and is supported by more than 400 local suppliers, reinforcing its contribution to India‘s manufacturing ecosystem while strengthening the company’s ability to develop products and technologies tailored for Indian and global markets.
15, Sep 2026
Ownly Puts “Bappa’s Delivery Partner” on Hyderabad’s Roads with Mooshak on Wheels
A larger-than-life Mooshak will travel across key Ganesh pandals, neighbourhoods and high-footfall routes from 14–25 September
Sept 15: This Ganesh Chaturthi, Hyderabad sees Bappa’s trusted companion take on a role made for the delivery age. Ownly, a standalone food delivery app by Rapido, is rolling out “Mooshak on Wheels: Bappa’s Delivery Partner”, a mobile festive installation featuring a larger-than-life Mooshak mounted on a van.
Mooshak has long been recognised as Lord Ganesha’s vahana and constant companion. Ownly’s activation gives the familiar festive symbol a playful, contemporary interpretation, taking Mooshak beyond pandals and processions and onto some of Hyderabad’s busiest roads.
Designed as a moving festive landmark, the installation will travel through the city from 14 to 25 September, covering prominent Ganesh pandals, high-demand neighbourhoods, key roads and high-footfall areas. The planned route includes Balapur, Old City, Nagole, Secunderabad, Hitech City, Madhapur and Kukatpally.
The van will operate largely between 2 pm and 9 pm, with evenings expected to be the key visibility window as families step out for darshan, festive gatherings and pandal visits. As it moves between traditional celebration hubs, residential neighbourhoods and business districts, Mooshak on Wheels is intended to become a festive sight that Hyderabad residents can spot, photograph and share.
“Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with immense joy across Hyderabad and many parts of the country. In Indian households, Bappa’s name is often invoked before embarking on something new, with Lord Ganesha symbolising auspicious beginnings and bringing positivity to new journeys. We wanted to participate in that festive energy in a way that feels familiar, joyful and rooted in the occasion. ‘Bappa’s Delivery Partner’ brings together the cultural association of Mooshak, Bappa’s trusted companion, with a playful Ownly interpretation. Through the Mooshak installation travelling across the city, we hope to add a little more joy to the celebrations and create a festive experience that people across Hyderabad notice, enjoy and remember,” said Ownly’s spokesperson.
While the on-ground activation is centered in Hyderabad, Ownly has also extended the festive experience through Ganpati-themed in-app communication across Hyderabad and Bengaluru, spotlighting Indian Sweets and Pure Veg selections for festive ordering. Alongside the mobile installation, Ownly has also build presence at select Ganesh pandals across Hyderabad, including Khairatabad, Balapur, Madhapur, Miyapur, Ameerpet, Secunderabad, Dilshuknagar and Kukatpally, through festive branding and the distribution of agarbattis to visitors, making the brand part of the city’s neighbourhood-level Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
By bringing together on-ground visibility, in-app communication and digital amplification, Ownly aims to become part of different moments of the celebration, from people heading out for darshan and discovering Mooshak on the road to families deciding what to order once they return home. The campaign captures the festive energy of Hyderabad through a simple idea: this Ganesh Chaturthi, Bappa’s Delivery Partner is on the move.
15, Sep 2026
Gold and Silver Stay Range-Bound as Investors Wait for US Fed Signal
Mumbai, Sep 15: Gold and silver prices remained largely steady on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision. A stronger US dollar and rising US Treasury yields continued to limit the appeal of precious metals.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), October gold futures were trading at Rs 1,52,570 per 10 grams, almost unchanged from the previous session.
Gold moved through a narrow range during the morning trade. It briefly climbed to Rs 1,53,000, before slipping to an intraday low of Rs 1,52,424 as buying momentum weakened.
Silver faced greater pressure. December silver futures were trading at Rs 2,31,750 per kg, down Rs 940, or 0.40 per cent. The metal touched a high of Rs 2,32,546 before declining to Rs 2,31,612.
The cautious movement reflects the uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision. Investors are closely watching signals on US interest rates because changes in monetary policy can have a direct impact on the dollar, bond yields and global demand for gold.
Gold does not provide regular interest income, so higher bond yields can make fixed-income assets more attractive to investors. At the same time, a stronger dollar can make internationally traded gold more expensive for buyers holding other currencies.
In the domestic market, gold is currently facing resistance around Rs 1,54,000-Rs 1,54,700. A sustained rise above this level could push prices towards Rs 1,56,300-Rs 1,57,000.
On the other hand, the Rs 1,50,700-Rs 1,50,000 range is seen as an important support zone. A break below Rs 1,50,000 could put further pressure on prices, with the next support levels around Rs 1,48,000-Rs 1,47,300.
For silver, immediate resistance is placed around Rs 2,33,000-Rs 2,34,000. A decisive move above this range could take the metal towards Rs 2,39,000-Rs 2,40,000. On the downside, support is seen around Rs 2,30,000-Rs 2,29,000, followed by Rs 2,26,000-Rs 2,25,000.
Technical indicators also point to subdued momentum. Gold’s Relative Strength Index was around 45, while silver’s RSI stood near 46, both below the neutral 50 mark.
Meanwhile, the dollar index rose 0.20 per cent, while the benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield briefly moved above 5 per cent, its highest level since October 2023.
For Indian consumers, particularly jewellery buyers and households that use gold as a long-term store of value, global market movements can eventually influence domestic prices. The direction of the dollar, US interest rates, geopolitical developments and the rupee will therefore remain important factors for bullion prices in the coming days.
With the Fed decision approaching, the precious metals market is likely to remain sensitive to every major signal on inflation and interest rates. Investors are expected to closely watch whether the central bank’s next move creates fresh support for gold or keeps pressure on the yellow metal.
15, Sep 2026
The Power Of Engineering Judgement In An AI-Driven World
By Arvind Aravamudhan, Senior Director of Platform Engineering Harness
“Good engineering is often less about what one team can build and more about what their work enables others to achieve. The best engineering takes complexity out of the way, creates strong foundations for others to build on, and ultimately delivers outcomes that matter to customers and the business. It should also stand the test of time, continuing to scale as teams and organisations grow.
What truly matters is judgement, curiosity and the ability to think beyond the problem in front of you to understand the outcome you are trying to create and work backwards from it. As AI makes building faster and more accessible, that engineering judgement becomes even more important: knowing not just what to build, but why it matters and what impact it should create.
On Engineers’ Day, I want to celebrate the engineers whose work creates leverage for everyone around them helping teams build better, solve harder problems and turn engineering effort into meaningful outcomes.”
