NEW DELHI — Indian benchmark indices ended lower on September 2, 2026, as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a sharp rise in international crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell 373.93 points, or 0.49%, to close at 76,570.35, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 141.35 points, or 0.59%, to settle at 23,914.45.
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Target Clown Halloween Costume Pulled After Backlash
UNITED STATES — Target apologized Monday and confirmed it had pulled a children’s Halloween costume from sale after the product triggered backlash on social media over allegations that its appearance resembled a racist caricature. The retailer said it was reviewing how the costume was approved and what changes may be needed.
Canada US Tariffs: Ottawa Hits $20 Billion Goods
OTTAWA, Canada — Canada will impose new retaliatory tariffs on C$27.6 billion ($19.94 billion) of United States goods from September 8, matching the value of new US duties and escalating an already strained trade relationship between the two countries.
Indian Stock Market Rises on Blue-Chip Buying
MUMBAI, India — Indian Stock Market : Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty gained in early trade on Monday, supported by buying in major blue-chip stocks including HDFC Bank and Infosys amid positive global cues. However, concerns over geopolitical tensions and higher crude oil prices continued to limit risk appetite.
EU Closes Pratt & Whitney Antitrust Probe
BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Commission has closed an antitrust investigation into RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp after the company amended contractual clauses that had raised concerns about access to critical inputs and services for spare-parts suppliers.
UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 Opens With Focus on Japanese Investment
NEW DELHI, India — Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hosted a high-level Japanese delegation led by Yamanashi Prefecture Governor Kotaro Nagasaki at the inaugural session of the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026, pitching Uttar Pradesh as a long-term industrial destination for Japanese companies. The discussions focused on investment, advanced technology, research and development, green manufacturing and deeper cooperation between Uttar Pradesh and Japan.