Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, August 28, 2026

45 Indian power plants face critically low coal stocks amid monsoon disruption Coal inventories at several thermal power plants have fallen to critical levels as monsoon rains disrupt supplies and electricity demand remains high. Government data shows 45 power plants are operating with critically low coal stocks, raising concerns about fuel availability for power generation. ChatGPT Ads set to rewrite the rules of digital advertising in India OpenAI is set to roll out advertising on ChatGPT in India for logged-in users on its Free and Go plans. The company says ads will not affect ChatGPT’s responses, but the move is expected to accelerate the shift towards contextual advertising and create new opportunities for businesses. Maharashtra sold most PVs, CVs in Q1 FY27: SIAM Maharashtra recorded the highest passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle sales among all States in the first quarter of FY27, according to SIAM data. The State outperformed Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, reinforcing its position as India’s largest automotive market. 100% FDI, Insurance for All by 2047 provide great opportunities for Canadian firms: FM Sitharaman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has invited Canadian insurance firms and pension funds to increase investments in India. Highlighting the country’s 100 per cent FDI policy in the insurance sector and the goal of achieving Insurance for All by 2047, she said India offers significant long-term opportunities for global investors. (Research and VO: Siddharth Mathew Cherian)