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57th GST Council meet enhances business confidence
GST has come to be a key enabler of investment, economic growth and a tool to enhance Indias global competitiveness
Giving due credit to those who produce commodities
Haunting spectre of joblessness
India needs to act fast to prevent its demographic dividend from turning into a burden, warn the authors
Gold gains on softer dollar, but heads for weekly fall
Among other metals, spot silver rose 0.7% to $57.81 per ounce, platinum gained 1.1% to $1,642.75 and palladium climbed 1.5% to $1,143.46
Earthquake of 6.9 magnitude hits near Ozernovskiy in Russia
The tremors caused residents to evacuate from their apartments
Living in a bubble... with clean air
How startup YOGa targets indoor pollution at the source
Scale-up struggles of sustainable startups
Greenr Sustainability Accelerator backs early-stage startups in the waste, food, agriculture, and clean-tech segments
India-US trade pact would be concluded at earliest, in interest of global trade: FM
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the first phase of the India-US trade pact has been finalised and is undergoing lega
Todays Stock Recommendation: October 12, 2026
The stock that we have today is HDFC Life Insurance Company.
TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks kicks off year-long employee wellbeing programme
Green Energy Corridor-III: The ball is now in states court
State-level planning will determine whether the scheme delivers
The virtues of co-locating solar, battery energy storage
Optimal combination depends not just on the duration but also time of power delivery
Premium grocery: Slower and cleaner commerce, anyone?
A new wave of grocery startups are pitching quality as the main character, even if it means giving up the quick factor
AgriPV: Up above the ground so high
Photo-synergy. Integrating agrivoltaic into the PM-KUSUM 2.0 scheme is one way to add solar capacity without eating up farmland
Capria Ventures focuses on enterprise AI and industrial automation
Traditional IT growth to taper as AI takes centre stage: TCS CEO
AI revenue crosses $3 billion as TCS bets on new services to sustain growth
India will not succumb to Musks pressure tactics
Elon Musks hectoring surely cannot override security considerations with respect to allowing foreign players in satcom
Can rate hikes control cost-push inflation?
Yes and no, because no one knows how much the rates have to increase before the demand for credit slows sufficiently and how long this process wi
Regulating distribution: Insurance reforms spark unease
Industry stakeholders call for balancing policyholder welfare with protection of jobs, growth and investments
The rational business decisions behind reverse flipping
Domestic stock markets have a growing appetite for technology companies
Rupee rises 20 paise to 94.79 against U.S. dollar in early trade
In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.75, touched 94.79, and gained 20 paise from its previous close
Monetary policy: Currency, credit, credibility gain focus
The RBIs monetary policy mentioned rising inflation, but the underlying iceberg called currency is stealing the slow
Nifty Prediction Today October 16, 2026: Nifty futures: Bulls gain traction
Nifty (Oct) futures is likely to rally to 23,300
Meta releases open-weight Muse Spark model for coding, agentic tasks
816-billion-parameter model expands developer access as company continues push for open AI systems
Stock markets trade lower during early session amid profit-taking
Relentless foreign fund outflows and a decline in blue-chip Reliance Industries after a 4% rally in the previous trade added to the overall beari
Cyient DLM shares crash 19% despite Q2 profit rise
At 9.57 am, Cyient DLM shares were trading 16% lower at 861.25 on the NSE after hitting an intraday low of 832.20, compared with the previous clo
Amazon launches two new portable AI listening devices
The devices record information throughout the day to offer calendar reminders and other AI-driven insights under the Bee brand it acquired last y
Google warns suspected China-linked hackers could exploit BeyondTrust flaw
Suspected China-linked group Armory Castle exploited the flaw in August, prompting calls for swift patching
Wipro stock up 4% after Q2 revenue beat offsets concerns over weak deal wins
The stock was trading at 180.76, its highest since September 1, and was set for its fourth straight session of gains.
Ambani's Reliance welcomes Starlink competition in first response to Musk
Jio's own satellite services await clearances, Reliance said on October 16, 2026
CM Vijay to inaugurate Periyar knowledge centre, expected to hold roadshow in Coimbatore
Named after the social reformer Periyar, the 8-storey facility was built by the Tamil Nadu government to serve as a destination for education, sc
Nifty opens lower despite gap-up; IT stocks lead gains as markets digest inflation worries
IT stocks propel gains even as broader benchmarks waver post-gap, with inflation jitters keeping risk sentiment in check ahead of macro cues and
Kotak Life, investors Mukul Agrawal, Ashish Kacholia acquire shares in Fusion CX ahead of IPO
The company has fixed a price band of 275-289 per share, valuing the company at approximately 4,200 crore at the upper end of the price band
Army plans underground protective infrastructure along China, Pakistan borders
The Northern Command has invited tenders, giving time till November 7 for vendors to submit responses for 19 different projects
UN officials, experts call for urgent, science-backed action and systemic solutions to heat crisis
The WMO warns that the prevailing El Nino conditions over the equatorial Pacific are most likely to intensify into a very strong event
Crude oil futures fall as IEA agrees to complete remaining oil releases
At 9.34 am on Friday, December Brent oil futures were at $105.22, down by 0.66%, and November crude oil futures on WTI were at $97.21, down by 0.
CJP hardens stand on SIR issue; INDIA bloc to meet CJI, hold protest march
The Delhi Police registered 20 FIRs in connection with the protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday
SEBI settlement rules set apart settlement payments from recovery of wrongful gains
Gazette-notified framework distinguishes financial obligations, stage-based calculations and a 60-day window for settling cases before a show-cau
Investors temper Anthropic IPO valuation expectations over revenue growth slowdown, sources say
Anthropic told potential IPO investors that Q3 revenue rose 45% to $16.8B from Q2 and that it was adjusted-profit profitable for the quarter
Gold and silver prices today, 16 October: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other majo
Fresh debt sale set to rattle Indian bonds as rate-hike jitters persist
The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield may trade between 7.38% and 7.42%, according to a trader at a primary dealership, after closing at 7.3921% in
Explainer: Why CoreWeave's troubles are rattling the AI boom
Q2 Results Today, 16th October 2026 Live Updates: Stay tuned to get real-time market, business and financial news updates
Reliance says it welcomes satellite competition, including Musk's Starlink
Reliance Industries welcomed satellite broadband competition, including Starlink, in India, signaling a clearer stance amid Musks push to operate
DoT readies Cabinet note on Satcom spectrum charges; approval may come in coming days
Domestic companies would be encouraged to participate in the sector rather than India depending solely on foreign players
SC mandates free movement and no illegal detentions, subject to public order
The court said the authorities must detail in their affidavits whether they had complied with the courts October 9 order to issue traffic and rai
PM Modi inaugurates Chennai Metros Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch, rides along with CM Vijay
There are a total of 11 elevated Metro Stations covering approximately 15 km in the newly inaugurated stretch
DA news: Himachal Pradesh to release dearness allowance installment for Diwali? CM Sukhu says...
DA news update: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the state government is considering releasing a Dearness Allowance (D
Pick of BL commodities -October 11, 2026
El Nino, which is currently unfolding, may be the strongest since the 1950s. The El Nio-created warm weather has affected tomato production, resu
Bandhan AMCs Suyash Choudhary on RBI rate hikes, bond yields, and debt strategy
Bandhan AMCs Suyash Choudhary explains how rising rates affect savers, why investors should keep debt portfolio duration short, and how to balanc
US start-up plans to sell sunlight at night with help from Indias Skyroot Aerospace
The start-up has signed a contract with Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace for two launches onboard its Vikram rockets
Flash flood sweeps away houses, bridges in Nepal's Gorkha
The cause of the sudden surge remains unclear
ADB, Japan back AM Greens renewable ammonia plant in Kakinada
The investment includes a $100 million loan from Asias Private Infrastructure Fund 2, financed by the JICA and administered by ADB
India unveils steel policy aiming for 604 million tonne capacity by 2047
Policy lays out plans to cut sector emissions and shore up access to iron ore and coking coal
Elon Musk accuses Ambani supporters of hypocrisy over Starlinks India entry
The dispute highlights growing tensions over satellite broadband competition, consumer choice and the regulatory framework governing services in
Saudi airport attack kills 12, injures over 300; Trump weighs military intervention
Saudi Arabia faces mounting security concerns as airport operations halt, international travel warnings spread and regional fighting intensifies
Q2 Results Today, 16th October 2026 Live Updates: Stay tuned to get real-time market, business and financial news updates
Shares on track for higher open on lower Treasury yields, SEBI relief
GIFT Nifty futures were at 23,082 at 7:52 a.m. IST, indicating a positive start for Nifty 50, which closed at 22,997.35 on Thursday
South Korean shares set for biggest weekly fall since 2008 on AI worries
South Korean shares rebounded from a six-month low on Friday on dip buying but faced their biggest weekly loss in 18 years on AI worries
Delhiturnsfortressasthousandsaredetainedduringanti-CECprotest
At least 4,000 people detained since Saturday morning; CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka picked up from aircraft, soon af
Consolidated Account Statement covers stocks, mutual funds and NPS. Could insurance be next?
SEBI is exploring the inclusion of insurance policy details in the Consolidated Account Statement (CAS), which already covers investments such as
Wipro faces slow recovery as revenue and deal wins lag peers
Wipro has reported a decline in revenue for the second quarter in a row, contrasting with larger rivals that experienced growth. The total value
5,000 monthly small-cap SIP for 20 years: How much could your daughter get at 25?
A 5,000 monthly SIP in a small-cap mutual fund could grow significantly over 20 years. Compare illustrative SIP returns of 12% to 18% with bank d
IndiGo extends cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights till Oct 24
Akasa Air has extended suspensions to Riyadh until Oct 24 and Jeddah until Oct 21 due to West Asia security concerns
Kotak MF suspends subscriptions in two debt funds holding Yes Bank AT1 bonds
In a move aimed at protecting investors, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company has put a temporary hold on subscriptions for two of its mutual
Netflix names former Disney executive Rice as new content chief as Bajaria departs
Mr. Rice will oversee Netflix's content strategy from October 26, including series, films and live events across regions
World Bank should focus on mobilising greater private capital and creating jobs: FM
Sitharaman said productive, better-paid jobs remain the best way to reduce poverty and boost shared prosperity amid energy stress, trade fragment
Several large Indian mutual funds, including HDFC, Kotak Mahindra and UTI, halted bulk subscriptions to gold ETFs ahead of the festive season. He
Windfall levies reduced on diesel, hiked on petrol
Export levies on diesel have been cut to 8.50 per litre from 16 per litre. On petrol, it will be 2.50 per litre, as against 0.50. No change for A
Nuclear weapons must not be treated as 'routine instruments of statecraft': India slams Pak at UN
India exercised its Right of Reply at the plenary meeting of the First Committee of the UN General Assembly Friday that deals with Disarmament an
Trump names Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt
The conservative commentator previously worked as a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson and has appeared on Fox News and Newsmax
Elon Musk calls Mukesh Ambani Prime Minister Ambani in Starlink India row
The exchange comes as the government defends its satellite communications licensing framework and moves towards a final decision on spectrum pric
US states sue AI giant OpenAI, saying its popular chatbot is hurting children and deceiving adults
The lawsuits claim ChatGPT is giving dangerous medical advice, fueling paranoia and encouraging self-harm or harm to others
Credit card reward points expiring? Why you should avoid unnecessary spending
Credit card reward points can help save money during the festive season, but redeeming points that are about to expire should not lead to unneces
Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Coforge(1,932.70)
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The stock of Coforge has been rallying since the beginning of this month, gaining about 10%. It bounced off the
To Vances foreign indentured servants jibe, MEA retorts by pointing out that the history of the US itself has been shaped by generations of immig
Global Market Today: Asian stocks advance as selloff in chips eases
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index advanced 0.6%, led by stocks in South Korea. Chip stocks rose with Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. both edg
When water storage in major reservoirs falls, less water-intensive crops and micro-irrigation methods must be encouraged
Quest Global shifts domicile to India ahead of IPO
India currently contributes approx single-digit share of revenue, Prabhu said.
PepsiCo India sharpens focus on zero-sugar, low-sugar portfolio in beverages
Bhandari believes that over the next one and a half years, low-sugar and zero-sugar products will account for nearly 90 per cent of the portfolio
HDFC Life posts 14% rise in Sept quarter profit
Value of new business (VNB) margin expanded 20 basis points to 24.7% against 24.5% a year ago. One basis point is a hundredth of a percentage poi
e3W sales surge 40% in September; market share rises to 64.9%
Bajaj leads the chart followed by Mahindra and TVS
Cancer drug margin cap sparks affordability concerns; industry seeks uniform pricing rules
While industry bodies have welcomed the move, they have also sought transparent, uniform pricing rules to prevent excessive mark-ups and ensure a
Can Bonfiglioli Transmissions IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?
Bonfiglioli Transmissions aims to raise Rs2,534 crore through an upcoming offer for sale. The promoter group's stake will reduce from 100% to 77%
TVK wins Madurantakam, Dharapuram bypolls; Assembly tally rises to 109
The by-elections were necessitated by the resignations of Maragatham Kumaravel and P Sathyabama on May 25
Invest Telangana Global Summit: Deputy CM Bhatti directs all departments to work in coordination
Bhatti directed officials to discharge duties efficiently and urged clear measures for ongoing information-sharing and inter-department coordinat
Life insurers first-year premium up 20.6% at 2.46 lakh cr in H1 FY26: IRDAI
The LIC continued to dominate the market, with its first-year premium increasing 19.3 per cent to 1.44 lakh crore during the six-month period
Fairfaxs IDBI Bank deal puts CSB Banks ownership and future in focus
Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings, which owns 40% in the Kerala-based lender, must choose between selling its stake and merging CSB with IDBI B
Monetary tightening likely to keep industrial metal prices on leash
Ferrous and non-ferrous metals have come under pressure on fears of a hawkish stance from US Fed
