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Juicy tales from the frontlines of global history
Globe-trotting journalist Saeed Naqvis memoir draws an arc on world affairs and reveals the intimate eccentricities of iconic international perso
Gold continues to fall on MCX, silver near Rs 1.95 lakh per kg on MCX, check city-wise rates
Rates of precious metals in futures continued their downward momentum on Friday, October 23, 2026, as rising crude oil prices kept bullion market
IT stocks reverse course, buck global AI rout; Brent at $114 caps market recovery
The mornings rebound is led by information technology stocks, reversing the previous sessions 1.1% sectoral decline; gainers include TCS, Infosys
Face-off with China 'ongoing' at multiple locations along Arunachal border: ITBP chief
The confrontation with the Chinese troops are ongoing at multiple locations along the Indo-China border in Arunachal Pradesh, said ITBP DG Shatru
Brent crude tops $113 as fears of fresh US strikes on Iran grow
Oil markets face renewed uncertainty as reports of possible US strikes on Iran raise concerns over supplies and the outlook for crude prices
Ola Electric shares dip 5% after Goldman Sachs downgrades stock to Sell. Heres why
Ola Electric shares fell sharply on Friday after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to Sell from Neutral and cut its target price to Rs 23, imply
Infosys shares jump 3% ahead of Q2 earnings announcement. What to expect?
Infosys shares rose on Friday ahead of the IT majors Q2 FY27 results, with analysts expecting an 11% year-on-year rise in revenue and an 8% incre
Swiggy shares fell despite its Q2 net loss narrowing year-on-year to Rs 922 crore. Revenue rose 36% to Rs 7,571 crore, while adjusted EBITDA loss
Japans Nikkei falls over 1% as Wall Street tech selloff rattles markets
Japans Nikkei 225 falls as a Wall Street tech sell-off weighs on semiconductor and AI-linked stocks. Concerns over valuations and spending pressu
Shellz India SME shares to list today; GMP indicates 4% potential gain
Shellz India is set to list on the BSE SME platform on October 23, with a grey market premium of around 4%, indicating a potential listing gain o
Tonbo Imaging India shares to list today; GMP signals 64% listing gain
Tonbo Imaging India shares are set to list on the BSE and NSE, with a grey market premium of around 64% indicating potential listing gains. The R
Swiggy stock drops 4.4% after wider losses in quick-commerce business
Investors are watching quick-commerce companies closely as expansion spending and intensifying competition challenge efforts to improve profitabi
South Korea's stock market hit all-time highs before a sharp decline, marked by a 40% drop in the Kospi index since June, which has significantly
How to stay safe online from AI hacking
The PHP glitches in the underlying code itself could enable attackers to use them to take control of web servers to steal data, distrupt services
The earthquake was felt from Tibet to China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Sixteen people died in Tibet on Thursday night, while tremors struck Paki
HPCL shares in focus as Q1 net profit slips 6% YoY, revenue rises 26%. Should you buy?
HPCL reported Q2 FY27 consolidated profit of Rs 3,625 crore, down 6% year-on-year, while revenue increased 26% to Rs 1.39 lakh crore. Gross refin
Voting begins for four Karnataka Legislative Council seats
The counting of votes is scheduled for October 27
Rapido News: Pune District collector Jitendra Dudi has asked the city police commissioner to remove Rapidos bike taxi option from the app after a
Nuvoco Vistas Corp Q2 profit jumps 78% to Rs 65 crore on strong revenue
Nuvoco Vistas Corp achieved a consolidated profit growth of 78% year-on-year to Rs 65 crore. Revenue also increased by over 13% to Rs 2,790 crore
NDTV World Summit 2026: Full Day 2 Schedule, Key Speakers And Sessions
NDTV World Summit 2026 features discussions on AI's impact, geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, India-Nepal relations, and India's economic a
Ola Electric Shares Downgraded To Sell, Target Price Cut, Here's What Worries Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs said Ola Electric's path to sustainable free cash flow generation has become less clear, given relatively high interest costs and c
Jio Platforms IPO Day 3 Live Updates: Issue subscribed 5.38 times on day 2
Jio Platforms IPO Day 3 live updates: Jio Platforms IPO enters Day 3 of bidding after the issue was subscribed 5.38 times on Day 2, with bids for
23 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex jumps 416 points, Nifty near 22,750, IT stocks rally
Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the session on a positive note even as global sentiment remains weak amid a rise i
On the global front, Asian markets fell, while the US stock market ended mostly lower on concerns over AI spending and elevated crude oil prices.
BPCL urges coordinated action to boost compressed biogas projects in Maharashtra
BPCL along with the MoPNG and the Maharashtra government hosted a workshop titled Waste to Wealth Scaling GOBARdhan in Mumbai
Cipla subsidiary clears USFDA inspection with zero observations
Cipla on Friday said a routine US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) inspection at its wholly owned subsidiary InvaGen Pharmaceuticals' manufac
Nomura, Axis initiate coverage on 8 stocks with up to 30% upside potential. See full list
Market analysts have recently initiated coverage on a selection of Indian stocks, highlighting significant growth opportunities. Nomura has issue
Core4 Engineers SME IPO opens today: Check price band and other key details
Core4 Engineers Rs 54.82 crore SME IPO opens on October 23, 2026, and closes on October 27. Priced at Rs 8893 per share, proceeds will fund worki
Watch Piyush Goyal questioning European countries over climate finance commitments at the Berlin Global Dialogue in Germany. The Union Commerce M
SpaceX targets 13 GW of AI computing capacity by 2027 as demand surges
Strong demand for leased computing power is prompting SpaceX to expand its infrastructure plans, with UBS projecting substantial investment and r
Jio IPO closes today: Will it deliver a double-digit listing gain or become a long-term compounder?
Jio Platforms will wrap up its IPO bidding today, setting a new benchmark as India's largest public offering to date. With an overwhelming intere
SRF Q2 Review: Nirmal Bang Stays Bullish Despite Profit Miss; Here's Why
While SRF's Q2 operating performance missed Nirmal Bang and consensus estimates, the management sounded incrementally optimistic on sequential re
From CDMO to aerospace: How Vikas Khemani finds Indias next big themes
Now, as Carnelian has ventured into mutual fund business by launching a small-cap fund with a 5,000 crore cap, Khemani is focusing on manufacturi
Clean Science and Technology among 3 stocks rose above VWAP
When the closing price is above the VWAP, it means the stock closed at a price higher than its volume-weighted average traded price during the da
Farmers union, anti-SIR platform to hold protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today
Protests organized by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha and People Against SIR will occur nationwide on Friday. Demonstrators seek the restoration of voti
Fintech M&A outlook improves, but investors remain selective on valuations
A D.A. Davidson report highlights diverging fintech valuations, renewed dealmaking interest and investors growing focus on sustainable competitiv
Apple says the open screen is 50% larger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max's, and the inner panel has a nano-texture finish to cut glare.
Swiggy among 4 F&O stocks with sharp rise in futures open interest
Swiggy, Siemens Energy India, Nippon Life India Asset Management and KPIT Technologies featured in StockEdges F&O scan on October 22, with future
1945 cannot be held as the sole reference point: India pushes for UNSC reform
Indias UN envoy Parvathaneni Harish criticised prolonged negotiations, urging member states to agree on a clear roadmap for institutional reform
Powerful earthquake in China's Tibet region collapses hundreds of homes and kills at least 16 people
Beijing, Oct 23: A magnitude 7 earthquake hit China's Tibet region on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hu
Kaynes Technology among 3 stocks showing White Marubozu pattern
Kaynes Technology India, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre and Bajaj Finance featured in StockEdges White Marubozu scan on October 22, highlighting bullis
Why was Meta ordered to pay a $25 billion penalty to New Mexico? | Explained
What was Facebooks controversial friend sharing feature? What is the Cambridge Analytica scandal? How did Facebook respond to the controversy? Wh
Trump says Musk restored Ukraine's Starlink access, dodges call question
Ukraine uses Starlink for battlefield communications and drone operations. Restricting the satellite service hampered the country's attack and ai
BEIJING, October 23, 2026 (AP) A magnitude 7 earthquake hit Chinas Tibet region on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and
Trump administration oversaw 980,000 deportations during first 18 months
Only 20% of all deportations in this period involved individuals with a criminal conviction
BL Morning Report | Top Business & Market Headlines Today | October 23, 2026
BL Morning Report, October 23, 2026: Get todays top business news, market headlines and the latest updates from India and global markets.
After retiring from the State Bank of India, Chhaju found himself facing a tax exemption cap of Rs 3 lakh on his leave encashment totaling Rs 9.5
Tata Teleservices among 4 stocks showing RSI trending up
International Gemological Institute, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra), ITC Hotels and Balkrishna Industries featured in StockEdges RSI Trending Up
Jefferies has maintained its Buy' rating on Adani Green Energy shares with a target price of Rs 1,695, citing strong capacity additions, improvin
FIFA opens bidding for 2030 and 2034 World Cup media rights covering US and Puerto Rico
FIFA has commenced the bidding process for US media rights to the upcoming 2030 and 2034 World Cups. The bidding deadline is set for November 19,
Nifty 50 Nearing A Bottom? CLSA's Laurence Balanco Flags Key Levels
CLSA's technical analysis points to weakening global market momentum, while its earlier assessment of Indian equities identified key support and
ICICI Bank will revise charges on cash deposits and withdrawals beyond the free limit, demand drafts and ECS debit returns from 1 December 2026,
A Failed Startup Is Not a Failed Founder: Korea
When a startup closes, its cap table, contracts, and operating structure may disappear. The founder does not return to zero. Customer objections,
Youre inviting disaster: Piyush Goyal slams EU carbon tax on steel
Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue, the minister cautioned that rising material costs and regulatory burdens could undermine Europes economic
Systematix noted Colgate's strong brand equity, potential for mix enrichment, best-in-industry margins, and strong pricing power, but await growt
At least 16 dead in Tibet quake: China state media
46 injured after more than 300 houses collapse in Thursday's 7.0 magnitude quake
'The Vvaan Force of the Forrest' has grossed Rs 91.32 crore worldwide in four weeks, becoming Tamannaah Bhatia's third-highest-grossing Bollywood
Videos showing the moments a powerful earthquake struck Tibet are circulating on social media, offering a glimpse of how people reacted as the gr
Hindalco Share Price Live Updates: Hindalco's performance under scrutiny with negative returns
UAE shuts down all Umm Al Quwain beaches
The UAE has temporarily closed all beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain after a tanker oil spill affected its shoreline, while authorities
Shares in this data center company are down 40% as investors lose faith in the AI story
For two decades, data centers were relatively safe, lucrative real estate investments. They attracted investors because they served as digital in
Gold and silver prices extended their weekly losses as crude oil prices fueled inflation concerns and investors assessed the outlook for US inter
Sebi said certain unregistered persons were offering stock recommendations to investors through invitation-only WhatsApp groups in the name of fr
Bajaj Finance Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Finance experiences a decline in returns
Yen shines as AI jitters spur safe-haven rush
The Japanese yen reached its strongest level in over a month due to increased safe-haven demand. Concerns about the sustainability of the AI spen
Stocks To Buy Or Sell: Nagaraj Shetti Of HDFC Securities Picks These Two Shares For Short-Term
Nagaraj Shetti has recommended two stocks to buy and sell for short-term. He suggests trading in these stocks for a timeframe of 2-3 weeks. The t
Gold heads for sharpest weekly decline in four months on Fed rate outlook
Gold prices took a hit on Friday amid strong indicators of US economic growth and climbing oil prices. Spot gold prices sank to their lowest sinc
Knauf Group to invest additional 350 million in India, plans four new plants
German building materials company Knauf Group plans to invest an additional 350 million in India to set up four new manufacturing plants, Managin
Zetwerk Manufacturing Business shares to list today: Check GMP ahead of debut
The Rs 5,012.33 crore IPO comprises a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 2,830 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 14.45 crore shares worth approxim
Eric Schmidt sees China behind the US in the AI race by at least 6 months
Eric Schmidt highlighted that China is approximately six months behind the US in artificial intelligence capabilities. He noted that Chinese comp
Trump, Musk, Zelenskyy: who is blaming who in the Ukraine-Starlink row?
Reopen Bab al-Mandeb: China amid oil disruptions
Beijing, Oct 22: China on Thursday backed calls for reopening the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a key international shipping route disrupted by Houthi at
Dragon enters bear cave with $2.4 trillion lost since May peak
Chinese stocks have recently entered a bear market, resulting in a total loss of $2.4 trillion. Major indexes, including the CSI 300 and Hang Sen
8th Pay Commission: How higher basic pay could boost your earnings over 20 years Expert explains
The 8th Pay Commission is holding consultations in Mumbai on 22-23 October. Unions have sought a minimum basic pay of 69,000-72,000 and higher in
Chennai school holiday today: Chennai and neighbouring districts remain on alert as the IMD forecasts very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu from
Indian Bank FD Rates Revised: 6.80% On 555 Days Ind Grow, 6.75% On 777 Days Ind Prosper
Indian Bank raised interest rates by 15 basis points on its Ind Grow and Ind Prosper term deposit schemes, effective October 23, 2026, to 6.80% a
Swiggy Q2 Review: Motilal Oswal Cuts Target Price But Sees 32% Upside; Here's Why
Motilal Oswal continues to believe Swiggy's food delivery franchise and brand recall provide long-term strategic value; however, a clear path tow
Sahajanand Medical Technologies shares to list today: Check GMP ahead of debut
The Rs 475.48 crore IPO comprised an offer for sale (OFS) of 1.38 crore shares. Since the issue was entirely an OFS, the company will not receive
Jindal Stainless Q2 net profit rises 11% to Rs 898 crore
Jindal Stainless has revised its FY27 volume growth outlook to 4-6%, down from the previous 7-9% forecast, due to declining sales. Despite the do
7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Chinas Tibet, atleast 16 killed, 46 injured- watch
Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' wraps up its third week with Rs 361.85 crore net in India, taking its worldwide gross to Rs 563.02 cror
Punjab government employees staged a mass casual leave protest demanding pending dearness allowance payments, restoration of the Old Pension Sche
Union Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the Berlin Global Dialogue, criticizing developed nations for unmet climate finance commitments. He highlig
What Old School Habit Should Gen Z Bring Back? Nikhil Kamath Has A Two-Word Answer
On money, Kamath urged young Indians to spend more, arguing that cash is losing value quickly.
HPCL reports 6% decline in profit for Q2 amidst rising fuel prices
Hindustan Petroleum Corp has reported a 6% decline in consolidated net profit for the second quarter of FY27. The company returned to profitabili
Oil little changed as supply concern lingers amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Oil prices showed minimal movement as Brent crude futures dipped slightly. In light of intensifying Houthi attacks impacting oil supply, Saudi Ar
Asian Markets Today: Kospi, Nikkei Fall As Tech Sell-Off Deepens
South Korean and Japanese equities declined as Wall Street's technology sell-off intensified concerns over AI valuations. Brent crude headed for
China-Russia Threat To Europe? Xi Jinping Fires Cold War Jibe As Eu Attacks Putin | Watch
China has accused the European Union of displaying a Cold-War mentality after concerns were raised over Beijings growing cooperation with Russia
Crude Oil Prices Headed For Third Weekly Gain; Brent Above $113 A Barrel
Crude oil prices also gained after a report said that the US and Israel were planning renewed attacks on Iran as part of the regional war that st
