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IDFC First Bank Q2 profit nearly triples to Rs 1,045 crore; loan assets rise 30%
Hyderabad: DevFest unveils Telangana IT Minister
Hyderabad: Telangana on Saturday, October 24, unveiled an AI avatar of IT Minister D Sridhar Babu at the DevFest 2026 event organised by Google D
While the universe of REITs and InvITs is still small, their outperformance over equities and debt in recent years, makes a case for bringing it
AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to 858 crore
Total income rose to 6,382 crore in the quarter under review from 5,224 crore in the same period a year ago, AU Small Finance Bank said in a regu
MF Davids give Goliaths a run for their money
Newer fund houses outperform larger rivals as market volatility tests investment strategies
EAAA India Alternatives IPO: Hardly breaks new ground
Strong fundraising and a differentiated alternatives franchise offer growth potential, but valuation is fully priced
We look at the prospects of Bharti Airtel, Power Finance Corporation (PFC), REC, Alkyl Amines Chemicals
IRDAI extends distribution reforms feedback timeline to Oct 31
The consultation process has received an encouraging response, with over 650 comments received thus far.
US Market Outlook: Indices look vulnerable
More fall could be on the cards
Nifty 50 Prediction for the week: Supports can cushion the fall
The benchmark indices are likely to rise back again
Mastering Derivatives: OTM and ITM calls: Why close long positions before expiry?
Primary motivation in closing your position before expiry is the levy of delivery margins
Bullion Cues: Bears retain control
A rebound may follow fresh lows
F&O Tracker: Zone of uncertainty
Rising short positions signal weakness but crucial supports remain intact
YEIDA probe finds 52 outsiders posing as farmers to obtain residential plots in Yamuna City
Only 13 of 88 applicants qualify after verification of land records and satellite images, according to the YEIDA
Navi Mumbai International Airport has added nine domestic destinations, including Agatti via Goa-Mopa, Guwahati, Udaipur and Jodhpur. The expansi
Neuland Laboratories: Betting on new growth avenues
Contract manufacturing followed by peptides foray ensure a long runway
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Setco Automotive swings to 203.61 crore profit, plans Lava Cast merger to cut costs
Setco Automotive returned to a consolidated profit of 203.61 crore in the AprilJune 2026 quarter, against a loss a year earlier, while revenue ro
IMD warns of heavy rainfall over several Tamil Nadu districts
Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall patterns are anticipated across coastal, delta, and north-coastal Tamil Nadu
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R Sivakumar, CIO, Axis Mutual Fund, on valuations and earnings growth, and the outlook for Indian equity
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Insurance Query: How helpful is a second health insurance policy?
Claim to recover an unpaid portion of a hospital bill under a second health insurance poiicy is possible, but a full refund is not likely.
Your capital gains, pre-filled: Inside CBDTs new SFT regime for depositories and RTAs
Two income-tax notifications issued in September 2026 mean the capital gains schedule now arriving partly complete but verification is not optio
Zetwerk IPO: Kae Capital, Accel, Peak XV and Lightspeed set to realise 1,215 crore
At the issue price of 151 per share, the investors are monetising stakes accumulated at significantly lower prices
Actor Sonu Soods Mumbai residence, named Gangotri, features landscaped outdoor spaces, pastel-toned interiors, Italian travertine flooring, a mar
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 results: Consolidated net profit jumps 26% to Rs 5,645 crore
IDFC First Bank Q2 PAT rises 197% to 1,045 crore on lower provisions
The bank mobilised 34,390 crore in FCNR(B) deposits despite having no branch, subsidiary or representative office outside India.
Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First PAT rise; Marginal dip in NIM on FCNR (B) inflows
Meanwhile AU Small Finance Bank registered a 53 per cent rise in profit to 858 crore as net interest income
IDFC First Banks Q2FY27 net profit zooms 197% to 1,045 crore
Net interest income (interest income less interest expended) was up 21 per cent y-o-y to Rs 6,184 crore (Rs 5,113 crore in Q2FY26)
Utssav CZ Gold Jewels to issue 1:1 bonus shares
Board approves issuance of one bonus share of face value 10 for every existing share held by eligible shareholders
Lumax profit jumps 58%, bets 150 crore on electronics plant to generate 500 crore revenue
Lumax Auto Technologies reported a 57.8% rise in quarterly profit and 34.5% revenue growth despite higher material costs
New GST Rules 2026: From November 1, reforms to be rolled out in phases - What CBIC confirmed
The Council has decided to amend the return filing mechanism so that tax declared as payable by a supplier, which is then passed on as ITC to the
Home loan borrowers can transfer their balance to another lender multiple times, subject to eligibility and approval. Here's what it costs to do
The ITAT has ruled that two adjoining flats may qualify as one residential house for Section 54F capital gains tax exemption if they are physical
India's Kotak Bank Q2 profit rises 29%, beats estimates
The countrys third-largest private lender by market capitalisation posted a stand-alone net profit of 42.11 billion Indian rupees ($443.5 million
Kotak Bank sees margins stabilizing as FCNR drag offsets repo gains
Kotak Mahindra Bank expects net interest margins to stay near Q2 levels as high-cost FCNR(B) deposits offset gains from repo-linked loan repricin
Castrol India Q3 profit falls 22.6% as raw-material costs surge 71%
Profit drops despite revenue growing 27.3%; results come ahead of global ownership change that would give Stonepeak indirect control of the liste
The Income Tax Department has reminded deductors that deducting TDS is only the first step. Filing quarterly statements, depositing tax, and issu
Farah Khan recently visit PV Sindhu's Bengaluru house where the star player lives with her husband Venkata Datta. The duplex house features a lar
Ethanol tender sparks feedstock concerns as rice gains ground over maize
The competing concerns highlight the challenge facing the ethanol procurement framework: balancing the availability and cost of different feedsto
Supreme Power Equipment net profit grows to 14 crore in Apr-Sept period
Total income rose to 135.57 crore in the first half of FY27, up from 75.36 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal
The Golden Chariot is a luxury train exploring South India's heritage and scenic destinations. Fares for select journeys exceed 4 lakh per person
Outreach to villages key in expanding Indias higher education access: V Kamakoti
During the event, 20 students with household income less than 6 lakh per annum were awarded the Sumangala Scholarship
Central government employees and pensioners are awaiting the July 2026 DA and DR revision. The increase could be announced after the next Cabinet
India's basmati rice yield likely to be 5-10% higher this year: Industry leader
Rajeev Setia, President of Basmati IREF and Joint MD of Chaman Lal Setia Exports, said the monsoon and rainfall supported basmati growth and high
Taxpayers subject to audit requirements now have until November 21, 2026, to file returns for AY 2026-27, following a CBDT extension. Details her
An Etihad Airways passenger has claimed they were downgraded from business class to economy despite paying the full fare. A reported airline lett
AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to Rs 858 crore
AU's gross non-performing assets ratio fell 42 basis points (bps) to 1.99% at the end of September. This helped in 25% lower provision at Rs 359
India's Finance Ministry pushes broking industry to shed family-firm model, build structural trust
Dr. Alok Tiwari, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, spoke Saturday at an ANMI-NSE event, addressing market intermediaries, regulators, a
NSE Chief warns of AI cyber threats, flags quantum risk as Indian markets hit 460 lakh crore
NSE Managing Director and CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan warns of emerging threats from quantum computing that could compromise current cryptographic f
Cordelia Cruises launches Cordelia Sky, expands fleet to two ships
The 848 feet vessel began commercial sailings from Mumbai, with itineraries covering domestic destinations and Southeast Asia planned for 2027
SEBI plans Demat 2.0, graded compliance for brokers
SEBI plans to launch Demat 2.0, with tokenised corporate bonds available for secondary-market trading
AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to 858 cr
AU Small Finance Banks total income rises to 6,382 crore in Q2 FY27 from 5,224 crore in the same period a year ago
Civil society group raises concerns over composition of expert committee on UCPMP
Flags Dr Trehans participation as potential conflict of interest, given his association with private hospital group Medanta
JK Cement Q2 profit rises 6.3% to 169.3 cr on higher sales volume
JK Cements revenue from operations jumps 23.65% to 3,733.42 crore in Q2 FY27 compared to 3,019.20 crore in the year-ago period
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 net up 26% on higher income and better asset quality
Asset quality improved, with gross non-performing assets (GNPA) declining to 1.04% from 1.39% a year earlier.
Learn six common investing mistakes to avoid, from chasing quick returns and following stock market rumours to ignoring diversification, risk and
The Income-tax Act, 2025, came into effect on April 1, 2026, raising questions about losses carried forward under the old tax regime. CBDT FAQs e
You can open only 2 Sukanya Samriddhi accounts but what if you have triplet daughters?
The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana helps families save for a girl childs future and permits accounts for two girls per family. Here's what happens if y
Ramco Systems Q2 profit plunges on higher expenses
Ramco Systems Q2 FY27 net profit drops to $0.05 million, down from $1.47 million a year ago
Karnataka's Golden Chariot luxury tourist train has begun its 2026-27 season with 75 guests aboard its inaugural journey. The train features rede
India, Uzbekistan discuss bilateral ties during Jaishankars Azerbaijan visit
Jaishankar met President Ilham Aliyev and held talks with Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov on trade, investment, energy, tourism and connectivity
Adani Power Q2 profit jumps 141% to Tk 9,125.12 crore on surge in power demand
Indias largest private-sector thermal power producer, Adani Power Ltd, reported a 141.5% rise in second-quarter net profit on strong demand, high
PM Modi to visit Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on October 25
Prime Minister will inaugurate Arvind Limiteds new garment facility in Varanasi, then attend the Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026
Received cash, property, or jewellery as a gift? Under the Income Tax Act 2025, gifts exceeding 50,000 in a year are fully taxable, not just the
Adani Wind bags 696 MW orders from five power producers, third-party book crosses 1 GW
The contracts cover three wind turbine generator platforms rated at 5.2 MW, 5 MW and 3.3 MW, with projects spread across Karnataka, Gujarat and M
Portfolio Killers: 10 US stocks that wiped out up to 66% of investors wealth in 2026
Amid the AI trade and ongoing geopolitical tensions, several US-listed stocks have come under pressure in 2026. Here are the top 10 stocks with m
Courts cannot be unmindful when precious water bodies remain unprotected: SC
The Supreme Court has emphasized the importance of protecting water bodies as a vital resource for drinking water. It directed all states and aut
BPCL Q2 profit falls 22% as EBITDA slips on fuel price freeze
Revenue from operations rose to 1.58 lakh crore from 1.22 lakh crore, while Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITD
India's emerging sectors to drive capex, credit demand towards storage, semiconductors: Report
AI, semiconductors and defence is likely to lead the investment pipeline, with indicative public and private investments of around 5.9 lakh crore
NFO for the Motilal Oswal Nifty Midcap150 Plus 813 Yr G-Sec 70:30 Index Fund closes on October 26. The fund combines 70% Midcap with 30% Governme
Parliamentary Committee on Finance to examine 46 economic issues, including crypto, AI, in FY'27
The Committee would also study banking, pension, and health insurance sectors, social security for the informal sector, and evaluate various cent
Nasdaq-listed Amneal opens 135-crore Ahmedabad office, expands India footprint
The new facility spans approximately 3.35 lakh square feet and can accommodate around 1,200 employees
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The objections reportedly concerned changes to statutory Form 6 without authorisation, centralisation of the electoral database, the filing of ap
Govt of Singapores India portfolio: 10 stocks rally up to 100% in FY27 so far
In terms of stock performance, around 14 stocks in the portfolio have delivered positive returns so far in FY27, while nearly half have posted ne
Goyal's engagements on October 23 included discussions with senior German government officials, business leaders, research institutions and membe
KEC International bags orders worth 2,872 cr from Power Grid Corporation of India
With these wins, the year-to-date order intake has crossed 13,500 crore, including 9,500 crore from the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) busin
Bihar govt introduces performance assessment index for banks
IDFC FIRST Bank currently tops the list with 74 points, Development Commissioner Mihir Kumar Singh says
The Bombay High Court has ruled that EPFO cannot reject eligible private sector employees EPS 95 higher-pension applications solely because their
IMD issues red alert for 5 districts in Keralam on Oct 25, 26
Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts are under red alert on October 25
Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced an impressive 26% year-on-year increase in consolidated profit after tax for the second quarter, highlighting s
The Nifty 50 declined in all four sessions of the holiday-shortened week, hitting an intraweek low of 22,372 on Friday before closing 2.4% lower
Investor confidence in small and mid-cap stocks is strong, with rising valuations when compared to large caps. Last month, small and mid-cap fund
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across other cities on October 24
Todays Gold Rate in India October 24: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across metro cities on October 24
Calculate gratuity after 10 years of service on 50,000, 1 lakh and 1.5 lakh monthly wages. Understand the gratuity formula, estimated payouts, el
Thiruvananthapuram airport to handle 644 weekly air traffic movements in winter
The winter schedule, effective from October 25, 2026, to March 27, 2027, will see weekly domestic air traffic movements increase by 12%, from 294
