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Banks with more external benchmark-linked loans could benefit as lending rates reset faster than deposits, while festive and corporate demand may sustain credit growth

Marking 25 years as a head of government, Narendra Modi sets out six goals for India and vows to continue serving the country until it becomes a developed nation by 2047.

The GST Council is expected to consider simpler compliance, faster refunds and changes to prosecution and arrest rules, with no major rate changes likely at the meeting

India could emerge as a global AI-agent exporter by cutting inference costs and making AI more affordable and accessible domestically

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders were detained in Delhi while protesting against the Election Commission and demanding action over electoral issues.

Governor Sanjay Malhotra says the RBI will submit comments on Irdai's draft commission framework, which proposes product-level caps and lower management expense limits

To soon issue a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to clarify the reporting requirements

Demat account holders will get a consolidated view of investments and bank deposits from January 1, while RBI also plans interoperability among account aggregators

Telangana had the highest share of alcohol revenue in states' own tax revenue in FY25 at 32 per cent, followed by Tamil Nadu at 27 per cent and Uttar Pradesh at 25 per cent.

Investment announcements rose 34.7 per cent to 30.38 trillion in H1FY27, driven by data centres, while plans outside IT fell about 4 per cent to 20.92 trillion

BMI says market access, agriculture and Russian oil remain obstacles to an India-US deal, with a narrow pact likely to offer modest gains and ease policy uncertainty

First US public university approved under UGC framework plans to admit inaugural cohort in Telangana by August 2027

The CBI challenges a Karnataka High Court order quashing proceedings against MSPL over alleged illegal iron ore procurement and exports; replies are due in two weeks.

The application seeks recall of the September 23 split verdict on a larger bench referral; a separate curative plea questions Justice Satish Chandra Sharma's participation

The Supreme Court declines to interfere with a Delhi High Court judgment reading down a CBDT circular that prescribed maximum marginal rate taxation for Category-III AIFs

The tribunal approved plans worth over 11,071 crore in July-September, taking first-half approvals to 185, despite member vacancies and infrastructure constraints.

New Delhi [India], October 7: Kyptec Automation is strengthening its industrial imaging connectivity portfolio with the USB 3.0 Machine Vision Camera Cable developed for reliable communication between compatible industrial cameras and host computing systems used in machine vision, automated inspection and factory automation. The Kyptec Automation Machine Vision USB 3.0 A Male to Micro USB 3.0 Male With Screw Camera Cable combines a USB Type A connection for the host system with a Micro USB 3.0 c

Festival shift weighs on sales; better mix supports margins

Suzlon's Girish Tanti expects rising demand to prompt a higher wind capacity target, with the sector on track for 100 GW by 2030 and grid bottlenecks likely to ease

Spending led by Railways and NHAI rises 12% YoY in April-September, though September outlays slide 17%

Foreign investors sold 35,861 crore of Indian equities in September, with financial services seeing the largest outflows and consumer services attracting the most inflows.

Rural vehicle sales rose 32.69 per cent in September, supported by small businesses and non-farm incomes, while tractor demand remained more sensitive to farm conditions

Mohan Yadav releases Vyom and Neera into Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, while highlighting tourism revenue sharing and homestay subsidies for nearby villagers.

Debt fund managers and wealth advisers favour accruals and shorter-duration bonds, awaiting clarity on inflation and peak policy rates before adding duration exposure

Mospi's 2026-2030 strategy prioritises forests, water, minerals and pollination services, aiming to improve environmental accounts and their relevance to policymaking

WNS has leased 322,000 sq ft at Hiranandani Centaurus through two agreements, with monthly rent of about 2.90 crore and total rental outgo estimated at 619.37 crore.

Dilip Buildcon plans to invest 6,572 crore in Madhya Pradesh solar projects, with its overall energy portfolio expected to generate lifetime revenue of 68,000 crore

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 7: SheFin, a women-first investment platform designed exclusively for women investors in India, has officially launched its mobile application on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. A brainchild of Sunil Singh, Founder & CEO of InvesTek, SheFin has been created with a clear purpose to encourage more women to participate actively in investing, start their investment journeys early and build long-term financial independence. A women-first investment platf

Paradip's capacity expansion, the proposed Bahuda port and a Kendrapara shipbuilding cluster anchor Odisha's maritime investment pipeline of more than 50,000 crore.

New demat accounts fell to 2.89 million in September, but quarterly additions hit a high since October-December 2024, supported by strong primary market activity

A 0.4 per cent merchant discount rate takes effect on October 15, while small payments remain free; UPI recorded 802 million average daily transactions in September.

Industry leaders at India Mobile Congress say autonomous networks can improve efficiency, but need common standards, regulatory support, safeguards and human oversight

Airtel and Vodafone executives seek flexibility in network slicing to monetise 5G, while MediaNama's Nikhil Pahwa warns that differentiation could hinder innovation

Gold prices fell for the second straight session, declining Rs 700 to Rs 1.48 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, as subdued local demand and weak global trend weighed on the precious metal. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity fell to a one-week low, depreciating Rs 700 to Rs 1,48,900 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, from Tuesday's closing level of Rs 1,49,600, according to local traders. It was quoted at Rs 1,48,600 per 10 grams on September 29. Gold prices decline

The 10.5 million sq ft portfolio marks Brookfield's entry into industrial and logistics real estate in India, with ESR continuing to manage the assets in the near term

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were forcibly removed on Wednesday by police and were detained after they along with other leaders staged a sit-in at the roundabout near Shangri-La hotel in central Delhi. Gandhi and other MPs and leaders were headed in buses to the Jantar Mantar protest site after they were stopped by the police from proceeding further. They staged a sit in at the roundabout itself, with Priyanka Gandhi lying on the road along with other wo

The edtech startup plans to expand from 40 to 120 institutions in two years and strengthen its AI-led learning platform, academic capabilities and skilling programmes

The government has issued a notification reducing the stock holding limit for sugar dealers to 1,000 quintals, effective from October 15 to November 30, as part of its efforts to control retail prices of the sweetener during the festival period. On October 1, the food ministry had said that the government has reduced the stock holding period for sugar dealers to 15 days and fixed the stock holding limit at 1,000 quintals, with effect from 15 October to November 30, 2026, except in Kolkata and it

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says profit or surplus is incidental to the central bank's operations, stressing overall economic benefits amid questions over swap costs.

The joint venture, Faurecia Anand Seating India, will combine Forvia's seating technology with Gabriel India's manufacturing capabilities to serve Indian automakers.

Bihar Public Service Commission has increased the number of positions for BPSC TRE 4.0. The posts have been increased from 32388 to 33320. Candidates can find the notice on the official website

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 7: True Balance, an AI-powered digital lending platform, has launched Har Life Ka Balance, a three-part docuseries streaming on JioHotstar. The series follows six True Balance customers from different walks of life, highlighting how access to timely credit has supported their journeys across business, education and personal milestones.

The tribunal asks Sebi to specify material shared beyond its legal obligations as Jane Street seeks trading data and other documents; the hearing continues on Thursday.

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has officially declared the Rajasthan LDC Score Card 2026 today October 7, 2026. Candidates can check their marksheet at rajasthan.gov.in

NCDEX is expected to revive its agricultural indices in the next two quarters, with guar and spice offerings planned as it prepares to expand into the equity market

IndiaAI Mission COO Sudeep Shrivastava calls for wider consultation on AI safety rules, while IIT Jodhpur professor Mayank Vatsa flags a lack of indigenous benchmarks

Opposition MPs of the INDIA bloc decided to hold a sit-in at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday to raise the issue of 'vote chori' and seek the ouster of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, a day after their eight-hour dharna to press for a meeting with election commissioners. A large number of MPs of opposition parties got together for lunch at a restaurant at Janpath in central Delhi hosted by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, after which they boarded buses and headed towards Jantar Mantar

As fabs and packaging units move towards commercial production, experts say India must combine a pipeline of industry-ready graduates and technicians with incentives for experienced professionals

New Delhi [India], October 7:NimbusPost, India's second largest shipping aggregation and intelligence platform, today announced the launch of NimbusPost Edge, an invite-only priority support programme designed for scaling D2C brands that have outgrown standard shipping support.

NTPC expects around 2,000 crore in government support for its proposed Talaipalli plant, which will produce synthetic natural gas and take four to five years to build.