On October 7, 2025, banks in India will remain closed for Valmiki Jayanti and Kumar Purnima in various regions. While physical branches will be closed, digital banking, ATMs, and UPI services will remain operational. Plan to avoid any inconvenience during the holiday.

Sunil Mittal is among the richest Indians and runs India's second-largest telecom firm, Bharti Airtel.

OpenAI's popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT was down for many users across India for around one hour on Monday.

Diwali bonanza on Flipkart slashes iPhone 16 Pro Max price by up to Rs 55,000. Get the 256GB model at Rs 1,09,999 with exchange offers, bank discounts, and EMI options. Limited-time deal for buyers looking to upgrade to Apple's flagship this festive season.

Customers are advised to plan their in-branch visits around the holiday to avoid any inconvenience. It's essential to note that bank holidays can vary based on the state or region due to local festivals or events.

OpenAI, developer of AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT, has acquired a new AI-powered personal finance app called Roi. Following the ongoing trend in the AI space, OpenAI has hired Roi's CEO, Sujith Vishwajit, to the company. Let's dig details.

Big setback for Pakistan's economy as big multinational companies are exited the country. P&G, joins the list of big MNCs, who are shutting down its manufacturing in Pakistan. Multinational companies, like Microsoft, are exiting Pakistan, by either selling stakes or haltering operations, but why?

His net worth has surpassed that of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who recently joined the billionaire club and is the wealthiest Hindi film star. Pandey also now ranks among India's fastest wealth creators alongside top businessmen. Let us tell you more about him here.

Long before the trend of 8-step or 10-step skincare routines, a humble green tube made its way into Indian households, carrying the essence of the 'Swadeshi' movement. Yes, we are taking you back to the pre-Independence era when the leaders of our nation gave a call for 'Swadeshi'.

The new cheque clearing rule means that funds from cheques could reach your bank account within hours instead of the usual 1-2 business days. Starting October 4, 2025, banks will scan, present, and process cheques continuously during business hours, instead of processing in fixed batches.

The commission, which is expected to revise salaries and pensions, will have a significant impact on over 1.2 crore central government employees and pensioners.

In a big relief to users, Perplexity has now allowed users to use its Comet browser for free. After this move, users can download the browser and use Comet Assistant for free. Perplexity's Comet Assistant is capable of carrying out various tasks.

Banks currently use CTS, which sends an electronic image of the cheque and its details to the drawee bank.

Perplexity AI has launched its free browser Comet, positioning it as a direct rival to Google Chrome and OpenAI's upcoming AI browser. With AI-driven tools for shopping, travel, finance, and email assistance, Comet challenges Alphabet as its stock slips after the announcement.

India has signed a $100 billion Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association. The deal slashes tariffs on Swiss chocolates, wines, knives and watches, while EFTA will remove duties on 99% of Indian goods. It promises one million jobs over 15 years.

Sebi's push shows how India's super-rich families have become dominant players with significant investments that can disrupt markets.

Elon Musk-owned Tesla faces a lawsuit in California after a fatal Cybertruck crash that killed 19-year-old Krysta Tsukahara. Her parents allege faulty design trapped her inside the burning EV. The case adds to Tesla's troubles amid federal probes into safety concerns.

US Senators Charles E. Grassley and Richard J. Durbin criticised late Ratan Tata's Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), claiming it is hiring thousands of H-1B visa holders while laying off employees worldwide, including American staff.

The Adani Group firm will contest the penalty before the appellate authorities. It said these penalties will have no impact on financial activity.

The National Payments Corporation of India has added a new feature in UPI. It has allowed users to make instant EMIs through a swipe in UPI. This comes after it linked RuPay credit card with UPI.

UIDAI has raised Aadhaar update charges from October 2025. This move marks the first fee hike in nearly five years, and it's essential for Aadhaar holders to understand the changes.

This year, India's consumer goods and retail sectors recorded their highest Navratri sales in more than a decade. This was made possible not only due to the festival fervour but also due to the recently decreased GST rates. Sectors like consumer electronics, automobile and more were the biggest hit.

India has become a hub of entrepreneurship, especially in the age of social media presence. Even luxury brands have made their social media game strong to attract audiences. Meet Samriddhi Elantholy, who started her own business at the age of 19, earned Rs 4 lakh in 6 months

The self-sufficiency goals of China and India exacerbate structural overcapacity in the industry, particularly amid a lacklustre recovery in global demand and ongoing trade tensions, S&P analyst Shawn Park said. China has already been adding significant capacity, a trend expected to continue.

Refinery maintenance in Europe had reduced diesel supplies, boosting India's exports. Indian refiners use a third of Russian crude oil.

ChatGPT's parent company OpenAI has hit a $500 billion valuation, overtaking Elon Musk's SpaceX to become the world's most valuable startup. Backed by investors including SoftBank, Thrive Capital and T. Rowe Price, Sam Altman's firm is driving AI and data centre growth worldwide.

This comes as India's largest IT services firm undertakes a massive workforce realignment, letting go of employees whose skills are no longer aligned with the emerging needs. In July, TCS had announced it would trim 2 percent of its global workforce or roughly 12,000 workers. Read more here.

M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 is out! Roshni Nadar Malhotra has emerged has richest woman in India. Today we'll talk about one of the richest women who made it to the top 100 richest Indians in 2025. Meet Rohiqa Mistry, she has a net worth of Rs 88,650 crores.

Sundar Pichai is at the 7th position with a net worth of Rs 5,810 crore, while PepsiCo's Indra Nooyi stands at Number 8 with Rs 5,130 crore net worth.

Forbes' billionaire tracker reported Musk's net worth at USD 499.5 billion as of 3:55 p.m. ET. The milestone follows a significant rise in Tesla's share price, along with growing valuations for his other ventures, including AI firm xAI and rocket manufacturer SpaceX.

Approximately 2,500 employees in Pune resigned from their jobs in the largest IT firm of India, Tata Consultancy Services, wrote the IT employees' body NITES in a letter to Maharashtra CM. TCS had announced to lay off around 2 per cent, or 12,261 employees globally in June this year.

LG Electronics India launches Rs 11,600 crore IPO on Oct 7 at Rs 1,080-1,140 per share, valuing firm at Rs 77,500 crore ($8.7B); fourth billion-dollar IPO of 2025.

RCB lifted its maiden title by trouncing Punjab Kings in the final of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league.

Tata Advanced Systems will build Airbus H125 helicopters at Karnataka's Vemagal plant, with first Made-in-India delivery expected in 2027.

In March this year, the Hurun Global Rich List ranked Roshni Nadar as the fifth richest woman in the world.

Chennai-born AI entrepreneur Arvind Srinivas, 31, co-founder of Perplexity AI, enters Hurun India Rich List 2025 as the country's youngest billionaire.

The brand is known for its use of animal-free materials, and celebrities including Taylor Swift and Meghan Markle are among its clients in the ethical luxury segment.

Edtech entrepreneurs Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari, who co-founded Physics Wallah, have gained another feat by making their debut on the Hurun India Rich List 2025. This came after the wealth of two of the top entrepreneurs in India increased by a stunning 223% each last year.

The total number of billionaires in the country has now surpassed 350, a sixfold increase since the list was first published 13 years ago.

The big decision is being taken ahead of Dusshera and Diwali, following the government's usual practice of announcing the second tranche of DA increases before major festivals.

The gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for FY26 has been revised upward to 6.8 per cent, with quarterly estimates of 7 per cent in Q2 as against 6.7 per cent announced earlier, 6.4 per cent in Q3 as compared to 6.6 per cent earlier, and 6.2 per cent in Q4 as against 6.3 per cent projected

The October MPC meeting was held from September 29 to October 1, where the six-member committee discussed key issues like interest rates, inflation, and economic growth.

Arattai -- which in Tamil means casual chat -- is developed by the Indian tech firm Zoho Corporation, which was founded by Padma Shri recipient Sridhar Vembu. Let us tell you more about him in this article.

Dubai is known around the world for luxury and people with luxurious lifestyles. And surprisingly, the richest of them all is not a Sheikh or a Prince, but a Russian tech entrepreneur. Read on to know more on this.

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover announced it will restart its manufacturing operations in a 'phased' and 'controlled' manner after it faced a cyber-attack, which caused it to close some of its factories early this month. The UK government offered a USD 2 billion loan guarantee.

After reviewing the bank's reply, additional submissions, and oral statements during a personal hearing, the RBI concluded that the charges were valid and decided to impose the penalty.

Her firm's success caught the attention of JPMorgan, which bought Frank in 2021. Know what happened next below:

Shrikant Badve has become the latest billionaire to join the league of top billionaires in the country. He entered the billionaires club after closing at a record high trading session. He has worked with Sachin Tendulkar and Madhuri Dixit.

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has touted the project as Asia's largest integrated food parks with AI-driven automation, robotics, and sustainable technologies. Reliance had announced the investment plan at its annual general meeting in August. Read on for more details on this.

In a message to employees that has also been made public, Microsoft president Brad Smith said: We have found evidence that supports elements of The Guardian's reporting. Read on to know more on this.