On October 17, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 13,292 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 12,815 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at Rs 1,85,000 per kilogram. These prices are influenced by global market trends, currency fluctuations, and local demand.

During the second quarter, the company added 8,203 employees, taking its total headcount to 3,31,991 by the end of H1 FY26. The attrition rate eased slightly to 14.3%, compared to 14.4% in the previous quarter.

Experts say that Reliance Industries is likely to experience good year-on-year growth, check details below.

The surge in silver is caused by various factors like structural and cyclical. The major reason behind this shortage is the continuous increase in demand in contrast with supply, most of which is due to the metal's high usage in various industries

The net profit of Jio Financial Services soared 114 per cent on a sequential basis compared to Rs 325 crore in Q1FY26

Tata vs SP Group: Tata Trusts rejects plan to list Tata Sons, warns it will weaken control and hurt inter-group decisions

The DoT conducted a sample CAF (customer application form) audit for August 2025, and alleged violation of terms and conditions by Bharti Airtel.

Nestl Layoffs News: Nestl will cut 16,000 jobs globally, the company said, over the next two years. The decision came a few weeks after the appointment of new Chief Executive Officer Philipp Navratil. Nestl in its statement, said that the layoffs will be completed in a period of two years.

On a sequential basis, Wipro's net profit dipped 2.5 per cent, while revenue increased 2.5 per cent.

Infosys board declared an interim dividend of Rs 24 per share for the September quarter.

However, the net profit was higher compared to the previous quarter's Rs 25 crore.

EPFO has clarified that 75% of the Provident Fund can be withdrawn immediately after job loss, while the full amount can be accessed after one year of unemployment. The new rules, aimed at improving pension savings, also streamline withdrawal categories and offer more flexible conditions.

Diwali falls on October 20th for most, but some regions celebrate on October 21st. Banks will be closed on both days in different cities, with additional holidays for Kati Biha and Chhath Puja. Check your local bank's schedule to confirm closures during these festive days.

Despite the success of the Afghani, Afghanistan remains mired in persistent poverty and a distressing human rights situation.

TCS has laid off around 20,000 employees as it shifts to AI. HR head Sudeep Kunnumal says the company has no fixed target for workforce reduction.

The Delhi government is set to introduce the national capital's first cooperative ride-hailing service, coming as an alternative to private cab aggregators while offering commuters a more affordable and surge-free experience.

IMF warns the global AI boom may mirror the dot-com bubble as Google invests $15 billion in India amid soaring tech valuations and investor optimism.

The arrears for the period from April to September 2025 will also be deposited in the bank accounts of the employees soon. Check details below.

The Indian rupee, however, bounced back sharply by 75 paise to close at 88.06 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, October 15.

Tarun Garg has been announced as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO), of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL). He will assume role of MD and CEO from January 1, 2026.

Silver prices have reached their highest in decades, surging by Rs 89,300 in just 10 months to an all-time high of Rs 1,79,000 per kilogram. Last year on December 31, it closed at Rs 89,700 per kilogram, benefiting investors with a 99.55% return so far this year.

Dearness Allowance (DA) hike will be effective from July 1, 2025. The decision will benefit 3 lakh state government employees and pensioners.

Infosys will deliver a new workforce management system for the NHS in England and Wales.

The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 has named 22-year-old Kaivalya Vohra, co-founder of the quick-commerce platform Zepto, as the youngest billionaire in India. He started Zepto with his friend launched in June 2021.

Shailesh Chandra has a longstanding career with Tata Motors, having joined the company as a manager in production in 1995.

In a blog post, the tech giant said teens would not be able to change their settings without permission from a parent. Meta has dubbed the fresh update its most significant since the company introduced accounts for teenagers last year. Read on for more details on this.

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) made an exchange filing on Tuesday, October 14, stating that it will launch two new products for the domestic market, with sales commencing from tomorrow, October 15. These are mostly meant for lower-income groups.

The 21st instalment of Rs 2,000 under the PM-KISAN scheme will be credited to farmers' accounts by Diwali 2025. To ensure timely payments, farmers must complete e-KYC via OTP or face authentication through the PM-KISAN app. Ensure Aadhaar and bank details are updated for smooth transfers.

Tata Motors has officially split its commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle businesses.

Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said Google's investment would play a crucial role in India's AI Mission.

On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), LG Electronics India shares opened at Rs 1,710.10 per share, compared to the IPO price of Rs 1,140, marking a 50.01% premium.

In a major move to enhance ease of living, the EPFO has approved 100% withdrawal of eligible PF balances, including both employee and employer shares. Key reforms include simplified partial withdrawal rules, no need for reasons under special circumstances, and reduced service requirements.

Ratan Tata's half brother Noel Tata suffers a setback as his proposal at Tata Trusts is defeated, leading to Vijay Singh's resignation and renewed SP Group pressure.

The company began FASTag-based toll collection in July 2025 and is currently managing toll operations at 11 toll plazas on different highway stretches across the country as an acquirer bank.

According to sources, the proposal to extend Chandrasekaran's term was made by Noel Tata and Venu Srinivasan at a meeting on September 11. Read here to know more.

Banks in India will be closed on multiple days from October 13 to 19, 2025, due to festivals like Bihu and others, along with RBI-mandated holidays. Regional closures and weekend offs contribute to 21 total bank holidays in October. Check inside for the complete list of holidays.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly offered THIS e-commerce giant, an option of closing a FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) violation case in certain conditions.

MacKenzie Scott has a well-established reputation for directing her philanthropy toward first-generation and low-income students.

TCS recently reported a 1.4 per cent rise in its net profit to Rs 12,075 crore for the second quarter.

Banks will remain open on October 13, 2025, as there's no holiday. However, October is filled with various bank holidays due to festivals like Diwali and regional observances. Be sure to check local holiday schedules to plan your banking activities effectively and avoid unnecessary trips.

He pursued his higher education in engineering and later earned an MBA from Xavier School of Management in Jamshedpur. After completing his education, Rahul moved to the United States for work. Read here to know how Rahul Singh established a business worth Rs 280 crores.

On October 12, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 121,650 for 24K gold and Rs 111,513 for 22K gold. Silver is priced at Rs 146,890 per kilogram. These prices are influenced by global market trends, currency fluctuations, and local demand.

In the newly released list 'Hurun India Rich List 2025', Gujarat has emerged as a state which is home to 139 of India's wealthiest individuals. we all know that Gautam Adani will be placed number one, but do you know who is at number two? It is Pankaj Patel and family.

Reliance Power further said it would take appropriate steps in the case as legally advised. Pal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday night in connection with a loan fraud case. Read on to know more on this.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Sonali Sen Gupta as its new Executive Director (ED), with effect from October 9, 2025.

Gautam Adani on Friday broke his silence on the loss of USD 100 billion, suffered by Adani Group due to Hindenburg research, which he called as a 'false' script propagated and weaponized against him.

Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani's aide, Ashok Kumar Pal, the senior Reliance Power Limited officer, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the alleged money laundering probe linked to the ADA group. He served as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Reliance Power Ltd.

Google introduced the WFA policy during the Covid-19 pandemic, offering employees the flexibility to work for up to four weeks per year from locations beyond their primary office. However, the company has now tightened this policy

There are several bank holidays in October 2025, including Diwali and Dhanteras. But will banks remain closed on October 10 due to Karva Chauth?

The development comes days top brass of the Tata Group met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday.