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MSEs accounted for 53% of central government procurement in H1 FY27, well above the 25% mandate, with industry expecting procurement to pick up in the second half.

BSNL says tighter compliance requirements and higher financial disincentives could add to pressures it faces, making it harder to meet its public-service obligations and expand its network.

India's retail real estate market saw strong demand in Q3 2026, led by Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, which accounted for 61% of gross leasing volume. Fashion and Food & Beverage dominated leasing activities, while future Grade A mall supply is expected to enhance retail space availability.

Anup Saha has been appointed CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank for a three-year term starting January 1. He succeeds Ashok Vaswani, stepping down for personal reasons. Saha has over 30 years of experience, including a significant tenure at ICICI Bank, highlighting its role in producing banking leaders.

With 997 crore in cash and no debt, Jyothy Labs could use acquisitions to rebuild its portfolio after Henkel ended its Pril and Fa licensing deal. Instead, it is betting on new products and existing brands.

The Telangana Cabinet has approved the release of two pending DA instalments for employees and pensioners, adding 2,500 crore annually to the state's financial burden. Details here.

The 23,731 crore scheme is aimed at boosting compressed biogas production almost 10-fold by FY36, enhancing national energy security and supporting rural livelihoods.

Anup Bagchis appointment as HDFC Bank CEO adds to a recent string of external candidates chosen to lead private banks, as RBI weighs continuity, independence and fresh perspectives.

Eligible salaried workers outside the formal provident fund system can be enrolled now through EPFO's special one-time window. But does it mean they will lose interest on past contributions?

Delta Chief Executive Officer Ed Bastian is in SpaceX CEO Elon Musks sights for choosing Amazon.com Inc.s Leo, the new service intended to be a Starlink alternative.

In Mint Money Guru, S Naren discusses oil, US rates, AI risks and small-cap valuations, and explains why contrarian investing can extend beyond value stocks as he launches a contra fund.

E-commerce sales on Amazon and Flipkart offer discounts for cardholders, starting October 8 and 9. Here's the list of credit and debit cards that are offering cashbacks and instant discounts.

Boeing's white-collar workers ratified a new contract, avoiding a labor disruption and aiding the certification of delayed aircraft. The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace reported a 67.6% approval from engineers and 53.5% from technicians, boosting Boeing shares by 3.4%.

Gurugram-based coffee startup, SORRY SUGAR, offers monk fruit-sweetened premixes and beverages. Currently, it has three offline stores across Delhi and Gurgaon with online presence.

PFRDA Chairperson S Ramann announced that NPS expects to gain 2-3 crore new subscribers in two years, driven by the new NPS Tatkal facility. Here's how it works, minimum investment required and other details. 

Kotak Mahindra Bank has picked insider Anup Saha as its next chief executive officer, signalling continuity but with a sharper focus on growth, retail lending and faster execution. 

Anthropic PBC, the AI company behind Claude, may start marketing its IPO the week of 9 November, aiming for a public debut by year-end. Investors estimate its valuation could reach between $1.8 trillion and $2 trillion, despite the company being unprofitable.

The order gives JSW a sizeable foothold in a market dominated by established bus makers and newer players such as Eka Mobility and PMI Electro Mobility.

Federal report says pilots weren't warned about wind before Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami

Gold and silver ETFs reversed their strong August performance in September 2026 as domestic prices declined. How did the two commodity ETFs fare during the month, and which schemes saw relatively smaller declines? Heres what the data shows.

Dana Walden, the president and chief creative officer of Walt Disney Co., said she would offer a lot of money, to Joe Brumm, the creator of the companys popular Bluey TV series, if the opportunity ever arose to buy the intellectual property.

Both Anup Kumar Saha and Anup Bagchi have served ICICI in the past, and are graduates of IIT and IIM.

The consumer commission observed that the failure of the opposite parties to provide the promised refund amounted to deficiency in service and an unfair trade practice

Got a 10,000 bonus and already have 5 mutual funds in your portfolio? Should you spread it across your existing funds or put it in one scheme? Heres what investors should consider. 

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Experts highlight risks young investors should consider when using AI for investment decisions.

Two brothers jointly own a house, but one later buys the other's share and becomes the sole owner. The former co-owner moves out but continues to use the property's address on Aadhaar and bank records. Does this create any risk for the new owner? Experts explain.

A Pension Adalat will be held on October 12-13 in Gurugram for pension-related issues of Haryana's retired and serving GPF employees. Officials encourage eligible attendees to bring necessary documents for resolution. Check timings, documents to carry and more.

Large-cap mutual funds and Nifty 50 index funds both offer ways to gain large-cap exposure. But should investors choose one or hold both? An expert explains how passive and active allocations can fit into a portfolio and what investors should consider. 

HDFC Banks CEO succession unfolded over two months after Sashidhar Jagdishan decided not to seek another term. From the banks two-name shortlist to RBI feedback and final approval, heres how Anup Bagchi emerged as the next MD & CEO.

The proposed No UPI Day protest on October 2, Gandhi Jayanti, has been called off by AIMRA and AICPDF after their meeting with FM Nirmala Sitharaman. Heres what the proposed 0.4% UPI MDR means, what retailers have sought and what customers should know.

Mutual funds, insurance companies and pension funds can now obtain a one-time approval for subsequent acquisitions, rather than seeking the central bank's permission every time.

The UPI platform processed 24.07 billion transactions in September, down 1.8% from August. The value of transactions fell 1.5% to 29.4 lakh crore, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which operates the UPI platform.

HDFC Bank's CEO earned 15.13 crore for FY26, with a 35% performance bonus. He will leave his position on October 26 and will be succeeded by Anup Bagchi, approved by RBI as the new CEO and MD.

Gopchade proposed establishing a dedicated policyholders protection framework, with separate arrangements for life and long-term insurance, as well as general insurance.

Homebuyers in Jaypee Wish Town, Noida, are frustrated over delays in possession of flats, despite occupancy certificates. They cite missing infrastructure and ongoing construction issues linked to Suraksha Group, responsible for completing unfinished projects by Jaypee Infratech Ltd.

Accenture's earnings cheered investors, with the companys shares rising 22% on the New York Stock Exchange. Shares of Infosys and Wipro followed as well, gaining 9% and 8%.

A commuter said he was stuck for around 40 minutes while travelling from Mayur Vihar Phase-I towards central Delhi during the afternoon. Another took 55 minutes to reach the intersection point of the flyover.

Large- and small-cap mutual funds are seeing different investor interest, raising questions about how you should allocate across equity and other asset classes. A September report outlines how conservative, moderate, and aggressive investors could structure their portfolios.

The regulator is looking to expand pension coverage by making it easier for people to open NPS accounts and contribute digitally, particularly through the newly introduced NPS Tatkal facility.

Anup Bagchi has been appointed as HDFC Bank's MD and CEO after RBI approval. He faces challenges in increasing core income and reducing product mis-selling. Previously, he was CEO of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance and has extensive experience with the ICICI Group since 1992.

This year, October 2 or Gandhi Jayanti, will fall on a Friday, marking the first weekday bank holiday of this month. Check how bank services, UPI, Net banking, ATM services will be impacted.

The Centre will ask private fuel retailers Jio-bp and Nayara Energy to roll back recent diesel sales caps, reiterating that supply limits are not permitted, said petroleum secretary Neeraj Mittal.

Digital personal loans are gaining ground in India, with digital lenders accounting for a large share of loan volumes. A new report examines how borrowing patterns are changing, who is using digital credit and how banks compare as the lending landscape evolves.

A cyber fraud can leave victims worried not just about lost money but also about what happens to their bank account after the incident is reported. Heres what customers need to know about the banks response, account restrictions and chances of recovering the money.

The revised rates will take effect on January 1 and will apply to employees and pensioners covered under both the pre-revised and revised basic pay structures.

HDFC Bank appointed Anup Bagchi as Managing Director and CEO, effective October 27. Bagchi, with extensive experience in banking and financial services, serves as MD and CEO of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance and has held senior roles across the ICICI Group.

The ruling could sharply raise the cost of bauxite for Vedantas aluminium business, putting pressure on a key cost advantage for one of Indias largest producers of the metal.

RBIs decision ends speculation over who will lead HDFC Bank, which has been mired in multiple controversies in recent months.

The gap indicates that although households continued to accumulate savings and investments, a growing share of the additional wealth was offset by higher borrowing. Consequently, net financial assets grew by just 6.8% in 2025, below the growth rate of gross financial assets.