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Cabinet expands disability pension coverage to 27 lakh, raises monthly assistance

The Centre has renamed Indira Gandhis old-age, widow and disability pension schemes under new Pradhan Mantri schemes, alongside renaming the National Family Benefit Scheme

14 Oct 2026 6:19 pm
Aswagessoar,Kashmirsapplegrowerscountthecost

The sharp rise in labour costs is adding to the financial pressure on growers, who depend on hired workers to pick and transport their produce within a limited period

14 Oct 2026 6:16 pm
Hotel Leelas net profit grows 27% to 94.6 crore

The hotel chain said the increase in room rates was supported by strong demand across segments and suite occupancy rose by 700 basis points

14 Oct 2026 6:13 pm
Hyundai to invest 4,000 crore in Maharashtra, double Pune plant capacity by 2030

The expansion is part of Hyundais broader India strategy, which includes 26 new models, electric vehicles and greater localisation of components.

14 Oct 2026 6:11 pm
14 Oct 2026 6:09 pm
Toyota Kirloskar to ramp up Bidadi production from early 2027, add 1 lakh units of capacity

The expansion will complement the automakers existing Karnataka operations and a separate Maharashtra facility planned for completion in 2029.

14 Oct 2026 6:00 pm
Gopalan Aerospace invests $40 million in Hoskote facility, targets 50% annual growth

The launch took place in the presence of Karel Havlek, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, and C. Prabhakar, Director of Gopalan Enterprises

14 Oct 2026 5:55 pm
Bajaj Broking rolls out algorithm trading platform for retail investors

The platform offers users two routes: ready-made, exchange-registered strategies developed by SEBI-registered Research Analysts, or custom strategy-building tools using exchange-registered white-box indicators

14 Oct 2026 5:52 pm
Maharashtra to deposit 5,000 in farmers accounts ahead of Diwali as drought-hit talukas rise to 305

The state has widened its drought response with financial assistance, debt relief measures, safeguards against loan recovery and steps to secure water

14 Oct 2026 5:51 pm
Canara Bank Q2 net profit rises 8.4% to 5,175 crore

The banks global business grew 15.88 per cent year-on-year to 30.72 lakh crore as of September 30, 2026, driven by a 19.46% increase in global advances to 13.75 lakh crore

14 Oct 2026 5:33 pm
India-Mauritius tax treaty amended to curb treaty abuse; PPT test introduced

The change places greater emphasis on the purpose and commercial substance of transactions when authorities assess claims for treaty relief.

14 Oct 2026 5:18 pm
CCEA approves IDBI Bank stake sale to Fairfax for 52,878 crore; govt, LIC to receive proceeds

The successful bidder will be required to present its credentials to the Reserve Bank of India in accordance with the Fit and Proper Assessment conducted at the EoI stage

14 Oct 2026 5:11 pm
Margin caps on cancer drugs, could there be more on the anvil? Explained

The Centre has cracked down on steep cancer drug prices, under the watch of the Supreme Court,and the coming weeks will unravel granular details on these measures aimed at putting a lid on profiteering and ensuring fairer prices to patients.

14 Oct 2026 4:58 pm
India plans BS-VII emission norms for new cars and SUVs from April 2029

The proposed standards will tighten limits on vehicle pollutants, building on Indias existing framework for progressively reducing automotive emissions.

14 Oct 2026 4:53 pm
NABARD fully subscribes to NSDCs ZCZP issuance on the Social Stock Exchange

Funds raised via theaforementioned issuance are aimed atcreatingsustainable overseas employment opportunities for 600 rural youth belonging to OBC in Madhya Pradesh

14 Oct 2026 4:50 pm
Cabinet approves 78 days bonus for 11.4 lakh railway employees

The annual payout recognises staff contributions as the national transporter reports record freight loading and passenger traffic during 2025-26

14 Oct 2026 4:48 pm
Nirmala Sitharaman heads to Bangkok for IMF and World Bank annual meetings

Her five-day itinerary includes discussions with global finance leaders, bilateral meetings with counterparts and sessions on infrastructure investment and economic reforms

14 Oct 2026 4:40 pm
Indias Russian crude imports fall 29% from July peak as China boosts buying

Kpler expects Russian crude to remain significant in Indias import mix, even as refiners explore supplies from the Americas and Middle East

14 Oct 2026 4:33 pm
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9: Playing it smart

A smartwatch built on refinement, but is it worth the upgrade?

14 Oct 2026 4:31 pm
Telangana will be promoted as top destination for global investments: CM Revanth Reddy

To achieve the goals ofTelangana Rising: 2047 Vision Document the State Govt is working ondeveloping the state by dividing it into three zones: CURE, PURE, and RARE

14 Oct 2026 4:29 pm
Cisco to expand silicon design team in India, says CEO Chuck Robbins

The networking major also sees India and the Middle East as its biggest growth opportunities outside the United States, its chief executive said

14 Oct 2026 4:29 pm
Karnataka generates record 2.04 crore person-days under VB-G RAM G scheme

Rural districts reported varying employment gains, while the state expanded job-card access and work opportunities to help families find jobs locally

14 Oct 2026 4:21 pm
Extension of facility to amend IPO size removes procedural hurdles: AIBI

The SEBI decision follows representations from AIBI highlighting practical difficulties faced by companies and merchant bankers in revising fresh issue sizes during the IPO process

14 Oct 2026 4:21 pm
Gujarat Energy, GSPL Transmission pay record 384.67 cr dividend to state govt

GEL contributed 324 crore, while GTL paid 60.67 crore.

14 Oct 2026 4:19 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex falls 252 points, Nifty slips to 22,622, as rising crude, FII selling weigh on markets

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: The stock markets closed in the red on Wednesday as investors booked profits following the previous session's sharp rebound, while rising crude oil prices amid geopolitical supply concerns and sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) selling weighed on market sentiment.

14 Oct 2026 4:18 pm
Indias short-term borrowing costs hit four-year high as rate hike bets rise

Treasury officials expect further monetary tightening as the RBIs hawkish signals push up short-term borrowing costs and government bond yields

14 Oct 2026 4:15 pm
India to launch National Electricity Data Sharing Framework in October

The initiative aims to give utilities and startups consistent access to power sector information while strengthening governance and cyber security

14 Oct 2026 4:11 pm
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max: Endurance is its calling card

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max comes with a massive battery and vibrant display

14 Oct 2026 4:06 pm
India Inc salary hikes set to improve in 2027; NBFCs lead at 10.1%

Non-banking financial companies, energy and real estate are expected to offer the highest salary increases, while employers focus on retaining skilled talent.

14 Oct 2026 4:03 pm
Rupee extends rise but falters past 95/$ on importer hedging, outflows

Rupees rally stalls as importer hedging and outflows cap gains even after RBI steps and hawkish signals; traders eye US inflation data for the next move.

14 Oct 2026 4:02 pm
L&T, IIT Madras-incubated TuTr Hyperloop join hands for advanced transport technology

The collaboration will combine engineering and construction expertise with indigenous mobility technology to assess commercially viable transport infrastructure projects across India.

14 Oct 2026 3:50 pm
IMF chief urges US, other wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure

Rising debt levels and global inflation, partly resulting from high energy costs due to the Iran war, have pushed interest rates to multidecade highs, adding to the burdens of the world's poorest nations

14 Oct 2026 3:48 pm
Kerala hotels defer UPI payment boycott until after Deepavali

The boycott, scheduled to begin on October 15, has been postponed following NPCIs decision to defer the proposed rollout of a 0.4% MDR on select merchant transactions until after the festival.

14 Oct 2026 3:45 pm
KIMS Hospitals, Liverpool NHS organisations partner for medical research and training

The collaboration will create opportunities for joint research, medical fellowships and professional exchanges, with BIMS coordinating placements across both healthcare systems.

14 Oct 2026 3:44 pm
Indian companies turn to banks as bond borrowing costs rise, Jefferies says

Demand from NBFCs, wholesale trade, commercial real estate, power and chemicals has supported stronger corporate lending by banks in recent months

14 Oct 2026 3:39 pm
CMFRI initiative helps coastal women to become successful fisheries entrepreneurs

Initiative supports 84 micro-enterprises across eight Kerala districts, boosting household incomes by 3035%

14 Oct 2026 3:35 pm
Green power generation struggling to keep pace with AI growth, says Jitin Prasada

Rising demand for computing capacity is putting pressure on electricity infrastructure, prompting calls for faster green power expansion and stronger domestic capabilities

14 Oct 2026 3:32 pm
National Medical Commission clarifies rules for doctors to digitally authenticate medical records remotely

The clarification follows a recommendation by the High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms to facilitate digital and electronic signatures in medical practice under the Information Technology Act, 2000.

14 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
India plans wider use of AI to make power grid smarter and more reliable

The initiative comes as rising renewable energy capacity and expanding electricity infrastructure increase the need for smarter grid management across India

14 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
BHEL Q2 net profit jumps over two-fold to 821 crore

The company had clocked a net profit of 374.89 crore in the second quarter of the preceding financial year, BHEL said in an exchange filing

14 Oct 2026 3:24 pm
Space start-ups secure record $20.8 billion funding as infrastructure bets surge, report shows

A record 216 deals were completed in Q3, up from 140 in Q2, the report said

14 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
NEET paper leak case: CBI files supplementary chargesheet against 14th accused

The agency alleges that the accused worked with a co-accused to distribute examination papers and collect payments from candidates families

14 Oct 2026 3:20 pm
NSE IX, London Stock Exchange explore cross-listings, trading connectivity

The agreement seeks to broaden investment opportunities, improve liquidity and strengthen financial market links between India and the United Kingdom

14 Oct 2026 3:12 pm
Tata Power building diversified energy pipeline; eyes key role data centre ecosystem

The company is augmenting both transformation and transmission capacities while building robust network redundancy to ensure reliable and uninterrupted power supply for large-scale digital infrastructure projects

14 Oct 2026 3:07 pm
Groww parent Q2 profit rises 54% to 725 cr

Total income for the July-September quarter of FY27 rose 44% to 1,540.54 crore

14 Oct 2026 2:50 pm
Biocon inks global patent settlement pact with Genentech for breast cancer drug Pebrilzo

The patent settlement agreement resolves all pending disputes between the two companies across multiple jurisdictions, including the US and Canada

14 Oct 2026 2:43 pm
India needs 15 lakh cr investment to add 91 GW nuclear capacity by 2047: CEA chairman

Along with the estimated investment to add 91 GW by 2047 to reach the 100 GW target, the country also requires deep private sector participation, CEA Chairman Ghanshyam Prasad said

14 Oct 2026 2:37 pm
Indias oilmeal exports tumble 65% in July as soybean meal shipments slump

Uncompetitive prices, cheaper South American supplies and rising freight costs were the primary factors

14 Oct 2026 2:31 pm
Barclays plans to build from Ground Zero to tap Indias IPO boom

The move would mark Barclays return to Indias ECM business after nearly a decade, allowing it to compete for underwriting mandates as the IPO pipeline stays strong after two straight years of unprecedented deals

14 Oct 2026 2:25 pm