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FSSAI orders Everest Food to recall select batches of cumin powder

The food analysts report found pesticide residues of Azoxystrobin and Thiamethoxam at levels exceeding the prescribed maximum limits

4 Oct 2026 8:38 pm
Kiro Beauty looks beyond lips as face, skincare emerge as growth engines

Skincare also emerges as another key growth opportunity for the company, as it looks to broaden its portfolio beyond colour cosmetics

4 Oct 2026 7:33 pm
Indias resilience not accidental but outcome of broad and mutually reinforcing reforms, says Das

According to Das, journey to developed nation will see significantly enhanced activities in five areas

4 Oct 2026 7:20 pm
Saint-Gobain eyes more India acquisitions as CEO Sreedhar targets $4.3 billion business

French building-materials giant plans to invest 11,000 crore over five years, betting on construction chemicals, insulation and acquisition-led growth to nearly triple its India business

4 Oct 2026 7:20 pm
More cash-out than capital raise: OFS gains ground in IPO market

Nearly six of every 10 rupees raised through IPOs in H1 FY27 went to selling shareholders, with NSEs mega all-OFS issue driving the shift

4 Oct 2026 7:13 pm
SEBI gets 20,000 comments on CAS review

Market participants mostly seek continuation of 30-minute CTS VWAP before any shift to blended settlement methodology

4 Oct 2026 7:07 pm
Jio IPO roadshows draw strong global investor interest ahead of mega listing

Jio is expected to be listed by this month-end at an enterprise valuation of $143-146 billion

4 Oct 2026 7:02 pm
SBI appoints Deepak Kaushik as Chief General Manager of Bengaluru Circle

Former Country Head for East Asia will oversee the banks second-largest circle, with 1,573 branches across Karnataka

4 Oct 2026 6:50 pm
Free TB medicines do not shield patients from financial burden, study finds

The study, published in the Indian Journal of Tuberculosis, found that around 15 per cent of households incurred catastrophic health expenditure

4 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
Karnatakas gig-worker welfare scheme faces test as unions seek rollout of benefits

The implementation push comes amid legal challenges by platforms and industry bodies

4 Oct 2026 6:44 pm
AI to help India contribute more to NTT Datas global business

IT infrastructure is a significant business for the company, spanning partnerships with infrastructure providers such as Cisco, Dell, HP, Microsoft, VMware, Red Hat, and, more recently, Nvidia

4 Oct 2026 6:33 pm
Rishabh Pant-led Rest of India clinch Irani Cup, defeat J&K by 167 runs in Srinagar

J&K, chasing 279, were bowled out for 111 in 28.4 overs on the fourth day

4 Oct 2026 5:39 pm
India, Chile struggle to clear critical-mineral hurdle in CEPA talks

Year-end deadline looms as India seeks preferential access to copper, lithium, while Chile favours supply-chain cooperation and value-added exports

4 Oct 2026 5:38 pm
Kudankulam NPP to add 1,000 MW capacity next year with Unit 3 start-up: Rosatom

Kudankulam NPP project Indias largest nuclear power plant is the flagship project of Russian-Indian technological and energy cooperation

4 Oct 2026 5:19 pm
Maneka Gandhi turns entrepreneur; launches vegan pet food brand Woofly

After decades of relying on donations, the former Union minister is betting on a 40 per 100 gram vegan dog-food brand to create a sustainable funding stream for animal welfare

4 Oct 2026 5:11 pm
Kozhikode set to emerge as Keralams next major IT destination

Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan lays foundation stone for 600-crore HiLITE Cyber Tower at Cyberpark, Kozhikode

4 Oct 2026 4:39 pm
From a nation of savers to a nation of investors: NSE bets on technology, financialisation and market depth

Data and technology have significant long-term potential because they can scale across markets and geographies without depending solely on trading volumes, says NSE MD & CEO

4 Oct 2026 4:38 pm
IT Q2 preview: Muted growth, steady margins likely; deal conversion, AI deflation under lens

The Q2 earnings season begins with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on October 8.

4 Oct 2026 3:04 pm
Data centres emerge as Indias new job engine

Hiring is set to rise across construction, engineering, facility management and AI infrastructure roles, though concerns remain over the gap between projected and actual job creation

4 Oct 2026 2:57 pm
RBI policy, TCS earnings, crude prices to steer markets this week

In September, the BSE benchmark lost 4,476.98 points, or 5.81 per cent, and the Nifty fell 1,459.95 points, or 6 per cent.

4 Oct 2026 2:48 pm
4 Oct 2026 2:26 pm
Todays Gold Rate in India October 4: Gold prices steady in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru

22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across metro cities on October 4

4 Oct 2026 2:25 pm
Experts call for open trade, investment policies to cushion global shocks

Geopolitical risks spur call for stronger economic cooperation

4 Oct 2026 2:00 pm
CAFE-3 is a progressive roadmap for greener mobility: JSW Motors CEO

The recent notification of CAFE-3 norms provides a clear roadmap for new entrants like JSW Motors as it prepares to launch its new energy vehicles in India

4 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
Vizhinjam fishing harbour to become reality: Keralam CM

The CM says that the harbour will have a 235-meter-long new breakwater and 500-meter L-shaped fishery berth and various facilities including dredging, lighting, and road connectivity

4 Oct 2026 1:52 pm
Ahmedabad airport imposes new drop-off/visit charge on taxis; raises pick-up fee by 33%

The new charges also cover tempos, minibuses and buses, for which the levy can go up to 600 for the first 0-30 minutes, adding to the cost of airport travel for passengers using hired transport

4 Oct 2026 1:43 pm
India, Canada to begin 5th round of talks for proposed economic partnership pact on Oct 5

The negotiations are important as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada around December this year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said last month

4 Oct 2026 1:29 pm
Port unions seek urgent measures to protect Indian seafarers on conflict routes

Federation urges Centre to strengthen maritime security, diplomatic efforts and emergency-response mechanisms to ensure the safety of Indian seafarers.

4 Oct 2026 1:04 pm
GST Law Committee proposes higher prosecution threshold, shorter jail terms

Council to decide whether power to arrest should be retained

4 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
OPEC+ agrees in principle to keep oil output targets unchanged in November, delegate says

The OPEC+ oil producer group has agreed in principle to keep output targets unchanged in November

4 Oct 2026 12:40 pm
Wedding season boosts hotel demand, bookings pour into 2027

For hotels, the wedding segment provides demand across rooms, banquets, food and beverage.

4 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
Andhra Pradesh invites Kitex to lead 2,000-acre textile park

A high-level delegation led by Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT and Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh visited Kitex Garments at Kizhakkambalam and held preliminary discussions on the proposed project

4 Oct 2026 12:23 pm
Germany eyes doubling Indian tourist overnight stays by 2030: GNTB chief

India is an important strategic growth market for Germany

4 Oct 2026 12:22 pm
Steel Ministry asks SAIL, NMDC to explore mining assets abroad

The move will help secure future requirements and reduce cost

4 Oct 2026 12:13 pm
Jio Platforms IPO likely by Oct end at enterprise valuation of $143-146 billion

Jio Platforms IPO is touted as India's largest public offer at an estimated size of $3.8 billion

4 Oct 2026 11:47 am
Centre raises deepwater gas price ceiling to $9.89 per MMBtu; APM gas cap at $7

Gas produced from such difficult areas enjoys marketing and pricing freedom under the government's policy, but is subject to a government-notified ceiling

4 Oct 2026 11:40 am
QNu Labs takes quantum security beyond fibre with 5.56-km free-space link

Unlike QKD systems that operate over optical fibre, the demonstration transmitted quantum keys through free space between two locations

4 Oct 2026 11:37 am
Canon eyes chip projects, plans local service centres in India

Tech major is sensing a great opportunity in the upcoming semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

4 Oct 2026 11:21 am
Indian group ArcelorMittal plans $1 billion investment in Brazil as Chinese steel imports decline

According to Brasil 247, the company is also considering an investment of around R$5 billion to expand its Pecm plant in Cear with a new hot-rolled coil production line

4 Oct 2026 11:07 am
Automakers build up inventory to meet festive season demand

Maruti, Hyundai and Mahindra preparing to meet higher sales.

4 Oct 2026 10:54 am
Legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passes away

His mortal remains have been kept for public homage at his residence in Virugambakkam.

4 Oct 2026 10:39 am
Cube Highways Trust secures 1,150 crore through AAA-rated NCDs

The NCDs are proposed to be utilised towards refinancing.

4 Oct 2026 10:11 am
325 million oil barrels released to counter global energy crisis: IEA

Faith Birol underlined that the impact of the Strait of Hormuz crisis on energy markets remains acute, particularly for diesel, while highlighting the IEA's ongoing efforts to support global energy security

4 Oct 2026 9:53 am
Farmers' body SKM says hike in MSP for rabi crops an 'insult'; calls for agitation across villages

The latest increase in wheat MSP amounts to just 25 paise per kg, SKM said and questions the government's claim that the new MSPs provide a 106% return over the cost of production

4 Oct 2026 9:45 am
Indian envoy to US meets US Senator Angela Alsobrooks

Kwatra said he also highlighted the vibrant Indian diaspora's contributions to strengthening Indias ties with Maryland as well

4 Oct 2026 9:44 am
Odisha launches wildlife research grant programme, plans 300 more cameras in Similipal

Wildlife Week is observed across the country from October 2 to 8 every year with a focus on strengthening wildlife conservation, research, ecological awareness and responsible ecotourism in the state

4 Oct 2026 9:37 am
Sikkim pollution control bureau pushes 4-way waste segregation under new rules

Tamang cautions against burning, burying or dumping waste, and littering on streets, open public spaces, drains and water bodies

4 Oct 2026 9:29 am
RBI repo rate likely to climb to 6% in FY27; G-Sec yields face upward pressure

A broad CRR hike appears less preferred, given RBIs earlier exemption of eligible FCNR(B) deposits from reserve requirements, report read.

4 Oct 2026 9:24 am