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IMD Update: TN, Coastal AP, Kerala, Maharashtra, Mahe gets rains & thunderstorms

Myanmars withdrawal signal comes as easterlies are forecast to establish over the Gulf of Thailand by October 14, potentially setting the stage for north-east monsoons onset over southern India

7 Oct 2026 11:19 am
RBIs hawkish shift signals more rate hikes ahead, say Economists

MPC raises repo rate by 25 bps, changes stance to calibrated tightening; economists see clear signal that easing cycle is over and further hikes of at least 50 bps remain on the table

7 Oct 2026 11:19 am
HDFC Bank shares in focus after RBI repo rate hike, loan growth at 16%

The repo rate hike could increase borrowing costs for banks and may lead to higher lending rates for customers and also affect loan demands

7 Oct 2026 11:04 am
Intel to keep working on Musk's Terafab chipmaking venture

A potential involvement by TSMC could likely challenge Intel's role in Terafab, as Musk weighs partners for the chipmaking venture.

7 Oct 2026 11:04 am
RBI ups GDP and CPI inflation forecasts for FY27 to 7.1% and 5.2%, respectively

While the increase has been predominantly on account of higher inflation in food andfuel groups, core inflation has also picked up indicating some signs of widening price pressures

7 Oct 2026 10:52 am
Paramount closes Warner merger in historic Hollywood deal

The new company, which will be called Skydance, combines two of the five largest Hollywood film studios, uniting major franchises such as Harry Potter and Mission Impossible

7 Oct 2026 10:43 am
Nifty Prediction Today October 07, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Support can limit the downside. Go long

Nifty 50 October Futures contract can rise to 23,000 on a break above 22,800

7 Oct 2026 10:42 am
ED arrests, suspends KPSC chairman Sahukar, member

The ED's case stems from multiple FIRs registered by the state police to probe alleged irregularities in the exam conducted by the KPSC to hire 400 veterinary officers

7 Oct 2026 10:25 am
MPC kickstarts rate hike cycle, ups repo rate by 25 bps

The MPC decided to change the monetary policy stance from neutral to calibrated tightening

7 Oct 2026 10:14 am
Titan shares fall 5% after Q2 update, Citi, CLSA, HSBC retain positive view

Titan Companys consumer businesses registered growth of 25% y-o-y in Q2FY27; They added 78 stores on a net basis during the quarter, taking its combined retail network to 3,758 stores

7 Oct 2026 10:06 am
Gabriel India enters into joint venture with Forvia for advanced automotive seating systems

Forvia will hold 50% plus one share in the company, while Gabriel India will hold 50% minus one share

7 Oct 2026 9:59 am
Brent crude rises above $101 on US hurricane threat, Houthi attacks

December Brent oil futures were at $101.65 up by 1.06%, and November crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $90.27, up by 0.93%

7 Oct 2026 9:51 am
Kalyan Jewellers logs 26% rise in Q2 revenue

Kalyan Jewellers plans to launch another four showrooms, under the franchised model, over the course of the current financial year

7 Oct 2026 9:47 am
RBI rate decision day drags Nifty lower; Titan, SBI Life lead declines

8 out of 10 economists in a consensus poll are expecting a 25 basis-point hike in the repo rate to 5.50 per cent, which would be the first increase since February 2023

7 Oct 2026 9:39 am
TCS Q2 preview: Brokerages see healthy margins expansion despite modest revenue growth

AI momentum and robust deal wins may help offset slow deal ramp-ups and macro headwinds

7 Oct 2026 9:28 am
Maersks owner seeks investments in Asian startups with new office

The firm, funded entirely by the billionaire Maersk family with no external investors, will open the office its first outside of Denmark this week. It has more than $50 billion of net assets

7 Oct 2026 9:25 am
Ola Electric gets in-principle approval for 1,000-crore rights issue, board to decide key terms

The company says that it has received the approval on Tuesday; the board meeting would be held on October 7

7 Oct 2026 9:25 am
AustralianSuper eyes India, Japan for Private equity

Private equity penetration remains much lower in Asia, she said, presenting more and more opportunities for the A$430 billion ($300 billion) fund

7 Oct 2026 9:21 am
SpaceX in talks to borrow $40 billion to buy Nvidia chips

Tech companies and AI model developers are investing and borrowing hundreds of billions of dollars to build and lease giant data centers full of chips to power AI systems

7 Oct 2026 9:17 am
Boston Dynamics appoints former Amazon executive Rohit Prasad as CEO

Prasad brings 12 years of experience at Amazon, where he helped build and expand Alexa, after earlier machine-learning research at Raytheon.

7 Oct 2026 9:13 am
Festive dispatches keep truck rentals firm on major routes

Trends signal resilient economic momentum, anchored by steady freight activity that held truck rentals firm on the major trunk routes and kept them above year-ago levels on every route tracked

7 Oct 2026 9:12 am
Rupee to see mild pressure with RBI rate decision, liquidity measures in focus

The rupee is expected to open between 96.44-96.46, per traders, having settled at 96.42 to the dollar on Tuesday

7 Oct 2026 8:54 am
RBI MPC Meeting Oct 2026 Live: Will the RBI increase repo rate?

A businessline poll of bank economists points to a 25 basis point hike to 5.50 per cent on Wednesday the first increase since February 2023 as firmer inflation, costly crude and a weak rupee end the pause

7 Oct 2026 8:52 am
Gold edges lower with focus on Fed minutes, rate path clues

Spot gold eased 0.3% to $4,150.23 per ounce by 0145 GMT and US gold futures edged 0.2% lower to $4,177.60

7 Oct 2026 8:51 am
RBI MPC set to decide rate path as economists weigh immediate hike

The MPC's three-day meeting, being held from October 5 to 7, comes after it kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent in August and retained a neutral stance

7 Oct 2026 8:47 am
RBI policy verdict, guidance to drive nervous bond market traders

The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield may trade in a 7.18%-7.20% band till the policy decision at 10 a.m. IST, a trader with a primary dealership said, after ending at 7.1928% on Tuesday

7 Oct 2026 8:47 am
France protests: 2.66 lakh rally over education funding as police use tear gas

Protests that began at a Paris-region high school in September have expanded nationwide, putting fresh pressure on Emmanuel Macrons administration.

7 Oct 2026 8:22 am
Chhattisgarh secures 43,600 crore in FDI commitments from Singapore

The Chief Ministers three-day visit also opened partnerships in skilling, technology, green development, tourism and international market access for farmers and businesses.

7 Oct 2026 8:16 am
Amazon, Flipkart and Myntra take quick commerce beyond grocery to mop up Diwali demand

With lines getting blurred between quick-commerce and e-commerce, the big billion sale shifts to speed as online marketplaces widen rapid-delivery basket

7 Oct 2026 8:13 am
From looms to listings: SME textile companies stitch their growth path through IPOs

Working capital needs, capacity expansion and a push towards value-added products drive many textile companies to the public markets

7 Oct 2026 8:07 am
India, Ghana discuss multilateral cooperation and deeper engagement with African Union, ECOWAS

Jaishankars Ghana visit is the first leg of his three-nation African tour aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and reviewing cooperation.

7 Oct 2026 7:56 am
US trade deficit widens to $105.6 billion in August as imports jump; India deficit at $6.2 billion

Despite the monthly widening, the cumulative deficit through August remained below the corresponding period of 2025, declining 19.9 per cent

7 Oct 2026 7:38 am
Stocks to watch on October 7: Over a dozen companies, rate-sensitive sectors in focus

Stocks across banking, realty and automobile sectors will be watched ahead of the RBI rate decision, while companies report capacity expansions, acquisitions, orders, leadership changes, facility commissioning and other key developments

7 Oct 2026 7:20 am
Indian stock markets likely to open flat despite positive global cues

GIFT Nifty and Nifty futures point to a cautious start as investors assess inflation, crude prices and the global macroeconomic environment

7 Oct 2026 7:08 am
NBCC floats 9,620 crore tenders to revive 16 stalled Supertech projects

The tenders cover projects across four States and are aimed at completing nearly 50,000 stalled housing units for homebuyers

7 Oct 2026 6:59 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Cyient (1,119.20)

Sensex, Nifty, Stock Price Live Updates: The short-term outlook is bullish for Cyient. The price action since September indicates a rounding pattern on the daily chart. Support is at 1,100 which has held very well during the fall witnessed on Tuesday. Cluster of supports are there in the 1,100-1,030 region.

7 Oct 2026 6:46 am
4.9-magnitude earthquake hits Uttarakhands Chamoli, tremors felt in Delhi

The National Center for Seismology said the quake struck at 10:23 pm, with its epicentre located 13 km deep

6 Oct 2026 11:17 pm
Nandini milk price set to rise by 8 as rising feed costs squeeze dairy unions

Dairy unions have sought higher prices as cattle feed, fodder, veterinary medicines, processing, transportation and packaging costs continue to rise

6 Oct 2026 11:02 pm
How mutual funds play across market caps

Domestic mutual funds spread their investments across companies of different sizes, with each market-cap segment offering a distinct risk-return profile. Large-cap stocks typically provide greater stability and tend to be less volatile, making them a core component of many portfolios. Mid-caps offer a balance between relative stability and higher growth potential, while small- and micro-cap stocks can deliver stronger long-term gains but come with significantly greater volatility and downside ri

6 Oct 2026 10:24 pm
ElevenLabs, Karnataka join hands to advance voice AI adoption

The Bengaluru summit also outlined language expansion, voice restoration and tools for seniors and mental-health training

6 Oct 2026 10:13 pm
AI emergence puts spotlight on CCTV companies stocks

Aditya Infotech eased to 3,981 after nearing its 52-week high, while Prizor Viztech rose 5% to 1,316

6 Oct 2026 10:04 pm
BITS Pilani names Mohan Krishnamoorthy Founding Director of Amaravati campus

The Professor of Operations Research will take charge in January 2027, with the campus to focus on AI, robotics and life sciences

6 Oct 2026 9:57 pm
NBFCs log 15.8% credit growth in August 2026 on the back of loans to retail and agri segments

Credit to industry grew marginally, while credit to services decelerated during this period

6 Oct 2026 9:57 pm
Facing supply shortage, NTPC to procure 10 MT coal from private sector in H2 FY27

This is the second time the Maharatna company will purchase coal stocks from commercial miners

6 Oct 2026 9:56 pm
Mphasis extends 35.4 m contract with Social Security Scotland

Social Security Scotland is one of the largest executive agencies of the Scottish Government, responsible for delivering core benefits to people across Scotland efficiently and securely.

6 Oct 2026 9:50 pm
ElevenLabs sees India voice AI demand surge, plans 10X FDE team expansion

The company now works with more than 250 businesses and enterprises across India

6 Oct 2026 9:40 pm
DRDO tests indigenously developed stratospheric surveillance platform HAPS

The experimental flight attained an altitude of 21 km above mean sea level and remained at an altitude of 20 km AMSL for more than 30 minutes

6 Oct 2026 9:32 pm
RBIs new services export reporting raises concerns among freelancers and small exporters

For freelancers, consultants and other small firms, the change brings in a new set of documentation and filing requirements

6 Oct 2026 9:29 pm
Flipkart's Big Billion Days returns for 13th Edition on Oct 9 with record seller participation

More than 2.5 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities have been created for the festive season, of which nearly 75,000 are for first-time workforce entrants

6 Oct 2026 9:25 pm
RBI steps on the gas to drain out surplus liquidity; to conduct VRRR auction for 3 lakh cr

At the VRRR auction conducted on Tuesday, the RBI received funds deployment offers aggregating to 1,92,357crore from the banking system, against the notified amount of 2.50 lakh crore

6 Oct 2026 9:25 pm