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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calls for rolling out Aatmanirbharta 2.0 in defence sector

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan said 41 in-principal approvals worth over Rs 3,500 crore have been accorded through iDEX, while 25 contracts valued at over Rs 1,900 crore have been signed

26 Oct 2026 7:50 pm
Bank of Barodas standalone primary dealer subsidiarycommences operations

BoB says this marks an important milestone in its strategy to strengthen its presence in government securities and debt capital markets

26 Oct 2026 7:42 pm
Shanthi Gears Q2 PAT down 27% at 15.7 crore

Revenue from operations declined by 3 per cent to 128 crore (132 crore)

26 Oct 2026 7:42 pm
Blue Dart launches international parcel service

Beginning with the US, Blue Dart plans to progressively extend the service to other relevant markets

26 Oct 2026 7:41 pm
JioBlackRock International AMC launches Advantage World Equity Fund in GIFT City

The newly launched open-ended fund, Advantage World Equity Fund, will broaden Indian investors access to international markets through GIFT City

26 Oct 2026 7:33 pm
Anthropic files for US IPO, plans Nasdaq listing under ticker symbol ANT

The proposed listing comes as investors assess the growth potential of advanced AI developers alongside the substantial costs of building their technology

26 Oct 2026 7:31 pm
Pratt & Whitney signs over $40 million in supply agreements with Indian firms

Aircraft engine maker on track for $150 million in annual sourcing by 2030; seeks sector-specific PLI scheme

26 Oct 2026 7:29 pm
SBI chief expects 50 bps repo rate hike in MPCs next meeting

Rate hikes may weigh on discretionary consumption demand, says Chairman

26 Oct 2026 7:26 pm
Akasa Air raises 450 crore from share sale

A source said the company is raising more capital, and new investors are expected to come on board as well

26 Oct 2026 7:25 pm
Indias crude steel output rises 5.6% in Jan-Sept even as global production dips

World steel production is down 0.7 per cent to 1.368 billion tonnes

26 Oct 2026 7:25 pm
DAC clears 2.12 lakh cr defence package: Tracked guns, helicopters, drones, & ship decoys lead modernisation push

Out of the total in-principle administrative nod accorded, the Ministry stated that approximately 82 per cent of the procurements will be made from the Indian Industry

26 Oct 2026 7:23 pm
Consumer and retail sector activity in September quarter at 127 deals worth $1.92 billion: Grant Thornton Bharat

M&A activity was pegged at 29 deals worth $229 million in Q3 2026, compared with 19 deals worth $179 million in Q2

26 Oct 2026 7:20 pm
Inflows into gold ETFs turned negative after 13 weeks as the yellow metal fell 4% last week

US investors show the way as exits top $3 billion, while investments were $1.8 billion

26 Oct 2026 7:18 pm
Meta plans to raise up to $95 billion to fund AI and data centre expansion

The proposed financing combines depositary shares, Class A stock and a planned future offering as the company expands computing capacity and AI products

26 Oct 2026 7:16 pm
Tata Consumer Q2 consolidated profit rises 16%

Standalone profit fell nearly 15% following exceptional charges, while domestic input-cost pressures weighed on operating margins

26 Oct 2026 7:15 pm
Indian Overseas Bank Q2 net surges 56% on strong interest income growth

Lender eyes $500 million ECB funding by December

26 Oct 2026 6:59 pm
From filing to first trade: How the US IPO process works

A US stock market listing involves regulatory scrutiny, investor marketing and pricing decisions that shape how shares are offered and traded

26 Oct 2026 6:58 pm
India-US trade deal: Most discussions concluded, agreement being fine-tuned

Further negotiations followed changes in US tariffs after both countries announced the framework for the first phase of the proposed agreement in February

26 Oct 2026 6:50 pm
S&P sees 15-20% EBITDA growth for ONGC in FY27 on upstream strength, downstream recovery

S&P expects ONGC to maintain quarterly domestic oil and gas production of about 10 million tonne, equivalent to 73.5 million barrels of oil, supporting quarterly EBITDA of 25,000 crore-30,000 crore

26 Oct 2026 6:45 pm
Private logistics players tap India Post to expand last-mile reach

A series of partnerships from January with Blue Dart Express, DTDC and Flipkart signals growing interest in leveraging the government-run network to bridge last-mile delivery gap

26 Oct 2026 6:41 pm
Indian Railways extends optional travel insurance to counter-ticket buyers, mandates digital payment

Officials said that since 5, 10, 20 and 25-paise coins are no longer legal tender, the ticket fare and the insurance premium have to be paid online

26 Oct 2026 6:38 pm
JSW Energy prospects brightens on new capacity addition

JSW Energy has already commissioned 1.4 GW of RE capacity in the first half of FY27 and plans to add another 1.6 GW in the second half of the financial year

26 Oct 2026 6:35 pm
Brokers Call: DCB Bank (Buy)

NII increased 17 per cent to 699 crore, while NIM declined 10 bps quarter on quarter to 3.25 per cent. Other income grew 34 per cent to 249 crore, and PPOP rose 26 per cent to 383 crore

26 Oct 2026 6:28 pm
Brokers Call: Apollo Micro Systems (Buy)

We raise our target price to 525, valuing the stock at 50x average FY28E-FY29E EPS, and upgrade our rating to Buy from Reduce

26 Oct 2026 6:24 pm
India's green cover shrank from 36.9% in 2001 to 31.35% in 2025: Study

Non-green land increased from 63.05% to 68.65% during the same period, indicating continuous expansion of anthropogenic and sparsely vegetated surfaces across large parts of the country

26 Oct 2026 6:23 pm
TummidihattiBarrage: Telangana, Maharashtra to form joint panel to examine increase in height

A Telangana delegation led by CM A Revanth Reddy met his Maharashtra counterpart Devendra Fadnavis on Monday to discuss the proposed project

26 Oct 2026 6:19 pm
INOX India & partners open semiconductor training centre in Vadodara

The initiative aims to address the shortage of specialised technical talent as India builds its semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem

26 Oct 2026 5:58 pm
Kashmirs saffron farmers fear losses as most fields remain bare due to rising temperatures

Farmers say that an almost snowless winter, followed by a prolonged dry spell in September and the first two weeks of October, had taken a toll on saffron crop

26 Oct 2026 5:52 pm
Nifty50 among the worst-performing benchmarks in 2026 as FPI outflows weigh

The depreciation of rupee against the US dollar has added to the pressure on dollar-based investors

26 Oct 2026 5:45 pm
Nifty snaps four-day losing streak, but Rupee hits three-session low at 95.19

The Sensex settled at 73,606.75, gaining 482.92 points or 0.66%, after bottoming at 72,514.57 intraday

26 Oct 2026 5:28 pm
ITC Hotels' net profit rises 52% to 202.65 crore in July-September

The hospitality sector player had posted a net profit of 133.29 crore during the corresponding July-September (Q2) period of the previous financial year

26 Oct 2026 5:26 pm
Backdoor attacks on Indian SMB systems jump 52% in H1 2026: Kaspersky

Kaspersky Security Network data showed 4.52 lakh backdoors were detected between January and June, up from 2.97 lakh in H1 2025 and 4.08 lakh in H2 2025

26 Oct 2026 5:24 pm
BPCL expects Russian crude purchases to fall in November as freight costs rise

Higher freight costs are prompting BPCL to reduce Russian crude purchases in November, while Middle Eastern supplies gain commercial appeal.

26 Oct 2026 5:21 pm
Government extends RELIEF scheme for exporters by six months to March 2027

The extension aims to help Indian exporters manage elevated maritime risks and logistics expenses as disruptions continue across West Asian shipping routes.

26 Oct 2026 5:12 pm
TN: Former DMK minister Anbil Mahesh arrested in Rs 100 cr private schools 'scam': Police

Mahesh is accused of collecting money from over 1,000 private school managements in the guise of a party fund during his tenure as School Education Minister (2021-26), in exchange for permanent recognition and other administrative approvals

26 Oct 2026 5:12 pm
DP World launches double-stack rail services linking JNPA with NCR and Ahmedabad

The new connections aim to improve cargo capacity, transit predictability and supply chain planning across major inland consumption and production centres.

26 Oct 2026 5:08 pm
Shift to rate hikes may impact consumption credit demand; will not hurt retail asset quality: Setty

Pointing to the robust 7.1% growth expected this fiscal year, Setty said the demand from productive sectors is unlikely to be impacted

26 Oct 2026 5:01 pm
Jio BlackRock AMC launches Advantage World Equity Fund in GIFT City

The fund uses a feeder structure to channel investments into an established global equity strategy spanning major developed markets.

26 Oct 2026 5:00 pm
21 news publishers challenge Indias privacy law, citing risk to journalists sources

The challenge raises questions about how personal data protection requirements could affect investigative reporting, confidential sources and the public interest.

26 Oct 2026 4:56 pm
Chinas proposed export curbs threaten Indias solar cell manufacturing plans

Industry experts are urging domestic technology development and international partnerships as India assesses potential disruptions to solar manufacturing and investment

26 Oct 2026 4:52 pm
Reva Diamonds posts 52% revenue jump in H1FY27, opens first Jaipur store

Profit after tax for H1FY27 stood at 505 million, up 151% from 201 million in the corresponding period last year, with a PAT margin of 21%

26 Oct 2026 4:49 pm
Godrej study finds wellness, not square footage, shaping luxury home preferences in Pune

The findings highlight changing expectations among affluent buyers, with wellness, nature, sustainability and shared lifestyle amenities gaining prominence in residential choices.

26 Oct 2026 4:47 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Stock markets rebound after 4-day slump; Sensex jumps 483 points

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Snapping the four-day losing streak, benchmark stock index Sensex jumped nearly 483 points and Nifty closed above 22,750 on Monday on value buying and a rally in metal, telecommunication and healthcare shares.

26 Oct 2026 4:42 pm
Daawat Rozana taps Chef Ranveer Brar to push packaged Basmati in new ad campaign

The television film, developed by advertising agency BBDO India, opens at a family dining table where a mother questions her son Rohan about inconsistent exam scores

26 Oct 2026 4:38 pm
Rupee falls 29 paise to close at 95.22 against US dollar

The rupee opened at 94.92 against the dollar, then lost ground to touch an intra-day low of 95.26 and finally settled for the day at 95.22 (provisional), registering a decline of 29 paise over its previous close

26 Oct 2026 4:34 pm
MAHE inaugurates BSL-3 facility to strengthen infectious disease research

The facility brings specialised infrastructure and stringent biosafety oversight to research involving infectious agents that require enhanced containment.

26 Oct 2026 4:28 pm
PTC India plans mineral exchange, approves 65 crore investment

The proposed exchange will facilitate electronic trading in permitted minerals, subject to regulatory registration, prescribed conditions and Central Government approval.

26 Oct 2026 4:23 pm
Does a company have a guilty mind?

Supreme Court has laid down a three-fold test

26 Oct 2026 4:22 pm
World shares mostly advance after decline on Wall Street, oil prices fall more than 1%

Several influential AI-related companies report their latest financial results this week, including Google's parent, Alphabet, along with Microsoft and Amazon

26 Oct 2026 4:21 pm
Imported coal costs jump 50% for Adani Power; tariff recovery to take over 6 months

The delay contrasts with its Bangladesh power supply contract, under which tariff adjustments are linked to international prices and higher fuel costs

26 Oct 2026 4:18 pm