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PM SETU: National Steering Committee clears 1,194.92 cr investment for 5 ITI clusters

Tata Steel Foundation, BVG India, Belrise Industries, Eagle Infra India and Inderdeep Infra India will partner in upgrading the five ITI clusters.

16 Oct 2026 4:43 pm
Supreme Court issues contempt notices to Sanjay Raut, Nikhil Wagle over remarks on CJI

The bench will consider their explanations before deciding the next steps in proceedings initiated over remarks allegedly undermining judicial authority

16 Oct 2026 4:43 pm
Crystal Crop Protection to launch early harvest new sweet corn variety seeds next month

The company plans to introduce new seeds of seedless cucumber, cabbage, tomato and fresh chilli by end of 2027

16 Oct 2026 4:42 pm
Can GOBARdhan fuel efficiency?

The success or failure of transition to circular bio-energy will be decided at the farm gate, not in a boardroom

16 Oct 2026 4:39 pm
From reform to results: what global business reforms mean for India

B-Ready takes a broader approach. It examines regulatory frameworks, public services and operational efficiency across the life cycle of a business

16 Oct 2026 4:39 pm
Dhanuka Agritech launches herbicide for weed management in maize, sugarcane

It is an early post-emergence herbicide containing Tembotrione 34.4% SC for weed management

16 Oct 2026 4:38 pm
What really protects the small investor?

SEBI boards recent guardrails, which fine-tune the ecosystem rather than arm investors, are likely to be effective

16 Oct 2026 4:37 pm
Day Trading Guide for October 14, 2026: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks

Day Trading Guide gives you the key intraday supports and resistances to watch out for on the Nifty Futures and other widely traded stocks such as Reliance Industries, Infosys, HDFC Bank, TCS, SBI

16 Oct 2026 4:37 pm
India isnt a zero in AI

Domestic firms are making progress in sovereign, voice, semiconductor and specialised AI models

16 Oct 2026 4:37 pm
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC launches two retail funds from GIFT City

The two offerings ABSL Emerging Market Equity Fund (Outbound) and ABSL India Growth Fund (Inbound) mark the subsidiarys initial retail product launch at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City

16 Oct 2026 4:35 pm
Rupee rises for sixth straight session to 94.92 against US dollar

The domestic currency extended its winning streak as central bank intervention supported sentiment, while oil prices and foreign investor selling remained concerns.

16 Oct 2026 4:26 pm
India ships organic palmyra jaggery powder from Erode to Bulgaria

The shipment highlights the international market potential of a traditional Indian sweetener derived from palmyra palm blossom nectar

16 Oct 2026 4:17 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex gains 413 pts, Nifty ends at 23,146 led by strong buying in IT firms

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher for the second straight day on Friday, driven by strong buying in IT stocks amid firm global trends.

16 Oct 2026 4:11 pm
India received 15% below normal monsoon rainfall this year: IMD

Goa receives 196.68 cm rainfall, which is the highest in the country, while Punjab reports 28 cm, the lowest

16 Oct 2026 3:59 pm
Putting food safety on your plate

Inside the intensive regulatory crackdown that is reshaping Indias food and beverage sector

16 Oct 2026 3:57 pm
Piccadily Agro gets CRISIL A+ rating as FY26 profit rises to 138 crore

The Haryana-based distiller reported higher income, stronger operating margins and growing international reach as premium spirits gained a larger revenue share.

16 Oct 2026 3:54 pm
Omaxe inks pact with Lemon Tree to manage 10 upcoming hotels worth 4,000 cr

The 10 projects span across Lucknow, Vrindavan, Amausi, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Amritsar, Kaushambi and Faridabad.

16 Oct 2026 3:51 pm
Maharashtra, Karnataka farmers stage protests seeking revision of cane FRP, sugar MSP

They want minimum selling price to be raised to 60 and the fair and remunerative rate above 4,500/tonne

16 Oct 2026 3:47 pm
Altimetrik launches PharmaOS AI platform for life sciences sector in Hyderabad

The new facility will support AI-driven workflows across drug discovery, clinical development, pharmaceutical manufacturing, patient engagement and care delivery

16 Oct 2026 3:47 pm
Indias Viksit Bharat 2047 vision needs climate-resilient housing, says National Building Code chief

Speaking at a Kochi lecture, V. Suresh highlighted climate-resilient construction, Keralas housing challenges and rising urban housing demand across India

16 Oct 2026 3:41 pm
HoABL launches ultra-luxury villa project in Himachal Pradeshs Mashobra at 9.5 cr onwards

The project is positioned around a longevity and wellness theme, incorporating cryotherapy, red-light therapy and hyperbaric oxygen treatments in partnership with Evavo Wellness

16 Oct 2026 3:39 pm
Cognizant India CMD Rajesh Varrier joins Federal Banks Board of Directors

A tech industry veteran,Varrier has previously served as the EVP, Head of Global Services at Infosys Americas as well as Global Head of Infosys Digital and Microsoft businesses and the CIO and Digital Officer for Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance.

16 Oct 2026 3:28 pm
ED summons former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for questioning in CMRL case

ED directs 81-year-old Vijayan to appear before its office in Kochi on October 23 for an interrogation

16 Oct 2026 3:25 pm
IIM Kozhikode, Accenture LearnVantage to launch Global MBA in March 2027

The programme will combine academic expertise, industry insights and international learning opportunities to prepare experienced professionals for technology-driven business environments

16 Oct 2026 3:22 pm
Telangana urges farmers to avoid paddy cultivation as reservoirs run low

With reservoir storage sharply lower than last year, Telangana is urging farmers to shift to less water-intensive crops amid growing concerns

16 Oct 2026 3:15 pm
Cage-free eggs account for just 0.08% of Indias supply

Corporate sourcing commitments are growing, but higher production costs and a shortage of reliable, certified suppliers constrain expansion

16 Oct 2026 3:14 pm
NISM, CAMS partner to integrate AI-powered regulatory intelligence platform into RegTech Lab

The collaboration will give students, faculty and market professionals practical exposure to regulatory research and compliance workflows across Indias capital markets ecosystem.

16 Oct 2026 3:06 pm
Desperate moves to shore up rupee

Steps to prevent rupee depreciation have been futile and also involve high future costs for the economy. The most recent measures are also less likely to succeed

16 Oct 2026 3:06 pm
Stock to buy today: Netweb Technologies India (5,001.45) BUY

Netweb Technologies India share price can rise to 5,450-5,500

16 Oct 2026 3:06 pm
Trump sees red in mid-term polls

Why GOPs last-minute gimmicks may not work

16 Oct 2026 3:06 pm
Nobel Prize for macroeconomic stabilisation

The laureates argue markets cannot be left to self-correct, and govt action is needed for economies to recover from crises

16 Oct 2026 3:05 pm
Day Trading Guide for October 13, 2026: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks

Day Trading Guide gives you the key intraday supports and resistances to watch out for on the Nifty Futures and other widely traded stocks such as Reliance Industries, Infosys, HDFC Bank, TCS, SBI.

16 Oct 2026 3:04 pm
Cancer an opportunity for manufacturing

The capabilities for manufacture of advanced radiation therapy equipment are similar to those for semiconductor fabrication, fusion energy and defence

16 Oct 2026 3:03 pm
Karnataka High Court strikes down enhanced SC/ST quota, upholds 50% reservation ceiling

The ruling follows two petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Karnatakas law that raised overall reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs to 56 per cent

16 Oct 2026 3:02 pm
Casagrand takes 3,500+ employees for Jailer 2; first day, first show

For generations of fans, a Rajinikanth release has been more than a movie outing, bringing with it a sense of anticipation, fanfare and the unmistakable energy of watching Thalaivar on the big screen

16 Oct 2026 2:42 pm
Jindal Steel arm commissions Phase-I cargo terminal in Odisha

The start of commercial operations in Paradip will help Jindal Steel secure dedicated long-term access to the port

16 Oct 2026 2:38 pm
IT stocks power Nifty above 23,100 in mid-session trade; aviation, FMCG drag

Information technology stocks continued to anchor the rally. Tech Mahindra was the top performer on the Nifty 50, surging 8.04 per cent to 1,782.60 after touching an intraday high of 1,797.00.

16 Oct 2026 2:37 pm
SC seeks Centre's response on plea to frame guidelines governing all forms of 'talaq'

The plea has sought a direction to the Centre to declare Section 2 of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, unconstitutional insofar as it seeks to recognise and validate 'Talaq-e-Hasan' as a valid form of divorce

16 Oct 2026 2:37 pm
Gold, Silver rebound on softer Dollar and falling yields; domestic gains capped by Rupee strength

The recovery follows Thursdays rebound, which was supported by a decline in the 10-year US Treasury yield to a three-week low

16 Oct 2026 2:18 pm
RBI gives NoC to PFC-REC merger

The merger of REC into PFC would create a financing entity with an aggregate loan book ofover 11 lakhcrore

16 Oct 2026 2:10 pm
Federal Bank posts record 1,386 crore quarterly profit, NPA hits decade low

Net Interest Income rose 26.38% year-on-year to 3,153.40 crore, outpacing advances growth of 21.66%

16 Oct 2026 2:08 pm
SEBIs Credit Risk-o-Meter may make bond risks easier to compare

Six colour-coded categories is expected to help investors assess credit risk across debt securities, with mandatory disclosures on offer documents, advertisements and online bond platforms

16 Oct 2026 2:06 pm
Centre caps trade margins on non-scheduled cancer drugs at 30%, SC asks why other medicines left out

The bench gave the Centre until October 27 to work out the modalities for capping medicine prices

16 Oct 2026 2:06 pm
Tea prices drop at Kochi auctions on weak upcountry, subdued demand

Traders said that most of the upcountry buyers stayed away from the market in Sale 42 on account of long Puja holidays, leading to a weak purchase and the trend is likely to continue for the next auctions as well

16 Oct 2026 2:03 pm
Todays Gold Rate in India October 16: Gold prices steady in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru

22, 24 carat Gold prices remain steady across metro cities on October 16

16 Oct 2026 2:02 pm
16 Oct 2026 2:02 pm
Persistent Systems to raise up to 8,000 crore via bonds

IT firm plans shorter-duration papers of up to five years to refinance bridge loan for Nagarro acquisition

16 Oct 2026 2:01 pm
Sunil Bharti Mittal named Knight of the National Order, Frances highest civilian distinction

Mittal honoured for his role in deepening economic ties between India and France and achievements in telecommunications and digital infrastructure

16 Oct 2026 2:00 pm