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Maharashtra to unveil dedicated chemicals policy by first week of November

Maharashtra aims to strengthen its chemicals industry through a dedicated policy, port-linked infrastructure and a proposed large-scale industrial park.

22 Oct 2026 11:39 pm
Why crocodiles survived the asteroid strike that wiped out dinosaurs, study finds

A study of more than 400 crocodilian species suggests their climate preferences and ability to withstand food shortages aided their survival.

22 Oct 2026 11:29 pm
Why young manta rays stay close to shore while adults migrate hundreds of kilometres

Tracking data from 2018 to 2025 reveals how manta rays change their movements with age and repeatedly return to preferred coastal sites

22 Oct 2026 11:23 pm
NLC India plans 35,000-crore Odisha power plant, explores coal gasification and mineral processing

The proposed projects span power generation, fertiliser-related technology and mineral processing, with the thermal plant expected to create about 4,000 jobs

22 Oct 2026 11:17 pm
Yes Bank unlikely to pay AT1 bond coupons despite bondholders demands, sources say

Bondholders are seeking clarity on overdue interest payments as the lender weighs its legal options following the Supreme Courts decision

22 Oct 2026 11:12 pm
India extends duty-free raw sugar import deadline to December 31

The extension gives importers additional time to bring in raw sugar under the duty-free import allowance, according to an official notification.

22 Oct 2026 11:06 pm
Ola Electric rights issue draws applications for 2.39 crore shares from Motilal Oswal, Calliope Capital

The electric vehicle maker has earmarked a substantial portion of the fundraising proceeds for debt reduction and organic growth initiatives

22 Oct 2026 10:59 pm
Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops further to 67% of capacity this week

Water level in only one of the five regions above 80 per cent as situation in AP and Tamil Nadu turns worrisome

22 Oct 2026 10:57 pm
SBI felicitates nine Asian Games 2026 athletes who won 11 medals for India

State Bank of India has recognised the achievements of its supported athletes, highlighting their contribution to Indias medal tally at the Games

22 Oct 2026 10:53 pm
PHP vulnerabilities explained: How two security flaws could expose millions of websites

Cybersecurity officials have urged organisations to take vulnerable websites offline as developers prepare patches for two critical flaws in PHP

22 Oct 2026 10:47 pm
Strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Tibets Baqen County in China

The earthquake struck at 10.33 pm local time, with its epicentre recorded at 32.40 degrees north latitude and 93.79 degrees east longitude.

22 Oct 2026 10:37 pm
22 Oct 2026 10:07 pm
PHP flaws spark global alarm, Indian firms scramble to patch systems

Govt talking to industry association to assess impact, says top official

22 Oct 2026 9:56 pm
We want to be number one again: Nischal Shetty, WazirX Founder

From July to September this year, traders on our spot platform have increased by 100-111 per cent, and our volumes have increased by 124 per cent, says Shetty

22 Oct 2026 9:54 pm
Jio Platforms IPO dents investor bandwidth for listed stocks; Liquidity shift weighs on markets

Market experts flag liquidity diversion from secondary markets amid strong demand for Indias largest IPO

22 Oct 2026 9:53 pm
Aurionpro, Mastercard team up to modernise transit payments across North America

The collaboration is aimed at simplifying how transit authorities evaluate, procure, and deploy open-loop payment technology

22 Oct 2026 9:53 pm
One flaw, millions of websites : The PHP2Shell threat

The name combines PHP, the programming language affected, and shell, a term for an interface that allows commands to be issued directly to a computer

22 Oct 2026 9:44 pm
Editorial. Cyber patrol

Audacious AI-driven security breaches, a wake-up call

22 Oct 2026 9:43 pm
Asirvad Micro Finance elevates Pasangha as its MD & CEO

Appointment follows RBI approval; focus on portfolio quality, governance and sustainable growth

22 Oct 2026 9:42 pm
Indian Food Ministry asks States to ensure no sugar is diverted for ethanol

Diversion may not be allowed the entire supply year even as the Centre extends duty-free imports of raw sugar until December 31,

22 Oct 2026 9:40 pm
Taali partners with Pokmon for cheese balls launch, eyes national distribution after Blinkit exclusivity

The product launches on Blinkit on October 21 for 60 days, then rolls out to other e-commerce platforms and offline retail

22 Oct 2026 9:40 pm
TCGs Cortex DC plans to use existing land parcels to develop data centres across Golden Quadrilateral

The proposed data centres are intended to serve both domestic and global customers. The industries and sectors served will depend on demand and evolving customer requirements

22 Oct 2026 9:39 pm
Modi, Tusk push for doubling of Indo-Polish trade, early India-EU trade pact

The two also discussed strategic connectivity, including direct flights, port co-operation, maritime security, and alignment with the IndiaMiddle EastEurope Economic Corridor (IMEC).

22 Oct 2026 9:34 pm
Our focus is to remain cost competitive, achieve 80 MT by FY28

Though cement demand from infrastructure projects may remain buoyant, the rising lending rate may slow down demand from the real estate sector

22 Oct 2026 9:29 pm
Rane Holdings Ltd to invest an additional 80.85 crore in ZF LIFETEC Rane Automotive India

Funds for ZLRAIs capex and operational needs; shareholding remains unchanged at 49%

22 Oct 2026 9:29 pm
Xtendr launches bitom platform to digitise physical brand touchpoints

Platform allows brands to update consumer interactions without changing assets

22 Oct 2026 9:25 pm
CoinDCX confirms functioning of rogue wallets, siphoning user funds worth $16 million

On Thursday, an X user of the name DracyAri flagged that CoinDCX was suspected of having approximately $15.99 million and 5,783.81 TRX stolen

22 Oct 2026 9:24 pm
SBI Securities appoints Ayaskant Mohapatra as CTO to drive digital overhaul

In his new role, Mohapatra is expected to lead efforts around building scalable systems, strengthening cybersecurity, and improving customer-facing digital platforms

22 Oct 2026 9:23 pm
BKT ties up with Pirelli for premium car tyres as rivals commit 8,600 crore to expansion

Rising SUV sales, premiumisation and demand for larger tyres are reshaping Indias passenger-vehicle tyre market. Established manufacturers have announced 8,600 crore in capacity expansion, while BKT is seeking to diversify beyond off-highway tyres through assured orders, technical expertise and a future manufacturing venture with Pirelli.

22 Oct 2026 9:20 pm
HPCL posts net profit of 3,625 cr in Q2 FY27

Gains from higher refining margins were offset by losses from sale of petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

22 Oct 2026 9:19 pm
Troo Good opens seventh factory, takes output to 5 crore chikkis a month

Hyderabad-based startup expands capacity across three States; plans 40 crore investment in new factory

22 Oct 2026 9:19 pm
Nirmas cement arm Nuvoco Vistas Q2 profit rises 78%

Revenue from operations rose 13.5 per cent to 2,790 crore, driven by higher sales volumes and growth across its businesses

22 Oct 2026 9:13 pm
Nippon Life India AMC debt down 6% on one-time provision

Fund house declares dividend of 9.50 a share

22 Oct 2026 9:11 pm
Colgate India Q2 sales rise 12.2%, profit grows 4.3%

Toothpaste volumes, premium products lifted quarterly sales, but higher advertising and employee expenses constrained bottom line growth

22 Oct 2026 9:11 pm
Banks make a beeline at the VRR auction to draw liquidity

Liquidity surplus in the banking system has shrunk to 542 crore as of October 21, 2026, down from 4,86,904 crore as of September 30, 2026.

22 Oct 2026 9:10 pm
eMudhra issue: Government looking at domestic alternatives

Special team probes compromised keys as eMudhra exits global SSL/TLS certificate business

22 Oct 2026 9:09 pm
Centre proposes mandatory automatic steering, lane-keeping systems for taxis from 2029

Draft also covers drowsiness warnings, emergency braking and luggage-retention requirements

22 Oct 2026 9:09 pm
Private equity invests $6.1 billion in real estate in nine months

Data centres overtake offices, attracting 40% of capital; capacity set to grow 30% to 2,200 MW in 2026

22 Oct 2026 9:09 pm
Swiggy narrows losses to 922 cr; says competition wont ease soon

Revenue from operations rose 36 per cent y-o-y to 7,571 crore in Q2, up from 5,561 crore a year ago

22 Oct 2026 9:07 pm
DRA picks Pune for first expansion beyond Chennai

Developer eyes larger market and higher sales opportunity; targets 1% share in Pune within three to four years

22 Oct 2026 9:06 pm
Pricing pressure in the US to weigh on Dr Reddys Q2

The drug maker, expected to report results on October 23, could post sequential improvements in revenue and profitability

22 Oct 2026 8:59 pm
Gujarat courts Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan industry ahead of Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2027

The 11th edition of VGGS is scheduled for January 10-12, 2027, at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar

22 Oct 2026 8:59 pm
A crack in the code: PHP flaws raise cyber risks for Indian firms

Experts urge businesses to patch vulnerable systems amid rising risks of cyberattacks

22 Oct 2026 8:57 pm
Delhis primary healthcare network shrinks 38%; hospital OPD, school clinic visits fall

DGHS annual report flags resource constraints, uneven infrastructure, gaps in adolescent health coverage and vacancies in leprosy programme

22 Oct 2026 8:57 pm
Titans jewellery growth to moderate in Q2 as festival demand shifts

The company will announce its results on November 5

22 Oct 2026 8:57 pm
PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery posts 62% Dussehra sales jump, opens Jaipur store

For the Navratri-Dussehra period, the certified natural diamond jewellery retailer posted sales of 38.53 crore, up 35.01% y-o-y

22 Oct 2026 8:52 pm
Maggi, Kitkat witnessing strong growth in India, headroom for expansion

Last week, Nestle India said total sales grew 20.5 per cent to 6,782.2 crore in the September quarter

22 Oct 2026 8:51 pm
Nabard working on raising $2 billion via external commercial borrowings

Nabard fully subscribed to NSDCsmaiden issuance of ZCZP instruments aggregating 4 crore.

22 Oct 2026 8:47 pm