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Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 10: Sanskriti University, a NAAC Accredited institution recognised for its commitment to academic excellence, industry-oriented education, research and innovation, is set to host its 7th Convocation Ceremony on 12 October 2026. The occasion will celebrate the academic achievements of its graduating students and recognise their transition into professional careers, research, entrepreneurship and other avenues of service to society.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 10: As Bengaluru expands, its growth is increasingly being shaped by multiple urban centres where workplaces, homes and everyday experiences can exist closer together. North Bengaluru is emerging as one such centre, supported by airport-led development, expanding commercial activity, NH-44 connectivity, upcoming Metro infrastructure and a growing ecosystem of schools, healthcare, hospitality and recreation.

Avenue Supermarts Ltd, which owns and operates the retail chain D-Mart, has reported an increase of 8.5 per cent in consolidated net profit at Rs 742.98 crore for the September quarter, on a year-on-year basis. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 684.85 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Avenue Supermarts. Its revenue from operations was up 17.8 per cent to Rs 19,644 crore during the quarter under review. It was at Rs 16,676.30 crore in th

New Delhi [India], October 10: TRIGGR, the design-led audio and consumer-tech brand, is bringing its festive portfolio to Flipkart's Big Billion Days 2026, with general access beginning on 9 October and early access starting a day earlier.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 10: Kay Beauty, co-founded by Nykaa, and actor Katrina Kaif, has evolved into a scaled and profitable beauty business. Since its launch in 2019, the brand has built a strong and growing consumer franchise, with nearly 3 million consumers choosing Kay Beauty till date, reflecting the resonance it has built through its focus on quality, innovation and accessible premium beauty.

New Delhi [India], October 10: Author Pavan Kaushik's 'The Fifth Estate: Corporate Communication' makes a clear case for recognising Corporate Communication as an institution rather than a function-one that increasingly influences trust, reputation, leadership credibility, stakeholder confidence and organisational resilience.

Employees in C3A grade and above will receive no quarterly variable allowance this quarter, while junior-level staff will get 100 per cent of their eligible pay, an internal memo said

New Delhi [India], October 9: The Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) hosted the fourth edition of Dialogues on Development Management (DoDM) 2026 today at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Centred on the theme What Makes Social Change Last?, the convening brought together leaders with experience across business and technology, grassroots development, financial inclusion, public policy, governance, philanthropy and social-sector institution-building to examine what ena

Delhi-NCR [India], October 9: India's real estate sector faces a fresh test as higher borrowing costs and inflationary pressures reshape the outlook for residential, commercial, retail and hospitality assets. The Reserve Bank of India's 25-basis-point repo rate increase to 5.5% has renewed questions around housing affordability, financing costs and investment decisions. The shift in the monetary policy stance from Neutral to Calibrated Tightening has also brought the trajectory of interest rates

African digital financial services platform, Airtel Money, made its London Stock Exchange (LSE) debut on Friday, marking the exchange's largest initial public offering (IPO) in several years.. Sunil Mittal, Founder of Airtel and Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, said the listing builds on Bharti's significant record of long-term interests in the UK. I am delighted to welcome the successful listing of Airtel Money on the London Stock Exchange. This listing is a vote of confidence in the

First-time shoppers grew nearly 100 per cent, while more than 72 per cent of visits came from beyond the top nine metros; sellers saw units ordered more than double in 24 hours

Developed with Germany's Aerovide, the Vayona 5.0/193 features a 193-metre rotor and is designed for India's wind and climate conditions, with local manufacturing and service

Bandhan Group founder Chandra Shekhar Ghosh discusses microcredit, women entrepreneurs and digital lending, stressing relationship-based lending and expansion into insurance and technology

Better-than-expected Q2 earnings and attractive valuations boost IT stocks, even as AI headwinds and US labour curbs remain concerns

The SoftBank-backed payments technology firm's revenue rose 30 per cent to 664 crore in FY26, while investments in AI and international expansion weighed on profitability

Nearly one in two visits in Flipkart's opening hour came from Tier 3 towns and beyond, while non-metro customers accounted for about 60 per cent of demand during the sale

Indian IT firms have sharply reduced PERM filings and expanded local hiring in the US, with analysts expecting a limited industry impact from the programme's suspension

The Chandigarh facility is being commissioned in phases, starting with warehousing and logistics, and is expected to become fully operational over the next six to eight months.

Muthoot Microfin plans to launch consumer durable loans and expand digital lending as it targets 30,000 crore in assets under management by 2030

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 9: SPRODE INDIA has introduced RAYLITH, a high-contrast Vision Amplification Screen specially designed for compatible RGB laser projectors, including the JMGO N3 Ultimate. The screen combines multilayer reflective Fresnel optics, a speckle-reduction design and a flexible optical surface with a foldable fixed frame. Its Indian-market MRP is 1,25,000.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 9: A diamond is rarely just a diamond. It's the ring held onto through a proposal remembered a hundred times over, the pendant passed from a mother to a daughter, the gift bought with months of saving for an anniversary that mattered. That same piece, worn out into the world, is also vulnerable to a moment no one plans for, a chain snatched off a crowded street, a home broken into, a robbery that turns a cherished possession into a painful memory. It is with

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 9: Fabience, the Hyderabad-based premium furniture manufacturing brand, today announced a major strategic expansion with plans to set up a new Greenfield plant near Hyderabad, Telangana. Spanning over 1.5 lakh sq. ft., the state-of-the-art facility involves an investment of approximately Rs. 50 crore and is targeted for completion by next year. The project is expected to generate direct employment opportunities for around 100 people, said Mr. Raj Venu Gopal

New Delhi [India], October 9: As India and the global development community focus on moving Artificial Intelligence from experimentation to measurable development outcomes, edGrid, a GeoAI-powered education governance intelligence solution developed by Deepspatial, was showcased today as one of the select State AI innovations at the India launch of the World Bank Group's World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence.

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 9: Genetidoc Genetic Clinic and DNA Testing Lab has launched the Genetidoc Rare Disease Forum. It is India's first online forum for rare genetic diseases, where patients and caregivers can ask questions and receive answers from qualified genetics specialists. Membership is free. Families can also connect with one another and follow clinical trials for genetic conditions.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 9: Astrogate Labs, an Indian deep-tech company developing Free-Space Optical Communication (FSOC) systems for space applications, and Spacebeam Inc., a South Korean optical communications company developing optical ground station infrastructure, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Strategic Partnership to advance the validation, demonstration and commercialization of end-to-end space-to-ground laser communication solutions.

Amazon India says non-metros account for 70-80 per cent of new customers, while demand for premium products rises in smaller cities and its Amazon Now quick-commerce service expands

Dubai [UAE], October 9: What if students did not all have to learn the same thing, in the same way, at the same time?

New Delhi [India], October 9: The Salute Tiranga Cricket League (STCL) organised its Players Draft Ceremony at Le Meridien, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone ahead of the inaugural season of its League Season 1. The ceremony witnessed the unveiling of all eight participating franchise teams along with the announcement of players selected to represent each team. The first season of STCL is scheduled to be held at Miraj Stadium, Nathdwara, Udaipur, Rajasthan, from October 21 to 28, 2026.

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 9: Tetra Pak, in partnership with Alternative Development Initiatives (ADI), today handed over rejuvenated community ponds in Pur and Rase villages of Khed Taluka, Pune, marking a key milestone under its Integrated Water Resource Development and Management (IWRDM) Programme. The handover, held in the presence of Gajanan Patil, CEO, Zilla Parishad Pune, places the assets in the stewardship of the local communities, following a phased programme of water conserva

Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX said its futures trading volume rose 236 per cent between the beginning of July and the end of September, as it expanded derivatives offerings, introduced AI-powered trading tools and stepped up tax-reporting and compliance features. Trading volume at its September peak was about 345 per cent above early-July levels, while the number of daily futures traders was approximately 279 per cent higher toward the end of the quarter, the company said in a statement

The IT services major said its PERM applications were in single digits over the past two years and reiterated plans to hire 15,000 people in the US over five years

The company said its US workforce strategy centres on hiring local employees, including through campus recruitment; it aims to hire 15,000 people in the US over five years

Anand Rathi Wealth, Canara HSBC Life Insurance, Poonawalla Fincorp, Waterways Leisure Tourism, Canara Robeco Asset Management Company and 6 other firms will announce their Q2FY27 earnings today

New Delhi [India], October 8: Rocket Learning, one of India's largest early learning non-profits, hosted Udaan 2026 in New Delhi - India's largest convening on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). The event brought together a diverse line-up of speakers and experts from government and policymaking, research and academia, education, civil society and technology. The theme for this edition was 'From Surviving to Thriving', and the event saw discussions on enhancing Anganwadis, investing in e

India's largest IT services firm says hiring will track client demand as it invests in AI skills, workforce training and niche talent, while subcontractor expenses rise in Q2

Customers from every pin code placed orders as premium smartphones, home entertainment, fashion and beauty drove demand, with Amazon reporting its biggest-ever opening day

The regulator also suspended Shreyash Retail's licence over expired and rotten food products and sanctioned prosecution against Nex International over excessive pesticide residues

The GST Council's decision to allow input tax credit on employee group health and life insurance is expected to reduce coverage costs for employers, particularly MSMEs

The acquisition brings Augment Code's Cosmos and Auggie CLI products into Harness, strengthening its push towards autonomous coding, testing, security and software deployment

Citi has helped Indian companies raise nearly $16 billion through debt and equity markets in 2026 and advised on M&A transactions worth over $36 billion amid strong deal activity

New Delhi [India], October 8: In a first-of-its-kind rural initiative at a national scale, In-Dot Sports Pvt. Ltd. and Prasar Bharati today announced the launch of the Kisan Cricket League (KCL), a nationwide sports and entertainment platform designed to create a unique opportunity through an organized pathway for cricket and singing talent from rural and semi-urban India to reach the global stage.

Jane Street seeks order logs and counterparty details to defend itself in the market manipulation case, while Sebi argues that it has disclosed all material relied upon so far

Samsung forecasts record Q3 profit of 107.4 trillion won as AI-driven memory chip demand fuels earnings, while tight supply and rising chip costs pressure its smartphone business.

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 8: Muzaffarnagar is witnessing a gradual transformation in its urban and real estate landscape, driven by improving connectivity, changing consumer aspirations and the growing demand for organised, well-planned communities. As the city and surrounding regions evolve, integrated developments that bring residential, commercial, lifestyle and social infrastructure together are emerging as an important part of this transformation. At the centre of this

UK health science firm partners with Kynora Life Sciences to launch DNA and epigenetics testing kits priced between 25,000 and 85,000, targeting personalised wellness in India

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 8: Everything else should explain why this honour matters and why he deserves it.

JSW Steel on Thursday said that its consolidated crude steel production increased by 5 per cent to 7.27 million tonnes (MT) in the second quarter of the current financial year. The company's crude steel output was 6.95 MT in the year-ago period. The production at the company's Indian operations rose by 5 per cent year-on-year to 7.07 million tonnes during the second quarter, over the corresponding quarter. In a regulatory filing to BSE, the company said that the capacity utilisation of its India

Consolidated revenue from operations rose 11.2% to 73,188 crore from 65,799 crore in the year-ago quarter, the company said

New Delhi [India], October 8: realfit, a realme TechLife-authorised brand focused on making everyday technology easier to use, today announced a festive offer on its 20,000mAh 45W Powerbank in India. Combining up to 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging, high-quality smartphone-grade battery cells and a built-in charging cable in a 20,000mAh powerbank, the product reflects the brand's approach to creating practical technology for young people on the move.

NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC, is planning to begin commercial operations for a 500 MWh battery energy storage capacity soon, a top official said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 18th India Coal Summit organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce here, NVVN Chief Executive Officer Somes Bandyopadhyay said, Very soon we will be able to put 500 MWh BESS in commercial operation and target to commission a further 500 MWh by this financial