Bank holiday on Diwali: In the upcoming week, banks will observe closures on October 20, 21, and 22 for Diwali-related festivities across many states. 

Steady gains in broadband users and higher-value customers lift Jio Platforms Q2 performance as the Reliance unit preps for its 2026 stock market debut.

The move directly addresses a surge in delayed payments, primarily from key growth markets in Africa and Latin America.

Called Erebor, the bank is backed by a group of high-profile tech billionaires with ties to Donald Trumps administration and received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to operate in the US.

Maharashtra's decision to allow cinemas to operate 24 hours could boost cinema attendance by 25-30%. This move may attract young audiences and professionals, but requires compelling content and careful planning. Challenges include staffing and climate considerations in northern metros.

Low-interest consumer loans are fueling Indias festive shopping boom, as Gen Z and young shoppers splurge on everything from luxury gadgets to daily-use goods. This, however, is raising concerns that growing small-ticket debt could see an increase in bad loans.

Worried about UPI frauds amid festive season? NPCI shares 5 tips for secure digital payments

GST changes impacted the second-largest private insurers profitability and margins in the second quarter ended September. HDFC Life is in touch with distributors to realign some of the distribution commission.

A new draft order released on Thursday for public feedback proposes much steeper penalties than the current 5,000 for every day of delay, up to a maximum of 2 lakh, among other changes to the rules around such violations.

India's aviation sector faces challenges in Q2FY26, with domestic demand softening, higher fuel prices, and reduced capacity impacting recovery. Here is what brokerages expect

Beaches, shacks, clubs, and greenerytheres very little to not love about Goa. Yet, after a massive boom post the pandemic, the states tourism sector is seeing excess supply, while its reputation is taking a beating. What went wrong, and how can it be fixed?

Rising broadband demand, higher-value users and modest tariff tweaks are expected to lift Jio Platforms September-quarter performance as it readies for a 2026 stock market debut.

By granting infrastructure status to Indias shipping sector, the government has brought it on par with other core industries such as roads, ports and power. The measure will unlock long-term, low-cost finance for shipowners and shipbuilders and strengthen Indias maritime capabilities. 

Although this spike in standard asset provision was massive, it was partially offset by a sequential decline in loan loss provisions, helping the bank contain overall credit costs.

Raymond Group aims for 15% topline growth and 20% profit margin. They are cautious about inflated property deals and stress financial discipline. The Andhra Pradesh government approved 940 crore investments for aerospace and automotive manufacturing, expected to create 5,500 jobs by May 2027.

Unveiled on 14 October, the plan is Indias response to Chinas goal of developing the 60GW Medog dam on the Yarlang Tsangpo river (the Brahmaputra in China), which has raised concerns of a 85% reduction in the Brahmaputras flow during the dry season.

Video streaming platforms are innovating non-fiction formats to cater to younger audiences. Successful shows like Amazon MX Player's Hip Hop India and Netflix's The Great Indian Kapil Show demonstrate strong viewership. How OTTs are rewriting Indias reality playbook

Indian telecom operators are grappling with 5G monetization issues as users notice little difference from 4G. While the industry eyes 6G developments, achieving profitability from 5G remains crucial for future investments and technological growth.