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Employees of private banks score over public sector banks in productivity

Private banks outpace public ones in productivity and digital growth, while the five-day week debate hinges on access, staffing and modernisation

2 Oct 2026 7:11 pm
MPC set to begin rate hike cycle with at least 25 bps repo hike: SBI Economists

The ERDs economists believe the balance of risks has tilted decisively towards a 25-bps rate hike (from 5.25% to 5.50%) at this juncture

2 Oct 2026 9:28 am
Bank of Baroda incorporates pension fund subsidiary

The public sector bank (PSB) is the sponsor of the new Company, with a shareholdingof 80.10%

2 Oct 2026 9:21 am
S&P praises Indian economy, but points to gathering clouds

India beat forecasts while contending with the same inflationary pressures, geopolitical conflicts and slower growth as others

1 Oct 2026 11:35 pm
1 Oct 2026 10:01 pm
FSSAI suspends licenses of Shivam Agro, TCG Chocolates over safety violations

The two companies were directed to cease all food business activities during the suspension period.

1 Oct 2026 9:22 pm
Chennai Metro Phase-II achieves hat-trick of TBM breakthroughs in three days

With this breakthrough, CMRL has achieved a hat-trick of TBM breakthroughs in three consecutive days, marking a significant achievement in the ongoing tunnelling works under Phase II

1 Oct 2026 9:17 pm
Indias coffee shipments up 25% at 2.42 lakh tonne on strong demand in H1 of FY27

Volatility in global prices leads to slower growth in per tonne realisation

1 Oct 2026 9:16 pm
SC stays death sentence of Indian Mujahideen operative in 2008 Ahmedabad blasts case

The Bench issued notice to the Gujarat government and called for the trial court records, while directing that the death sentence not be executed in the meantime

1 Oct 2026 8:26 pm
Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs: What is driving the rise?

Higher yields are reshaping borrowing costs across major economies, affecting government finances, mortgages, loans, companies and financial markets

1 Oct 2026 8:22 pm
Vijay Singh, Venu Srinivasan raise concerns over Tata Sons merger proposal

Singh and Srinivasan seek scrutiny of restructurings financial and regulatory implications

1 Oct 2026 8:12 pm
Indias fund managers turn to fixed income as rate cycle shifts

Fund managers at the Morningstar Investment Conference 2026 discussed bond yields, corporate credit, fund duration, asset allocation and market volatility.

1 Oct 2026 7:47 pm
RBI set for 5075 bps rate hike as Rupee, Oil and Global risks mount, says Bandhan Life

On equities, Bandhan Life flagged that elevated global uncertainty and firm valuations would make the Indian market increasingly stock-specific

1 Oct 2026 7:41 pm
Tata nearly doubles EV registrations, Mahindra overtakes MG in September

Vahan data show EV registrations surging 94.7 per cent y-o-y during the month

1 Oct 2026 7:25 pm
Tamil Nadus first barrierless multi-lane free flow tolling system operational at Paranur

The toll plaza is on the Tambaram Tindivanam Section of NH-179B

1 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
ACKO launches three new products aimed at pre-emptive customer protection

The launches come as ACKO reported operating revenue of 2,837 crore in FY25, up 35% year-on-year, while narrowing net losses by 37%

1 Oct 2026 6:59 pm
LURE Holdings, CIRIL join hands to expand branded luxury real estate in India

The partnership combines LURE Holdings global luxury brand network with CIRILs market intelligence and developer relationships across Indian cities

1 Oct 2026 6:55 pm
CAFE-III Gazette reveals translation error; EV metric differs 10-fold between English and Hindi texts

English and Hindi texts differ on EV energy measurement; the headline 30 km/l equivalent benchmark does not translate into the same physical fuel consumption

1 Oct 2026 6:53 pm
Nykaa Fashion launches Hidden Gems accelerator for home-grown brands

The initiative covers Indianwear, Westernwear, jewellery, bags and footwear, with participating brands receiving marketing, account management and financing support

1 Oct 2026 6:52 pm
1,423 crore released to States, UTs over three years to implement anti-atrocities laws

Under the centrally sponsored scheme for implementation of the two Acts, the Centre released 392.71 crore in 2022-23, 535.30 crore in 2023-24 and 495.29 crore in 2024-25, taking the total assistance to 1,423.30 crore

1 Oct 2026 6:48 pm
Centre mandates Aadhaar for SC students seeking Top Class Education scholarship

The Department has been directed to ensure that beneficiaries without Aadhaar are enrolled and that existing details are updated

1 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
CMFRI move rejuvenate black clam resource in Vembanad Lake

After a 12-month culture period, a one-hectare area at Vadakkumkara has recorded strong growth and survival of black clams

1 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
Shriram Properties sees an 8-10% increase in raw material costs; bets on Chennai

The increase is particularly pronounced in construction products linked to oil imports, including lifts, sanitary fittings and tiles

1 Oct 2026 6:26 pm
Apple production falls 48% so far this year in Himachal

So far this year, 1.15 crore apple boxes have reached the market compared to 2.18 crore boxes last year, a decline of nearly 48%

1 Oct 2026 6:18 pm
Redington to distribute OPSWATs cybersecurity solutions across GCC, Africa markets

The partnership will combine OPSWATs cybersecurity portfolio with Redingtons sales, technical, warehousing, logistics and financing capabilities across regulated sectors

1 Oct 2026 6:12 pm
Indias tea exports could decline 20% this year amid higher freight rates, logistics disruptions

Shipments declined 16.11% year-on-year to 128.56 million kgs during January-July this year

1 Oct 2026 5:54 pm
Can Indias man-made fibre industry navigate the Iran war disruption?

The Iran crisis has sent oil costs into a wild swing, knocking up raw-material prices and shaking up Indias man-made fibre sceneand its knitwear supply chain too. Listen to know more...

1 Oct 2026 5:51 pm
What we lose when language becomes more informal

Language is not merely a tool for transferring information. It is also a map of our relationships

1 Oct 2026 5:50 pm
Gem Granites founder Veeramani, two associates detained under Goondas Act in POCSO case

The Special Investigation Team said the trio was among 14 people detained under orders issued by Chennai City Police Commissioner A Amalraj

1 Oct 2026 5:32 pm
KFintech,APMI launchanti-money laundering platform

APMI has adopted InPro as the central AML compliance platform for its members, providing portfolio managers across the industry access to a common technology infrastructure for screening, reviewing and managing AML alerts

1 Oct 2026 5:00 pm
HEG Advanced Materials secures 127.35-crore lithium-ion battery bank order

The order will see the company supply battery banks to Indus Towers subsidiary Replus Engitech, with deliveries scheduled through May 2027.

1 Oct 2026 4:53 pm
Economic outlook faces upside inflation risks, says Finmin report

The report noted that the RBIs recent open market operations to absorb excess system liquidity could help maintain balanced financial conditions and contain any undue demand-side overheating

1 Oct 2026 4:50 pm
Adani Group-backed Vishakha Renewables files DRHP for IPO with 1,250 cr fresh issue

The company may also consider a pre-IPO placement of up to 250 crore. If such a placement is completed, the size of the fresh issue will be reduced accordingly

1 Oct 2026 4:50 pm
Renaissance keen to invest 5,000 crore in Tumakuru: MB Patil

The company has highlighted two key requirements for the proposed facility 80 MW of power and 10 MLD of water

1 Oct 2026 4:46 pm
PFRDA targets 2-3 crore new NPS subscribers in next two years

The new initiative is expected to widen pension coverage across tier 2 and tier 3 cities and encourage informal-sector participation.

1 Oct 2026 4:21 pm
Anay Gupta re-elected as All India Rubber Industries Association president

Gupta has played an active role in AIRIAs initiatives focused on industry development, policy advocacy, and stakeholder engagement

1 Oct 2026 3:49 pm
Keralam to enact law to provide 'legal guarantee' to senior citizens: CM Satheesan

The CM, speaking at an event held here to celebrate the occasion, said that he was proud that Keralam was the first state to establish a department for senior citizens.

1 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
NTPC power generation grows 13% to 118 billion units in Q2; coal dispatch up 28%

Its power trading volume also rose 22% to 15.06 BU in Q2 FY2026-27 from 12.34 BU in Q2 FY26

1 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
In a first, personal income tax part of Class 9 curriculum, NCERT book talks only about new regime

The book titled Understanding Society India and Beyond-Part 2 was released on Tuesday, six months after the new academic session began

1 Oct 2026 3:24 pm
SpaceX set to launch new crew for NASA on retiring dragon craft

Its the latest in a series of flights that SpaceX performs for NASA to ensure the ISS is staffed at all times

1 Oct 2026 3:19 pm
Walmart Global Tech ties up with IIM Kozhikode to launch incubation programme

Deep Leap will engage with 1,500 startups from across the country from which 50 startups will be selected for a 12-month incubation and acceleration cohort

1 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
CEAT expands Chennai plant capabilities to strengthen premium tyre business

The Sriperumbudur facility will manufacture advanced tyre products, including 22-inch SUV tyres and seven TBR sizes for global markets.

1 Oct 2026 3:09 pm
1 Oct 2026 2:57 pm
Indias Q2 growth seen at 7.3%, global risks test outlook: Finance Ministry

Review flags oil prices, tighter global financial conditions and US trade uncertainty as risks to momentum

1 Oct 2026 2:27 pm
Kotak Mahindra Bank shares rise on new CEO appointment

The stock opened sharply higher at 426.00 against a previous close of 417.00 and touched an intraday high of 435.60 before paring gains through the session.

1 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
Airtel Money prices IPO at 1.96 per share

Company plans to sell 270 million shares in the offering

1 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
1 Oct 2026 12:41 pm