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Karnataka beer sales surge 41% after AIB tax regime, excise revenue rises 13.4%

During AprilSeptember 2026, IMFL sales have held ground at 1.1%, whereas the tax revenue from IMFL has jumped by 13%

7 Oct 2026 10:17 pm
Bengaluru skill summit second edition set to kick start from November 3

Event to be held from 3 to 5 November 2026 at The Lalit Ashok; first edition drew a footfall of over 6,500

7 Oct 2026 10:12 pm
TN Finance Secretary dismisses concerns around economic activity, says post-settlement GST is up 16.1% in H1

Post-settlemet GST is the amount available to the State as revenue after the Centre settles the IGST portion to them

7 Oct 2026 9:45 pm
Rupee tumbles 43 paise to close at 96.78 against US dollar following RBI policy decision

Rupee was weighed down by RBI rate hike and the central banks hawkish stance amid inflation worries

7 Oct 2026 4:24 pm
Granules India expecting sole first to file status on Ruxolitinib Extended-Release Tablets

If confirmed by the FDA and allapplicable statutory and regulatory requirements are satisfied, first-to-file status may provide eligibility for 180 days of generic drug exclusivity under US law

7 Oct 2026 4:12 pm
Apple Watch Series 12 review: The biggest overhaul of the Apple Watch yet

The Apple Watch Series 12 debuts at a time when the wellness industry has moved beyond exercise tracking to areas like recovery and longevity

7 Oct 2026 3:59 pm
BGR Energy signs pact to recast 3,736-cr debt

Stock rallies 5% each in two trading sessions

7 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
Yemen is spiralling into another civil war that could swiftly engulf in the entire region

Saudi Arabia turns to Pakistan and Turkiye after the US declines airstrikes, while oil flows face fresh disruption

7 Oct 2026 3:40 pm
India faces widespread power outage risk as coal reserves run out at plants

As of October 4, some 69 power stations more than two-fifths of the nations coal power fleet had fuel for just four days or less, a level monitored as a minimum by plant operators

7 Oct 2026 3:27 pm
Veegaland Developers post 79% rise in revenue in Q1 FY27

The company says that all ongoing projects progressed as per schedule, resulting in steady progress in their respective percentages of completion and contributing to the strong revenue growth

7 Oct 2026 3:25 pm
Copper futures trades flat

Buy October futures on a breakout of 1,432

7 Oct 2026 3:15 pm
Vivo X Fold6 Review: The all-rounder foldable

With ZEISS optics, flagship hardware and useful software features, the Vivo X Fold6 delivers a well-rounded smartphone experience.

7 Oct 2026 2:57 pm
byteXL raises $9 m from Elevar Equity, Kalaari Capital

The company will use the proceeds to expand to 120 colleges and 5 lakh students in two years

7 Oct 2026 2:54 pm
Ericsson to export India-made antennas to Europe; India has competitive edge for 6G: Exec

Ericsson executive says Indias transition to 5G standalone has been completed, paving way for 6G

7 Oct 2026 2:47 pm
RBI MPC Meeting Oct 2026 Highlights: RBI MPC hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%, changes stance to 'calibrated tightening'

The central bank raised its FY202627 growth forecast from 6.7% to 7.1%, while lifting projected inflation to 5.2%

7 Oct 2026 2:32 pm
Philips to double air fryers retail outlets with an eye on smaller cities

As the adoption of air fryers grows beyond metros into tier-III and IV towns, Philips targets to enhance direct distribution from 10,000 retail outlets to about 20,000 in the near future

7 Oct 2026 2:30 pm
Rubber Board to launch digital platform to connect planters, tappers

The platform to be operational soon would connect tappers with plantation owners who requires tappers

7 Oct 2026 2:13 pm
Nifty slips 179 points mid-session as RBI's hawkish shift keeps markets under pressure

SBI Securities placed Nifty support at 22,53022,550 and resistance at 22,84022,860, with an extension toward 23,010 possible on a decisive breakout above 22,860

7 Oct 2026 2:03 pm
Reliance drives Indias Venezuela oil imports to seven-year high

Venezuelan crude deliveries to India are expected to more than double to about 465,000 barrels a day this month, from 196,000 in September

7 Oct 2026 1:58 pm
India's forex reserves fall for fourth week, down $50 bn from Sept peak at $734 bn

The drawdown reflects the RBIs dollar sales in the spot market to smooth the rupees decline, alongside sell/buy FX swaps aimed at absorbing surplus liquidity

7 Oct 2026 1:45 pm
Bharti Airtel shares rise over 2% after postpaid tariff hike, Motilal Oswal retains buy

The new plans will come into effect on October 8, 2026, and existing postpaid subscribers will be moved to the nearest higher plan within a month, Bharti Airtel told the stock exchanges

7 Oct 2026 1:36 pm
BenQ says India is growing at twice the global pace, backing 1,000-crore push

BenQ is stepping up its India expansion as sales grow at roughly twice the companys global pace

7 Oct 2026 1:33 pm
RBI rate hike to pressure affordable housing, commercial real estate likely unaffected

Higher borrowing costs could make homebuyers more selective, while resilient economic activity may support broader real estate demand in coming months

7 Oct 2026 1:26 pm
Air India, Singapore Airlines expand commercial cooperation

The expansion is part of the initiatives under the Commercial Cooperation Framework Agreement inked in January this year

7 Oct 2026 1:22 pm
Shell raises Q3 gas output forecast

The integrated gas outlook includes its $16.4 billion acquisition of Canadian energy company ARC resources

7 Oct 2026 1:15 pm
Supplyco opens 24-hour convenience store in Kochi, expands Sabari brand

More such outlets are planned at suitable locations like the 24-hour convenience store opened at Vyttila Mobility Hub

7 Oct 2026 1:09 pm
Kotak Mahindra Bank shares rise 2% as HSBC upgrades stock to buy

The lenders shares advanced after HSBC cited improving growth prospects, while recent developments supported a more constructive view on earnings.

7 Oct 2026 1:05 pm
Rupee falls 22 paise to 96.57 against US dollar after RBI rate hike

The Indian currency came under pressure despite the RBIs tightening stance, with the dollar and crude prices gaining in early trade.

7 Oct 2026 12:33 pm
RBI to enable interoperability among Account Aggregators, integrate bank deposits with demat CAS

Under the initiative, customers will be able to access and share their financial information across different financial service providers through any NBFC-Account Aggregators (NBFC-AA)

7 Oct 2026 12:32 pm
Bharti Airtel hikes postpaid tariffs by 50, adds free international roaming

Airtels revamped postpaid portfolio combines additional roaming benefits with data, calling, entertainment subscriptions and protection against spam and fraud

7 Oct 2026 12:25 pm
Nav Wireless Technologies targets 30% revenue from global business in 3 years

The deep-tech company is evaluating deployments in the US, Europe and New Zealand as it seeks to expand its presence in the global photonics and next-generation connectivity market

7 Oct 2026 11:34 am
IMC 2026: Starink has designed its operations to comply with Indias security, regulatory needs: Starlink VP Dreyer

Centre has granted licences to three companies, including the Elon Musk-led Starlink, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, to provide satellite communication services in India

7 Oct 2026 11:34 am
IMD Update: TN, Coastal AP, Kerala, Maharashtra, Mahe gets rains & thunderstorms

Myanmars withdrawal signal comes as easterlies are forecast to establish over the Gulf of Thailand by October 14, potentially setting the stage for north-east monsoons onset over southern India

7 Oct 2026 11:19 am
RBIs hawkish shift signals more rate hikes ahead, say Economists

MPC raises repo rate by 25 bps, changes stance to calibrated tightening; economists see clear signal that easing cycle is over and further hikes of at least 50 bps remain on the table

7 Oct 2026 11:19 am
HDFC Bank shares in focus after RBI repo rate hike, loan growth at 16%

The repo rate hike could increase borrowing costs for banks and may lead to higher lending rates for customers and also affect loan demands

7 Oct 2026 11:04 am
Intel to keep working on Musk's Terafab chipmaking venture

A potential involvement by TSMC could likely challenge Intel's role in Terafab, as Musk weighs partners for the chipmaking venture.

7 Oct 2026 11:04 am
RBI ups GDP and CPI inflation forecasts for FY27 to 7.1% and 5.2%, respectively

While the increase has been predominantly on account of higher inflation in food andfuel groups, core inflation has also picked up indicating some signs of widening price pressures

7 Oct 2026 10:52 am
Paramount closes Warner merger in historic Hollywood deal

The new company, which will be called Skydance, combines two of the five largest Hollywood film studios, uniting major franchises such as Harry Potter and Mission Impossible

7 Oct 2026 10:43 am
Nifty Prediction Today October 07, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Support can limit the downside. Go long

Nifty 50 October Futures contract can rise to 23,000 on a break above 22,800

7 Oct 2026 10:42 am
ED arrests, suspends KPSC chairman Sahukar, member

The ED's case stems from multiple FIRs registered by the state police to probe alleged irregularities in the exam conducted by the KPSC to hire 400 veterinary officers

7 Oct 2026 10:25 am
MPC kickstarts rate hike cycle, ups repo rate by 25 bps

The MPC decided to change the monetary policy stance from neutral to calibrated tightening

7 Oct 2026 10:14 am
Titan shares fall 5% after Q2 update, Citi, CLSA, HSBC retain positive view

Titan Companys consumer businesses registered growth of 25% y-o-y in Q2FY27; They added 78 stores on a net basis during the quarter, taking its combined retail network to 3,758 stores

7 Oct 2026 10:06 am
Gabriel India enters into joint venture with Forvia for advanced automotive seating systems

Forvia will hold 50% plus one share in the company, while Gabriel India will hold 50% minus one share

7 Oct 2026 9:59 am
Brent crude rises above $101 on US hurricane threat, Houthi attacks

December Brent oil futures were at $101.65 up by 1.06%, and November crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $90.27, up by 0.93%

7 Oct 2026 9:51 am
Kalyan Jewellers logs 26% rise in Q2 revenue

Kalyan Jewellers plans to launch another four showrooms, under the franchised model, over the course of the current financial year

7 Oct 2026 9:47 am
RBI rate decision day drags Nifty lower; Titan, SBI Life lead declines

8 out of 10 economists in a consensus poll are expecting a 25 basis-point hike in the repo rate to 5.50 per cent, which would be the first increase since February 2023

7 Oct 2026 9:39 am
Maersks owner seeks investments in Asian startups with new office

The firm, funded entirely by the billionaire Maersk family with no external investors, will open the office its first outside of Denmark this week. It has more than $50 billion of net assets

7 Oct 2026 9:25 am
Ola Electric gets in-principle approval for 1,000-crore rights issue, board to decide key terms

The company says that it has received the approval on Tuesday; the board meeting would be held on October 7

7 Oct 2026 9:25 am
AustralianSuper eyes India, Japan for Private equity

Private equity penetration remains much lower in Asia, she said, presenting more and more opportunities for the A$430 billion ($300 billion) fund

7 Oct 2026 9:21 am
SpaceX in talks to borrow $40 billion to buy Nvidia chips

Tech companies and AI model developers are investing and borrowing hundreds of billions of dollars to build and lease giant data centers full of chips to power AI systems

7 Oct 2026 9:17 am