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Ladakh becomes Indias first fully organic union territory

In June, the administration banned the sale and use of chemical fertilisers, reinforcing its push to make agriculture across the region entirely organic

25 Oct 2026 6:30 pm
Polish defense firm WB Group to invest $100 million in India over 5 years for unmanned systems production

WB Groups drone has not only been used in Operation Sindoor but also forms the mainstay of unmanned platforms Ukraine

25 Oct 2026 6:28 pm
Centre rushes 2 RAF companies to violence-hit Arunachal Pradesh

Officials say CRPF personnel effectively handled the protests since Friday and ensured the violence did not escalate

25 Oct 2026 1:13 pm
As US and China form AI blocs, countries increasingly torn between them

As the rivalry intensifies, experts say the window for countries to be able to choose freely between the two AI superpowers may be narrowing, forcing them to at one point pick between the US-led Pax Silica and the China-inspired World AI Cooperation Organisation.

25 Oct 2026 11:28 am
Andhra on alert as depression over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into severe cyclonic storm

Cyclonic storm expected to intensify and sustain through October 26, 27, 28

25 Oct 2026 10:03 am
INDIA bloc to hold 'public impeachment' of CEC on Oct 30

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has reached out to all INDIA Bloc parties for their presence in Delhi on the two days

25 Oct 2026 9:59 am
Centre assures support to Andhra Pradeshin semiconductor sector

CM Naidu seeks Amaravati-Visakhapatnam high-speed rail corridor

25 Oct 2026 8:44 am
Its a matter of TRUST

While the universe of REITs and InvITs is still small, their outperformance over equities and debt in recent years, makes a case for bringing it into your investment radar

24 Oct 2026 10:24 pm
MF Davids give Goliaths a run for their money

Newer fund houses outperform larger rivals as market volatility tests investment strategies

24 Oct 2026 10:08 pm
EAAA India Alternatives IPO: Hardly breaks new ground

Strong fundraising and a differentiated alternatives franchise offer growth potential, but valuation is fully priced

24 Oct 2026 10:00 pm
Bandus Blockbusters for October 25, 2026

Guess the stock that will give the best return by next Friday

24 Oct 2026 9:53 pm
Tech Query: Bharti Airtel, Power Finance Corporation (PFC), REC, Alkyl Amines Chemicals What is the outlook? Where are these stocks headed?

We look at the prospects of Bharti Airtel, Power Finance Corporation (PFC), REC, Alkyl Amines Chemicals

24 Oct 2026 9:52 pm
US Market Outlook: Indices look vulnerable

More fall could be on the cards

24 Oct 2026 9:49 pm
Nifty 50 Prediction for the week: Supports can cushion the fall

The benchmark indices are likely to rise back again

24 Oct 2026 9:47 pm
Mastering Derivatives: OTM and ITM calls: Why close long positions before expiry?

Primary motivation in closing your position before expiry is the levy of delivery margins

24 Oct 2026 9:47 pm
Bullion Cues: Bears retain control

A rebound may follow fresh lows

24 Oct 2026 9:46 pm
F&O Tracker: Zone of uncertainty

Rising short positions signal weakness but crucial supports remain intact

24 Oct 2026 9:44 pm
Crude Check: Uptrend stays strong

Price dips unlikely to derail trend

24 Oct 2026 9:43 pm
Neuland Laboratories: Betting on new growth avenues

Contract manufacturing followed by peptides foray ensure a long runway

24 Oct 2026 9:36 pm
What they say on their India plans

Read on to know what CXOs of global corporations are saying about India and their perspectives and plans during this earnings season

24 Oct 2026 9:36 pm
Who Am I? October 25, 2026

Are you an avid investor? How well do you know corporate India?

24 Oct 2026 9:36 pm
Setco Automotive swings to 203.61 crore profit, plans Lava Cast merger to cut costs

Setco Automotive returned to a consolidated profit of 203.61 crore in the AprilJune 2026 quarter, against a loss a year earlier, while revenue rose 12.3%

24 Oct 2026 9:34 pm
IDFC First Bank Q2 profit jumps nearly three-fold to 1,045 cr

IDFC First Banks total income rises to 14,218 crore in Q2 FY27 from 11,828 crore in same period a year ago

24 Oct 2026 9:31 pm
IMD warns of heavy rainfall over several Tamil Nadu districts

Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall patterns are anticipated across coastal, delta, and north-coastal Tamil Nadu

24 Oct 2026 9:24 pm
Conservative yet consistently rewarding

How equity exposure, high-quality debt and REITs have helped deliver superior returns

24 Oct 2026 9:22 pm
Manufacturing, exports and banking are the themes which can deliver

R Sivakumar, CIO, Axis Mutual Fund, on valuations and earnings growth, and the outlook for Indian equity

24 Oct 2026 9:22 pm
Gold investing is getting more complicated

And heres how you can get around it

24 Oct 2026 9:13 pm
Insurance Query: How helpful is a second health insurance policy?

Claim to recover an unpaid portion of a hospital bill under a second health insurance poiicy is possible, but a full refund is not likely.

24 Oct 2026 9:13 pm
Your capital gains, pre-filled: Inside CBDTs new SFT regime for depositories and RTAs

Two income-tax notifications issued in September 2026 mean the capital gains schedule now arriving partly complete but verification is not optional

24 Oct 2026 8:58 pm
Zetwerk IPO: Kae Capital, Accel, Peak XV and Lightspeed set to realise 1,215 crore

At the issue price of 151 per share, the investors are monetising stakes accumulated at significantly lower prices

24 Oct 2026 8:55 pm
Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First PAT rise; Marginal dip in NIM on FCNR (B) inflows

Meanwhile AU Small Finance Bank registered a 53 per cent rise in profit to 858 crore as net interest income

24 Oct 2026 8:22 pm
How brands are experimenting with micro-drama series to cut the clutter

Brands focusing on episodic storytelling as they look to move from the scroll-stopping content to story-stopping content

24 Oct 2026 8:21 pm
IDFC First Banks Q2FY27 net profit zooms 197% to 1,045 crore

Net interest income (interest income less interest expended) was up 21 per cent y-o-y to Rs 6,184 crore (Rs 5,113 crore in Q2FY26)

24 Oct 2026 8:13 pm
Utssav CZ Gold Jewels to issue 1:1 bonus shares

Board approves issuance of one bonus share of face value 10 for every existing share held by eligible shareholders

24 Oct 2026 7:45 pm
Lumax profit jumps 58%, bets 150 crore on electronics plant to generate 500 crore revenue

Lumax Auto Technologies reported a 57.8% rise in quarterly profit and 34.5% revenue growth despite higher material costs

24 Oct 2026 7:38 pm
Centre issues 11 crore farmer IDs under AgriStack, 26% are women

The Farmer ID initiative is designed to provide farmers with a unique digital identity, enabling transparent, efficient and timely access to government schemes, bank credit, crop insurance and disaster relief, while reducing paperwork and repeated verification, the agriculture ministry said in a statement

24 Oct 2026 7:03 pm
Castrol India Q3 profit falls 22.6% as raw-material costs surge 71%

Profit drops despite revenue growing 27.3%; results come ahead of global ownership change that would give Stonepeak indirect control of the listed Indian lubricant maker

24 Oct 2026 6:54 pm
Supreme Power Equipment net profit grows to 14 crore in Apr-Sept period

Total income rose to 135.57 crore in the first half of FY27, up from 75.36 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal

24 Oct 2026 6:36 pm
Outreach to villages key in expanding Indias higher education access: V Kamakoti

During the event, 20 students with household income less than 6 lakh per annum were awarded the Sumangala Scholarship

24 Oct 2026 6:30 pm
NSE Chief warns of AI cyber threats, flags quantum risk as Indian markets hit 460 lakh crore

NSE Managing Director and CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan warns of emerging threats from quantum computing that could compromise current cryptographic frameworks, including SSL protocols

24 Oct 2026 5:19 pm
Cordelia Cruises launches Cordelia Sky, expands fleet to two ships

The 848 feet vessel began commercial sailings from Mumbai, with itineraries covering domestic destinations and Southeast Asia planned for 2027

24 Oct 2026 5:12 pm
SEBI plans Demat 2.0, graded compliance for brokers

SEBI plans to launch Demat 2.0, with tokenised corporate bonds available for secondary-market trading

24 Oct 2026 5:07 pm
AU Small Finance Bank Q2 profit jumps 53% to 858 cr

AU Small Finance Banks total income rises to 6,382 crore in Q2 FY27 from 5,224 crore in the same period a year ago

24 Oct 2026 4:54 pm
Civil society group raises concerns over composition of expert committee on UCPMP

Flags Dr Trehans participation as potential conflict of interest, given his association with private hospital group Medanta

24 Oct 2026 4:46 pm
JK Cement Q2 profit rises 6.3% to 169.3 cr on higher sales volume

JK Cements revenue from operations jumps 23.65% to 3,733.42 crore in Q2 FY27 compared to 3,019.20 crore in the year-ago period

24 Oct 2026 4:42 pm
Ramco Systems Q2 profit plunges on higher expenses

Ramco Systems Q2 FY27 net profit drops to $0.05 million, down from $1.47 million a year ago

24 Oct 2026 4:08 pm
Farm-level pesticide control, traceability key to reducing rice export rejections: Industry leaders at BIRC

Representatives from testing labs, inspection agencies, and exporters agreed that preventing contamination at the source and meeting destination-specific requirements are essential

24 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
India, Uzbekistan discuss bilateral ties during Jaishankars Azerbaijan visit

Jaishankar met President Ilham Aliyev and held talks with Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov on trade, investment, energy, tourism and connectivity

24 Oct 2026 3:49 pm
PM Modi to visit Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on October 25

Prime Minister will inaugurate Arvind Limiteds new garment facility in Varanasi, then attend the Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026

24 Oct 2026 3:24 pm
Adani Wind bags 696 MW orders from five power producers, third-party book crosses 1 GW

The contracts cover three wind turbine generator platforms rated at 5.2 MW, 5 MW and 3.3 MW, with projects spread across Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra

24 Oct 2026 3:18 pm