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MoD signs 4,106 crore deals to acquire secured dedicated satellite communication capability & heavy weight torpedoes

The move will also aide network-centric warfare, given that GSAT-&C will act as a force multiplier by enabling real-time data sharing across fighting platforms, significantly boosting the IAFs network-centric warfare capabilities

15 Oct 2026 8:32 pm
Indias first offshore wind farm prototype being planned off Thoothukudi in southern TN

The project, estimated at 77 crore, is being tendered by Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd (IPRCL)

15 Oct 2026 8:17 pm
18-carat gold prices to be standardised across jewellery outlets in Keralam

The move aims to eliminate price variations, align 18-carat pricing with the same proportional method used for 22-carat gold, and bring transparency

15 Oct 2026 4:45 pm
Niger-origin soybeans meant for India diverted to Asian markets at steep discounts amid customs probe

Indian buyers have backed away from soybean cargoes amid uncertainty over origin documents, leaving sellers scrambling to limit losses across Asian markets.

15 Oct 2026 4:28 pm
CapitaLand India Trust unveils its first data centre in Chennai

The data centre has a total planned investment of approximately 1,940 crore.

15 Oct 2026 4:27 pm
Indias ethanol receipts hit 987 crore litres by September, maize leads supply

Maize remained the largest contributor to ethanol supplies, while industry representatives called for policy continuity and wider avenues for fuel use.

15 Oct 2026 3:58 pm
South Indian Bank Q2 net profit rises 21% to 426 crore

The Thrissur-based lender recorded its highest-ever NII of 1,116 crore, up 38% year-on-year

15 Oct 2026 3:37 pm
Jio Platforms to Reliance Power: Indias 10 biggest IPOs ranked

From Hyundai Motor India and NSE to LIC and Paytm, Indias biggest public issues reflect the changing face of its capital markets.

15 Oct 2026 3:34 pm
India says first phase of US trade deal finalised

We anticipate concluding and signing the trade deal at the earliest possible time, Trade secretary Rajesh Agrawal said at a media briefing on trade data, adding that India was seeking preferential market access and greater tariff stability under the proposed agreement.

15 Oct 2026 3:33 pm
India's exports up 23% to $44.4 billion in Sep; trade deficit narrows to $30.21 billion

The country's imports rose by 8 per cent to $74.61 billion in September.

15 Oct 2026 3:11 pm
Air India looks to rejig contracts, insource services

Calls for staff suggestions on ways and means to save costs

15 Oct 2026 3:10 pm
PepsiCo warns energy drink ban could dry up India supplies as Red Bull sells on

The company says restrictions on manufacturing drinks under the energy drink label threaten supplies, while competitors continue to seek regulatory relief

15 Oct 2026 3:06 pm
Indian Bank Q2 net profit rises 15% to 3,462 cr

The banks gross NPAs moderated to 1.61% of gross advances at the end of September 2026 compared to 2.6% a year ago.

15 Oct 2026 3:04 pm
India, US trade pact to be operationalised once India gets competitive advantage: Goyal

Free trade agreement between India and the EU will be inked in December and would come into force from February or March next year

15 Oct 2026 2:20 pm
Rupee hedging turmoil exposes strain in India's FX market

One-year hedging cost rises to 4.6% amid liquidity strain and market dislocation as traders struggle to unwind positions

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Indias edible oil imports up 3.27% in Nov-Sept on higher palm oil shipments

India imported 151.64 lakh tonnes of edible oil in the first 11 months of the oil year 2025-26 against 146.83 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous oil year 2024-25

15 Oct 2026 1:32 pm
Indias festive shopping surge leaves metros behind as small cities lead the charge

Average order value surged from 1,100 to 2,639, nearly doubling, as shoppers bought higher-value items rather than more items

15 Oct 2026 1:26 pm
World Bank Group mobilises $36 billion in India in four years, $9.6 billion for MSMEs

The increase reflects growing investor interest in development-linked investments, with guarantees from the IFC and the MIGA helping reduce investment risks and attract private funding

15 Oct 2026 1:20 pm
Fairfaxs 52,878 crore bank deal signals zest for India assets

The interest suggests robust appetite for financial services assets as the population of wealthy citizens expands and earnings of the middle class rise

15 Oct 2026 1:17 pm
Nestle India Q2 results: Consolidated net profit jumps 35.9%, total sales rise 20.5%

The Maggi maker reported consolidated sales of 6,782.2 crore, driven by robust double-digit volume growth across product categories and higher brand investments.

15 Oct 2026 1:17 pm
I am confident that we will have a India-US trade deal: Sergio Gor

The US Ambassador says India, US are complex economies and matching everything cant happen overnight; Trump expected to decide on Russia sanctions measures within 10 days

15 Oct 2026 12:56 pm
India may need rate hikes, tax cuts to buoy rupee, analysts say

The RBI can raise its emergency lending rate for banks, making funds more expensive and tightening liquidity to support the rupee

15 Oct 2026 12:18 pm
Canadian energy engineering firm VZFOX to set up India base in Bengaluru by year-end

The Calgary-based company is entering India through the Team Canada Trade Mission, with plans to gradually expand its local workforce as business opportunities develop.

15 Oct 2026 12:11 pm
IMF backs India's updated GDP methodology, calls revision 'welcome development'

Krishna Srinivasan, Director of the IMF's Asia and Pacific Department, said the updated methodology completely matches the advice provided by the IMF's statistics department.

15 Oct 2026 11:55 am
Ramesh Chand panel to suggest solution for Indias sugarcane sector

Apart from Chand, the other members of the committee are officials from agriculture, food and consumer affairs ministries Agriculture Commissioner, Joint Secretary (Sugar), Joint Secretary (Legal Metrology), and Director (sugar).

15 Oct 2026 11:14 am
Hyundai plans four EVs by 2029, earmarks $6.2 billion for technology and R&D in India

The automaker also plans a dedicated investment entity, HMG India. The strategy also includes battery localisation, research partnerships and emerging mobility opportunities.

15 Oct 2026 10:58 am
Air India chief sets up committee to cut costs

Gebremariam-led panel to examine rationalising teams and office space as airline posts 22,238-crore loss in FY26

15 Oct 2026 10:08 am
Andhra govt, AM/NS India sign LoI for skill development centre in Anakapalli

The centre will offer programmes in fisheries, agriculture and livestock management to strengthen existing livelihoods and support women-led enterprises, skill development and self-employment

15 Oct 2026 9:37 am
Air India Frankfurt-Delhi flight resumes journey after checks

Security sources say the AI plane landed at Jaipur after the Pilot-in-Command transmitted Code 7500 to the concerned ATC, indicating unlawful interference

15 Oct 2026 8:41 am
Indian stocks stare at weak opening as Korea crashes over 7%, Nikkeiplunges 4%

Gift Nifty 22,590, signals a gap down opening of about 70 points

15 Oct 2026 8:06 am
Buzzing stocks: Eyes on these 14 including LIC, Reliance, IDBI Bank, NLC India, Dr Reddys Lab, Morepen Lab, Aeroflex

Broad-based activity across state-owned and pharma stocks signals appetite for large-cap IPOs, strategic divestments, and new project wins in renewables, manufacturing, and infrastructure

15 Oct 2026 7:32 am
India, Canada talks gaining momentum, to conclude CEPA negotiations this year: Sidhu

Gaining momentum to conclude the Canada-India CEPA this yearthe relationship between Canada and India will grow to new heights, Sidhu said

15 Oct 2026 7:20 am
India, Canada push to conclude trade pact as Jaishankar meets Anita Anand

The discussions covered economic cooperation, defence, energy and regional developments, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to a forward-looking partnership

15 Oct 2026 5:26 am
KTR alleges 10,000-crore irregularities in Singareni, demands CBI probe

The BRS leader flagged alleged financial irregularities, falling coal output and pending worker benefits while demanding accountability from the Telangana government

15 Oct 2026 5:15 am
Indias Largest IPO: Jio Platforms sets 1,065-1,119 price band, below street estimates

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to 27 crore equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each

14 Oct 2026 9:57 pm
DGCA to investigate hijack alarm scare on Air India flight

According to sources, the pilot-in-command denied squawking transponder code 7500, while ATC maintained that it had received the signal from the aircraft

14 Oct 2026 9:45 pm
CBI arrests Munitions India official, SMPP CEO over alleged leak of defence contract information

Searches across four cities yielded cash and documents as investigators examined alleged bribery and unauthorised disclosures linked to ammunition supplies

14 Oct 2026 9:43 pm
West Bengal offers 5,000 and 50 kg rice to families hit by tea garden closures

The festive package will cover workers aged below 60, while the state government also plans to reopen 21 closed tea gardens

14 Oct 2026 9:28 pm
People in Tamil Nadu face the highest consumer inflation in September

Official data shows that the gap between TNs and the national inflation has also widened steadily through the year from 0.6 in January to 1.2 percentage points in September

14 Oct 2026 9:23 pm
Delhi SIR case: SC agrees to take care of ECI move to restore deleted voters as fresh voters

The application has asked the court to direct the EC to frame an appropriate mechanism for restoration/inclusion of deleted voters without forcing them to apply as first-time voters

14 Oct 2026 9:01 pm
India-US trade talks heading towards `landing point but clarity needed on competitive economies: Jaishankar

India believes that it is not getting a level playing field in China; maintaining peace and tranquility along the frontier essential for normal relationship

14 Oct 2026 8:57 pm
Haier India targets 40% festival growth, bets on premium appliances with new launches

Haier Appliances India is banking on premium products, strong regional demand and attractive financing schemes to drive sales during the festival season

14 Oct 2026 8:41 pm
Indias coffee research body seeks partnership to speed up development of new varieties

It has reached out to private firms, research institutions and growers to improve the yield and quality of coffees

14 Oct 2026 8:09 pm
JLR India bullish on higher growth, driven by rising consumer aspirations, electrification

After inaugurating a retail showroom in Chennai, JLR India is also working toward setting up one in Madurai

14 Oct 2026 7:33 pm
India-Mauritius pact brings in Principal Purpose Test

The amendment introduces a treaty-level safeguard against abuse, while investments made before April 1, 2017, remain outside the tests scope

14 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
Sigma and Munitions India partner to build in-flight trajectory-changing artillery fuses

Through the MoU, Sigma looks to achieve integration and indigenous manufacturing of its 155 mm artillery CCF

14 Oct 2026 6:40 pm
Hyundai to invest 4,000 crore in Maharashtra, double Pune plant capacity by 2030

The expansion is part of Hyundais broader India strategy, which includes 26 new models, electric vehicles and greater localisation of components.

14 Oct 2026 6:11 pm
Maharashtra to deposit 5,000 in farmers accounts ahead of Diwali as drought-hit talukas rise to 305

The state has widened its drought response with financial assistance, debt relief measures, safeguards against loan recovery and steps to secure water

14 Oct 2026 5:51 pm