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India's Kotak Bank Q2 profit rises 29%, beats estimates

The countrys third-largest private lender by market capitalisation posted a stand-alone net profit of 42.11 billion Indian rupees ($443.5 million) for the three months ended September, up from 32.53 billion rupees for the same period last year.

24 Oct 2026 7:28 pm
Take tour of badminton star PV Sindhu's Bengaluru house with private pool, Mahabharata chessboard and gallery wall

Farah Khan recently visit PV Sindhu's Bengaluru house where the star player lives with her husband Venkata Datta. The duplex house features a large living room, dinning area, modular kitchen and a poolside garden.

24 Oct 2026 6:50 pm
Be an intelligent investor: Six key mistakes that separate successful investors from speculators | Dos and Don'ts

Learn six common investing mistakes to avoid, from chasing quick returns and following stock market rumours to ignoring diversification, risk and costs. Discover practical investing dos and don'ts to make informed decisions, manage market risks and support long-term wealth creation.

24 Oct 2026 4:17 pm
Indian Overseas Bank privatisation: What is the buzz about? Centre's rules and regulations for the process, explained

While the Centre is considering reducing its stakes in four public sector banks to 75% to meet public-shareholding norms, it also plans to privatise at least two public lenders besides IDBI Bank. Here's a look at the rules and regulations for the process 

24 Oct 2026 2:03 pm
ASML's CEO faces a high-stakes test: Christophe Fouquet bets his pay on happier workers after a major corporate shake-up

ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet is linking executive pay to employee satisfaction after a major company shake-up, as falling staff morale raises questions about the impact of restructuring and job cuts.

24 Oct 2026 11:15 am
Ukraine seeks Starlink alternative after Musk's satellite disruptions: What Nokia and ICEYE are building?

Ukraine is exploring satellite communications with Nokia and ICEYE after SpaceX service restrictions disrupted drone connections. The proposed systems would give Kyiv greater control over connectivity, while European telecom firms are also considering services to compete with Starlink.

24 Oct 2026 10:27 am
Amazon's cloud is nearly sold out through 2027. Can its AI spending keep up with demand?

Amazon plans $220 billion in 2026 capital spending, but CEO Andy Jassy says AI demand is outpacing AWS capacity as the company pushes its own chips.

24 Oct 2026 9:37 am
Swiggy's Q2 loss narrows on food delivery gains, misses estimates

Swiggy's revenue from operations rose 36.1% year-on-year to 75.71 billion rupees, beating analysts' estimate of 72.81 billion rupees, per LSEG data.

22 Oct 2026 5:12 pm
Gen Z doesn't need a 30-year SIP for retirement. They just need to get the first seven right.

Instead of demanding a intimidating 30-year commitment, the First Seven Framework encourages Gen Z to aggressively build their retirement foundation during the first seven years of their career when life responsibilities are minimal.

22 Oct 2026 5:04 pm
Income Tax Act 2025: Old refund claims and pending assessments won't end with the new law what changed from April 2026

The Income Tax Act, 2025, replaced the 1961 law on April 1, 2026, but outstanding tax dues, pending refunds, and earlier assessments do not automatically disappear. Here's how both laws will operate during the transition and what taxpayers need to know.

22 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
BioWare games shutdown: What's next for Baldurs Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Anthem?

According to an official BioWare blog post, the fate of Dragon Age, Mass Effect and its other beloved intellectual properties remains a complex web of cancellations, shifting priorities, and third-party licensing.

22 Oct 2026 12:57 pm
5 money lessons from The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life' by bestselling author Morgan Housel

Morgan Housels The Art of Spending Money argues that good spending supports personal happiness rather than status or approval. 

22 Oct 2026 12:47 pm
Sold a house and bought another within 2 years? Here's when capital gains could still be taxable Section 54 rules

Sold a residential house and reinvested the capital gains? Section 54 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, now Section 82 under the 2025 Act, offers tax relief subject to specific conditions. Heres when the exemption can be denied or withdrawn.

22 Oct 2026 7:40 am
Anthropic opens 3.26 crore job for human writers; experts say it's a premium on judgment

Anthropic wants a candidate with at least eight years of experience who can quickly digest technical concepts, sharpen executive thinking, and maintain composure during breaking news.

22 Oct 2026 7:11 am
Iveco's minority shareholders emerge as key hurdle to Tatas takeover bid

Tata Motors must secure silent shareholders vote to complete 3.9 billion Iveco acquisition.

21 Oct 2026 6:00 am