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Govt examining high margins beyond cancer drugs

While govt has so far acted only on oncology drugs, other such cases being examined with stakeholders, Dept of Pharma stated in its Oct 12 affidavit to the SC without sharing details

25 Oct 2026 7:44 pm
India's basmati rice yield likely to be 5-10% higher this year: Industry leader

Rajeev Setia, President of Basmati IREF and Joint MD of Chaman Lal Setia Exports, said the monsoon and rainfall supported basmati growth and higher yields

24 Oct 2026 5:52 pm
India's Finance Ministry pushes broking industry to shed family-firm model, build structural trust

Dr. Alok Tiwari, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, spoke Saturday at an ANMI-NSE event, addressing market intermediaries, regulators, and government bodies

24 Oct 2026 5:21 pm
India's emerging sectors to drive capex, credit demand towards storage, semiconductors: Report

AI, semiconductors and defence is likely to lead the investment pipeline, with indicative public and private investments of around 5.9 lakh crore, 5.27 lakh crore and 5.07 lakh crore, respectively

24 Oct 2026 3:06 pm
Parliamentary Committee on Finance to examine 46 economic issues, including crypto, AI, in FY'27

The Committee would also study banking, pension, and health insurance sectors, social security for the informal sector, and evaluate various central government schemes

24 Oct 2026 3:01 pm
Indian physicist Ashoke Sen honoured with Oskar Klein Medal for 2026

Indian physicist Ashoke Sen wins 2026 Oskar Klein Medal for groundbreaking string theory work, delivering memorial lecture in Stockholm

24 Oct 2026 12:56 pm
Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan suggests India to shift from volume to value in rice

Focus must shift to processing, quality, branding, traceability, sustainability and value addition, says the Food Processing Industries Minister

23 Oct 2026 6:54 pm
El Nino crisis: Telangana farmers demand 30,000 per acre compensation

Farmers demand white paper on water availability, crop insurance

23 Oct 2026 6:39 pm
Godrej Foundation inks pact with Maha govt to strengthen HR systems

The Godrej Foundation and Maharashtras General Administration Department, alongside Samagra Development Foundation, signed a two-year partnership to overhaul state HR systems

23 Oct 2026 3:19 pm
Honasa Consumer elevates Vipul Maheshwari to Chief Product & Technology Officer amid AI push

Honasa Consumer Limited shares fell 3.45% to 427.15 on the NSE by 1:30 PM, against a previous close of 442.40, with sell orders outpacing buy orders

23 Oct 2026 1:57 pm
IndiGo cancels Riyadh flights until October 31, 3 other Saudi routes until October 27 amid evolving security situation

IndiGo advised passengers to check their flight status on its official website before proceeding to the airport and expressed regret over the inconvenience caused by the cancellations

23 Oct 2026 1:53 pm
Centre extends deployment of 273 CAPF companies in Delhi till Oct 31 amid flash protest fears

The companies were brought to Delhi for the protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) earlier this month.

23 Oct 2026 1:43 pm
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23 Oct 2026 1:36 pm
India-Poland strategic partnership should translate into JVs: PM Tusk

The Polish PM Tusk highlights the Bengalurus role as a global technology and innovation hub

23 Oct 2026 1:17 pm
What to know about weapons and tactics blamed for injuring French protesters

Officers appeared outnumbered and overwhelmed during last weekend's protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. Authorities have announced police reinforcements ahead of further protests expected on Saturday, amid fears of renewed violence.

23 Oct 2026 12:58 pm
European carbon prices could hit 100 this winter as Iran war drives up gas costs

An energy supply shock has pushed oil and European gas prices higher, changing fuel economics and reshaping the regions carbon market outlook.

23 Oct 2026 12:57 pm
India must shift from rice production to value addition, improve traceability and sustainability: Chirag Paswan

He said the rice industry needed to examine how machinery and technology used across the value chain, from paddy cultivation to processing, could be manufactured domestically

23 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
Oil India strikes gas in Krishna-Godavari Basin, records 200,000 SCMD peak flow

The offshore discovery comes as India seeks to expand domestic natural gas supplies and increase gass share in its energy mix

23 Oct 2026 12:33 pm
Apple iPhone Duo goes on sale in India; Delhi buyers queue up at Saket store

The 256GB model is priced at 2,99,900, while the 512GB variant costs 3,24,900

23 Oct 2026 12:29 pm
India-US bond yield gap tops 250 bps as G-Sec yield hits 7.48%; FPI inflows uncertain

Indian sovereign bond yields have climbed amid monetary policy concerns and oil price risks, while investors assess currency and hedging costs

23 Oct 2026 12:20 pm
Indian stocks attractive at 16 times FY28 earnings, says Kotak Neo

Kotak Neo expects selective buying opportunities despite volatility, with crude oil prices, foreign fund flows and geopolitical developments shaping market direction

23 Oct 2026 12:10 pm
Vikram Solar to roll out first cells from 9 GW Tamil Nadu facility in Dec 2026

Gangaikondans integrated plant will produce ingots to modules in one campus, boosting domestic content and creating 2,000+ jobs as India deepens its solar manufacturing chain.

23 Oct 2026 12:07 pm
Tonbo Imaging shares make stellar market debut; jump 66%

The stock made its debut at 1,162 apiece, registering a premium of 66% from the issue price on the BSE

23 Oct 2026 12:05 pm
Adani Greens debt jumps 35% to 1.03 lakh cr; says 72% of project loans insulated from rate cycle

The Adani Group companys net debt stood at 1,02,973 crore on September 2026, compared with 76,071 crore in the first half of FY26 and 91,252 crore at the end of March 2026

23 Oct 2026 11:41 am
Indias October business growth hits 4-month high; hiring stalls, PMI shows

A services PMI rose to 56.2 from 55.2, driving the majority of the acceleration in private-sector output

23 Oct 2026 10:56 am
India highlights UNSCs struggles to deliver peace after 80 years since inception

India also calls out the deliberate suppression of sacrifices made by nations in the world wars while the UNSC did not include concerns of the victims

23 Oct 2026 10:41 am
European carmakers explore India manufacturing as German firms plan investments

German companies have announced $7.4 billion in investments in India over two and a half years, with further opportunities emerging across sectors.

23 Oct 2026 10:26 am
Indian bonds flattish as oil spike offset by falling Treasury yields

Oil prices reach their highest level in five months, above $114 per barrel, due to fears after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

23 Oct 2026 10:23 am
India's Zetwerk rises over 5% in trading debut after $518 million IPO

Zetwerk stock listed at 159.25 on the NSE, compared with its issue price of 151 per share

23 Oct 2026 10:11 am
Juicy tales from the frontlines of global history

Globe-trotting journalist Saeed Naqvis memoir draws an arc on world affairs and reveals the intimate eccentricities of iconic international personalities

23 Oct 2026 9:46 am
Brent crude tops $113 as fears of fresh US strikes on Iran grow

Oil markets face renewed uncertainty as reports of possible US strikes on Iran raise concerns over supplies and the outlook for crude prices

23 Oct 2026 9:42 am
1945 cannot be held as the sole reference point: India pushes for UNSC reform

Indias UN envoy Parvathaneni Harish criticised prolonged negotiations, urging member states to agree on a clear roadmap for institutional reform

23 Oct 2026 8:51 am
Why young manta rays stay close to shore while adults migrate hundreds of kilometres

Tracking data from 2018 to 2025 reveals how manta rays change their movements with age and repeatedly return to preferred coastal sites

22 Oct 2026 11:23 pm
Storage in Indias key reservoirs drops further to 67% of capacity this week

Water level in only one of the five regions above 80 per cent as situation in AP and Tamil Nadu turns worrisome

22 Oct 2026 10:57 pm
One flaw, millions of websites : The PHP2Shell threat

The name combines PHP, the programming language affected, and shell, a term for an interface that allows commands to be issued directly to a computer

22 Oct 2026 9:44 pm
Colgate India Q2 sales rise 12.2%, profit grows 4.3%

Toothpaste volumes, premium products lifted quarterly sales, but higher advertising and employee expenses constrained bottom line growth

22 Oct 2026 9:11 pm
Banks make a beeline at the VRR auction to draw liquidity

Liquidity surplus in the banking system has shrunk to 542 crore as of October 21, 2026, down from 4,86,904 crore as of September 30, 2026.

22 Oct 2026 9:10 pm
Centre proposes mandatory automatic steering, lane-keeping systems for taxis from 2029

Draft also covers drowsiness warnings, emergency braking and luggage-retention requirements

22 Oct 2026 9:09 pm
Pricing pressure in the US to weigh on Dr Reddys Q2

The drug maker, expected to report results on October 23, could post sequential improvements in revenue and profitability

22 Oct 2026 8:59 pm
India, Poland agree to Defence Industry Dialogue to revive historical military cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invites Polish defence and tech companies to forge co-development and co-production of military equipment in India

22 Oct 2026 8:17 pm
Over 4,000 Indian pilgrims stuck in Saudi Arabia, Owaisi calls for govt intervention

The plea for help came as Saudi Arabia came under another attack from Houthi rebels

22 Oct 2026 7:55 pm
22 Oct 2026 6:26 pm
Scotland looks to work with India in energy transition space

Scotland and India aim to build prosperous, modern economies powered by clean energy, innovation, and international partnerships, said First Minister John Swinney

22 Oct 2026 5:23 pm
Swiggy posts bigger-than-expected quarterly loss

The firm posted a consolidated Q2 net loss of 922 crore ($97.24 million) vs 1,092 crore a year earlier

22 Oct 2026 4:48 pm
Adani Total Gas Q2 profit rises 6% to 173 cr

ATGLs revenue growth was driven by a 12 per cent% year-on-year increase in gas sales volumes to 315 million standard cubic metres (MMSCM) in the July-September quarter

22 Oct 2026 4:38 pm
J&K Bank Q2 net profit rises 10.6% to 546 crore

Earnings growth and asset quality gains drive profit; other income more than doubles y-o-y

22 Oct 2026 4:09 pm
Quick commerce, food delivery platforms see festive demand spike during Navratri

There was a significant spike in orders for festive groceries, Vrat thalis, clothing and jewellery

22 Oct 2026 4:02 pm
Adani Energy Solutions Q2 profit jumps 148% to 1,323 cr

Revenue from operations rise 53% to 10,075 crore during the quarter

22 Oct 2026 4:02 pm
Warburg Pincus-backed Appasamy Associates acquires German firm RUCK

The acquisition supports Appasamys ambition to build a broader global surgical ophthalmology business, bringing together complementary technologies and capabilities into the group

22 Oct 2026 3:12 pm