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Priming the market for a repo rate hike? RBI announces bigger VRRR auction

The last time RBI conducted a VRRR auction bigger than 2.50 lakh crore was 3 lakh crore on September 17th.

5 Oct 2026 9:20 pm
Pulses, potash, visas on the table as India-Canada begin fifth round of CEPA talks

Both governments are trying to conclude the deal before Prime Minister Narendra Modis expected visit to Canada in December

5 Oct 2026 9:10 pm
EVs, not the only solution to reduce pollution: Venu Srinivasan

Says the auto industry should remain technology-agnostic in its efforts to cut emissions while giving consumers a greater choice

5 Oct 2026 8:18 pm
Gold loan companies eye parity on minimum Tier I capital requirementwith other NBFCs

As per regulations, while NBFCs, including GLCs, arerequired to maintaina regulatory minimum CRAR of 15per cent

5 Oct 2026 7:56 pm
Odisha launches India's first MICE incentive portal to boost business tourism

MICE tourism involves organised group travel for professional, commercial and networking purposes, including meetings, conferences, exhibitions and incentive trips

5 Oct 2026 3:58 pm
Kamath brothers acquire 6.72% stake in Viceroy Hotels

According to the latest shareholding disclosures, the Kamath brothers have invested through two separate investment vehicles, Kamath Associates and Nksquared

5 Oct 2026 12:53 pm
India seeks bigger role in effort to end the Russia-Ukraine War

The comments point to a more active role for New Delhi after years of taking a cautious approach to the war, in part because of its longstanding ties with Russia

5 Oct 2026 8:49 am
Nippon Paint to acquire AkzoNobels Southeast Asian decorative paints business for $1.35 billion

AkzoNobel expects about $1 billion in net cash proceeds after tax and payments to minority partners from the proposed transaction.

5 Oct 2026 6:44 am
Mass gatherings see rise in heat-related illnesses

Mass gatherings can amplify heat risks in several ways

5 Oct 2026 12:33 am
Social entrepreneurs: Putting money where their heart is

What is special about a public issue by a neurodivergence care service

5 Oct 2026 12:30 am
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)

4 Oct 2026 8:42 pm
Equity bulls have a new competitor in global bonds

Relentless bonds sell-off and soaring yields turn fixed income into an increasingly compelling alternative to equities

3 Oct 2026 10:18 pm
Indian IT unlikely to see growth revival in Q2 as cautious spending persists

Indian IT is bracing for a muted Q2FY27, with analysts forecasting only marginal growth

3 Oct 2026 10:08 pm
Chandrababu Naidu calls on IITians to unite for nation building, pitches Quantum Valley in Amaravati

Addressing the PanIIT summit, Naidu outlined initiatives spanning startups, research, quantum computing, education and technology across Andhra Pradesh.

3 Oct 2026 9:51 pm
Retirement savings with an equity edge

ICICI Prudential Retirement Fund Hybrid Aggressive Plan combines equity-led growth with a measured debt allocation, but comes with a mandatory lock-in

3 Oct 2026 9:35 pm
From captives to hybrids: GCCs enter a new phase of growth in the AI era

Industry experts say the shift could sharpen Indias strategic edge but also requires leadership with experience across multiple technology cycles to sustain value beyond headcount growth.

2 Oct 2026 9:12 pm
Reimagining Kerala: CM calls for comprehensive transformation across key sectors

V D Satheesan delivers 18th K P Hormis Memorial Lecture hosted by Federal Bank

2 Oct 2026 9:02 pm
Active mutual fund keep beating passive peers, but edge narrows over time

Similarly in the first year, active small-cap funds generated returns of 3.6 per cent, while passive funds failed to deliver any gains registered a decline of 0.2 per cent

2 Oct 2026 8:52 pm
Editorial. CAFE smokescreen

Fuel efficiency norms for cars disappointing

2 Oct 2026 8:45 pm
Govt preparing new affordable housing policy, expected to come in next six months, says Credai

Reiterating the importance of revising the definition of affordable housing, the realtors body urged the government to remove the 45 lakh price cap per unit and retain only the prescribed size criteria in the new policy

2 Oct 2026 8:43 pm
A home away from home for gig workers

Most platforms treat riders as a cost item: Vuchi

2 Oct 2026 8:28 pm
Below normal monsoons impact on rural demand a key concern for FMCG sector

Analysts also point out that rural demand is expected to be uneven as some regions have witnessed more severe rainfall shortages compared to others

2 Oct 2026 8:26 pm
Sidharatha Mishra to take charge as ICICI Life Insurance Ltds chief

This appointment follows the resignation of Anup Bagchi as MD & CEO of the insurer

2 Oct 2026 8:25 pm
GP Petroleums to raise 130 crore from RevX fund to finance expansion

The board-approved financing comprises 30 crore of non-convertible debentures with a 36-month tenure and 100 crore of optionally convertible debentures for 18 months, to be issued through private placement

2 Oct 2026 8:22 pm
A consensus builder who unwinds with black coffee and a non-fiction book

Market participants believe Bagchi is likely to emphasise his trust in HDFC Banks existing leadership team and to take the franchise to even greater heights

2 Oct 2026 8:17 pm
GAILs Director (Marketing) Sanjay Kumar to take over as Petronet LNG MD & CEO in May 2027

Kumar will replace Akshay Kumar Singh, who retires on May 12 next year.

2 Oct 2026 8:15 pm
Kiska BaaS is the best? Tata Motors, Mahindra, MG and Maruti EV offers put to the test

Mahindra leads on quoted battery-financing costs, while Tatas portfolio-wide rollout broadens the contest across Indias fast-growing EV market

2 Oct 2026 8:11 pm
RBI promotes Malli as Executive Director

Prior to this, Malliwas serving as Chief General Manager-in-Charge of the Department of Supervision

2 Oct 2026 8:08 pm
Mumbai airport plans to discontinue 265 international flights from October 26, airlines opposed move

MIAL informed 46 airlines about planned reduction in slots on Thursday listing exactly the number of flights each airlines would lose

2 Oct 2026 7:50 pm
Indian start-ups being acquired 2X faster as incumbents look to buy capabilities

Beyond acquisitions, IPO timelines have also shortened with the average years from first funding to IPO going down from 14 years to 8.5 years

2 Oct 2026 7:50 pm
GST Council likely to consider allowing investigating agencies, police to use NATGRID to access GST data

Under the proposed mechanism, data would be shared online through application programming interfaces (APIs) on requests from NATGRID user agencies

2 Oct 2026 7:37 pm
Manufacturing startups face capacity-demand funding dilemma

Kaushik Mudda that AI is making software easier to replicate, increasing investor attention on physical capabilities. Power electronics, storage components and grid equipment

2 Oct 2026 7:25 pm
SEBI may keep independent director workshops voluntary

First programme, earlier planned for October, likely after Diwali as BCAS, NISM and exchanges work on framework

2 Oct 2026 7:16 pm
Employees of private banks score over public sector banks in productivity

Private banks outpace public ones in productivity and digital growth, while the five-day week debate hinges on access, staffing and modernisation

2 Oct 2026 7:11 pm
The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Oct 02, 2026

The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Oct 02, 2026

2 Oct 2026 7:00 pm
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Oct 02, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Oct 02, 2026

2 Oct 2026 7:00 pm
Hindalco terminates $125 million US alumina deal after year-long regulatory delay

It does not alter its broader strategy of expanding its high-value, technology-led value-added products (VAP) business in specialty alumina, the company said

2 Oct 2026 6:55 pm
After years of crop losses, Kashmir farmers see better paddy harvest

As the harvesting season peaks, farmers in the rice-growing belts of Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama and Ganderbal are reporting a marked improvement in crop output, raising hopes of better returns after successive years of weather-related losses

2 Oct 2026 6:34 pm
At 100 kmph, Vande Bharat whizzes past worlds highest railway arch bridge

The increased speed was successfully tested on Friday, with Vande Bharat Express Train No. 26401/26404 crossing the Chenab and Anji bridges at 100 kmph, according to the Railways

2 Oct 2026 6:28 pm
Ladakh experiments with saffron cultivation in high-altitude cold desert

Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said on Friday that 800 kg, or around 90,000 premium Iranian saffron corms, had been planted over 4,000 square metres at Spituk Pharka in Leh

2 Oct 2026 6:22 pm
Trials begin on automobile rake movement through Vallarpadam rail siding

The rake was unloaded and cleared in three hours and 15 minutes without affecting normal terminal operations, according to senior port officials.

2 Oct 2026 6:19 pm
Aries Agro expands manufacturing capacity to 1.01 lakh tonnes

A media statement said that the company highlighted its manufacturing expansion, growing distribution network, technology adoption and farmer-centric initiatives at its annual general meeting

2 Oct 2026 6:07 pm
Nabard subsidiary Nabkisan lists Indias first WASH social bond; raises 180 crore

The issue received strong investor interest and was oversubscribed 1.8 times

2 Oct 2026 5:56 pm
African nations begin to stock up rice on El Nino fears, Ukraine and Iran wars

Ships are waiting to load rice consignments in almost all Indian ports, say exporters

2 Oct 2026 5:55 pm
Centerconsistently working to ensure better incomes for all farmers: Nirmala Sitaraman

Various schemes were being implemented based on the needs of farmers, including support for aquaculture and livestock farming through joint efforts of the Centre and the State Government

2 Oct 2026 5:09 pm
Development works worth 52,000 cr in progress in Hyderabad: Deputy CM Bhatti

Metro Rail network in Hyderabad to be expanded by 122 kilometres, Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka says

2 Oct 2026 5:07 pm
Rosetta Hospitality lines up 650 cr for Sakleshpur, Goa, Kallepura expansion

Corporate conferencing has emerged as Rosettas biggest segment after leisure, accounting for nearly 100 days of the year

2 Oct 2026 4:46 pm
KP Group plans 4,000 crore Sun Drops Energia IPO as storage becomes core growth bet

Proposed listing expected in 10-12 months would give the renewable-energy group a fourth public-market platform as it targets 10 GW each of owned generation and third-party EPC, alongside 10 GWh of battery capacity by FY32

2 Oct 2026 4:21 pm