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Indian millers bid higher rates to get FCIs wheat, offtake 100% in many States

The government had reduced the overall wheat allocation for sales in the weekly auction held on October 28, by 5,000 tonnes to 1.01 lakh tonnes (lt) from the previous tender

30 Oct 2026 8:52 pm
India to conduct population census from January 25 to February 28, 2027

The Census Commissioner has notified the enumeration schedule, with separate arrangements for specified States and snow-bound areas across the country

30 Oct 2026 8:28 pm
Indias crude oil imports set to hit record 5.4 mb/d in October

West Asia supply recovery, Atlantic cargoes bolster crude intake significantly

30 Oct 2026 8:16 pm
Drought to slow Indias milk production growth to 2% in 2027, says USDA

El Nino-induced drought conditions are expected to constrain feed and fodder availability and affect animal productivity, says USDAs Delhi Post

30 Oct 2026 8:11 pm
Affluent Indians rethink retirement as multiple financial priorities overlap: HSBC

Longer lifespans, evolving career choices and intergenerational responsibilities are prompting investors to seek greater flexibility and expert financial guidance

30 Oct 2026 7:17 pm
Trade capacity building: India trained 80,000 from global south since 2014

In a recent WTO communication, India says it uses multiple instruments of development cooperation such as grants, capacity building and technical assistance

30 Oct 2026 7:02 pm
Indian Oils Q2 FY27 profit surges to 22,503 crore

IOCLs consolidated total income stood at around 2.69 lakh crore in Q2 FY27, compared to 2.82 lakh crore in Q1 FY27 and 2.07 lakh crore in Q2 FY26

30 Oct 2026 6:59 pm
GAIL (India) to list city gas distribution arm; profit surges to 4,724 cr in Q2 FY27

GAIL said the quarter reflected resilience in transmission and natural gas marketing performance

30 Oct 2026 6:41 pm
Indian agri scientists find use of iron ore tailings beneficial in agriculture

Initial experiments carried out by ICAR-IARI with tailings from ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel show higher yield, lower use of fertilizers

30 Oct 2026 6:18 pm
Michelin looking at India as a potential global sourcing base for raw materials

To engage more with Indian start-ups on rubber plantation management.

30 Oct 2026 6:07 pm
Indias forex reserves fall by $1.269 billion to $719.748 billion

The latest decline follows a previous weekly fall, with foreign currency assets, gold reserves and Indias IMF position showing mixed movements.

30 Oct 2026 5:34 pm
HYBEs Weverse Con Festival sells out all tickets in 90 minutes in India

The two-day event will bring international K-pop stars and Indian performers together, alongside a special pre-show soundcheck experience for fans

30 Oct 2026 4:07 pm
TCS expands Indian Bank partnership, deploys BaNCS for Treasury in Sri Lanka

TCS to help Indian Bank modernise its overseas treasury operations across money markets, investment management, and foreign exchange

19 Oct 2026 5:15 pm
RBI conducts 1 lakh cr Variable Rate Repo auction to push liquidity into banking system

RBI last conducted a VRR auction to push liquidity into the banking system on July 29, 2026

19 Oct 2026 4:32 pm
Axis Bank, Visa launch festive credit card campaign with Shahid Kapoor

The campaign centres on a film in which Shahid Kapoor uses an Axis Bank Visa Credit Card to fulfil a young girls wishes through a magical dollhouse

19 Oct 2026 4:28 pm
UDF govt to announce new liquor policy by November: Keralam minister

Discussions on the UDF governments new liquor policy nearing completion, Excise Minister M. Liju said

19 Oct 2026 4:18 pm
Greenzo Energy raises 251 crore to fund growth plans

Greenzo Energy plans to use funds to expand electrolyser manufacturing capacity, strengthen backward integration, and advance research and development

19 Oct 2026 4:05 pm
Union Bank of Indias Q2 net profit rises 30% to 5,537 crore

NII grows 20% y-o-y as provisions nearly halve and asset quality improves in September quarter

19 Oct 2026 4:02 pm
Jio Platforms IPO: 2.5 lakh crore demand for 8,110 crore anchor book

Anchor book oversubscribed more than 30 times as global and domestic investors queue up for Reliance subsidiarys listing

19 Oct 2026 3:57 pm
JPMorgan brings deposit token to Ethereum for institutional clients

JPM Coin, which represents US dollar deposits at the largest US bank, will be made available to the companys institutional clients on the Ethereum network

19 Oct 2026 3:10 pm
Union Bank of India logs 30% y-o-y increase in net profit at 5,537 crore

Union Bank of India reports a robust 19% growth in advances; deposit growth at 7%

19 Oct 2026 2:53 pm
PhonePe rebrands Share.Market as PhonePe Invest, launches AI portfolio tool

Existing Share.Market users will retain their demat holdings, balances, watchlists, order history and login credentials

19 Oct 2026 1:45 pm
Maruti Suzuki expands Integrated Traffic Management System initiative in Gurugram

The expansion will take the number of cameras deployed by Maruti Suzuki to 1,400 across 93 junctions and 13 key road stretches

19 Oct 2026 1:11 pm
Private banks, IT drag Sensex 756 points lower at noon; metals buck the slide

At 12.51 pm, the Sensex stood at 73,973.22, down 756.05 points or 1.01% from its previous close of 74,729.27, having opened at 74,849.30

19 Oct 2026 1:09 pm
IDBI Bank sale: EAS Sarma plea to Presidentfor review of CPSE divestment

Since it is the President who holds equity shares in CPSEs on behalf of the people, I seek your intervention in directing the government to review disinvestment, Sarma said in the letter

19 Oct 2026 12:51 pm
FM blames excess liquidity for equity market underperformance

Because of the ease of liquidity, ease of availability, people are even exiting easily from equities, the Finance Minister says

19 Oct 2026 11:25 am
SOPA sees Indias 2026 soyabean output a tad lower at 107.93 lakh tonnes; MP regains top slot of largest producer

Rebound in output in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan offset by decline in drought hit Maharashtra, Karnataka

19 Oct 2026 10:40 am
India sugar stocks slide as government halts sugarcane-based ethanol diversion

The latest ethanol tender excludes supplies produced from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup and B-heavy molasses, cutting off an important higher-margin outlet for sugar mills

19 Oct 2026 10:25 am
Netanyahu warns future US president could turn hostile, seeks stronger ties with India

Presenting his security doctrine ahead of the election, Netanyahu urged Israel to strengthen diplomatic partnerships while preparing for possible changes in Washington.

19 Oct 2026 4:47 am
Farm loans lose share in banks credit books as lenders turn cautious on rural exposure

Rural credit trails overall loan growth at several banks in September quarter

18 Oct 2026 10:22 pm
SEBIs SME IPO plan may cut costs, but liquidity concerns remain

Scrapping mandatory market-making and full underwriting could lower listing costs, but experts caution that smaller trading lots will not guarantee exits from thinly traded shares

18 Oct 2026 8:16 pm
Latest rainfall data highlights severe threat to rabi crops amid deficits and El Nio concerns

The stakes are high because rabi crops, unlike the monsoon-dependent kharif crops, are sown in the winter months and depend on a combination of residual soil moisture, irrigation and winter precipitation

18 Oct 2026 5:13 pm
NSUI holds 'Hallabol March' demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

The protest comes amid a series of demonstrations by student groups and other organisations demanding CEC's resignation

18 Oct 2026 5:13 pm
Crude oil likely to gain further next week as supply fears overshadow relief measures: Analysts

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil futures for November delivery rose by 566, or 6.4 per cent, over the past week to close at 9,394 per barrel

18 Oct 2026 4:59 pm
DLF to launch projects worth 58,000 crore in 2-3 yrs in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai amid luxury housing demand

Realty firm gears up for luxury launches in Mumbai and Gurugram amid strong demand from end users and investors

18 Oct 2026 4:54 pm
One Guru for every Indian

The Prime Minister promised AI training for a crore youth. The rationing of learning that held India back is finally ending

18 Oct 2026 3:49 pm
Consumer durable players, retailers witnessing strong demand momentum led by premium segment, EMI schemes this Navratri

Large screen LED TVs, double-door and side by side refrigerators, high capacity washing machines and air-conditioners are fuelling the demand during the Navratri period

18 Oct 2026 2:58 pm
F&O losses, the gravity of the debt trap, and the escape velocity needed to navigate your way out

A personal account of how F&O losses, mounting loans and the urge to recover money turned into a financial crisis and what it took to rebuild

18 Oct 2026 2:55 pm
Roseate targets 30 operational hotels by 2030; plans new smart hotel brand, overseas expansion

The new sub-brand, expected to be launched early next year, will focus on technology and lower development costs while retaining the group's service standards

18 Oct 2026 2:01 pm
Rajinikanths Jailer 2 mints 321 crore at box office

The film is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar.

18 Oct 2026 1:14 pm
Centre plans overhaul of MMDR Act to create new mining law

In recent years, the Centre has made efforts to review the nation's regulatory landscape to incorporate ease of living and ease of doing business reforms across all sectors

18 Oct 2026 12:25 pm
IMD update: Chennai drenched as Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea brace for more activity

Network of intersecting troughs and cyclonic circulations transform the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal into active rain-generating zones following the onset of north-east monsoon

18 Oct 2026 12:00 pm
Karnataka expands offline RTI services through Sakala, Gram One centres

The facility is aimed at helping people who lack access to computers or are unfamiliar with using the internet.

18 Oct 2026 11:16 am
IDBI Bank sale: Employees to go on nationwide 2-day hunger strike on November 2, 3

The United Forum of IDBI Officers and Employees threatened to intensify agitation programmes with prolonged action, including indefinite strike without further notice, if demands are not met

18 Oct 2026 10:40 am
Finances for disabled

To sustain a life of dignity and independence, PwDs must pivot to calculated, aggressive investing.

18 Oct 2026 10:10 am
President wants 60 days to assess impact of Russia sanctions law: Rubio

The US President is weighing economic consequences and global energy pressures as Washington considers its next steps on punitive trade measures

18 Oct 2026 7:19 am
Bonfiglioli IPO: Exposure to manufacturing and infrastructure led growth

Strong parentage, innovation-led and favourable end-markets support long-term prospects.

17 Oct 2026 9:52 pm
Bandus Blockbusters for October 18, 2026

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

17 Oct 2026 9:50 pm
17 Oct 2026 9:20 pm
HDFC Bank veteran Kaizad Bharucha quits

Bharuchais HDFC Banks longest serving board member, having joined itin 2014

17 Oct 2026 8:08 pm