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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
Editorial. Money trail

Checking IPO proceeds misuse easier said than done

18 Oct 2026 9:30 pm
Protests in Delhi put daily business worth over 400 crore at risk, estimates CAIT

CAIT said that Delhis estimated average daily business turnover of approximately 2,200 crore makes the commercial ecosystem particularly vulnerable to disruptions.

18 Oct 2026 9:28 pm
Chennai gears up for northeast monsoon with 1,189 vehicles, 133 boats on standby

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay reviews preparedness; 227 relief centres and 112 central kitchens kept ready

18 Oct 2026 9:14 pm
Infosys Q2 revenue growth likely to remain modest; analysts see guidance cut

According to a poll of brokerages, revenue for Q2FY27 is expected to range between 49,090 crore and 49,323 crore

18 Oct 2026 8:57 pm
J&K police register case against Army officers wife over alleged sharing of sensitive information

Officials said the woman, a resident of Telangana, had been involved in research-related activities that were now under police scrutiny

18 Oct 2026 8:39 pm
HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra overtake TCS in net adds

On one hand companies say AI will do entry level work and they will hire experienced forward deployed engineers but still focus on entry-level hirings to manage spends

18 Oct 2026 8:33 pm
Bharti Airtel launches voice-only prepaid plans starting at 185 after TRAI's mandate

The launch follows TRAIs direction that operators expand their voice-and-SMS-only options with a corresponding reduction in tariffs

18 Oct 2026 8:26 pm
Military drone security framework nears finalisation, expected by year-end: DG Acquisition

Sources said that the final draft will be submitted to the DG Acquisition and Defence Secretary RK Singh for the last round of vetting ahead of its release

18 Oct 2026 8:24 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
Southern Railway introduces first Vistadome coach on Madurai-Guruvayur Express

Temporary trial from October 22, 2026 adds Executive AC Chair Car to the trains composition on select days

18 Oct 2026 7:57 pm
Birla Estates to enter office leasing this year, eyes Mumbai

The move comes amid sustained demand for office space in India, including from companies seeking flexible workplace arrangements

18 Oct 2026 7:39 pm
Commerce, Finance Ministries at odds over future of key export support schemes

Commerce Department seeks five-year extension, but Finance Ministry remains unconvinced about their effectiveness; some exporters fear discontinuation

18 Oct 2026 7:32 pm
FSSAI directs companies to ensure controlled temperature transport, storage of perishable food products

Regulator asks FBOs to ensure hygienic transport and storage across the supply chain to protect public health

18 Oct 2026 7:28 pm
Equity MF gross redemptions rise 19% in September quarter

Outflows climb to 1.25 lakh crore amid market decline and global uncertainty, with hybrid schemes also seeing higher redemptions

18 Oct 2026 6:58 pm
Gold and silver head for volatile week amid crude oil spike, West Asia worries

Investors to track Chinese economic data, US housing data, consumer sentiment, inflation expectations and PMI readings from major economies

18 Oct 2026 6:43 pm
Airlines have not agreed to shift flights to Navi Mumbai airport, says committee

Airlines first want a discussion on refurbishment of terminal 1 including its scope, timeline, terminal wise capacity and utilisation data

18 Oct 2026 6:39 pm
Uranium supply constraints may challenge global nuclear expansion plans

IAEA says production from existing mines could fall by at least 50% by 2040 even as demand rises sharply by 2050

18 Oct 2026 6:37 pm
UP in bottom two in Sept sugar inflation table, Tamil Nadu tops

The analysis included three months inputs from esSankhyiki, a data platform developed by Ministry of Statistics and Programme ImplementationTable mailed

18 Oct 2026 6:28 pm
Gujarat-based Transformers and Rectifiers weighs setting up of a transformer factory in UK

The Ahmedabad-based power equipment maker plans to first establish a sales and customer-support presence through its UK subsidiary, Maxwell Grid Transformers (UK) Private Ltd

18 Oct 2026 5:19 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
JLR India expands retail presence in Delhi, Gurugram; sees NCR as key market

The luxury carmaker, in partnership with AMP Motors, has relocated its dealership to a larger integrated facility on Mathura Road in South Delhi and opened a new sales outlet in Gurugram, Haryana

18 Oct 2026 3:59 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
Jewellery retailers project 22-28% Q2 growth despite festive calendar shift

P N Gadgil Jewellers, Titan, Kalyan Jewellers and PC Jeweller reported double-digit year-on-year growth in their respective quarterly business updates

18 Oct 2026 3:45 pm
Jio Platforms IPO gets subscribe recommendations as brokerages cite strong earnings growth

Research reports by Emkay Global Financial Services, Ventura Securities, GEPL Capital and SBI Securities highlight companys robust prospects

18 Oct 2026 3:38 pm
OYO IPO: Moodys Ratings revises parent firm Prisms outlook to positive ahead of offering

Moodys Ratings expects OYOs EBITDA to grow to around 3,000 crore over the next 12-18 months

18 Oct 2026 3:28 pm
India's services trade cushion faces pressure as imports outpace exports: ICICI Bank

The emerging concern is that faster growth in services imports could reduce the net foreign exchange earnings generated by India's services sector

18 Oct 2026 3:27 pm
Global diesel shortage lifts petroleums share in Indias exports in Q2 FY27 to 3-year high

Refiners exported15.1 mt of refined products, such as diesel and jet fuel, during July to September in the current financial year

18 Oct 2026 3:16 pm
RCom Resolution Professional files curative petition against SCs spectrum insolvency ruling

The petition seeks to challenge a February 13 ruling by a bench of the SC, which held that spectrum allocated to telecom operators, cannot be subjected to IBC proceedings

18 Oct 2026 3:06 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
Credit growth likely to see addition up to 2% in the ongoing quarter, says PNB MD Chandra

Ashok Chandra, MD and CEO of Punjab National Bank, has stated that festive demand has significantly driven credit growth

18 Oct 2026 2:54 pm
Bandhan Fin to explore health insurance foray post stabilisation of recent acquisitions: Chairman Ghosh

The group has a strategic plan to enter new businesses, but it is not yet the right time to indicate when it would foray into health insurance

18 Oct 2026 2:41 pm
DP World CEO urges India to revise port concessions to attract investment

Dubai-based DP World's Indian operations span five container terminals with a combined annual capacity of 6 million TEUs.

18 Oct 2026 2:12 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
FIEO chief seeks govt support for in-house testing facilities at export units

FIEO President S C Ralhan said that allowing exporters to test products within their own premises, under an approved framework, would reduce dependence on common testing facilities

18 Oct 2026 1:58 pm
JioHotstar collaborates with DGO for streaming service launch in Nepal

Amit Malhotra, head of International Business in JioStar, said, With DGO, we can give that audience a much broader offering.

18 Oct 2026 1:48 pm
18 Oct 2026 1:41 pm
FMCG firms face input cost inflation in Q2, brace for H2 margin pressure

Nestle India Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary recently said ising inflation, particularly food inflation is a eality.

18 Oct 2026 1:41 pm
18 Oct 2026 1:41 pm
India asks its nationals in Saudi Arabia to follow safety directives amid security concerns

The instructions also advise people to avoid crowds and dangerous areas and refrain from taking photographs

18 Oct 2026 1:39 pm
Rajinikanths Jailer 2 mints 321 crore at box office

The film is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar.

18 Oct 2026 1:14 pm
Southern Railway introduces Vistadome coach on MaduraiGuruvayur Express

The Vistadome coach will be temporarily operated on the Madurai-Guruvayur Express on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, for journeys commencing from Madurai from October 22, 2026 to January 15, 2027

18 Oct 2026 12:51 pm
Kerala HC seeks Centre stand on plea challenging blocking of BitChat messaging app

Bitchat, by GitHub, is an open-source messaging app that works over Bluetooth, with no internet needed

18 Oct 2026 12:33 pm
Market cap of 9 top firms surges 3.65 lakh crore; TCS leads gains

Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex surged 2,256.94 points, or 3.11 per cent, and the NSE Nifty jumped 625.7 points, or 2.77 per cent.

18 Oct 2026 12:27 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
Private capex cycle in India seen gaining traction as corporate, SME lending surges: Jefferies

The brokerage says bank credit growth is robust, rising 18.1% y-o-y in mid-September, with corporate lending, loans to micro, small and medium industrial enterprises recording particularly strong growth

18 Oct 2026 12:10 pm