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TN CM to meet Andhra Pradesh counterpart to seek Krishna water

The bilateral discussions will focus on inter-state water management, specifically expediting the release of Krishna River water to Chennai under the Telugu Ganga Project and discussing the controversial GodavariKrishnaCauvery river-linking initiative

13 Oct 2026 9:51 am
Global smartphone shipments record worst third quarter in 14 years amid memory shortage

Rising memory-component prices for AI infrastructure have raised production costs and prompted manufacturers to raise prices, cut shipments, and prioritise profitability over volumes

13 Oct 2026 9:49 am
Crude oil futures fall after nearly $2 gain in previous session

Markets weigh impact of Russian diesel exports, rising tensions in West Asia

13 Oct 2026 9:48 am
RBI widens ambit of forex risk reserve requirement, tightens NDF rules

The first set of new rules mandated that banks make a 20% cash deposit with the RBI for FX derivatives used by their clients to hedge current-account exposures

13 Oct 2026 9:43 am
AI boost bolstered growth in global trade,benefiting China and India: IMF

Strong demand for AI lifted growth in China, India and other Asian countries, outpacing overall global trade, an IMF economist said

13 Oct 2026 9:36 am
Companies cutting jobs as investments shift toward AI

Thousands of roles cut since late 2025 as automation reshapes industries exposed to technology shifts

13 Oct 2026 9:35 am
Q2 Results Today Live: Hero Motors, ICICI Pru, Tata Elxsi, SS Retail, Anand Rathi Share to announce Q2 results

Q2 Results Today, 13th October 2026 Live Updates: Several companies are scheduled to announce their results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, on Tuesday. Hero Motors, ICICI Pru, Tata Elxsi, SS Retail, Anand Rathi Share are among the companies in focus as the September-quarter earnings season progresses. Follow this live blog for the latest results, key financial highlights and stock movements as companies announce their earnings.

13 Oct 2026 9:34 am
Rupee to extend recovery, RBI takes more steps to ease pressure

The rupee is expected to open in the 95.50 to 95.60 range, per traders, having rallied 1% to settle at 95.77 to the dollar on Monday

13 Oct 2026 9:30 am
Meta unveils Muse Wonder AI models to advance personal superintelligence push

The company said the models are its most capable to date and are built to perform tasks that require sustained work rather than simply responding to individual prompts

13 Oct 2026 9:25 am
HD Fire Protect raises 213 cr from anchor investors ahead of IPO

Bajaj Life Insurance and Axis Max Life Insurance, Allianz Global Investors Fund and several mutual funds, including Kotak Mutual Fund, HDFC MF and ICICI Prudential MF participated in the anchor round

13 Oct 2026 9:21 am
Anthropic says new measures cut Claude model distillation attacks by up to 99%

Company tightens safeguards amid US-China AI competition and bans accounts linked to extraction efforts

13 Oct 2026 9:09 am
Qualcomm sells nearly 1% stake in Shadowfax Technologies for 157 cr

The shares were sold at an average price of 275.30 per share, taking the deal value to 157.28 crore

13 Oct 2026 8:58 am
Indian Army launches 'Bharat Rice' for defence forces

The rice will be milled to prescribed defence specifications and supplied through NAFED during financial year 2026-27

13 Oct 2026 8:48 am
Trump, once again, promises $5,000 payout to adult US citizens if Republicans win midterm elections

He presented his payout proposal as one of economic success in the country

13 Oct 2026 8:28 am
Gold eases on firm dollar; spotlight on US inflation data

Spot gold fell 0.2% to $4,164.45 per ounce by 0201 GMT after hitting a one-week peak on Monday

13 Oct 2026 8:15 am
Flat opening seen Indian stock markets amid cautious mood

Analysts expect the market to remain volatile and may see selling pressure on every rise

13 Oct 2026 7:52 am
Empower India plans AI, robotics expansion to tap growing demand

The company will deploy, integrate, and customise third-party technologies for enterprises, rather than develop proprietary AI or robotics hardware

13 Oct 2026 7:33 am
Buzzing stocks for Tuesday: HCL Tech, Nazara, Bank of India, TD Power, Juniper Green, Airflow Rail, Globus Power, Vikran Engg, Minda Corp, ARSS Infra Ceigall India, IRCON

Key moves span AI collaboration, asset classification as fraud, leadership reshuffles, big-ticket project wins, and strategic stakes in renewable and defence sectors across multiple listed firms

13 Oct 2026 7:23 am
Evasive responses from govt to investors queries on 10 GWhPLI for battery cells

Responses issued before the October 13 bid deadline leave several questions on eligibility, technology definitions, and capacity measurementwithout specific clarification

13 Oct 2026 6:54 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Netweb Technologies India (5,001.45) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The short-term outlook is bullish for Netweb Technologies. The stock has begun the week on a strong note by surging over 5% on Monday

13 Oct 2026 6:43 am
India, US and China investors eye $844 million port project in Peru

Peruvian authorities are seeking domestic and overseas investors for a proposed port that could strengthen cargo and mineral shipping links with Asia.

13 Oct 2026 6:26 am
IMF raises Indias FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong domestic demand

Indias upgraded outlook contrasts with a subdued medium-term global growth projection, as the IMF flags inflation and geopolitical risks

13 Oct 2026 6:15 am
India-US cooperation expanding across defence, IT and healthcare, says envoy Sergio Gor

Speaking in Kolkata, the US envoy cited military exercises, cross-border investments and pharmaceutical trade as examples of the expanding bilateral partnership

13 Oct 2026 6:05 am
Jubilant Pharmova approves 800 crore NCD issue through private placement

The pharmaceutical companys board has cleared the debt issue, with the interest rate to be determined through the bidding process.

13 Oct 2026 5:59 am
SEBI exempts DKJ Ownership Trust from open offer for 19.85% stake in S Chand

The proposed transfer will change individual shareholdings within the promoter group while leaving its combined stake in the educational publisher unchanged

13 Oct 2026 5:57 am
Rajendra Arlekar moves to Tamil Nadu, Om Prakash Mathur appointed Keralam Governor

The appointments cover six states, with changes in leadership across Tamil Nadu, Keralam, Sikkim, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Odisha

13 Oct 2026 5:52 am
SC registry flags over 10 defects in Rahul Gandhis plea in SIR case

The registry identified documentation and court fee issues in the Opposition leaders plea seeking an independent audit of electoral roll changes

13 Oct 2026 5:46 am
Karnataka High Court strikes down enhanced SC/ST quota, upholds 50% reservation ceiling

The ruling follows two petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Karnatakas law that raised overall reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs to 56 per cent

13 Oct 2026 5:41 am
LoP, Opposition leaders move SC for full disclosure of EC records on SIR

They seek independent probe and suspension of SIRas interim relief

12 Oct 2026 9:49 pm
Bank of India classifies Kishore Biyani-promoted Future Enterprises account as fraud

The public sector lender disclosed the classification in a regulatory filing, citing its policy on determining and disclosing material events and information

12 Oct 2026 9:38 pm
Sunil Bharti Mittal named Knight of the National Order, Frances highest civilian distinction

Mittal honoured for his role in deepening economic ties between India and France and achievements in telecommunications and digital infrastructure

12 Oct 2026 9:36 pm
OnMeta, QazPost tie-up for digital payments infra in Kazakhstan

The partnership brings together QazPosts nationwide distribution network and OnMetas rapidly growing digital payments infrastructure at significant scale

12 Oct 2026 9:27 pm
Festive online sales trail last year by up to 10% as shoppers opt for smaller baskets

The research firm estimates that mobile phones will account for 30% of festive sales this year, compared with 35% last year

12 Oct 2026 9:18 pm
Signs of nerves

RBI should avoid knee-jerk response to rupee movement

12 Oct 2026 9:18 pm
Coal supply to power sector averaged at 2.49 mt per day in October

Rakes loaded to the power sector averaged 469 rakes per day in October

12 Oct 2026 9:10 pm
Banks seek operational guidelines on maintaining Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve with RBI

The FERR has been introduced as part of RBIs measures to curb speculation and contain volatility in the forex market

12 Oct 2026 9:08 pm
Ladakh records 4.6 lakh tourist arrivals in nine months, up 37% from 2025

Ladakh received 55,582 tourists in September, up 60.6 per cent from 34,610 in the same month last year, according to the figures shared by the Lieutenant Governor

12 Oct 2026 9:08 pm
In a first, Indias renewable power generation surpasses 100 BUs in a quarter

Non-fossil sources, including renewables, hydropower, and nuclear, accounted for around 33% of the total generation in Q2 FY27

12 Oct 2026 9:04 pm
Rupee perks up 96 paise on RBIs weekend measures

The last time the INR had a better opening than todays was on February 3, 2026, when it opened 111 paise stronger at 90.40 per USD against previous close of 91.51

12 Oct 2026 8:55 pm
IRDAI may extend consultation, implementation timelines for distribution reforms

With the Oct 25 feedback deadline likely to stretch, regulators may widen chats and roll out changes in steps after the next financial year

12 Oct 2026 8:54 pm
Indias petroleum product exports help reduce US dollar burn

Indias oil and gas export earnings stood at $42.75 billion, which helped compensate for roughly 26 per cent of the import bill

12 Oct 2026 8:50 pm
Nazara Technologies Director reshuffle: Mithun Sacheti becomes Executive Director as Founder Nitin Mittersain steps down as MD

Beyond the managerial shuffle, the Board approved the infusion of funds aggregating up to $77 million or approximately 742.72 crore into Nazaras UK arm

12 Oct 2026 8:49 pm
Neither approved nor disapproved, SC clarifies stance on Form 6 alterations

The remarks came in response to a petition filed by Priya Mishra against the Union government challenging the alterations made to Form 6 to register new voters during the SIR exercises

12 Oct 2026 8:42 pm
Freshworks to acquire SaaS management platform Torii

The acquisition is expected to close in Freshworks fourth fiscal quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions

12 Oct 2026 8:41 pm
Nexus Select Trust appoints Siddharth Nawal as MD and CEO-designate

Nawal has played a key role in developing the retail real estate investment trust and has served on its board since November 2025

12 Oct 2026 8:41 pm
Centre caps trade margins on non-scheduled cancer drugs at 30%, SC asks why other medicines left out

The bench gave the Centre until October 27 to work out the modalities for capping medicine prices

12 Oct 2026 8:39 pm