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Chinas export controls around PV cells could slow Indias upstream solar push

The restrictions can throw a wrench for Indian module manufacturers who are now planning to enter upstream segments like cells, Ingots wafers and polysilicon

25 Oct 2026 3:13 pm
Riyadh airport resumes flights as Saudis fight Houthi missiles

Dozens of flights departed King Khalid International Airport early on Sunday to destinations including London, Dubai and Beijing, according to the airports website

25 Oct 2026 3:13 pm
Indias 2029 rear-crash rule could cost car makers 2,700 crore annually, squeeze small-car margins

Manufacturers with newer architectures and higher volumes may absorb the expenditure more easily, while entry-level models could face greater margin pressure

25 Oct 2026 3:06 pm
Private capex pipeline grows fourfold since 2014, but lending risks rise amid sectoral concentration: Report

Indias outstanding private capex pipeline reached 99.7 lakh crore in September 2026, nearly 4.1 times its March 2014 level and 39% higher than a year ago, report says

25 Oct 2026 3:05 pm
Indias auto production boom set to slow in 2027 as CIE Automotive flags margin pressures

Passenger-vehicle and two-wheeler production growth is expected to moderate in early 2027, tractor output could contract, and higher raw-material and energy costs are already squeezing supplier margins.

25 Oct 2026 2:56 pm
Mcap of eight of the top-10 firms erodes by 1.55 lakh cr; HDFC Bank, Bajaj Fin biggest laggards

Market valuation of HDFC Bank tumbles 55,506.95 crore to 10,67,121.12 crore

25 Oct 2026 2:41 pm
Smartphone makers undecided on new PLI scheme amid market slump

The new scheme looks specifically to incentivise and support those Indian mobile phone brands with a minimum turnover of 1,000 crore in FY 2025-26

25 Oct 2026 2:39 pm
GSTAT allows GST refund on cancelled air tickets if fare, taxes returned to passengers

The ruling comes in a case relating to refund claims filed by Singapore Airlines

25 Oct 2026 2:32 pm
Godrej Properties pre-sales may rise 22% to 41,500 crore in FY27, surpassing guidance on strong demand

Chairperson Pirojsha Godrej says that consumer demand has been quite strong in the company's new as well as ongoing residential projects across all markets where it has a presence

25 Oct 2026 2:31 pm
HDFC Bankintroduces electric car loan, offeringdifferential loan proportions for the body and battery of the EV

HDFC notes that the prevailing cost structure of EVs makes the acquisition cost of the vehicles higher compared to ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles due to expensive batteries

25 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
Govt needs to incentivise domestic solar production as China eyes curbs on tech exports: Solex Chairman

If domestic cell capacity does not come up on time, the result could be a supply crunch for solar modules, project delays and pressure on tariffs, Solex Chairman Chetan Shah says

25 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
Two Varanasi-bound IndiGo flights diverted to Lucknow due to air show

Delhi-Varanasi (6E5025) flight and Hyderabad-Varanasi (6E915) flight diverted

25 Oct 2026 1:45 pm
Samudra Manthan: Govt to bankroll half the cost of deepwater wells, but wants its money back from winners

That recovery clause, set out in newly issued operational guidelines, is the scheme's central bargain: the government carries early geological risk and keeps a claim on any upside.

25 Oct 2026 1:39 pm
Modi highlights exports, local products and deep-tech start-ups in Mann Ki Baat

PM lauds growing overseas markets for Indian farm products, rising Khadi sales and Chennais deep-tech ecosystem

25 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
Centre rushes 2 RAF companies to violence-hit Arunachal Pradesh

Officials say CRPF personnel effectively handled the protests since Friday and ensured the violence did not escalate

25 Oct 2026 1:13 pm
LOreal sees great turnaround in India market, ramps up focus on quick commerce

The French beauty major reported double-digit growth in its consumer products division in India in the September quarter and has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Innovist.

25 Oct 2026 1:07 pm
As COP31 nears, Indias heatwave disaster tag puts spotlight on global adaptation finance gap

Indias move to classify heatwaves as disasters spotlights a widening gap in international adaptation funding, with experts warning that developing nations face a finance shortfall far beyond current flows as COP31 approaches.

25 Oct 2026 12:53 pm
IMD Update: Very severe cyclone threat for Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast

Squally weather, gale-force winds and rough to very rough seas are forecast over the western and central Bay Tuesday, with impact spilling over to the Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Odisha coasts

25 Oct 2026 12:05 pm
Italian fashion retailer OVS betting big on India, looks to scale up retail footprint

Plans to have 11 stores by 2028, online presence by next year

25 Oct 2026 11:48 am
Carlsberg India revenue slips 2.2% to 8,708.8 cr in FY26, profit rises 22%

The company's total income, including other income, declined 2.25% to 8,814.96 crore in the financial year ended March 2026, according to financial data accessed through business intelligence platform Tofler.

25 Oct 2026 11:37 am
As US and China form AI blocs, countries increasingly torn between them

As the rivalry intensifies, experts say the window for countries to be able to choose freely between the two AI superpowers may be narrowing, forcing them to at one point pick between the US-led Pax Silica and the China-inspired World AI Cooperation Organisation.

25 Oct 2026 11:28 am
JK Tyre bets 6,110 crore on premium, smart and EV tyres to revive margins

JK Tyre MD Anshuman Singhania plans to more than double the share of premium passenger tyres while expanding into sensor-embedded products, EV applications and fleet services. The 6,110-crore investment strategy comes as rising raw-material costs squeeze profitability.

25 Oct 2026 11:18 am
NICDC launches Bihar Integrated Manufacturing City Gaya Limited, signs 12 MoUs worth 4,200 crore

BIMCGL is the SPV tasked with implementing the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) at Gaya

25 Oct 2026 10:56 am
US updates UAE travel advisory citing heightened threat of terrorism and armed conflict by Iranian-supported Houthis

The development comes amid heightened security concerns in the region, with attacks targeting civilian and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.

25 Oct 2026 10:18 am
Andhra on alert as depression over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into severe cyclonic storm

Cyclonic storm expected to intensify and sustain through October 26, 27, 28

25 Oct 2026 10:03 am
INDIA bloc to hold 'public impeachment' of CEC on Oct 30

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has reached out to all INDIA Bloc parties for their presence in Delhi on the two days

25 Oct 2026 9:59 am
Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction after service in Ukraine restored

The restoration follows a new US diplomatic push to end the war

25 Oct 2026 9:43 am
25 Oct 2026 9:33 am
Netweb Tech Q2 profit surges manifold to 137 cr

Netweb Techs revenue from operations jumps multifold to 1,323.3 crore in Q2 FY27 from 303.7 crore in same period last year

25 Oct 2026 9:26 am
SEBI to come up with rules to prevent broker terminal misuse, says chairman Pandey

We are developing a framework to put in place safeguards to prevent misuse of trading terminals, Pandey said, addressing an event organised by ANMI here.

25 Oct 2026 8:56 am
Centre assures support to Andhra Pradeshin semiconductor sector

CM Naidu seeks Amaravati-Visakhapatnam high-speed rail corridor

25 Oct 2026 8:44 am
Its a matter of TRUST

While the universe of REITs and InvITs is still small, their outperformance over equities and debt in recent years, makes a case for bringing it into your investment radar

24 Oct 2026 10:24 pm
MF Davids give Goliaths a run for their money

Newer fund houses outperform larger rivals as market volatility tests investment strategies

24 Oct 2026 10:08 pm
EAAA India Alternatives IPO: Hardly breaks new ground

Strong fundraising and a differentiated alternatives franchise offer growth potential, but valuation is fully priced

24 Oct 2026 10:00 pm
Bandus Blockbusters for October 25, 2026

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

24 Oct 2026 9:53 pm
Tech Query: Bharti Airtel, Power Finance Corporation (PFC), REC, Alkyl Amines Chemicals What is the outlook? Where are these stocks headed?

We look at the prospects of Bharti Airtel, Power Finance Corporation (PFC), REC, Alkyl Amines Chemicals

24 Oct 2026 9:52 pm
US Market Outlook: Indices look vulnerable

More fall could be on the cards

24 Oct 2026 9:49 pm
Nifty 50 Prediction for the week: Supports can cushion the fall

The benchmark indices are likely to rise back again

24 Oct 2026 9:47 pm
Mastering Derivatives: OTM and ITM calls: Why close long positions before expiry?

Primary motivation in closing your position before expiry is the levy of delivery margins

24 Oct 2026 9:47 pm
Bullion Cues: Bears retain control

A rebound may follow fresh lows

24 Oct 2026 9:46 pm
F&O Tracker: Zone of uncertainty

Rising short positions signal weakness but crucial supports remain intact

24 Oct 2026 9:44 pm
Crude Check: Uptrend stays strong

Price dips unlikely to derail trend

24 Oct 2026 9:43 pm
Neuland Laboratories: Betting on new growth avenues

Contract manufacturing followed by peptides foray ensure a long runway

24 Oct 2026 9:36 pm
What they say on their India plans

Read on to know what CXOs of global corporations are saying about India and their perspectives and plans during this earnings season

24 Oct 2026 9:36 pm
Who Am I? October 25, 2026

Are you an avid investor? How well do you know corporate India?

24 Oct 2026 9:36 pm
Setco Automotive swings to 203.61 crore profit, plans Lava Cast merger to cut costs

Setco Automotive returned to a consolidated profit of 203.61 crore in the AprilJune 2026 quarter, against a loss a year earlier, while revenue rose 12.3%

24 Oct 2026 9:34 pm
IDFC First Bank Q2 profit jumps nearly three-fold to 1,045 cr

IDFC First Banks total income rises to 14,218 crore in Q2 FY27 from 11,828 crore in same period a year ago

24 Oct 2026 9:31 pm
IMD warns of heavy rainfall over several Tamil Nadu districts

Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall patterns are anticipated across coastal, delta, and north-coastal Tamil Nadu

24 Oct 2026 9:24 pm
Conservative yet consistently rewarding

How equity exposure, high-quality debt and REITs have helped deliver superior returns

24 Oct 2026 9:22 pm
Manufacturing, exports and banking are the themes which can deliver

R Sivakumar, CIO, Axis Mutual Fund, on valuations and earnings growth, and the outlook for Indian equity

24 Oct 2026 9:22 pm