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25 Oct 2026 9:35 pm
Secure banking system needs secure digital infrastructure, says PM Modi

Modi highlighted the significance of the RBIs Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institutein strengthening Indias digital financial infrastructure and advancing its technological self-reliance

25 Oct 2026 9:28 pm
The forces shaping next stage for Indian startups

A book that examines whether India can move from producing successful startups to building globally competitive companies

25 Oct 2026 9:23 pm
The invisible blueprint

Over the last two decades, Eric Riess ideas about innovation and long-term thinking have made companies build new management practices

25 Oct 2026 9:15 pm
Editorial. Jio 2.0

Jios challenge is to convert scale into sustained growth

25 Oct 2026 9:08 pm
AI can uncover hidden software flaws, but raises new security risks

On October 21, PHP released fixes for two critical vulnerabilities that could enable unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE), urging users to update to the latest supported PHP 8 versions

25 Oct 2026 8:50 pm
From 40% to fully Indian: WB Group VP on transfer of technology for Ukraine-Russia tested drones

WB Group VP touts transferring drone tech to India, aiming 40-60% ToT, building India into a drone champion with Ukraine-Russia war insights

25 Oct 2026 8:48 pm
India-US interim trade deal remains stuck over tariffs, political concerns, sources

New Delhi unwilling to accept 18% tariff rate agreed in Feb framework; will assess situation after US mid-term polls, sources said

25 Oct 2026 8:25 pm
AI Express, IndiGo to move West Asia flights from Mumbaito NaviMumbai

The transition, which begins in December, will stretch into the next summer schedule

25 Oct 2026 8:16 pm
Revenue gains take time to materialise even as Indian IT sees strong bookings

HCLTech reported a total contract value (TCV) of $3.25 billion in new deal wins in Q2, up from $2.4 billion in Q1

25 Oct 2026 8:14 pm
Govt cuts wheat allocation in weekly auction even as millers ready to pay over 31/Kg

Millers in States such as Assam, Karnataka and Telanga are wondering why the government cut their allocation despite maximum offtake

25 Oct 2026 7:54 pm
Tata Motors 3.91-billion Iveco bid faces make-or-break October 26 test of global ambitions

Tata Motors faces a crucial October 26 deadline in its 3.91-billion Iveco takeover, with only 35% of shares tendered at the last reported count against the required 80%. While management expects a last-minute surge in acceptances, it faces resistance from influential investors, Italian concerns over jobs and factories, and questions over the acquisition debt surrounding the Indian automakers biggest global commercial-vehicle bet.

25 Oct 2026 7:52 pm
Govt examining high margins beyond cancer drugs

While govt has so far acted only on oncology drugs, other such cases being examined with stakeholders, Dept of Pharma stated in its Oct 12 affidavit to the SC without sharing details

25 Oct 2026 7:44 pm
India, Russia to conduct pilot voyages on Northern Sea Route in 2027

Considered the shortest coastal passage between Western Eurasia and Asia-Pacific, the 5,600 km long NSR runs from the Kara Strait to Cape Dezhnev in the Bering Strait

25 Oct 2026 7:37 pm
Smartphone and earbud makers import more components from Vietnam as domestic prices surge

Electronics imports from Vietnam are set to rise further this year from $5,364.61 million in FY26, industry sources say

25 Oct 2026 7:20 pm
Brokerage profits grow in September quarter despite slowdown in market activity

Profit growth holds up as cash-market turnover falls 11.7% sequentially, with margin funding helping cushion weaker trading activity

25 Oct 2026 7:04 pm
Torrent Pharma eyes semaglutide launch in Brazil in 6-9 months

Torrents Brazil revenues stood at 440 crore in the second quarter of FY27, up 38 per cent year-on-year

25 Oct 2026 6:53 pm
Ladakh becomes Indias first fully organic union territory

In June, the administration banned the sale and use of chemical fertilisers, reinforcing its push to make agriculture across the region entirely organic

25 Oct 2026 6:30 pm
Polish defense firm WB Group to invest $100 million in India over 5 years for unmanned systems production

WB Groups drone has not only been used in Operation Sindoor but also forms the mainstay of unmanned platforms Ukraine

25 Oct 2026 6:28 pm
Distribution reforms: IRDAI extends deadline for feedback till October 31

A consultation paper on the proposed distribution reforms was released by the IRDAI proposing significant changes in the current regulation including caps on commissionsand expenses of management

25 Oct 2026 6:04 pm
Excess: Insured, but still responsible

But why excess? In a motor policy covering a 20 lakh car, what difference does a few thousand rupees make? Why do some health policies require a co-payment?

25 Oct 2026 5:52 pm
Implication of residual investments on core portfolios

When you invest in an equity fund, you expect to get equity exposure. Take large-cap active funds

25 Oct 2026 5:35 pm
Swiping in dark: The hidden cost of plastic money

Its easy to swipe a card to satisfy a desire and gratify an impulse. However, unmindful swipes can accumulate into a mountain of debt, take a toll on monthly budget, and derail financial goals

25 Oct 2026 5:07 pm
Crude oil near $120, to intensify headwinds for economy, but tailwinds likely to reduce pressure

Union Budget has estimated fertiliser subsidy at 1.70 lakh crore. However, according to Controller General of Accounts (CGA), outgo has already crossed 1.03 lakh crore in first five months

25 Oct 2026 4:16 pm
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