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Katrina Kaifs Kay Beauty has crossed 350 crore in gross merchandise value as it expands internationally through British luxury beauty retailer Space NK. The brand, launched with Nykaa in 2019, is growing its presence beyond India.

Wipro has appointed Kuldeep Sehrawat as director and head of marketing for India. Sehrawat joins from IBM, where he spent over eight years in marketing leadership roles focused on business growth, demand generation and partner ecosystems.

Instacart is exploring a possible sale and has held preliminary discussions with Uber and DoorDash, as per a report. A deal could value the company at $16 billion to $17 billion, but talks are ongoing, no agreement is guaranteed, and regulators could scrutinize a transaction.

The CBI has registered a case against IL&FS Energy Development Company, its former managing director and other senior officials over an alleged 212.34 crore loss to Canara Bank. The FIR alleges that loan funds meant for renewable energy and infrastructure projects were diverted to other uses.

Ahead of Dhanteras, buyers must verify a gold item's purity before purchasing them. This ensures that the purchases does justice to the price paid by a customer. Here's how to do it. 

Renault had ended its association with Formula 1 as an engine provider in 2025, thus marking the end of an era in motorsports history. 

Chinese retain company Shein to pay a hefty price amid growing regulatory and tax pressures in the United States and Europe. The prices of its products are likely to increase in the same markets.

An alleged apology letter issued by Etihad has emerged on X. The company has offered a 75% refund to the affected passengers. Check out rules by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Luana Lopes Lara, the 30-year-old co-founder of prediction market platform Kalshi, has an estimated net worth of $2.6 billion. Yet, the former professional ballet trainee says building her company remains a priority as Kalshi expands amid a sharp rise in its valuation and legal challenges in the US.

An Etihad Airways passenger has claimed they were downgraded from business class to economy despite paying the full fare. A reported airline letter cited high demand and offered a 75% refund for the affected flight sector, triggering a debate over airline accountability and passenger compensation.

Gold, silver prices today, 24 October: Check the price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai today. 

EAAA India Alternatives IPO saw 65.42% of its anchor investor allocation go to domestic mutual funds. SBI Midcap Fund and ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund received the highest allocations. Heres the complete list of schemes.

EPFO: Here's how pensioners can avail the doorstep digital life certificate (DLC) service from India Post to submit their Jeevan Praaman Patra.

The premium Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper is engineered to significantly reduce travel time while providing passengers with state-of-the-art amenities and superior overnight comfort.

ICICI Bank and Indian Bank have revised fixed deposit (FD) interest rates from 23 October 2026. Check the latest FD rates for general depositors and senior citizens, including higher returns on select long-term deposits and Indian Banks special 555-day and 777-day FD schemes.

Casio has unveiled five new G-Shock GMC-2500 watches featuring metal and resin straps, a magnetic shock-resistant minute hand and 200-metre water resistance. The watches offer a two-year battery life, an analogue display and a stopwatch, with Japanese prices ranging from 37,400 yen to 49,500 yen.

The 8th CPC is consulting employees, pensioners and unions before submitting recommendations on salaries, allowances and benefits by May 2027. Here's what the ToRs state on dearness allowance and why employees are demanding DA merger 

Uttar Pradesh government employees are awaiting a DA hike for July 2026 after the state last raised DA from 58% to 60% in May. Recent DA hikes in Himachal Pradesh and Kerala have raised expectations. Here's what you need to know. 

Ukraine is exploring satellite communications with Nokia and ICEYE after SpaceX service restrictions disrupted drone connections. The proposed systems would give Kyiv greater control over connectivity, while European telecom firms are also considering services to compete with Starlink.

The EPFO ECR deadline for September 2026 is 31 October. Find out how the revised 25,000 PF wage ceiling affects employee contributions, payroll calculations, mandatory EPF membership and employer compliance requirements.

A dispute with Florida supplier Vaero halted Boeing 777 freighter production for nearly two months and disrupted 767 output, including freighters and KC-46 tankers. Boeing says the disruption cost up to $6.5 million daily.

Amazon plans $220 billion in 2026 capital spending, but CEO Andy Jassy says AI demand is outpacing AWS capacity as the company pushes its own chips.

DA hikes: From Himachal Pradesh's Diwali increase to Kerala, Telangana, Sikkim, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh announcements Check full list of states that have released dearness allowance hikes this year. 

Elon Musk has committed $366 million to the 2026 US midterms, backing Republicans across key races. Explore where his money is going and what a Republican win could mean for SpaceX, Tesla and his wider business empire.

Will the 8th Pay Commission merge dearness allowance (DA) with basic pay? Here is what the 5th, 6th and 7th Pay Commissions recommended, along with FNPO, Bharat Pensioners Samaj and AIDEFs key demands. Read on to know more. 

Volvo Cars announced it would cut about 2,500 jobs worldwide, 2,000 of which are in Sweden, saying it was facing a very tough environment, including US tariffs and hypercompetition from local brands in China. 

SpaceXs efforts to finalize a $40 billion off-balance-sheet debt structure for its artificial intelligence buildout have been roiled by recent market turmoil thats driven up sector-wide borrowing costs and complicated price talks.

The 8th Pay Commission may consider raising the leave encashment limit for central government employees from 300 to 450 days. Know how the proposal could boost retirement payouts, what unions are demanding and whether the change has been approved.

Bank holiday today: Public and private lenders, including the State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and PNB branches, will be closed on 24 October for fourth Saturday off. Check the full RBI calendar here 

Companies are turning internships into the primary way of hiring management students, offering tuition waivers, scholarships, housing, live projects and leadership access. 

The proposed Textile Expansion and Employment (TEEM) Scheme is part of a broader push to boost textile and garment manufacturing and exports, and capitalise on key free trade agreements signed by India in recent years, including those with the UK and the European Union.

The Caribbean government has proposed that the two Indian oil companies process crude from neighbouring Venezuela at the Guaracara refinery in Pointe--Pierre, which forms part of the former Petrotrin complex and is currently under renovation.

With the feedback window closing on October 25, the coming days will show how far IRDAI is willing to adjust commission levels, disclosure rules, and clawback provisions to address LIC agents livelihood concerns.

Bank of India expects margins to improve in H2 FY27 as faster loan repricing offsets slower deposit-cost increases, while strong FCNR(B) inflows boost liquidity but weigh on near-term NIMs.

The community organisations' letter adds another dimension to the debate, framing the issue as one involving not only corporate governance and regulatory requirements but also the Tata Group's institutional identity and philanthropic commitments.

The new rules mandate strict leverage ratios from 1 April 2027 to strengthen balance-sheet resilience. The RBI turned down banks request for additional time to prepare.

Bajaj General Insurance has named Deepak Reddy, former CEO of Manappuram Finance, as CEO-designate from 1 January 2027, subject to regulatory approval. 

RBI says Indias economy remains resilient, supported by strong domestic demand and rising exports, despite growing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. 

Higher realisations and strong domestic demand drove a surge in September-quarter earnings, as the steelmaker cleared 16,150 crore in fresh capex to support its long-term growth targets.

The case centres on how the companies import bulk Scotch concentrates from Britain and blend them in India to produce popular local brands such as Royal Stag, Blenders Pride and McDowells.

The management of Infosys pointed to the challenging macroeconomic environment, hinting at rising competition and increasing client demand to save costs using artificial intelligence.

The European Commission will examine how Booking.com labels paid listings. Regulators want to establish whether the platform clearly informs users when accommodation providers pay to have their properties appear higher in search results.

Chapter Home, founded in 2025 by five former PharmEasy executives, has raised 63 crore in a mix of equity and debt from Bessemer Venture Partners, Stride Ventures, comedian and influencer Tanmay Bhat and family offices. 

The Mumbai-based developer aims to hit its 39,000 crore full-year sales target on the back of premium project rollouts, even as higher expenses weighed on its September-quarter profit.

A BIS hallmark provides information about the purity of the gold in a jewellery article. It does not, by itself, certify the quality, authenticity or origin of every diamond or gemstone set in the piece.

The development comes at a difficult time for PepsiCo, which has been trying to improve the performance of its salty snacks business. The company has also faced weakness in its North American soft drinks division.

Proposed changes to insurance commissions could reshape distribution, jobs and access to protection. Reform must be backed by evidence of lower costs and better consumer outcomes.

Rising gold prices push the omnichannel jewellery retailer to rethink entry-level offerings and test new retail formats, as 44% top-line growth is offset by margin pressure and a lower average basket size.

Infosys revised its revenue growth forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 to 1%-2% from its earlier estimate of up 1.5%-3%.

The automaker reported a profit of 2,138 crore rupees ($225.19 million) for the July to September quarter, compared with a loss of 1,021 crore rupees a year earlier. The profit included a one-time gain of 218 crore rupees.