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HYBE and BookMyShow to bring Weverse Con Festival to India in March 2027

The two-day festival will combine established K-pop performers and emerging Indian talent, with tickets available exclusively through BookMyShow

16 Oct 2026 8:56 pm
Ahead of festival season, MFs halts fresh investments into gold FoF

Nearly 17 fund houses have stopped fresh investment in gold Fund of Funds (FoF) which in turn invests in MF schemes

16 Oct 2026 8:51 pm
From Operation Sindoor to ADAS: Tonbo Imaging takes battlefield technology to civilian applications

Tonbo Imaging is leveraging its advanced military imaging systems to enhance road and railway safety as it prepares for a major IPO

16 Oct 2026 8:50 pm
PNBs net profit rises 13% in Q2; plans to launch special campaign for RD amid bearish stock mkt

The banks gross non-performing assets (NPAs) moderated to 2.55 per cent of gross advances at the end of September 2026, down from 3.45 per cent a year ago

16 Oct 2026 8:34 pm
16 Oct 2026 8:27 pm
SEBIs saptapadi to a more robust SME market

The tweaks could spark more investors to join early-stage growth stories, while keeping risk in check

16 Oct 2026 8:25 pm
MEA defends Jaishankars Mumbai meetings with Rubio

Ministry says hosting foreign dignitaries in cities outside Delhi has been a practice over the past decade

16 Oct 2026 8:24 pm
Madhya Pradesh tops in paddy residue burning, incidents dip in Haryana, UP

The stubble burning incidents is linked with paddy harvesting, and it varies from year to year due to the transplanting period selection and local weather factors

16 Oct 2026 8:23 pm
Services exports decline marginally in September amid AI-led muted growth of IT and software services

Slowing demand in the Western world, advancements in AI and the impact of geopolitical shifts on travel and logistics services weigh on the sector

16 Oct 2026 8:16 pm
Indian exporters readying consignments for IndiaNew Zealand FTA launch

While New Zealands average tariff is about 1.9%, India expects gains from duty elimination in higher-tariff sectors such as textiles, leather, footwear, automobiles, auto parts and chemicals

16 Oct 2026 8:15 pm
FSSAI issues notice to Gemini Edibles over rice bran oil claims, flags Delhis Radisson Blu hotel

The regulator cited unpermitted cholesterol claims, hygiene deficiencies, pest activity and food-handling lapses in its latest enforcement actions against food businesses

16 Oct 2026 8:12 pm
Israel eyes Indian leisure, corporate travellers

Over the last week Israels tourism ministry held roadshows in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru showcasing its diverse attractions, shared connections with India and clarifying doubts about its visa procedures

16 Oct 2026 8:05 pm
Kothari Industrial gets DGCA certification for KOAIR-10L agricultural spraying drone

The medium-class hexacopter features a 10-litre spray tank and flat-fan nozzles for uniform application of pesticides, fertilisers and plant nutrients

16 Oct 2026 8:03 pm
Know your AI agents first, experts tell organisations

CERT-In flags Agent intrusions; says old vulnerabilities exploited

16 Oct 2026 8:02 pm
Jio Platforms IPO: Ambani taps massive Reliance workforce to boost offering

The conglomerate has reached out to most of its nearly 420,000 employees across all group companies, encouraging them to consider investing in the $3.2 billion IPO

16 Oct 2026 8:01 pm
Ex Keralam CM fears arrest in CMRL payoff case; SC may hear in Dussehra holidays

Vijayans petition said grave prejudice and irreparable harm would be caused to him if the FIR was acted upon by law enforcement agencies

16 Oct 2026 7:58 pm
Rupeeflo bets on GIFT City, targets 30% revenue share as Bengaluru-based fintech eyes payments play

Founded in April 2024 by Maurya, Ashish Jha and Manav Bharambe, Rupeeflo began operations in December that year

16 Oct 2026 7:53 pm
SC verdict on YES Bank AT1 bonds brings relief for mutual funds, retail investors

By reversing the administrators 2020 write-down of about 8,415 crore in AT1 securities, recovery now looks likely, prompting funds like Nippon India and Kotak Mahindra to pause new subscriptions

16 Oct 2026 7:53 pm
New rules to regulate volatile airfares to be published in two weeks, Centre tells SC

Senior advocate Ravindra Srivastava, appearing for the petitioner, however, questioned the delay in framing the rules, pointing out that concerns over steep airfares had resurfaced ahead of Diwali this year

16 Oct 2026 7:50 pm
Urban Company net loss widens in Q2, revenue up 41.4%

The companys board also approved raising up to 2,500 crore through the issue of equity shares or other convertible securities via qualified institutional placement (QIP), subject to shareholder approval.

16 Oct 2026 7:44 pm
India Inc sees attrition spike as demand for niche talent increases

Attrition rates among surveyed Indian firms stood at 18 per cent in 2026, a sharp increase from 16.2 per cent last year

16 Oct 2026 7:42 pm
Kharge urges PM Modi to call all-party meet on delimitation, flags delay in proroguing Parliament

Kharge cautioned Modi in a letter against any attempts to bulldoze a far-reaching Constitutional Amendment Bill

16 Oct 2026 7:38 pm
Sitharaman pitches rupee mechanism to bridge global forex crunch, trade disruptions

Settlements in rupees could help countries sustain trade despite forex squeezes, while signalling optimism on a new India-US trade accord

16 Oct 2026 7:34 pm
Snabbits FY26 loss widens 29-fold to 168 crore

Snabbit has raised $112 million across five funding rounds and was valued at $377 million following its Series D round

16 Oct 2026 7:29 pm
Ola Electrics 1,000 crore rights issue uncovers SEBI scrutiny, audit deficiencies

As Aggarwal announces 150 dealers, the EV makers offer document reveals allegations over sales and network claims, internal audit gaps

16 Oct 2026 7:27 pm
Land, funding hurdles hamper Ayushman Arogya Mandir expansion, affecting primary healthcare access in slum areas

In slum settlements such as Peeragarhi Camp in West Delhi, where the government has no land or permanent structures to set up Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, residents continue to struggle for access to primary healthcare

16 Oct 2026 7:25 pm
Tractor retail sales rise 13.7% YoY in September on low base effect

Tractor sales in September 2026, however, declined 12.6% month-on-month amid a late festive calendar and patchy monsoon conditions

16 Oct 2026 7:24 pm
Gen Z reshapes festive shopping as creator-led discovery gains traction

As platforms seek to convert inspiration into purchases, discovery and consideration are becoming as important as conversion

16 Oct 2026 7:23 pm
Q2 Results Highlights: Urban Companys loss widens; Bajaj Housing Finance PAT rises 18%; PNB, DLF, Oberoi, Crompton Greaves, Ujjivan SFB and Federal Bank post profit growth

Q2 Results Highlights, 16th October 2026: Stay tuned to get real-time market, business and financial news updates

16 Oct 2026 7:19 pm
Vi disrupts with Indias first prepaid family plan

Introduces a first-ever proposition that lets prepaid customers create A Vi prepaid family on the Vi app, enabling data sharing, assured savings and exclusive offersfrom anywhere in the country

16 Oct 2026 7:17 pm
SBI ups marginal cost of funds-based lending rates by 15 basis points across five tenors

The hike in MCLRs comes in the wake of the RBIs rate setting panel increasing the repo rate by 25 basis points from 5.25 per cent to 5.50 per cent

16 Oct 2026 7:14 pm
Call to make Kerlalams agricultural sector more competitive, innovative and sustainable

KAU Vice Chancellor T. Sajitha Rani highlighted the growing interest among young people returning from overseas jobs to pursue agriculture and agri-based businesses

16 Oct 2026 7:08 pm
Canada, India aim to conclude CEPA by year-end; Fairfax deal signals investment momentum

The two countries are seeking to more than double bilateral trade to C$70 billion by 2030, with the proposed CEPA expected to improve market access for businesses on both sides

16 Oct 2026 7:07 pm
Yes Banks CET1 ratio to take 250-basis-point hit after AT1 bond ruling

The bank is examining legal options after the ruling, while S&P expects adequate capitalisation despite potential earnings pressure from coupon payments

16 Oct 2026 7:07 pm
Higher rates no threat to margins, gold loans to drive growth: L&T Finance

Managing Director and CEO Sudipta Roy and Chief Financial Officer Sachinn Joshi discuss the companys strategy

16 Oct 2026 7:01 pm
The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Oct 16, 2026

The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Oct 16, 2026

16 Oct 2026 7:00 pm
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Oct 16, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Oct 16, 2026

16 Oct 2026 7:00 pm
Vodafone Idea appoints former Ola Electric executive Manoj Murali as COO

Murali, 55, has over 25 years of experience in the telecom and mobility sectors

16 Oct 2026 6:58 pm
Ethereal Exploration Guild unveils 150-acre facility for reusable rocket development

Located about 40 km from Sriharikota, the facility will bring engine testing, vehicle integration, manufacturing and refurbishment capabilities together under one roof

16 Oct 2026 6:57 pm
Karur Vysya Bank eyes 1820% credit growth in FY27 on all-round demand

The private sector lender recorded a robust net profit growth of 37.3 per cent y-o-y at 788 crore for the quarter ended September 2026 (Q2FY27)

16 Oct 2026 6:53 pm
RBI approves merger of Emirates NBDs India branches with RBL Bank from December 1

The merger follows Emirates NBDs $2.75-billion capital infusion into RBL Bank, completed in June after regulatory approvals and a mandatory open offer.

16 Oct 2026 6:51 pm
L&T-built INS Samarthak commissioned into Indian Navy, marking a milestone for private shipbuilding

INS Samarthak is capable of undertaking maritime surveillance and reconnaissance, offshore patrolling, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations

16 Oct 2026 6:49 pm
Rajnath Singh to represent India at SCO meeting in Tajikistan

Among the agenda is also fostering digital innovation, modernisation, and new technology partnerships, besides strengthening financial interaction and regional economic mechanisms

16 Oct 2026 6:37 pm
Astronomers discover a green star that glows after consuming planetary debris

Researchers studying 151 white dwarfs found that atmospheric chemistry can produce striking colours, from chartreuse green to salmon pink

16 Oct 2026 6:35 pm
Jaishankar, Rubio to hold talks on Oct 20: MEA

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to travel to Mumbai and Jamnagar in India from October 17-22

16 Oct 2026 6:32 pm
GMR Aero Technic, Logic Air ink MoU to team up in aircraft modification, engineering capabilities

The partnership will also explore opportunities across the Middle East and Asia-Pacific

16 Oct 2026 6:31 pm
GoIs RDI Fund selects C-CAMP as a focused research organisation, commits 500 cr

RDIF was approved by the Union Cabinet on July 1, 2025 and has already supported 22 start-ups through direct project funding of which 2 are C-CAMP portfolio start-ups

16 Oct 2026 6:22 pm
PC Jeweller stock jumps 11% after Cupid promoter Halwasiya buys shares worth 70 cr

PC Jeweller had previously announced that it had cleared outstanding dues to all 14 consortium banks, eliminating debt of approximately 3,000 crore

16 Oct 2026 6:20 pm
Tata Play launches streaming app to cater to connected TV households

The company said that the Tata Play Smart app will offer over 500 live channels without the need for a set-top box or dish antenna

16 Oct 2026 5:57 pm
Why Yemens Taiz city has become a key battleground in the renewed civil war

The battle for the city could alter military positions in southern Yemen, while leaving residents facing mounting shortages and uncertainty

16 Oct 2026 5:48 pm