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Saint-Gobain eyes more India acquisitions as CEO Sreedhar targets $4.3 billion business

French building-materials giant plans to invest 11,000 crore over five years, betting on construction chemicals, insulation and acquisition-led growth to nearly triple its India business

4 Oct 2026 7:20 pm
More cash-out than capital raise: OFS gains ground in IPO market

Nearly six of every 10 rupees raised through IPOs in H1 FY27 went to selling shareholders, with NSEs mega all-OFS issue driving the shift

4 Oct 2026 7:13 pm
Karnatakas gig-worker welfare scheme faces test as unions seek rollout of benefits

The implementation push comes amid legal challenges by platforms and industry bodies

4 Oct 2026 6:44 pm
Rishabh Pant-led Rest of India clinch Irani Cup, defeat J&K by 167 runs in Srinagar

J&K, chasing 279, were bowled out for 111 in 28.4 overs on the fourth day

4 Oct 2026 5:39 pm
India, Chile struggle to clear critical-mineral hurdle in CEPA talks

Year-end deadline looms as India seeks preferential access to copper, lithium, while Chile favours supply-chain cooperation and value-added exports

4 Oct 2026 5:38 pm
Kudankulam NPP to add 1,000 MW capacity next year with Unit 3 start-up: Rosatom

Kudankulam NPP project Indias largest nuclear power plant is the flagship project of Russian-Indian technological and energy cooperation

4 Oct 2026 5:19 pm
Experts call for open trade, investment policies to cushion global shocks

Geopolitical risks spur call for stronger economic cooperation

4 Oct 2026 2:00 pm
OPEC+ agrees in principle to keep oil output targets unchanged in November, delegate says

The OPEC+ oil producer group has agreed in principle to keep output targets unchanged in November

4 Oct 2026 12:40 pm
Cube Highways Trust secures 1,150 crore through AAA-rated NCDs

The NCDs are proposed to be utilised towards refinancing.

4 Oct 2026 10:11 am
Indian envoy to US meets US Senator Angela Alsobrooks

Kwatra said he also highlighted the vibrant Indian diaspora's contributions to strengthening Indias ties with Maryland as well

4 Oct 2026 9:44 am
Sikkim pollution control bureau pushes 4-way waste segregation under new rules

Tamang cautions against burning, burying or dumping waste, and littering on streets, open public spaces, drains and water bodies

4 Oct 2026 9:29 am
Russia to take 70,000 Indian skilled workers this year, Jaishankar tells parliamentary panel

Jaishankar briefed the parliamentary committee on trade, investment, energy cooperation, Ukraine conflict and efforts to secure Indians serving in Russia

3 Oct 2026 10:00 pm
Bandus Blockbusters for October 4, 2026

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

3 Oct 2026 9:21 pm
US Market Outlook: Dollar, Yield stay strong

The outlook remains bullish and there is more room to rise

3 Oct 2026 9:20 pm
Flydubai flight 1073: How passengers and off-duty pilots helped avert a crash

The incident raised questions about the cockpit attack, passenger intervention, pilot screening and the investigation into what happened aboard.

3 Oct 2026 7:57 pm
Tens of thousands protest across Spain over housing crisis, demand government action

Saturdays demonstrations followed a parliamentary setback for measures intended to address growing public anger over housing-related concerns

3 Oct 2026 7:44 pm
Trump announces $90 Medicare payment for more than 20 million Americans

The proposed payments come as the Trump administration announces additional financial measures for Americans ahead of Novembers midterm elections

3 Oct 2026 7:33 pm
Flydubai co-pilot attempted terrorist attack during flight, UAE says

Passengers and crew intervened after the co-pilot attacked the captain, allowing a reserve pilot to take control and land

3 Oct 2026 3:39 pm
3 Oct 2026 3:30 pm
CII welcomes RoDTEP extension, seeks five-year policy horizon for exporters

The extension comes as Indias merchandise exports recorded strong growth during April-August, while the government targets $1 trillion exports this fiscal year

3 Oct 2026 3:20 pm
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3 Oct 2026 3:06 pm
Resilience of financial system not a guarantee against future vulnerabilities: RBI Guv

Todays resilience may not necessarily imply tomorrows immunity, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says as he flags increasing exogenous systemic risks

3 Oct 2026 1:54 pm
GIFT City has rules for family offices to go global, but capital controls remain a hurdle

GIFT Citys offshore Family Investment Fund regime allows Indian family offices to access global markets, as outbound schemes raise about $1.1 billion

3 Oct 2026 1:40 pm
SEBI working on second surveillance system to identify 'bad elements' among listed cos: Varshney

Focus on listed entities also extends to companies seeking to enter the capital market, particularly through small IPOs, Whole-Time Member Kamlesh Varshney says

3 Oct 2026 12:34 pm
Nayara Energy hikes petrol by 5, diesel by 3

The latest increase comes amid renewed pressure on fuel retailers from higher global energy prices and follows a series of price adjustments by Nayara this year as refiners grapple with the impact of geopolitical disruptions on crude and product markets

3 Oct 2026 12:24 pm
2 workers dead, 2 injured in blast at TIL Healthcares Sri City plant

According to police, the blast occurred in the wee hours today, and the investigation is on

3 Oct 2026 11:45 am
What is Patel Report? FBIs new classified, internal document chronicles its past failures

FBI Director Kash Patel's critics say his scrutiny of his predecessors is part of an effort to rewrite history in favour of US President Donald Trump

3 Oct 2026 10:55 am
Flydubai cockpit attack: Co-pilot identified as Omani citizen

Al-Hammami was reportedly barred from flying previously by Omani authorities for his radical ideological views, the Wall Street Journal reported

3 Oct 2026 10:35 am
Who pays? Understanding climate justice ahead of COP31

Why do those who contributed the least to global warming have to suffer the most, climate experts ask

3 Oct 2026 10:33 am
Delhi logs minimum temperature of 23.2 deg C; IMD forecasts sunny skies

Safdarjung, representative of the city's weather, recorded a minimum temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius, 0.9 degree above the normal and same as a day before

3 Oct 2026 10:13 am
Why Indias gold loan boom is becoming a story about financial inclusion

The story of Indias gold loan market growth is a tale of a way to tap into the existing deep pool of gold holdings in Indian homes, in order to extend credit to more families

3 Oct 2026 9:48 am
Vast majority of G20 countries reject US stance on excess industrial capacity, forced labour

Only Mexico, Argentina join US statement on forced labour in supply chains

3 Oct 2026 9:47 am
From gold consumer to global powerhouse: How India refines, designs, and dominates

Indias true global influence stems not from pulling ore out of the ground, but from what happens after imported bullion arrives at its ports

3 Oct 2026 9:22 am
Centre fortifies Indias AI mission with Sovereign Compute Pool amid rising GPU costs

The official said that the government is also preparing further bids for additional computing capacity, as it seeks to build a government-controlled pool of AI compute alongside capacity sourced from private providers

2 Oct 2026 8:43 pm
Indian start-ups being acquired 2X faster as incumbents look to buy capabilities

Beyond acquisitions, IPO timelines have also shortened with the average years from first funding to IPO going down from 14 years to 8.5 years

2 Oct 2026 7:50 pm
Indias Defence startups look beyond drones, towards maritime opportunities

The move is also opening opportunities in adjacent areas such as marine navigation, sensing and surveillance for State governments and civilian maritime communities

2 Oct 2026 7:38 pm
Coal India ramps up supplies in September as power demand rises

CILs coal production grew by 9.18 per cent to 53.50 mt compared with 49 mt last year

2 Oct 2026 7:00 pm
Nabard subsidiary Nabkisan lists Indias first WASH social bond; raises 180 crore

The issue received strong investor interest and was oversubscribed 1.8 times

2 Oct 2026 5:56 pm
India does not have structural excess manufacturing capacity: Goyal at G20

He also said industrial capacity in itself is not the issue; however, distortions can arise where geographical concentration of production is driven by hidden subsidies and support

2 Oct 2026 3:30 pm
No supply restrictions on dealers: Nayara Energy

The Rosneft-backed private sector oil marketing company (OMC) assured of maintaining adequate stocks at its more than 7,100 retail outlets (ROs).

2 Oct 2026 2:07 pm
Nothing imminent: US Trade Representative Greer on India trade deal; Modi, Trump to talk soon

Greer said Trump and Modi may have another phone call very soon to assess the progress on the trade deal

2 Oct 2026 12:29 pm
Electric motorcycle sales gain traction, but capacity still far ahead of demand

Indias electric motorcycle makers, including Revolt, Oben, Ultraviolette, and Matter, are seeing registrations rise, but sales remain a fraction of the industrys capacity

2 Oct 2026 12:16 pm
Goyal meets trade ministers of France, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Korea

Goyal held the meetings with the trade ministers on Thursday on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting in Milwaukee

2 Oct 2026 12:02 pm
Maharashtra is Indias launchpad; 43% of Adani Groups 6 lakh crore blueprint completed or underway, says Pranav Adani

The investment blueprint spans sectors including energy, aviation and aero-districts, urban regeneration, data centres and coal gasification, Adani said at the launch of Invest Maharashtra in Mumbai on Friday.

2 Oct 2026 11:56 am
TCS buys Best Buys India GCCs to transform into AI Capability Centres

TCS will merge Best Buy India employees into its global organisation

2 Oct 2026 11:19 am
TN CM Vijay rolls out expanded free bus travel for women

Over 8.4 million women will benefit daily from the expanded free bus scheme, including deluxe and express services, the government said

2 Oct 2026 10:58 am
Trump says Iran will be hit 'very hard' if it is behind copilot who tried to crash flight to Israel

Trump issued the warning as investigators worked to determine why the copilot stabbed the flight's captain, causing the FlyDubai plane to plummet before others on board stopped the attack and landed the airliner in Saudi Arabia

2 Oct 2026 10:24 am
PM Modi has 'good ideas' for settlement of Ukraine conflict: Putin

Putin made the remarks on Thursday at the annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club, according to state-run TASS news agency

2 Oct 2026 9:55 am