Cherry or tabasco? How weight-loss drugs could reshape perfume trends
Fragrance makers are exploring whether changes in appetite, smell and taste among GLP-1 users could influence luxury perfume demand and product innovation.
Central Bank of India reports technical glitch in RTGS outward system
Central Bank said that no customer suffered any financial loss on account of the incident. The lender has not attributed the disruption to a cyberattack and said the root cause is still under examination.
The NSE and BSE will remain closed on October 20 for Dussehra. With 12 of the 16 scheduled stock market holidays for 2026 already passed, three more holidays remain after the October closure. These include Diwali-Balipratipada on November 10, Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 24 and Christmas on December 25.
Ixigo shares rally 13% after travel platform reports all-time high profit
Ixigo shares jumped after the travel platform reported a record Q2 profit of Rs 63.42 crore, partly boosted by the sale of its stake in Freshbus. Gross transaction value rose 22% year-on-year to Rs 5,304.47 crore, while revenue grew 13% to Rs 320.96 crore and contribution margin increased 14% to Rs 124.86 crore.
ICICI Bank share price target after Q2 results: What are Jefferies, other analysts saying?
ICICI Bank shares rose after Q2FY27 net profit increased 20.1% year-on-year to Rs 14,843 crore, while net interest income grew 17.7% to Rs 25,339 crore. Jefferies maintained its Buy rating with a target price of Rs 1,750, implying 25% upside, citing improving margins and expectations of 16% core profit CAGR over FY26-29.
11 years, zero net FII flow: How a $64 billion outflow erased 9 years of equity buying
Foreign institutional investors have dramatically pulled back from Indian equities, reversing nearly nine years of consistent investment. A massive $63.6 billion in outflows occurred, particularly pronounced in 2026. Industries suffering the most include financial services, automobiles, and oil and gas. Although domestic investors have somewhat mitigated the foreign sell-off, the prospects for renewed foreign investments appear grim, with rising bond yields and energy costs dampening interest.
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JioHotstar collaborates with DGO for streaming service launch in Nepal
Amit Malhotra, head of International Business in JioStar, said, With DGO, we can give that audience a much broader offering.
Rajinikanths Jailer 2 mints 321 crore at box office
The film is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar.
Signpost India turns Bengalurus Majestic Metro into a digital art showcase
The experience was launched on October 17, 2026, with a midnight art soire titled Stone to Life
ICICI Bank Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 20% YoY to Rs 14,843 crore, NII rises 18%
ICICI Bank Q2 Results: Private lender ICICI Bank reported a net profit of Rs 14,843 crore in the second quarter of financial year 2027, marking 20.1% year-on-year increase from Rs 12,359 crore posted in the same period last year.
8 small, midcap stocks with upside potential of up to 50%. How many are in your portfolio?
PL Capital remains cautious after the Niftys eight-week losing streak, warning against expectations of a V-shaped recovery. Despite market uncertainty, the brokerage favours eight small and midcap stocks, including CESC, Amber Enterprises and Healthcare Global, citing potential upside of 13-50%.
From crypto trades to classroom dreams: A 23-year-olds mission to build a school
Aditya Sharma is trying an offbeat route to fund a school in a Rajasthan village that shares its name with a blockchain network
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
Large dogs age faster than smaller breeds, DNA study suggests
Researchers analysed blood samples from hundreds of pet dogs to examine how DNA methylation patterns vary with age, size and sex
Serena Williams, Olympic gold and nine egos: Abhinav Bindras playbook for corporate India
Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra says exceptional performance does not require exceptional confidence a lesson drawn from a 22-year sporting career marked by self-doubt, difficult team dynamics and relentless preparation that now shapes his approach to business and investing.
Ladakh launches high-altitude safari for tourists to watch elusive snow leopards
The administration described it as Indias first high-altitude wildlife safari and said the programme was aimed at bringing together tourism, conservation and local livelihoods.
Elon Musks fortune hits $1.04 trillion, boosted by SpaceX and Tesla
Renewed optimism around his companies has lifted the worlds richest persons wealth, with gains in both stocks driving the rebound
British novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
Archer became a prominent Conservative politician before a 2001 conviction for perjury and perverting the course of justice
Maneka Gandhi turns entrepreneur; launches vegan pet food brand Woofly
After decades of relying on donations, the former Union minister is betting on a 40 per 100 gram vegan dog-food brand to create a sustainable funding stream for animal welfare
Jeff Bezos Earth Fund has announced more than $25 million in new ocean conservation grants across five Pacific nations. The funding will support marine protection and sustainable management across more than 625,000 square miles. The latest awards bring the funds Pacific commitment to $63.3 million of its planned $100 million.
Amazon ramps up Ashray centres and vans for gig workers ahead of festival season
Adds 50 more to the existing centres taking the total to 200 across India, to add 50 more by year end
Neighbours in Mumbai fondly recall hero pilot Smit Machchhar, pray for his speedy recovery
Friends of the family came together to help Machchhars parents fly to Saudi Arabia to be with their son, who is receiving treatment for injuries suffered during the fight with his co-pilot
Dating apps see demand for deeper connections
The survey of 1,000 single Indians aged 18-45 across major metropolitan and Tier 1 cities found that 40% currently use a dating app, while 55% said they were likely or very likely to use one in the next 12 months
59,000-crore screen bet puts Value of Attention to test at FICCI Frames
FICCI Frames 2026 opens in Mumbai today as theatrical film investment is estimated to surge 30% to 15,000 crore in FY27
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery merger: A timeline of the $110 billion deal
The proposed transaction has undergone competing bids, regulatory scrutiny, legal challenges and negotiations since Warner Bros Discovery began considering strategic options
Sleep talking explained: Why does the brain make us speak while asleep?
From childhood conversations to night-time whispers, sleep talking offers a glimpse into how the brain behaves during different stages of sleep
Thiruvananthapuram's 'Emerald Island': A 167-year-old zoo caught in relocation debate
Chief Minister V D Satheesan recently suggested moving the zoo to Neyyar or another forest area, saying wild animals should be kept closer to their natural habitat
The family of biker Sia demands the arrest of two remaining suspects. Kalyan Bainsla and Lovneesh were produced before the court after police remand. Sia's father thanked the Haryana government for constituting a Special Investigation Team. The SIT has identified four people involved in the incident so far. The family's fight is against crime and not any specific community.
Thousands of used milk bottles found a new purpose in a Shanghai road project. Recyclers often struggled with these bottles due to milk residue contamination. Dow and Shiny Meadow collaborated to turn this plastic waste into road paving material. This initiative aimed to reduce plastic waste and create infrastructure applications. The project demonstrated a circular journey for packaging materials.
Global Fintech Fest 2026: Big ideas, bigger crowds and some reality check
In 2025, GFF had already established its scale with 1 lakh-plus footfall, 8,000-plus companies, 1,000-plus speakers, 500-plus investors and a packed calendar of sessions, showcases, workshops and closed-door conversations. GFF 2026 demonstrated its depth.
Mammootty turns 75, celebrates five decades of cinematic excellence
Political leaders, filmmakers and artists joined fans in celebrating an actor whose career has spanned more than five decades and 400 films
Group captain Abhinandan Varthaman who shot down Pak jet after Balakot strikes joins private airline
TOI ground report from across India: When school means buffaloes and buckets
A day after highlighting the plight of govt schools in Rajasthan, TOI reporters did a ground check in many other states. They found the story across India - leaking school buildings, absent teachers & lack of toilets. Keralam, though, is an exception.
Thrissur teen develops AI-powered system for dam management
His innovation, AcoustiNode Systems, has been selected among the Top 40 candidates of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
'Not charity': Nepal seeks compensation from major industrial emitters for deadly flood
HYBE India expands talent hunt initiative to eight more cities
The South Korean entertainment giant, which recently opened its India branch, will extend its on-ground search to Lucknow, Dimapur, Kohima, Shillong, Jaipur, Indore, Goa and Kochi following a strong response to the first round of auditions.
GenZ is ambitious, but does not equate ambition with hierarchy, shows survey
Young workers are willing to work hard, but increasingly want meaning, autonomy, flexibility and skill development rather than titles alone, it finds.
Kerala: DTDC launches Vallam Express to deliver parcels to water-bound communities
The service has initially been launched in Kuttanad, an Alappuzha sub-district comprising 14 villages and serving a population of approximately two lakh people
KKR to buy minority stake in BookMyShow amid Indias live events boom
The deal comes as Indias entertainment industry undergoes rapid expansion, attracting global investors and intensifying competition among major digital platforms.
Gujarat releases 20 blackbucks into Kutchs Banni Grassland
The initiative aims to rebuild the grasslands native herbivore community and strengthen ecological processes while supporting long-term biodiversity conservation efforts
