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Gunmen Fire on LNG Tanker Off Yemen as Attacks on Gulf Shipping Spread Beyond Hormuz
A skiff with seven armed men fired on an LNG tanker 140 nautical miles off Yemen's Al Mukalla, capping a day of tanker attacks from the Gulf to the Arabian Sea.
Rival Rallies Face Off in London's Parliament Square as Anti-CEC Protests Reach the Diaspora
Hundreds rallied at the Gandhi statue in London against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR exercise, with Dhruv Rathee speaking, as pro-Modi groups held a counter-protest.
Trump Waives Graham Act Russia Tariffs, Sparing India From 100% Levy for Now
Trump has suspended the Graham Act's Russia-linked tariffs a day before the deadline, lifting an immediate 100% tariff threat over India's oil purchases.
Quit India Was Crushed Within Months. What It Changed Was the Cost of Ruling India
The 1942 Quit India Movement lost its leaders by dawn and was suppressed by year-end. Our reading of what it won, who stayed out, and why the debate still matters.
Deepti Sharma and Debutant Niki Prasad Rescue India From 22/4 to Beat Zimbabwe in Raipur
India Women chased 115 with 26 balls to spare after a top-order collapse, giving Smriti Mandhana a winning start as full-time T20I captain.
France and Germany Strike Deal to Soften EU 2035 Car Rules in Exchange for Made in Europe Push
Paris and Berlin agreed to cut the 2035 car CO2 target to 90% with no offset for the rest, tied to strict local-content rules for European-made cars.
LTM Q2 Profit Slips 5% to Rs 1,398 Crore as Order Inflow Falls to $1.26 Billion
The IT firm formerly known as LTIMindtree reported a sequential profit dip and weaker deal wins, though AI-linked revenue grew 47% and margins held steady.
PNB Q2 Profit Rises 12.8% to Record Rs 5,532 Crore; Bank Holds Off on Deposit Rate Hikes
Punjab National Bank posted a record quarterly profit, raised its FY27 credit growth guidance and said it sees no need yet to lift deposit rates after the RBI hike.
Zelenskyy Asks EU for 70 Billion Euros More for 2027 and 300 Patriot Interceptors
At the Brussels summit, Zelenskyy put Ukraine's 2027 war bill at 155 billion euros and asked the EU to find at least 70 billion euros on top of its existing loan.
Federal Bank Posts Record Rs 1,386 Crore Q2 Profit as Bad Loans Fall to Decade Lows
Federal Bank's September-quarter profit rose 45% to an all-time high, helped by a 26% jump in net interest income and sharply cleaner asset quality.
Nifty IT Jumps 3.9% as TCS and Infosys Lift Sensex 414 Points for a Second Day of Gains
Software stocks did almost all the lifting on Friday as the Nifty closed at 23,146.15, while midcaps and smallcaps ended slightly lower.
Centre Nearly Halves Diesel Export Duty to Rs 8.5 a Litre, Raises Petrol Levy Five-Fold
The windfall levy on diesel exports falls to Rs 8.5 per litre from Rs 16, while petrol exports now attract Rs 2.5 per litre for the next fortnight.
Cyient DLM Sinks 19% as Margin Guidance Cut Overshadows a Record Order Book
The EMS maker's shares crashed after Q2 margins missed estimates and FY27 EBITDA guidance was trimmed to 9-10%, prompting broker downgrades.
Indonesian Stocks Crash 11% as MSCI Proposes Stripping Emerging-Market Status
Jakarta's main index suffered its worst day since 1998 after MSCI proposed reclassifying Indonesia as a standalone market over governance concerns.
Reliance Hits Back at Musk, Says Jio's Own Satellite Services Still Await Clearances
RIL rejected Elon Musk's claim that oligarchs are blocking Starlink in India, saying the same approval process applies to all applicants, Jio included.
Trump Drops Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter's Execution After Backlash
Trump says Nidal Hasan will still face a firing squad on December 3, but the execution will not be broadcast, reversing a plan announced by the Pentagon.
Fusion CX IPO Day 2: Issue Fully Covered as Retail Hits 3.92 Times; QIBs Still Barely Bidding
The Rs 702 crore Fusion CX IPO was 1.16 times subscribed by Thursday evening, but institutions had bid for just 5% of their quota ahead of Friday's close.
Gulf-EU Summit in Riyadh Postponed as Houthi Attacks Keep Saudi Capital's Airport Shut
The second GCC-EU leaders' summit, due on October 24 in Riyadh, has been put off with no new date as Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia continue.
Tech Mahindra Q2 Profit Jumps 33% to Rs 1,586 Crore; Board Recommends First Bonus Issue Since 2015
Tech Mahindra's September-quarter profit rose 32.7% as EBIT margin widened to 14.8%, and its board proposed a 1:1 bonus and a Rs 15 interim dividend.
Wipro Q2 Profit Slips 1.4% as Large-Deal Bookings Drop 58%; Q3 Guide Points to Flat Revenue
Wipro's September-quarter profit fell to Rs 3,200.6 crore while large-deal bookings sank 58.6% sequentially, and its Q3 outlook allows for a decline.
Caller Name Display Becomes Mandatory on 4G and 5G From November 1 as DoT Orders CNAP Rollout
DoT has directed telecom operators to switch on Calling Name Presentation by default for 4G and 5G users from November 1, showing a caller's registered name.
Nestle India Shares Slide Up to 9% Even as Q2 Profit Jumps 36% to Rs 1,027 Crore
Nestle India's September-quarter profit rose 36% and sales 20%, in line with estimates, but the stock fell nearly 9% intraday on margin worries.
Supreme Court Issues Notice to CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Opposition's SIR Plea, Says Nobody Can Browbeat Judiciary
The Supreme Court sought responses from the Election Commission on the INDIA bloc's voter-roll petition, while also issuing notice on a plea against the bloc's march to the court.
Trump to Decide on Russia-Oil Tariffs Within About 10 Days, US Envoy Sergio Gor Says
US Ambassador Sergio Gor said Trump must decide within roughly 10 days whether to use a law allowing up to 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers like India.
Zetwerk's Rs 5,012 Crore IPO Opens to Thin Bids as Loss-Making Platform Tests Investor Appetite
Zetwerk's IPO was subscribed just 0.07 times by early afternoon on day one, after the loss-making manufacturing platform raised Rs 2,251 crore from anchors.
IDBI Bank Slides Up to 7.5% as Fairfax's Rs 81 Price Disappoints After Pre-Deal Rally
IDBI Bank shares fell up to 7.5% after the Centre picked Fairfax to buy a 60.72% stake at Rs 81 a share, well below Wednesday's close of about Rs 90.
Sahajanand Medical Technologies IPO Opens: Rs 475 Crore Pure OFS Draws Slow First-Morning Bids
The stent and heart-valve maker's Rs 327-344 IPO opened on Thursday and was subscribed just 0.03 times by mid-morning, with no QIB bids yet.
Sensex Adds 1,000 Points but Smallcaps Fall: A Narrow Rally Led by IT Heavyweights
The Sensex jumped over 1,000 points by late morning as Brent eased, yet the Nifty Smallcap 100 slipped more than 1% in a rally carried by a few large caps.
Cabinet Clears Rs 2,010 Crore Festive Bonus for 11.4 Lakh Railway Employees
The 78-day productivity-linked bonus is capped at Rs 17,951 per worker, with the outlay up about 8% from last year as railway headcount covered rises.
Groww Q2 Profit Rises 54% to Rs 726 Crore as F&O Share of Revenue Falls to 45%
Groww's parent grew revenue 47% in the September quarter while cutting its reliance on equity derivatives, though profit dipped about 1% from Q1.
Jio Platforms Sets Rs 1,065-1,119 Price Band for Record Rs 30,213 Crore IPO Opening October 21
Jio Platforms fixed a Rs 1,065-1,119 band for its fresh-issue IPO, which opens October 21 and could raise Rs 30,213 crore, India's largest ever.
Keemo Paul's Five-Wicket Burst and Shai Hope's 102 Level T20I Series 2-2 in Hyderabad
West Indies posted 247/3 and then beat India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad, levelling the series 2-2 before Saturday's decider.
US Inflation Climbs to 3.7% in September as Gasoline Jumps 9.1% in a Month
Hotter-than-expected US consumer prices, driven by energy, put pressure on the Federal Reserve three weeks before the midterm elections.
Wholesale Inflation at 11.39% Knocks 99 Points Off the Nifty as Pharma Slides 1.3%
A hotter WPI print pushed bond yields up and dragged rate-sensitive stocks, sending the Nifty to 22,622.70 despite gains in IT and FMCG.
Canara Bank Q2 Profit Rises 8% to Rs 5,175 Crore as Lower Provisions Lift Shares Nearly 5%
Canara Bank's September-quarter profit rose 8.4% to Rs 5,175 crore on 20% NII growth and lower bad-loan provisions; the stock gained nearly 5%.
HD Fire Protect IPO Crosses 9 Times Subscription on Day 2 as NII Demand Tops 24 Times
HD Fire Protect's Rs 712 crore IPO was subscribed 9.05 times by midday on day two, nearly doubling its day-one tally as NII and retail bids climbed.
Bank of Baroda Says It Has Not Been Served BR Shetty's $15 Billion Suit; Shares Slip 3%
Bank of Baroda told exchanges it has not received NMC founder BR Shetty's $15 billion Bombay High Court suit and will defend it firmly if served.
IT Shares Carry the Nifty for a Second Day as $106 Brent Keeps a Lid on the Rally
Nifty IT rose over 1.5% on Wednesday morning while PSU banks and pharma slipped, leaving the Sensex and Nifty pinned near Tuesday's close.
L Murugan Quits Union Council of Ministers and Rajya Sabha to Rebuild BJP in Tamil Nadu
MoS L Murugan has resigned from the Modi government and the Rajya Sabha, saying he will work full-time on the BJP's Tamil Nadu base before 2029.
Tata Elxsi Q2: Margin Widens to 21.9% as Profit Holds at Rs 170 Crore
Tata Elxsi grew Q2 FY27 revenue 15% to Rs 1,055.7 crore and lifted its EBITDA margin to 21.9%, but net profit stayed flat at Rs 170.3 crore.
Transformers and Rectifiers Q2 Profit More Than Doubles; Order Book Hits Rs 7,237 Crore
TARIL's Q2 FY27 consolidated profit more than doubled to about Rs 80 crore on 61% revenue growth, with new Changodar capacity due around Diwali.
Yuvraj Singh Joins Delhi Capitals as Assistant and Batting Coach for IPL 2027
Yuvraj Singh has taken his first formal coaching job, joining Delhi Capitals as assistant and batting coach alongside head coach Sourav Ganguly.
Amit Shah Urges BIMSTEC Nations to Deny Terror Networks Any Safe Haven in the Region
At BIMSTEC's first Home Ministers' Meeting, Amit Shah sought faster intelligence sharing, extradition help and joint action on drugs and terror finance.
Harmanpreet to Lead India at Asian Champions Trophy in Punjab as Krishan Pathak Returns
Hockey India named an 18-member squad, led by Harmanpreet Singh, for the Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5.
NPCI Defers UPI Merchant Fee Until After Diwali; Fintech Stocks Recover Intraday Losses
NPCI has pushed the 0.4% MDR on select UPI merchant payments, due October 15, to just after Diwali, with a new date still to be notified.
Sensex Jumps 1,109 Points as Sitharaman Opens the Door to an LTCG and STT Debate
A late surge lifted the Sensex 1.54% to 73,033.78 after the Finance Minister said she would hear out investors on capital gains tax and STT.
IMF Raises India Growth Forecast to 7% as World Economy Strains Under Oil Shock
The IMF lifted India's 2026 growth projection by 0.6 percentage point to 7%, even as it warned that the West Asia war and costly energy weigh on the world.
Kospi Plunges Over 7% Below 6,000 as Chip Sell-Off Triggers Trading Curb
South Korea's Kospi sank more than 7% on Tuesday as Samsung and SK Hynix tumbled, triggering a sell-side curb and dragging Asian markets lower.
RBL Bank Slides 8% Despite a 170% Profit Jump, Even as Sensex Climbs 680 Points
RBL Bank fell nearly 8% after Q2 profit missed estimates on higher provisions, bucking a Sensex rally led by IT stocks on Tuesday morning.
HCLTech Q2 Profit Rises 21% as AI Revenue Jumps 78%; Firm Signs Global Anthropic Partnership
HCLTech posted Rs 5,132 crore Q2 profit, a 131 bps margin jump and 78% AI revenue growth, and set up a dedicated Anthropic business unit.
HD Fire Protect Raises Rs 213 Crore From Anchor Investors; Mutual Funds Take 72% of the Book
HD Fire Protect allotted 78.64 lakh shares at Rs 271 to anchors a day before its Rs 712 crore all-OFS IPO opens on October 13.
Nifty's Bearish Engulfing Candle Erases Friday's Rally as Sensex Sheds 548 Points
Nifty closed at 22,363 after a 1,200-point Sensex intraday swing, leaving analysts watching the 22,200 support as smallcaps quietly rose 1.4%.
Police Halt INDIA Bloc March to Supreme Court; Rahul Gandhi Files Writ Against Election Commission
Stopped at Bhagwan Das Road, opposition leaders filed Rahul Gandhi v. Election Commission of India minutes before the Supreme Court's filing counter shut.
Retail Inflation Hits 23-Month High of 5.54% as Onion Prices More Than Double
CPI inflation rose to 5.54% in September from 4.83%, with food inflation at 7.74% and rural inflation crossing 6% for the first time in the new series.
Robert Hall and Michael Woodford Win 2026 Nobel Economics Prize for Grounding Stabilisation Policy in Micro Behaviour
Americans Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the 2026 economics Nobel for the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation.
UK Says Iran's Revolutionary Guard 'Almost Certainly' Directed RAF Fairford Plot; 29 Nations Back Attribution
PM Andy Burnham formally blamed Iran's IRGC for the RAF Fairford plot, summoned Tehran's envoy and sanctioned two Iranians; 29 countries backed the finding.
Rupee Jumps Over 1% as RBI's Oil Window and Hedging Curbs Cut Dollar Demand
The rupee opened near 95.7 per dollar on Monday, up about a rupee, after the RBI moved oil firms' dollar buying off-market and tightened hedging rules.
Arshdeep's Three Wickets Help India Beat West Indies by 14 Runs in Indore for 2-1 Lead
India posted 223 in Indore despite a mid-innings collapse, then Arshdeep Singh's 3/44 held West Indies to 209/7 for a 2-1 series lead.
Djibouti Shipwreck Death Toll Climbs to 139 as 30 More Bodies Are Recovered
The UN migration agency says at least 139 people died when a boat bound for Yemen capsized off Djibouti, with 84 still missing.
Zelenskyy Offers Elections if Putin Agrees to a 60-Day Ceasefire, Answering Trump
Responding to Trump's call for a new Ukrainian leader, Zelenskyy said he will hold elections if Russia accepts a 60-day full ceasefire.
Supreme Court Holds Rare Sunday Sitting on Delhi Protest Detentions and Metro Shutdown
A special Supreme Court bench is hearing a habeas plea over detained opposition leaders and a contempt case over Delhi's Metro closures during the anti-CEC protest.
Riyadh Airport Halts Operations After Fresh Attack Leaves Several Injured
Saudi Arabia suspended operations at Riyadh's King Khalid airport after a new attack injured several people, the third strike on the hub in four days.
Trump Says Ukraine Needs a New President, Blaming Zelenskyy for High Diesel Prices
Trump said it is time for Ukraine to get a new president, a day after striking a deal to buy Russian diesel that Kyiv says will fund Moscow's war.
DMart Q2 Profit Rises 8.5% to Rs 743 Crore, but Margins Slip as Sales Jump 18%
Avenue Supermarts grew Q2 revenue 17.8% to Rs 19,644 crore, but profit rose just 8.5% as EBITDA and net margins narrowed. It added 15 stores.
Delhi Police Detain Around 500 Including Dhruv Rathee and CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Ahead of Anti-CEC Protest
Police held about 500 people, pulled CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke off a plane and sealed central Delhi to stop a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Hurricane Isaias Hits Florida Panhandle as Category 2, Leaving Over 600,000 Without Power
Isaias came ashore near Destin, Florida, with 105 mph winds, the first US hurricane landfall since 2024, before weakening as it pushed inland.
Anand Rathi Wealth Q2: Adjusted Profit Up 22%, Reported Profit Down to Rs 89 Crore as AUM Tops Rs 1.08 Lakh Crore
Anand Rathi Wealth's adjusted Q2 FY27 profit rose 22% to Rs 121.9 crore, but reported profit fell. It declared a Rs 4 interim dividend.
Brussels Anti-Austerity March Draws 30,000 as Masked Youths Clash With Police
About 30,000 people marched in Brussels against Belgium's budget cuts, while masked youths clashed with riot police who used tear gas and water cannon.
INDIA Bloc Takes 'Vote Chori' Charge to President Murmu, Says She Asked for Proof
A 10-member opposition delegation handed President Murmu a memorandum demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's exit, a halt to SIR and a return to paper ballots.
Poonawalla Fincorp Q2 Profit Rises 22% to Rs 375 Crore as Bad Loans and Credit Costs Ease
Poonawalla Fincorp's September-quarter profit rose 21.8% sequentially to Rs 375 crore, with margins widening and gross NPAs falling to 1.20%.
Shai Hope's 45-Ball Hundred Powers West Indies to a 250-Run Chase as India Lose in Ranchi
West Indies chased 250 with nine balls to spare in the second T20I, levelling the five-match series 1-1 despite Sanju Samson's 82.
US Sanctions the International Criminal Court Itself, Hours After Ex-ICC Judge Navi Pillay Wins Nobel
Washington moved from sanctioning ICC judges to sanctioning the court as an institution, threatening its banking, software and other services.
Ethiopia Tells UN It Must Defend Itself Against Eritrea's 'All-Out Invasion' of Tigray
In its first formal statement on the incursion, Addis Ababa says Eritrean troops have pushed up to 60 km into Tigray, raising fears of a new Horn of Africa war.
Navi Pillay, South African Jurist of Indian Tamil Origin, Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee honoured the 85-year-old former UN human rights chief for her work to promote peace and international law.
Sensex, Nifty Snap Eight-Week Losing Streak as Friday Rally Adds 879 Points
A 1.23% Friday jump left the Sensex up about 0.8% for the week, ending the longest weekly losing run for Indian equities since 2001.
Fusion CX Sets Rs 275-289 Price Band for Rs 702 Crore IPO Opening October 14
The Kolkata-based customer experience and BPO firm seeks a valuation of about Rs 4,172 crore, with listing slated for October 22.
Hexaware Shares Jump 12% After It Signs a Multi-Year Partnership With Anthropic
Hexaware becomes a Preferred Partner in Anthropic's Claude Partner Network, putting Claude at the core of its Zerovity and AgentVerse platforms.
Hospital Stocks Rally Up to 5% as Centre Moves to Cap Cancer Drug Margins at 30%
Fortis, Apollo, Max and Yatharth gained as reports said a 30% trade margin cap on 110 anti-cancer drugs would hit hospital earnings less than feared.
TCS Lifts Sensex 800 Points Off a 32-Month Low as IT Stocks Lead Friday's Rebound
TCS jumped nearly 5% after its Q2 numbers, pulling the Sensex back above 72,400 by mid-morning a day after a 1,045-point rout.
Amazon Says Great Indian Festival 2026 Orders Doubled on Opening Day
Amazon India says its festive sale opened with more than twice last year's orders, led by premium phones, big-screen TVs, fashion and beauty.
Six Debutants as New-Look India Women Lose 0-4 to Russia in Kolkata Friendly
Russia scored four times, three after the break, to beat a young India side in the first of two women's football friendlies at Kishore Bharati Krirangan.
US Unseals Torture Charges Against Maduro and Cilia Flores; Judge Denies Flores Bail
A superseding indictment in Manhattan accuses ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife of conspiring to torture detainees, including over a dozen Americans.
Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Released After 8 PM as Delhi Police Block INDIA Bloc's Jantar Mantar Sit-In
Police carried Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi away from a sit-in near Janpath on Wednesday; both were freed after 8 pm as the opposition vowed to keep protesting.
GST Council Scraps Arrest Powers, Lifts Prosecution Threshold to Rs 5 Crore and Speeds Up Refunds
The 57th GST Council meeting removed officers' arrest powers, raised the prosecution bar to Rs 5 crore and set a Rs 10,000 floor for show-cause notices.
INDIA Bloc Takes CEC Protest to Rajghat as Delhi Police Name Rahul and Priyanka in Fresh FIRs
On day three of the opposition's campaign against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, MPs headed to Rajghat as police filed three FIRs over Wednesday's clashes.
Modi Opens India Mobile Congress With Call for a Global Framework on Cyber Fraud and Deepfakes
Inaugurating IMC 2026, PM Modi said 5G now reaches every district and urged a global framework on cybercrime and deepfakes as India shifts to building tech.
Two IPO Debuts, Two Outcomes: Nityas Gems Lists at Up to 9% Premium While Vishal Nirmiti Slips Below Issue Price
Lab-grown diamond jeweller Nityas Gems opened above its Rs 75 issue price on October 8, while railway sleeper maker Vishal Nirmiti listed 2% lower.
Oil Above $104 Drags Sensex Down 1,000 Points as HPCL, BPCL and IndiGo Lead the Losers
Brent's jump past $104 hit oil marketers and airlines hardest on Thursday, pulling the Nifty toward its 52-week low a day after RBI's rate hike.
Paytm Hits 10% Lower Circuit as UPI MDR Rollout May Slip to January; MobiKwik, Pine Labs Also Slide
Fintech stocks sank on October 8 after reports that the 0.4% UPI merchant fee, due October 15, may be pushed to January 1, 2027.
Starbucks Explored a Takeover of Chipotle, Its CEO's Former Company, Report Says
Starbucks has worked with advisers on a possible bid for Chipotle, a deal that would be the largest restaurant takeover on record if it happened.
Supreme Court Asks Centre to Form Panel on Pharma Gifts to Doctors; Mankind, Zydus Shares Slip
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to set up a committee on regulating pharma companies' gifts and perks to doctors; drug stocks fell up to 3%.
US Bars Infosys, Wipro, Microsoft and Other Tech Majors From Green Card Sponsorship Route Over Fraud Claims
Washington has suspended Microsoft and several big IT services firms, including Indian names, from the PERM process used to sponsor green cards for H-1B workers.
Metal Stocks Lead a Broad Sell-Off as Sensex Ends 429 Points Lower on RBI Hike Day
Sensex closed at 72,638.70 and Nifty at 22,603 as metals fell 2.5%, FIIs kept selling and Brent hovered near USD 102 a barrel.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Defies RBI Hike Gloom to Lead Sensex Gainers After HSBC Upgrade
Kotak Mahindra Bank rose nearly 2% to about Rs 440 on Wednesday, topping Sensex gainers after HSBC upgraded it to Buy with a Rs 520 target.
Modi Marks 25 Years as Head of Government, Says Public Trust Is His Greatest Strength
PM Modi marked 25 years as head of government since becoming Gujarat CM on Oct 7, 2001, at a BJP event at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Stadium.
RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5.5% in First Hike Since 2023, Shifts to Calibrated Tightening
The RBI hiked the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.5%, changed its stance to calibrated tightening, and lifted its FY27 inflation forecast to 5.2%.
Titan Slides 4% as Jewellery Growth Misses Estimates in Q2 Business Update
Titan was the Nifty's worst performer after its Q2 update showed 21% jewellery growth, short of brokerage estimates of about 25%.
Cabinet Clears Rs 10,000 Crore SME Growth Fund and a New Transport Planning Authority
The Union Cabinet approved a Rs 10,000 crore equity fund for growth-stage SMEs and set up an Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority.
FirstCry-Backed Swara Baby Products Gets SEBI Nod for Rs 1,000 Crore IPO
India's largest contract diaper maker, majority-owned by FirstCry parent Brainbees, can now launch a Rs 1,000 crore IPO after SEBI's approval.
Francis Halzen Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for IceCube's Discovery of Cosmic Neutrinos
The Belgian-born physicist, 82, is the sole winner of this year's physics Nobel for leading the South Pole observatory that found high-energy neutrinos from deep space.
Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down as India Women's Captain Across Formats, Smriti Mandhana Set to Take Over
India's World Cup-winning skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has quit the captaincy in all formats after a BCCI review in Guwahati, but will keep playing.
Jio Platforms IPO Targets $114 Billion Valuation, Below Earlier Hopes, With Issue Likely in Week of October 19
Jio Platforms is said to be seeking about Rs 11 lakh crore for its IPO, lower than earlier estimates, with a listing targeted before October 30.
Sensex, Nifty Rally a Second Day as Dalal Street Braces for RBI's First Rate Hike Since 2023
Nifty closed at 22,776 and Sensex added 685 points on Tuesday, even as markets priced in a 25 bps repo rate hike from the RBI on Wednesday.
Sugar Stocks Rally Up to 9% as Global Sugar Prices Hit 18-Month High
Dhampur Sugar, Sakthi Sugars and Dalmia Bharat Sugar jumped over 8% as raw sugar futures climbed on supply worries in Brazil and tight Indian stocks.
INDIA Bloc MPs March on Election Commission Demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal
Opposition MPs marched from Parliament towards Nirvachan Sadan on Tuesday over the SIR voter-roll exercise, and were stopped by police near Akashvani Bhawan.
Mamaearth Parent Honasa Jumps as It Guides for Early-30s Sales Growth in Q2
Honasa Consumer shares rose as much as 10% after the company said Q2 FY27 net sales value should grow in the early thirties with younger brands up around 45%.
SRIT India Lists at a 14% Premium on NSE After Its 125-Times Subscribed IPO
SRIT India debuted at Rs 148 on the NSE on Tuesday, 13.85% above its Rs 130 issue price, though the BSE opening was more muted near Rs 140.
Trent Hits Upper Circuit as 23% Revenue Growth and 1,000th Zudio Store Revive a Lagging Stock
Trent shares jumped as much as 12% on Tuesday after a Q2 update showed standalone revenue up 23%, its fastest pace in six quarters.
US Supreme Court Appears Split on Boulder Climate Lawsuit Against Exxon and Suncor
Eight justices sparred over whether a Colorado county can seek climate damages from oil majors under state law, in the first case of the new US Supreme Court term.
Bajaj Finance Jumps 5% to Lead Sensex as Markets Snap Eight-Day Losing Streak
Bajaj Finance's 26.5% AUM growth and a Rs 17,500 crore fundraise plan powered the NBFC to the top of the Sensex as indices ended an eight-session slide.
India and Switzerland Sign Migration and Young Professionals Pacts as Modi, Parmelin Push Trade Access
Modi and Parmelin signed mobility and young professionals agreements and agreed to widen market access, defence and nuclear energy cooperation.
Saudi Aramco Cuts November Crude Prices for Asia to a Six-Year Low, Easing Costs for Indian Refiners
Aramco set Arab Light for Asia at a $5 discount to Oman/Dubai, its widest since 2020, while raising prices for Europe, a relief for Indian crude buyers.
Snapdeal Parent AceVector Lists 11.5% Below Issue Price as Orient Cables Surges 65%
Four companies debuted on Monday with sharply different outcomes, as AceVector slipped below its Rs 32 issue price while Orient Cables listed at Rs 450.
Swiss President Parmelin Begins First State Visit to India as EFTA Trade Pact Turns One
Guy Parmelin was received at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday ahead of talks with PM Modi, with trade, investment and the India-EFTA pact topping the agenda.
Takaichi Promises Japan's Food Tax Cut Without New Debt as Diet Opens 69-Day Session
Japan's PM pledged to cut the food consumption tax to 1% without deficit bonds, pitching growth and fiscal discipline together to wary bond markets.
Asian Games Close in Nagoya as India Finish Fourth With 85 Medals
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games ended on Sunday with India fourth on the table at 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze, its second-best haul ever.
Brazil Votes in Tight Lula vs Flávio Bolsonaro Race as Polls Point to an October 25 Runoff
Nearly 159 million Brazilians are voting for president, governors and Congress, with Lula narrowly ahead of Flávio Bolsonaro and a runoff widely expected.
GST Council to Weigh Scrapping Arrest Powers for Tax Officials at October 7 Meeting
The 57th GST Council meeting will consider ending administrative arrests under GST and raising the prosecution threshold from Rs 5 crore to Rs 10 crore.
Trump Forms 'Super Intelligence Force' Under DNI Jay Clayton to Steer US AI Policy
Trump has created a four-member Super Intelligence Force, led by intelligence chief Jay Clayton, to coordinate federal AI policy and report directly to him.
Yemeni Forces Strike Sanaa and Saada After Houthis Claim Attack on Aramco Site Near Riyadh
Yemen's government forces say they hit Houthi targets in Sanaa, Saada and Taiz hours after the rebels claimed a missile and drone attack on a Saudi Aramco facility.
Merz Arrives in Kyiv With Defence CEOs, Pledging 1 Billion Euros in Aid and a Joint Drone Deal
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced trip to Kyiv with defence executives, bringing €1 billion in military aid and a drone production pact.
Latvia Exit Poll Puts PM Kulbergs' United List Far Ahead, but Coalition Talks Loom
An SKDS exit poll gives Latvia's ruling United List about 35% as polls close, with six parties set to enter the 100-seat Saeima.
Shai Hope's 162 Not Out Powers West Indies to Record 352 Chase as India Take Series 2-1
West Indies chased 352 in New Chandigarh, their highest successful ODI chase, to deny India a clean sweep despite KL Rahul's unbeaten 129.
India Beat Pakistan by 19 Runs to Retain Asian Games Men's Cricket Gold
Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma powered India to 211/6 before Axar Patel and the death bowlers held off Hasan Nawaz's 96 to defend the Asian Games title.
Pranavi Urs Wins India's First Women's Golf Gold at Asian Games as Team Takes Silver
Pranavi Urs survived a final-round triple bogey to win Asian Games golf gold at 15 under, India's first golf gold since 2002, and anchored a team silver.
Trump to Send $90 Medicare Part B Payments to 20 Million Seniors a Month Before Midterms
The White House will pay a one-time $90 to over 20 million Medicare Part B enrollees from a never-used fund, weeks before the November 3 US midterms.
Congress Names Pargat Singh Punjab Chief, Aradhana Misra UP Chief Ahead of 2027 Polls
Congress replaced Raja Warring in Punjab and Ajay Rai in Uttar Pradesh, picking Pargat Singh and Aradhana Misra to lead before the 2027 elections.
G7 Agrees 100-Million-Barrel Oil Release, Led by Diesel, as Fuel Prices Bite
G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel through the IEA over four months, front-loading diesel in the first 20 days.
India Women End 44-Year Wait With Asian Games Hockey Gold, Beating China 1-0
A 10th-minute Lalremsiami strike gave India a 1-0 win over defending champions China, a first Asian Games gold since 1982 and a direct LA 2028 berth.
US Adds Just 29,000 Jobs in September as Unemployment Rises to 4.2% and Yields Fall
US payrolls grew by just 29,000 in September, far below forecasts, pushing unemployment to 4.2% and pulling Treasury yields back from two-decade highs.
India's Fertility Rate Just Fell Below Replacement. Here's Why the Real Story Is in the States
India's fertility rate has fallen to 1.9, below the 2.1 replacement level, per UNFPA and government SRS data. But population momentum means the working-age share is still rising, now 68.6% of India, a
AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj Detained at Jantar Mantar as Delhi Police Block Anti-CEC Protest
Police invoked Section 163 and shut 11 Metro stations as AAP's Delhi chief and party workers were detained at a Gandhi Jayanti protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Lovlina Borgohain Wins Asian Games 75kg Gold on Her Birthday, Joins Mary Kom in Elite Club
Lovlina beat China's Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the women's 75kg final at Aichi-Nagoya, becoming only the second Indian woman boxer to win Asian Games gold.
Teen Kumkum Mohod Leads India to First-Ever Asian Games Women's Recurve Team Gold
India beat South Korea 5-3 for a historic women's recurve team gold at Aichi-Nagoya, then took mixed team silver after losing to China.
Mahindra and Embraer Pick Nagpur for Possible C-390 Military Aircraft Assembly Line
Mahindra and Embraer have named Nagpur as the site for a C-390 final assembly facility, but only if the IAF picks the jet for its transport aircraft programme.
India to Face Australia and Pakistan in Opening Week as ICC Unveils 2027 World Cup Schedule
India open the 2027 ODI World Cup against Australia in Cape Town on October 7 and meet Pakistan in Johannesburg three days later; the final is on November 21.
US Sanctions Iran's Biggest Carmakers and Railways as Economic Pressure Campaign Widens
Washington sanctioned Iran Khodro, SAIPA, state railways and steel firms on Thursday, pushing its economic campaign beyond oil into Iran's industrial base.
Mamata Banerjee Names CEC and EC IT Chief in Bengal Rigging Charge as Abhishek Claims 150 Seats Were Swung
At a Delhi press conference, Mamata Banerjee accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar and ECI IT head Seema Khanna of manipulating Bengal's rolls and counting.
Nitesh Siwach Ends India's 64-Year Wait for a Greco-Roman Asian Games Final, Takes 97kg Silver
The 23-year-old lost the 97kg gold bout 4-0 to Japan's Yuri Nakazato but became the first Indian Greco-Roman finalist at the Asiad since 1962.
Russia Expels Hungarian Diplomats in Retaliation as Budapest's Break With the Orban Era Deepens
Moscow ordered Hungarian embassy and consulate staff to leave within two weeks, answering Budapest's expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats in September.
GST Collections Rise 14.7% to Over Rs 2.03 Lakh Crore in September as Import Revenue Jumps 26%
Gross GST collections grew 14.7% to over Rs 2.03 lakh crore in September, with import-linked revenue up 26% and net collections up 18.1%.
India Rout Sri Lanka for 45 to Set Up Asian Games Cricket Final Against Pakistan
Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 80 and a ruthless bowling effort gave India a 124-run semi-final win over Sri Lanka and a gold-medal clash with Pakistan.
Sensex Breaks Below Its April Low to Hit a Fresh 2026 Bottom as Auto Stocks Crack
The Sensex slid to a new calendar-year low near 71,500 on Thursday as auto stocks fell up to 7% and rate-hike worries grew ahead of a long weekend.
Seoul Protests After Trump Announces South Korean Funding for Alaska LNG and Eight US Nuclear Plants
South Korea says nothing is final on Alaska LNG or eight US reactors after a White House announcement it says went far beyond what was agreed.
Supreme Court Refuses to Unfreeze Mamata-Led TMC's Four Bank Accounts, Asks Calcutta HC to Hurry
The Supreme Court declined to hear the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC's plea against the freezing of four Indian Bank accounts and asked the Calcutta High Court to expedite.
Oil at $100, Treasuries at 5%: The Double Squeeze Behind Nifty's Worst September Since 2018
A Hormuz-driven oil spike and the Fed's first rate hike since 2023 hit India at the same time in September 2026, driving Rs 44,013 crore of foreign selling, pushing the rupee past 96 and sending the Nifty down 6.1%.
Aadhaar Biometric Check Now Mandatory for Subsidised LPG Refills; Commercial Cylinder Up Rs 62.50
From October 1, domestic LPG users must complete Aadhaar biometric authentication to book 14.2-kg refills at the regulated price, as commercial rates rise.
Bajaj Auto's Domestic Sales Fall 9% in September as Exports Jump 32%
Bajaj Auto sold 5,38,443 vehicles in September, up 5%, but domestic volumes fell 9% and two-wheeler dispatches at home dropped 12% before the festive season.
Moneyview Lists at 64% Premium on BSE, Beating Grey Market Expectations
Moneyview shares opened at Rs 55.61 on BSE and Rs 55 on NSE against a Rs 34 issue price, well above the roughly Rs 48.60 the grey market had signalled.
IT Stocks Defy a Weak Open as Morgan Stanley Bets on Persistent and Hexaware
Nifty IT rose over 1.4% in early trade on Morgan Stanley's challenger-IT call while the Sensex and Nifty slipped on 5.3% US yields and FII selling.
Prince Noble and Manu Francis Win Men's Skiff Silver, India's First Sailing Silver at Asian Games 2026
Fourth before the last race, India's Prince Noble and Manu Francis finished second in it to take men's skiff silver with 23 net points at Aichi-Nagoya.
Flydubai Co-Pilot Arrested After Stabbing Indian Captain and Trying to Crash Tel Aviv Flight, Israel Says
Israel says the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 stabbed the captain and sent the jet into a steep dive before a passenger and crew overpowered him.
Modi, Trump Hold First Call Since US Russia-Energy Tariff Law as Trade Deal Hangs in the Balance
PM Modi dialled President Trump on Wednesday to review trade, defence and energy ties, 12 days after a US law allowed tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil.
Shubman Gill's 223 Not Out Powers India to Record 406 Chase Against West Indies in Guwahati
Gill hit the fastest double century in ODI history as India chased 406 with 39 balls to spare to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead over West Indies.
Cabinet Raises Rabi MSPs, Clears Rs 1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Corridor and AI Traffic Grid for Delhi
Oilseeds and pulses got the biggest rabi MSP hikes while wheat rose just Rs 25, as the Cabinet also cleared GEC-III and a Delhi AI traffic system.
India Beat South Korea 2-0 to Reach Asian Games Women's Hockey Final, Will Face China for Gold
Second-half goals from Ishika and a deflected Salima Tete cross sent India's women past South Korea and into the Asian Games final against China.
Simple Energy Raises Rs 1,750 Crore in All-Equity Series C to Build a New Electric Scooter Plant
The Bengaluru EV maker's largest round, led by A Velumani's family office, will fund a new factory, higher output and new products.
SRIT India IPO Closes 125 Times Subscribed as Institutions Pour In During the Final Hours
The QIB book, near empty at noon, finished 91.84 times subscribed as SRIT India's Rs 218-crore issue drew bids worth over Rs 19,000 crore.
Two Trader Bodies Call Off October 2 'No UPI Day' After Meeting Sitharaman Over Merchant Fee
Two trader bodies dropped their planned UPI boycott after Sitharaman assured them concerns over the proposed 0.4% merchant fee would be considered.
Flydubai Flight to Tel Aviv Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Reported Cockpit Fight Between Pilots
A flydubai jet bound for Tel Aviv squawked a hijack code and landed in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after what Israeli officials described as a fight between its pilots.
INDIA Bloc Meets in Delhi as Kharge Sets Out Six Demands Over SIR and the Election Commission
Opposition parties met at Delhi's Constitution Club to plan joint action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, with Kharge listing six demands including a return to ballot papers.
India's Compound Archers Complete Asian Games Team Sweep as Mixed Pair Seals LA 2028 Quota
Sahil Jadhav starred as India won the compound mixed team and men's team golds in Aichi-Nagoya, sweeping all three team events and earning an Olympic quota.
Sensex Slides Into Bear-Market Territory in Dollar Terms as a Bruising Quarter Ends
Measured in dollars, the Sensex is down more than 20% in 2026, its worst showing since 2011, even as it edged higher on the last day of the September quarter.
SRIT India IPO Crosses 20x on Final Day as HNIs Pile In and Institutions Stay Away
SRIT India's Rs 218-crore IPO was subscribed over 20 times by early afternoon on its last day, driven by HNIs and retail, while QIB bids stayed near zero.
Venu Srinivasan Takes Tata Trusts Dispute to Charity Commissioner, Questions Noel Tata's Chairmanship
Trustee Venu Srinivasan has reportedly asked Maharashtra's Charity Commissioner to probe governance at two main Tata Trusts, widening the fight over Tata Sons' future.
Adroit Industries Lists at 75% Premium as Elevate Campuses Slips Below Issue Price
Four IPOs debuted on Wednesday with very different results: Adroit Industries soared 75%, while Rs 2,100 crore Elevate Campuses listed about 2% below its issue price.
India Women Equal Compound Archery World Record to Retain Asian Games Team Gold
Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Chikitha Taniparthi beat China 238-234 in Aichi-Nagoya, matching the world record for India's seventh gold.
Trump Launches AI-Powered America.gov, Vows Never to Stifle AI as Tech Chiefs Meet
Trump unveiled America.gov, an AI chatbot for US government services, and promised no curbs on AI as top tech CEOs gathered in Washington amid safety alarms.
Gulveer Singh Wins 5000m Bronze to Complete Asian Games Medal Hat-Trick
Gulveer Singh clocked 13:32.75 for bronze in the men's 5000m in Nagoya, adding to his 1500m and 10,000m silvers at the 2026 Asian Games.
Nifty Heads Into September's Last Session Down 5.7% as BSE Prepares to Replace Wipro
Nifty closed at 22,716.20 on Tuesday, leaving it about 5.7% lower for September with one session left, as BSE readies for its Nifty 50 debut.
RAF Fairford Suspects Released on Bail as Police Probe Possible Foreign-State Proxies
The five British men held near RAF Fairford are out on bail, and counter-terror police say they are examining whether a foreign state was behind the plot.
Trump Offers Iran Sanctions Relief and Frozen Funds for Concrete Nuclear Steps
US officials say Trump is willing to ease sanctions and unfreeze Iranian money if Tehran takes verifiable nuclear steps, as Qatari mediators push a new plan.
Delhi High Court Quashes FSSAI Order Stopping Red Bull From Using the Energy Drink Label
The Delhi HC set aside FSSAI's order barring Red Bull from calling its product an energy drink, saying the company was never given a hearing.
Neeru Dhanda Wins India's First Asian Games Women's Trap Gold With an Asian Record
Neeru Dhanda shot 28 in the women's trap final at Aichi-Nagoya, setting an Asian record and winning India's fifth gold of the 2026 Asian Games.
Rupee Breaks 96 as 190 Stocks Hit 52-Week Lows in the First 90 Minutes of Trade
The rupee slid to 96.145 per dollar and Nifty tested 22,570 on Tuesday morning as Brent topped $107 and markets began pricing RBI rate hikes.
South Korea Blames North Korean Mines for DMZ Blast, Calls It a Clear Armistice Violation
Seoul's defence minister told lawmakers North Korean mines caused last week's DMZ explosion and promised a staged response against Pyongyang.
Supreme Court Quashes NSA Detention of Sambhal Violence Accused, Fines UP Government Rs 10 Lakh
The Supreme Court struck down Mulla Afroz's NSA detention, ruling a custodial confession cannot justify it, and ordered UP to pay Rs 10 lakh in costs.
Varmora Granito Lists at 4.7% Premium on NSE After a Slow Start to Its IPO
The Morbi tile maker's shares opened at Rs 155 on NSE and Rs 152 on BSE against an issue price of Rs 148, after a 1.58 times subscribed IPO.
Moneyview IPO Closes 101.86 Times Subscribed as QIB Book Is Bid Over 230 Times
Moneyview's ₹1,092-crore IPO ended its final day 101.86 times subscribed with bids worth about ₹77,843 crore, driven by a late institutional rush.
Nvidia Adds Record $150 Billion to Share Buyback Plan
Nvidia's $150 billion buyback increase is the largest ever, topping Apple's 2024 record, as its stock trades at its cheapest valuation in over a decade.
Parul Chaudhary, Vithya Ramraj Lead India's Athletics Medal Haul on Asian Games Day 10
India won eight medals on Monday in Aichi-Nagoya, seven from athletics, as Parul Chaudhary took a second bronze and Vithya Ramraj broke a national record.
Sensex, Nifty Log Seventh Straight Loss, Close Near Six-Month Low as Brent Nears $108
The Nifty fell 1.56% to 22,780 and the Sensex lost 1,124 points as a US-Iran deadlock pushed crude higher, extending a seven-session losing run.
SiMa.ai Raises $150 Million for Physical AI Chips, With Half Its Team in Bengaluru
Physical AI chipmaker SiMa.ai raised $150 million at a $1.45 billion valuation; nearly half its workforce is based in Bengaluru.
Tata Trusts Proposes Tata Sons Restructuring to Avoid Stock Market Listing
Tata Trusts wants TESS and Tata Consulting Engineers merged into Tata Sons so the holding company sheds its NBFC status and can stay private.
Lovlina Borgohain Assures India Another Asian Games Boxing Medal With 5-0 Quarterfinal Win
The Olympic bronze medallist beat South Korea's Seong Suyeon 5-0 in the women's 75kg quarterfinal, guaranteeing India at least a bronze at Aichi-Nagoya.
Nifty Slips Below 23,000 as a 5.2% US Bond Yield and $106 Brent Squeeze Indian Equities
Nifty broke the 23,000 support on Monday as Brent crude hit $106.6 and the US 10-year yield touched 5.2% after Trump rejected Iran's Hormuz proposal.
Pincky Balhara Assures India a Kurash Medal at Asian Games 2026 With 3-0 Quarterfinal Win
Pincky Balhara beat South Korea's Lim Garam 3-0 in the women's 78kg kurash quarterfinal, guaranteeing India at least a bronze in Aichi-Nagoya.
SRIT India IPO Opens: Rs 218-Crore Fresh Issue From a Bengaluru E-Governance and Health-Tech Firm
SRIT India's Rs 218.4-crore IPO opened on September 28 at Rs 123-130 per share, with no offer-for-sale and listing set for October 6.
Five Arrested on Suspicion of Terror Plot Near RAF Fairford, the UK Base Used for US Strikes on Iran
UK counter-terror police arrested five men near RAF Fairford, a base US bombers use against Iran; Trump says they sought big damage.
Kohli Hits 55th ODI Century, Crosses 15,000 Runs as India Crush West Indies in First ODI
Virat Kohli's unbeaten 139 and Shubman Gill's 110 powered India to an eight-wicket win over West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram.
Chess Olympiad 2026: India Win Open Silver, Women Take Bronze in Samarkand
India lost its Open title to hosts Uzbekistan after a 2-2 final-round draw with Hungary, while the women's team held Georgia to claim bronze.
Abhay Singh Wins Asian Games Squash Silver After Final Loss to Ng Eain Yow
Abhay Singh took silver in men's squash singles at the Asian Games 2026 after a straight-games loss to Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow, who also secured an LA 2028 spot.
Mann Ki Baat 138: Modi Marks a Decade of Surgical Strikes, Pushes Census Self-Enumeration
In the 138th Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi marked 10 years since the 2016 surgical strikes, restated zero tolerance on terror and urged citizens to self-enumerate for the Census.
Election Commission Scraps Form 6 Affidavit Rule, Announces Transparency Steps Amid SIR Row
Facing nationwide protests over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, the Election Commission announced it would scrap the disputed Form 6 affidavit requirement, extend deadlines in Delhi and Maharashtra, and make its meeting agendas public.
Nepal Floods: Tinau River Sweeps Away Homes In Butwal As Narayani Crosses Danger Mark
Days of relentless rain have triggered fresh flooding and landslides across Nepal, with the Tinau river destroying houses in Butwal and the Narayani and Saptakoshi rivers forcing hundreds of families from their homes.
Abhay Singh, Anahat Singh Storm Into Asian Games 2026 Squash Finals, Assure India of Two Medals
Both Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh won dramatic semifinals at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya to reach the squash singles finals, guaranteeing India at least two more medals.
Trump Rejects Iran's Seven-Day Ceasefire Proposal, Eyes Resuming Strikes After US Midterms
The Wall Street Journal reports President Trump has turned down Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, telling aides he expects to resume bombing after November's midterm elections.
White House Bars CNN From Air Force One Ahead of Trump's Tennessee Trip
CNN was left off the presidential press pool for Trump's Saturday trip to a Tennessee football game, days after a federal judge ordered the network's White House credentials restored.
India Rebukes Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif at UN, Warns Terrorism Will Have 'Consequences'
India used its Right of Reply at the UN General Assembly to reject Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's remarks on Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty, invoking Osama bin Laden and Pakistan's military establishment.
India Women Beat Iran 37-34 To Retain Kabaddi Gold At Asian Games 2026
India's women's kabaddi team defended their Asian Games title with a tense 37-34 win over Iran in the gold medal match in Aichi, Japan on Saturday.
Jairam Ramesh Accuses Election Commission Of 'Illegal' Form 6 Changes That Block Gen Z Voters
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the Election Commission of unconstitutionally altering the Form 6 voter registration process, creating hurdles for first-time Gen Z voters, hours after the EC ordered special enrolment camps for young voters.
Snapdeal Parent AceVector's Rs 420-Crore IPO Opens After Raising Rs 189 Crore From Anchor Investors
AceVector, the parent of e-commerce platform Snapdeal, opened its Rs 420-crore IPO for public subscription on Friday after allotting shares worth Rs 189 crore to 14 anchor investors.
Hero Motors Shares Hit 20% Upper Circuit For Third Straight Session, Now Up 69% From IPO Price
Newly listed auto components maker Hero Motors extended its rally to a third session on Friday, climbing to Rs 141.85 and erasing its weak listing-day performance.
India's Men's And Women's Kabaddi Teams Both Storm Into Asian Games 2026 Finals
Defending champions India thrashed Nepal and Thailand in the women's and men's kabaddi semifinals respectively to set up gold-medal matches at the Asian Games 2026.
Kazakhstan Arrests Five Defence Officials After 14 Servicemen Die In Caspian Sea Training Accident
Kazakhstan detained five Defence Ministry officials, including a deputy navy commander, a day after 14 conscripts drowned when rough seas swept them off a naval vessel.
Audio Brand Mivi Enters India's Smartphone Market With Budget 5G Phone, The Mivi One
Homegrown audio accessories maker Mivi launched its first smartphone, the Mivi One 5G, entering India's crowded budget handset segment via Flipkart.
Baranica Elangovan Wins India's First-Ever Asian Games Medal in Pole Vault
Baranica Elangovan cleared 4.15m to share bronze in women's pole vault at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, becoming India's first-ever medallist in the event.
Congress Stages Nationwide Protests Demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation
Congress workers were detained and water cannons used as the party held nationwide protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over the voter rolls row.
Government Asks Edible Oil Firms to Pass On Import Duty Cut Benefits to Consumers
The Centre has directed edible oil companies to immediately revise retail prices after slashing import duties on crude and refined cooking oils ahead of the festive season.
Hurricane Nolo Strengthens Into Category 1 Storm, Set for Closest Pass Near Hawaii
Hurricane Nolo intensified to Category 1 strength south of Hawaii, with forecasters warning of catastrophic flooding as it makes its closest approach to the Big Island.
Liqvd Digital India IPO Closes 1.58 Times Subscribed, HNIs Lead Demand
Liqvd Digital India's Rs 39 crore SME IPO closed on Friday subscribed 1.58 times overall, with big HNI investors bidding over 10 times their quota.
PB Fintech, Insurance Stocks Extend Slide Even as Sensex, Nifty Close Higher
PB Fintech fell further on Friday, a day after its worst-ever session, even as the Sensex and Nifty closed higher led by auto and realty stocks.
Union Cabinet Set to Approve Revamped Investment Treaty Framework to Woo Foreign Capital
India's Cabinet is expected to soon clear a new model Bilateral Investment Treaty that protects taxation rights while easing terms for foreign investors.
India Women's Hockey Team Beats Hosts Japan 3-1 to Storm Into Asian Games Semifinals
India's women's hockey team beat hosts Japan 3-1 at the Asian Games 2026, staying unbeaten through the pool stage and booking a semifinal spot.
Ola Electric Shares Sink 9% as Board Weighs Fresh Rights Issue
Ola Electric stock fell over 9% on Friday after four straight days of gains, as investors braced for a board decision on a proposed rights issue.
Orient Cables IPO Opens: Rs 552-Crore Issue Draws Strong Day-One Demand
Orient Cables opened its Rs 552-crore IPO on Friday with a Rs 258-272 price band, seeing 91% subscription within hours as grey market premium points to solid listing gains.
Trump and Xi Trade Warm Words but Diverge Sharply on AI at White House Meeting
Trump and Xi met at the White House with cordial optics but opposing visions on AI, as Washington pushes speed and Beijing pushes control.
Runwal Enterprises IPO Opens Today: Rs 500-Crore Realty Issue Draws Early GMP Premium
Mumbai-based developer Runwal Enterprises opened its Rs 499.83-crore IPO on Friday, with a price band of Rs 290-305 and a grey market premium hinting at listing gains.
Sensex, Nifty Attract Value Buyers Friday After Worst Selloff Since March, Insurance Stocks Bounce
Indian equities steadied on Friday as investors bought into insurance and financial stocks that were battered a day earlier by an IRDAI proposal, even as FIIs kept selling.
Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet Fire Asian Record to Win India's Second Gold at Asian Games 2026
Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet shattered the Asian Games record with 484.6 points to win gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event in Aichi-Nagoya.
India Win Silver In Mixed 4x400m Relay At Asian Games 2026
India's mixed 4x400m relay quartet clocked 3:14.46 to win silver at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan, finishing behind Bahrain and narrowly ahead of Vietnam.
IRDAI Proposes Sweeping Insurance Commission Caps, PB Fintech Stock Crashes 36%
IRDAI's new consultation paper proposes hard caps on insurance distribution commissions, triggering a 36% crash in PB Fintech shares and a lower circuit for Turtlemint.
Maruti Suzuki Commissions Its First Green Hydrogen Plant At Manesar
Maruti Suzuki has commissioned a 300 kW green hydrogen electrolyser at its Manesar plant, part of a broader push to cut its manufacturing carbon footprint by 2030-31.
PhonePe To Hire 20,000 Sales Staff, Deploy 5 Million Payment Devices Across Rural India
PhonePe plans to hire over 20,000 frontline sales staff and deploy more than 5 million payment devices over the next year, with half targeted at rural and Tier 6 towns.
Sensex Closes 1,247 Points Lower As India VIX Spikes 27%, Investors Lose Rs 3.54 Lakh Crore
The Sensex closed 1,247.71 points lower at 73,580.54 on Thursday as India's volatility gauge surged 27%, wiping out Rs 3.54 lakh crore in investor wealth in a single session.
Trump Hosts Xi Jinping At White House As US And China Extend Trade Truce To January
US President Donald Trump held summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday, with the two sides agreeing to extend their tariff truce to January 10.
IIT Delhi Students Build India's First Working Indigenous Micro-GPU
Two M.Tech students at IIT Delhi have demonstrated India's first working, indigenously designed micro graphics processor, a step toward cutting the country's reliance on imported display chips.
77 Countries Walk Out as Netanyahu Vows to 'Finish the Job' in Gaza at UN
Delegates from 77 countries left the UN General Assembly hall before Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's speech, in which he defended the Gaza offensive and called Palestinian statehood recognition 'disgraceful.'
India's Banks Shut for Three Days Starting Sept 28. The Real Fight Isn't the Five-Day Week
A three-day nationwide bank strike from Sept 28-30 is being sold as a fight over Saturdays off. I think the more consequential dispute is buried in the other demand: how bank employees get paid.
Adani Group to Invest Over Rs 1 Lakh Crore in West Bengal by 2035
Gautam Adani announced a Rs 1-trillion-plus investment roadmap for West Bengal covering ports, logistics, energy and data centres, alongside a Rs 4,000-crore hospital project in Kolkata.
India Hand South Korea Their Biggest-Ever Asian Games Hockey Defeat, Win 8-2
Defending champions India thrashed South Korea 8-2 in their Pool A hockey clash at the Asian Games 2026, their best-ever result against the Koreans at the event and a third straight group-stage win.
Pakistan Locks Down Islamabad Ahead of Imran Khan's Party Protest March
Pakistan deployed 22,000 security personnel and sealed off Islamabad with shipping containers on Thursday to block a planned weekend march by supporters of jailed former PM Imran Khan.
Hurricane Polo Explodes Into Category 5 Storm Off Mexico's Pacific Coast
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into one of the strongest Pacific hurricanes in decades, threatening Mexico's Guerrero and Michoacan states with heavy rain and flooding.
IMD Issues Red Alert as Deep Depression Set to Cross Odisha-Andhra Coast Tonight
The India Meteorological Department issued red alerts for coastal Odisha and Andhra Pradesh as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is set to make landfall, with flash flood risk across four states.
India Men's Badminton Team Settle for Bronze After Fighting Loss to China in Asian Games Semifinal
India's men's badminton team lost 3-1 to China in the Asian Games 2026 semifinal in Aichi, with Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty providing the lone win over the reigning world champions.
Iran's Pezeshkian Tells UN 'We Will Never Bow Our Head' in Defiant Reply to Trump
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant UN General Assembly speech rejecting US and Israeli pressure, a day after Trump said he was weighing whether to \\"annihilate\\" Iran.
PM Modi Opens Two-Day 'Chintan Shivir' With Cabinet at Seva Teerth to Review Governance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day brainstorming session with Union Cabinet ministers at Seva Teerth, with each minister presenting a self-assessment of their ministry's performance.
RBI Deputy Governor Says Rupee's Slide May Be Temporary, Sees Room for Appreciation
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said the rupee's recent depreciation could reverse as India's external position strengthens, citing capital flows and strong growth fundamentals.
Sensex, Nifty Close Higher as Copper's Record Run Powers Metal Stocks to Top of the Pack
Sensex gained 299 points and Nifty rose past 23,440 on Wednesday, with Tata Steel, Hindalco and JSW Steel leading gains as copper prices hit an all-time high.
Supreme Court Delivers Split Verdict on Election Commissioner Appointment Law, CJI to Decide on Constitution Bench
A two-judge Supreme Court bench split on whether to refer the 2023 CEC appointment law to a larger bench, leaving the final call to the Chief Justice of India.
Electric Motorcycle Maker Ultraviolette Raises $85 Million to Scale Production, Eye Global Markets
Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette Automotive raised $85 million in Series E funding led by Yali Capital and TDK Ventures to expand EV production and enter new markets.
Zoho Launches Zia Chat, Enters Vertical SaaS With Seven Industry-Specific Apps
Chennai-based Zoho unveiled Zia Chat, a unified AI interface for businesses, and announced its entry into vertical SaaS with apps built for seven industries at its Zoholics conference.
Kalpataru Projects Wins Orders Worth Rs 2,025 Crore, FY27 Order Intake Nears Rs 13,220 Crore
Kalpataru Projects International said it has won fresh orders worth about Rs 2,025 crore across power transmission, buildings and oil and gas, lifting its FY27 order intake sharply.
NSE Shares Debut On BSE, Vaulting Exchange Into India's Most Valuable Companies
Shares of the National Stock Exchange of India began trading on the BSE on Thursday after its Rs 22,562-crore IPO, ranking it among the country's most valuable listed firms.
Russian Missile Attack Kills Two, Injures Several In Kyiv Hours After Moscow Rejects Ceasefire Pause At UN
A Russian ballistic missile barrage struck Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least two people and damaging a maternity hospital, hours after Russia told the UN it would not pause its war.
Satnam Singh, Salman Khan Win Rowing Bronze In Men's Double Sculls At Asian Games 2026
Indian rowers Satnam Singh and Salman Khan claimed bronze in the men's double sculls final at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, India's first medal in the event.
Sensex, Nifty Slide As Surging Crude Oil And US Bond Yields Rattle Global Markets
Indian benchmarks fell sharply on Thursday as Brent crude climbed past $102 a barrel and US 10-year bond yields hit a near two-decade high, dragging global equities lower.
Ola Electric Opens First Network-Partner Stores as Shares Extend Rally to 14%
Ola Electric launched its first cohort of dealer-operated network-partner stores across multiple states, a retail push that coincided with a sharp rally in the stock.
Elevate Campuses' Rs 2,100 Crore IPO Opens: Price Band, Anchor Book and What to Know
Hillhouse-backed student housing platform Elevate Campuses opened its Rs 2,100 crore IPO on Wednesday, having already raised Rs 945 crore from anchor investors including SBI MF and Mirae Asset.
Opposition Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal After Report of Rift Inside Election Commission
A media report claiming two Election Commissioners repeatedly objected to decisions during the SIR rollout has triggered opposition calls for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's removal.
Mirabai Chanu Wins Historic Silver, Ends India's 28-Year Wait for Asian Games Weightlifting Medal
Mirabai Chanu claimed silver in the women's 49kg weightlifting event at the Asian Games 2026, India's first medal in the sport at the Games in 28 years.
Arvind SmartSpaces Shares Jump 12% as Bengaluru Launch Crosses Rs 500 Crore in Bookings
Arvind SmartSpaces shares rallied nearly 12% on Wednesday after its Sarjapur Road project in Bengaluru crossed Rs 500 crore in sales bookings within 30 days of launch.
EU Removes Two Russian Oligarchs From Sanctions List, Extends Broader Regime to 2029
EU diplomats agreed to delist Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from Russia sanctions while extending the wider blacklist of 3,000 entities for three more years.
India's Men's Skeet Team Wins Bronze at Asian Games After Winning a Shoot-Off
Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmed Khan and Bhavtegh Singh Gill won bronze in the men's skeet team event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after beating Kazakhstan in a shoot-off.
A Blowout PMI Reading, Not the Usual Cues, Is Driving Today's Market Mood
India's flash Composite PMI jumped to 56.5 in September, its strongest since June, giving Sensex and Nifty a fresh domestic reason to extend Tuesday's recovery.
Sitharaman Tells BRICS Tax Chiefs the Bloc Must Shape Emerging Global Tax Rules
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the BRICS Tax Heads Meeting in New Delhi that decisions made in ongoing multilateral tax talks will shape cross-border taxation for a generation.
Three Hat-Tricks and a Four-Goal Haul: India Crush Sri Lanka 16-1 in Asian Games Hockey
Jugraj Singh scored four as India ran up sixteen goals against Sri Lanka in their second men's hockey Pool A match at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
RBI Rewrites How Financial Institutions Value InvIT and REIT Units, Effective Immediately
New RBI directions set separate valuation rules for InvIT and REIT units held by all-India financial institutions, with a Re 1 mark for non-disclosing REITs.
Trump Tells the UN He Will Either Strike a Deal With Iran or Annihilate It
Opening the 81st UN General Assembly debate, Trump said he faces a choice between letting Iran rebuild under a deal or destroying the Islamic Republic quickly.
Election Commission Announces Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council Poll Schedule Across Five States
The ECI set October 23 as polling day for Rajya Sabha seats from UP, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, along with 28 Legislative Council seats across four states.
India Women's Cricket Team Wins Gold at Asian Games 2026, Crush Sri Lanka by 147 Runs
India's women cricketers successfully defended their Asian Games title, thrashing Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final with Smriti Mandhana smashing a blistering 79 off 45 balls.
IT Stocks Slide as AI Disruption Fears and Surging US Treasury Yields Hit Infosys, TCS, HCLTech
Nifty IT fell as much as 2% on Tuesday, its worst sectoral showing of the day, as rising US bond yields and lingering worries about AI's impact on services demand weighed on India's biggest IT stocks.
North Korea's Kim Hails New Hypersonic Weapon Test Days After Missile Launch
State media said Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of a new hypersonic-class weapon system, two days after North Korea fired short-range missiles that Seoul and Tokyo condemned.
NSE IPO Allotment Finalised as India's Largest-Ever Exchange Listing Nears BSE Debut
The basis of allotment for NSE's Rs 22,561.57-crore IPO was finalised on Tuesday after the issue drew bids worth more than $10 billion, with listing on the BSE set for September 24.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Shares Jump 8% on Rs 985-Crore Order Wins
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy shares rallied on Tuesday after the company secured a domestic solar order in Rajasthan and a battery storage contract in South Africa worth over Rs 985 crore combined.
Alibaba Unveils China's Most Powerful AI Chip in Direct Challenge to Nvidia
Alibaba unveiled its Zhenwu V900 AI accelerator and a 20-gigawatt data centre plan by 2032, intensifying China's push to rival Nvidia.
Defence Stocks Rally Up to 10% as Sensex, Nifty Trade Flat on Tuesday
Raymond, Unimech Aerospace and Apollo Micro led a defence stock rally on Tuesday even as the Sensex and Nifty traded largely flat amid mixed global cues.
India Thrash South Korea 63-31 in Kabaddi to Stay Perfect at Asian Games 2026
India's men's kabaddi team beat South Korea 63-31 in Group A at the Asian Games 2026, making it two wins from two matches for the defending champions.
Meesho Shares Surge 6% Near Record High as Jefferies Forum Fuels Optimism
Meesho shares jumped 6% in Tuesday's trade, nearing its all-time high, as brokerages flagged strong growth prospects for the e-commerce platform.
Inside Sebi's Growing Use of AI to Catch Market Manipulation and Fraud
India's markets regulator Sebi is deploying AI and machine learning to scan trading data and social media for signs of manipulation, cutting investigation times sharply.
V4 Nations Back India's Permanent UNSC Seat Bid at First-Ever Foreign Ministers' Meet
Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic backed India's UNSC bid at the first V4-India ministerial meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
China Confirms Xi Jinping's First US State Visit In 11 Years For Trump Talks
Beijing confirmed Xi Jinping will visit Washington from September 23-25 for talks with Donald Trump, his first state visit to the US since 2015, as the two sides navigate a fragile trade truce and Taiwan tensions.
India Women's Hockey Team Hammer Indonesia 17-1, Savita Punia Sets Appearance Record
India's women's hockey team crushed Indonesia 17-1 at the Asian Games on Monday to back up their opening 19-0 win, while goalkeeper Savita Punia became India's most-capped women's hockey player.
Sensex, Nifty Snap Six-Week Losing Streak As Bargain Hunters Return
Indian benchmarks ended their longest weekly losing run in six years on Monday, with the Sensex up 564 points and Nifty back above 23,400, as DII buying outweighed FII selling.
Tanker Struck By Unknown Projectile In Strait Of Hormuz, Two Crew Hurt
A tanker entering the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unidentified projectile on Monday, the fourth such attack on shipping in the waterway in 11 days, as US-Iran tensions escalate.
India Kick Off Kabaddi Title Defence With Emphatic 49-24 Win Over Hosts Japan
India's men's kabaddi team began their Asian Games title defence with a dominant 49-24 win over hosts Japan in their Group A opener in Aichi-Nagoya.
Powerful Explosions Rock Syrian Army Depot Near Aleppo, Injuring at Least Four
A series of explosions hit a Syrian army munitions site south of Aleppo early Monday, injuring at least four people and shutting down nearby roads.
Welspun Corp Shares Gain After Saudi Arm Bags Rs 2,000-Crore Aramco Pipe Order
Welspun Corp's Saudi associate East Pipes Integrated Company has signed a SAR 771-million steel pipe contract with Saudi Aramco, lifting the stock over 1%.
India's Exports to China Surge Nearly 40%, But Trade Deficit Keeps Widening
Indian exports to China rose almost 40% between April and August, driven by electronics and engineering goods, though the trade imbalance with Beijing keeps growing.
India Women's Table Tennis Team Sweep Pakistan 3-0, Enter Asian Games Quarterfinals
India's women's table tennis team beat Pakistan 3-0 to finish Group F unbeaten and reach the Asian Games 2026 quarterfinals in Aichi-Nagoya.
NSE IPO Closes Today: 15 Brokerages Recommend Subscribe as Issue Draws Strong Demand
The Rs 22,562-crore National Stock Exchange IPO closes for subscription on September 21, with 15 brokerage firms recommending subscribe and the issue drawing over 20 lakh applications.
Sensex, Nifty Open Higher as Crude Oil Slide Lifts Sentiment
Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Monday as a sharp fall in crude oil prices eased inflation worries, with realty and auto stocks leading gains.
US Tells Citizens to Leave Iran Immediately Amid Rising West Asia Tensions
The US Virtual Embassy in Iran issued a fresh Level 4 travel warning, urging Americans to leave immediately as Houthi attacks and US-Iran tensions escalate across West Asia.
Zelensky, Trump Agree to Meet in New York as Ukraine Peace Push Gains Momentum
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he and US President Donald Trump have agreed to meet in New York, calling it a moment that could change a lot for the peace process.
Russia Wraps Up First Wartime Parliamentary Election as Kremlin Dominance Looks Assured
Russia's three-day State Duma election ended Sunday with United Russia set to retain control, as Ukraine launched over 1,100 drones and exiled opposition figures staged protests abroad.
Shafali Verma's Blistering Century Powers India Women Into Asian Games 2026 Cricket Final
Shafali Verma smashed a 49-ball century as India Women thrashed Bangladesh by 114 runs in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final to set up a gold medal clash with Sri Lanka.
Trump Says He's in 'Deciding Mode' on a Massive Attack on Iran as Middle East Tensions Spike
President Trump told Fox News he is weighing a massive military strike on Iran, as the US issues a security alert across the Middle East and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate.
Ukraine Launches Its Biggest-Ever Drone Barrage On Moscow As Russia Wraps Up First Wartime Election
Ukraine fired over 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, with what Moscow's mayor called the largest-ever strike on the capital, as Russia closed out its first wartime parliamentary election.
iPhone 18 Pro Series Goes on Sale in India, With Made-in-India Units Shipping Globally for the First Time
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max went on sale in India on Friday, with India-assembled Pro models available on launch day worldwide for the first time.
Sensex, Nifty Climb Even as NSE's Own Blockbuster IPO Soaks Up Market Liquidity
Sensex rose over 237 points and Nifty gained nearly 61 points by Friday afternoon, even as the NSE's record Rs 22,562-crore IPO pulled bidding money out of the secondary market.
India Win Silver In Women's 10m Air Rifle Team Shooting At Asian Games 2026
India's women's 10m air rifle team won silver at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, the country's first medal of the Games.
Zelensky Approves New Long-Range Strikes on Russia, Orders Scale-Up of Interceptor Drones
Zelensky approved new long-range strikes on Russia and ordered scale-up of a domestic interceptor drone after a deadly week of Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 1.25%, Highest in 31 Years, as Yen Pressure Mounts
The Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark rate by 0.25 points to 1.25% on Friday, a 31-year high, days after the US Federal Reserve's own rate increase.
Russia Opens Three-Day Wartime Parliamentary Election as Putin Seeks to Cement Grip
Voting began Friday in Russia's first wartime State Duma election since the 2022 invasion, with the outcome all but assured for Putin's ruling party.
Veegaland Developers Shares List at 10% Premium on NSE Debut
Kerala-based Veegaland Developers listed at Rs 154 on the NSE on Friday, a 10% premium to its Rs 140 issue price, after its IPO was subscribed over 13 times.
Tata Chemicals Leads 8% Slide in Tata Group Stocks as Listing, Chairman Rift Deepens
Tata Chemicals fell over 8% intraday on Friday, leading a broad Tata Group sell-off after Tata Trusts called N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as chairman illegal.
Yatharth Hospital Shares Hit Record High as Advent's Rs 3,150 Crore Bet Fuels 20% Rally
Yatharth Hospital shares surged 11% intraday on Friday to a record high, extending a two-day rally to 20% after Advent International agreed to invest Rs 3,150 crore for a 24.9% stake.
Oil Hit $100 Again. The Real Story Is the Strait of Hormuz
Brent's climb back above $100 a barrel looks like breaking news, but it is the latest chapter of a seven-month oil shock, not a fresh one.
Abhishek Sharma's Record 30-Ball Century Powers India to 3-0 Sweep Over Afghanistan
Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest T20I century by an Indian batter, off just 30 balls, as India thrashed Afghanistan by 127 runs to complete a 3-0 series whitewash in Delhi.
Election Commission Freezes TMC's Name and Symbol Amid Mamata-Ritabrata Faction Feud
The Election Commission issued an interim order barring both rival Trinamool Congress factions from using the party's name and 'flowers and grass' symbol ahead of West Bengal bypolls.
Government Rejects 'GST on UPI' Rumours, Says MDR Charge Will Be Offset via Input Tax Credit
The government dismissed reports of a fresh GST levy on UPI payments, clarifying that GST applies only to the new Merchant Discount Rate and can be claimed back as input tax credit.
IndiGo Hikes Charges for Baggage, Infant Travel and Priority Boarding
IndiGo has quietly raised several ancillary service charges, including infant travel, excess baggage and priority boarding fees, as the airline points to rising operational costs.
Rupee Slides Past 96 as Sensex, Nifty End Mixed After Fed's First Rate Hike in Three Years
The rupee weakened past 96 to the dollar after the US Federal Reserve's first rate hike since 2023, while Sensex and Nifty closed a choppy session mixed.
Supreme Court Questions Election Commission's Shiv Sena Symbol Decision
A Supreme Court bench questioned why the Election Commission did not deny the Shiv Sena's bow-and-arrow symbol to both rival factions in the 2022 party split.
Sweden's PM Kristersson to Resign as Left-Wing Bloc Wins Narrow Election Victory
Sweden's centre-right Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he will resign after a four-party left-wing opposition bloc won a slim three-seat majority in the country's general election.
UN Mission Finds Grounds to Believe US Committed War Crimes in Iran Strikes
A UN-backed fact-finding mission says it found reasonable grounds to believe US strikes on a school and sports complex in Iran in February constituted war crimes.
EU Unveils Kids Act to Ban Social Media for Under-13s Across 27 Nations
The European Commission proposed the EU Kids Act, barring under-13s from social media and requiring parental oversight for teens up to 15.
India's Teqball Campaign Ends at Asian Games 2026 as Gonsalves-Beg Lose Both Group Matches
India's men's doubles teqball pair Declan Gonsalves and Mohamed Anas Beg were knocked out in the group stage on the opening day of the Asian Games 2026.
Modi Opens SEMICON India 2026 as Fujifilm Commits Rs 800 Crore, Chip Stocks Rally
PM Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 in Delhi as Fujifilm announced an Rs 800-crore India plant and semiconductor-linked stocks surged.
Adidas Begins Layoffs at Gurugram Tech Hub, Cutting Nearly Half Its India Workforce
Adidas has started large-scale layoffs at its India Tech Hub in Gurugram, affecting more than 350 of about 700 employees including software engineers and data scientists.
Fed's First Rate Hike in Three Years Rattles Global Markets, but Sensex and Nifty Shrug It Off
The US Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time in over three years, sending Treasury yields above 5%, yet Indian markets held steady with auto and metal stocks leading gains.
NSE's Rs 22,562 Crore IPO Opens for Subscription After a Decade-Long Wait
The National Stock Exchange's long-delayed IPO opened for public subscription on Thursday with a price band of Rs 1,700-1,785, nearly a decade after it first filed for listing.
Saudi-Houthi Conflict Escalates: Yemeni Government Forces Clash Near Border as Houthis Claim Downing Fighter Jet
Fighting between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces intensified near the Saudi border, with the Houthis claiming to have downed a Saudi jet and launched dozens of strikes.
US House Passes Russia Sanctions Bill, Clearing Path for 100% Tariffs on India and China Over Oil
The US House passed a sanctions bill empowering Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on Russian oil and gas buyers including India and China, prompting a measured Indian government response.
Duterte Makes First In-Person Appearance at The Hague Over 'War on Drugs' Killings
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person before the International Criminal Court for the first time, with a trial over his deadly anti-drugs campaign set to begin in November.
PM Modi Chairs Semiconductor Roundtable With Global Chip CEOs Ahead of SEMICON India 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met top executives from Micron, Intel, AMD, ASML and other chipmakers in New Delhi, urging deeper industry participation as India's semiconductor push enters its next phase.
BCCI Names India Squads for West Indies Series; Pant Left Out Again, Naman Dhir Gets Maiden Call-Up
The BCCI announced India's ODI and T20I squads for the home series against West Indies, alongside a revised Asian Games squad, with Rishabh Pant once again overlooked for white-ball selection.
Saatvik Green Energy Shares Jump 7% After Winning Rs 1,041 Crore Solar Order From SECI
Saatvik Green Energy shares rose sharply after the company secured a Rs 1,041.63 crore order from the Solar Energy Corporation of India for 600 MWp of solar modules.
EU Proposes Canada as Its First 'Associate Member' in Von der Leyen's State of the Union Address
Ursula von der Leyen used her annual State of the Union speech to offer Canada a new associate membership status, deepening ties as Ottawa looks past a trade war with Washington.
Groww Parent Billionbrains Slides Nearly 5% After Peak XV, Sequoia Offload Rs 1,999-Crore Stake
Shares of Groww's parent Billionbrains Garage Ventures fell as much as 4.65% after early investors Peak XV Partners and Sequoia sold a 1.69% stake via block deals.
Hague-Backed Court Convicts Former Kosovo President Thaci of War Crimes, Sentences Him to 25 Years
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers convicted ex-President Hashim Thaci of murder, torture and arbitrary detention linked to the 1998-99 independence war, sentencing him and three former commanders.
Sensex Ends 332 Points Higher as Financials, Insurance Stocks Offset a Sharp IT Selloff
The Sensex closed up 332.63 points at 74,336.45 and the Nifty gained 99 points to 23,217.60, with HDFC Life and SBI Life leading gains while TCS, Wipro and Infosys dragged the IT pack lower.
AI Chip-Verification Startup VerifAIX Raises $5 Million Seed Round Led by Endiya, Bluehill
VerifAIX, an AI-native semiconductor verification startup with engineering teams in India, the US and Israel, raised a $5-million seed round to scale its chip-verification platform.
Rs 2,978 Crore FII Exit Shadows Sensex, Nifty Rebound Ahead of Fed Verdict
Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Wednesday after Tuesday's selloff, but nearly Rs 2,978 crore in foreign investor outflows from the previous session kept sentiment cautious ahead of the US Fed's policy decision.
Flipkart Sets October 9 Start for Big Billion Days 2026, Early Access From October 8
Flipkart announced its Big Billion Days 2026 sale will begin October 9, with early access for Plus, Black and credit card members a day earlier, ahead of the festive shopping season.
New Zealand's Parliament Passes Legislation to Enable Free Trade Agreement With India
New Zealand's Parliament voted 93-29 to pass legislation enabling its free trade agreement with India, a deal its government calls once-in-a-generation.
NSE IPO Anchor Book Draws 'Unexpectedly Large' Demand, Set to Close Near Rs 6,250 Crore
The National Stock Exchange's anchor investor bidding drew stronger-than-expected institutional demand on Wednesday, with CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan calling interest unexpectedly large ahead of the IPO's September 17 opening.
Rahul Gandhi, BJP Trade Barbs Over New UPI Merchant Charges as Congress Calls It a 'Tax'
Political parties clashed on Wednesday over the Centre's new 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI payments above Rs 2,000, with Congress calling it a tax and the BJP dismissing the criticism as misinformation.
Jindal Supreme IPO Opens Today: Rs 125-Crore Steel Pipe Maker Hits the Market
Jindal Supreme (India) Ltd's Rs 124.88-crore IPO opened for subscription on Wednesday in the price band of Rs 88-93, ahead of a September 23 listing.
India Beat Afghanistan by 7 Wickets in 2nd T20I, Seal Series 2-0 in Delhi
India sealed an unassailable 2-0 series lead over Afghanistan with a 7-wicket win in the 2nd T20I in Delhi, as Ravi Bishnoi replaced the injured Varun Chakravarthy.
HDFC Bank Shares Jump 3% as Board Sends Two CEO Candidate Names to RBI
HDFC Bank shares rose over 3% on Tuesday after its board forwarded two candidates, one internal and one external, to the RBI for approval as the bank's next MD and CEO.
Kim Jong Un Pledges 'Invariable Support' to Putin, Calls Russia's War 'Sacred'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed deeper cooperation with Russia and called Moscow's war in Ukraine a sacred conflict, in a letter state media reported on Tuesday.
Sensex, Nifty Erase Early Gains as IT Rally Fades, Slip Into the Red by Afternoon
The Sensex and Nifty opened sharply higher on an IT-led rally but reversed course by early afternoon, slipping into negative territory amid mixed global cues.
TRAI Chief Calls for Human Oversight as AI Reshapes India's Telecom Networks
TRAI chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti urged telecom firms and vendors to build stronger human oversight into AI systems as networks grow increasingly autonomous.
Two SME IPOs Open Today: Vama Wovenfab and Quanto Agroworld Hit the Market
Vama Wovenfab and Quanto Agroworld opened their SME IPOs for subscription on Tuesday, giving investors fresh but higher-risk options in the small-cap primary market.
EU Delays Russia Sanctions Renewal to September 22 Amid Fight Over Delisting Oligarchs
The EU pushed back its deadline to renew sanctions on 2,600 Russian entities to September 22, after France and Slovakia pressed to delist oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.
Nifty IT Jumps 5% as Global Calls to Slow AI Development Lift Infosys, TCS, HCLTech
Indian IT stocks including Infosys, TCS and HCLTech rallied up to 6.5% after global AI leaders, including Anthropic's CEO, called for slower AI development.
Pranav Constructions Shares List at 33% Premium After 121x IPO Subscription
Pranav Constructions made a strong stock market debut, listing 33% higher on the NSE after its IPO was subscribed 121 times, led by strong institutional demand.
Russia Drones Strike Kyiv Gas Station, Warehouse Overnight; NATO Downs Drone Over Lithuania
Russian drones hit a Kyiv gas station and a warehouse overnight, injuring one man, while NATO jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus.
Tata Group Stocks Surge Up to 20% as RBI Rejection Forces Tata Sons Toward Listing
Tata Chemicals, Tata Investment, TCS and other Tata group stocks rallied up to 20% after the RBI rejected Tata Sons' bid to avoid a mandatory stock market listing.
Varun Chakravarthy Ruled Out of Afghanistan T20I Series, Asian Games Trip in Doubt
India spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been ruled out of the remaining T20Is against Afghanistan with a side strain, casting doubt over his Asian Games participation.
Airtel, Jio Accuse Vodafone Idea of Unfair Practices, Seek TRAI Action on Porting Rules
Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have asked TRAI to probe Vodafone Idea over alleged unfair customer-acquisition tactics tied to mobile number portability.
Amazon Adds 150 Delivery Stations Across India Ahead of the Festive Shopping Season
Amazon India is expanding its logistics network with 150 delivery stations, 20 fulfilment centres and six sort centres as part of a roughly INR 2,800 crore push.
Gold, Silver Prices Slide Sharply in India as Fed Rate-Hike Bets and Oil Surge Hit Bullion
Gold and silver fell sharply in India today as rising Fed rate-hike odds, a firmer dollar and an oil price surge triggered a broad risk-off move in bullion.
Google Picks Four Indian Startups for Its First DeepMind Climate AI Accelerator
Google has selected Terrastack, Varaha Climate, Farmers for Forests and Climitra Carbon for its inaugural DeepMind Accelerator: AI for the Planet programme.
Poland Pledges Tighter Border Security After Russian Drone Strikes Near Ukraine Frontier
Poland vows stronger security along its Ukraine border after Russian drone strikes landed near the frontier, as Tusk warns of a likely Russian escalation.
Houthis Claim Large-Scale Missile and Drone Attack on Saudi Air Base
Yemen's Houthis said they struck Saudi Arabia's King Khalid Air Base with dozens of missiles and drones, the latest escalation in a fast-deteriorating regional conflict.
PwC India and PwC US to Form 40,000-Employee Consulting Joint Venture
PwC India and PwC US are combining consulting operations into a new jointly controlled entity with 40,000 employees, aiming to expand revenue fivefold in three years.
Solar Industries to Acquire South Africa's Omnia Holdings for Rs 12,951 Crore
Nagpur-based Solar Industries has signed a $1.35 billion all-cash deal to buy South Africa's Omnia Holdings, its largest overseas acquisition to date.
Rajasthan Civic Polls: BJP Leads Statewide As Congress Ends Its 36-Year Grip On Ajmer
Counting in Rajasthan's urban local body elections shows the BJP ahead in most municipal corporations, while Congress springs a major upset by dislodging the BJP in Ajmer after 36 years.
Asian Markets Slide as Oil Prices Surge on Fresh Gulf Attacks, Fed Decision Looms
Asian equities fell sharply Monday as fresh attacks in the Gulf pushed Brent crude toward $108 a barrel and investors braced for a likely US Fed rate hike this week.
About 140 Missing After Indonesian Ferry Capsizes in Java Sea
Rescuers are searching for around 140 people after the ferry Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 passengers and crew, capsized in rough seas off Indonesia's Borneo coast.
India Beat South Korea 4-1 to Win Record Sixth Junior Men's Hockey Asia Cup
India's junior men's hockey team defeated South Korea 4-1 in Moqi, China, to lift a record sixth Junior Asia Cup title and confirm a berth at the FIH Junior World Cup.
Rahul Gandhi, Congress Spar With BJP Over All-Vegetarian BRICS Dinner Menu
A vegetarian-only menu at the BRICS Summit gala dinner in Delhi triggered a sharp exchange between Congress leaders and the BJP over India's culinary diversity.
Russia Hits Ukrainian Power Sites Overnight, Kyiv Strikes Refinery Hub Deep Inside Russia
Russian strikes hit power infrastructure across southern Ukraine overnight while Kyiv's forces struck an oil refinery and petrochemical hub inside Russia.
India's Junior Women Beat China 1-0 to Complete Hockey Asia Cup Hat-Trick
India's junior women's hockey team beat hosts China 1-0 in Moqi to win a third straight Junior Asia Cup title and book a Junior World Cup berth.
Sweden Votes In Knife-Edge Election That Could Bring Far-Right Into Government
Sweden began voting Sunday in a general election too close to call, with the far-right Sweden Democrats poised for a possible first-ever place in a governing coalition.
Houthi Rebels Seize Red Sea Island As Saudi Arabia Shuts Key Oil Pipeline
Yemen's Houthi rebels captured the island of Mayun guarding the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, prompting Saudi Arabia to shut a major oil pipeline after a drone attack.
SEBI Proposes New Formula For Derivatives Expiry-Day Settlement Prices
SEBI has floated two options to fix expiry-day settlement prices for derivatives after traders flagged pricing uncertainty caused by the new Closing Auction Session.
BRICS Leaders Unanimously Adopt New Delhi Declaration Amid West Asia Rift
BRICS nations overcame sharp differences over West Asia to unanimously adopt the New Delhi Declaration 2026, a diplomatic win for India's chairship of the bloc.
India's Junior Women Rout South Korea 5-1 To Reach Asia Cup Hockey Final
Supriya's hat-trick of penalty-corner conversions powered India's Junior Women's hockey team past South Korea in the AHF Junior Asia Cup semi-final in Moqi, China.
Trump Says He'd Love To See Ireland Reunified During Dublin Visit
President Trump broke with decades of US neutrality by saying he'd love to see Ireland and Northern Ireland unified, during a Dublin meeting with Taoiseach Micheal Martin.
Iraq Dismisses Military Commander After Drone Attack On Saudi Pipeline
Iraq's PM sacked a commander in Maysan province after confirming drones that hit Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline were launched from Iraqi soil, amid a wider Gulf security crisis.
Putin Warns Europe That Deploying Troops To Ukraine Would Mean War With Russia
Speaking in New Delhi during the BRICS Summit, Vladimir Putin said any European troop deployment to Ukraine would amount to direct war with Russia, while denying Moscow poses a threat to Europe.
Xi Jinping Arrives In Delhi For BRICS, Set For First Modi Meeting Since Galwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit and is scheduled to hold his first bilateral meeting with PM Modi since the 2020 border clash.
Coforge Boardroom Turmoil Deepens as NRC Chair D K Singh Resigns
Coforge's Nomination and Remuneration Committee chair D K Singh has resigned citing boardroom tension, days after Chairman O P Bhatt's exit.
SBI to Tap UPI Data for Lending to Small Businesses Without GST Registration
SBI is building a lending solution that uses UPI transaction data as a proxy for sales to extend credit to small businesses outside the GST system.
Sensex, Nifty End Lower as Surging Crude Oil and Middle East Tensions Weigh on Sentiment
Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Friday as a sharp jump in crude oil prices and escalating Middle East tensions weighed on investor sentiment.
Global Fintech Fest 2026 Concludes In Mumbai With Focus On Agentic AI And Global UPI Push
GFF 2026 wrapped up in Mumbai with fintech leaders and Visa, Gnani.ai and BharatPe unveiling AI-led payment and security innovations built around India's UPI rails.
India Beat Malaysia 3-1 To Reach Junior Hockey Asia Cup Final
Defending champions India beat Malaysia 3-1 in Moqi, China, to storm into their fourth straight AHF Junior Hockey Asia Cup final, led by captain Anmol Ekka's brace.
Modi, Putin Hold Bilateral Talks In Delhi Ahead Of BRICS Summit
PM Modi and President Putin met in New Delhi for wide-ranging bilateral talks ahead of the BRICS Summit, Putin's first in-person appearance at the grouping outside Russia since the Ukraine war.
Saudi Crown Prince Urged Trump To Strike Houthis, US Declines As Red Sea Tensions Escalate
Mohammed bin Salman twice asked Trump to launch strikes on the Houthis as they advanced on a key Red Sea chokepoint; Washington opted to offer intelligence support instead.
Election Commission Recognises Vijay's TVK As State Party, Allots 'Whistle' Symbol
The ECI has recognised Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam as a state party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and reserved the Whistle symbol for actor-turned-politician Vijay's outfit.
NSE Sets IPO Price Band At Rs 1,700-1,785, Issue To Open September 17
The National Stock Exchange has fixed its long-awaited IPO price band, targeting an offer-for-sale of about Rs 23,500 crore with bidding opening next Wednesday.
Glass Wall Systems IPO Closes With Massive 81.65x Subscription On Final Day
The Rs 427.89 crore Glass Wall Systems IPO closed Thursday with overall subscription of 81.65 times, driven by a late surge in institutional bidding on the final day.
IAEA Refers Iran To UN Security Council As Grossi Flags New Construction At Pickaxe Mountain
The IAEA's Board of Governors referred Iran's nuclear file to the UN Security Council, hours after chief Rafael Grossi said satellite imagery showed fresh construction at Iran's fortified Pickaxe Mountain site.
India Women Beat Bangladesh By 40 Runs To Reach Record 10th Asia Cup Final
Shafali Verma's half-century powered India Women to a 40-run win over Bangladesh in Dubai, sending Harmanpreet Kaur's side into a record 10th straight Women's Asia Cup final.
NPCI Rolls Out UPI 'Tap & Pay' And AI-Powered MyUPI Support Tool
NPCI launched a tap-to-pay feature for UPI on point-of-sale terminals and an AI customer support platform called MyUPI, unveiled by the RBI governor at the Global Fintech Fest.
Sebi Launches 'Demat 2.0' Pilot To Trade Tokenised Corporate Bonds On Blockchain-Style Ledger
Sebi and the RBI launched a pilot called Demat 2.0 that puts corporate bonds on a distributed ledger linked to the digital rupee, aiming for instant settlement of trades.
East Zone Clinch Duleep Trophy 2026 Title, End 13-Year Wait For Silverware
East Zone were crowned Duleep Trophy champions on the back of Ishan Kishan's double century and a commanding first-innings lead over South Zone in Chennai.
India To Push BRICS Nations Toward Digital Currency Payments, Stops Short Of Unified Network
Ahead of the New Delhi summit, India is expected to back greater use of central bank digital currencies for cross-border trade among BRICS nations while resisting a unified payments system.
NSE's Mega IPO Shrinks As SBI, Bank Of Baroda, Other Shareholders Trim Offer For Sale
The National Stock Exchange's red herring prospectus shows several shareholders cutting back planned share sales, with the price band expected on September 11.
Sensex, Nifty End Higher In Volatile Session As Financial Stocks Offset Global Jitters
Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Thursday, with Nifty above 23,450 and Sensex up over 100 points, even as elevated crude prices and weak global cues weighed on sentiment.
Xi Jinping Confirms India Visit For BRICS Summit, First Trip In Nearly Seven Years
China's Foreign Ministry confirmed President Xi Jinping will attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, his first visit to India since 2019.
Yemen's Houthis Seize Port City Of Mocha, Edge Closer To Control Of Bab El-Mandeb Strait
Iran-aligned Houthi rebels captured the strategic Red Sea port of Mocha on Thursday, forcing government troops to retreat and raising fresh fears for shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Indian Markets Stay on Edge as Brent Crude Tops $100 and Rupee Slides Past 95
Sensex and Nifty traded in a narrow, nervous range on Thursday as Brent crude held above $100 a barrel and the rupee weakened past 95 against the dollar.
Mayawati Expels Nephew Akash Anand From BSP Again, Citing Divided Loyalties
BSP chief Mayawati declared nephew Akash Anand 'completely freed' from the party hours after his father-in-law announced his retirement from politics.
Iranian Missile Strikes Reportedly Damage US Warplanes at Jordan Airbase
Iran fired ballistic missiles at a US-linked airbase in Jordan, damaging an A-10 and several F-15 fighter jets, as the six-month Gulf war escalates further.
Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and First Foldable iPhone
Apple's September event introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with a new A20 chip, alongside the company's long-anticipated first foldable iPhone.
Iran Declares New Maritime Restricted Zone Off Hormuz, Threatens Sanctions on Ships
Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced a restricted zone stretching toward the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, warning vessels that enter without coordination will be sanctioned.
Ishan Kishan's Record 270 Puts East Zone on Verge of Duleep Trophy Title
East Zone dominated Day 4 of the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai, riding a record double-century from captain Ishan Kishan to push South Zone to the brink.
Sensex Tumbles 813 Points, Nifty Below 23,450 as Crude Oil Tops $100 a Barrel
Indian benchmark indices fell for a third straight session as Brent crude crossed $100 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions in the Gulf.
Serbia's Vucic Dissolves Parliament, Calls Snap Elections for October 25
President Aleksandar Vucic dissolved Serbia's National Assembly by decree and set early parliamentary elections for October 25, months ahead of schedule.
Six Mainboard IPOs Open Together for First Time in 30 Years, Raise Rs 4,509 Crore
Six mainboard IPOs opened for subscription on the same day for the first time in three decades, together seeking to raise about Rs 4,509 crore from investors.
Adani Group Plans $2.5 Billion Offshore Loan in India's Largest Refinancing This Year
Adani entities are in talks with global banks to refinance debt tied to the Ambuja Cements and ACC acquisitions, in what would be India's biggest offshore loan of 2026.
All 22 BRS MLAs Suspended From Telangana Assembly Amid Protests Over Police Action
Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar suspended BRS working president K T Rama Rao and 21 other legislators for the rest of the monsoon session after they stormed the Assembly well.
QNu Labs Raises Rs 200 Crore to Scale India's Quantum-Safe Cybersecurity Push
The IIT Madras-incubated deep-tech firm's Series A1 round, led by the National Quantum Mission and Speciale Invest, takes its total funding to Rs 375 crore.
Tilak Varma Falls One Run Short of Century as South Zone Crumble in Duleep Trophy Final
South Zone were bowled out for 336 on Day 4, conceding a 372-run first-innings lead after Ishan Kishan's 270 powered East Zone to 708 in Chennai.
US Destroys Five Iranian Oil Tankers as Iran Fires Missiles at Jordan Base
CENTCOM sank five Iranian crude carriers after IRGC targeted a US warship twice, and Tehran retaliated with a ballistic missile barrage on a US-linked base in Jordan.
Adani Airports to Raise $1 Billion From Temasek, BlackRock and Other Global Investors
Adani Airport Holdings will sell a 5.54% stake to a global investor consortium in a deal valuing the airport business at about $18 billion.
Norway Bids Farewell to King Harald V in State Funeral at Oslo Cathedral
World leaders and European royals gather in Oslo as Norway holds a state funeral for King Harald V, who died last month at 89.
Coforge Shares Tumble as Chairman OP Bhatt Resigns Over Board Evaluation Concerns
Coforge stock fell nearly 9% after Chairman OP Bhatt quit the board with immediate effect following an internal audit into a disputed evaluation report.
Ten IPOs Open on the Same Day as India's Primary Market Sees Record Rush
Ten companies opened IPOs simultaneously on Wednesday seeking nearly Rs 6,950 crore, one of the busiest single days for India's primary market in decades.
Sununu and Pappas Win New Hampshire Senate Primaries, Setting Up Battleground Race
Republican John Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas won their New Hampshire Senate primaries Tuesday, setting up a contest that could help decide Senate control.
Amazon India's Seller Base Crosses 20 Lakh Ahead of Festive Season
Amazon India said its seller community topped 20 lakh after adding more than 3 lakh sellers, its strongest annual growth in three years, ahead of the festive shopping rush.
Bangladesh Beat UAE by 34 Runs to Set Up Asia Cup Semifinal Against India
Bangladesh Women bowled out UAE for 69 to win by 34 runs in Dubai, booking a Women's Asia Cup semifinal date with India on September 10.
Kanohar Electricals IPO Sees Strong Day 1 Demand, Subscribed 2.71 Times
Kanohar Electricals' Rs 1,055.74-crore IPO was subscribed 2.71 times on its opening day, led by strong non-institutional and retail investor demand.
Saudi Arabia Vows to Defend Itself as Houthi Attacks Wound 73, Oil Nears $100
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister warned of a firm response after Houthi strikes on energy sites wounded dozens, sending Brent crude toward $100 a barrel.
Supreme Court to Examine Delhi's Satya Niketan Building Collapse on a Pan-India Basis
The Supreme Court signalled it may fold Delhi's fatal PG collapse into its nationwide scrutiny of illegal construction, listing the matter for September 10.
Samsung India Begins Layoffs Across TV And Appliance Units As Rising Costs Bite
Samsung India has started cutting jobs across its television and home appliance businesses, with nearly 100 executives affected so far amid rising chip costs.
Deepa Jewellers Shares List at 25% Premium in Strong Stock Market Debut
Deepa Jewellers shares debuted at a 25% premium over the issue price, comfortably beating pre-listing grey market expectations.
Election Commission Announces Bypolls for Six Seats Across Four States, Voting Set for October 6
The ECI scheduled by-elections for five assembly seats and one Lok Sabha seat across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Assam.
Sensex, Nifty Open Lower as Crude Oil Prices Climb Amid US-Iran Tensions
Indian benchmark indices fell in early trade as Brent crude neared $97 a barrel and foreign investors remained net sellers.
Trump Threatens to Bar Bombardier Sales in US, Reigniting Trade Feud With Canada
Trump vowed to block Bombardier jet sales in the US unless the Canadian planemaker builds locally, escalating a trade dispute with Ottawa.
Jaguar Land Rover to Cut 4,000 Jobs as Costs, Cyberattack Fallout and Chinese Rivals Squeeze Britain's Largest Carmaker
Tata Motors-owned JLR confirmed plans to cut about 4,000 jobs over two years, roughly a tenth of its global workforce, as it battles tariffs, a cyberattack aftermath and cheaper Chinese competition.
Jio Platforms to Kick Off Global Roadshow for India's Largest-Ever IPO, Targets $4 Billion Raise
Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms is set to begin investor meetings across the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, London and the Middle East next week, ahead of what could be India's biggest-ever IPO.
Merz Calls AfD's Historic Saxony-Anhalt Win a 'Deeply Shocking' Blow to Germany's Political Center
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was 'deeply shocked' after the far-right AfD's record win in Saxony-Anhalt's state election, warning the result will have consequences for national politics.
Pixxel Raises $100 Million in India's Largest-Ever Spacetech Funding Round
Bengaluru-based Pixxel closed a $100 million Series C led by Temasek and Seraphim, the largest funding round raised by an Indian space-tech startup, taking its total funding to $195 million.
Sensex, Nifty Slide for Second Straight Session as IT, Metal and PSU Bank Stocks Buckle Under Rising Crude, Gulf Tensions
The Sensex fell over 380 points and the Nifty slipped below 23,800 on Monday as IT, metal and PSU bank shares dragged benchmarks lower amid rising crude prices and Gulf tensions.
Iran Vows 'More Severe' Reprisals After US Sinks Tanker in Gulf of Oman
Iran's military warned of harsher retaliation after US forces sank an Iranian tanker, hours after Tehran fired missiles at a US carrier and destroyer.
Congress Reshuffle: Sachin Pilot Named Punjab In-Charge, Baghel Shifted to Assam
The Congress high command overhauled state in-charge assignments on Saturday, moving Sachin Pilot to Punjab and Bhupesh Baghel to Assam.
India Women Bowl Out Pakistan for Record-Low 55 in Asia Cup 2026 Rout
India Women dismissed Pakistan for a record-low 55 in 18.1 overs at the Women's Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai, extending their unbeaten run in the tournament.
Trump Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Land in Moscow With Peace Plan as Putin Pauses Kyiv Strikes
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow with a proposal to end the war, as the Kremlin ordered a three-day halt to strikes on Kyiv.
NSE Secures SEBI Approval for Rs 30,000-Crore IPO, Set to Be India's Largest Ever
The National Stock Exchange has received SEBI's final observations on its long-awaited IPO, clearing the way for a listing that could be India's biggest public issue.
Two Senior Reform UK Aides Step Down After Undercover Sting Exposes Alleged Foreign Donations
Reform UK's head of policy and a close Farage aide quit their roles after a Channel 4 sting alleged the party solicited banned overseas funding for polling.
IIT Madras-Backed Bodhan AI Launches Four Open Indian-Language AI Models for Education
Bodhan AI and AI4Bharat released open-weight speech, translation and OCR models covering over 20 Indian languages to power a sovereign education AI stack.
Russian Overnight Strikes Kill Three in Ukraine as US Envoys Prepare Kyiv, Moscow Visits
Russian drone and missile attacks killed at least three people across Ukraine overnight as Kyiv said US negotiators could visit both capitals in the coming days.
Adobe Names Indian-Origin Executive Anil Chakravarthy as Next CEO, Narayen Moves to Executive Chair
Adobe will hand the CEO role to Anil Chakravarthy on December 1, with longtime chief Shantanu Narayen stepping into an executive chair role as AI reshapes the software industry.
Cipla Partners With China's Qilu Pharmaceutical to Bring Keytruda Biosimilar to the US
Cipla's US arm Invagen will market Qilu Pharmaceutical's pembrolizumab biosimilar QL2107 in the United States, deepening Cipla's oncology push.
ESDS Software Solution Shares List at 76% Premium in Blockbuster Stock Market Debut
ESDS Software Solution shares surged to Rs 757 on the NSE against an issue price of Rs 429, delivering strong listing-day gains after its Rs 720-crore IPO was subscribed over 135 times.
Sensex Jumps Over 500 Points, Nifty Reclaims 23,900 as Fed Rate-Cut Hopes Lift Asian Markets
Indian benchmark indices opened sharply higher on Friday, tracking a global rally after dovish comments from a US Federal Reserve official eased rate-hike worries.
US House Passes Bipartisan Bill Barring Federal Funds to Universities That Boycott Israel
The House passed the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act 237-169 with bipartisan support, sending the measure to the Senate.
Vance Rules Out Iran Talks Until Shipping Attacks Stop, Iran Warns of 'Asymmetrical' Response
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington will not negotiate with Tehran until attacks on commercial shipping end, as Iran's first VP threatened a multi-layered response.
AI-First Baby Sleep Startup Cradlewise Raises $12 Million in Series A Round
Cradlewise, an AI-enabled smart crib startup, has raised $12 million led by 3one4 Capital and Prudent Investment Management to expand globally.
Nepal Flood Death Toll Climbs Past 1,250 as Thousands Remain Missing
The death toll from the catastrophic Nepal-Tibet flash flood has risen to 1,252 with over 4,200 still missing, as rescue and rehabilitation efforts continue.
Xiaomi Launches Redmi 17 5G in India With 7,900mAh Battery and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 17 5G in India starting at Rs 23,999, featuring a 7,900mAh battery, 120Hz display and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset.
Smriti Mandhana's Record 124 Powers India Women to 137-Run Rout of Hong Kong in Asia Cup
Smriti Mandhana smashed a record 64-ball 124 as India Women crushed Hong Kong by 137 runs to become the first team to qualify for the Women's Asia Cup semi-finals.
Modi, Belgian PM De Wever Ink Defence and Renewable Energy Pacts at Delhi Summit
PM Modi and Belgium's Bart De Wever agreed to double bilateral trade in five years and signed MoUs on defence and clean energy during De Wever's first visit to India.
Economists Spar Over India's 7.8% GDP Print as SBI, Former Chief Economic Adviser Defend the Data
SBI and former CEA KV Subramanian pushed back on claims that a base revision inflated India's headline Q1 FY27 growth number.
Sensex, Nifty Fall for Fourth Straight Session as Crude Near $95 Weighs on Consumer, Auto Stocks
Benchmark indices reversed early gains to close lower on Thursday as elevated oil prices and Hormuz-linked supply worries kept investors cautious.
Hexaware Technologies CEO Resigns, EXL's Vivek Jetley Named Successor
Hexaware CEO Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan has resigned effective October 28, with EXL's Vivek Jetley set to take over as the IT firm's new chief executive.
Lumino Industries Shares List at 34% Premium in Strong Stock Market Debut
Lumino Industries shares debuted at a 34 percent premium on the NSE after its Rs 700-crore IPO was subscribed more than 100 times.
Republican Senator Urges Trump to Fire Defense Secretary Hegseth Amid Iran War Strain
Senator Thom Tillis accused Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth of 'inept mismanagement' as the US military faces mounting strain from the resumed war with Iran.
Sensex, Nifty Rise as Rupee Hits Over Two-Month High Amid Easing Iran War Concerns
Indian benchmark indices opened higher and the rupee touched its strongest level since June after Trump signalled the renewed Iran conflict may not drag on.
Trump Threatens More Iran Strikes as War Death Toll Hits 18, Wedding Attack Branded a War Crime
US President Donald Trump vowed further strikes on Iran after the deadliest 24 hours of the renewed conflict, as Tehran accused Washington of a war crime over a wedding-party strike.
ESDS Software Solution IPO Closes With Strong Demand Ahead of September 4 Listing
ESDS Software Solution's Rs 720 crore IPO wrapped up its subscription window on Tuesday with heavy demand from non-institutional and retail investors.
Sensex, Nifty Extend Losses for Second Day as Middle East Tensions Offset Strong GDP Data
Indian benchmarks fell for a second straight session as renewed US-Iran conflict and rising crude prices overshadowed a stronger-than-expected GDP print.
HDFC Bank CEO's Exit Triggers Leadership Shakeup at India's Largest Private Lender
Sashidhar Jagdishan will step down as HDFC Bank CEO after resisting chairman Rajiv Kumar's push for a management overhaul, unsettling investors.
Keir Starmer to Step Down as MP, Triggering London By-Election
Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will stand down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, setting up a closely watched by-election.
Kepler Aerospace Raises $8 Million to Build Swarming Satellite Constellations for Defence
Indian space infrastructure startup Kepler Aerospace secured its first external funding round to deploy autonomous ISR satellites for defence applications.
US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Flare Again
US Central Command confirmed new strikes on Iranian targets Tuesday, reigniting hostilities after weeks of relative calm around the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli Special Forces Raid, Fresh Gaza Strikes Kill Several Amid Fragile Ceasefire
A covert Israeli raid and a wave of strikes across Gaza City killed several Palestinians on Tuesday, underscoring how fragile the nearly year-old ceasefire remains.
SCO Leaders Sign Bishkek Declaration as Modi Pushes Anti-Terror Agenda, Pakistan to Chair Bloc
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, including PM Modi, Xi Jinping and Putin, signed the Bishkek Declaration on Tuesday, with Pakistan set to take over the bloc's chair.
ESDS Software Solution's Rs 720-Crore IPO Subscribed Over 42 Times on Final Day
ESDS Software Solution's IPO saw overwhelming demand on its closing day, subscribed more than 42 times overall with the NII portion booked over 125 times.
Jewellery Stocks Slide After Modi Renews Call to Avoid Non-Essential Gold Purchases
Titan, Kalyan Jewellers and other listed jewellery names fell in early trade after PM Modi again urged citizens to limit gold buying, as spot gold also slipped.
Modi Warns Against 'Double Standards' on Terrorism as SCO Leaders Adopt Bishkek Declaration
PM Modi called for dismantling terrorism's global ecosystem as SCO leaders, including Xi Jinping and Putin, signed the Bishkek Declaration at the 26th summit.
Russia Launches Massive Overnight Missile and Drone Barrage on Kyiv, Killing at Least 11
A large-scale Russian missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight killed at least 11 people and wounded more than a dozen, hitting a railway depot and residential buildings.
Gold's Debasement Rally Collides With a Hawkish Fed: Inside August 2026's Market Whipsaw
A Treasury bond buyback revived the 'debasement trade' and sent gold and silver soaring in August — until a hawkish Fed Chair and a Strait of Hormuz oil shock reversed course and put rate hikes back on the table.
Deep-Tech Startup Zenergize Raises Rs 33.5 Crore to Scale EV Charger Production
Zenergize Technologies has raised Rs 33.5 crore in a pre-Series A round to scale manufacturing of its indigenous silicon carbide-based EV chargers and solar inverters.
Mahanagar Gas Hikes CNG and PNG Prices in Mumbai as Middle East Crisis Bites
Mahanagar Gas raised CNG prices by Rs 2 per kg and domestic PNG by Re 1 per SCM in Mumbai, citing rising input costs tied to Middle East tensions.
Milky Mist Shares Jump 9.5% as Q1 Profit Surges Nearly Tenfold
Milky Mist Dairy Food shares rallied 9.5% on Tuesday after the company reported an eightfold rise in Q1 FY27 net profit, taking the stock 65% above its IPO price.
Skyways Air Services, Hy-Tech Engineers Post Contrasting Stock Market Debuts
Skyways Air Services listed at a 10% discount while Hy-Tech Engineers debuted at a 41.5% premium, highlighting diverging investor sentiment among Tuesday's IPO listings.
US FTC Sues Amazon Over Alleged $20 Billion Ad Overcharging Scheme
The FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging the company secretly overcharged advertisers roughly $20 billion through undisclosed changes to its ad auction system.
US Supreme Court Lets White House Continue $400 Million Ballroom Construction
A divided Supreme Court allowed construction on Trump's $400 million White House ballroom to continue while a legal challenge over its approval plays out.
Gold Futures Fall for Fourth Straight Session as Traders Book Profits
MCX gold slipped further on Saturday, extending a four-session slide as traders booked profits and awaited fresh cues on US inflation and Fed policy.
Max Estates Buys 85-Acre Delhi Land Parcel in Rs 420-Crore Share Swap
Max Estates has acquired an 84.71-acre land parcel in West Delhi through a non-cash share swap, marking its entry into the capital's housing market.
Meta's India Head Sandhya Devanathan Departs to Join OpenAI
Meta's vice-president for India, Sandhya Devanathan, is leaving after a decade at the company to take on a newly created regional role at OpenAI.
Death Toll From Russian Strike on Kyiv Region's Bucha District Rises to 37
A Russian strike on a warehouse in Ukraine's Bucha district has killed at least 37 people, with dozens more wounded and a day of mourning declared.
Delhi CNG Prices Jump Nearly 8% as West Asia Crisis Drives Up Global LNG Costs
IGL raised Delhi CNG rates by Rs 3.89/kg from 6 am Saturday as the Strait of Hormuz disruption pushes global LNG prices sharply higher.
Sitharaman Pitches India as Global Manufacturing Hub at Chicago Roundtable
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged US investors to build in India across manufacturing, AI, semiconductors and GIFT City finance.
Trump Announces 'Biggest Oil Deal in World History' With Venezuela
The US has secured majority control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves in a deal Trump says will cut American gas prices.
ICICI Bank Raises $1 Billion via Landmark Overseas Bond Sale
ICICI Bank completed a $1 billion five-year senior notes issuance that drew over $2.3 billion in orders, marking one of the largest dollar bond sales by an Indian lender this year.
Neeraj Chopra Books Diamond League Final Spot Despite Skipping Zurich
Neeraj Chopra has secured a place in the 2026 Diamond League javelin final in Brussels despite sitting out the Zurich leg, as Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage leads the standings.
Nepal Rejects Foreign Rescue Teams as Flood Death Toll Nears 500
Nepal's foreign ministry says domestic agencies can handle search-and-rescue after flash floods killed close to 500 people, turning down help from India, China, the US and others.
Norway's King Harald V Dies at 89, Son Haakon Succeeds Him as King Haakon VIII
King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died at 89 after a short illness, with his son Crown Prince Haakon ascending the throne as King Haakon VIII.
Ola Electric Launches S1Z Scooter With Indigenous Bharat Cell LFP Battery Technology
Ola Electric has launched its S1Z scooter range starting at Rs 79,999, marking the first mass-market rollout of the company's indigenously developed Bharat Cell LFP battery technology.
Priority Jewels IPO Sees Strong Day 1 Demand, Nearly 2x Subscribed
Priority Jewels' Rs 190-200 price band IPO got off to a robust start on day one, driven by strong retail participation and a healthy grey market premium.
Rupee Ends Higher as Dollar Supply Surges Ahead of RBI Deposit Window Closure
The Indian rupee closed higher on Friday, rounding out a weekly gain, as dollar inflows tied to a closing RBI deposit scheme and MSCI rebalancing offset month-end importer demand.
SEBI Clears Jio Platforms IPO Along With Six Other Public Offerings
SEBI has issued observations clearing the IPO plans of seven companies including Jio Platforms and Paras Healthcare, with Reliance's telecom arm planning to raise funds primarily to repay debt.
TVS Motor Names Peyman Kargar as New CEO, Succeeding K N Radhakrishnan
TVS Motor Company has appointed international business head Peyman Kargar as its next Director and CEO, effective January 2027, succeeding long-serving chief K N Radhakrishnan.
Sensex, Nifty Snap Two-Day Losing Streak as IT Stocks Rally
Indian benchmarks rebounded on Friday as a sharp rally in IT shares, boosted by Nvidia's strong results, offset weakness in banking and consumer stocks.
US Military Says Hormuz Shipping Lanes Cleared of Iranian Mines, Iran Disputes Claim
CENTCOM says US forces have cleared international shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian sea mines, though Iran disputes the claim and says none of its own ships have moved without permission.
Wipro Expands Google Cloud Partnership to Scale Agentic AI
Wipro is deepening its Google Cloud alliance to roll out Gemini Enterprise across its workforce and embed autonomous AI agents into core client operations.
ICICI Prudential AMC Shares Fall 5% After Promoter Prudential Sells 2% Stake
ICICI Prudential AMC shares slid on Thursday after UK-based promoter Prudential Corporation offloaded a 2% stake through a block deal to meet public shareholding norms.
Nepal-China Himalayan Flood: Death Toll Crosses 165, More Than 1,300 Missing
A glacial collapse triggered flash floods on the Nepal-China border, killing over 165 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing as rescue efforts intensify.
RBI Shifts to Near-Constant Rupee Intervention as Forex Reserves Jump
The RBI is stepping in more frequently to support the rupee, backed by a surge in forex reserves, even as the currency remains under pressure from high oil prices.
Skyways Air Services IPO Subscribed Over 11 Times on Final Day, GMP Signals Strong Debut
Skyways Air Services' Rs 582.8-crore IPO closed with subscription of more than 11 times on its final day, with grey market premium pointing to a strong listing.
Hindustan Copper Govt OFS Closes With 726% Retail Subscription, Full Greenshoe Exercised
The government's offer for sale in Hindustan Copper closed with retail bids covering 726% of their quota, prompting the Centre to exercise the entire oversubscription option.
IRCTC Survey Flags Six Dark Patterns as 70% of Users Report Forced Logouts
A LocalCircles survey of over 90,000 IRCTC users found widespread forced logouts, nagging pop-ups and undisclosed charges during train ticket bookings.
Lumino Industries' Rs 700 Crore IPO Opens for Subscription Today
Kolkata-based cable and EPC firm Lumino Industries opened its Rs 700 crore IPO on Thursday, with a price band of Rs 78-82 and strong grey market demand.
Qatar's PM Arrives in Tehran to Push Iran Mediation and Hormuz De-Escalation
Qatar's prime minister met senior Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday as Doha pushes to revive mediation and ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Nepal Flash Flood Leaves Dozens Dead, Hundreds Missing Near China Border
A flash flood on the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal's Rasuwa district has killed dozens and left hundreds missing, including more than 100 Indian nationals.
PhysicsWallah, Groww, Rubicon Research See Over Rs 4,400 Crore in Block Deals on Dalal Street
Five block deals worth more than Rs 6,000 crore changed hands on Wednesday, with large stakes traded in PhysicsWallah, Groww's parent, Viyash Scientific and Rubicon Research.
Purple Style Labs Sets Price Band at Rs 546-575 for Pernia's Pop-Up Shop's Rs 680-Crore IPO
Purple Style Labs, operator of luxury fashion platform Pernia's Pop-Up Shop, has fixed a Rs 546-575 price band for its Rs 680-crore IPO opening August 31.
Sri Lanka Fight to Within 16 Runs of India on Day 4 of Colombo Test
Pasindu Sooriyabandara's 92 and a Kamindu Mendis fifty helped Sri Lanka claw back to 229 for 6 on Day 4, trailing India by just 16 runs in the follow-on innings.
Realme P4s 5G Launched in India With Dimensity 7400 Ultra Chip and 8,000mAh Battery
Realme has launched the P4s 5G in India with a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset, a 144Hz AMOLED display and an 8,000mAh battery.
Sensex, Nifty Erase Early Gains to Close Lower as IT and Auto Stocks Drag
Indian benchmark indices reversed early gains to end lower on Wednesday, dragged by IT, FMCG and auto stocks as investors awaited Nvidia's earnings and US inflation data.
US Pauses Visa Appointments Worldwide, Adding Uncertainty for Indian Applicants
The Trump administration has paused visa interview scheduling at US embassies worldwide for a consular training programme, raising concerns for Indian students and workers.
Adani Energy Shares Rise After Winning Rs 4,700 Crore Maharashtra Transmission Project
Adani Energy Solutions shares climbed after the company won a Rs 4,700 crore transmission project in Maharashtra to support renewable and pumped-storage power evacuation.
China, India Hold Border Talks in Beijing, Agree to Keep Seeking Settlement
Wang Yi and Ajit Doval held talks in Beijing on the disputed Himalayan border, agreeing to continue dialogue and hold the next round in India in 2027.
India Enforce Follow-On After Dinusha's Third Century Powers Sri Lanka Past 290
Sonal Dinusha's third century of the series took Sri Lanka to 290 in Colombo before India enforced the follow-on and made early inroads in the second innings.
US Sanctions Four Indian Firms Over $119 Million Iranian Oil Trade
US Treasury sanctioned four India-based companies and three Indian nationals for allegedly moving $119 million of Iranian petroleum products, drawing sharp pushback from Tehran.
Gaja Alternative Asset Management Lists Today After Nearly 33x Subscription
Gaja Alternative Asset Management's Rs 550-crore IPO began trading on the NSE and BSE Wednesday after being subscribed close to 33 times.
Iran, Oman Agree on Framework for Temporary Hormuz Corridor and Mine-Clearing Plan
Iran and Oman's foreign ministers agreed in Tehran to pursue a temporary shipping corridor and joint mine-clearing project in the Strait of Hormuz.
Welspun Corp CEO, Promoter Group Sell 2.4% Stake via Block Deal; Stock Slides
Welspun Corp's promoter group and MD & CEO Vipul Mathur offloaded roughly 6.3 million shares worth about Rs 1,417 crore in a block deal.
Air India Seeks $1.5 Billion Fresh Equity From Tata Sons, Singapore Airlines
Air India has asked its owners for about $1.5 billion in fresh capital after posting a record annual loss, Reuters reported.
Canada Hits Back at Trump With Tariffs of Up to 50% as Trade War Escalates
Ottawa unveiled counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US steel, dairy and electronics after trade talks with Washington collapsed.
Infineon Acquires Bengaluru-Based C2i Semiconductors to Expand AI Data Centre Power Tech
German chipmaker Infineon is buying Bengaluru startup C2i Semiconductors to strengthen its power management technology for AI data centres.
Doval Holds 25th Round of India-China Border Talks With Wang Yi in Beijing
NSA Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing for Special Representatives talks on the boundary question, ahead of Xi Jinping's expected BRICS visit to India.
Sensex, Nifty Close Higher Tuesday as Healthcare, Pharma and PSU Banks Lead
Indian benchmark indices reversed early losses to end higher on Tuesday, led by gains in healthcare, pharma and public sector bank stocks.
Sri Lanka Fight Back on Rain-Hit Day 3 of 2nd Test Against India
Sri Lanka showed resolve on day three of the second Test in Colombo, with a maiden fifty from debutant Pasindu Sooriyabandara before rain forced early stumps.
US Prepares to Send Diplomats Back to Middle East Embassies After Iran War Evacuations
The US State Department is reportedly readying a phased return of diplomats to several Middle East missions that were evacuated during the war with Iran.
Vodafone Idea Shares Jump 8% on SBI-Led Debt Funding Progress
Vodafone Idea shares surged as much as 8% after reports that the telco is close to finalising a large debt package from an SBI-led bank consortium.
Asian Markets Slide as Chip Selloff Hits Samsung, SK Hynix Ahead of Nvidia Earnings
South Korea's KOSPI and Japan's Nikkei fell sharply on Tuesday as a Wall Street tech selloff spread to Asian chipmakers.
Augmont Enterprises IPO Closes With Strong Demand on Final Day
Augmont Enterprises' Rs 825-crore IPO drew heavy demand on its closing day, led by non-institutional investors.
Annu Projects IPO Opens for Subscription, Price Band Set at Rs 94-99
Annu Projects' Rs 175-crore mainboard IPO opened for bidding on Tuesday, with allotment expected by month-end.
Government Sets Rs 514 Floor Price for Hindustan Copper Stake Sale
The Centre opened a two-day OFS in Hindustan Copper at a 10% discount, its ninth divestment of the financial year.
Wall Street Ends Choppy Week Higher as Bond Yields, Iran Tensions Keep Investors on Edge
US stocks rose Friday but still posted weekly losses as Treasury yields climbed and markets awaited Trump's economic pressure campaign on Iran.
Gold and Silver Hit Fresh Record Highs in India as Rally Extends
24K gold crossed ₹1.61 lakh per 10 grams and silver topped ₹2.46 lakh per kg on Friday, extending a rally now running into a fourth straight week.
Sensex, Nifty Close Flat as IT, FMCG and Auto Stocks Drag; Second Straight Weekly Decline
Indian benchmarks ended nearly unchanged on Friday as gains in metal and private bank stocks offset weakness in IT, FMCG and auto, marking a second consecutive weekly fall.
Augmont Enterprises' Rs 825-Crore IPO Opens for Subscription
Gold and silver ecosystem player Augmont Enterprises opened its Rs 825 crore IPO on Friday with a price band of Rs 750-788 per share.
Supreme Court Eases 3-Year Practice Rule for Civil Judge Aspirants, Adds Training Mandate
SC modifies its 2025 mandate requiring three years of bar practice for civil judge recruitment, allowing training and clerkship to count instead.
Tata Motors to Raise Car and SUV Prices by Up to Rs 25,000 from September 1
The passenger vehicle arm's third hike this year points to persistent commodity cost pressure across both ICE and electric models.
Gold Hits Fresh Record High On MCX As Sensex, Nifty Also Rebound
MCX gold touched a fresh high near ₹1.59 lakh per 10 grams on August 20, even as Sensex and Nifty snapped a four-day losing streak.
Israel Advances E1 Settlement Plan That Could 'Bury' Two-State Solution
Israel's Housing Ministry opened bidding for over 1,200 homes in the contested E1 area, drawing international condemnation and threats of sanctions.
PV Sindhu's World Championship Medal Bid Ends In 88-Minute Battle vs Wang Zhi Yi
PV Sindhu's hopes of a sixth World Championships medal ended with a three-game pre-quarterfinal loss to China's Wang Zhi Yi in New Delhi.
Starlink Reapplies To IN-SPACe For 30,000-Satellite Gen 2 Constellation In India
Elon Musk's Starlink has filed a fresh application with India's space regulator for its Gen 2 satellite network after an earlier rejection.
Google Offers Indian College Students A Free Year Of AI Plus, New Gemini Study Tools
Google is giving eligible Indian college students a year of free Google AI Plus and discounted AI Pro plans, alongside new Gemini-powered study features.
Indian Oil Nears LPG Import Deal With Algeria's Sonatrach For 2027
IOC is close to a long-term LPG supply agreement with Algeria's Sonatrach as India works to cut its dependence on Middle Eastern energy routes.
Opposition Slams Government Over RSS-Linked Members in NCERT Textbook Panel
Opposition leaders accused the government of politicising education after NCERT's reconstituted textbook panel included members with alleged RSS and ABVP links.
Praggnanandhaa Finishes Runner-Up as Wesley So Retains Sinquefield Cup Title in Armageddon
R Praggnanandhaa tied for first in the classical standings but lost a tense Armageddon tiebreak to Wesley So, who won his third Sinquefield Cup title.
Russian Missile-and-Drone Barrage Kills at Least 12 in Kyiv, Damages Children's Hospital
A massive overnight Russian attack on Kyiv killed at least 12 people and damaged a children's hospital, a school and homes across the Ukrainian capital.
Sensex, Nifty Snap Seven-Day Losing Streak as Easing US Yields Lift Sentiment
Indian benchmark indices opened sharply higher on Thursday, breaking a seven-session losing run as global bond yields eased and Asian markets rallied.
Tempsens Instruments IPO Opens With Strong Grey Market Buzz
The Rs 650-crore Tempsens Instruments IPO opened for subscription on August 20 with a 73% grey market premium and positive analyst ratings.
UK Summons Israeli Envoy Over E1 Settlement Tender, Warns of Sanctions
Britain condemned Israel's tender for the E1 settlement project and summoned its charge d'affaires, warning of sanctions to come.
Cabinet Clears Rs 13,041 Crore Rail And Highway Push Across Five States
The CCEA approved five rail and highway projects worth Rs 13,041 crore spanning Bihar, Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Gold Jumps Over 1.5% On MCX In Evening Trade As Silver Holds Near Recent Highs
MCX gold surged more than 1.5% in Wednesday's evening session, lifted by rising US bond yields and elevated crude oil prices.
Israel's Deadly Gaza Strikes Cast Doubt On Ceasefire Progress After Kushner Visit
At least 10 people were killed in fresh Israeli strikes in Gaza on Wednesday, raising fresh doubts about the fragile ceasefire.
Tata Steel Gets CCI Nod To Buy Out German Partner's Stake In Logistics Arm TMILL
The CCI cleared Tata Steel's acquisition of IQ Martrade's 23% stake in TM International Logistics for about Rs 335 crore.
OnePlus, OPPO and Samsung Raise Smartphone Prices Again as India's Market Slows
Rising memory chip costs and slowing demand have pushed OnePlus, OPPO and Samsung to raise smartphone prices in India for the second time in as many months.
Horizon Industrial Parks' Rs 2,600 Crore IPO Sees Tepid Subscription On Closing Day
The Blackstone-backed warehousing IPO closed Wednesday with overall subscription of just 0.24 times and a thin grey market premium.
India Beat Sri Lanka By 165 Runs In Galle Test To Take 1-0 Series Lead
India completed a 165-run victory over Sri Lanka on the final day in Galle, powered by Devdutt Padikkal's twin centuries and Manav Suthar's ten-wicket match haul.
Jubilant Ingrevia To Acquire 40% Stake In Deep-Tech Firm Zettaone Technologies For Rs 189 Crore
Jubilant Ingrevia's board has approved a binding term sheet to buy a 40% stake in electronics manufacturer Zettaone Technologies.
L&T Technology Services Secures $75 Million Five-Year Engineering Deal
LTTS has won a five-year, over $75 million engagement from an undisclosed global technology major to deploy its Engineering Intelligence services.
Sensex, Nifty Extend Losing Streak As Crude Oil Tops $91 Amid Hormuz Tensions
Indian benchmark indices fell for a fresh session Wednesday as rising crude prices and Gulf tensions weighed on sentiment.
UAE Imposes Indefinite Trade Embargo On Iran After Alleged Missile Strikes
UAE halts all trade and financial ties with Iran after accusing it of firing two missiles toward the Gulf state; Iran calls the claim baseless.
US and South Korea Shorten Joint Military Drills After Trump Order; North Korea Calls Exercises 'Frantic'
Seoul and Washington agree to cut this month's Ulchi Freedom Shield drills short at Trump's request, as Pyongyang denounces the exercises.
Shiprocket Shares List at 35% Premium in Stellar Stock Market Debut
Logistics platform Shiprocket made a strong debut on the NSE and BSE on Wednesday, listing well above its IPO price after a heavily oversubscribed issue.
India Names 17 Athletes for Arjuna Award 2026, Skips Khel Ratna
The Sports Ministry named 17 athletes across badminton, chess, athletics, hockey and para-sports for the Arjuna Award 2026, but did not confer the Khel Ratna this year.
Technocrats Plasma Systems SME IPO Closes Oversubscribed 203 Times
The BSE SME issue from the industrial plasma equipment maker drew overwhelming demand on its final day, led by non-institutional investors.
Eight Israeli Airstrikes Hit Syria's Abu al-Duhur Airbase, No Casualties Reported
Israeli warplanes struck the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northwestern Syria early Tuesday, hitting runways and storage facilities without causing casualties.
Iran's Top Negotiator Says Strait Of Hormuz Will Stay Shut Until US Meets Demands
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Hormuz will remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade and sanctions, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire deadline lapsed.
NSE Seeks Valuation Of Up To $55 Billion In What Could Be India's Biggest-Ever IPO
The National Stock Exchange is marketing shares at a valuation of up to Rs 5.26 lakh crore ahead of an IPO expected to launch in the second half of September.
Razorpay Launches Vulcan, India's First AI Foundation Model Built For Payments
Fintech firm Razorpay has unveiled Vulcan, an AI-powered payments foundation model built with NVIDIA and AWS to cut fraud and improve transaction success rates.
Uber Adds Train Ticket Booking To Its App In India Through ixigo Partnership
Uber has launched train ticket booking on its India app in partnership with ixigo, letting riders book rail tickets and check PNR status within a single app.
Milky Mist Dairy Food Shares Debut With Nearly 18% Listing Gain
Milky Mist Dairy Food shares listed at Rs 165 on Tuesday, an 18% premium, after its Rs 1,553-crore IPO drew heavy institutional demand.
Sharma-Linked Entity Sells Up to 4.98% Paytm Stake in Rs 2,949-Crore Block Deal
Resilient Asset Management, linked to Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, sold a stake in the fintech firm via a block deal, with proceeds flowing to Antfin.
Sensex, Nifty Set for Lower Open as Crude Oil Tops $90 on US-Iran Tensions
GIFT Nifty signals a weak start for Indian markets on August 18 as crude oil jumps past $90 a barrel amid fresh US-Iran uncertainty.
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO Gets Muted Start With Under One-Time Subscription on Day 1
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart's Rs 1,700-crore IPO was subscribed just 0.72 times on its opening day, with muted demand from institutional investors.
Russian Court Jails Opposition Politician Lev Shlosberg for 11 Years Over Anti-War Posts
A Pskov court sentenced Yabloko politician Lev Shlosberg to over 11 years in prison for anti-war statements, as Russia's crackdown on dissent intensifies.
Sensex, Nifty Close Lower as IT Stocks Drag and Crude Nears $89 a Barrel
Indian benchmark indices fell on Monday as IT majors dropped nearly 2% and rising crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.
Tata Sons' Chandrasekaran and Noel Tata Briefed Government Separately Amid Leadership Rift
Outgoing Tata Sons chief N Chandrasekaran and Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata reportedly met government officials separately over internal differences.
Iran's Parliament Advances Bill to Criminalize Contact With 'Hostile' Foreign Media
Iranian lawmakers approved the general principles of a bill criminalising interviews with US- or Israeli-linked media, part of a wider crackdown.
Kushner Meets Hamas Chief in Egypt in Push to Save Stalled Gaza Plan
Jared Kushner met Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt as mediators scrambled to rescue a Gaza plan rejected by Netanyahu.
India Women Share Spoils With China in Hard-Fought 2-2 Draw at Hockey World Cup Opener
India's women's hockey team fought back twice but had to settle for a 2-2 draw against China in their World Cup opener.
Ukraine Launches One of War's Largest Drone Attacks on Russia, Killing at Least Six
Ukraine sent hundreds of drones deep into Russia overnight in one of its largest strikes of the war, killing at least six people.
Rain Washes Out Morning Session as India Look to Extend Galle Dominance
Persistent rain wiped out the first session of Day 2 in Galle, leaving India, resuming at a commanding 288/2, to wait before building on Padikkal's century.
Rain Delays Day 2 in Galle as Padikkal's Century Leaves India Firmly on Top
Persistent rain held up the start of Day 2 in Galle, a day after Devdutt Padikkal's maiden Test century powered India to 288/2 against Sri Lanka.
India Open Hockey World Cup Campaign With 3-1 Win Over Wales in Amstelveen
Harmanpreet Singh's brace helped India beat Wales 3-1 in their FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 opener.
Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Off Indonesia's Flores Island Leaves at Least 38 Dead, Rescue Operations Widen
A powerful 7.7-magnitude quake struck off Flores Island early Saturday, killing at least 38 people and triggering hundreds of aftershocks.
Bharat Dynamics Q1 FY27 Net Profit Soars 547% to Rs 118.79 Crore on Strong Order Execution
Defence PSU Bharat Dynamics posted a sharp jump in first-quarter profit and revenue, driven by robust order execution and improved operating margins.
Delhi on High Alert After Bomb Threats Target Red Fort, High Court, Airport Ahead of Independence Day
Email threats referencing Khalistan and the 1984 riots targeted the Red Fort, Delhi High Court, IGI Airport and Metro lines a day before India's 80th Independence Day.
Independence Day Long Weekend Lifts Hotel Bookings, Travel Demand Across India
Hotel chains and travel platforms report bookings up 16-20% year-on-year for the Independence Day weekend, even as travellers plan trips closer to the date.
India's Forex Reserves Surge $14.1 Billion to Cross $707 Billion, Hit Record High
RBI data released Friday showed India's foreign exchange reserves jumped sharply in the week ended August 7, driven by higher foreign currency assets and gold holdings.
Shiprocket IPO Subscribed Over 100 Times on Final Day as QIB Demand Surges
The Rs 1,617-crore Shiprocket IPO closed its three-day bidding window on Friday with overall demand crossing 100 times the shares on offer.
US Retail Sales Fall 0.6% in July as Consumer Sentiment Sinks to 51
US retail spending unexpectedly dropped in July while consumer sentiment posted its steepest slide in months, both reported Friday.
Sensex Slips 71 Points, Nifty Ends at 24,366 as Crude Oil, Middle East Tensions Weigh
Indian benchmark indices closed marginally lower on Friday as elevated crude prices and Middle East uncertainty offset relief from softer US inflation data.
Zetwerk Files Updated IPO Papers With Sebi for Rs 2,600 Crore Fresh Issue
Manufacturing platform Zetwerk has filed updated draft IPO papers with Sebi, moving closer to a public listing nearly five months after its confidential pre-filing.
Israel Orders Shift of West Bank Civilian Policing From Military to Police After Qusra Standoff
Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the army to prepare a plan handing West Bank civilian law enforcement to police, after criticism of the military's handling of a settler siege.
Jharkhand Job Exam Protest Enters 21st Day; Students to Take Out Tiranga Yatra on Independence Day
Students agitating over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment exams plan an Independence Day march as the CM's assurances fail to end the 21-day standoff.
LEAP India, Technocraft Ventures Make Contrasting Stock Market Debuts
LEAP India listed at a modest 4% premium while Technocraft Ventures surged 34% on debut, as two fresh IPOs began trading on the exchanges on Friday.
Bar Council of India Reverses NALSAR Enrolment Ban After Backlash
BCI withdrew its order blocking 2026 NALSAR law graduates from enrolling as advocates, hours after the directive triggered a social media uproar.
DPL 2026: Purani Dilli 6 Seal Last-Over Thriller Against North Delhi Strikers
A brilliant fifth-wicket stand from Ashwini Chillar and Lalit Yadav guided Purani Dilli 6 to a nail-biting win over North Delhi Strikers in the Delhi Premier League.
Swedish Parliament Lowers Age of Criminal Responsibility to 14 Ahead of Election
Sweden's parliament voted to lower the criminal responsibility age from 15 to 14, weeks before a tightly contested general election.
Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 265 as Nearly 500 Remain Missing
Colombia's president says 265 people have died and 496 are still missing three days after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake devastated the country's west.
Domestic Investors Buy Rs 4,353 Crore of Stocks as Foreign Investors Turn Sellers
Domestic institutional investors bought nearly Rs 4,353 crore of Indian equities on August 13 even as foreign investors pulled out over Rs 510 crore.
Godrej Industries Q1 FY27 Net Profit Falls 19% to Rs 284 Crore Despite Strong Revenue Growth
Godrej Industries posted a consolidated Q1 FY27 profit decline of 18.7% even as revenue jumped 22.2% and EBITDA margins expanded.
IndiGo Launches Independence Day Sale With Up to 20% Off Airfares
IndiGo's Happy Independence Day Sale offers up to 20% off base fares on domestic and international routes for bookings made August 13-16.
L&T to Build 10,000-GPU Nvidia AI Factory in Chennai for Together AI
L&T's Vyoma.AI has secured an order worth Rs 10,000-15,000 crore to build a 10,000-GPU Nvidia B300 AI facility in Chennai for US firm Together AI.
Credent Connect N Care IPO Opens Today: Price Band, GMP and What Investors Should Know
The Rs 94-crore SME IPO from healthcare logistics firm Credent Connect N Care opened for subscription Thursday at a price band of Rs 179-189, with the issue closing August 17.
Iran and US Trade Competing Claims Over Who Controls the Strait of Hormuz
A senior Iranian Basij commander said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz remains under Tehran's control, rebutting President Trump's claim of US 'total control' a day earlier.
Karnataka Observes Statewide Bandh as Cauvery Water Release Order Sparks Protests
Kannada organisations and farmer groups called a 12-hour bandh across Karnataka on Thursday after the Cauvery Water Management Authority ordered the state to release 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu.
Defence-Tech Startup KshatraLabs Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Build India's Counter-Drone Interceptors
Finvolve and India Accelerator have backed KshatraLabs, an Indian startup building autonomous aerial interceptors designed to detect and neutralise hostile drones at speeds above 300 km/h.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles' Q1 Profit Slumps 80% on JLR Drag, but Stock Rallies on Demand Outlook
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles reported an 80% drop in consolidated net profit for Q1 FY27 as Jaguar Land Rover volumes fell, even as the stock jumped on strong domestic demand and EV growth.
Sensex Ends Higher, Nifty Slips as Volatile Session Closes Near 24,400
The Sensex snapped a two-day losing streak to close up 113 points on Thursday, while the Nifty extended its slide for a third straight session amid selling in metal, bank and financial stocks.
Jubilant FoodWorks Q1 FY27 Profit Rises 6% to Rs 100 Crore as Domino's Sales Grow
Jubilant FoodWorks posted a 6% rise in consolidated net profit and 14% revenue growth in Q1 FY27, even as it exits the Dunkin' brand in India.
Milky Mist Dairy Food IPO Subscription Surges Past 7x on Final Day
The Rs 1,553-crore Milky Mist Dairy Food IPO saw a sharp pickup in demand on its closing day, led by non-institutional investors, ahead of listing.
Parliament's Monsoon Session Ends Sine Die After Mines and Minerals Bill Clears Rajya Sabha
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on Thursday, capping a disruption-heavy Monsoon Session that still saw 11 bills passed, including a mining sector amendment.
Google Launches Pixel 11 Series in India: Pixel 11 Priced From Rs 89,999
Google's Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL and 11 Pro Fold are now official in India, alongside the Pixel Watch 5, with prices starting well above last year's lineup.
IDF Strike Kills Hamas Commander in Northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya
Israel's military says it killed a Hamas cell leader planning an attack on troops, as near-daily strikes continue despite the October ceasefire.
Lok Sabha Sends FCRA Amendment Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee Amid Opposition Uproar
The Lok Sabha approved a motion referring the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026 to a 31-member joint panel, as the Opposition demanded its complete withdrawal.
Sensex, Nifty Close Lower for Second Straight Session as Crude Oil, IT Stocks Weigh
Indian benchmark indices ended Wednesday's session in the red as firm crude prices, Hormuz uncertainty and weak IT shares offset gains in PSU banks; Godrej Consumer slumped nearly 10%.
G V Electricals Shares List at Over 21% Premium in Bright BSE SME Debut
G V Electricals made a strong stock market debut on the BSE SME platform, listing well above its issue price after a heavily oversubscribed IPO.
Sensex, Nifty Slide Over 600 Points in Afternoon Trade as Tata Stocks, Crude Oil Weigh
Indian benchmark indices reversed a firm morning start to slide sharply by early afternoon, dragged down by Tata group stocks, rising crude prices and Hormuz-related uncertainty.
EMI Financing Crosses 50% of Smartphone Purchases in India's Tier 2 Cities
Counterpoint Research says EMI penetration in Tier 2 smartphone sales hit 57.5% in Q2 2026 as rising prices push affordability to the fore.
Parliamentary Panel Suggests Capping Private Hospital Room Rates at 3-Star Hotel Tariffs
A parliamentary committee has recommended pegging private hospital room charges in metros to nearby 3-star hotel rates to curb excessive billing.
Sebi Proposes Letting REITs, InvITs Take Minority Stakes in Under-Construction Projects
Sebi's consultation paper could let REITs and InvITs buy minority stakes in third-party projects, giving developers a new way to raise capital.
Shiprocket's ₹1,617-Crore IPO to Open August 12: Strong GMP but Analysts Split
Shiprocket's mainboard IPO opens Wednesday with a solid grey-market premium, though brokerages are divided on whether to subscribe.
Ardee Industries Shares List at Nearly 39% Premium on Stock Market Debut
Ardee Industries shares opened well above their Rs 53 issue price on debut Wednesday, after the recycling and recovery solutions IPO was subscribed over 133 times.
Houthi Missile Strikes Kill Six on Cargo Ship in Bab al-Mandeb Strait
A double missile strike on the Egyptian-owned Tihamah killed six and wounded ten, marking the first shipping deaths linked to the Houthis since the US-Israel war on Iran began.
Drone Strike Sparks Massive Blaze at Libya's Zawiya Oil Refinery
A drone strike ignited a huge fire at Libya's Zawiya refinery, the third attack on the site's oil infrastructure in two days, with no group claiming responsibility.
Jharkhand Bandh Over Police Action on Job Aspirants Spills Into Parliament Logjam
BJP's statewide Jharkhand bandh over alleged police brutality on JPSC-JSSC aspirants triggers a fresh political slugfest and disrupts Parliament.
Sensex, Nifty Close Lower as Crude Oil Jumps Toward $90 on Hormuz Impasse
Indian benchmark indices ended lower Tuesday as surging crude oil prices and a stalled US-Iran deal over the Strait of Hormuz weighed on sentiment.
Siemens India Q1 FY27: Profit Falls 18% to Rs 343 Crore Despite Strong Order Growth
Siemens Ltd's June-quarter profit dropped 18% on higher input costs even as revenue and new orders grew at a healthy clip.
MRF Q1 FY27: Net Profit Dips 1.3% to Rs 495 Crore Despite Strong Revenue Growth
Tyre maker MRF reported a marginal decline in June-quarter profit as higher raw material costs offset nearly 10% revenue growth.
7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia, Killing Dozens And Triggering Evacuations
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Colombia's Choco region on Monday, killing dozens, damaging airports and prompting evacuations across Colombia and Ecuador.
Rajya Sabha Passes Bankers' Book Evidence Bill, Completing Its Journey Through Parliament
Rajya Sabha cleared the Bankers' Book Evidence Bill by voice vote on Monday, replacing an 1891 law and giving digital banking records formal legal standing.
Sensex, Nifty End Marginally Higher After Choppy Session as Hormuz Uncertainty Persists
Sensex and Nifty closed with modest gains on Monday after a narrow-range session, as rising crude and Strait of Hormuz jitters offset early optimism.
Vodafone Idea's Q1 Loss Narrows to Rs 3,754 Crore, Company Posts First Subscriber Gain Since Merger
Vodafone Idea's net loss shrank 43% year-on-year in Q1 FY27 as revenue and ARPU rose and the telco added subscribers for the first time since its 2018 merger.
WhatsApp Users In India Report Outage Affecting Photos, Videos And Other Media Sharing
WhatsApp users across India and several other countries reported trouble sending photos, videos and stickers on Monday, while text messaging largely stayed functional.
Dhoot Transmission, Molbio Diagnostics IPOs Open for Subscription Today
Two mainboard IPOs worth a combined Rs 4,000 crore-plus opened on Monday, with strong grey market premiums signalling healthy investor interest.
Ashmita Chaliha Clinches Maiden BWF World Tour Title at Korea Masters
Assam's Ashmita Chaliha rallied from a game down to beat China's Han Qianxi and win her first BWF World Tour title in Asan, South Korea.
Vice President Radhakrishnan Launches Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign From Andaman
VP C P Radhakrishnan launched this year's Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyaan from Sri Vijaya Puram on August Kranti Diwas, invoking Netaji's 1943 flag-hoisting legacy.
Explosion, Fire Reported at Saudi Arabia's Jubail Gas Facility as Houthis Claim Attack
A loud blast and fire were reported at a gas facility in Saudi Arabia's Jubail Industrial City, with Israeli media citing Houthi involvement.
Iran and Oman Edge Closer to Hormuz Deal Even as a Gulf Tanker Comes Under Missile Attack
Iran says a shipping-route deal with Oman for the Strait of Hormuz is 'very close,' even as the UAE reported a missile strike on a tanker in the same waters.
Ashmita Chaliha Reaches Maiden BWF Final at Korea Masters
Ashmita Chaliha beat compatriot Rakshitha Ramraj in an all-Indian semifinal to reach her first-ever BWF World Tour final at the Korea Masters.
Gold Hits Seven-Week High in India as Weak US Jobs Data Fuels Rate-Cut Bets
Gold extended its rally to a seven-week high on August 8 as soft US jobs data and falling Treasury yields lifted bullion, pushing Indian retail rates near record levels.
US Lawmaker's FCRA Criticism Draws Sharp Pushback From India
A US Congressman's attack on India's proposed FCRA amendments has triggered a diplomatic pushback, with commentators framing the criticism as foreign interference.
Bihar's GI-Tagged Mithila Makhana Reaches Australia in First-Ever Sea Shipment
18 tonnes of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar has been exported to Australia for the first time, with farmers earning nearly 18% more than market price.
Global Tech Layoffs Cross 1.63 Lakh in 2026 as AI Restructuring Hits India Hard
A new industry report shows over 1.63 lakh global tech layoffs in 2026, with AI cited in more than 91,000 job cuts and India among the worst-hit hubs in Asia.
Russian Strikes Kill Three, Including a Child, Near Kyiv as US Senate Passes New Sanctions Bill
An overnight Russian bombardment killed three people near Kyiv hours after the US Senate passed sweeping new sanctions targeting Russian energy exports.
Iran and Oman Near Deal on New Strait of Hormuz Shipping Arrangement
Iran and Oman say they are close to finalising a new shipping-route arrangement through the Strait of Hormuz, though fee disputes remain.
India's Spinners Fight Back After Sri Lanka XI Post 363/8 on Day One of Colombo Warm-Up
Sri Lanka Cricket XI batters piled on runs before India's spin trio clawed back late on day one of the three-day tour match in Colombo.
Ola Electric Q1 FY27: Net Loss Narrows 22% to Rs 336 Crore as Revenue Falls 45%
Ola Electric's Q1 FY27 loss narrowed to Rs 336 crore even as revenue fell 45% year-on-year on weaker EV registrations.
LEAP India's Rs 2,480 Crore IPO Opens for Subscription
Supply chain solutions provider LEAP India opened its Rs 2,480 crore mainboard IPO on August 7, with the issue set to close on August 11.
SBI Q1 FY27: Net Profit Rises 10% to Rs 21,121 Crore, NII Jumps Nearly 15%
State Bank of India posted a 10% rise in standalone net profit for the June quarter, with net interest income up nearly 15% and asset quality improving.
SEBI Deploys AI Tools to Track Finfluencers as 62% of Investors Fall Under Their Sway
SEBI's FY26 annual report reveals new AI-based surveillance tools, including Project Sudarsan and R(AI)DAR, built to police unregistered finfluencers.
Sensex Slips 456 Points as Financials Drag; Auto, IT and Hindalco Shine
Indian benchmarks ended lower on August 7 as an RBI draft proposal hit NBFC stocks, even as auto, IT and Hindalco's record profit lifted sentiment elsewhere.
Sensex, Nifty Set for Weak Start as Iran's Hormuz Bill Rattles Asian Markets
GIFT Nifty pointed to a lower open on August 7 as Iran's parliament weighed barring US and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz.
Lok Sabha Passes Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Amid Opposition Protests
The Lok Sabha cleared the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by voice vote without debate as opposition MPs protested other issues.
Sensex, Nifty Close Higher on August 6 as Reliance and Banking Stocks Lead Gains
Indian benchmarks ended Thursday's session marginally higher, supported by Reliance Industries and banking stocks even as IT, auto and metal shares lagged.
Aegeus Technologies IPO Sees Muted Response as Subscription Window Closes
The small-cap IPO closed undersubscribed at 0.3x overall, with retail investors showing more interest than institutional and non-institutional buyers.
India's Car Sales Jump 33.6% in July as Automakers Stock Up for Festive Season
Passenger vehicle dispatches surged in July 2026 as Maruti Suzuki extended its market lead and EV sales crossed 30,000 units for a second month.
Srikanth Exits Early as India's Women Keep Korea Masters Campaign Alive
Kidambi Srikanth crashed out in the men's singles first round at Korea Masters 2026, but India's women's singles and doubles contingents advanced strongly.
TRAI's AI Systems Flag 24.4 Billion Spam Calls and Texts in a Single Quarter
TRAI data shows AI-based detection flagged 24.43 billion suspected spam calls and SMSs in Q1 FY27 as telecom action against violators intensified.
India's Data Breach Costs Hit Record Rs 25.5 Crore as AI Speeds Up Cyberattacks: IBM Report
IBM's 2026 data breach report finds Indian firms paying record sums per breach, with AI making attacks faster even as detection lags.
Auto Industry Body SIAM Withdraws Letter Flagging E20 Fuel Contamination Concerns
SIAM pulled back its communication on E20 fuel contamination after media reports sparked wide debate, saying its data needs further verification.
Foreign Investors Have Pulled $58 Billion From Indian Stocks in 22 Months, Domestic Buyers Fill the Gap
FII ownership of Nifty 500 firms has slipped to a multi-year low even as DII holdings hit a record 21%, with the rupee trading near 95.2 to the dollar.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Recognise Digital Banking Records as Legal Evidence
The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 replaces an 1891 colonial law, making electronic and cloud-based banking records legally admissible in court.
Karnataka Labour Department Summons TCS Over 12,000 Job Cuts
Karnataka's Labour Department has called Tata Consultancy Services for a conciliation meeting on August 6 after a union complaint over roughly 12,000 planned job cuts.
Cabinet Approves Rs 36,441 Crore Overhaul of Khelo India Scheme Ahead of 2030 CWG Bid
The government's revamped Khelo India programme is billed as India's most ambitious sports development push since Independence.
Cabinet Clears Rs 1.9 Lakh Crore Push for Semiconductors and Mobile Manufacturing
Semicon India 2.0 and a new mobile manufacturing scheme aim to deepen India's chip and electronics ecosystem.
Manipal Health Shares Jump 11% on Debut, Defying Muted Grey-Market Expectations
Manipal Health Enterprises listed well above its issue price, surprising a market that had braced for a flat debut.
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%, Flags West Asia Disruption to Trade and Sentiment
The Monetary Policy Committee kept rates unchanged and retained its neutral stance amid global uncertainty.
DLF Q1 FY27: Profit Rises 4% to Rs 794 Crore Despite Sharp Revenue Decline
DLF's net profit grew to Rs 794 crore in Q1 FY27 even as revenue from operations fell around 53% on the timing of project launches.
Sensex, Nifty Edge Higher on RBI Verdict Day as IndiGo Leads Gainers
Indian equities opened firmer on August 5 as investors awaited the RBI's rate decision, with IndiGo, M&M and Bajaj Finserv leading gains.
Bharti Airtel Q1 FY27 Profit Jumps 43% as Homes and Airtel Business Segments Surge
Bharti Airtel's June quarter profit rose 43% to Rs 5,948 crore, powered by ARPU gains and strong growth in its Homes and enterprise units.
Nykaa Q1 FY27 Net Profit Triples to Rs 79.76 Crore on Beauty and Fashion Growth
FSN E-Commerce's Nykaa posted a 3.3x jump in Q1 FY27 net profit as beauty and fashion GMV growth and quick commerce expansion lifted margins.
Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Expand Supreme Court to 38 Judges Amid Opposition Protests
Lok Sabha clears a bill raising the Supreme Court's sanctioned judge strength from 34 to 38 to tackle rising case pendency.
Sensex, Nifty Snap Four-Day Rally as New Closing Auction Mechanism Debuts
Indian benchmark indices fell on August 4 as the new Closing Auction Session mechanism and an LIC stake sale weighed on sentiment.
Government Hikes Windfall Tax on Fuel Exports Again as Crude Prices Stay Volatile
New Delhi raised export duty on petrol, diesel and ATF from August 3 to keep more fuel at home as global crude prices swing on West Asia tensions.
Paytm Early Investors SAIF and Elevation Plan Rs 2,000-Crore Block Deal to Sell 2.3% Stake
Early Paytm backers SAIF Partners and Elevation Capital are set to offload a combined 2.3% stake via block deal, with Morgan Stanley managing the sale.
Juniper Green Energy IPO Fully Subscribed, Allotment Finalized Ahead of August 6 Listing
Juniper Green Energy's Rs 1,800 crore IPO was fully subscribed, with allotment finalized today and listing set for August 6 on NSE and BSE.
Manufacturing PMI Slips to Near Five-Year Low as Domestic Demand Cools
India's HSBC Manufacturing PMI eased to 53.5 in July, its weakest reading since August 2021, as softer local demand offset stronger exports.
Prashant Kishor Wins Bankipur Bypoll, Jan Suraaj Breaks Through in BJP Stronghold
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor won the Bankipur bypoll by roughly 19,000 votes, marking his party's first-ever electoral victory in Bihar.
Auqib Nabi Earns Maiden India Test Call-Up as Bumrah Ruled Out of Sri Lanka Series
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi gets his first India Test call-up after Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out of the Sri Lanka tour with a knee injury.
MobiKwik Swings to Third Straight Quarterly Profit in Q1 FY27
One MobiKwik Systems posted a Rs 7.6 crore consolidated profit in Q1 FY27, its third consecutive profitable quarter, as revenue and lending margins improved.
RBI Rate Verdict Looms as GIFT Nifty Signals Gap-Up Start to the Week
RBI's rate-setting panel meets from August 3-5, with GIFT Nifty pointing to a firm opening for Indian equities.
Sensex Jumps Over 700 Points as Crude Oil Slide Lifts Sentiment on US-Iran Talks Hopes
Indian equities rallied as Brent crude fell over 5% on hopes of US-Iran diplomacy, with IndiGo, ITC and Bajaj Finance leading gainers.
Two New Mainboard IPOs Open This Week: Ardee Industries and Technocraft Ventures
Ardee Industries' Rs 426 crore IPO opens August 5 at a Rs 50-53 price band, with Technocraft Ventures following on August 7.
Swiggy Appoints Nandita Sinha as Instamart CEO, Replacing Amitesh Jha
Swiggy has named former Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha to lead Instamart after Amitesh Jha's exit, as quick-commerce competition intensifies.
Nifty IT Extends Recovery Rally on Strong Q1 Earnings and AI Deals
Nifty IT has staged a sharp multi-week recovery from its 52-week lows, helped by upbeat earnings and renewed enterprise AI spending.
Manipal Health Enterprises IPO: Allotment Day Arrives Ahead of August 5 Listing
Manipal Health Enterprises' Rs 9,275 crore IPO finalizes allotment today after a 4.73x subscription, with listing set for August 5.
India's Semiconductor Demand Forecast Jumps to $150 Billion by 2030
India's chip demand outlook has been revised sharply upward as new plants begin commercial production under the Semicon 2.0 push.
Indian Startup Funding Falls 67% to $662 Million in July
Startup funding in India dropped sharply in July after a June surge, with large rounds scarce and deal count also declining.
Gold Prices Hit Fresh High in India as Weak Dollar, Falling US Yields Lift Bullion
24-karat gold climbed to about Rs 1,43,890 per 10 grams in India on August 3 as a softer dollar and falling US Treasury yields boosted bullion.
Delhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan Singh in Wrestlers' Sexual Harassment Case
A Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and aide Vinod Tomar in the case filed by six women wrestlers in 2023.
Mayawati Expels Senior BSP Leader Ashok Siddharth Again Ahead of 2027 UP Polls
BSP chief Mayawati has expelled senior leader Ashok Siddharth and party coordinator Randhir Singh Beniwal for indiscipline, months after reinstating Siddharth, as the party moves to tighten its ranks before the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
India Wraps Up Commonwealth Games 2026 With 39 Medals as Glasgow Hands Over to Ahmedabad 2030
India closed its Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with 39 medals, led by a record haul from its boxers, as the closing ceremony formally handed over hosting duties to Ahmedabad for the 2030 Games.
Apple's Stock Suffers Historic Plunge as Chip Shortage Clouds Tim Cook's Final Quarter as CEO
Apple's stock took its steepest one-day hit since the early days of the pandemic on Friday, sliding close to 10% after the company warned that a worsening…