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Sunday, 25 October 2026

Nifty bears tighten grip as crude, geopolitical risks, FII outflows mount: 5 factors to decide D-Street’s fate next week

Indian stock markets faced a setback as crude oil prices soared, triggered by increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Despite some defensive buying from domestic…

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After 18 years: Nike returns to IPL through multi-year partnership with Mumbai Indians

Nike, which has served as official kit partner for Indian cricket and football teams before, joined hands with Mumbai Indians in a multi-year deal that will start from 2027 season.

Gold, Silver Prices Dip But Many Gold ETF FoFs Temporarily Halt Fresh Inflows: What Are Your Options?

As Dhanteras approaches gold loses its glitter, silver loses its shine and fund of fund ETFs halt fresh inflows. Let's explore what other gold investment options remain for…

Rupee Under Pressure: How Should Families Budget For Overseas Education?

Many families think that setting a target corpus adjusted for inflation is enough to secure the future of their child, but for foreign education, this is only half the challenge.

Monetary Policy

Nifty correction: My portfolio is bleeding. Should I continue SIPs, invest a lump sum or wait for a fall?

With the Nifty 50 down 14.31% from its all-time high, investors are grappling with falling portfolios and uncertainty over the market’s next move. Should they continue SIPs…

Power Bank Triggers Fire In Ladies' Coach Of Mumbai Local Train; No Injuries

A power bank exploded inside a woman's bag on a Mumbai local train, causing smoke and panic but no injuries. Passengers extinguished the fire before the train resumed its journey.

Saturday, 24 October 2026

Air India Suspends Riyadh, Dammam Flights Till November 7; Jeddah Services Hit Till October 31

Air India and Air India Express have extended flight suspensions to Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah amid the prevailing regional situation, offering eligible passengers refunds and…

FDA Crackdown Continues: Mumbai's Ottoman Cafe, Bharat Canteen Among Seven Restaurants That Face Suspension

The licenses were suspended following serious hygiene failures such as unclean kitchens, mixed storage of veg/non-veg food, unauthorized colours, and a lack of worker medical…

Utssav CZ Gold Jewels approves 1:1 bonus issue, to double equity capital

Utssav CZ Gold Jewels Ltd has approved a 1:1 bonus share issue that would double its paid-up equity share capital to Rs 49.996 crore, subject to shareholders' approval and other…

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India Extends Assistance To Its Nationals, Especially Umrah Pilgrims, Stranded In Saudi Arabia

The Consulate General of India in Jeddah said its 247 Control Rooms in Jeddah and Makkah continued to provide necessary assistance to affected Indians, with support from community…

Mumbai AQI Today: Smog Shrouds City, Suburbs Skyline As Residents Flag Poor Air Quality

According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board's Sameer app, Mumbai's average AQI stood at 121 on Saturday.

Ramayana Advance Booking: Ranbir Kapoor Starrer Crosses Rs 10 Crore Mark In India Ahead Of Release

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is set to release in theatres on November 5, 2026.

Delhi School Shocker: Class 12 Student Sets Herself On Fire, Police Find 3 Notes

Police are examining a three-page note recovered from the student's school bag, while her family seeks answers about what happened.

BYD's Luxury Brand Denza To Enter India Soon. When Are They Expected?

The D9 luxury MPV could rival the MG M9, while the Z9 GT boasts a claimed 1,156hp and a 0-100kph time of 2.7 seconds.

Pacific Ocean warms to 30°C as El Niño strengthens; India faces weather concerns

According to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), temperatures across the central and eastern tropical Pacific are expected to reach record levels during October-December…

Volkswagen freezes India EV investment amid JSW talks: What the pause means for its electric car plans

Volkswagen has paused further investment in its India EV programme as it seeks clarity on a potential partnership with JSW Group. The automaker is weighing a locally produced…

Energy Transition

"Ban Gayi Reels, Ban Gaye Tweets?" Diljit Dosanjh Takes Dig At Viral Reels After Police Nod To Delhi Concert

Diljit Dosanjh took a playful dig at the ongoing speculation, viral reels, tweets and television debates surrounding his Delhi concert, urging fans to not jump into debates…

These Two Sectors Are Driving 87% Of India's Nearly Rs 100 Lakh Crore Capex Pipeline

The ITES pipeline rose from Rs 2.2 lakh crore to Rs 18.9 lakh crore in a year, across just 160 projects of about Rs 11,800 crore each.

Capex & Expansion

E20 Costs As Much As Petrol. So Why Is It Making Food Economics More Complex And Pricier?

India’s shift from sugar-based to maize ethanol could raise oil companies’ costs by Rs 813 crore per 100 crore litres, intensifying competition with poultry producers amid…

Volkswagen has frozen India EV investments as JSW joint venture talks continue - What is next?

Volkswagen is pausing investment in an India electric-vehicle program until it has greater clarity on a potential partnership with JSW Group. The automaker has completed design…

Energy Transition

Nifty 50 down nearly 14% from September 2024 peak: Which equity mutual funds have cushioned the fall, and which have lost the most?

As the Nifty 50 remains well below its September 2024 peak, equity mutual fund schemes have delivered markedly different returns over the correction period. While some funds have…

Mutual Funds

Rs 25,000 Monthly SIP vs Rs 5 Lakh Lump Sum: What Could Build More Wealth?

Investing can help build wealth over the long term, but the amount you invest and how you invest it can make a significant difference.

Mutual Funds

FIIs dump Indian stocks for 10th straight week as markets slide: Is the worst over or more pain ahead?

The Nifty 50 declined in all four sessions of the holiday-shortened week, hitting an intraweek low of 22,372 on Friday before closing 2.4% lower at 22,600. The Bank Nifty fell…

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Air India thanks Tamil Nadu CM Vijay after state cuts VAT on a aviation fuel

Air India has thanked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay for slashing Value Added Tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel from 29 per cent to 16, as it will help reduce operating costs and…

South Africa moves towards ₹5,400 crore takeover of Lakshmi Mittal’s struggling steel business: What’s in the deal?

South Africa is reportedly moving towards a ₹5,400 crore takeover of Lakshmi and Aditya Mittal’s steel business. Here is how the deal splits cash payments and debt, and what it…

Rs 50 Lakh Home Loan: How Much Interest Could You Save With One Extra EMI A Year?

Discover how paying one extra EMI annually on a Rs 50 lakh home loan at 8.5% interest could help you save around Rs 1.87 lakh in interest and repay your loan five months earlier.

'Indians won't find respect until...': Sridhar Vembu on US mathematician's take on anti-India sentiment in US

In his post, Weinstein flagged growing hostility towards Indians, Hindus and Indian Americans, urging those who shared such sentiments to unfollow him.

NSE reviewing network vulnerabilities as AI cyber threats rise: Chauhan

NSE chief Ashish Kumar Chauhan urged stockbrokers to make cybersecurity a core function and called for an industry task force to identify and address emerging risks

Who is Himanshu Bhau? Gangster Involved In Shooting Outside Elvish Yadav's House Arrested In US

Himanshu Bhau, a 24-year-old gangster from Haryana and rival of Lawrence Bishnoi, has reportedly been arrested by the FBI in the US. India is pursuing legal channels for his…

Concurrent Losers: 13 stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions

During this period, around 123 stocks in the BSE 500 index declined in each of the five sessions. Of these, we identified 13 stocks that fell between 15% and 25% over the same…

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