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Wednesday, 21 October 2026

PC Jewellers Q2 Results: Net profit shoots up 58% to Rs 331 crore; company says it is now debt-free

PC Jewellers Ltd has achieved an impressive 58 percent growth in net profit for Q2 of the 2026-27 fiscal year, driven by sales that surged beyond Rs 1,054 crore. The company is…

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Buying An iPhone In India? Apple Now Allows Just 2 Units Per Customer Across Models

Apple’s online store in India now allows only two iPhones per customer, across all models. The limit comes just before the iPhone Duo goes on sale on October 23.

VinFast Patents Another Electric Scooter In India Ahead Of Two-Wheeler Entry

VinFast's latest patent drawings suggest 14-inch wheels, telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers, while its India launch timeline and scooter pricing remain…

Why festive sales are losing their sparkle this year

Higher smartphone prices and cautious spending weigh on festive e-commerce, even as quick commerce expands and premium products gain traction in India’s smaller cities.

Rupee rises 46 paise to 94.45 on India-US trade deal hopes; oil prices cap gains

The rupee gained 46 paise to 94.45 against the dollar on optimism over a potential India-US trade deal and RBI measures. However, elevated crude prices, foreign outflows and…

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts Q2 profit rises 16.4% to ₹19.71 crore

The company's net profit was ₹16.93 crore during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India said in a regulatory filing

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FADA Festive Sales: PV Registrations Sink 22% To 1.83 Lakh Units In Subdued Navratri, EV Retails Jump 27%

Passenger vehicle registrations fell nearly 22% during Navratri 2026, while overall vehicle registrations declined 6.52% year on year. Electric vehicle retail sales bucked the…

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Premji Invest, Norwest and Lok Capital back Vegafin’s majority stake in Bizloan with up to ₹1,000 crore in commitment

The capital will fund Vegafin's acquisition of a majority stake in Gurugram-based Bizloan and fuel the scale-up of its own AI-led, hybrid MSME lending platform.

Should you raise your SIP now? Match it to income, not the market, say MFDs

Let your income, not a market dip, decide how much to raise your SIP. A 10% yearly step-up could take a 15-year corpus from Rs 94 lakh to Rs 1.64 crore, at an assumed 12% return

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The Great Indian Kapil Show: Dhurandhar Stars Take Over Kapil’s Stage With Music, Comedy And Fun

Music meets comedy on The Great Indian Kapil Show as Dhurandhar stars take over the stage with a fun-filled musical showdown on October 24.

Amit Mishra Returns To Delhi Capitals; Joins Ganguly, Yuvraj In Revamped Coaching Setup

With Ganguly as head coach, Yuvraj as assistant and batting coach, and Mishra handling spin bowling, Delhi Capitals are reshaping their coaching team ahead of the new season.

Market wrap: Infosys, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finance, BSE top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on Wednesday

Indian markets extended losses for a second session on Wednesday, with the Nifty falling 0.34% to 22,811 and the Sensex slipping 0.19% to 73,710. IT stocks led sectoral gains…

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Want exposure to India's biggest banks? Zerodha launches new ETF

Zerodha Fund House has launched the BSE Top 10 Banks ETF, tracking India’s largest listed banks. The NFO runs from October 12 to October 26, 2026, with a minimum investment of Rs…

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CAS swings: Nifty’s indicative price jumps 500 points in seconds, closes higher than pre-CAS level

The Indian stock market experienced notable volatility during the closing auction, marked by a steep selloff that wiped out more than Rs 8 lakh crore in market capitalization.…

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'You Are Not Gen Z': Delhi High Court's Exchange With CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka

The Delhi High Court questioned CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka over their ages and legal remedy while hearing a plea challenging the extension of their judicial custody.

Lava Aura Curve Launched In India With Mini Rear Display, 6,000mAh Battery At Rs 23,999

Lava has launched the Aura Curve in India at Rs 23,999. It features a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED screen, a mini display on the back, a Dimensity 7100 chip and a 6,000mAh battery.

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'Sooryavanshi Can't Just Walk In': Iyer's Big Statement On Teen Prodigy's India T20I Future

With India set to begin their T20I series against New Zealand on Thursday, Shreyas Iyer has weighed in on Sooryavanshi's chances of making the playing XI.

Hero Motors, SML Mahindra, Wheels India locked at 10% lower circuits

Hero Motors' share price was locked at the 10% lower circuit at ₹122.70 on Wednesday, falling 31% from its post listing high of ₹179 on October 5, 2026 on the BSE.

Essar Ports wins ₹2,276 crore Tuna Tekra terminal project in Gujarat

The project will be developed under a 30-year build-operate-transfer (BOT) concession through the public-private partnership (PPP) route

Auto Retails Cross 10-Lakh Mark in Navratri Even As Car Sales Drop 13.7%

Passenger vehicle registrations stood at 1.72 lakh units, down from the year-ago period, while three-wheeler sales fell 1.65% to 43,057 units.

Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' Crosses Rs 5 Crore In Advance Bookings; Premium Tickets Hit Rs 2,770

Nitesh Tiwari's much-anticipated epic 'Ramayana' is generating early box-office buzz, crossing Rs 5 crore in advance bookings 15 days before release, with premium IMAX 3D tickets…

Rs 8 lakh crore selloff! Sensex plunges 1,400 points from day’s peak as bulls lose steam; 5 triggers

On Wednesday, the Indian stock market saw a significant decline after an initial rise in the morning. Sensex and Nifty both climbed nearly 1% early on, reaching highs of 74,682…

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Sensex tanks 1,300 pts from day's high; India VIX surges 8%

Market cap of BSE-listed firms fell to Rs 460.11 lakh crore in the afternoon deals. Stocks such as Bajaj Finance, Eternal, Maruti Suzuki, Trent and IndiGo were the top Sensex…

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How Bajaj Consumer Care is defying an FMCG slowdown

Low-entry price points, a revamped direct distribution setup, and portfolio diversification are driving over 25% revenue growth for the hair oil maker even as sector peers grapple…

Gold may test 4,000-mark if oil extends rally; US Fed moves eyed: Kotak Neo

Gold price outlook: If Brent extends rally and feeds into hotter inflation data and firmer Fed hike bets, lifting yields and the dollar, Gold could test $4,000-mark, says Kaynat…

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eMudhra share price hits 20% lower circuit after researcher flags weak keys | Can the stock recover? What lies ahead?

eMudhra shares hit a 20% lower circuit after the company disclosed a flaw that generated weak keys for eight intermediate certificate authorities in its global TLS business. It…

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Nifty India Defence index slips 3%; Unimech, Axiscades, Dynamatic tank 7%

Apollo Micro, MTAR Tech, Sigma Advanced, Paras Defence, Astra Microwave, Zen Technologies, BEML, MIDHANI, Solar Industries and Data Patterns were down in the range of 4 per cent…

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IREDA selloff: Stock hits 52-week low on Q2 earnings, analysts weigh in

IREDA stock fell 4% to a 52 week low of Rs 102.85 against the previous close of Rs 106.50. Market cap of the firm fell to Rs 28,991 crore.

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Netflix India revenue grew 18% in July-September, view hours grew 24%

The streaming platform said India recorded its largest-ever quarter of paid net additions, supported by a strong content slate and its Flipkart loyalty bundle

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Shashi Tharoor Reviews 'Dhurandhar', Says Ranveer Singh's Film Has Some Of The Most Disgusting Scenes In Indian Cinema

Shashi Tharoor praises the 'Dhurandhar' films for their filmmaking and performances but criticises their excessive violence, political messaging and portrayal of intelligence…