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Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Only 2.3% of wealthy family businesses are ready for succession. What’s holding them back?

Julius Baer–EY’s Family Barometer Report 2026 shows that 65.9% of families believe the next generation is not yet ready, while emotional attachment, informal decision-making and…

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex rises 500 pts, Nifty tops 23,000; Infosys, TCS lead gains

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Wednesday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a gap-up open. Asian markets advanced, tracking gains in global equities

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Stock Market LIVE: Sensex rises 300 pts, Nifty tops 22,950; L&T Tech shares jump 15%

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Wednesday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a gap-up open. Asian markets advanced, tracking gains in global equities

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Who Are The Women Arrested In Tiger Shroff Firing Case? Police Probe Alleged Weapons Link

The two women, Radha and Babita were arrested at the New Delhi Railway Station and were handed over to the Mumbai Police on Tuesday.

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Match Group eyes India growth even as dating-app scams raise safety concerns

The Tinder owner says scams and fake accounts are among its most prominent user complaints, but does not disclose India-specific safety spending, scam reports or revenue

BT BIG STORY: No jobs, no security: The crisis facing India's educated youth

India is growing fast, and so are the aspirations of its youth. But there are not enough jobs for the educated young. Entry-level opportunities are limited by inadequate skills…

Stocks To Watch Today: Sun Pharma, Schaeffler India, Infosys, Titan And Orchid Pharma

Here are the notable corporate announcements that came after Monday's market hours.

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Stocks in news: Reliance Industries, Eternal, IREDA, Yes Bank, Trent and Hindustan Zinc

Indian equity benchmarks experienced a decline as profit-booking occurred amid rising crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 dropped significantly, closing at 22,889 after disappointing…

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Unlisted share market struggles to regain momentum as NSE exits the trading scene

Following the National Stock Exchange's recent listing, the unlisted share market has encountered a substantial reduction in trading activity, with brokers reporting nearly a 50%…

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NSE exit triggers sharp slowdown in unlisted share trading

Following the National Stock Exchange's recent listing, the unlisted share market has encountered a substantial reduction in trading activity, with brokers reporting nearly a 50%…

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Investing Rs 10 lakh? Experts decode the right mix

Investors are facing challenges in allocating a lump sum investment due to uncertainty in equity markets. Wealth managers suggest a combination of equities, debt, and gold for…

How to invest Rs 10 lakh amid market uncertainty: Experts weigh in

Investors are facing challenges in allocating a lump sum investment due to uncertainty in equity markets. Wealth managers suggest a combination of equities, debt, and gold for…

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Karwa Chauth to Diwali: Can digital gold on UPI apps turn festive gold buying into a mainstream investment?

According to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) report, more than 120 million customers in India have engaged in digital gold transactions.

BT Explainer: The companies behind the brands: Why product design could be India's next manufacturing opportunity

As global companies diversify supply chains, Indian OEMs are seeking to move beyond manufacturing into product design, engineering and technology to capture greater value.

Ammonium nitrate to PETN: CCPA cracks down on 7 online platforms over explosive listings; 3,940 sellers delisted

The platforms named by the authority are IndiaMART, TradeIndia, Dial4Trade, Justdial, Sigma-Aldrich India, ExportersIndia and Ibuychemikals.

Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur Breaks Smriti Mandhana's Record With Explosive 91 Against Zimbabwe

Shafali Verma smashed 69 off 37 balls before Harmanpreet's unbeaten knock powered India to a 92-run victory and a 3-0 series sweep.

MS Dhoni Was Made India Captain At 26: Harbhajan Singh Reveals Why Seniors Had No Problem

Dhoni was handed the captaincy at 26 ahead of senior players such as Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag, but Harbhajan has dismissed suggestions of dressing room friction.

Sunburn Festival 2026 Full Lineup: The Chainsmokers, DJ Snake, Jason Derulo And More Set To Light Up Mumbai

Sunburn Festival 2026 will take place on Dec. 18 and 19 in Mumbai, with The Chainsmokers, DJ Snake, Jason Derulo, Sebastian Ingrosso, Nucleya, Sofi Tukker and more set to perform.

Trade Setup For Oct 21: Nifty Breaking Below 22,800 Support Can Trigger Another Bear Attack, Analysts Warn

Against this backdrop, traders are likely to monitor global cues alongside the Nifty's ability to defend its immediate support and reclaim key resistance levels.

Rishabh Pant's World Cup Hopes Under Cloud; Ravi Shastri Reveals One Thing He Needs To Do

With KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson competing for wicketkeeper-batter roles, Pant faces a tough challenge to regain his place in India's ODI plans.

'We are very, very close': Rubio says India-US trade deal nearly done, leaders may sign soon

"I think there's a small number of items left to wrap up. So, I think that will happen shortly," says Rubio in Mumbai

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday

Indian markets plunged on Monday as the Sensex fell nearly 900 points and the Nifty dropped below 22,900, wiping out nearly Rs 5 lakh crore in market value. Private bank selling…

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Rubio Pitches US Energy As Transformative' Alternative For India In Mumbai Meet With Jaishankar

The US secretary of state arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon, while Al Nahyan began his two-day visit to India on Monday evening.

'Ramayana' Overseas Advance Bookings Cross $1 Million As India Sales Open

Ramayana has crossed $ 1 million in international pre-sales ahead of its November 5 release, with strong bookings reported across the US, Canada, UK and Australia.

GIFT City Effect? India Records Strongest Net Increase In Regional Business Jets

India is emerging as a growing market for private and business aviation, helped by improved access models and supportive policies, according to Honeywell's latest outlook

Harish Bhat resigns as non-executive and non-independent director of Trent

Harish Bhat, who joined Trent's board in April 2014, has resigned effective October 17, citing growing professional and personal commitments in a letter to Chairman Noel Tata

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Stunning Views Of Snow-Covered Lipa Valley Appear from Kupwara; Tourism Expected To Pick Up Pace

Scenic views of the mountainous regions in north India follow last week's rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir. Multiple videos show tourists enjoying fresh snow at Apharwat…

Infrastructure

Apple’s India Business Hits Rs 1 Lakh Crore Milestone As iPhone Demand Grows

Apple’s India business grew faster in FY26 even as the smartphone market slowed, helped by a shift to premium phones. Here’s how its numbers compare with Samsung’s.

Number of branded housing projects in India set to jump over 2-fold in 6 years: Savills

Real estate firms in India are anticipating a significant increase in branded residences by 2032. A report suggests nearly 25 ultra-luxury housing projects will be completed in…

From Oxford to Harvard, over 400 Indian-origin academics warn against protests weakening democratic institutions

The group reaffirmed its faith in India's democratic system, saying the country had repeatedly shown the resilience of its democracy in the seven decades since Independence.