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Monday, 19 October 2026

Punjab & Sind Bank Q2 net profit surges 40% to ₹412 cr on improved income

Punjab & Sind Bank on Saturday reported a 40 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 412 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, helped by improved core income and reduction in…

Quarterly Results

Tecno Spark 50S 5G Goes On Sale In India Tomorrow: Price, Offers And Specifications

The Tecno Spark 50S 5G goes on sale in India on October 20, priced from Rs 19,999. It packs a 6,500mAh battery, 45W charging, a 120Hz display and MIL-STD-810H durability.

Energy Transition

'Indian startup ecosystem is on steroids' - Anand Mahindra shares what excites him most, says my salute to them

Anand Mahindra praised India’s startup ecosystem, highlighting companies including Ethereal Machines, Pranos Fusion Energy and Scimplify. He said young entrepreneurs are…

No Long Hours: Why An Indian-Origin CEO Is Rethinking Silicon Valley's 9-9-6 Work Culture

Despite working six days a week, Jagda allows his engineers to follow different schedules as long as they maintain five to six hours of overlap with colleagues.

Delta Corp Q2 Results: Casino Firm Swings To Net Loss On One-Time Exceptional Hit, Revenue Slips 13%

Delta Corp reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 106 crore in Q2 FY27 against a profit of Rs 25 crore a year earlier. Revenue fell 13.1% to Rs 159 crore, while a Rs 137 crore…

Quarterly Results

Gold Tops Rs 1.5 Lakh Ahead Of Dusshera: Will Diwali Spark Another Rally For The Precious Metal?

Gold prices in Delhi rose to Rs 1,50,300 per 10 grams ahead of Dussehra. With festive buying gaining momentum, investors and jewellery buyers are watching whether prices will…

Ireda net profit grows to Rs 554 cr in Sep qtr

Ireda has announced a net profit of Rs 554 crore for the September quarter of FY27, reflecting a robust financial performance. Revenue from operations increased by 14%, totaling…

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Mumbai To Nepal Via Delhi: How Tiger Shroff Shooters’ Escape Route Was Cut Short In Kota

The three men accused of firing at Tiger Shroff's vehicle in Mumbai allegedly fled across Maharashtra and Gujarat into Rajasthan before being apprehended in Kota.

Ferrari expects FTA to boost demand in India; plans new dealerships in Ahmedabad and Chennai by year-end

The FTA announced between the EU and India has sparked customers’ interest in buying a Ferrari, says Charles Antoine Geneste, Head of Southeast Asia, Ferrari.

Tata Trusts files response to Venu Srinivasan, Vijay Singh's complaints before Maharashtra Charity Commissioner

Srinivasan and Singh lodged their complaints on September 25, seeking an inquiry into the trust's administration and governance, including its role in the commercial affairs of…

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Tata Trusts replies on SDTT complaint; Charity Commissioner to decide soon

Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has submitted its response to governance complaints filed by two trustees, with the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner expected to decide the next course of…

Volkswagen explores CNG cars as India powertrain strategy evolves

Kohli expects India's passenger vehicle market to cross 51 lakh units this year, with annual growth of around 15-16%. He said industry sales reached approximately 39 lakh units…

PC Jeweller among 8 stocks that hit 52-week high and rallied up to 42% in a month

The Sensex plunged 876 points to close at 73,852, even as eight BSE 1000 stocks touched fresh 52-week highs. PC Jeweller led monthly gains at 42%, followed by Sky Gold and…

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Gen Z makes up 52% of Amazon's fashion and beauty customer base in India

Gen Z shoppers drive Amazon's festive growth as premium brands double their sales share to 20%, while non-metro markets account for over half of fashion and beauty orders

Buy A Rs 1 Crore Home Or Rent It? The Real Cost After Down Payment, EMI, And Maintenance

Buying a Rs 1 crore home involves more than a down payment and EMI. Compare loan interest, maintenance, and hidden costs with renting to make a smarter financial decision.

DP World ties next $2 billion India investment to demand, capacity constraints

The Dubai-based company has already invested $3 billion in India, with the balance $2 billion earmarked for expanding existing operations, including port terminals, inland…

Infrastructure

Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 Inches Closer To Rs 500 Crore Mark

Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 has grossed Rs 424.25 crore worldwide in its first four days. The action entertainer collected Rs 55.85 crore net in India on Sunday, taking its domestic…

Galaxy F70 5G Arrives as Samsung’s Third F70 Model, Sale Starts October 20 on Flipkart

The Galaxy F70 5G joins the F70e and F70 Pro in Samsung’s lineup. Here’s its price, sale date, specifications and how it compares with the OnePlus N6x.

Indian Railways Warns Passengers Against Loud Music, Speakerphone Use; Fines Up to Rs 5,000, Jail Possible

Passengers who continue creating a nuisance despite being instructed to stop by authorised railway personnel could face further legal action. The latest awareness drive reinforces…

Infrastructure

Manic Monday at Indian stock market: Sensex, Nifty bleed - ₹3.6 lakh cr gone in 6 hours | What went wrong? Big reasons

Indian stocks fell sharply on Monday, with the Nifty 50 down 1.11% and Sensex down 1.17%, as disappointing private-bank earnings, weak global cues and profit-taking in IT shares…

Quarterly Results

Sopra Steria leases 4.74 lakh sq ft office space in Noida for 15 years

The French technology company has leased office space at Maconns Grande in Noida's Sector 132 for 15 years at a monthly rent of Rs 3.755 crore, with a 10% escalation every three…

New PF limit: ₹20 lakh less at retirement, ₹9,600 a month for life

More employees now have part of their employer's PF contribution diverted to a pension.

Auto tech cos raise $1.3 bn across 97 funding rounds in 2026 so far: Tracxn

India's auto tech companies raised USD 1.3 billion across 97 funding rounds so far this year, according to a report from data intelligence platform Tracxn. The funding rounds were…

IPO & Listings

Fewer seats, higher fares: Why flying home this festive season costs more

Airlines are cutting capacity instead of adding seats to meet festive demand. With IndiGo and Air India offering fewer seats than last year, high fuel costs and a rush to fly home…

Muhurat Trading 2026: BSE announces date and timings for special session. Check details

Unlike regular trading days, when the equity market operates between 9:15 am and 3:30 pm, Muhurat Trading takes place during a shortened special session. This year's session will…

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'Not Bangladesh or France': Shashi Tharoor says violence would not be condoned in India, rejects regime change allegations

Rejecting allegations that the opposition was seeking to topple the government, Tharoor said its demand was for free and fair elections and the restoration of citizens' voting…

Rupee ends flat as stock slump, importer hedging erodes bounce

The Indian rupee held steady even as it initially surged, influenced by rising dollar demand from importers. However, the local stock markets, particularly the Nifty 50, suffered…

OnePlus 16 India launch soon? Three variants reportedly enter software testing

OnePlus is reportedly testing software for its next flagship's global and Indian variants, while another model has allegedly appeared in a high-refresh-rate gaming list, raising…

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex Slumps 876 Points, Nifty 50 Ends Below 22,900; Axis Bank, Tata Motors PV, Infosys, Bajaj Fin Losses

Stock Market Highlights: Barring Nifty PSU Bank, all other sectoral indices ended in the red, with Nifty Private Bank, Nifty IT, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Realty and Nifty Auto falling…

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Tiger Shroff Attack Puts Spotlight On Bishnoi Gang’s Threats To Bollywood Celebs; List Of Celebs Targeted

A series of alleged threats, extortion attempts and shootings targeting Bollywood personalities has raised security concerns, investigating suspected Bishnoi gang links, though…