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Monday, 19 October 2026

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…

Cupid, Sterlite Tech among stocks top 10 equity PMS portfolios hold as Nifty, Sensex plunge up to 13% in 2026

Despite a sharp market downturn in 2026, all 10 top-performing equity PMS strategies delivered positive returns in September, ranging from 3.55% to 5.67%. Amaltas Asset…

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India–NZ Target Rs 35,000 Crore-Trade By 2030; FTA Kicks On Oct 20: What It Entails

India-New Zealand FTA takes effect on October 20, offering zero-duty access for Indian apparel and leather exports. New Zealand has pledged $20 billion in investment, while both…

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ZF expects India sourcing to grow 10-15% annually over next 3-4 years

ZF Group has seen India sourcing rise 20% in three years and expects further growth, citing a 20% cost advantage from Indian suppliers even after shipping expenses

Top 5 cheapest countries to holiday in 2026: Check price, tourist activities and more

Travelling to international destinations doesn't come with a hefty price tag. Destinations across Asia and Eastern Europe offer international visitors affordable accommodation…

India corporate bond boom may scale record in 2026 as borrowers lock in rates

In anticipation of rising interest rates, Indian companies are poised to dramatically escalate their debt issuance activities. Many borrowers are keen to seize the moment in a…

FIIs raise stakes in 8 smallcap stocks in Q2; shares surge over 200% in FY27 so far

Eight smallcap stocks have surged over 200% in FY27 so far as foreign institutional investors increased their shareholdings in the September 2026 quarter. Kabra Extrusiontechnik…

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Eternal Q2 preview: Brokerages expect market share gains, steady margins

Kotak Institutional Equities expects Eternal's revenue to rise 17.4 per cent quarter-on-quarter to ₹23,729.3 crore in Q2FY27.

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Sensex, Nifty crash: Why is stock market down today? Massive wealth eroded; investors lose ₹4 lakh crore - Top 3 reasons

The Sensex declined almost 1,000 points, or 1.3%, to an intraday low of 73,771, while the Nifty 50 dropped nearly 300 points, or 1.2%, to the day's low of 22,861. The BSE 150…

Delhi HC imposes fine of ₹1 on Niva Bupa Health Insurance: What’s the case? Why the amount? Explained

Niva Bupa Health Insurance must pay Re 1 after the Delhi High Court found it had misused the court’s specialised IP jurisdiction in a lawsuit against influencer Vishal Rattewal.

Lloyds Engineering Shares Rise 94% in Six Months: Can Defence Drive The Next Leg?

The company is targeting annual revenue of more than Rs 10,000 crore by FY30, backed by acquisitions, defence partnerships and an order backlog of up to Rs 9,500 crore. But…

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Kross share price zooms 20%, hits record high on huge volumes; here's why

Till 01:03 PM on Monday, a combined 13.86 million shares representing 21% of Kross' total equity changed hands on the NSE and BSE.

Jailer 2 Vs Drishyam 3 Vs Hanuman Ansh Box Office Collection: Three Films, Different Runs And One Box Office Race

Drishyam 3 leads the box office race with Rs 347.35 crore India net, followed by Hanuman Ansh at Rs 339.85 crore and Jailer 2 at Rs 199.90 crore.

French supermarket fridge hack raises alarm! Why India’s cold chains should be worried

The French attack shows how a cyber incident can create physical and financial damage without targeting customer data or payment systems.

India-US trade deal close to being final; complex set of factors involved: Marco Rubio

The foreign policy of the US, of course, takes into account the war between Russia and Ukraine but it is not solely dominated by that, said Marco Rubio.

Sensex crashes 765 pts intraday: Bank stocks, FPI selling among key factors

Stock market crash: The Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, snapped their two-day gaining streak and declined 1 per cent today.

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Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG Bookings Open On Tuesday: 5 Things Car Buyers Must Know

Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG launched at Rs 9.99 lakh, offering turbocharged performance, 24.7 km/kg efficiency, six airbags and a practical boot layout.

Tanla Platforms shares crash 6% - Experts decode future of 'long-term downtrend' | What lies ahead for CPaaS stock?

The stock is up 6% year-to-date compared to a 13% fall in the equity benchmark Sensex. Over the last six months, it is up 12% compared to a 6% decline in the Sensex.

TCS, HCL Tech, Wipro, Infosys to Tech Mahindra — experts bullish on IT shares after Accenture's shift from AI investment

IT stocks have been on an uptrend since announcement of Accenture results on October 1, 2026, signaling broader IT spendings beyond AI

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Union Bank Q2 profit rises 31% to ₹5,781 crore as NII grows 20% Y-o-Y

Net interest income grew 20.2% to ₹10,765.32 crore and provisions fell 49.6%, while consolidated advances expanded 19.4% on-year in Q2FY27

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Mumbai AQI Today: Smog Blankets City, What Does Unhealthy Air Quality Mean for Your Health?

A thick layer of smog was seen over Mumbai's Bandra Reclamation, with the AQI reported at 198 in visuals shared by IANS. The city has been experiencing hazy skies and worsening…

India's Story Is About Oversold Sectors, Not the Market: Ajay Srivastava

Srivastava highlighted the need for investors to reassess growth expectations and valuation premiums in select sectors, including contract development and manufacturing…

A-One Steels India share price jumps nearly 10% ahead of Q2 results | Key details investors should know

A-One Steels India shares rose nearly 10% on Monday as investors awaited the board’s review of unaudited results for the quarter ended 30 June 2026. The steelmaker’s recent market…

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Is the worst of AI deflation over? Depends on which IT boss you ask

India's leading IT services companies disagree on how long AI-driven revenue deflation will persist, highlighting uncertainty over the industry's growth outlook.

Kross share price jumps 20% after Q2 results: What lies ahead? Technical analyst weighs in

Kross shares jumped nearly 20% after the commercial vehicle components maker reported strong Q2 FY27 results. Revenue rose 79.6% year on year to ₹235.09 crore, EBITDA increased…

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Why are banking stocks falling? Nifty Bank down 1%; Axis, HDFC Bank shares crash up to 5% - What should investors do?

Private bank stocks fell on Monday, pulling the Nifty Bank index down 1%, despite most lenders reporting year-on-year profit growth. Analysts cited high expectations, mixed…

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India believes in multilateralism but is not waiting for it: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

FM Sitharaman explained that the European Union trade agreement is a large one as it consists of 28 countries, but India is also doing bilateral trade with “very many countries”.

Ixigo shares zoom 13% as PAT hits record high in Q2; MOFSL stays 'neutral'

Ixigo delivered an all-time high consolidated PAT of ₹63.42 crore in Q2 FY27, aided by partial sale of stake in Freshbus.

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