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Saturday, 17 October 2026

Friday, 16 October 2026

India Inc's FY27 profit growth estimates dip 700 bps since February

Iran war-driven input cost pressures drag FY27 earnings growth forecast to 9.2% from 16.5% in February, while real estate bucks the trend

Quarterly Results

AI Agents Broke Into Indian Companies' Live Systems Without Permission, CERT-In Warns

The advisory highlights risks from exposed login credentials, access to personal and confidential business data, and AI-based offensive-security tools used in financially…

Accenture sets ₹2,700 per employee monthly limit on Claude AI usage after some rack up bills of over ₹94,000

The new arrangement means employees on the standard plan will have to work within the allocated budget or seek additional funding to continue using the tool beyond the prescribed…

Who Is Sudhakar Dalela? The New Indian Ambassador To Nepal

The 1993-batch IFS officer brings experience in economic diplomacy, trade negotiations and India’s neighbourhood policy to his new assignment in Kathmandu

Navigating Friction And Energy Realities: An Analysis Of Marco Rubio's October Visit To India

Occurring at a critical juncture marked by stalled trade negotiations and escalating geopolitical pressures over global energy supplies, the visit offers a profound window into…

India's Long Home T20I Series Unbeaten Run At Stake Against West Indies In Decider

A look at every home T20I series India have played with at least three matches, and the record against each opponent.

Nearly 99% Of Fire Incidents In Delhi Linked To Premises Without Valid Certificates; LG Calls For Audits

Delhi has 71 fire stations against the 120 required for a five-minute response time, while officials have proposed 197 new firefighting vehicles and equipment units.

Chandrasekaran, P.B. Balaji to join Iveco board as Tata deal reaches final stage

While N. Chandrasekaran will join as Iveco’s chairperson, P.B. Balaji and Girish Wagh Wagh will join as non-independent directors.

LTM dividend, Q2 results 2026 alert: ₹25 per share payout, net profit slips 5% QoQ; check record date

LTM reported Q2 FY27 net profit of ₹1,397.9 crore, down 4% quarter-on-quarter, while revenue rose 13.6% year-on-year to ₹11,807.6 crore. The company declared an interim dividend…

Quarterly Results

Snabbit's expansion push comes at a cost as FY26 losses hit ₹168 crore

Snabbit’s FY26 loss widened nearly 30-fold to ₹167.75 crore as spending on workers and marketing outpaced revenue, while the economics of scaling instant home-help remain…

Ujjivan SFB to raise Rs 409 crore from IFC, three insurers

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank plans to raise Rs 409 crore through a preferential share allotment to IFC and three insurers at Rs 64.73 per share. The bank also reported a 200%…

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Sebi’s gold fund curbs may have limited impact as ETF route remains open

Sebi has asked mutual funds to stop accepting fresh lump-sum investments, systematic investment plans and systematic transfer plans into gold ETF fund-of-funds (FoFs) from 16…

SIMCA enters airport advertising market with ₹5 lakh monthly Shirdi deal

The contract is for an initial 24-month period from the date of execution, with a possible extension up to 36 months at MADC's discretion. The estimated consideration is ₹5 lakh…

Infrastructure

Sachin Tendulkar, Ronaldo Nazario Come Together At Delhi Golf Club

From Sachin Tendulkar's appearance near the 18th hole to Ronaldo Nazario testing his golfing skills, sporting icons grabbed the spotlight at the DP World Tour event in Delhi.

Rupee rises 1.9% in a week, closes below 95 per dollar

The Indian rupee strengthened 1.9% this week to close at 94.96 per dollar, its strongest weekly gain in seven months. Aggressive RBI measures curbed dollar demand, while a weaker…

Crompton Greaves Q2 Results: Profit Surges 65% To Rs 124 Crore

The revenue growth was "driven by double-digit growth in general trade, highest-ever quarterly sales in international business", said CGCEL in its earnings statement.

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India Women Vs Zimbabwe Women Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch 1st T20I

With no previous T20I meetings between the two sides, India and Zimbabwe will look to make a strong start to their first bilateral T20I contest.

FSSAI Issues Notices To Gemini Edibles, BigBasket, Flipkart For Misleading Claims

Gemini Edibles & Fats India was found offering/selling food products through its own e-commerce website without appearing to hold a valid central licence covering e-commerce…

Embraer announces deal to acquire 51% stake in Mahindra Group's Novavayu Aerospace: All you need to know

Embraer has agreed to acquire a 51% stake in Mahindra Group-owned Novavayu Aerospace Limited, with the deal expected to close by December 1, 2026. The investment is set to expand…

Defence

Pulse of the Street: Best week since April puts recovery to the earnings test

IT stocks and a firmer rupee powered the rebound, but smaller stocks lagged. Earnings trajectory, broader buying and any relief from expensive oil will determine whether the gains…

Quarterly Results

LTM Q2 Results: PAT remains flat at Rs 1,380 crore; revenue rises 14% YoY; co declares Rs 25 per share dividend

LTM reported a marginal 0.1% decline in Q2 FY27 profit to Rs 1,379.9 crore, while revenue rose 13.6% to Rs 11,807.6 crore. Enterprise AI and Business AI revenue grew 47%, and the…

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'Want To Take Responsibility': Redditor With Rs 45,000 Salary Seeks Advice On Rs 20 Lakh Family Debt

The user is now trying to figure out how to divide their salary between repaying the family debt, building an emergency fund, and investing for the future.

Telangana woos Hyundai for car plant, seeks to fast-track ₹8,528 cr R&D

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy pitches Hyderabad as an ideal location for Hyundai's car plant and assures support to expedite its Rs 8,528 crore R&D facility in Zaheerabad

85% of housing loans now carry 7-9% interest rates, down from higher bands in 2023; what does this mean

Around 85% of India’s bank housing loans by value now carry interest rates of 7-9%, while 15% are priced above 9%, according to Capitalmind CEO Deepak Shenoy. The shift marks a…

Battered Indian IT stocks rally as AI fears ease and global tech sells off

AI stocks have come under pressure in recent days amid concerns that slowing revenue growth, rising infrastructure costs and tighter financing conditions could undermine lofty…

Infrastructure