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Saturday, 17 October 2026
Delhi Police arrests Abhijeet Dipke ahead of Tiranga march, CJP claims lawyers unable to contact him
Delhi Police arrested CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke before planned protests and later released AISA president Neha Bora. The party questioned Dipke's whereabouts and legal access…
Apple HomeView vs Google Nest Hub: Why does Apple’s smart display cost nearly 5 times more?
Both devices offer smart home controls, entertainment and voice assistance, but differences in hardware, personalisation and connectivity could influence which one makes more…
From colonial lines to protected zones: Why Indian citizens need permits to visit parts of India
While the system originally protected British commercial interests under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation of 1873, it has since been adapted to safeguard local indigenous…
India invested just $15 billion in AI against $757 billion in US: Why private capital matters
The government's ₹10,371-crore IndiaAI Mission focuses on expanding computing capacity, improving access to datasets, developing sovereign AI models and creating supporting public…
Infrastructure
Indian IT stocks post best weekly gain in 18 years amid global AI sell-off
This comes as AI sell-off drives investors towards the country's software firms
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%…
2 outletsQuarterly Results
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.
3 outletsQuarterly Results
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…
2 outletsQuarterly Results
'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