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BUSINESS NEWS · 4 HOURS AGOInsurers and NPS funds reduce quarterly equity purchases by 45%Allocations to Indian shares fell to ₹22,714 crore in the September quarter as rising fixed-income yields and market drops prompted institutional shifts toward debt.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 17 HOURS AGOGovernment approves strategic restructuring and sale of IDBI Bank stakeThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs cleared a major transaction involving IDBI Bank, marking a significant milestone for foreign investment in the financial sector.2 min read
BUSINESS NEWS · 20 HOURS AGORupee gains extend to third session despite importer hedging pressureThe Indian currency reached a one-month peak following regulatory changes and hawkish comments from the central bank, though gains halted below 95 per dollar.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 21 HOURS AGOPL Capital adjusts Nifty 50 target and highlights key stock choicesThe brokerage raised its benchmark target while warning about potential downsides driven by macroeconomic pressures and external risks.2 min read
BUSINESS NEWS · 22 HOURS AGOBlackstone aims to double its total deployment in India to $100 billionThe global alternative asset manager views India as its top performing market and plans to expand investments across multiple sectors over a five-year horizon.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 23 HOURS AGOBarclays prepares to relaunch equity advisory operations in IndiaThe UK-based lender aims to re-enter the local equity capital markets space to capture growing demand from share sales and initial public offerings.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 1 DAY AGOTata Elxsi shares rise on strong Q2 earnings despite analyst cautionTata Elxsi shares surged after reporting higher second-quarter net profit and revenue, though multiple brokerages retained bearish stances due to valuation concerns.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 1 DAY AGOHero motors shares rise 8 percent following quarterly profit jumpHero Motors shares advanced on the BSE after posting strong quarterly earnings, alongside plans to increase its stake in a UK-based subsidiary.3 min read
BUSINESS NEWS · 1 DAY AGOBond yield spikes and deposit inflows to restrain Indian bank profit growth in September quarterProjections indicate solid interest income gains for Nifty 50 lenders, but rising bond yields and liquidity deployment lags from foreign currency deposits threaten net profit margins.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 1 DAY AGONew trade pacts could boost India's gross domestic product by billionsGlobal trade shifts and expanding free-trade agreements offer potential economic tailwinds for India despite rising protectionist barriers.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 1 DAY AGOIrcon International shares gain 7% after securing Rs 862 crore railway orderThe engineering firm was awarded a domestic EPC deal by East Central Railway to build track lines within 365 days, lifting market sentiment.2 min read
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 DAYS AGOGlobal markets brace for IMF meetings, US inflation and bond selloffInternational financial markets face a critical week driven by multilateral meetings in Bangkok, major US inflation releases, bank earnings, and persistent sovereign debt pressure.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 2 DAYS AGOGoodluck India advances corporate overhaul with defence and green energy mergersThe company's board has granted in-principle approval to absorb two key operating arms, driving its stock to a new 52-week peak on the NSE.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 2 DAYS AGOAeroflex Industries shares rise nearly 13% ahead of board meeting on capacity expansionAeroflex Industries' stock gained 12.92% on Monday as investors anticipated an upcoming board discussion on capacity growth and company expansion.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 3 DAYS AGOAdani Green Energy operational capacity reaches 20,763 MW as first-half energy sales climb 32%The company expanded its operating portfolio by 24% year-on-year in H1 FY27, backed by greenfield additions and battery storage deployments.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 3 DAYS AGOPersistent Systems crosses 90 percent Nagarro stake to initiate minority squeeze-outPersistent Systems has increased its holding in German firm Nagarro to 94 percent, enabling a full buyout and setting up integration under a debt facility.3 min read
BUSINESS NEWS · 3 DAYS AGOFormer Flipkart staff petition Walmart to join planned 2 billion dollar stock option repurchaseA campaign by former executives seeks to unite tens of thousands of alumni across Flipkart businesses to secure share liquidity before any public listing.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 3 DAYS AGOGold and silver rebound on lower US yields and currency weaknessPrecious metals gained late in the week as the dollar retreated and the rupee weakened, though monetary policy risks persist.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 3 DAYS AGOBrokerage projects further gains for Ather Energy following strong equity rallyBank of Baroda Caps sees additional upside for Ather Energy as the electric vehicle maker prepares to enter the mass market with new product offerings.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 3 DAYS AGOForeign portfolio investors sell Indian equities worth over Rs 45,000 crore in OctoberCapital flight from the domestic market intensifies as elevated US Treasury yields make fixed income returns more attractive to global funds.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 4 DAYS AGOTea Board expands auction network and reforms rules to boost producer pricesRegulator adds trading locations in the north-east while introducing sample rules and widening buyer access to lift domestic tea realisations.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 4 DAYS AGOAvenue Supermarts posts 8.5% rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 743 crore as margins narrowAvenue Supermarts recorded an 8.5% year-on-year increase in second-quarter profit to Rs 743 crore, alongside an 18% revenue jump, while entry-level wage pressures squeezed operating margins.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 4 DAYS AGOEdelweiss Mutual Fund highlights role of specialised investment funds amid demand for post-tax yieldsRadhika Gupta notes specialised investment funds have reached around Rs 38,000 crore in assets during their first year, driven by demand for tax-efficient income.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 4 DAYS AGOUS banks and inflation data prepare to test stock market strengthImpending quarterly earnings from major American financial institutions and fresh consumer price figures are set to give corporate leaders key signals regarding economic health and future interest rate movements.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 4 DAYS AGORBI moves to drain rupee liquidity through bond sales and stricter cash reserve rulesIndia's central bank will sell 250 billion rupees of bonds and raise daily cash reserve ratio requirements to remove excess liquidity from the financial system.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 4 DAYS AGOSebi updates settlement guidelines and introduces fast-track systemIndia's capital markets regulator has revised its framework for calculating settlement payments and established a streamlined route for smaller penalty cases.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 5 DAYS AGOCupid shares hit fresh 52-week high after company lifts FY27 targetsCupid shares rose over 3% to reach Rs 368 on the NSE, driven by repeated upward revisions to the manufacturer's annual financial outlook.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 5 DAYS AGOVedanta declares first post-demerger interim dividend for FY27The board of Vedanta Limited has approved a dividend payout of roughly ₹1,955 crore, following mixed second-quarter operational performance across its businesses.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 5 DAYS AGOITC shares rebound 2% following a Rs 9,395 crore block deal selloff by GQGShares of ITC climbed after Rajiv Jain-backed GQG sold nearly 37 crore shares, concluding a turbulent stretch marked by excise tax increases, inflation, and a fresh 52-week low.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 5 DAYS AGOHospital shares rise following government cap on cancer drug trade marginsIndian hospital equities advanced up to 5% after the government restricted trade margins on non-scheduled oncology medicines to 30%, while analysts project a manageable earnings impact.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 6 DAYS AGODelhi plans modifications to ease traffic on newly opened Barapullah Phase-III corridorAuthorities are preparing lane alterations and digital navigation reviews after severe vehicle bottlenecks emerged along the newly opened infrastructure link.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 6 DAYS AGOCorporate earnings show stark split as 46 firms face double-digit profit declinesMotilal Oswal projections highlight a sharp divergence in Q2 performance, with headline market strength masking severe profit pressure across multiple sectors.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 6 DAYS AGOUS and European electric vehicle markets diverge as policy shifts steer buyersWhile European consumers embrace electric vehicles amid high fuel prices and supportive policies, US buyers are shifting toward hybrids and used models following the end of a key federal tax credit.3 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 6 DAYS AGOVedanta declares first interim dividend of five rupees per share after demergerThe board of Vedanta Limited has approved a 500 percent interim dividend for the 2026-27 financial year, amounting to approximately 1,955 crore rupees, with the record date set for October 14.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 7 OCT 2026Ola Electric secures stock exchange clearance for proposed rights issue of up to ₹1,000 croreStock exchanges grant in-principle clearance for Ola Electric's fundraise of up to ₹1,000 crore through partly paid-up equity shares, with the board convening to fix critical terms.2 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 7 OCT 2026RBI allows Sebi-regulated depositories to include customer deposit details in statements: What changes for…The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday approved measures to allow Sebi-registered depositories to include bank deposit details in their consolidated account statements (CAS)."We are also facilitating SEBI-regulated depositories to include information related to deposit accounts in…1 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 7 OCT 2026Governor’s Statement, October 7, 2026Good morning and Namaskar.1 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 7 OCT 2026Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies October 7, 2026Regulation 1.1 min read
BUSINESS NEWS · 3 OCT 2026RBI appoints Shri Sudhakar Malli as new Executive DirectorThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Shri Sudhakar Malli as Executive Director (ED) with effect from October 1, 2026.1 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 2 OCT 2026Processing of Applications Received Under the Citizen’s Charter Status as on September 30, 2026A summary of the performance under the Citizen’s Charter of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) during the month of September 2026 is given below – Description No.1 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 2 OCT 2026Government Stock - Full Auction Results(Amount in ₹ Crore) Auction Results 6.20% GS 2029 6.57% GS 2033 7.63% GS 2056 7.50% GOI SGrB 2056 I.1 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 1 OCT 2026Government Stock - Auction Results: Cut-off6.20% GS 2029 6.57% GS 2033 7.63% GS 2056 7.50% GOI SGrB 2056 I.1 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 1 OCT 2026Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Innovative…The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Innovative Co-operative Urban Bank Limited, New Delhi vide Directive No.1 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 1 OCT 2026Result of Underwriting Auction conducted on October 01, 2026In the underwriting auction conducted on October 01, 2026, for Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) of the undernoted Government securities, the Reserve Bank of India has set the cut-off rate for underwriting commission payable to Primary Dealers as given below: Nomenclature of the…1 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 1 OCT 2026Monthly Data on India’s International Trade in Services for the Month of August 2026The values of exports and imports of services during August 2026 are presented in the following table.1 min read
BUSINESS NEWS · 30 SEPT 2026India’s International Investment Position (IIP), June 2026Today, the Reserve Bank released data relating to India’s International Investment Position for end-June 2026.1 min readBUSINESS NEWS · 30 SEPT 2026Lending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks – September 2026Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) received during September 2026 are set out in Tables 1 to 9.1 min readYou are all caught up. Older stories are in the archive: use search at the top to find them.
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