Maharashtra Cracks Down on Coercive Loan Recovery After Farmer Deaths
Maharashtra Minister Meghna Sakore-Bordikar ordered RBI guideline enforcement to halt coercive loan recovery and aid two deceased farmers' families.
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Dr Reddys Breaks Resistance Level, Stock Hits 1,265.3 INR as Live Updates Show
Liveblog data at 10:01 AM IST on Oct 26 2026 shows Dr Reddys stock breaking a key resistance, trading at 1,265.3 with a 37.7 P/E and 3.3 m volume.
India Could Let Citizens Spend Gold to Ease Rupee Pressures
Mint proposes that Indian gold spending might ease rupee pressures.
Five IPOs set to debut on Dalal Street next week, targeting Rs 2,600 crore
Five firms will launch IPOs Oct 26‑29, seeking Rs 2,600 crore for expansion and debt repayment.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 Profit Jumps 29% to ₹4,212 Cr; Consolidated PAT at ₹5,645 Cr
Standalone profit rises 29% YoY to ₹4,212 crore; consolidated PAT up 26% to ₹5,645 crore on higher NII, lower provisions and improved asset quality.
Bajaj Finance shares slip to ₹942.1 as market cap stays near ₹586.5 bn
At 08:56 IST, Bajaj Finance traded at ₹942.1, with a market cap of ₹586.5 bn, volume of 10.6 m shares and a P/E of 27.04.
UAE Crown Prince Lands in Athens for Official Visit Marking 50 Years of Bilateral Ties
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed arrived in Athens at PM Mitsotakis' invitation to mark five decades of UAE-Greece relations.
Letter urges UK government to fund price cap on essential electricity and gas
Dr Alex Chapman calls for a government‑funded price cap on a core block of electricity and gas, rejecting a targeted social tariff and warning of added complexity.
Flipkart to Launch Food Delivery Service by October End in India
Flipkart is set to introduce its food delivery platform, Eat-in by Minutes, by the end of October, initially targeting multiple Indian cities.
Pending Home Sales Hit Record Low Amid Mortgage Rate Surge, NAR Says
NAR reports pending home sales fell to a historic low on Oct. 20 as mortgage rates jumped, despite rising inventory and more sellers lowering prices.
SEBI Launches Working Group to Streamline IPO, FPO and Allotment Rules
India’s securities regulator SEBI has formed a working group to review and simplify IPO, FPO, rights‑issue and preferential allotment regulations, aiming to cut overlap and boost clarity.
Stock Market to Remain Closed on Three More Days After Dussehra in 2026
India’s stock exchanges will stay shut on three additional dates after Dussehra, leaving investors with limited trading days for 2026.
FMCG margins squeezed as raw material costs surge ahead of Diwali
Rising palm oil and sugar prices are tightening margins for Indian FMCG companies, which are choosing to absorb some hikes to keep prices stable for Diwali shoppers.
Sugar Prices Fall, Crude Rises, Indian Stocks Jump on Monday
On October 16, sugar prices fell, Brent crude rose, and Indian benchmarks surged, while corn and ethanol posted modest moves.
L&T Finance Q2 FY27 Profit Surges 33% to ₹975 Crore
L&T Finance reports 33% rise in Q2 FY27 consolidated PAT to ₹975 crore, with book growing 28% to ₹1.36 trillion.
Nifty Rises 1.66% to 22,997; Key Resistance at 23,076 in Focus
Nifty 50 rose 1.66% to 22,997 on October 15, with 44 stocks advancing and 6 declining, as the index neared the 23,000 level.
India mandates caller name display from Nov 1, 4G rollout begins
The Department of Telecommunications will require caller name display on all calls November 1, with 4G rollout and opt‑out for restricted users.
UK Stocks Close Higher as Weaker Pound Lifts Healthcare and Consumer Staples
UK equities closed higher on Wednesday, led by healthcare and consumer staples as a weaker pound boosted export-sensitive sectors.
Noel Tata and Son Lodge Bombay HC Caveats to Halt Trust Orders
Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata and son Neville filed caveats in Bombay High Court to ensure their side is heard before any trust administration or trustee appointment orders.
Indian Markets Recover After Weak Open as Crude, Global Cues Pressure Sentiment
Sensex and Nifty opened lower Tuesday but turned positive; crude prices and weak global cues weighed on early trade.
Sensex Tumbles 548 Points as Crude Oil Spike and Rate Fears Hit Markets
The BSE Sensex dropped 547.65 points on Monday, driven by selling in banking, IT, and FMCG sectors amid rising crude prices and foreign fund outflows.
BPCL Share Price at ₹288.7 with Market Cap ₹1.25 Lakh Crore as of Oct 12, 2026
BPCL's stock traded at ₹288.7, market cap ₹1.25 lakh crore, volume 852,989, P/E 7.32 and EPS 39.49 as of 11:46 AM IST on 12 October 2026.
RBI to meet $200 million daily dollar need of three state oil firms to steady rupee
The RBI will provide roughly $200 million each day to Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum via selected banks, aiming to ease rupee pressure from high oil-dollar demand.
NIFTY 50 Forms Bullish Harami at Critical Support as RSI Divergence Signals Exhausted Selling
The Nifty 50 has formed a bullish Harami at a major support zone while RSI divergence suggests selling pressure is fading.
Bhopal BMC greenlights ₹2.93 crore industrial water pipeline as city grapples with 7,000 leakages
Bhopal Municipal Corporation has tendered a ₹2.93 crore pipeline to deliver 20 lakh litres daily to two upcoming industrial sites, sparking concerns over drinking‑water needs amid 7,000 leakages.
DIIs’ ₹30,313 cr buying neutralises foreign outflows, ends eight‑week market slump
Domestic institutions bought ₹30,313 crore, matching foreign net selling from Oct 5‑9, enabling Sensex and Nifty to break an eight‑week losing streak.
Cash Transfers to Women Jump 13x, Reaching Nearly 120 Million
Social schemes reach nearly 120 million women as cash transfers surge 13-fold, though a 'cash-plus' shift may raise state costs.
Sterling Rises After Bailey Speech as European Shares Slip, Gold and Oil Gain
Sterling rose against the dollar after Bailey’s speech, European shares fell, gold and oil prices rose, and German August trade data showed a surplus of 19.5 billion euros.
EverestIMS Tech BSE IPO Shares 48% Premium Strong SME Debut
EverestIMS Tech launches on Bombay Stock Exchange, shares surge 48% above issue price in successful SME debut
FIIs dump Rs 13,000 cr in September, making Indian financial stocks top sell‑off for the year
Foreign investors sold about Rs 13,000 crore of Indian equities in September, with financial shares leading the year’s quickest sell‑off.
Repo rate hike raises loan costs, but West Bengal real estate sees demand holding
West Bengal real estate firms say RBI's 25‑basis point repo rate rise to 5.50% will raise borrowing costs but unlikely to dent long‑term homebuyer demand.
Brokerage Updates on Titan, RIL, Airtel and Other Stocks for October 7
Brokerages revise ratings and price targets for Titan, RIL, Airtel, IEX, Dabur and RR Kabel ahead of October 7 trading.
Defence Minister Launches Fleet Support Ship-1 at Hindustan Shipyard in Visakhapatnam
Defence Minister inaugurates Fleet Support Ship-1, leveraging upgraded Slipway-4 and Goliath crane to build vessels up to 45,000 DWT.
NIFTY expiry on Oct 6: Decision zone 22,442‑22,583, watch 22,681 for breakout
NIFTY closed at 22,535.30; weekly expiry on Oct 6 centers on a 22,442‑22,583 no‑trade zone, with 22,681 and 22,800 as critical breakout levels.
MFTC Sees MSTR Potentially Climbing to $400 on Weekly Dip Strategy
MFTC analysis projects MSTR could reach $400 if weekly dip holds, citing BTC alignment and key resistance at $170‑175.
Economic Times flags five mid‑cap stocks with up to 26% upside amid heightened market risk
A new Economic Times analysis lists five Indian mid‑cap stocks that could rise up to 26%, warning that the market now offers less forgiveness and higher fall risk.
RBI Governor Malhotra Says Indian Financial System Resilient Amid West Asia Crisis
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra says the financial system remained resilient and the economy navigated the West Asia crisis.
Sensex Jumps 315 Points, Nifty Up 77 on Crude Ease, US-Iran Deal Hopes
Indian equities rebounded Friday as easing crude prices and US-Iran agreement progress lifted sentiment.
Finance Ministry Holds Small Savings Rates for October-December 2026
The Finance Ministry has held small savings rates steady for the October-December 2026 quarter, leaving key scheme returns unchanged.
Pakistan's Diamer-Bhasha Dam Faces Cost Overruns and Power Plan Uncertainty
Pakistan's Diamer-Bhasha Dam faces severe physical progress lags and rising costs, driving speculation over the future of its electricity generation facilities.
Senior Citizens Get Up to 8.50% FD Rates on 5‑Year Deposits for Higher Returns
Senior citizens can now lock in up to 8.50% returns on five‑year fixed deposits at Suryoday Small Finance Bank and DCB Bank.
U.S. Stocks Rise as Dow, S&P and Nasdaq Climb on Soft Jobs Data
Dow up 0.49%, S&P 500 up 0.73% and Nasdaq up 1.19% as softer jobs data eases rate‑hike expectations.
56% of Nifty 500 Stocks in Bear Grip as Indian Equities Extend Losing Streak
Indian equities extend losing streak as 56% of Nifty 500 stocks fall at least 20% from 52-week highs amid FII outflows, crude and rising yields.
India's Stock Market Endures 25‑Year Losing Streak as Foreign Selling and Oil Prices Surge
The Nifty 50 and Sensex record their longest decline in 25 years amid record foreign outflows and rising crude prices, while the RBI eyes a possible rate hike.
RBI relaxes rules for follow‑up bank stake buys by funds
RBI eases approval process for mutual funds, insurers and pension funds to increase bank stakes
Indian Stock Market to Observe 11 Non-Trading Days in October 2026
Investors must check the trading calendar for suspended sessions in October 2026, spanning Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, and weekend closures.
Bitcoin Trades Near $84,000 as Institutional ETF Inflows Counter Spot Market Caution
Strong ETF inflows and softer US inflation data are keeping Bitcoin near $84,000, balancing pressure from high Treasury yields and cautious spot trading.
Grasim Industries Shares Decline to ₹2,988.70 in Midday Trading
Grasim Industries saw its stock price dip to ₹2,988.70 during midday trade on October 1, recording trading volumes of over 8.17 lakh shares.
JSW Steel stock data shows 1,245.0 price, 12.23 P/E on Oct 1, 2026
JSW Steel's October 1, 2026 liveblog reported updated stock data, including price, market cap, volume, P/E and EPS.
US Stocks Mixed; Nasdaq Climbs, S&P 500 Dips on Mild Inflation Data
US markets saw divided reaction Wednesday as Nasdaq rose while the S&P 500 fell, marking the second consecutive quarterly gain for each index.
Adroit Industries Shares Surge 86% on BSE Debut
Adroit Industries shares opened at ₹250, soaring 86.57% above issue price on BSE and 75.37% on NSE.
Saudi Arabia Reactivates Red Sea Crude Oil Loadings at Yanbu Port
Saudi Arabia has resumed crude oil loadings at Yanbu port on the Red Sea following partial restoration of the East-West pipeline system.
Gen Z Rethinks Wealth and Career Paths Amid Housing and Debt Pressures, Surveys Find
Surveys reveal that Indian Gen Z is reshaping its approach to wealth and career, prioritising financial security while altering traditional ladders due to housing costs, debt and living expenses.
South Indian Bank Plans National Push After Record FY26 Profit and Lower Bad Loans
Thrissur-based South Indian Bank is launching credit cards and targeting major hubs after reaching a record ₹1,455 crore net profit in FY26.
Ola Electric Rights Issue, Bharat Dynamics Defence Order Drive Monday’s Stock Focus
Monday, Sep 28 sees Ola Electric’s rights issue, Bharat Dynamics’ defence contract and IPO lock‑in expiries spotlighted among key Indian stocks.
JSW One Platforms' DRHP Shows Promoters Face 340 Tax Cases, ₹1.39 Trillion Litigation
JSW One Platforms' DRHP shows promoters face 340 tax matters and three criminal cases, with litigation exposure of about ₹1.39 trillion.
Ten Smallcap Stocks Climb In A Row On BSE
Ten smallcap stocks posted consecutive gains for five days on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Falling Birth Rates Did Not Shrink Total Economic Output, NBER Study Finds
New research reveals labor-saving technology and capital investment helped offset demographic workforce declines over seven decades.
Surplus Liquidity Drives Nigeria Money‑Market Rates to New Lows
Nigeria’s money‑market rates fell as banking liquidity rose to N7.45 trillion, following a policy‑rate cut and strong demand for Treasury bills.
Odisha CM Suspends Transport Addl Secy, Jail Superintendent After 48‑Hour Custody
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi suspended Transport Secretary Arun Kumar Biswal and Choudwar Jail Superintendent Sujit Kumar Raul after each spent over 48 hours in jail following separate arrests.