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16 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Pakistan to chair IMF and World Bank Group boards 2027

Pakistan will assume the chairmanship of the IMF and World Bank boards in 2027, marking its first return to this role since 1953.

16 Oct 2026
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LTM Limited posts 4.8% profit fall as AI surges 47%

LTM reported a 5% sequential drop in net profit despite a 47% year-on-year increase in AI revenue, declaring a ₹25 interim dividend.

16 Oct 2026
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Urban Company posts 182.5cr Q2 loss amid InstaHelp spending

Urban Company's net loss widened to ₹182.5 crore in Q2 FY27, even as revenue surged 41.4% to ₹537.3 crore, driven by investments in InstaHelp.

16 Oct 2026
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Apple opposes device searches of former Apple staff at OpenAI

Apple's lawyer told the court they don't need to inspect all devices of former employees who joined OpenAI, as the company knows which individuals are involved.

16 Oct 2026
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India's services exports fall 0.87% in September 2026 to $36.35bn

India's services exports fell by 0.87% to $36.35 billion in September 2026, following a record $421.3 billion in FY26, as AI and global disruptions impact growth.

16 Oct 2026
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Jensen Huang unveils $1.16B package to back 5 UK startups

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang captivated a London audience with substantial investments in U.K. startups and candid remarks on Europe's tech landscape during his European tour.

16 Oct 2026
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Lemon Tree unit Carnation, Omaxe to invest ₹4,000cr in India

Omaxe Ltd has teamed up with Lemon Tree Hotels to develop 10 hotel projects across India, investing ₹4,000 crore to add 4,000 rooms under Lemon Tree's brand portfolio.

16 Oct 2026
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Gold and silver rebound in India as US dollar eases

Gold and silver futures rebounded on the MCX due to a weaker US dollar and lower Treasury yields, following a sharp sell-off in the previous session.

16 Oct 2026
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India's exports to US rise 11.1% to $50.81bn H1 FY27

India's merchandise exports to the US increased by 11.1% year-on-year, reaching $50.81 billion in April-September 2026, according to government data.

16 Oct 2026
• Indian Government

Rules to regulate airfares have been finalised, Centre tells SC

The Indian government has finalized rules to regulate airfares and will publish them in two weeks, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court on Friday.

16 Oct 2026
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Bitcoin rebounds above $82,000 after US producer prices jumped 6.3%

Bitcoin surged back to $82,000 after dipping below $80,000, as inflation worries led to $950 million in leveraged position liquidations.

16 Oct 2026
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Sensex up 413.66 points to 74,729.27 as IT stocks rally

The domestic equity markets closed higher on Friday, with the Sensex rising 414 points and the Nifty ending above 23,100, driven by a strong rally in IT stocks.

16 Oct 2026
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FSSAI acts against 6 food businesses over hygiene and claims

FSSAI has taken action against six firms, including BigBasket, Flipkart, and Radisson Blu, for violations related to hygiene, licensing requirements, and misleading health claims.

16 Oct 2026
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Nifty IT surges 11.5% as Sensex gains 413 points

Nifty IT index soared 11.5% this week, marking its largest weekly gain in nearly 18 years, as Tech Mahindra and TCS led the rally in Indian equity markets.

16 Oct 2026
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Swiggy sells entire stake in Lynks Logistics to Trustroot Internet

Swiggy Limited has finalized the sale of its shareholding in Lynks Logistics to Trustroot Internet Private Limited, concluding the transaction on October 15, 2026.

16 Oct 2026
• Kotak Mahindra Bank

Jio IPO could make Reliance India's largest conglomerate: Uday Kotak

Jio Platforms' upcoming listing could push Reliance Group past Tata Group to become India's most valuable conglomerate by market capitalization.

16 Oct 2026
• Indian Air Force

India signs ₹2,500cr deal for GSAT-7C military communications satellite

The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹2,563 crore deal with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) for the design, development, and manufacture of GSAT-7C.

16 Oct 2026
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Altimetrik launches PharmaOS in Hyderabad for life sciences AI workflows

Altimetrik has introduced PharmaOS, an AI platform for the life sciences sector, at its new Healthcare & Life Sciences Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad.

16 Oct 2026
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Wipro AI unit exceeds 2,000 engineers, CEO Srinivas Pallia says

Wipro's AI-native business unit now boasts over 2,000 engineers, including Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs), driving success in outcome-based deals and nonlinear growth.

16 Oct 2026
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Federal Bank names Rajesh Varrier Additional Director pending shareholder approval

Rajesh Varrier, Cognizant India CMD, has been appointed as an Additional Director on Federal Bank's Board, pending shareholder approval.

16 Oct 2026
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European stocks near best week since August on earnings rally

European shares are poised for their largest weekly gain since August, driven by strong corporate earnings and stabilising technology stocks, as the STOXX 600 climbs.

16 Oct 2026
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NISM, CAMS introduce CAMS Lens in compliance and regtech lab

NISM and CAMS have partnered to integrate the AI-powered CAMS Lens platform into the NISM Compliance & RegTech Lab, enhancing regulatory research and compliance workflows.

16 Oct 2026
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Sensex and Nifty gain nearly 3%, IT stocks surge 10%

Nifty and Sensex surged up to 3% this week, with Nifty IT leading sectoral gains. The rupee also strengthened over 1%, adding to the positive market sentiment.

16 Oct 2026
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India AI datacenter hotspot as tech giants sign renewable deals

India's renewable energy firms are ramping up investments in solar and wind capacity to meet the growing demand from data centers driven by artificial intelligence advancements.

16 Oct 2026
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Competition and Markets Authority may grant Microsoft strategic market status

Britain's Competition and Markets Authority proposes designating Microsoft with strategic market status, potentially affecting its product bundling practices.

16 Oct 2026
• Ather Energy

Ather Energy gets regulatory nod to sell insurance policies

Ather Insurance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy, has received regulatory approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).

16 Oct 2026
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India Russia trade $38B H1 2026, on way to $100B

India and Russia's bilateral trade reached $38 billion in the first half of 2026, aiming for a $100 billion target by 2030.

16 Oct 2026
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ICICI Securities gives Tata Communication buy rating with ₹2,130 target

ICICI Securities recommends a buy rating for Tata Communication, citing strong Q2FY27 performance with significant growth in EBITDA and digital portfolio revenue.

16 Oct 2026
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ICICI Securities maintains ₹4,500 target for CEAT, citing price hikes

ICICI Securities maintains a bullish stance on CEAT, recommending a buy with a target price of Rs 4,500, citing strong market share gains and effective price hikes.

16 Oct 2026
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Reliance Industries advances October pay to fund Jio IPO investments

Mukesh Ambani is leveraging Reliance Industries' 420,000 employees to generate interest in Jio Platforms' $3.2 billion IPO, offering early salaries and share allocations to staff.

16 Oct 2026
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Federal Bank posts record 1,386.09cr profit, bad loans decade low

Federal Bank reported a record quarterly net profit of ₹1,386.09 crore for Q2 FY27, with gross and net non-performing asset ratios at their lowest levels in a decade.

16 Oct 2026
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RBI grants no objection certificate to REC for PFC merger

The Reserve Bank of India has issued a No Objection Certificate for the merger of state-run REC into PFC, creating a financing entity with a loan book over ₹11 lakh crore.

16 Oct 2026
• Anthropic

Why Anthropic is being asked to postpone its planned IPO

New York City Comptroller Mark D. Levine has urged Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) lab, to postpone its upcoming US initial public offering (IPO).

16 Oct 2026
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Persistent Systems to raise ₹8,000cr bonds for Nagarro stake purchase

Persistent Systems plans to raise up to ₹8,000 crore through rupee-denominated bonds with maturities up to five years, aiming to refinance a bridge loan for acquiring Nagarro.

16 Oct 2026
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Indonesia's main stock index crashes 11.4% after MSCI downgrade suggestion

Indonesia's benchmark stock index plunged 11.4% on Friday, marking its worst single-day decline since January 1998, amid fears of losing emerging market status.

16 Oct 2026
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India's 1st half trade deficit $177.64bn, imports hit $437.53bn

India's trade deficit with China and Russia reached $113 billion in the first half of the fiscal year, comprising nearly 64% of its total merchandise deficit.

16 Oct 2026
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HDFC Bank shares rise to ₹727.90 ahead of Q2 results

HDFC Bank shares edged up 0.14% to ₹727.90 on Friday, with sell orders comprising 77.11% of the traded volume ahead of its Q2FY27 results announcement.

16 Oct 2026
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Jio Platforms set to debut October 21 IPO seeking ₹30,213cr

India's IPO landscape has seen significant shifts, with major listings like Paytm, LIC, and Hyundai Motor India reshaping the league table in recent years.

16 Oct 2026
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Indian Bank noninterest income jumps 50% on ₹1,388cr NSE sale

Indian Bank reported a significant Rs 1,388 crore gain from the sale of its NSE shares, boosting its second-quarter non-interest income by 50% to Rs 3,953 crore.

16 Oct 2026
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India's September gold imports fall 81.27% amid West Asia crisis

India's gold imports plummeted by 81.27% in September, while silver imports fell 49.11%, amid increased import duties and the West Asia crisis impacting demand.

16 Oct 2026
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Schneider Electric lifts 2026 adjusted EBITDA target to 18%-21%

Schneider Electric raised its annual targets for the second time this year, driven by robust data-center demand that propelled third-quarter sales to record highs.

16 Oct 2026
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Motilal Oswal recommends CEAT with ₹3,734 target after Q2 beat

Motilal Oswal recommends a buy rating on CEAT with a target price of Rs 3,734, citing improved earnings and margin expansion due to strategic price hikes and cost reductions.

16 Oct 2026
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India and Canada sign business deals, target CEPA by 2026

India and Canada have signed commercial agreements to enhance economic cooperation, aiming to finalize a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by 2026.

16 Oct 2026
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Chicago Fed's Austan Goolsbee: US inflation complicates Fed balancing act

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee finds recent US inflation data discouraging, citing concerns over persistent price pressures and demand-driven factors.

16 Oct 2026
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SEBI reverts to 30-minute VWAP settlement for derivatives December 7

India's markets regulator, SEBI, reinstated the volume-weighted average pricing method for settling derivatives on expiry days to address concerns over sharp price swings.

16 Oct 2026
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Popees Baby Care Products reports ₹161.93cr revenue, eyes pan-India expansion

Kerala-based Popees Baby Care Products Ltd plans nationwide expansion, driven by a 20% revenue increase to ₹161.93 crore in FY26 and robust manufacturing capabilities.

16 Oct 2026
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Taiwan criminalizes unauthorized AI chip and server exports to China

Taiwan plans to criminalize unauthorized AI chip exports to China, aligning with US trade restrictions and enhancing measures against semiconductor smuggling.

16 Oct 2026
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Aneel Bhusri warns AI could hit overseas outsourced jobs hard

Workday CEO Aneel Bhusri expressed concerns that low-cost jobs, particularly outsourced ones, are at risk of being replaced by AI due to productivity advancements.

16 Oct 2026
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Motilal Oswal keeps buy call on Persistent Systems at ₹6,700

Motilal Oswal has issued a buy rating for Persistent Systems, setting a target price of Rs 6,700, following strong revenue growth and positive future earnings projections.

16 Oct 2026
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Motilal Oswal maintains 'buy' on Tech Mahindra at ₹1,950 target

Motilal Oswal has issued a buy rating for Tech Mahindra, setting a target price of Rs 1,950, citing strong quarterly performance and growth prospects.

16 Oct 2026
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Bitcoin near ₹77.7L as whales buy, US Treasury yields ease

Bitcoin's price recovery is supported by easing Treasury yields and record whale wallet accumulation, despite ongoing inflation concerns and cautious institutional sentiment.

16 Oct 2026
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Motilal Oswal recommends Indian Bank as buy, sets ₹1,025 target

Motilal Oswal has issued a buy recommendation for Indian Bank, setting a target price of Rs 1,025, following strong financial performance and strategic provisioning.

16 Oct 2026
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Amit Khatri's Luna AI health startup inspired by his struggles

Amit Khatri, co-founder of Noise, shares his past health struggles while launching Luna, a new AI-driven wearable startup focused on personalized health insights.

16 Oct 2026
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India leads Coursera generative AI signups at 12 per minute

Coursera is experiencing a significant increase in Indian enrolments for its AI courses, with sign-ups reaching 12 per minute, according to global enterprise head Anthony Salcito.

16 Oct 2026
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Deloitte India expects 7.1-7.3% GDP growth in 2026-27, flags risks

Deloitte India forecasts a 7.1-7.3% GDP growth for India in FY27, driven by a revival in private investment despite risks from geopolitical tensions and energy price volatility.

16 Oct 2026
• Amazon

Apple, NVIDIA donated $25M each to Trump's White House ballroom

A recent report by The Washington Post has unveiled the major contributors to President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project.

16 Oct 2026
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GoDaddy Airo is an AI platform for Indian SMBs

GoDaddy is transforming the digital landscape for Indian SMBs by integrating AI tools, making online business setup more accessible and efficient.

16 Oct 2026
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Gold nudges higher as dollar weakens with spot at $4,177.82

Gold prices rose slightly as the dollar weakened, yet the metal remains poised for a small weekly loss amid ongoing interest rate concerns from the Federal Reserve.

16 Oct 2026
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Tech Mahindra jumps over 7% to ₹1,770, tops Nifty 50

Tech Mahindra shares jumped over 7% as the company reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings, with HSBC maintaining a Buy rating and predicting further upside.

16 Oct 2026
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Yes Bank hit ₹5,300-5,400cr after Supreme Court reverses AT-1 write-off

Yes Bank could face a one-time earnings hit of ₹5,300 crore to ₹5,400 crore after the Supreme Court overturned the write-off of its ₹8,415 crore Additional Tier-1 bonds.

16 Oct 2026
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Hedge funds suffer as AI bets unravel amid rate fears

Global hedge funds faced significant losses as AI-related trades unwound, with Asia-focused stock pickers experiencing the steepest declines, losing 6.8% in early October.

16 Oct 2026
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Motilal Oswal recommends IIFL Finance buy as NII jumps 50%

Motilal Oswal recommends a buy on IIFL Finance with a target price of Rs 760, citing strong financial performance and growth prospects for FY27 and beyond.

16 Oct 2026
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Wipro stock jumps nearly 4% after Q2 ₹24,753 cr revenue

Wipro shares surged nearly 4% as second-quarter revenue exceeded estimates, overshadowing concerns about weak deal bookings and a subdued near-term outlook.

16 Oct 2026
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Accenture limits most employees to $29 monthly for Anthropic's Claude

Accenture has imposed a $29 monthly cap on Claude AI usage per employee, with some previously spending over $1,000 monthly.

16 Oct 2026
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HD Fire Protect IPO allotment expected today after 131.70x oversubscription

HD Fire Protect's IPO allotment is expected today after a 131.70 times subscription, with a grey market premium of 30%. Here's how investors can check their allotment status.

16 Oct 2026
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Comptroller Mark Levine urges Anthropic to delay IPO over safety

New York City's pension fund supervisor urged Anthropic to postpone its stock market debut, citing concerns over AI technology risks and investor assessments.

16 Oct 2026
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Tech Mahindra up after 15% EBIT margin, 25% order growth

Tech Mahindra shares rose over 4% after its second quarter results, making it the only largecap IT stock with positive year-to-date returns.

16 Oct 2026
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Kevin Warsh says AI likely most consequential change to economies

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh highlights AI as the most significant economic change in his lifetime, with uncertain near-term effects on employment.

16 Oct 2026
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Wipro upbeat on Q3 deal bookings as AI boosts opportunities

Wipro expects an improvement in deal bookings for Q3FY27, driven by a strong AI-led pipeline, according to CEO Srini Pallia.

16 Oct 2026
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Indian markets open higher Friday as Sensex jumped 1,533.72 Thursday

Indian shares opened higher on Friday, buoyed by falling US Treasury yields and a regulatory reversal, following their biggest single-day gains in four months on Thursday.

16 Oct 2026
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Nirmala Sitharaman urges India US BTA finish after Goyal confirmation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged for the early conclusion of the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, emphasizing its importance for global trade and bilateral relations.

16 Oct 2026
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Oil prices slip as US considers lifting shadow fleet sanctions

Oil prices dipped on Friday as the US considered lifting sanctions on certain Russian oil tankers, while Middle East tensions continued to support crude prices.

16 Oct 2026
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Mumbai restaurants likely to raise menu prices 10% to 15%

Mumbai restaurants are set to increase menu prices by 10% to 15% due to rising operating costs, including higher expenses for gas, food ingredients, and labor.

16 Oct 2026
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ABSL launches 1st retail FoFs at GIFT City IFSC

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC has introduced two retail fund of funds schemes at GIFT City, targeting emerging market and Indian equities for both Indian and overseas investors.

16 Oct 2026
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Jio Platforms readies IPO pitching in-house 5G in select markets

Jio Platforms plans to leverage its proprietary technology stack in international markets, aiming for growth beyond India as it prepares for its initial public offering.

16 Oct 2026
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Wipro posts 0.6% YoY IT services growth, bookings down 22.9%

Wipro's revenue saw a slight year-on-year increase, while total bookings dropped to their lowest in nearly four years due to delayed deal signings.

16 Oct 2026
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Reliance responds to Elon Musk, welcomes Starlink under Indian laws

Reliance Industries responded to Elon Musk's criticism regarding Starlink's entry into India, emphasizing its commitment to fair competition and adherence to Indian laws.

16 Oct 2026
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Reliance Industries rebuts Elon Musk, welcomes Starlink competition in India

Reliance Industries stated it welcomes competition, emphasizing its growth in a competitive market, following Elon Musk's allegations against the Indian telecom landscape.

16 Oct 2026
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Indian family offices back homegrown AI startups for global expansion

India's family offices and wealthy investors are increasingly investing in homegrown AI startups, aiming to strengthen the country's position in the global AI landscape.

16 Oct 2026
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KOSPI plunges 14.3% this week amid fading AI investment optimism

South Korean shares are poised for their largest weekly drop since 2008, driven by concerns over the sustainability of the global AI investment boom.

SEBI changes closing auction rules after trader pushback

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a final framework for the Closing Auction Session (CAS).

16 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Oil slips as Trump administration weighs lifting shadow fleet sanctions

Brent crude fell to $105.51 as the Trump administration considers easing restrictions on shadow fleet vessels, amid ongoing Middle East tensions and potential supply disruptions.

16 Oct 2026
• Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki gets ₹13,000cr tax relief

Maruti Suzuki has received a major tax relief from the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT).

16 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Irdai exploring financing for life insurance premiums for non salaried

Irdai is exploring financing options for life insurance premiums to prevent premature policy surrenders, aiming to assist policyholders in retaining their policies until maturity.

16 Oct 2026
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Anthropic IPO valuation cut to $1.5 trillion after revenue slowdown

Investors are reconsidering Anthropic's IPO valuation, initially expected at $2 trillion, due to a slowdown in revenue growth despite a 45% increase in third-quarter earnings.

16 Oct 2026
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Gold prices slip as US inflation data raises Fed uncertainty

Gold prices slipped 0.4% to $4,152.99 per ounce in early Asian trading on Friday, following a more than 1% rise in the previous session amid Federal Reserve policy speculation.

16 Oct 2026
• Reliance Jio

Will Jio hike tariffs? Here's what Akash Ambani said

Akash Ambani, the Managing Director of Reliance Jio, has hinted that the telecom giant could increase mobile tariffs in the future.

16 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Euro rebounds from 17-month low as US dollar slips

The euro has rebounded from a 17-month low as concerns over AI investments and falling US yields lead to the dollar's first weekly decline in five weeks.

16 Oct 2026
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Tonbo Imaging IPO ₹500 GMP suggests 71% listing gains

Tonbo Imaging India's IPO, fully subscribed on day one, shows a Grey Market Premium of ₹500 per share, suggesting a potential 71% listing premium over the issue price.

16 Oct 2026
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Rice to become Netflix chief content officer starting October 26

Netflix has named former Disney executive Peter Rice as its new chief content officer, succeeding Bela Bajaria, who is departing after nearly a decade with the company.

16 Oct 2026
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GIFT Nifty up 90 points to 23,078 ahead of open

GIFT Nifty traded higher by 90 points, indicating a firm start for Dalal Street on Friday, as local investor confidence remains buoyant amid strong domestic demand and tax revenue.

16 Oct 2026
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Asian markets rebound as semiconductors lift MSCI Asia Pacific 0.6%

Asian equities rose, led by South Korean chip stocks, as concerns over AI trade eased. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 0.6%, tracking Wall Street's recovery.

16 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

HDFC Life profit rises 14% to ₹508cr, premiums 16% higher

HDFC Life Insurance reported a 14% increase in standalone net profit to ₹508 crore for the September quarter, driven by a rise in premium income and expanded product sales.

16 Oct 2026
• Indian Government

Centre revises windfall tax on petrol and diesel exports

The Indian government has revised the windfall tax on petrol and diesel exports.

16 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Some former Flipkart executives ask Walmart to buy vested ESOPs

Former Flipkart executives have urged Walmart to separate their stock option liquidity from the company's upcoming IPO, renewing their request for a buyout of vested Esops.

16 Oct 2026
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Asian Paints, Berger Paints to hike prices as costs rise

India's leading paintmakers, including Asian Paints and Berger Paints, are set to raise prices for the second time this fiscal year as crude oil surpasses $100 a barrel.

16 Oct 2026
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Jio Platforms's ₹30,188cr IPO is India's biggest-ever, draws global investors

Jio Platforms' ₹30,188-crore IPO has garnered significant attention from global institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds and leading asset managers.

16 Oct 2026
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Elon Musk's $75 million and $83 million contributions fuel SLF $272.9 million haul

Elon Musk contributed $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, helping it raise a record $272.9 million in the third quarter before the Nov. 3 midterm election.

16 Oct 2026
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Anthropic eyed for $1.5 trillion IPO, down from $2 trillion

Investors are reconsidering Anthropic's IPO valuation, suggesting a lower figure of around $1.5 trillion due to concerns over growth pace and AI system costs.

16 Oct 2026
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Dow jumps 550 points as NVIDIA CEO boosts investor confidence

The Dow Jones surged 550 points as dip buyers halted the AI sell-off, while the Nasdaq rebounded despite a hotter-than-expected September wholesale inflation report.

16 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

India's trade deficit narrows to $30.2bn as exports rise 23%

India's exports increased by 23% to $44.4 billion in September, reducing the goods trade deficit to $30.2 billion as imports rose by 8% to $74.6 billion.

16 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

US dollar slips from 18-month high on Fed hike doubts

The US dollar retreated from an 18-month peak due to cautious Federal Reserve remarks, cooling expectations for an October interest-rate hike and shifting market focus.

16 Oct 2026
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Jio Platforms IPO could make Reliance India's most valuable conglomerate

Reliance Industries is poised to surpass Tata Group as India's most valuable conglomerate, with Jio Platforms' listing expected to boost RIL's market cap significantly.

16 Oct 2026
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US dollar falls 0.3% as AI fears boost Treasuries demand

The dollar fell 0.3% Thursday, its biggest drop since early September, as AI-related concerns triggered a bond rally that lowered yields and pressured the currency.

16 Oct 2026
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RBI gives Fairfax 15 years to trim IDBI Bank stake

Fairfax Financial Holdings has been granted 15 years by the Reserve Bank of India to reduce its stake in IDBI Bank from 60.72% to 26%.

16 Oct 2026
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Fairfax cleared to take over IDBI Bank and digitize services

Prem Watsa believes that while current investments are focused on data centers and AI in the US, India will soon become a prime target for global investors.

16 Oct 2026
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Harvard endowment up 27.1% to nearly $68 billion from SpaceX

Harvard University's endowment surged 27.1% in fiscal 2026, driven by a $2.2 billion stake in SpaceX, marking its strongest return in five years despite federal challenges.

16 Oct 2026
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Indian smartphone makers step up amid rising memory chip costs

Rising memory chip prices have led global companies to reduce their presence in India's budget smartphone market, creating opportunities for local brands like Ai+ and Lava.

16 Oct 2026
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Persistent Systems posts September quarter revenue up 20% to $487.6 million

Persistent Systems reported a 20% year-on-year increase in revenue for the September quarter, reaching $487.6 million, with a sequential growth of 7.8%.

15 Oct 2026
• Flipkart

Flipkart FY26 revenue rises 18% to ₹1.46 trillion

Flipkart Group has reported an 18% increase in its revenue from operations for the fiscal year ending March 2026.

15 Oct 2026
• Akash Ambani

Jio plans to shift to 6G through software upgrades

Jio Platforms plans to transition to 6G through software upgrades, not a complete infrastructure overhaul.

15 Oct 2026
• Flipkart

Myntra goes from ₹549 crore profit to ₹579 crore loss

Myntra, the fashion e-commerce platform owned by Flipkart, has reported a net loss of ₹579 crore for the fiscal year 2026.

15 Oct 2026
• Piyush Goyal

US-India trade deal: Piyush Goyal says 1st tranche finalized

The first phase of a trade agreement between India and the United States has been finalized, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Thursday.

How Jio IPO will change stakes of Meta, Google

Jio Platforms, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, is set to launch India's largest-ever public issue with an initial public offering (IPO) worth over ₹30,000 crore.

15 Oct 2026
• Texas

TSMC Q3 profit jumps 69% to record $23.6 billion

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, has reported a record third-quarter profit, beating estimates.

15 Oct 2026
• Delhi High Court

'Energy drink' ban could lead to nationwide stock-out: PepsiCo

PepsiCo has warned that a continued ban on the "energy drink" label could lead to a nationwide stock-out of its top-selling products, Sting and others, in two months.

15 Oct 2026
• Air India

Air India implements cost-saving measures amid $2B losses

Air India has formed a dedicated team to identify cost-saving opportunities across its operations, Reuters reported.

Bonfiglioli IPO opens with 30% GMP: Should you subscribe?

Bonfiglioli Transmissions, a leading player in the mechanical and electromechanical power transmission space, has opened its initial public offering (IPO) for subscription today.

15 Oct 2026
• NBFC

Salary hikes in India to average 9% in FY27: Survey

India's salary growth is expected to remain strong at 9.1% in the fiscal year 2026-27, according to a survey by global professional services firm Aon.

15 Oct 2026
• Indian Railways

Train passengers buying tickets at counters to get insurance cover

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Indian Railways to provide insurance coverage for counter tickets from October 27.

Tonbo Imaging IPO opens with 71% GMP: Apply or avoid?

Tonbo Imaging India, a leading defense technology company, has opened its Initial Public Offering (IPO) for subscription today.

Own RIL shares? You get separate quota in Jio IPO

Reliance Jio's upcoming initial public offering (IPO) will have a separate category for existing shareholders of its parent company, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL).

AI start-up developing cancer drugs raises $150M in US IPO

Iambic Therapeutics, a clinical-stage cancer drugmaker and tech firm, has raised $150 million in its US initial public offering (IPO).

Jio IPO GMP hits 20% ahead of October 21 launch

The gray market has reacted positively to Jio Platforms' announcement of its initial public offering (IPO) price band and issue size.

15 Oct 2026
• IDBI Bank

IDBI Bank shares fall 6% after nearly ₹53,000cr deal

IDBI Bank's shares plummeted by as much as 6.05% to ₹84.97 on Thursday, after the government approved the sale of a controlling stake in the lender to Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings.

15 Oct 2026
• iPhone

Apple reaches $5 trillion market cap, 2nd company after NVIDIA

Apple has become the second publicly traded company in history to achieve a market capitalization of over $5 trillion, after NVIDIA, which officially became the world's first $5 trillion company in October last year.

15 Oct 2026
• South Korea

South Korea halts trading as KOSPI plunges 8%

South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index witnessed a massive fall of nearly 8% on Thursday, prompting an automatic trading halt.

15 Oct 2026
• NVIDIA

OpenAI names former xAI executive head of infrastructure and compute

OpenAI has announced the appointment of Uday Ruddarraju, a former xAI executive, as the new head of its infrastructure and compute businesses.

15 Oct 2026
• Nifty

Sensex surges over 800 points: What's behind today's rally?

India's benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, witnessed a significant surge on October 15. The upward trend was largely attributed to a spike in IT shares.

15 Oct 2026
• Anthropic

Anthropic Q3 revenue jumps 45% to nearly $17B

Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up founded by former OpenAI executives, has reported a 45% increase in its third-quarter revenue.

14 Oct 2026
• Reliance Jio

Jio Platforms IPO to open for subscription on October 21

Jio Platforms, the digital services giant, is gearing up for its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO).

14 Oct 2026
• Netflix

Why Netflix ​is cutting around 6% of ‌its workforce

Netflix has announced a major round of layoffs, cutting around 1,000 jobs or nearly 6% of its global workforce.

14 Oct 2026
• India

Blackstone wants to double India investments to $100B by 2031

Blackstone, the global investment firm, plans to double its investments in India from the current $50 billion to a whopping $100 billion over the next five years.

14 Oct 2026
• Kumar Mangalam Birla

Kumar Mangalam Birla plans investments up to $30B by 2029

Kumar Mangalam Birla, the Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, has announced plans to invest up to $30 billion over the next two to three years.

14 Oct 2026
• JP Morgan

JPMorgan reports rare profit miss

JPMorgan Chase, one of the leading global financial services firms, has reported its first quarterly profit miss in nearly three years.

14 Oct 2026
• Groww

Groww Q2 profit jumps 54% to ₹725 crore

Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent company of stock broking platform Groww, has reported a whopping 54% rise in its consolidated net profit for the September quarter of FY27.

14 Oct 2026
• IDBI Bank

Canada's Fairfax buys majority stake in IDBI Bank

Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings is acquiring a controlling stake in IDBI Bank.

14 Oct 2026
• Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

Indian rupee hits 1-month high as RBI steps support currency

The Indian rupee has hit its highest level in over a month, thanks to a series of measures taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and comments from RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

14 Oct 2026
• Hyundai Motor India

Hyundai shares jump on $15.5B India investment

Hyundai Motor India's shares witnessed a surge of over 2% in early trade on Wednesday.