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07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

RBI raises repo to 5.5% as Indian markets fall

The domestic equity markets fell as the BSE Sensex dropped 429 points and the NSE Nifty ended below 22,650, impacted by RBI's rate hike and rising crude prices.

07 Oct 2026
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Swastika Infra stock rises 5% after ₹615.76cr MSEDCL contract win

Swastika Infra's shares surged 5% after securing a major Rs 615.76 crore order from MSEDCL, boosting its order book and enhancing revenue growth prospects.

07 Oct 2026
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Sensex down 429 to 72,639 after RBI 25 bps hike

The equity benchmark indices fell on October 7 due to the RBI's rate hike and cautious commentary, with the Sensex dropping 429 points and the Nifty declining 173 points.

07 Oct 2026
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Royal Mail plans up to 2,500 job cuts by 2027

Royal Mail plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs, focusing on head office and support roles, as it restructures due to declining letter deliveries and increased competition.

07 Oct 2026
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RBI raises repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%

The Reserve Bank of India has shifted to "calibrated tightening," raising the repo rate to 5.5% as it prioritizes inflation risks amid strong economic growth and rising credit.

07 Oct 2026
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Report forecasts India's quick commerce to reach $90 billion

India's quick commerce market is projected to grow nearly seven-fold to USD 90 billion by FY2031, driven by metro penetration and expanding non-metro user bases.

07 Oct 2026
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RBI raises repo rate 0.25% to 5.5% adopts calibrated tightening

The repo rate is the interest rate at which the RBI lends money to commercial banks, influencing borrowing costs and liquidity in the financial system.

07 Oct 2026
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Hical, Safran sign MoU exploring Rafale fuel-fluid JV in India

Hical Technologies and Safran Aerosystems signed an MoU to explore a joint venture in India, focusing on manufacturing complex fuel and fluid systems for Rafale aircraft.

07 Oct 2026
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Robinhood adds $25 million in bitcoin to corporate balance sheet

Robinhood has reportedly added $25 million in bitcoin to its corporate balance sheet, marking a significant step in its cryptocurrency expansion.

07 Oct 2026
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Ericsson shipping India-built antennas to Europe at India Mobile Congress

Ericsson will export antennas manufactured in India to Europe, leveraging India's rapid 5G rollout as a competitive edge for advancing towards 6G technology.

07 Oct 2026
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RBI warns AI valuations and cyber risks, says Sanjay Malhotra

Elevated AI-related asset valuations pose a risk to the global economy, but cyber threats from AI are the primary concern for central banks, says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

07 Oct 2026
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RBI raises rate to 5.5% and Sensex drops 422.97 points

Nifty fell 179 points mid-session as the Reserve Bank of India's hawkish shift, marked by a 25 basis point repo rate hike, pressured markets.

07 Oct 2026
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Chevron CEO Wirth says diesel export ban risks fuel shortages

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth cautioned that a U.S. diesel export ban could worsen supply issues, as global tensions and disrupted shipping routes already strain energy markets.

07 Oct 2026
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India to import discounted Venezuelan oil over 465,000 bpd

Reliance Industries is capitalizing on discounted Venezuelan oil, pushing India's imports to their highest in nearly seven years as Russian supplies become more expensive.

07 Oct 2026
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ITC Infotech launches VANGUARDS to help companies level up AI

ITC Infotech introduces VANGUARDS, a forward-deployed engineering initiative designed to accelerate AI transformation and drive measurable business outcomes for global enterprises.

07 Oct 2026
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Carnelian Asset Management appoints Rajkumar Dhiman head of mutual funds

Carnelian Mutual Fund has appointed Rajkumar Dhiman as CEO, as the firm expands into mutual funds with plans to launch liquid and smallcap funds.

07 Oct 2026
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India's foreign exchange reserves fall to $734.6bn during RBI sales

India's foreign exchange reserves have decreased by $50 billion since their September peak, reaching $734.6 billion, as the Reserve Bank of India intervenes to support the rupee.

07 Oct 2026
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India hosts 2nd India-EFTA Summit in New Delhi under TEPA

The India-EFTA Prosperity Summit in New Delhi will focus on trade and investment, coinciding with Swiss President Guy Parmelin's state visit to mark Tepa's first anniversary.

07 Oct 2026
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Kotak Mahindra Bank shares rise 2% after HSBC buy upgrade

Shares of Kotak Mahindra Bank increased by 2% after HSBC upgraded the stock to "Buy" and raised its target price, citing strong loan growth and a positive earnings outlook.

07 Oct 2026
• Elon Musk

Starlink data of Indian users will stay within the country

Elon Musk's satellite communication company Starlink has announced the establishment of 20 gateway sites in India.

07 Oct 2026
• Google Cloud

Meet Amit Kumar, interim India head of Google Cloud

Google Cloud has appointed Amit Kumar as the interim head of its India operations.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

GST Council proposes 17 day refunds and fewer registration delays

The GST Council is set to propose a 17-day refund timeline and enhanced automation for faster GST registrations, aiming to streamline processes and ease compliance for businesses.

07 Oct 2026
• Flipkart

ESOP crisis: Flipkart's former executives seek 'fair treatment' from Walmart

Over 30,000 current and former Flipkart employees are collectively owed around $4 billion (₹38,000 crore) in employee stock option (ESOP) buybacks that Walmart has yet to process.

07 Oct 2026
• Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

RBI to include bank deposits in consolidated account statements

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is working to expand the scope of its Consolidated Account Statement (CAS).

07 Oct 2026
• Uber

Uber has acquired a catering business for $2.3B

Uber has announced the acquisition of leading US catering platform ezCater, in a deal worth $2.3 billion.

07 Oct 2026
• Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

RBI greenlights interoperability between account aggregators: How it helps you

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a major step toward simplifying the sharing of financial information among consumers.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

ESDS Software Solution stock up 217% from issue, rebounds 5%

ESDS Software Solution's stock surged 5% to ₹1,359 on October 7, ending a seven-day losing streak, driven by positive ratings upgrades and increased trading activity.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Kanohar Electricals stock rises 20% after April-June 103% revenue jump

Kanohar Electricals shares soared 20% to ₹1,131 after strong Q1 results, extending gains from their IPO price of ₹632 and trading 60% above the listing price.

07 Oct 2026
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HDFC Bank trims MCLR up to 15 basis points

HDFC Bank has reduced its MCLR rates by up to 15 basis points, effective October 7, 2026, offering relief to home loan borrowers with lower EMIs across all tenures.

07 Oct 2026
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Kristalina Georgieva urges debt cuts and tackling inequality now

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva called for accelerated debt reduction as the AI boom introduces new global risks, complicating existing economic challenges.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Air India and Singapore Airlines start 126 weekly India-Singapore flights

Air India and Singapore Airlines will expand their commercial cooperation from October 15, offering more flight options between India and Singapore for travelers.

07 Oct 2026
• Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

RBI raises FY27 growth forecast to 7.1% from 6.7%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised its real GDP growth projection for the fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27) from 6.7% to a higher 7.1%.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Bridgewater's Ray Dalio warns of AI 'classic bubble' in Singapore

Ray Dalio warns that the AI sector is nearing a bursting point due to rising interest rates and increasing debt used to fund technological advancements.

07 Oct 2026
• Boston Dynamics

Alexa architect Rohit Prasad named CEO of Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics, the robotics arm of Hyundai Motor Group, has announced the appointment of Rohit Prasad as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

07 Oct 2026
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Google Cloud appoints Amit Kumar interim India head for growth

Google Cloud has appointed Amit Kumar as the interim head of its India unit, succeeding Sashikumar Sreedharan, who is leaving after a three-year tenure.

07 Oct 2026
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RBI delivers 1st repo hike since 2022 to 5.50%

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlights four global risks—West Asia tensions, tariff uncertainties, elevated bond yields, and AI stock volatility—impacting economic sentiment.

07 Oct 2026
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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announces single AA onboarding end 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has introduced interoperability among NBFC Account Aggregators, simplifying financial data sharing and enhancing access for consumers.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

RBI raises repo to 5.5% increasing floating-rate home loan EMIs

The Reserve Bank of India increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, potentially raising EMIs for borrowers with repo-linked floating-rate home loans.

07 Oct 2026
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RBI raises FY27 GDP to 7.1% and inflation to 5.2%

The Reserve Bank of India has increased its FY27 CPI inflation forecast to 5.2% and upgraded the GDP growth outlook to 7.1%.

07 Oct 2026
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IRDAI proposes public insurance registry to centralize insurance data

India's Public Insurance Registry (PIR) aims to transform agent remuneration by linking it to customer outcomes, moving beyond the traditional volume-driven commission system.

07 Oct 2026
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RBI's Sanjay Malhotra says CAS will cover deposits and securities

The Reserve Bank of India plans to include bank deposit information in the Consolidated Account Statement, offering a unified view of financial assets.

07 Oct 2026
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RBI allows SEBI depositories to include customer deposits in statements

The Reserve Bank of India will enable SEBI-registered depositories to include customer deposit details in statements, with implementation set by the end of 2026.

07 Oct 2026
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From October 15 DFS applies 0.4% MDR to UPI P2M

The newly introduced UPI merchant discount rate (MDR) will not affect consumer shopping bills during Diwali and Dhanteras, as merchants cannot pass these fees to customers.

07 Oct 2026
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RBI rolls out Account Aggregator interoperability, Governor Sanjay Malhotra says

The Reserve Bank of India has enabled interoperability among Account Aggregators, simplifying financial data sharing with customer consent.

07 Oct 2026
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ServiceNow aims to make India a top 3 market worldwide

India is poised to become one of ServiceNow's top three global markets, according to COO Amit Zavery, as the company sees significant growth opportunities in the region.

07 Oct 2026
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Reserve Bank of India raises FY27 GDP forecast to 7.1%

The Reserve Bank of India raised its FY27 real GDP growth projection to 7.1%, citing resilient private consumption and broad-based economic momentum.

07 Oct 2026
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Bill Gates suggests robot FICA tax to fund displaced workers

Bill Gates first advocated for taxing robots in 2017, and nine years later, he reiterates this call to ensure a monetary safety net and maintain government tax revenue.

07 Oct 2026
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Vans Electroengineerings shares jump 90% on BSE SME listing

Vans Electroengineerings shares listed at a 90% premium over their IPO price on the BSE SME platform, reflecting strong investor demand and aligning with grey market expectations.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Japan JGB yields dip to 3.085% and 4.205% despite BOJ

Japanese government bond yields declined as global yields softened, despite Bank of Japan policymaker Ayano Sato's support for further interest-rate hikes.

07 Oct 2026
• Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

RBI hikes repo rate to 5.5%, first increase since 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has hiked its key repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Kalyan Jewellers posts 26% revenue rise after strong India sales

Kalyan Jewellers reported a 26% increase in consolidated revenue for the September quarter, driven by strong sales in India and international markets.

07 Oct 2026
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Bitcoin falls 1.5% to $84,200 after Iranian tanker attacks

Bitcoin fell below $84,000 as Iranian tanker attacks drove oil prices higher, impacting cryptocurrency markets and pushing major coins like Dogecoin and Ether down significantly.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Maros Sefcovic in China to curb low-cost hybrid imports

EU trade negotiators are heading to China for crucial talks aimed at reducing Beijing's £1bn-a-day trade surplus by limiting exports of cheap hybrid electric cars into Europe.

07 Oct 2026
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Indian markets slide as Sensex drops almost 500 points intraday

The Sensex plunged nearly 500 points as investors reacted cautiously ahead of the RBI's monetary policy decision, with expectations of a potential rate hike.

07 Oct 2026
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Sensex falls over 330 as investors await RBI repo decision

Indian equity markets opened lower as Sensex dropped over 330 points and Nifty fell by over 120 points ahead of the RBI's repo rate announcement.

07 Oct 2026
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Rohit Prasad named Boston Dynamics CEO to build 30,000 robots

Boston Dynamics appoints Rohit Prasad, former Amazon AI chief, as CEO to lead its transition into large-scale humanoid robot manufacturing under Hyundai's ownership.

07 Oct 2026
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Sensex falls 446.22 points, Nifty down 161.10 before RBI meeting

Stock markets opened lower on Wednesday, with the Sensex falling 446 points and the Nifty slipping 161 points, amid weak global cues and a negative signal from GIFT Nifty.

07 Oct 2026
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RBI expected to raise key interest rate to 5.5% Wednesday

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points, impacting sectors like banking, realty, and automobiles as investors watch for inflation guidance.

07 Oct 2026
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Gold slips 0.3% to $4,150.23 ahead of Fed minutes

Gold prices dipped as investors anticipated the US Federal Reserve's September meeting minutes for insights into potential future rate hikes.

07 Oct 2026
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World Bank: India on right track with FY27 at 7.1%

India's consistent 6-7% economic growth over decades is more vital for development than short bursts of higher rates, says World Bank economist Franziska Ohnsorge.

07 Oct 2026
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Chhattisgarh secures ₹43,600 cr Singapore FDI at SING Forum 2026

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has secured ₹43,600 crore in foreign direct investment commitments from Singapore, marking one of the largest investments for the state.

07 Oct 2026
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ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski opposes AI pause unless safety issues

ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski advocates for continued AI deployment where safe, while Prosus explores investments in Indian fintech startups Kiwi and Oolka.

07 Oct 2026
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Mumbai based HD Fire Protect launches IPO offer for sale

HD Fire Protect has set its IPO price band at ₹258-₹271 per share, with the public issue opening on October 13 and closing on October 15.

07 Oct 2026
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NASSCOM urges GST clarity for tech exports and India R&D

Nasscom has urged the GST Council to clarify tax rules on overseas branch services and R&D exports ahead of their October 8 meeting.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Samsung poised to post Q3 record profit 106.1 trillion won

Samsung Electronics is set to report a nearly nine-fold increase in third-quarter operating profit, driven by strong AI demand, despite analysts cutting forecasts by 8%.

07 Oct 2026
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Brent crude hits $101.60 on Gulf of Mexico storm fears

Brent crude surpassed $101 per barrel as supply risks from Saudi attacks and a looming US Gulf storm outweighed increased Middle East crude supplies.

07 Oct 2026
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Oil prices rise amid Gulf storm and Saudi airport attacks

Oil prices are climbing as a storm threatens US oil production and refining, while escalating tensions in Saudi Arabia further strain global supply.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Asian markets mixed, MSCI Asia-Pacific slips 0.1% as Japan falls

Asian equities dipped on Wednesday, led by Japan's market decline, as the region failed to mirror Wall Street's record-setting gains driven by AI stocks.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

The Economic Times launches Make in India product award

The ET Make in India Product of the Year Award honors products with significant India-led design, engineering, and manufacturing contributions.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

US Treasury yields highest since 2002 with Pimco urging diversification

Pimco highlights unprecedented bond yields, recommending diversified investments across developed and emerging markets to mitigate fiscal risks.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

SpaceX seeks $40B financing to buy NVIDIA chips, boost AI

Elon Musk's SpaceX is negotiating with banks and investors to secure $40 billion in debt to purchase Nvidia chips, highlighting the growing demand for AI computing power.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

GST Council meets Oct 8 sharing data with Statistics Ministry

The GST Council is set to discuss broader data-sharing with the statistics ministry and potential tax relief for rare disease treatments in its meeting on Thursday.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Wizz Financial builds India-focused cross-border platform, targets fundraising by 2027

Wizz Financial is developing an India-focused cross-border financial platform, aiming for a 2029 IPO, as it expands services for Indians and the diaspora.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Ecommerce and IT clients demand output based staffing billing models

India's staffing industry is shifting towards an output-based billing model, linking vendor fees to workforce performance and productivity across various sectors.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Taiwan outpaces South Korea in AI trade 1st since 2000

Taiwan's Taiex Index outperformed South Korea's Kospi by 23 percentage points last quarter, driven by Taiwan's extensive AI supply chain linkages and robust earnings outlook.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Flipkart early leaders ask Walmart to buy vested ESOPs

Former senior Flipkart executives have written to Walmart's board, requesting a buyout of their vested stock options due to the indefinite delay in Flipkart's India IPO.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days start with deals from $2

Amazon's October Prime Day offers record-low prices on top brands like Owala, Ninja, and Ugg. Don't miss these limited-time deals starting at just $2.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Anthropic launches Claude Corps fellowship offering $85,000 to early-career professionals

Anthropic's Claude Corps program offers 1,000 early-career professionals a $85,000 salary to apply AI to nonprofit missions. Applications are due by July 17 for the first cohort.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Amazon to issue limited refunds after Supreme Court voids tariffs

Amazon will share a $600 million tariff refund with customers affected by illegal tariffs, automatically issuing reimbursements for specific purchases made directly from Amazon.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

AI skills surge 109% in 2025 as companies adopt AI

Upwork's report reveals a 109% increase in demand for AI skills in 2025, indicating a shift towards integrating AI into workflows rather than replacing human jobs.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Local customer sues McDonald's in Illinois alleging algorithmic price-fixing

McDonald’s is being sued for allegedly using an AI-enhanced pricing tool that shares nonpublic data with franchisees, potentially violating antitrust laws.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

CIA's David Rush pleads guilty in nearly $194 million government fraud

A CIA officer, David Rush, pleaded guilty to defrauding the federal government of nearly $194 million and stealing gold bars worth tens of millions.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Sarvam AI names Sashikumar Sreedharan president and chief business officer

Sarvam AI has appointed former Google Cloud India MD Sashikumar Sreedharan as president and chief business officer, enhancing its leadership team amid expansion efforts.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Tata Sons explores legal options amid RBI finance company rules

Tata Sons has sought a legal opinion on a restructuring proposal from Tata Trusts, aimed at avoiding the mandatory listing of the group holding company.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

IndusBridge Ventures launches 2000 cr fund for Indian defense exports

IndusBridge Ventures has successfully raised Rs 2,000 crore to invest in Indian defence firms, doubling its initial target.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

India's B2B apparel market hits $2.1 billion as uniforms spread

India's B2B apparel market has surged to $2.1 billion, driven by rising demand for uniforms across sectors like healthcare, hospitality, and the expanding gig economy.

07 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Rowena Bird: Lush plans 30 India stores in 5 years

Lush aims to establish 30 stores in India within five years, capitalizing on a more receptive market and increasing local manufacturing to enhance its product offerings.

06 Oct 2026
• Maharashtra

Why NYT thinks Tukaram Mundhe is a 'rockstar'

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has been hailed as a "rockstar" by The New York Times.

06 Oct 2026
• Meesho

Meesho's creator-led commerce grows 152% in 12 months

E-commerce platform Meesho has witnessed a massive 152% year-on-year growth in its content commerce business.

06 Oct 2026
• GST

Storage, warehousing of seeds might soon be exempt from GST

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is likely to exempt storage and warehousing of sowing seeds from GST in its next meeting on October 8, as per Moneycontrol.

06 Oct 2026
• Union Cabinet

Union Cabinet clears ₹10,000cr fund to help SMEs grow

The Union Cabinet has approved a massive ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund.

You might be able to make UPI payments in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is considering the adoption of India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) technology to build a real-time national payments network.

06 Oct 2026
• Ecuador

India might buy more crude oil, critical minerals from Ecuador

Ecuador is in talks with India to increase the supply of crude oil, copper, and critical minerals.

06 Oct 2026
• World Bank

World Bank raises India's FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%

The World Bank has revised its growth forecast for India's economy in FY27, predicting a 7.1% expansion. This is 50 basis points higher than its previous estimate of 6.6%.

China's DeepSeek set to raise $12B

DeepSeek, a leading Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, is on the verge of raising at least 80 billion yuan ($12 billion) in its latest funding round.

06 Oct 2026
• Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

Indian rupee hits 2-month low

The Indian rupee has hit its lowest level in over two months, falling to 96.43 against the US dollar on Tuesday.

06 Oct 2026
• ChatGPT

OpenAI seeks $30B at $1.4 trillion valuation

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is in talks with several United Arab Emirates (UAE) investment funds. The Abu Dhabi-based MGX is one of them.

06 Oct 2026
• India

India's own civilian aircraft to be manufactured by 2028

India is gearing up to make its own civilian aircraft within the next two years, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced.

06 Oct 2026
• KFC

This McDonald's, KFC supplier is planning $208M IPO in India

HyFun Foods, a supplier for global fast-food giants McDonald's and KFC, is planning an initial public offering (IPO) to raise up to $207.7 million.

06 Oct 2026
• Indian Government

Modi government to review ₹10,000cr ATF price stabilization scheme

The Indian government is considering a review of its aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price stabilization scheme, as per CNBC-TV18.

06 Oct 2026
• Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

Indian government bonds witness decline today: What's the reason?

Indian government bonds witnessed a decline in early trading today.

06 Oct 2026
• Moonshot AI

China's Moonshot AI is targeting $5B IPO in 2027

Moonshot AI, a leading Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, has completed its final private funding round at a whopping valuation of around $50 billion.

06 Oct 2026
• KFC

McDonald's, KFC supplier HyFun plans ₹2,000cr IPO

HyFun Foods, a supplier for global fast-food giants like McDonald's and KFC, has announced its plans to raise up to ₹2,000 crore through an initial public offering (IPO) by late 2028.

Jio plans India's biggest IPO at ₹37,700cr

Jio Platforms, the Reliance Group-owned telecom giant, is gearing up for India's biggest initial public offering (IPO) yet.

06 Oct 2026
• Inflation

India's services growth rises to 3-month high

India's services sector witnessed its fastest growth in three months in September, according to the latest HSBC Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).

06 Oct 2026
• Elon Musk

Musk becomes trillionaire again as SpaceX stock jumps

SpaceX's shares soared nearly 8% on Monday, hitting their highest value since mid-June.

05 Oct 2026
• Flipkart

Flipkart invests in TravClan to enhance international travel offerings

Flipkart, a leading e-commerce giant in India, has picked up a minority stake in TravClan, a B2B travel technology platform.

05 Oct 2026
• HDFC Bank

Why HDFC Bank stock fell over 2% after CEO appointment

HDFC Bank's shares fell by over 2% on Monday, despite the announcement of Anup Bagchi as the new CEO.

05 Oct 2026
• Bharti Airtel

Your mobile bill may rise 12-15% in coming months: Report

India's telecom sector is likely to witness a tariff hike of 12-15% in the next four to five months.

05 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

Oil inventories could take 2 years to replenish, warns Aramco

Saudi Aramco's CEO Amin Nasser has warned that it might take as long as two years to replenish global oil inventories.

05 Oct 2026
• Fixed Deposit

FD encashment cannot be taxed as fresh deposit: ITAT

The Hyderabad bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled that encashing a fixed deposit (FD) cannot be taxed again as an unexplained bank deposit.

05 Oct 2026
• Mutual Funds

Don't trust finfluencers blindly, warns SEBI chief

Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has warned investors against the risks posed by 'finfluencers' and exaggerated return claims.

05 Oct 2026
• China

Why an expert is asking Modi to 'save Indian mica'

Raoul Prem Menon, a scientific mica expert associated with the Bureau of Indian Standards's ETD 02 committee, has sounded an alarm over India's mica exports.

05 Oct 2026
• Foxconn

Foxconn's Q3 revenue jumps 47% on AI server demand

Foxconn has reported a massive 47% year-on-year (YoY) jump in its third-quarter revenue.

83% of merchants unwilling to absorb new UPI-MDR charge: Survey

A recent survey by LocalCircles has revealed that a whopping 83% of merchants are not ready to absorb the new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions.

05 Oct 2026
• Brussels

UK may impose tariffs on Chinese EVs amid EU pressure

The United Kingdom is considering imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) as it struggles to balance the interests of its domestic car industry and access to the European Union (EU) market.

05 Oct 2026
• IndiGo

Flying IndiGo gets costlier from October 6

IndiGo has announced a hike in fuel charges for its domestic and international flights. The revised rates will come into effect from October 6.

05 Oct 2026
• Monetary Policy Committee

RBI MPC begins: Is first rate hike since 2023 coming?

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has begun a three-day meeting today.

05 Oct 2026
• Federal Reserve

Euro hits 17-month low

The euro has plummeted to a 17-month low, amid fears over France's fiscal health and a major sell-off in its bond market.

05 Oct 2026
• Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

Snapdeal parent AceVector lists at 11.5% discount

AceVector Ltd., the parent company of e-commerce platform Snapdeal, has made a lackluster debut on the Indian stock market.

Orient Cables lists at ₹450, 65% above IPO price

Orient Cables made a strong debut on the National Stock Exchange(NSE) today, with its shares listing at ₹450 each. This is a 65.44% premium over its initial public offering (IPO) price of ₹272 per share.

05 Oct 2026
• Goldman Sachs

Oil prices drop as Middle East crude exports rise

Oil prices fell on Monday, with Brent crude futures dropping by $0.7 to $101.60 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude declining by $0.9 to $90.15 a barrel.

Change.org invests $100M to revamp petitions platform with AI

Change.org, the popular online petition platform, has announced a major investment of around $100 million. The money will be used to revamp its core petitions platform using artificial intelligence (AI).

05 Oct 2026
• Donald Trump

India-US trade talks have hit a plateau, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the ongoing trade negotiations between India and the US have hit a plateau.

05 Oct 2026
• Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia cuts oil price for Asia to 6-year low

Saudi Arabia has announced a major cut in the price of its benchmark oil grade, Arab Light crude, to Asia.

05 Oct 2026
• Federal Reserve

Gold prices rise on reduced Fed rate hike expectations

Gold prices witnessed a slight uptick in early Asian trading on Monday as weak US job growth figures for September have significantly reduced the chances of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve in October.

05 Oct 2026
• Anthropic

Anthropic eyes November IPO at $2 trillion valuation

Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind Claude, is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) as early as the week of November 9. The move could see it trading before Thanksgiving.

05 Oct 2026
• Sensex

Sensex, Nifty rebound after longest losing streak in 25 years

India's benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened on a positive note today. The upward movement comes after their longest weekly losing streak in 25 years.

04 Oct 2026
• Saudi Arabia

OPEC+ likely to keep production quotas unchanged for November

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies are likely to keep oil production quotas unchanged for November.

04 Oct 2026
• Yes Bank

YES Bank's Q2 update: Loans up 24% to ₹3L crore

Private lender YES Bank has reported a significant growth in its loan book and deposits for the second quarter of FY2026.

04 Oct 2026
• Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)

Will RBI hike repo rate on October 7?

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will meet from October 5 to 7.

04 Oct 2026
• Canada

India, Canada to begin 5th round of CEPA talks tomorrow

India and Canada will start the fifth round of negotiations for their proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Ottawa from tomorrow.

04 Oct 2026
• Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin might expand Indian operations but there's a catch

Lockheed Martin, the aerospace giant, has expressed its intention to expand production capabilities in India.

04 Oct 2026
• Nestle

Nestle's low-fat dairy whitener is 'unsafe' and 'substandard': FSSAI

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has flagged a sample of Nestle's low-fat dairy whitener as "unsafe" and "substandard."

04 Oct 2026
• Canon

How Canon plans to help chip manufacturers in India

Japanese imaging and optical major Canon is planning to establish technology and service centers in India.

04 Oct 2026
• Amazon

AWS won't use NDAs while dealing with government agencies anymore

Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman has announced that the company will no longer use nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in its negotiations with government agencies for new data centers.