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Friday, 2 October 2026

Office leasing at record 66.4 mn sq ft in Jan-Sep across top 9 cities, driven by GCCs: CBRE

Leasing of office spaces in nine major Indian cities during January-September 2026 reached 66.4 million square feet. This represents an 8 percent year-on-year increase in demand…

How did Mahatma Gandhi become the face of Indian currency? Here’s the history

Gandhi first appeared on an Indian banknote in 1969, when the RBI issued a commemorative series marking his birth centenary

'I am hurt, but my hope and determination remain; I still have dreams' - EaseMyTrip founder Nishant Pitti

EaseMyTrip founder and chairman Nishant Pitti said 'the past few days have hurt deeply' after the Patiala House Court in Delhi granted an interim injunction directing removal of…

Investors worried over bloodbath as Nifty 50 sees longest weekly losing streak in 25 yrs - Outlook for H2 from experts

Indian equity markets faced an eighth consecutive week of losses, with the Nifty 50 and  Sensex declining 3.1% and 2.7%, respectively. Foreign institutional investors…

The macro manifesto: Decoding the new world order & re-routing of smart money

Transformations in the global economy are reshaping how investors allocate capital and devise strategies. Geopolitical conflicts and tech rivalries are challenging conventional…

Infrastructure

ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: Decoding the new investment landscape and shift in smart money

Transformations in the global economy are reshaping how investors allocate capital and devise strategies. Geopolitical conflicts and tech rivalries are challenging conventional…

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66% returns in 6 months, small-cap stock Rolex Rings gets Buy rating: InCred sees 32% upside - Check share price target

InCred praises Rolex Rings for strong potential growth, forecasting revenue and EBITDA increases up to FY28, with an expected 28% price upside to INR 251. The outlook is buoyed by…

Quarterly Results

AI May Support Judicial Process, But Can Never Replace Judges: CJI Kant

Artificial intelligence may supplement research and support the judicial processes, but can never replace the legal acumen or decision-making which must always remain with judges…

Nethra Kumanan Wins Bronze In Sailing, Ends Medal Drought At Fourth Asian Games

With Nethra's podium finish, India's sailing contingent has now collected three medals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.

Nifty 500 stocks fall up to 70% from 52-week highs; why broad market recovery may remain elusive in short term

The Nifty 500 index has faced a significant downturn, with stocks plummeting by up to 70% from their 52-week highs. A blend of geopolitical tensions, escalating oil prices, and…

Tamil Nadu Free Bus Travel: 84 Lakh Women To Benefit As Vijay Expands Scheme

The scheme now extends to Express, LSS and Deluxe buses in cities and urban areas, mofussil ordinary buses, and ghat ordinary buses on hill routes of more than 40 km.

Suzuki Motor asks Indian suppliers to halt production for a day a week

In August, Suzuki Motor President Toshihiro Suzuki met suppliers in India and asked them to plan production capacity around a six-day operating schedule.

Dhiraj Bommadevara, Kumkum Mohod Make History With India’s First Asian Games Mixed Recurve Silver

The silver adds another milestone to India's archery campaign at the Asian Games, with Dhiraj and Kumkum becoming the first Indian mixed recurve team to finish on the podium.

Indian Equities Are Falling: These Are The Reasons

For Indian investors, this hasn't been a great year. Equities, bonds, gold all have been a disappointment. Moreover, foreign investors have been pulling money out of Indian…

Asian Games 2026: Dhiraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep Bhoge, Neeraj Chauhan Win Recurve Silver

India's archery medal tally at the Asian Games has now risen to seven, including four gold, two silver and one bronze.

Stocks To Buy Or Sell: Nagaraj Shetti Of HDFC Securities Picks These Two Shares For Short-Term

This week's bearish trend has resulted in a record 8 weeks of consecutive declines in trot that was repeated after two decades, as per weekly timeframe chart.

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Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks sees bigger India role in global drug innovation

As Lilly expands its India business in areas including obesity and cardiometabolic health, Ricks says the country can play a bigger role in discovering, developing and scaling…

Factory Wages Rise Across India, But Jharkhand Bucks The Trend; Check State-Wise Data

Bihar recorded the sharpest wage rise among major states, at 16.7%, taking the average to Rs 1.63 lakh.

Jyothy Labs has cash to buy growth. Why it isn’t rushing

With ₹997 crore in cash and no debt, Jyothy Labs could use acquisitions to rebuild its portfolio after Henkel ended its Pril and Fa licensing deal. Instead, it is betting on new…

India eyes closing massive 114 Rafale fighter deal by financial year end: Defence Secy

Speaking on the progress of the multi-billion-dollar deal, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed that formal evaluation of the bids submitted under the Request for…

Defence

ETMarkets Smart Talk| ‘Desi to Videsi’: How GIFT City is changing the way Indians invest globally — Mustafa Pardiwala

GIFT City is emerging as a gateway for Indian investors seeking global diversification, offering access to US stocks, ETFs and sectors such as AI and semiconductors. Mustafa…

India vs China Live Streaming: How To Watch Asian Games Women's Hockey Gold Medal Match On TV, Online?

India and China have faced each other 28 times, with China holding a slight advantage with 12 wins to India's 11. Five matches have ended in draws.

Up 45% in 1 year, down 7% YTD: Is this multibagger NBFC stock a buying opportunity now?

Nifty 50 is down almost 10% over the last one year. However, some of its components have surged up to 45% in this period- one of them is a multibagger NBGC stock that has seen…

Asian Games 2026: Indian Boxer Lovlina Borgohain Wins Women's 75kg Gold

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain won the women's 75kg gold at Asian Games with win over Ziyi Bao of China on Friday.

Asian Games 2026: Lovlina Borgohain defeats China's Ziyi Bao, ends India's 12-year wait for boxing gold

The Olympic medallist won by a 5-0 unanimous decision to cap a strong campaign and move up from the silver medal she had claimed at the last edition.

Market crash wipes out Rs 26 lakh cr in 8 weeks! Why soaring bond yields may hurt Sensex, Nifty more than elevated oil prices

The Sensex and Nifty have fallen for eight straight weeks, wiping out more than Rs 26 lakh crore in market capitalisation. While elevated oil prices have pressured equities…

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Cricket World Cup 2027 Schedule: Full Fixture List, Opponents, Dates And Venues Revealed

The ICC announced the 2027 Mens Cricket World Cup schedule starting October 2 in Windhoek with a Super Series to finalise qualification for the group stage.

Jantar Mantar Protest: Delhi Police Imposes Section 163, Bans Slogans, Dharnas And Gatherings

Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) have been imposed in the New Delhi.

Jantar Mantar protest: 11 metro stations shut, prohibitory orders imposed ahead of protest against CEC

The Aam Aadmi Party, the All India Students' Association, the National Students' Union of India and the Indian Youth Congress announced protests at Jantar Mantar, seeking Gyanesh…

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Election Commission orders special drive in 20 states where SIR is done, plain statutory Form 6 to be used: Report

The move follows criticism over 13 crore names struck off draft rolls in 30 states and Union Territories, and comes amid scrutiny of how voters were deleted and how the electoral…