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Friday, 2 October 2026
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…
2 outletsMonetary Policy
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…
2 outletsGovernance
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…
AI winners and losers are emerging in Indian IT, says BNP’s Kumar Rakesh
AI-driven revenue deflation and weak tech spending are reshaping India’s IT sector, with some mid-cap firms better placed than larger peers to navigate the shift.
Nifty valuations near post-Covid lows. Alchemy Capital’s Alok Agarwal explains what investors should buy now
Nifty valuations have reset sharply from 2024 levels and are now near post-Covid lows, says Alchemy Capital’s Alok Agarwal. He sees the next phase of market growth broadening…
Institutional Flows
Mahatma Gandhi championed voting rights for all in 1931: How his plea frames today’s SIR debate
Writing in his weekly newspaper Young India on October 8, 1931, Gandhi said he could not bear the idea that a man who has got wealth should have the vote, but that a man who has…
Identified the items but India-US trade deal not imminent, says USTR Jamieson Greer
Jamieson Greer said he had a “very constructive conversation” with Goyal at the G20 trade ministers meeting in Milwaukee, and also added that the officials from both sides are…
D-Street logs longest spell of week slump in 25 years
Indian equity markets faced significant pressure as US bond yields surged, leading to a record selloff. The Sensex and Nifty experienced prolonged declines, surpassing previous…
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Sri Lotus shares rally 29% in a month. Can luxury and redevelopment sustain the momentum?
Sri Lotus Developers & Realty has seen a remarkable 29% increase in shares, significantly outpacing the wider market. This boost is attributed to the anticipation surrounding…
2 outletsQuarterly Results
FPIs pull record Rs 3 lakh crore from Indian equities in 9 months. More pain ahead?
In an unprecedented turn of events, foreign portfolio investors have divested a staggering amount exceeding ₹3 lakh crore from Indian equities within the initial nine months of…
2 outletsInstitutional Flows
CJP's 'Jail Bharo Andolan' In Mumbai Today: Politicians And Public Figures Backing It
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has announced a Mumbai protest seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral irregularities. The group also demands changes to SIR…
Governance
Rupee sinks to 96.31, logs biggest fall in over 2 months
The Indian rupee has markedly dipped against the US dollar, hitting 96.3150. This decline is attributed to escalating US bond yields, which have exerted pressure on emerging…
10-year bond yield breaches 7.20%; hits 2.5-year high
India's 10-year benchmark bond yields have surged to 7.21%, reaching their highest point in two and a half years. With oil prices continuing to soar and an anticipated rate hike…
Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed today | Gandhi Jayanti, 2nd October 2026; how Sensex, Nifty fared on Thursday
The Indian stock market will be closed on October 2 for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, with trading suspended in major segments including equity and derivatives. Upcoming holidays…
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Gurugram coffee startup crosses ₹1 crore in first-month revenue, plans 100+ stores by 2027
Gurugram-based coffee startup, SORRY SUGAR, offers monk fruit-sweetened premixes and beverages. Currently, it has three offline stores across Delhi and Gurgaon with online…
Stock Market Holiday: BSE, NSE To Remain Closed For 3-Day Break; Check Dates
Stock Market Holiday: NSE and BSE will remain closed on October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti, followed by the weekend. Trading resumes October 5.
Brokerages weigh new charges, mandates as UPI MDR set to take effect
While the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has said UPI charges should not be passed on to consumers, the framework has left brokerages looking for ways to protect…
Quarterly Results
BT BIG STORY: Tata Sons restructuring: What it means for the listing and governance
Were all the Tata trustees on board—and were they consulted? Questions over disclosure add another layer to the dispute
Thursday, 1 October 2026
50% of Nifty stocks slip into bear territory, down up to 40% - What should investors do now? Experts view
Over 25 Nifty 50 stocks are trading over 20% below recent highs amid rising crude oil prices and economic challenges. Tech, auto, and financial sectors are heavily affected, with…
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Indian Bank May Consider Waiving 0.28% MDR On UPI Transactions, Says CEO
Indian Bank MD and CEO further mentioned that the introduction of MDR would be incrementally positive for banks, although it is unlikely to have a substantial impact on their…
Mahindra, Embraer in talks to build C-390 military aircraft ecosystem
Mahindra Group on Thursday said it is in preparatory discussions with Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer to create an industrial and support ecosystem for the military transport and…
Shatabdi Hospital Canteen, Dadar's Kohinoor Among 12 To Lose Food Licence In Tukaram Mundhe-Led FDA Crackdown
Maharashtra FDA suspended licences of 12 Mumbai food establishments, citing hygiene and food-safety violations during inspections.
FPIs pull out ₹36,000 cr from Indian equities in Sept as high oil, bond yields weigh — should retail investors worry?
Foreign portfolio investors continue to sell off Indian equities, releasing ₹35,860 crore in September alone. With total withdrawals in 2026 at ₹2.69 lakh crore, the Nifty 50…
Institutional Flows
PepsiCo, Monster Challenge FSSAI Order Barring 'Energy Drink' Label On High-Caffeine Drinks
PepsiCo says 492 million bottles and 26 million cans with disputed energy drink labels were in circulation as FSSAI's order triggers legal challenges and stock concerns.
Accenture beats Q4 revenue guidance, projects 3-6% growth for FY27
Fourth-quarter revenue rose 6 per cent to $18.7 billion, beating guidance, while Accenture projected 3-6 per cent growth for FY27, offering some comfort to Indian IT firms
2 outletsQuarterly Results
Indian firms defy market slump with record $25 bn equity fundraise in H1
Not only did equity fundraising jump 75% year-on-year in April-September, according to PRIME Database Group, but average listing gains also jumped to 19% from 7%.
ICC World Cup 2027 schedule announced: India's first clash with Australia on Oct 7; final on November 21
The tournament will feature 14 teams, 57 matches and 12 venues across the three host nations. It will be the first Men’s Cricket World Cup to be staged in Africa since the 2003…
ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 Schedule Announcement: India, Pakista, Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe In Group A
The 2027 ICC ODI Cricket World Cup will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2 to November 21.