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Investor awareness key to long-term wealth creation, technology double-edged sword: ANMI President Kamlesh Shroff

Investor education in India is vital for effective market participation and wealth accumulation. The trend of younger investors signifies a promising advantage for early market…

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Wrong Labels, High Pesticide Residues Holding Back Agri Exports | The Reason Why

India needs stronger domestic food-safety and labelling standards, with best practices becoming part of everyday business for farmers, traders and food companies.

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed As New Chief Of Indian Air Force

The appointment may refocus investor attention on defence aerospace, though procurement plans and formal orders will determine any implications for listed suppliers.

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Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Q2 disbursements jump 55% YoY to Rs 3,525 crore; loan portfolio rises over 7%

Faster lending and broader loan diversification may support sentiment, but asset quality, margins and deposit mobilisation will determine whether the expansion improves earnings.

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Max Estates sales bookings surge over 13-fold to Rs 2,100 crore in Q2

The booking jump strengthens the residential demand narrative, but collections, launch execution and margins will determine whether it translates into durable market value.

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India's data centre sector attracted USD 173 bn since 2021, capacity seen 2 GW by year-end: CBRE

India's data centre industry has garnered impressive investments amounting to USD 173 billion since 2021, showcasing a strong upward trajectory. In just the first half of 2026…

Razorpay helps Indian brands tap ChatGPT ads as AI reshapes discovery

Razorpay Engage is rewriting product catalogues, managing campaigns and measuring performance as brands look to reach consumers discovering products through AI chatbots

India emerges as major investment destination with young, talented workforce: Singapore biz leaders

The Singapore-India Network for Growth Forum 2026 highlighted investment opportunities in India. Haryana and Chhattisgarh chief ministers presented their states' potential for…

India Condemns Black Sea Attack On MV Royad Mammadov; Three Indian Crew Safe, Two Foreign Sailors Dead

The attack may matter for Indian shipping and insurance stocks only if it leads to wider Black Sea disruption, higher costs or cargo delays.

India vs West Indies Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch IND vs WI 1st T20I

India vs West Indies 1st T20I: India begin their five-match series in Lucknow on October 6. Check match time, venue, telecast and live streaming details.

Festive hiring grows 7% to 1.27 lakh jobs, led by quick commerce: Report

Quick commerce recorded the fastest festive hiring growth at 18 per cent, while Tier-III and emerging cities led geographic growth with a 15 per cent rise

Meesho content commerce surges 152% as non-metro creators drive growth

About 90 per cent of Meesho's active creators are nano-creators, while 81 per cent come from non-metro India and 66 per cent of orders come from Tier-III and Tier-IV markets

Sonu Nigam Buys Two Andheri West Commercial Units For Rs 16 Crore: Report

In a transaction registered on August 6, 2026, Nigam acquired properties from Singular Health Pvt for Rs 16 crore, incurring a stamp duty of Rs 96 lakh.

Mumbai airport defers plan to shift 33% international operations from T2 amid capacity concerns

The government has deferred Mumbai airport’s plan to discontinue 33% of international operations at Terminal 2, providing some relief to airlines amid capacity constraints.

Infrastructure

CAS sends Nifty soaring 300 points in a minute to breach 23,000 on expiry day

Nifty surged more than 300 points in less than a minute during Tuesday’s closing auction session, briefly crossing 23,000 before paring gains. The sharp swings have renewed…

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Rupee hits two-month low on outflows, investors await RBI outcome with hike priced in

The Indian rupee fell to its lowest point in over two months due to equity outflows. Traders are focusing on the Reserve Bank of India’s upcoming monetary policy decision.…

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Why Kotak Mahindra Bank shares are outperforming Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty in the last two months? Experts explain

Kotak Mahindra Bank outperformed despite market decline, gaining 10% over two months due to strong loan growth, leadership clarity, and improving asset quality. Analysts see…

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Hindustan Aeronautics share price rises 3% on heavy volume; here's why

Reports suggest that in its bid to meet the growing requirements of indigenous helicopter platforms, HAL plans to establish a second production line for Shakti engines at its…

Defence

India’s cybersecurity startups face a new hurdle: proving they can protect customers

Enterprises are moving beyond security certifications to scrutinize how cybersecurity startups protect data, control access and respond to breaches, lengthening sales and…

Sensex, Nifty Rally Decoded: Three Big Reasons Fueling The Pre-RBI Policy Upswing

The Sensex gained more than 508 points, or 0.70%, to around 72,896, while the Nifty 50 held above the 22,700 mark.

Learn Hindi Or Leave The Job: Zomato Warehouse Supervisor Tells Staff In Bengaluru, Later Apologises In Kannada

Pro-Kannada activists gathered outside the warehouse on Monday, demanding strict action and his removal.

Sigma Box Office Collection Day 4: Jason Sanjay's Heist Thriller Slows Down After A Steady Weekend

Sigma', Jason Sanjay's much-anticipated directorial debut, hit theatres on October 2 after being postponed from its original July 31 release date to avoid a clash with his father…

Gold corrects 26% from record high | Is this a buying opportunity ahead of Diwali?

Gold rate today: Market analysts believe that this downturn has made valuations relatively more attractive, with prices now around $4,136/oz and MCX gold trading below the ₹1.50…

Defence Boost: MoD Signs Contract With BrahMos Aerospace For Fire Control System And Launchers For Indian Navy

The ministry said the project encourages active participation by various Indian industries, including MSMEs, and will generate employment over a period of three years.

Defence

India is cheaper. Why are foreign investors still selling?

FPIs invested ₹55,524 crore through the primary market despite heavy secondary-market selling. Lower valuations have yet to offset concerns over earnings and dollar returns.

Quarterly Results

Airfare strength to offset fuel cost in Q2; IndiGo PAT may rise 176%: Elara

Elara has retained its positive stance on IndiGo in the medium to long term, saying India's aviation demand cycle remains intact and competitive supply remains constrained.

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Stock Market Today LIVE: Sensex Rises 500 Points, Nifty 50 Holds 22,700; India VIX Leaps 7%; Trent Rallies 12%

Stock Market Today LIVE: Among sectors, barring Nifty IT, all other sectoral indices traded in the green, led by Nifty Metals, Nifty Private Bank, Nifty Pharma, Nifty Media and…

Best auto stocks to buy ahead of Q2 results: Eicher, Hyundai Motor, Tata Motors PV among Nuvama’s top picks | Full list

Nuvama Institutional Equities maintains a positive outlook on the auto sector, with key picks including Hyundai Motor, Tata Motors, and Eicher Motors. They anticipate 27% revenue…

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LIC mints Rs 531 crore in one day as Trent shares rally 13%; insurance behemoth’s stake value nears Rs 4,700 cr

Trent's rally may strengthen sentiment toward value retail and improve LIC's portfolio valuation, but quarterly earnings must validate expectations created by rapid store…

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Vivo V80 Launched: Price, Variants Features, Display, Camera, Battery And More

The vivo V80 features ZEISS cameras, a 144Hz 1.5K AMOLED display and a 7,200mAh battery with 90W charging. It runs OriginOS 7 based on Android 17 and offers Snapdragon 7 Gen 4…

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