Indian households are increasingly turning to secured borrowing, with loans against gold jewellery rising sharply even as growth in credit card dues and consumer durable loans remains subdued. Reserve Bank of India data points to a broader change in household credit preferences, with personal loans still expanding and overall bank credit posting a strong increase.
A daily quiz has been framed around the life and work of Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, the celebrated filmmaker whose inventive, genre-defying cinema left a lasting imprint on Indian entertainment. The timing adds a reflective note to the cultural calendar following his death on October 3, inviting audiences to revisit a career defined by imagination, technical daring, and narrative range.
Mutual funds increased their holdings in 64 Nifty Microcap 250 companies for a second straight quarter, underscoring sustained institutional appetite for smaller listed names. The buying has coincided with sharp three-month gains in a cluster of microcaps, led by Electronics Mart India, Sky Gold, Bluestone Jewellery, Sudarshan Chemical and Timex Group.
Four students were injured after a protest broke out at the Central University of Kerala during a seminar linked to Vande Mataram, according to student accounts. The confrontation escalated into allegations that police used force, including tearing students’ clothes while trying to disperse the crowd, raising fresh questions about campus policing and the handling of dissent in higher education institutions.
Across India’s urban café scene, operators are moving beyond food and beverages to engineer loyalty through run clubs, live music, book readings, cultural programming and social-media-friendly experiences. The shift reflects a crowded market in which ambience and repeat visits increasingly matter as much as the menu, turning cafés into community hubs rather than simple retail outlets.
An approved real estate project can materially reduce friction in the home-buying process by giving lenders confidence in the legal and technical soundness of the property. In practical terms, that often means faster loan processing, fewer verification hurdles and quicker access to funds for buyers, especially in a market where timing and documentation can determine whether a purchase closes smoothly.
Bengaluru-based kitchen appliances brand Beyond Appliances has raised Rs 110 crore in a Series B round led by Fireside Ventures, marking a significant vote of confidence in India’s evolving home and kitchen hardware market. The company said the capital will be deployed toward research and development, expansion of its product portfolio, and a new manufacturing plant as it scales operations.
Reliance Industries is preparing to raise ₹10,000 crore next week through a 10-year bond, according to market sources, joining a growing list of Indian companies seeking to lock in funding while banking-system liquidity remains abundant. The wave of issuance, which also includes a large fundraising by Adani Airport Holdings this Friday, underscores how corporate borrowers are moving quickly ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s policy decision on October 7.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh used a ceremonial Navy gathering in Visakhapatnam to underline India’s growing maritime strength, indigenous naval capability, and strategic reach. His remarks framed naval modernisation as a central pillar of national security, industrial self-reliance, and regional influence in the Indian Ocean.
At Delhi’s Sunder Nursery, Anuradha Kapur’s Virasat offers a searching reimagining of Mahesh Elkunchwar’s Wada trilogy, turning a landmark of Indian theatre into a contemporary meditation on inheritance, decay, and the false comfort of memory. The production argues that the past can be emotionally seductive, but clinging to it may exact a steep human and moral cost, while modernity itself is no guarantee of renewal.
India finished the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with 85 medals, a strong but slightly reduced haul from its record 106 at the 2023 edition. The 503-member contingent delivered across 36 disciplines, with athletics, shooting and the debut mixed martial arts events emerging as the country’s most productive arenas.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking directions to make recitation of the Constitution’s Preamble compulsory during morning assemblies in schools. During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner argued that the request was aimed at strengthening constitutional values among students, while the Court noted that the Preamble is already covered in classrooms. The ruling underscores judicial restraint in matters of school curriculum and institutional policy.
Balaji Tharaneetharan’s 'Baththa' arrives as a gently observant comedy-drama that turns a story about a feared don and a schoolboy into a meditation on memory, innocence and social performance. The film blends humour with emotional restraint, finding tenderness in unlikely encounters and suggesting that goodness often survives beneath the roles people are forced to play.
India and Tanzania have discussed expanding parliamentary cooperation in a meeting that underscores the diplomatic value both countries place on legislative engagement alongside their wider economic relationship. The Indian delegation, led by Harivansh and including members from both Houses of Parliament, signalled New Delhi’s intent to strengthen institutional links with a key African partner.
A Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation town planning official has been caught allegedly accepting a ₹4 lakh bribe in a corruption trap, according to the allegations in the case. Investigators also seized ₹2.5 lakh in unaccounted cash, intensifying scrutiny of municipal enforcement practices and the use of speaking orders in building regulation disputes.
Tamil Nadu secured the Under-23 title with an emphatic outright win, underlining the depth and discipline of its emerging cricket pipeline. The result adds another strong marker to the state’s long-standing reputation as one of India’s most productive talent nurseries.
India is in a stable and strong position, Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said at an Indian Foundation for Quality Management symposium, arguing that the country’s next phase of growth will depend on energy security, advanced manufacturing jobs and deeper investment in human capital. His remarks framed quality, resilience and capability-building as central to sustaining momentum in a more uncertain global economy.
Life Insurance Corporation of India added more than Rs 531 crore to the value of its Trent holding in a single trading session after the retailer’s shares jumped sharply on the back of a strong quarterly business update. The rally lifted Trent’s market capitalisation by over Rs 17,540 crore and pushed LIC’s stake value in the Zudio parent closer to Rs 4,700 crore.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the United Democratic Front government of pursuing an RSS-BJP agenda, saying the reported attempt to weaken the State Planning Board is the latest sign of a broader ideological shift. Speaking at the opening of the CPI(M)'s two-day extended district committee meeting in Kozhikode, he framed the issue as part of a sustained effort to dilute Kerala's planning-led governance model.
The Kerala government is preparing to begin discussions on establishing a dedicated academy for calligraphy, a move aimed at creating a formal centre for learning and preserving the discipline’s artistic integrity. The proposed institution is expected to position calligraphy not merely as a decorative practice, but as a cultural heritage form deserving structured support and transmission.
West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein says his side can push India in the upcoming T20 series, even as the Caribbean team continues to rebuild around a younger core. The 33-year-old Trinidadian, who is set to play his 100th T20I, also said he hopes to extend his international career for another five years.
Ola Electric Chairman Bhavish Aggarwal has pledged a 4.32% stake in the company as part of efforts to support the electric two-wheeler maker’s upcoming Rs 1,000 crore rights issue. The move underscores the founder’s continued financial commitment to the company at a time when Ola Electric is seeking additional capital to strengthen its balance sheet and fund operations.
The Malayalam film 'Izhakalkkappuram', directed by Venu Nair and released in theatres on Gandhi Jayanti, positions itself as a reflective intervention on the continuing relevance of Gandhian ideals. With Dinesh Paniker, Gautami and Vanchiyoor Praveen Kumar in key roles, the film invites audiences to examine not only Gandhi's legacy but also the distance between principle and practice in contemporary India.
The Reserve Bank of India has approved Anup Kumar Saha’s appointment as managing director and chief executive officer of Kotak Mahindra Bank for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2027. He will succeed Ashok Vaswani, subject to formal approval by the bank’s board and shareholders.
India’s President hosted the President of the Swiss Confederation in New Delhi in a meeting that underscored the steady deepening of bilateral ties between the two countries. The engagement comes at a time when India is seeking to broaden cooperation with European partners across trade, innovation, sustainability, and multilateral diplomacy.
West Bengal’s October 6 bypolls are shaping into a closely watched contest in two politically charged seats, with Nandigram pitting the BJP against Congress and Rejinagar setting up a direct fight between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress. The outcome will be read not only as a local verdict but also as a measure of party strength ahead of the next phase of state politics.
India should design an artificial intelligence safety framework tailored to its languages, scale and application-led startup ecosystem rather than mirror a voluntary pact recently backed by US President Donald Trump and leading technology companies, industry experts said. They argued that India’s regulatory response must balance innovation with accountability, while reflecting the country’s unique risks in multilingual deployment, public-facing use cases and rapid enterprise adoption.
IndiGo has revised its fuel charges in response to higher aviation turbine fuel costs, adding a fresh cost layer for passengers booking domestic tickets from October 6. The airline’s updated levy ranges from ₹375 to ₹1,300, depending on the length of the sector, underscoring how volatile fuel prices continue to shape airline pricing in India.
Andre Siddarth has thrown his support behind Tamil Nadu’s U-23 cricket side, backing the squad to carry forward the state’s long-standing reputation for producing disciplined, high-performing teams. His remarks come at a time when Tamil Nadu’s age-group structure remains under scrutiny as a crucial pipeline for future senior-level success.
A two-year study commissioned for the Kerala State Biodiversity Board has found that the water lily spreading across Malarikkal after the 2018 floods has grown at an unprecedented and largely uncontrolled pace. While the seasonal bloom has turned the village into a tourism magnet and lifted incomes for farmers, boat operators and local residents, ecologists warn it may be disrupting aquatic plants, reducing sunlight penetration and altering water flow, with possible methane emissions from decaying biomass adding to the concern.
Aman has rediscovered the competitive edge that once made him a serious medal prospect, a timely resurgence as India sharpens its focus on the Asian Games. His renewed hunger for glory comes at a moment when consistency, not reputation, will decide who survives the final selection race. The comeback narrative is as much about mentality as form, with the stakes rising sharply for India’s sporting contingent.
Japanese government bond yields climbed sharply on Tuesday, with the 30-year yield touching a record high as investors digested Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s expansionary fiscal stance and positioned cautiously ahead of a closely watched 10-year bond auction. The move underscores growing market sensitivity to Japan’s supply outlook, inflation dynamics and the government’s willingness to lean on fiscal support even as borrowing costs rise.
Neeta Dadwe’s journey from player to coach is a study in persistence, discipline and quiet institutional change. Over decades in kabaddi, she has helped shape teams, mentor young women and keep the sport’s grassroots pipeline alive, even as the women’s game has fought for recognition and resources.
The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association has asked its members to reduce retail prices of edible oil and begin sharing weekly price disclosures, signalling closer industry alignment with the government’s effort to pass on the benefit of recent duty cuts to consumers. The move comes as policymakers seek to temper food inflation and improve household affordability in a category that remains highly sensitive to import costs and global commodity swings.
IPO-bound Razorpay has expanded its partnership with OpenAI to enable Indian brands to advertise within ChatGPT, marking one of the clearest signs yet that conversational AI is becoming a commercial channel in India. The move positions Razorpay at the intersection of payments, merchant services and AI-led marketing as businesses look for new ways to reach consumers inside emerging digital interfaces.
HDFC Bank has named V.N. Srivatsan, a long-serving ICICI Bank compliance executive, as its Chief Compliance Officer for a three-year term beginning January 4, 2027. The appointment underscores the lender’s emphasis on regulatory discipline, data privacy and governance as India’s largest private-sector banks operate under intensifying supervisory scrutiny.
Axis Bank drew market attention on Friday after its second-quarter business update showed robust loan growth and healthy deposit accretion, reinforcing the lender’s position among India’s largest private-sector banks. Gross advances rose 22.7% year-on-year to Rs 13.846 lakh crore, while total deposits increased 20.7% to Rs 14.521 lakh crore, alongside disclosure of FCNR(B) mobilisation and a senior management resignation.
Trent’s shares surged 13% after the Tata Group retailer reported robust second-quarter revenue growth and crossed the 1,000-store mark for Zudio, lifting its market capitalisation by about Rs 17,540 crore in a single session. While Morgan Stanley and HSBC remain constructive on the stock’s growth runway, Citi has held back, citing margin pressure, intensifying competition and questions over revenue productivity.
Aman has rediscovered the competitive edge that once made him a serious medal prospect, with the Asian Games stage again sharpening his focus and urgency. In a sport where form can fade quickly and opportunity arrives in narrow windows, his renewed hunger for glory could prove decisive for India’s campaign.
Jack Dorsey’s decentralised messaging app Bitchat has been removed from the Google Play Store in India, with Apple reportedly telling users the app is unavailable because of a directive from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The development underscores the regulatory pressure facing encrypted and decentralised communication tools in one of the world’s largest internet markets.
Navjot Gulati’s ‘Pooja Meri Jaan’ arrives as a socially alert drama that examines the fallout when a woman says no, using contrasting viewpoints to probe entitlement, shame and public judgment. Led by Mrunal Thakur, the film raises valid questions about gendered power, even if its execution can feel overly controlled and emotionally restrained.
The film adaptation of Verity arrives with the ingredients of a glossy, adult thriller but never quite finds the tone, tension, or emotional logic to justify its premise. Instead of a dark, erotic psychological drama, the result feels like an unintentional parody, with Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson left to navigate material that repeatedly undercuts its own ambitions.
India ended the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with 85 medals, a strong but reduced haul from its record 106 at Hangzhou in 2023. The 503-member contingent delivered notable depth across athletics, shooting and the debut mixed martial arts programme, underscoring both the breadth of India’s sporting progress and the challenge of sustaining peak continental performance.
Polling in the byelections has been overshadowed by a sharp escalation in political tensions, with AJUP chief Humayun Kabir arrested and the Bengal Congress alleging irregularities involving EVMs and voter intimidation in Nandigram. Separately, election authorities are also examining a complaint over TVK polling agents displaying party symbols and portraits near a booth in Tamil Nadu, raising fresh questions about compliance with campaign rules.
The GST Council is considering a framework that would protect bona fide buyers from losing input tax credit when suppliers default on tax payments, while preserving enforcement against parties involved in fraudulent transactions. The move could mark a significant shift in India’s indirect tax regime by separating genuine commercial errors from deliberate evasion.
Shai Hope struck his second consecutive century to anchor a record chase as the West Indies overhauled India’s imposing 352-run target with 10 balls remaining in the third ODI. The result denied India a series clean sweep and offered the visitors a timely reminder of their batting depth and composure under pressure.
A civic and policy forum has sharply criticised Delhi Police for what it described as inaction against an Assistant Commissioner of Police, escalating scrutiny over accountability within the capital’s law enforcement apparatus. The rebuke adds to a growing debate over whether internal police oversight mechanisms are robust enough to address allegations involving senior officers without external pressure.
Apple Pay has officially launched in India, enabling Axis Bank credit card holders to make contactless payments using Visa and Mastercard cards through Apple’s wallet ecosystem. The rollout adds a new premium layer to India’s fast-evolving digital payments market, with a security model that does not require PINs or OTPs for every transaction.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to expand its GIFT City operations over the next few years, aiming to double business in trade finance and payments as India’s international financial hub gains traction. The bank, which opened its branch in 2022, now serves a few hundred clients and has built a book of nearly $1 billion, underscoring rising interest from multinational firms in cross-border treasury operations.
Police have arrested a Ganesh procession organiser nearly a month after a 19-year-old died during a crowd commotion at a religious event, intensifying scrutiny over public safety planning at large gatherings. The case is likely to sharpen debate over accountability, crowd control, and the enforcement of permissions for mass processions in urban India.
