Anant Ambani, Executive Director of Reliance Industries, said India’s agricultural future depends on technology that gives farmers greater control over production, pricing and market access. Speaking about AI, greenhouse cultivation and data-driven decision-making, he argued that farmers should be enabled to operate as “CEOs of their own farmlands,” with tools that improve yields and reduce uncertainty.
Pavan Wadeyar’s ‘Bail’ arrives as a watchable but inconsistent crime drama that leans heavily on its ensemble cast and crowd-pleasing beats. Shivarajkumar provides the film’s firmest anchor, while Jayaram and Sai Kumar add weight to a story that wobbles between seriousness and commercial flourish.
Bengaluru-based Quantum World Ventures is positioning itself at the intersection of quantum computing, artificial intelligence and medical technology, seeking to turn advanced research into commercially usable products. The startup is also building an education business and exploring longer-term opportunities in security, signaling a phased strategy to broaden revenue while the quantum market remains early and capital-intensive.
DMK president M.K. Stalin has accused the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam of being “obsessed” with purchasing MLAs to preserve its government, sharpening his attack while campaigning for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram byelections. His remarks framed the contests as a test of political ethics, governance credibility, and voter resistance to money power.
A cluster of promising runners, led by Maana, Power Of Beauty, Jersey King, Spiritual Light and Tolkien, delivered the kind of early-season performance that sharpens attention across India’s racing circuit. The results have added fresh intrigue to the form book, with each name now positioned as a horse to watch in the weeks ahead.
A widening mismatch in India’s rabies mortality data is raising urgent questions about how the country tracks one of its deadliest yet preventable diseases. While the Health Ministry’s surveillance programme reported 50 deaths in 2023, the Registrar-General recorded 271 fatalities and an ICMR study estimated annual deaths at 5,726, underscoring a major policy and public health challenge.
India and Canada will begin the fifth round of negotiations on October 5 for a proposed economic partnership agreement, a development that signals a cautious but meaningful reset in bilateral trade engagement. The talks come as both sides weigh commercial priorities against a politically sensitive backdrop, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney saying last month that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada around December.
Virat Kohli’s decision to end a long-running Puma association and align with Abhishek Ganguly’s Agilitas has sharpened attention on India’s sportswear market, where brand equity, distribution control and founder credibility are increasingly decisive. In a new episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Ganguly outlines how he built Puma India, how Kohli’s one8 collaboration emerged, and why Agilitas is being positioned as a new challenger in a market dominated by global labels and fragmented domestic demand.
Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat added an Asian Games gold medal to his growing collection after outmaneuvering a difficult Han in a tightly contested bout. The 23-year-old, who had previously won bronze at the Hangzhou Asian Games, displayed sharp tactical discipline and composure to complete his climb to the top of the podium.
A consortium of lenders led by the State Bank of India has said fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya still owes Rs 8,752 crore, even after more than Rs 10,270 crore has been recovered through repayments and asset realisations. The disclosure complicates Mallya’s long-running claim that he has settled his bank dues, while court and enforcement proceedings over recovery and criminal liability continue.
Singaporean collector Peter Lee has spotlighted the enduring appeal of Indian textiles, linking checks, chintz and other fabric traditions to the commercial and cultural highways that once connected ports across Asia. His reflections frame textiles not merely as decorative objects, but as evidence of how trade shaped taste, identity and exchange across the Indian Ocean world.
S&P Global has struck a cautiously upbeat note on India’s economy, crediting its resilience even as the country navigates the same inflationary pressures, geopolitical shocks and slower global growth weighing on peers. The assessment underscores India’s relative strength, but also signals that the external environment is becoming less forgiving for policymakers and businesses alike.
Telugu star Jr. NTR has strongly condemned an AI-generated morphed video that falsely depicts Janhvi Kapoor from the song 'Chuttamalle' in 'Devara'. Calling the clip unacceptable, he said those responsible should be held accountable and warned that legal action will follow. The episode has renewed concern over the misuse of artificial intelligence in entertainment and the growing threat posed by manipulated celebrity content.
The Telangana government has sanctioned ₹59.67 crore to modernise nine schools in the Madhira Assembly constituency, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said, framing the move as a targeted investment in public education infrastructure. The funding is intended to upgrade facilities across the constituency, with the stated aim of improving learning conditions and strengthening access to quality schooling in a rural and semi-urban belt.
Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep have emerged as one of Indian cricket’s most compelling new fast-bowling pairings, united by shared backgrounds, similar journeys and a mutual understanding that has strengthened their rise. Their bond, built on trust and constant communication, is increasingly being seen as an asset for India’s pace attack at a time when depth and continuity matter more than ever.
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $18.34 billion to $747.56 billion in the week ended September 25, extending a three-week slide from a record peak. The decline points to active intervention by the Reserve Bank of India as it moved to cushion the rupee from pressure, even as external buffers remain substantial by historical standards.
Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta has called for a more organised real estate sector in Bengal, arguing that fragmented and informal market structures are holding back development. He also urged the removal of legacy laws, including the urban land ceiling act, saying such rules have become impediments to investment and urban growth.
The head of Japan’s Olympic movement has acknowledged serious logistical problems at the Asian Games, including cramped accommodation and transport disruptions, after a cost-cutting decision to abandon the traditional Athletes’ Village. But he argued that the operational failures should not define the event in full, underscoring a broader debate over whether budget discipline came at the expense of athlete welfare.
India's coffee exports rose 25% year-on-year to 2.42 lakh tonnes in the first half of FY27, supported by resilient overseas demand and steady shipment momentum. However, volatility in global coffee prices has slowed growth in per-tonne realisation, tempering the value gains from the higher export volume.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated golfers Aditi Ashok, Pranavi Sharat Urs and Diksha Dagar after India secured a silver medal in the women’s team golf event at the Asian Games. The message underscores the growing visibility of Indian women in elite sport and adds to the national momentum around medal-winning performances at major international competitions.
Small-trader groups have called off their proposed 'No UPI Day' protest after a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, easing a brewing confrontation over digital payments and merchant charges. The move removes an immediate flashpoint for India’s retail and mobility-linked commerce ecosystem, where UPI has become the default transaction rail for everything from daily essentials to vehicle-related purchases.
Economists and policy experts are intensifying calls for governments to keep trade and investment channels open as geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions and financial volatility threaten growth. The argument is that deeper economic cooperation, not retreat into protectionism, offers the best cushion against external shocks and helps preserve resilience in emerging markets such as India.
India’s medal tally at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 has been compiled sport by sport, offering a clear snapshot of where the country delivered on the continental stage. The list underscores India’s growing depth across established disciplines and emerging medal avenues, while also highlighting the performance spread that will shape preparations for future multi-sport events.
India’s Army, Navy and Air Force have submitted recommendations to refine the Agniveer recruitment scheme after four years of implementation, as the first batch of recruits completes its term. The proposals reflect an effort to preserve the programme’s core objective of building a younger, fitter force while addressing concerns over operational experience, continuity and long-term force management.
India completed a commanding hockey double at the Asian Games 2026 with a resounding win over Malaysia, securing the country’s final medal of the campaign. The result lifted India to fourth on the overall medal table, with the 21st and last gold proving decisive in the late standings shift.
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has warned against complacency in assessing financial stability, saying banking stress can emerge abruptly and take years to unwind. Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, he said geopolitical shocks, including the conflict in West Asia, are complicating inflation and risk outlooks, reinforcing the need for vigilant regulation and supervision.
Cube Highways Trust has raised Rs 1,150 crore through senior secured, AAA-rated non-convertible debentures at a coupon of 7.50% per annum, payable quarterly over five years. The issue drew support from Axis Bank and ICICI Bank and forms part of a broader Rs 4,500 crore financing plan aimed at refinancing debt and funding ongoing capital expenditure.
A consortium of lenders led by the State Bank of India has told authorities that businessman Vijay Mallya still owes Rs 8,752 crore, even after recoveries exceeding Rs 10,270 crore through repayments and asset sales. The disclosure complicates Mallya’s long-running claim that he has settled his bank dues, while related court proceedings and criminal cases continue.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is set to flag off Dibrugarh’s first international cargo voyage, a milestone that underscores the government’s push to strengthen inland waterways and expand trade connectivity from India’s northeast. The move is expected to spotlight the strategic role of the Brahmaputra corridor in linking regional producers to cross-border and global markets.
SBI Mutual Fund has deepened its exposure to Swiggy by purchasing an additional 1.18 crore equity shares through open-market transactions, a deal valued at roughly ₹300 crore. The move signals continued institutional confidence in the food delivery and quick-commerce platform even as the sector remains highly competitive and profitability remains under scrutiny.
India is advancing a set of reforms designed to empower cotton farmers, improve transparency across the supply chain, and reinforce the country’s cotton value chain. The measures are expected to sharpen market efficiency, improve traceability, and support a sector that remains central to rural incomes and the textile economy.
A below-normal monsoon is emerging as a key risk for India’s fast-moving consumer goods sector, with analysts warning that rural demand could weaken if rainfall deficits persist through the crucial consumption season. The impact is likely to be uneven across regions, as some parts of the country have already seen sharper shortfalls than others, complicating the outlook for volume growth and pricing power.
India coach Jamil said the team’s defeat to Brazil should be viewed as a practical lesson in how to compete against elite opposition, stressing that structure, discipline and patience are essential when facing world-class teams. He noted that Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged India’s organisation and admitted his side initially struggled to break down the Indian resistance.
The Reserve Bank of India’s net short forward position rose sharply to $200 billion in August from $136 billion in July, underscoring the scale of the central bank’s ongoing dollar management operations. The increase, alongside a rise in long dollar positions, suggests the RBI is still actively intervening to smooth currency volatility even as economists question how effectively these exposures can be unwound.
More than half of India’s mid- to large-cap companies with market capitalisation above ₹1,000 crore have posted losses in 2026, underscoring a broad deterioration in market breadth. Eight companies have seen sharp erosion in market value, while regulatory frictions, higher funding costs and margin compression have weighed on investor sentiment. Foreign portfolio investors have also sold a substantial amount of Indian equities this year amid geopolitical uncertainty.
The United Arab Emirates says a Flydubai co-pilot attempted what it described as a terrorist attack during a flight after attacking the captain, prompting passengers and crew to intervene. A reserve pilot then took control and landed the aircraft safely, averting what could have become a far more serious aviation emergency. The incident raises urgent questions about cockpit security, crew screening, and the resilience of airline safety protocols.
September 2026 was one of the busiest months of the year for India’s startup ecosystem, with artificial intelligence, deeptech and infrastructure software dominating investor attention. The latest cohort of startups to watch underscores a market that is still selective on capital, but increasingly willing to back companies with technical depth, clear enterprise demand and defensible product moats.
Sammy has offered an effusive endorsement of Hope’s leadership qualities, framing the player as someone whose composure and decision-making stand out in high-pressure cricket. The remarks add fresh weight to ongoing conversations about leadership depth and dressing-room influence in India’s sports landscape.
At the 72nd National Film Awards, Sumira Roy’s National Award-winning documentary Bhangaar has emerged as one of the most searching works on India’s ageing crisis. Centered on the Lavate family’s demand for euthanasia, the film examines the erosion of autonomy, the ethics of care, and the emotional cost of prolonged dependence in a society where the elderly are growing in number but not necessarily in agency.
A political and administrative storm has erupted in Bihar’s Jamui district after two pregnant women died at Jamui Sadar Hospital, triggering allegations of negligence and a high-voltage confrontation between state minister Shreyasi Singh and hospital management. A video of the minister berating officials has gone viral, while the district magistrate has ordered a three-member inquiry team to investigate the deaths and determine whether lapses in care played a role.
On Gandhi Jayanti 2026, India’s visual culture continues to shape how the Mahatma is remembered, from the canonical modernist interpretations of Nandalal Bose to contemporary re-readings by artists such as Gigi Scaria. The enduring appeal of Gandhi in art reflects not only reverence, but also the country’s changing political, cultural and aesthetic conversations.
Non-banking financial companies now account for 50% of India’s new-to-credit borrowers, sharply up from 24% in June 2016, according to a TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC report covering about 2,000 NBFCs. The findings underscore the growing role of NBFCs in widening formal credit access, even as they become increasingly central to India’s financial inclusion strategy.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said financial assistance for flood-hit residents has been delayed because he will not allow Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi to take political credit for it. The remark comes as Gogoi continues an indefinite sit-in at the State Assembly premises, pressing for the swift release of aid to affected families. The exchange has sharpened the political contest around disaster relief delivery in the state.
An approved real estate project can materially change the home-buying experience by reducing lender risk and shortening loan processing time. For borrowers, that often means fewer verification hurdles, faster disbursal, and greater clarity on whether the property is legally and technically fit for financing.
Bank credit growth strengthened across major sectors in August, with personal loans emerging as a key driver, rising 16.9% year-on-year to ₹72.9 lakh crore, according to Reserve Bank of India data. The pace marked a sharp improvement from 11.9% a year earlier, underscoring resilient household borrowing even as lenders navigate a mixed macroeconomic backdrop.
Investor sentiment is increasingly split across India’s equity market, with large-cap stocks drawing little enthusiasm even as valuations have improved, according to Kotak Institutional Equities. Retail investors, meanwhile, continue to chase mid- and small-cap names, encouraged by recent gains and the prospect of faster returns. The divergence reflects a market shaped by geopolitical anxiety, falling share prices, and a persistent search for momentum.
Traders have sharply reduced expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike later this year after fresh US labour data showed a marked slowdown in hiring. The latest report, which showed just 29,000 jobs added last month and unemployment rising to 4.2%, has strengthened the view that the Fed may pause even as inflation remains above policymakers’ comfort zone.
A group of literary personalities visited the Prof. Haimendorf memorial museum at Marlavai in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, drawing attention to the region’s tribal history and the legacy of one of India’s most influential anthropologists. The visit underscored the museum’s role as a cultural repository and a potential anchor for heritage-led public engagement in northern Telangana.
India coach Jamil said the team’s performance against Brazil offered a valuable lesson in how to approach elite opposition, stressing that discipline and organisation can keep even the strongest sides under pressure. He noted that Brazil’s celebrated coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged India’s structure and admitted his team initially struggled to break down the Indian resistance.
India’s new-age tech stocks remained under sustained pressure this week, with 47 names declining even as benchmark indices logged their eighth straight weekly gain. The weakness underscored a widening disconnect between the broader market’s resilience and the continued derating of venture-backed internet and fintech companies. Turtlemint was among the hardest hit, falling another 20% over the week and deepening concerns over valuation support in the sector.
