Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has cautioned that the current strength of the financial system should not be mistaken for permanent immunity from stress. Speaking amid rising concern over external and systemic risks, he said today’s resilience may not hold if new exogenous shocks gather force. His remarks underscore the central bank’s growing focus on preparedness, buffers and vigilance rather than complacency.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India is developing a second surveillance system to identify “bad elements” among listed companies, according to a senior official, as the regulator sharpens its market oversight tools. The move also includes a closer screen for small initial public offerings that may not be suitable for the capital market, signalling a more selective approach to market access and post-listing monitoring.
Andhra Pradesh Non-Resident Telugu Society president Vemuru Ravi Kumar has said the State must improve the functioning of its ports if it wants to become more attractive to exporters and traders. His remarks underscore a broader policy challenge: turning Andhra Pradesh’s coastal advantage into a more efficient, reliable logistics platform for trade-led growth.
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is set for a major Terminal 1 redevelopment, but airport operator AAHL says the disruption to passengers will be limited. According to the company, about 91% of current traffic will remain unaffected, while airlines may temporarily shift some operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport to preserve continuity during construction.
Non-banking financial companies now account for 50% of India’s new-to-credit borrowers, up sharply from 24% in June 2016, according to a TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC report covering about 2,000 NBFCs. The findings underscore how NBFCs have become a critical gateway to formal credit for first-time borrowers, especially in segments underserved by traditional banks.
A Navy sailor has been arrested in Coimbatore on October 3 for allegedly sharing sensitive information with a female Pakistani intelligence operative he met on social media months earlier, according to officials familiar with the investigation. Police said suspicious digital activity prompted surveillance before the arrest, underscoring growing concern over online recruitment and espionage targeting Indian defence personnel.
The share of microfinance loans above ₹75,000 to individual borrowers rose sharply to 41% in Q1 FY27 from 28% a year earlier, reflecting a clear shift in lender behaviour. Microfinance institutions are increasingly prioritising existing customers with established repayment histories as they seek to balance growth with credit quality.
Virat Kohli’s decision to end a lucrative long-term association with Puma and align with Abhishek Ganguly’s Agilitas has become one of the most closely watched brand moves in India’s sportswear market. In a recent episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Ganguly outlined how he built Puma India, how Kohli’s one8 partnership took shape, and why Agilitas is being positioned as a new challenger in a sector dominated by global labels and rising domestic ambition.
India’s startup ecosystem entered FY26 with a more mature financial profile, as 22 new-age technology companies made their public market debut and investors increasingly judged growth against profitability, cash burn and execution quality. The shift marks a clear departure from the era when scale alone could command premium valuations, with listed performance now becoming a key benchmark for the broader venture landscape.
Jason Sanjay’s debut feature "Sigma" arrives with the promise of a fresh voice in commercial Tamil cinema, pairing Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah in a heist-action drama built around ambition, risk and style. The film has flashes of intrigue and a capable lead performance, but its cautious writing and familiar beats keep it from becoming the breakout launch it wants to be.
Jim Leitner’s investing framework is a reminder that markets reward humility as much as conviction. His core message is simple but demanding: investors must stay open to new ideas, question assumptions, and accept that even seasoned participants can be wrong when conditions change. In a period of shifting macro signals and policy uncertainty, that discipline matters more than ever.
Bank credit growth strengthened across major sectors in August, with personal loans emerging as a key driver, according to Reserve Bank of India data. Outstanding personal loans rose 16.9% year-on-year to ₹72.9 lakh crore, sharply above the 11.9% pace recorded a year earlier, underscoring resilient household borrowing demand.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav sought to cool tensions over seat-sharing with the Congress, saying the alliance’s priority is victory and government formation, not the arithmetic of seats. His remarks came as Congress leader Rajendra Pal Gautam defended the partnership on ideological grounds, underscoring the fragile but politically significant opposition arrangement in Uttar Pradesh.
India’s top IT services firms are expected to report muted second-quarter revenue growth and largely stable margins, as clients continue to rein in discretionary technology spending amid geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts say the bigger story this quarter will be deal conversion, delayed decision-making and the early impact of artificial intelligence on pricing, delivery models and revenue recognition timelines.
About 500 students took part in a run in Bengaluru aimed at normalising conversations around mental health and reducing stigma among young people. The event reflects a growing policy and civic emphasis on student well-being, as schools and colleges face rising concern over stress, anxiety and emotional isolation.
Jim Leitner’s investing philosophy underscores a simple but demanding truth: markets reward humility more reliably than conviction alone. His approach, centered on openness to new ideas and respect for the market’s ability to confound even seasoned participants, offers a timely framework for investors navigating a volatile macroeconomic backdrop.
The Union government has announced a large-scale housing commitment for Andhra Pradesh, promising 300,000 permanent homes in a move aimed at accelerating rural welfare delivery and strengthening the Centre’s development footprint in the state. The announcement, made from Burripalem by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan alongside Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, signals a renewed emphasis on basic infrastructure and beneficiary-led governance.
State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank have advised customers to complete urgent branch-based transactions in advance of a proposed bank strike scheduled for September 28 to 30, 2026. The lenders said digital banking, ATMs and self-service channels should be used during the period, as the industry braces for possible disruption to routine branch operations.
The government will proceed with a 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI payments above Rs 2,000, effective October 15, while keeping person-to-person transfers and small-value transactions free. The move is aimed at preserving the financial sustainability of the UPI ecosystem, but it has drawn criticism from opposition parties and is likely to reignite debate over the cost of digital payments for businesses.
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and Kamal Haasan built one of Indian cinema’s most daring creative partnerships, repeatedly pushing form, character and narrative beyond conventional boundaries. From a dialogue-free film to a dwarf protagonist and a single actor playing four roles, their collaborations turned high-risk ideas into enduring works of popular and critical significance.
The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, or AMMA, has filled key vacant posts in a leadership revamp after recent resignations created openings in its top team. Actors Asha Aravind and Sijoy Varghese have been appointed vice-presidents, while Neena Kurup has taken over as treasurer.
Kannada cinema is confronting a growing credibility problem as film teams increasingly enlist social-media creators to post scripted praise on X and Instagram around release time. The practice is amplifying opening-weekend buzz, but it is also blurring the line between genuine criticism and paid promotion, raising questions about transparency, audience trust, and the ethics of digital marketing in Indian entertainment.
Asset-backed borrowing is emerging as a more visible feature of India’s credit ecosystem, with gold-backed loans leading the shift as households and small businesses look for fast liquidity without liquidating investments. The trend is being amplified by digital lending platforms, which are making short-term borrowing more accessible, transparent and easier to compare.
The Thackeray cousins led a march to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Tuesday, sharpening the Opposition’s campaign against the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision process and the panel’s functioning. The demonstration in Mumbai added fresh political pressure on the poll body and signalled that the dispute over electoral administration is widening beyond Parliament and into the streets.
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $18.34 billion to $747.56 billion in the week ended September 25, extending a third straight weekly decline, according to central bank data. The drawdown suggests the Reserve Bank of India stepped up intervention to cushion the rupee, which has come under pressure amid global dollar strength and shifting capital flows.
Veteran director Radhakrishna Malineni is marking 26 years in Telugu television with a career that has mirrored the medium’s evolution from family-centric storytelling to more layered social narratives. His latest work, 'Seetaramayya Gari Manavaralu' on E TV, underscores the values, women’s resilience and intergenerational legacy that have long defined his creative approach.
India is likely to post growth of around 7% this year, even as higher crude prices and uneven rainfall threaten inflation, interest rates, the rupee and corporate earnings, according to Nilesh Shah. He said second-quarter momentum remains firm, underscoring the economy's resilience despite external and weather-related pressures.
Kuku Technologies Limited, the parent of audio OTT platform Kuku FM and microdrama app Kuku TV, has swung to profitability in FY26 while posting a dramatic surge in revenue to ₹1,484 crore, according to the latest business update. The performance marks a major inflection point for the startup ahead of a potential public-market debut, underscoring stronger monetisation across India’s fast-evolving creator and short-form entertainment economy.
A proposed 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI transactions could generate as much as Rs 15,000 crore in revenue in the first year, according to the NPCI chief, reviving debate over how India should fund its fast-growing digital payments infrastructure. The proposal, if adopted, would mark a major shift in the economics of UPI, which has largely operated with zero merchant charges and has been central to India’s cashless push.
The United Arab Emirates said a Flydubai co-pilot attempted what it described as a terrorist attack after attacking the captain during a flight, prompting passengers and crew to intervene. A reserve pilot then took control of the aircraft and completed the landing safely, according to the account provided by UAE authorities.
Axis Direct has identified five small-cap stocks with potential upside of as much as 40% after an eight-week stretch of market losses that has sharply reset valuations. The call comes as investors search for selective opportunities in a battered segment of the market, where risk remains elevated but price dislocations have widened.
The Reserve Bank of India has directed banks to identify the systemic, process and operational weaknesses driving repeated customer complaints, and to carry out root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence. The move comes as more than 1.33 million complaints were received under the ombudsman scheme in FY25, underscoring persistent friction in retail banking service delivery.
A below-normal monsoon is emerging as a key concern for India’s fast-moving consumer goods sector, with analysts warning that weaker rainfall could curb rural purchasing power and delay a broader demand recovery. The impact is expected to be uneven across regions, as some parts of the country have faced sharper rainfall deficits than others, complicating the outlook for staples and discretionary consumption alike.
Telugu superstar Jr. NTR has strongly denounced an AI-generated morphed video that used footage from the song 'Chuttamalle' from 'Devara' and altered it to feature Janhvi Kapoor in a misleading manner. The actor said the clip was unacceptable and indicated that legal action would follow, underscoring growing concerns in Indian entertainment over deepfakes, consent, and digital misuse.
HDFC Capital Advisors and Shalimar Corp have formed a Rs 750 crore development platform to advance residential and mixed-use projects in Uttar Pradesh, with an initial focus on Lucknow and Varanasi. The venture is expected to support more than 5 million sq ft of development potential, including roughly 3,000 homes, underscoring continued institutional interest in tier-2 real estate markets.
India’s new-age technology shares remained under sustained pressure this week, with 47 stocks declining as benchmark indices logged their eighth straight weekly loss. The selloff deepened in several recent listings, with Turtlemint among the sharpest laggards after falling another 20% over the week, underscoring persistent investor caution toward growth-oriented internet names.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated archer Kumkum Anil Mohod after her historic gold medal victory in the recurve individual event at the Asian Games, a result that has drawn national attention to India’s growing depth in archery. The win is being seen as both a personal breakthrough for the athlete and a broader marker of India’s expanding competitiveness in precision sports on the continental stage.
India’s primary market is set for a crowded week, with 29 companies scheduled to list after an extended fundraising stretch that has kept investors focused on fresh paper rather than secondary-market direction. Grey market premiums remain mixed, with Vans Electroengineerings indicating a possible 59% upside, while several other names are pricing in little or no listing pop.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the Mahaparva Kshamapana ceremony in New Delhi, using the platform to underscore the civic and ethical value of forgiveness in public life. The event placed a national constitutional figure at the center of a deeply rooted spiritual observance, highlighting the continuing intersection of faith, social harmony, and governance in India.
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 volumes. However, volatility in global coffee prices has slowed growth in per-tonne realisation, tempering the value gains from the stronger export performance.
Leaders across Andhra Pradesh and the Telugu film industry have paid tribute to veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, hailing him as one of Indian cinema’s most inventive storytellers. Their remarks highlighted his landmark experiments, from the silent comedy Pushpaka Vimanam to the time-travel classic Aditya 369, while actor-politician Nandamuri Balakrishna described his death as a "great loss for Indian cinema."
Kumkum Mohod delivered a landmark performance at the Asian Games 2026, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games medal in the individual recurve event. Her historic gold also secured India an Olympic quota, adding major significance to a breakthrough result for Indian archery.
India’s new UPI merchant fee framework could translate into an effective cost of 47.2 basis points for merchants once GST is added, sharpening the debate over payments economics in the country’s fast-growing digital commerce ecosystem. The levy, set to take effect on October 15, imposes a 0.4% MDR on person-to-merchant UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, capped at Rs 300 for payments of Rs 75,000 and above, while consumers remain exempt.
Robinhood’s temporary tokenized stock trading has intensified a fast-moving retail market in which memecoins and stock-linked tokens are increasingly traded side by side. The development, enabled under a limited regulatory window, is raising fresh questions about market structure, investor risk, and whether prices can remain anchored to the assets they purport to track.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India’s recent economic resilience is the result of a decade of structural reforms, fiscal discipline and policy continuity. She identified strategic resource security, global trade integration, skills development and greater private investment in research as the next priorities for sustaining growth.
Fintech soonicorn Niyo’s parent, Finnew Solutions Pvt Ltd, reported a sharp improvement in operating performance in the opening stretch of FY26, with consolidated revenue rising 80% year on year to ₹158 crore. The company also narrowed its consolidated net loss by 58.1% to ₹32.6 crore, signalling stronger monetisation and tighter cost control even as the sector remains under pressure to prove a durable path to profitability.
Non-banking finance companies now account for 50% of India’s new-to-credit borrowers, sharply higher from 24% in 2016, according to a TransUnion CIBIL-FIDC report covering about 2,000 NBFCs. The shift underscores the growing role of NBFCs in widening formal credit access, especially in vehicle finance, mobility-linked lending and other retail segments that serve first-time borrowers.
Robinhood’s temporary tokenized stock trading offering is accelerating a retail trading culture that increasingly blurs the line between equities and speculative crypto-style bets. The development has drawn scrutiny from listed companies and regulators alike, as traders swap memecoins and stock tokens in a market environment where price discovery may become more detached from underlying fundamentals.
Indian equities head into Monday under pressure to avoid a ninth straight weekly decline, with the benchmark indices already suffering their longest losing streak in 25 years. Investors are bracing for a crucial mix of triggers, including TCS’s second-quarter results, the Reserve Bank of India’s policy stance, elevated oil prices and persistent foreign outflows.
A broad majority of G20 members have distanced themselves from the United States on two politically charged trade issues: excess industrial capacity and forced labour in supply chains. Only Mexico and Argentina joined Washington in backing a statement that pressed those concerns, underscoring the limited coalition behind the U.S. position and the deep divisions shaping global economic diplomacy.
