A large-scale household survey has found that the average trip to an educational institution for a student costs more than ₹400 and takes 23 minutes, underscoring the hidden burden of access to schooling in India. The findings, drawn from a sample of over 4.92 lakh households covering more than 20 lakh people, add fresh evidence that education spending extends well beyond fees and books.
The Astana International Financial Centre is exploring a potential partnership with India’s GIFT City, signalling a push to deepen financial and investment links between Kazakhstan and India. The move reflects AIFC’s effort to leverage its Central Asian hub status while tapping into India’s expanding financial ecosystem and cross-border capital flows.
US software shares climbed to fresh 2026 highs as investors grew more confident that artificial intelligence will boost rather than undermine the sector. Strong earnings, expanding AI partnerships and rising cybersecurity demand have improved growth expectations, even as longer-term automation risks remain on the horizon.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is preparing to propose changes to the Chartered Accountants Act aimed at enabling larger, more competitive domestic accounting firms. The move follows discussions at the Prime Minister’s Office on regulatory adjustments that could give Indian professional services firms greater scale and flexibility to compete with global rivals.
England produced one of the most emphatic results in their recent Nations League campaign, routing Croatia 7-0 to strengthen their push in League A, Group Three. Spain stayed perfect with a win over the Czech Republic, preserving their lead at the top of the group and leaving England second on six points from three matches.
Mumbai have signalled a generational reset by appointing Mhatre as vice-captain, a move that places a younger cricketer closer to the team’s leadership core. The decision also leaves India batter Suryakumar Yadav without a formal leadership role in the domestic setup, underlining a clear shift in the selectors’ priorities.
Venkatesh’s much-anticipated film ‘Aadarsha Kutumbam - AK 47’, directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by Naga Vamsi, has been postponed from its planned October 9 release due to delays in post-production work. The producer confirmed that a new release date will be announced later, while Sree Vishnu’s ‘Comrade Kalyan’ remains on track for the same date.
Smriti Mandhana has been appointed captain of the Indian women’s cricket team after Harmanpreet Kaur announced earlier in the day that she was stepping down from the role in a social media post. The leadership change marks a significant transition for India’s women’s side, placing one of its most accomplished batters at the centre of the team’s next phase.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve arrives with the kind of bombast the long-running combat-flight series has built its reputation on, pairing explosive aerial set pieces with a knowingly melodramatic military narrative. The result is a polished action experience that leans hard into spectacle while preserving the franchise’s signature sense of operatic excess.
India’s Ministry of Culture has successfully concluded the 2026 edition of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, held from 17 September to 2 October, underscoring the government’s continued effort to embed cleanliness as a civic norm rather than a one-off drive. The campaign’s timing, aligned with Gandhi Jayanti, reinforced the political and symbolic weight of sanitation as a national governance priority.
The deepfake controversy surrounding Indian celebrities has intensified calls for stronger AI safeguards after actor Rashmika Mandanna publicly addressed the misuse of her likeness. The episode has sharpened industry concerns over identity theft, reputational harm and the legal gaps that allow synthetic media to spread rapidly before victims can respond.
Reliance Jio is preparing a landmark initial public offering of about Rs 37,700 crore, a transaction that would rank among India’s largest and draw intense scrutiny from domestic and global investors. The issue is expected to be watched not only as a valuation event for the telecom and digital giant, but also as a signal of appetite for large-scale Indian equity offerings in a volatile macro environment.
S&P Global expects India’s financial sector lending to expand 12-14% in the current fiscal year, supported by resilient economic activity, steady public investment and improving private capital spending. The ratings firm, however, warned that a weak monsoon could pressure rural incomes and slow credit demand in agriculture-linked and rural lending segments.
Filmmaker Bharatbala’s short documentary on the Ramnami community has won a National Award, drawing renewed attention to one of central India’s most distinctive devotional traditions. A week after the honour, Bharatbala reflected on his long filmmaking journey, his work across India, and his reunion with composer A.R. Rahman after their landmark collaboration on Vande Maataram.
The National Institute of Naturopathy in Pune has invited applications for its Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) undergraduate programme for the 2026-27 academic session. The move signals continued institutional support for India’s traditional and preventive healthcare education pipeline at a time when interest in integrative medicine remains strong.
Indian banks are expected to report 11 percent year-on-year earnings growth in the second quarter of FY27, according to Kotak, with private lenders likely to outpace state-run peers. The brokerage said strong deposit accretion, aided by FCNR inflows, should support balance sheets, though the same inflows may temporarily compress net interest margins.
Outstanding bank deposits and advances declined sharply in the fortnight ended September 15, according to Reserve Bank of India data, as high-cost bulk deposits matured and banks recorded a net withdrawal from their balance sheets. Deposit growth slowed to 17.3%, while credit growth eased to 18.1%, signalling a cooling in both liability mobilisation and loan expansion. The figures point to a broader recalibration in bank funding strategies after a period of overseas deposit inflows.
Tata Consultancy Services is due to report second-quarter results on October 8, with analysts expecting year-on-year revenue growth of about 13% and only modest sequential expansion. The print is likely to be judged less on headline growth and more on deal momentum, margin discipline and management commentary on demand conditions across key markets.
Kerala Agricultural University has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Fuselage Flying Club to broaden the scope of drone pilot training through its Remote Pilot Training Organisation under the Agri-Business Incubator. The move underscores the growing role of drones in Indian agriculture, where precision spraying, crop monitoring, and data-driven farm management are becoming increasingly important.
Hong Kong equities fell on Monday as higher oil prices, softer economic signals and broad selling in technology and biotechnology shares pressured the market. The Hang Seng Index lost 0.5%, while the tech gauge dropped 0.9%, even as investors continued to weigh hopes for policy support from Beijing against signs of cooling demand.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles shares came under pressure in early trade, reflecting renewed caution around the near-term earnings path for India’s auto sector. The decline comes as investors reassess demand trends, margin resilience and valuation support in a market that has recently rewarded cyclical stocks unevenly.
Police in Manipur have arrested three people, including two alleged members of the banned People's Liberation Army, in a case involving extortion and recruitment for outlawed groups. The arrests underscore the continuing security challenge posed by underground networks that rely on coercion, intimidation, and local support structures to sustain operations.
A large-scale household survey has found that a student’s trip to an educational institution costs more than ₹400 on average and takes 23 minutes, underscoring the continuing burden of access costs on Indian families. The findings, drawn from a survey covering over 4.92 lakh households and more than 20 lakh people, add fresh evidence to the economic friction that shapes school and college attendance, especially for lower-income households.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy received a book titled 'Sthithapragnudu', authored by Kothapalli Srinivasa Varma, in a gesture that places his political trajectory under a literary lens. The volume appears to frame his public life as a study in steadiness and political endurance, adding another layer to the narrative around one of India’s most closely watched regional leaders.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Fleet Support Ship-1 at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, underscoring the government’s effort to deepen domestic shipbuilding capacity and strengthen maritime logistics. The upgraded Slipway-4, paired with a goliath crane, is expected to allow the yard to build and launch vessels of up to 45,000 DWT, expanding India’s heavy fabrication capability.
Rising US bond yields could pressure expensive mid- and small-cap stocks more sharply than large caps, according to Harish Krishnan, CIO – Equity at Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC. In an ETMarkets Smart Talk interaction with Kshitij Anand, he argued that investors should not mistake price momentum for business quality, and said earnings, cash flows and return on capital will matter more as markets become more selective.
IIT Ropar has unveiled AVNI – Grow with Nature, a web and mobile application designed to introduce children to agriculture and the natural world through interactive digital learning. Developed by Mukesh Saini, Co-project Director of ANNAM.AI, the initiative reflects a broader push to make agri-education more accessible, engaging and relevant for younger audiences.
A government order that removes six proposed Water Metro terminals in Kochi has triggered criticism from local observers and transport advocates, who say the move could weaken the project’s wider connectivity goals. The dropped terminals — Thevara, Aster, Amrita, Kothad, Cheriyamthuruth and Mulavukad — were seen as important links for commuters living beyond the immediate city core.
India and Tanzania have discussed ways to deepen parliamentary cooperation, underscoring a relationship that increasingly spans diplomacy, development, trade and institutional exchange. The talks, involving a senior Indian parliamentary delegation led by Harivansh, reflect New Delhi’s effort to strengthen political links with key African partners through legislative diplomacy.
The Prime Minister held discussions with board members of the Global System for Mobile Communications Association, underscoring the government’s focus on digital infrastructure, mobile connectivity and the investment climate for India’s telecom sector. The interaction comes at a time when India is positioning itself as a major market for next-generation networks, device manufacturing and digital public services.
India captain Shubman Gill has acknowledged that his side’s fielding has fallen short of the required standard, stressing that ground fielding in particular needs urgent improvement. His remarks come amid growing attention on India’s sharpness in the field, an area that can decisively shape outcomes in tightly contested international matches.
The Maharashtra government has reportedly directed bike taxi aggregators, including Rapido, Uber and Ola, to convert their fleets to all-electric vehicles by July 2027, marking one of the most aggressive clean-mobility timelines imposed on the sector in India. The move raises immediate operational, financial and regulatory questions for app-based two-wheeler ride services, which have built their businesses around low-cost, high-frequency urban transport.
Microsoft shares are approaching record territory as artificial intelligence continues to power growth across Azure and enterprise software, reinforcing investor confidence ahead of the company’s October 28 earnings report. The stock has now delivered six straight earnings beats, supported by a strong backlog, though rising AI capital spending and weakening free cash flow remain the main risks to the rally.
India seized the upper hand in the Youth Test after Baloda’s composed innings helped steady the contest against a devastating seven-wicket haul from Green. The innings swung repeatedly through the day, but India’s batting resilience and ability to blunt the opposition’s strike bowler left them in a stronger position at the close.
Private sector banks widened their lead over state-run lenders in deposit mobilisation in the September quarter, underscoring their stronger franchise traction and funding agility. The gap was mirrored on the lending side as private banks posted faster year-on-year advances growth than public sector peers, reinforcing a broader shift in competitive momentum within Indian banking.
Indian households are increasingly leaning on 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 clear change in borrowing preferences, with personal loans still expanding and overall bank credit posting a strong increase.
In a Delhi studio, tintype photography is being revived as a deliberate, hand-made art that turns portrait-making into a precise chemical performance. The process, rooted in the mid-19th century, is drawing attention for its tactile unpredictability and the discipline it demands from both photographer and subject.
IndiGo will increase its fuel surcharge across all flights from October 6, marking the airline’s second such revision since April this year. The move underscores persistent pressure from fuel costs on India’s largest carrier, even as it continues to expand capacity and defend its low-cost pricing model.
Britannia Industries’ stock is drawing attention in early trade as investors weigh the company’s defensive appeal against a still-uneven demand environment and cost pressures across the fast-moving consumer goods sector. The move comes at a time when markets are closely watching consumption trends, rural recovery, and input-cost stability for clues on earnings resilience. Analysts say Britannia remains a bellwether for India’s packaged food space, where pricing power and volume growth are both under scrutiny.
As veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, now 94, prepares for the release of his new Telugu film 'Sing Geetham,' a younger generation of directors is revisiting the breadth of his influence. Vivek Athreya, Mohana Krishna Indraganti and Venkatesh Maha have each cited his films as formative works that expanded the possibilities of Telugu cinema through imagination, formal daring and emotional intelligence.
Four Nifty500 constituents, including Aether Industries, Trent, Urban Company and Motilal Oswal Financial Services, displayed White Marubozu candlestick formations in intraday trade, signalling strong buying interest and sustained upward momentum. The pattern is typically read by market participants as a bullish indicator, especially when it appears after a period of consolidation or indecision.
The Gujarat government has extended the registration deadline for minimum support price procurement of groundnut, moong, soybean and urad until October 24, giving farmers additional time to enrol for the state-backed purchase programme. The move is aimed at widening participation in the Kharif procurement window and reducing the risk that eligible growers miss out because of paperwork, timing or local access constraints.
Non-banking financial companies posted stronger credit expansion in August 2026, with overall lending growth rising to 15.8% as demand for gold loans and consumer durable financing accelerated sharply. Housing loans remained a core pillar of retail portfolios, while lending to the services sector weakened, underscoring a mixed but broadly constructive credit environment.
Diljit Dosanjh has announced the India leg of his Aura World Tour, with performances planned across seven cities in November and December. The run begins in Delhi-NCR on November 1 and is expected to draw major attention as one of the country’s most prominent live-music circuits this season.
Ireland’s players again wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem before the teams’ second Nations League match, repeating a gesture that underscored the political tension surrounding the fixture. The pre-match conduct, including a refusal to exchange handshakes with the Israel team, drew attention to the broader backdrop of conflict and the limits of sport’s ability to insulate itself from geopolitics.
Bhubaneswar-based CSM Technologies has deployed a royalty management system for Kenya’s mineral sector, marking a technology-led push to improve transparency, compliance and revenue administration in a resource-rich economy. The company said the platform is designed to strengthen oversight of natural wealth, which it described as an asset with long-term public value for future generations.
Pavan Wadeyar’s ‘Bail’ arrives as a broad-appeal crime drama that tries to balance grit, emotion and commercial flourish, but does not always find its footing. Anchored by Shivarajkumar’s commanding presence and supported by a sizeable ensemble including Jayaram and Sai Kumar, the film remains engaging even when its tonal shifts weaken its impact.
On Rabindranath Tagore’s 165th birth anniversary, his songs are being revisited not as museum pieces but as living texts that continue to evolve in performance and meaning. Rabindra Sangeet remains unusually modern because it fuses lyrical precision, emotional ambiguity and musical openness, allowing each generation to hear freedom, love and humanity anew.
Mahindra & Mahindra shares came under pressure in early trading as investors reassessed the automaker’s near-term market position amid a broader macroeconomic and sectoral reset. The move reflects a cautious tone across cyclical stocks, with traders watching demand trends, valuation support, and the pace of margin resilience in a shifting policy and consumption environment.
HSBC has appointed Paras Jain, formerly of Cantor Fitzgerald, as its global head of technology, media and telecom investment banking, according to sources familiar with the matter. Jain, who helped build Cantor’s technology banking franchise, is set to join in November as HSBC sharpens its focus on sectors where it believes it can compete more effectively, particularly across Asia and the Middle East.
