The Delhi High Court has asked the All India Tennis Association and the original petitioners to file their responses in a matter concerning the sport’s governance and related legal challenge. The move keeps the case alive at an early procedural stage, with the court now awaiting written submissions before taking the dispute further.
An IIT Bombay report has cautioned that the proposed merchant discount rate framework for UPI could damage public confidence if introduced in its current form. The study argues that policymakers must balance revenue considerations with the platform’s core value proposition of low-friction, low-cost digital payments to avoid triggering negative sentiment among users and merchants.
A new big-screen conversation around 'Good Night Good Morning' is drawing attention for its stripped-down, intimate treatment of romance, one that treats love less as spectacle and more as a study in distance, timing and emotional restraint. In a market dominated by high-concept franchises and event cinema, the film stands out for its quiet insistence that modern relationships can be as dramatic in silence as they are in conflict.
Abhishek produced a blistering T20I assault that forced the opposition into immediate damage-limitation mode, racing to his 14th half-century in the format off just 18 deliveries. The innings combined raw power with ruthless tempo, underlining why he remains one of India’s most explosive white-ball batters when he gets in early.
Ankita and Venkatram delivered record-breaking performances at the National Open, underlining the depth and rising standard of Indian athletics. Their meet records provided the headline moments of a competition that also served as an important benchmark for form, timing and selection prospects.
Indian banks are projected to deliver 11% year-on-year earnings growth in the second quarter of FY27, with private sector lenders expected to outpace public sector peers, according to Kotak. The report says strong deposit accretion, aided by FCNR inflows, should support balance sheets but may temporarily compress net interest margins, while asset quality is expected to remain broadly stable.
Thirty years after the first web banner ad, digital marketing is entering a new phase in which visibility is increasingly determined by artificial intelligence rather than search rankings alone. For startups and brands, the shift is forcing a rethink of how they are discovered, measured and trusted online, even as companies such as Zetwerk move closer to the public markets and broader investor scrutiny intensifies.
Hospitals and police are refusing to readily share medico-legal case records with people injured while in detention, forcing patients to move between institutions in search of documents that could substantiate allegations of custodial abuse. Sources say hospitals often record injuries but are under pressure not to release the information during periods of protest, raising concerns over transparency, accountability, and access to justice.
Goa Police have defended the detention of seven members of the Citizens for Justice and Peace before the High Court, arguing that the action was lawful and necessary in light of repeated protests conducted without permission. The police also denied allegations that force was used during the detention, setting up a legal and civil liberties dispute with wider implications for protest policing in the state.
Young batter Smaran has struck a measured note amid rising attention around his progress, saying he is focused only on the present rather than on speculation about the future. His comments reflect the discipline increasingly demanded of emerging Indian cricketers, where early promise can quickly turn into public expectation.
The remark comes at a time when India’s domestic and age-group pipeline is under close scrutiny, with selectors and team management seeking players who can absorb pressure without losing clarity. Smaran’s stance offers a glimpse into the mindset required to survive in a system that rewards performance but punishes distraction.
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has warned that financial vulnerabilities can emerge abruptly and take years to unwind, urging markets and institutions not to become complacent. Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, he said the widening geopolitical shock from the West Asia conflict is adding to inflation risks and complicating the outlook for financial stability.
DailyObjects, the homegrown accessories brand that built its business around design-led smartphone and lifestyle products, is emerging as one of India’s more durable consumer-tech stories. As the company scales from a niche D2C label into a broader omnichannel brand, its trajectory toward the ₹400 crore revenue mark reflects both the maturation of India’s accessories market and the changing economics of premium consumer hardware add-ons.
India’s markets regulator has opened a consultation on a proposed review of the framework governing how listed companies monitor and disclose the use of funds raised through public issues. The paper, built on a working group’s recommendations, also examines penalties for non-compliance and related-party transaction norms, with comments due by November 3, 2026.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has pressed Andhra Pradesh for additional Krishna water to help meet Chennai’s growing drinking-water needs, but Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu did not make a firm commitment. Naidu said his government would examine the request in light of water availability and Andhra Pradesh’s own requirements, even as the two leaders discussed the broader Godavari-Cauvery river linkage plan.
India’s renewable electricity generation has crossed 100 billion units in a single quarter for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy transition. Non-fossil sources, including renewables, hydropower and nuclear, accounted for about 33% of total power generation in Q2 FY27, underscoring the growing weight of cleaner energy in the national grid.
Sameera Group has announced its entry into industrial warehousing with an initial project that will see an investment of ₹150 crore to ₹170 crore. The first development will span about 4.5 lakh sq ft across 16 acres, underscoring continued investor interest in logistics-linked real estate as India’s supply-chain infrastructure expands.
The Indian rupee strengthened after banks moved to comply with the Reserve Bank of India’s tighter foreign-exchange derivative rules, prompting a reassessment of dollar hedging costs across the market. The central bank’s requirement that lenders hold a 20% reserve against foreign-exchange risk is aimed at curbing speculative activity and reducing pressure on the currency.
Bayer said it will scale its direct seeded rice program to more than 2 lakh acres in 2026, deepening its push to help Indian farmers shift away from conventional transplanting methods. The expansion is designed to pair agronomic guidance, technology and field-level support as growers navigate water stress, labour constraints and the economics of rice cultivation.
Nazara Technologies has announced a significant leadership reshuffle, with founder Nitish Mittersain stepping down as managing director while continuing to play a strategic role in the company. The move brings CaratLane co-founder and investor-backed entrepreneur Mithun Sacheti into an executive position, signaling a fresh operating phase for the listed gaming company as it balances growth, governance and succession.
HDFC Bank has launched its annual festival offer, unveiling thousands of deals across shopping and financing categories as it seeks to capture seasonal consumer demand. The campaign allows eligible customers to save up to ₹70,000 on festive purchases made through HDFC Bank credit cards and EASYEMI on debit and credit cards, while also extending benefits across loans and vehicle financing products.
Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious two-part adaptation of the Ramayana is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, with advance bookings expected to open on Dussehra. The release strategy signals a major cultural and commercial event for Indian cinema, positioning the film as a high-stakes reinterpretation of one of the country’s most revered epics.
The Reserve Bank of India will raise the minimum daily cash reserve maintenance requirement for banks to 99% from 90%, effective from the fortnight beginning October 16, 2026. The move is designed to reduce surplus liquidity in the banking system and leaves lenders with far less operational flexibility in managing reserve balances across the maintenance period.
India’s Legislative Department has organized a workshop on records management under Special Campaign 6, underscoring the government’s continuing push to improve administrative efficiency, file discipline, and institutional memory. The initiative reflects a broader governance agenda centered on cleaner documentation practices, faster retrieval of records, and more accountable public administration.
The Global Trade Research Initiative has called on the government to withdraw proposed charges on Unified Payments Interface transactions set to take effect on October 15, arguing that even modest fees could weaken India’s digital payments ecosystem. The think tank said free UPI has become a critical public utility for consumers, merchants, banks and payment apps, and that introducing charges could raise costs for shoppers while squeezing small businesses.
Singer-songwriter Anjana has introduced her debut EP as a deeply personal work that turns romantic uncertainty, identity and self-acceptance into a compact but ambitious musical statement. Drawing on Carnatic violin, konnakol, Kannada lyrics and even the kazoo, the project reflects both her South Indian inheritance and a contemporary independent-pop sensibility.
S&P Global expects India’s financial sector lending to expand by 12% to 14% this fiscal year, supported by resilient economic activity, steady public investment and improving private capital spending. However, the agency warned that a weak monsoon could weigh on rural incomes and slow credit demand in farm-linked and rural markets, creating a potential drag on parts of the lending cycle.
Deepesh has credited skipper Sai Kishore’s advice with helping him regain clarity and composure at a crucial stage, underscoring the value of leadership in high-pressure cricket environments. The remarks offer a glimpse into the mentoring dynamic inside the camp, where tactical direction and calm communication can shape individual performance as much as skill alone.
The Water Resources Department has started removing invasive aquatic plants from irrigation tanks along the Palar River in Vellore, in a move aimed at restoring storage capacity and improving water flow. Officials said the infestation has become severe, with an average of around 15 tonnes of invasive growth found in a single acre of tank area.
A composed century from Vihaan has kept Punjab in contention against Assam in their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 encounter, even as the match tilts toward a tense fourth morning. With the second new ball only two overs old, Assam will resume with renewed energy and a clear plan to break the stubborn sixth-wicket stand between Salil and Emanjot.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday adopted a cautious stance in the plea by Beant Singh assassination convict Jagtar Singh Hawara seeking transfer from Delhi to a jail in Punjab. Noting the sensitivity of the matter and signs of reluctance from the Punjab government, the bench asked the Delhi government to obtain inputs from the Intelligence Bureau before the case moves further.
The North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFI) delivered a solid financial performance in FY 2025–26, with gross income rising 4.40% to Rs. 270.82 crore. Interest income climbed 9.73% to Rs. 214.94 crore, while profit before tax stood at Rs. 127.77 crore and net profit at Rs. 92.23 crore, underscoring steady earnings momentum.
Qualcomm Ventures, an early backer of logistics startup Shadowfax, has sold 57.1 lakh shares in the listed company through an open-market transaction valued at about ₹157.3 crore. The sale marks a notable secondary exit by a venture investor in India’s startup-to-public-markets pipeline, underscoring growing liquidity in the country’s venture ecosystem.
A leading scientist has underscored that basic research remains the foundation for building practical technologies, arguing that long-term scientific inquiry is essential for translating discoveries into applications that improve lives. He pointed to stem cells and gene therapies as examples of frontier science that have already reached large numbers of patients worldwide, reinforcing the case for sustained public investment in research ecosystems.
The Ministry of Heavy Industries, along with its central public sector enterprises and autonomous bodies, has reviewed progress under Special Campaign 6, a government-wide cleanliness and efficiency drive. The exercise underscores New Delhi’s continuing push to improve administrative discipline, reduce pendency and strengthen public-facing governance across state-linked institutions.
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance is set to elevate veteran ICICI Bank executive Sidharatha Mishra as its new chief operating officer and chief executive officer, marking a leadership transition shaped by deep retail banking and digital operations experience. Mishra’s nearly three-decade career inside the ICICI ecosystem positions him as a continuity candidate at a time when insurers are under pressure to sharpen execution, expand digital distribution and improve customer service.
The Marathas edged the Archers in a tense shootoff after a closely fought contest that swung back and forth before being decided under pressure. The result underlined the fine margins in the competition, where composure, execution, and nerve proved decisive in the closing moments.
OnMeta has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kazakhstan’s QazPost to explore digital financial solutions, marking a strategic step in its international expansion. The partnership is designed to combine OnMeta’s digital infrastructure with QazPost’s nationwide distribution reach, potentially widening access to modern financial services across one of Central Asia’s most important markets.
Fundamentum Frontier Advisors, the venture firm founded by former Fundamentum cofounder Ashish Kumar, has marked the first close of its ₹3,000 crore growth-stage fund focused on AI and deeptech. The raise signals continued investor appetite for capital-intensive Indian technology businesses even as the broader startup market remains selective and valuation discipline tightens.
Tata Elxsi reported a 10% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 170 crore for the second quarter, supported by a 15% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 1,056 crore. The design and technology services company said higher employee and operating expenses, together with lower other income, weighed on profitability even as top-line growth remained firm.
For the first half of FY27, net profit rose 14%, underscoring resilient demand across its business lines despite margin pressure from cost escalation.
CropLife India has issued an advisory urging farmers to use crop protection products judiciously as the rabi sowing season begins, framing the guidance as a way to control input costs without sacrificing yields. The industry body said disciplined application can help farmers protect productivity while navigating a season shaped by cost pressures and agronomic risk.
India will procure high-cost electricity for 16 days to avert unscheduled power cuts as demand surges sharply above last year’s levels, according to Minister Nirmal Kumar. The move comes amid a peak load of 21,000 MW, up from 16,000 MW a year earlier, with the government attributing the 30% jump to the El Niño effect and broader weather-driven stress on supply.
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. is trading under pressure as its stock posts negative weekly returns, underscoring a cautious tone in the broader healthcare and large-cap consumption space. The move comes even as the company remains one of India’s most closely watched hospital chains, with investors weighing valuation comfort, sector rotation, and near-term market sentiment.
The Reserve Bank of India has enabled interoperability across Account Aggregators, a move designed to make consent-based financial data sharing simpler for consumers and lenders. The change removes the need for users to move between separate platforms, strengthening the Account Aggregator framework as a key layer in India’s digital finance infrastructure.
HDFC Capital Advisors has partnered with Shalimar Corp to create a Rs 750 crore real estate development platform focused on residential and mixed-use projects in Uttar Pradesh. The venture targets more than 5 million sq ft of development potential across key markets including Lucknow and Varanasi, with plans for about 3,000 homes.
Chennai sculptor G. Sooriyamoorthy is bringing a deliberately demanding artistic practice into focus with an exhibition that treats difficulty as method rather than obstacle. His works, built around the idea of “art made difficult,” will be on view at the Lalit Kala Akademi from October 10 to 15.
Prestige Estates Projects Ltd reported a 20% year-on-year rise in second-quarter sales bookings to Rs 7,225 crore, underscoring resilient demand in India’s housing market. The company said new residential launches late in the quarter drew strong customer response, while ongoing projects continued to post healthy sales momentum across key urban markets.
India opener Smriti Mandhana has extended her stay at the top of the ICC women’s ODI batting rankings with 790 points, underlining her consistency at a time of leadership transition in the Indian camp. Several Australian players also made gains in the latest update, reflecting the depth and momentum of a side that continues to set the pace in women’s cricket.
A fund associated with the late investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala has acquired a stake in Tourism Finance Corporation of India, drawing fresh market attention to the lender’s business trajectory and valuation narrative. In a CNBC-TV18 interview, TFCI Managing Director Satpal Arora outlined the company’s operating environment and the outlook ahead, as investors assess whether tourism-linked credit demand can sustain momentum.
Automation could threaten 69% of jobs in India, according to World Bank data cited in a fresh warning on the pace of technological disruption across emerging markets. The assessment underscores a widening policy challenge for India: how to preserve employment growth while accelerating productivity, investment and digital adoption in a labour market still dominated by routine, task-based work.
Public fury is intensifying in Punjab after a local anti-drug activist was allegedly shot dead by a medical store owner in Mansa after being confronted over the illegal sale of addictive substances. The killing has triggered large protests, a refusal by the family to cremate the body, and a fresh political offensive against the Aam Aadmi Party government over law and order and the state’s drug crisis.
