Week 3 (Oct 15 – Oct 21) (2026/10/15 to 2026/10/21)
ixigo has announced partnerships with Uber and redBus to let train travellers book cabs and buses natively inside its trains app, expanding the platform beyond rail search and ticketing. The move strengthens ixigo’s push to become a broader multimodal travel marketplace, with convenience and conversion at the centre of its strategy.
India’s food regulator has issued show-cause notices to BigBasket and Flipkart after finding allegedly misleading claims on products sold through their platforms, intensifying scrutiny of how quick commerce and ecommerce marketplaces present food and health information to consumers. The move signals a tougher compliance stance as regulators widen oversight of digital retail channels that have become central to grocery and packaged food sales.
The trailer for Titans has positioned the film as a lively fantasy entertainer anchored by the reunion of Jayasurya and Vinayakan, two performers whose chemistry has already drawn attention through the Aadu franchise. Directed by Prince Joy and written by James Sebastian, the film appears to blend humour, spectacle and ensemble energy in a bid to appeal to mainstream Malayalam audiences. With Baby Jean, Nihal, Sunny Wayne, Indrans and Suresh Krishna also in the cast, Titans signals a familiar but potentially effective strategy: pairing recognisable stars with a genre-forward premise designed for broad theatrical reach.
McLaren driver Lando Norris has said India’s appetite for Formula 1 is unmistakable and that Indian fans would welcome the sport’s return if a race were revived. His remarks come as the Indian government has formed a task force to explore bringing back the marquee event, which was staged only three times between 2011 and 2013 before being shelved over taxation and financial hurdles.
A farmer from Maharashtra’s drought-hit Marathwada region has sent a money order of ₹5,000 to the chief minister, saying the state’s interim relief for crop losses was too small to cover even a fraction of his costs. The protest underscores deep rural distress as farmers struggle with poor yields, mounting debt, and what they describe as inadequate government compensation.
Kochi-based artist Jazeela Sherif’s solo exhibition, Unhurried Soul, frames watercolour not as a decorative medium but as a contemplative practice shaped by restraint, light and pause. The show invites viewers to slow down and engage with the emotional and meditative possibilities of painting at a time when visual culture often rewards speed and excess.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has received a substantial update that improves action flow and delivers modest visual upgrades, positioning the decade-old role-playing landmark for a new audience. The refresh arrives as anticipation builds around The Witcher 4 and the bridging DLC Songs of the Past, underscoring CD Projekt’s effort to keep the franchise commercially and culturally relevant.
Barclays India has appointed Sonali Sharma as managing director and head of legal, bringing in a seasoned banking lawyer with deep experience across capital markets and risk management. Sharma joins from Bank of America, where she served as head of legal and general counsel, at a time when lenders are reinforcing compliance and legal functions amid a shifting regulatory environment.
The Supreme Court has upheld the Bombay High Court’s ruling that invalidated YES Bank’s write-off of Rs 8,415 crore in additional tier-1 bonds, delivering a major victory to bondholders who challenged the March 2020 restructuring. The decision strengthens the legal position of both institutional and retail investors seeking recovery, while reopening scrutiny of how the rescue of the private lender was executed.
India is moving ahead with legal drafting for a prospective trade pact with the United States, but the agreement will be operationalised only when New Delhi believes it has secured a competitive advantage, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the negotiations are progressing in the right direction, signalling continued momentum in one of India’s most closely watched external economic engagements.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has pitched wider use of rupee-denominated settlements as a practical tool for countries facing acute foreign exchange shortages, framing the mechanism as a way to keep trade moving when hard currency is scarce. Her remarks also carried a note of optimism on a prospective India-US trade agreement, underscoring New Delhi’s effort to combine financial resilience with deeper market access.
“Whalefall” turns a high-concept survival premise into a tense, intimate study of fear, memory and release. Anchored by Austin Abrams’ committed performance, the film transforms the belly of a whale into a starkly believable purgatory, while quietly exploring forgiveness and the difficult work of letting go.
India’s National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a disturbing case from Gujarat’s Surendranagar district, where a woman was allegedly assaulted and subjected to degrading treatment by her husband and family members after she began living with another man. The commission has treated the incident as a serious human rights violation, underscoring the state’s duty to protect bodily integrity, dignity and personal liberty.
Manush and Diya’s rise from a promising pairing to a world-class combination delivered India’s fourth medal at the Asian Games and extended the country’s podium streak in table tennis to a third straight edition. Their breakthrough reflects both individual growth and the increasing depth of Indian table tennis on the continental stage.
Indian exporters are preparing shipments ahead of the launch of the India–New Zealand free trade agreement, betting that tariff elimination will open a modest but strategically important market for higher-duty sectors. While New Zealand’s average tariff is only about 1.9%, Indian industry expects the strongest gains in textiles, leather, footwear, automobiles, auto parts and chemicals. The deal is being watched as a test of how India can convert tariff access into export growth in smaller but premium markets.
The death of legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao at 94 has renewed attention on one of Kannada cinema’s most enduring creative relationships: his long association with Dr. Rajkumar and the actor’s family. From 'Halu Jenu' and 'Chalisuva Modagalu' to 'Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma,' their collaborations helped shape a distinctive era of popular, emotionally resonant filmmaking. Beyond individual box-office successes, the partnership represented a rare meeting of artistic trust, cultural rootedness and commercial instinct. Rao’s passing closes a significant chapter in Indian cinema, but the films he made with the Rajkumar family continue to stand as reference points for craft, warmth and mass appeal.
Grizzly’s rise to the main event marks a significant moment for India’s rapidly professionalising combat sports scene, where performance, promotion and audience pull are increasingly converging. The development underscores how emerging fighters are now being elevated on merit and marketability, not just reputation.
Global hedge funds have suffered sharp losses as investors rapidly unwound artificial intelligence-linked positions amid renewed inflation concerns and rising expectations that interest rates will stay higher for longer. Asia-focused stock pickers were the worst affected, while broader global fundamental long-short funds also slipped, underscoring how crowded technology bets are now amplifying volatility across the hedge fund industry.
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi on Friday accused the Congress government in Telangana of mismanaging Singareni Collieries Company Ltd. and contributing to a decline in the miner’s performance. Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao also criticised the government for failing to announce the customary Dasara bonus for workers, turning the issue into a broader attack on labour policy and administrative competence.
India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the first tranche of a proposed trade deal with the United States is ready and will be operationalised once New Delhi secures a competitive advantage. The remarks signal that negotiations remain active, but implementation will hinge on India’s assessment of market access, tariff balance and strategic gains.
CoreWeave’s sharp stock swings have become a live test of investor conviction in the AI trade, as rising bond yields and concern over the company’s debt load fuel default worries. A brief rebound after upbeat remarks from Nvidia’s chief executive showed how quickly sentiment can turn, but analysts say the deeper question is whether strong AI demand can offset mounting financing pressure.
Gadchiroli, once synonymous with insurgency and chronic underdevelopment, is now being cited as a model for water conservation and agricultural revival under the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana. Officials say targeted watershed work has helped turn drought-prone stretches greener, improved soil moisture, and lifted farm output in a district long constrained by water stress. The transformation is being watched closely as a test case for how public investment can reshape both rural livelihoods and regional development outcomes.
Gallerist Sharan Apparao’s tour of some of Kolkata’s most admired Durga Puja pandals has highlighted the festival’s evolving cultural vocabulary, where craftsmanship, curation and collective effort converge. She described this year’s displays as a masterclass in collaboration and generosity, underscoring how the city’s marquee celebration continues to expand beyond ritual into a major public art form.
Balaji Mohan’s ‘Nayyi Navelli’ arrives with the promise of a genre-neutral offering but steadily loses its footing as it drifts into mythology and melodrama. What begins as an ambitious tonal experiment often plays like an overamplified television soap, with decibels replacing depth and narrative coherence giving way to spectacle.
A committee has been formed to ensure the continuation of the Hockey India League, underscoring a renewed effort to stabilise one of India’s most important franchise-based sporting properties. The move signals that stakeholders are treating the league’s future as a matter of institutional priority, with continuity, planning and commercial viability now under sharper scrutiny.
India’s GST authorities have clarified that non-banking financial companies will face an 18% goods and services tax on the service they provide to banks in co-lending arrangements, while interest on the underlying loan will remain exempt. The decision also aligns the valuation of NBFC services with the Reserve Bank of India’s prescribed methodology, tightening tax treatment in a fast-growing credit channel.
A new annotated scripts book is offering an inside look at how Jacob Tierney’s hockey romance, starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, evolved from a screen project into a global pop-culture sensation. The release adds fresh context to the series’ rise, highlighting the craft, chemistry and audience momentum that helped turn a niche premise into a widely discussed entertainment phenomenon.
Kerala’s farm sector needs to become more competitive, innovative and sustainable if it is to attract the next generation of entrepreneurs, Kerala Agricultural University Vice Chancellor T. Sajitha Rani said, highlighting a visible shift among young returnees from overseas jobs toward agriculture and agri-business. Her remarks reflect a broader policy challenge: converting renewed interest in farming into viable, technology-led enterprises that can withstand market and climate pressures.
The Enforcement Directorate on Friday searched 17 locations across Kerala in connection with an alleged ₹550 crore fraud involving co-operative banking institutions, intensifying scrutiny of a sector long viewed as politically sensitive and financially vulnerable. The operation covered premises linked to the Urban Co-operative Society in Angamaly, Thennala Service Co-operative Bank and Kuttanellur Co-operative Bank, according to officials familiar with the probe.
Delhi Police have intensified a perception-management campaign ahead of the October 10 protest, identifying about 500 individuals and 200 social media channels they believe are shaping online narratives around the July demonstration. Officials are circulating videos of injured personnel and alleged clashes as part of a broader cyber strategy aimed at countering criticism and regaining control of the information space. The move underscores how law enforcement in the capital is increasingly treating public messaging as a frontline operational issue, with senior officers reviewing why their own content failed to gain traction after the earlier protest.
The size of an economy and the prosperity of its people are different questions. Neither figure should be used to erase the other.
Tonbo Imaging India’s Rs 852.18 crore initial public offering continued to attract strong investor interest on Day 2, after the issue was already subscribed four times on the first day. The defence technology company’s offering is being supported by robust institutional demand and a grey market premium of about 71%, even as its FY26 revenue and profit trajectory has softened.
B2B ecommerce unicorn Udaan reported a 12.6% rise in operating revenue to ₹5,134 crore for the financial year ended March 2026, underscoring continued demand across its wholesale marketplace despite a difficult funding and profitability backdrop for startups. The company also narrowed its loss to ₹852 crore, signalling improved operating discipline even as it remains in investment mode.
India’s GST framework will levy 18% tax on the service supplied by an NBFC to a bank in co-lending arrangements, while interest on the underlying loan will remain exempt. The decision is expected to bring greater tax clarity to a fast-growing lending model that has become central to credit expansion in retail and small-business finance.
Imran Khan’s recent participation in a protest in Mumbai has renewed attention on the actor’s long-standing engagement with social and civic causes. Best known for his breakout role in 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na,' Khan has repeatedly used his public profile to support issues ranging from environmental responsibility to citizen-led activism. His latest appearance has prompted a broader reassessment of a career defined not only by film work, but also by a consistent, if understated, public conscience.
Nelson Dilipkumar’s 'Jailer 2' sharpens the template of the 2023 hit with a sequel that understands the value of timing, tonal control and spectacle. Rajinikanth is deployed with precision, and when the film allows him to loosen up, the result is a rousing commercial entertainer that thrives on humour, buildup and crowd-pleasing flourish.
England produced one of the most emphatic results of the Nations League campaign, crushing Croatia 7-0 to tighten their grip on second place in League A, Group Three. Spain, meanwhile, preserved their perfect record with a victory over the Czech Republic, leaving them top of the section on nine points, three clear of England after three matches.
Mahindra & Mahindra has begun production of its Maxseeder zero-till machine, a tractor-trailed implement designed to help farmers sow directly into fields after paddy harvest without burning residue. The equipment will be rolled out first in Punjab and Haryana through Mahindra Farm Equipment Business dealerships, in a phased launch aimed at improving residue management and supporting cleaner farm practices.
The Madras Players will present Slaves on October 24, a stage adaptation of Sujatha’s earlier work Adimaigal, bringing one of Tamil literature’s most widely admired voices back into the theatre spotlight. The production reframes the story’s themes of fortune, love, and loss for contemporary audiences while underscoring Sujatha’s enduring influence across fiction, screenwriting, and stagecraft.
India captain Shubman Gill has publicly acknowledged that his side’s fielding has not been up to the required standard, stressing that ground fielding in particular must improve. His remarks add a candid note to India’s ongoing assessment of performance standards as the team looks to tighten execution in the field.
Shares of capital market-linked companies rose as investors digested Sebi’s revised Closing Auction Session framework, which changes market timings, order transfer rules and derivative settlement price calculations. The updated regime will take effect from December 7, 2026, while provisions for transferring unexecuted limit and iceberg orders will begin on February 8, 2027.
Mysuru has been positioned to host Shilp Samagam Mela 2026, a move that underscores the government’s continued effort to link traditional craft ecosystems with national policy priorities. The event is expected to serve as a platform for artisan visibility, market access, and institutional support, reflecting a broader governance approach that treats handicrafts as both cultural capital and an economic sector.
Private credit is facing a sharper competitive squeeze as companies gain access to a broader mix of financing options, including bank-led acquisition funding. In the first half of 2026, a notable share of private credit deals reportedly priced below 18%, underscoring how the asset class is being forced to compete harder on terms rather than scarcity. For lenders, the shift is prompting a search for higher-return niches as the market matures.
The government has drawn up plans for a significant restructuring of India’s tax administration, including an overhaul of the Central Board of Excise and Customs, to support the nationwide rollout of the goods and services tax. The move is aimed at reducing implementation risk, improving coordination, and ensuring a smoother transition to the new indirect tax regime.
Punjab National Bank has launched a 2026 festive retail loan campaign offering concessions across home, car and select other retail loans, in a move aimed at lifting borrowing demand during the peak consumption season. The bank said home loan customers will receive a full waiver of upfront and processing fees, along with a 5-basis-point interest rate concession, while car loans will also come with a full fee waiver.
Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 'Takshanam' exhibition at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, bringing together more than 250 artworks and sculptures by 150 artists. The show underscores the government’s continuing emphasis on public cultural institutions as platforms for artistic visibility, heritage engagement, and contemporary creative exchange.
Britannia Industries’ share price is drawing close attention as investors reassess the outlook for India’s packaged food sector amid shifting consumption trends, input-cost pressures and a cautious macroeconomic backdrop. The stock’s current market position reflects a broader debate over whether defensive consumer names can sustain premium valuations in a market that is increasingly sensitive to earnings quality and volume growth.
B2B manufacturing platform Zetwerk’s initial public offering got off to a subdued start on the first day of bidding, with the issue subscribed 23% by 19:03 on October 10. The muted response underscores investor caution toward new-age industrial tech listings, even as the company seeks to position itself as a scaled manufacturing enabler in India’s expanding supply-chain ecosystem.
Tamil Nadu’s batting frailties continued to overshadow an otherwise encouraging pace-bowling display in their Ranji Trophy opener against Rajasthan. While the seam attack offered reasons for optimism, the top and middle order again failed to provide the stability required in red-ball cricket, leaving the side with familiar questions about application, shot selection and batting depth.
Saudi Arabia is confronting a sharp escalation in security risk after an attack on an airport killed 12 people and injured more than 300, forcing operations to halt and triggering international travel warnings. The incident comes as fighting intensifies across Yemen, raising fears of wider regional spillover and prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to consider military intervention.