India is positioned to achieve, and potentially surpass, $1 trillion in exports in the current financial year if trade momentum holds, according to Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran. The outlook underscores the resilience of India’s external sector even as global demand remains uneven and trade conditions stay volatile.
A new startup-led push is drawing attention to one of India’s most persistent defence-industrial gaps: dependence on foreign propulsion technology for missiles and related systems. D-Propulse enters a field shaped by decades of state-led research, strategic urgency and repeated technical setbacks, with the promise of faster, more flexible development if it can translate engineering ambition into flight-ready hardware.
The Delhi High Court has directed the Wrestling Federation of India to take a decision within two weeks on show-cause notices issued to wrestler Vinesh Phogat, giving the federation a short window to conclude a dispute that has lingered for months. Justice Amit Mahajan said the matter would remain in abeyance until the next hearing on January 20, effectively pausing any immediate action against the athlete.
Break Point have claimed the Dinkoo N. Chenoy Salver, underlining their growing stature in India’s competitive cricket landscape with a result that carries both symbolic and sporting weight. The triumph adds another marker to a season defined by consistency, composure and an ability to deliver when the stakes are highest.
Uchchaihshravas has been selected as the feature event name, giving the latest India cricket showcase a distinctly premium identity ahead of the evening’s prime-time attention. The choice signals an effort to frame the contest as more than a routine fixture, with organisers leaning on symbolism, spectacle and audience recall to elevate the occasion.
Fairfax Financial Holdings has proposed a path to resolve the ownership overlap between IDBI Bank and CSB Bank, with a merger of the two lenders emerging as the most likely outcome, according to sources. The move could allow the Canadian investor to consolidate its banking interests under a single licence and simplify a structure that has drawn regulatory and strategic scrutiny.
A competitive evening card in India produced a series of eye-catching performances, with Xanthe, Lorenzo, Knotty Emperor and Hyperdrive emerging as the principal names to watch. Their wins and placings underscored both the depth of the field and the growing importance of tactical execution in a tightly contested racing environment.
The Finance Ministry on Tuesday defended the valuation framework used in the proposed sale of IDBI Bank, saying the process was reviewed and approved by the core group of secretaries on disinvestment. It said Fairfax’s Rs 81-a-share offer cleared the benchmark and independent fair-value estimates, and that safeguards in the bidding structure were designed to maximise value for the government and Life Insurance Corporation of India.
Experts are warning that El Niño could intensify a broad set of vulnerabilities in Wayanad, from lower crop yields and water shortages to livestock stress and disease outbreaks. The district may also face a higher risk of forest fires, human-wildlife conflict, heat-related illness, dengue and Kyasanur forest disease, underscoring the need for coordinated preparedness.
The Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports has launched an e-filing portal designed to move case filing and management online, marking a notable step in the digitisation of India’s port-sector dispute resolution system. The platform is expected to streamline submissions, improve record handling, and reduce delays in case-related procedures for stakeholders across the maritime ecosystem.
Ian McKellen has written a long, personal tribute to Patrick Stewart, reflecting on a friendship that has spanned decades and become one of the most admired bonds in British theatre and film. In the note, McKellen described Stewart as “a man to rely on, to admire and love,” underscoring the depth of their professional respect and personal affection.
India’s Unified Payments Interface is entering a new phase of strategic importance as policymakers, fintech firms and mobility players assess how the country’s instant-payment rail can support the next wave of digital commerce. The discussion, highlighted at a Mumbai industry forum associated with Mindgate and The Economic Times, comes as automotive and EV ecosystems increasingly depend on seamless, low-cost transactions across charging, subscriptions, fleet operations and consumer payments.
An analysis of 10 banks shows that reported deposit growth in the July-September quarter averaged 21.1% year-on-year, but the headline number was flattered by a surge in foreign currency non-resident deposits. Excluding these special inflows, domestic deposit growth was estimated at just 12.2%, exposing a much narrower underlying trend in bank liability expansion.
Lodha Developers reported a 28% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,013 crore for the September quarter, supported by higher revenue and steady demand across its residential portfolio. The company also posted a 10% increase in pre-sales to Rs 5,037 crore, reinforcing its growth trajectory as it prepares to expand in the National Capital Region and Bengaluru.
Bengaluru-based startup Pranos Fusion is moving toward a major technical milestone in its bid to build India’s first privately developed tokamak, with design work expected to firm up in 2027. The development marks a notable step in India’s emerging fusion-energy ecosystem, where private capital is beginning to test a field long dominated by state-backed research and global scientific consortia.
IndiGo shares rose 3.8% in early trade after the airline reported its second-quarter results, even as the stock remained about 15% below its 52-week high of ₹5,970 reached in November 2025. The move reflects a market that is cautiously rewarding operational resilience while remaining divided over how quickly earnings and margins can fully recover.
The Federation of Asian Biotech Associations will confer its Lifetime Achievement Award on Anand Kumar, Managing Director of Indian Immunologicals Limited, recognising his long-standing contribution to India’s vaccine and animal health ecosystem. The honour underscores the growing policy and industrial significance of domestic biomanufacturing at a time when India is seeking greater resilience in public health supply chains.
India’s diesel exports climbed to a 12-month high in October as a domestic supply squeeze and stronger overseas demand redirected barrels to the export market, according to Kpler data. Shipments rose to about 700,000 barrels per day from 620,000 b/d in September, underscoring how local market tightness can quickly reshape trade flows in the world’s third-largest oil consumer.
Bank credit rose to Rs 232.54 lakh crore by mid-October 2026, advancing 17.94% year-on-year and outpacing deposit growth, which stood at 16.60% to Rs 284.37 lakh crore. The data point to firmer loan demand, supported by improved system liquidity and seasonal festive spending, while banks also increased holdings of government securities.
A bandh called by sugarcane farmers over their demands disrupted normal life in parts of Belagavi district on Friday, with protesters blocking roads at several locations. The impact remained largely confined to Belagavi, while neighbouring districts reported no significant disruption. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar appealed to farmers to honour the understanding reached at the October 26 meeting.
ACT continued its unbeaten surge to book a place in the semifinals, underlining both consistency and composure in a decisive phase of the competition. Malaysia also progressed to the last four after registering a third straight victory, setting up a strong final-stage contest between two in-form sides.
Sarthak delivered the standout performance of the qualifying session by securing pole position with a record lap, underlining both pace and composure at a crucial stage of the meet. The session also highlighted strong novice-category showings from Kavicholaiarasan of Trichy and Vijayawada’s Akarsh Jangam, who topped their respective classes and reinforced the depth of emerging talent in Indian motorsport.
Credit Suisse strategist Neelkanth Mishra said the Reserve Bank of India may have scope to deliver meaningful rate cuts in the coming quarters, with the repo rate potentially falling to a decade low. He also argued that from December onward, markets could see a broad-based pickup in activity that may lend support to equity indices.
Indian startup funding remained subdued in the final week of October, with homegrown new-age technology ventures collectively raising more than $132 million across a limited set of deals. The week reflected a cautious venture market still favoring selective bets, with investors backing businesses that show clearer paths to scale, efficiency, and near-term monetisation.
As Halloween arrives, a new conversation around the scariest films of the 21st century is drawing attention in India and beyond, with horror fans revisiting the movies that turned dread into an art form. The list reflects a broader shift in modern horror: away from simple jump scares and toward psychological unease, cultural anxiety, and sustained emotional damage.
Reliance Retail posted a 6.4% year-on-year rise in gross revenue to Rs 91,716 crore in the second quarter of FY27, supported by steady demand even as the key festive season shifted out of the period. The company said the absence of major festivals in the quarter, along with higher digital and expansion-related spending, weighed on profitability, setting up a stronger comparison for the December quarter.
A composed century from veteran opener Dhruv Shorey propelled Vidarbha into a strong position in their Ranji Trophy fixture, underlining the value of top-order stability in red-ball cricket. His innings anchored the side’s response and shifted the pressure back onto the opposition after a disciplined, attritional phase of play.
Abhinandh produced the headline result of the day by eliminating fourth seed Kwon Hyuk in a result that immediately reshaped the draw and underlined the volatility of high-stakes competition. The victory marks a significant breakthrough for Abhinandh, who showed composure, tactical discipline and the nerve to close out a match against a seeded opponent with far greater pre-match expectations.
Maharashtra has directed districts to earmark 5% of their local development funds for fodder-related measures as the state moves to blunt the impact of inadequate rainfall on livestock and rural incomes. The government has also banned interstate movement of fodder, a containment step aimed at preserving local supplies as shortages intensify across drought-hit areas.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s new data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Jatni, near Bhubaneswar, in a move aimed at strengthening India’s digital financial infrastructure. The facility is expected to support critical payment and settlement operations while reinforcing the country’s cyber resilience as digital transactions expand rapidly.
Vaishnavi produced a decisive five-wicket haul as India sealed a comprehensive series sweep, underlining the depth and control of its bowling attack. The performance not only broke the opposition’s resistance but also reinforced India’s growing command in the format, with the result shaped by disciplined execution and sustained pressure.
India’s non-banking finance companies have urged the insurance regulator to allow a five-year transition period before proposed commission caps on credit life and credit health insurance take full effect. The industry says the planned limits of 2% and 5% respectively would make distribution uneconomical, given that selling and servicing these products currently costs about 32% of premium income.
Indian Bank has increased deposit rates by 15 basis points, signalling a more competitive stance as it works to rebuild funding after trimming bulk deposits and slowing term-deposit mobilisation in the second quarter. The move comes after the lender tapped a regulatory window to raise about $2.3 billion in FCNR-B deposits, underscoring that liquidity remains a live concern despite the bank’s strong deposit franchise.
New India Assurance Company reported a sharp net loss of ₹1,267 crore for the September quarter, reversing a profit of ₹63 crore a year earlier and underscoring mounting stress in its core insurance operations. The insurer said underwriting losses in property, motor and health segments drove the decline, even as gross written premium rose 5.14% year-on-year to ₹11,083 crore.
Technical disruptions on the TradeForge platform have unsettled Kochi tea auctions, delaying delivery orders and hampering transactions for smaller buyers. The latest sale also saw subdued participation, adding pressure on prices and prompting calls for the Tea Board to step in and restore confidence in the market.
Eight urban local bodies in North Andhra are scheduled to go to the polls on November 1, with election officials projecting a reasonable turnout despite unsettled weather conditions. Authorities remain cautiously optimistic that clearer skies on polling day could help sustain voter participation across the region's civic contests.
Aditya Birla Capital reported a 38% year-on-year rise in consolidated profit after tax to Rs 1,288 crore for the September quarter, supported by stronger operating revenues and rapid expansion in its lending book. The company’s lending assets under management climbed 32% to Rs 2.34 lakh crore, while its shares edged higher on the Bombay Stock Exchange after the earnings announcement.
Andhra Pradesh is seeing a steady rise in electric vehicle adoption as policy support and consumer interest gather pace. Yet the state’s public charging network remains uneven, limiting confidence for longer journeys and exposing the gap between e-mobility ambition and on-ground readiness.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on the occasion of her death anniversary, using the moment to underscore the Congress party’s historical legacy and its continuing political relevance. The observance comes as the party seeks to consolidate its position in the state while projecting itself as the custodian of a welfare-driven governance model.
Telangana has expanded its “instant pension” facility beyond the old-age pension category, opening the door for women-linked households in several vulnerable groups to receive benefits without delay. The move is expected to help families of persons with disabilities, toddy tappers, handloom weavers, dialysis patients, and those affected by HIV and filariasis.
Punjab National Bank customers in Greater Noida have alleged a fraud of about Rs 35 crore, prompting police action and an internal response from the lender. Authorities said several employees, including the branch manager, have been suspended, and a case has been registered at Beta-2 police station, which has jurisdiction over the branch.
Eight NSE midcap companies delivered more than 100% year-on-year profit growth in Q2FY27, underscoring a sharp earnings revival across select consumer, financial and technology-linked names. StockEdge data shows Max Financial Services, One97 Communications and Poonawalla Fincorp among the strongest performers, highlighting how operating leverage and improving business momentum are reshaping midcap earnings trends.
The Delhi High Court has asked former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly to clearly identify the portions of the film 'Doosra' that he claims infringe his rights, after the makers argued that the project is merely inspired by him and not a direct portrayal. The exchange marks an early but significant stage in a legal dispute that tests the boundary between creative inspiration and the commercial use of a public figure's identity.
At TechSparks 2026, Omio Group founder and CEO Naren Shaam delivered a clear message to entrepreneurs: build for the world from day one, choose problems that matter, and commit for the long haul. His remarks reflected a broader shift in startup thinking, where durable execution and global ambition are increasingly valued over rapid but shallow scaling.
A theft case convict identified as Raghavan escaped from police custody in Coimbatore before he could be lodged in the Central Prison, marking the second such escape attributed to him. The incident has triggered a disciplinary response, with four police personnel suspended as authorities examine how a repeat escape was allowed to happen.
The Kerala High Court has quashed a cheating case against actor Nivin Pauly and filmmaker Abrid Shine after the parties reached an out-of-court settlement in a dispute tied to the proposed film Action Hero Biju 2. The complaint had alleged that overseas rights were sold to another party without the complainant’s knowledge after an agreement to produce the film was signed.
The ruling effectively closes a criminal proceeding that arose from a commercial disagreement in the Malayalam film industry, underscoring how contractual disputes in film financing and distribution can quickly escalate into police complaints before being resolved privately.
The Reserve Bank of India’s Central Board reviewed the country’s prevailing economic conditions and assessed the balance of risks to growth and inflation, underscoring the central bank’s close watch on macroeconomic stability. The board also examined the activities of the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation and the functioning of select RBI departments, reflecting a broader supervisory and institutional review.
Left-arm spinner Pramanik produced another decisive spell to tighten Bengal’s grip on the Ranji Trophy contest, backing up his four-wicket haul in the first innings with four more strikes as Kerala collapsed to 53 for four at stumps on day three. Chasing a daunting 408, the hosts now face a steep battle to avoid defeat with only six wickets in hand and the pitch increasingly favouring disciplined spin.
A growing number of Indian films are packaging bloodshed, brutality and hyper-masculine revenge as spectacle, with titles such as The Paradise, Ranabaali and Toxic drawing scrutiny over the normalisation of violence on screen. The debate is no longer only about artistic freedom; it is increasingly about the social cost, especially for women and children who absorb the cultural fallout of what cinema chooses to glorify.
BSE SME-listed edtech startup Klassroom reported a strong first-half performance, with net profit rising 24% year on year to ₹4.8 crore and revenue increasing 21%. The numbers suggest the company is sustaining profitability even as India’s edtech sector remains under pressure to prove durable growth and disciplined execution.
