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India-US trade deal is not imminent yet, says USTR Jamieson Greer

USTR Jamieson Greer says both sides have identified the sticking points and are working diligently towards an agreement, with another leaders' call likely soon

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

Spotify presses play on India's regional music: MD Amarjit Singh Batra

Amarjit Singh Batra, general manager for South Asia, Middle East & Africa and managing director of Spotify India talks about what the brand is up to

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

Affluent seniors are turning metros into luxury retirement addresses

Rising affluence, longer life expectancy and changing family structures are drawing mainstream developers to premium senior living projects in India's major urban markets

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

Companies

IPO tide lifts FY27 credit target of BlackSoil Capital to ₹2,400 crore

Alternative credit platform has deployed ₹1,600 crore so far in FY27 as IPO-linked funding demand rises

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 12:10 AM IST

₹2.6 trn projects completed, being executed in Maha: Pranav Adani

The Adani Group has completed or is executing projects worth Rs 2.6 lakh crore in Maharashtra out of an investment commitment exceeding Rs 6 lakh crore across sectors, including energy, aviation, urban regeneration, data centres and coal gasification, a top official of the group said. Speaking at the launch of the state's investment promotion body "Invest Maharashtra", Pranav Adani, Director of Adani Enterprises, said the group's investment blueprint was developed through commitments made at the World Economic Forum in Davos and through partnerships with the Maharashtra government. "At the World Economic Forum in Davos and through state partnerships, the Adani Group has committed to an investment blueprint exceeding Rs 6 lakh crore across critical and upcoming sectors like energy, aviation and aero-districts, urban regeneration, data centres and coal gasification. Projects worth Rs 2.6 lakh crore are already completed or under execution," he said. The investments come as Maharashtra

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 12:03 AM IST

Tata Sons boardgame likely to spur promoter relook at the charters

Experts say clearer boundaries between promoter oversight and professional management can help prevent governance conflicts

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

New launches, chronic portfolio to maintain growth for Zydus Lifesciences

Strong domestic formulations, chronic therapies, new US launches and a complex-product pipeline have supported the rally, though valuations now stand above historical averages

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

ICICI Life Insurance appoints Sidharatha Mishra as new MD & CEO

The incumbent Anup Bagchi has tendered resignation after HDFC Bank announced his appointment on Thursday as MD & CEO of the bank, effective from October 13, 2026

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 8:29 PM IST

Economy

Datanomics: Services cushion shrinks as trade deficit pushes CAD deeper

Within the BoP, the current account yielded a deficit (CAD) in the first quarter of financial year 2026-27 (Q1FY27), reversing the surplus seen in Q4FY26, as the merchandise trade deficit widened

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 12:23 AM IST

10 years of inflation targeting: How elephant was driven away to the jungle

India's inflation-targeting framework has anchored price expectations, but economists see scope to refine its mandate

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

Inflation target should align with advanced economy average of 2%: Patra

"By being anti-inflationary, monetary policy makes the biggest contribution to growth"

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

1991 reforms: Quant analysis shows liberalisation gains are petering out

India's global percentile ranking has improved modestly since 1991, but weak per capita gains and external vulnerability remain key drags

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Finance

Govt should have made RBI's 2022 inflation failure report public: Janak Raj

We are still in the early stages of reaping the full benefits of FIT. It is, therefore, imperative to remain focused on the primary objective, he said

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 12:25 AM IST

ICICI Life Q2FY27 earnings to mark Anup Bagchi's swansong at group

Bagchi's last working day at ICICI Prudential Life will be October 13; he is expected to be introduced to HDFC Bank investors when it announces Q2 results

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

India's forex reserves fall $18.3 bn, post biggest weekly decline on record

Foreign exchange reserves have fallen for three straight weeks, losing about $38.2 billion, as the RBI intervenes to support the rupee amid higher crude oil prices

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

MPC external members should be appointed full-time, says Chetan Ghate

Ghate says flexible inflation targeting has established a credible nominal anchor, while stronger monetary-fiscal coordination remains important for managing inflation

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

Check authenticity and costs before buying art; keep allocation small

Commit only money you can leave invested for years

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 7:47 PM IST

MPC internal members must think independently of RBI: Ashima Goyal

Ashima Goyal says the inflation-targeting band gives the MPC the flexibility to look through temporary food inflation

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 6:46 PM IST

'Best practices require publication of RBI letter on inflation target miss'

"Core inflation helps in assessing the persistence of inflationary pressures and the likelihood of second order effects"

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 4:08 PM IST

Opinion

The birth of the G2?

Xi's US state visit signals that, for Mr Trump at least, the G2 age has begun

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

The familiar 'this time is different'

If Anthropic gets the target valuation it wants, Anthropic and SpaceX together will be worth almost as much as the entire South Korean stock market

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:06 PM IST

What Chinese archives reveal about the 1962 war

How India and China came close to avoiding a war before domestic politics got in the way

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Don't blame El Niño alone

This year's southwest monsoon has ended with a 13% deficit over the long-period average, and India is still bracing for the full impact of a 'super', or 'Godzilla', El Niño

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

Markets

Steel sector eyes stronger quarters as demand and realisations improve

Low inventories, stronger seasonal demand and firm prices could support steel makers, though raw material costs and domestic supply-demand trends remain key monitorables

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

Cheaper, fresh-issue IPOs deliver stronger gains for investors who hold on

Low-P/E IPOs delivered strong post-listing gains, while expensive issues saw returns front-loaded at listing

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

Nifty earnings lag GDP growth and weighing on equities, shows data

India's key equity indices ended lower in September, declining despite a GDP growth rate of 7.8 per cent at the end of August, as rising US Treasury yields and oil prices weighed on investor sentiment

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:28 PM IST

Slew of corrections dent largecap funds' long-term return picture

Average 5-year performance hardly above fixed income returns

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:25 PM IST

Tracking the outliers: 10 stocks zoom ahead amid weak and volatile markets

Just about 38% of BSE 500 stocks have delivered positive returns in the past year

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:13 PM IST

Specials

Want to become a regional corporate giant: Milky Mist's T Sathish Kumar

It is a myth that a firm needs a corporate office in a high-rise in a major city like Chennai or Bengaluru, Kumar says. The Milky Mist corporate office sits directly above factory in a rural setting

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

Politics

West Bengal FM Swapan Dasgupta calls for scrapping Urban Land Ceiling Act

Finance minister urges organised real estate players to invest in West Bengal, saying land laws and tenancy issues remain impediments to the state's development

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 9:08 PM IST

India News

Balance AI-driven judicial transformation with constitutional values: CJI

Surya Kant says technology can improve access and reduce delays without diluting dignity, equality, liberty and fairness

Updated On: 03 Oct 2026 | 12:21 AM IST

I was determined not to let others die, Captain Smit tells PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Captain Smit Machchaar, who foiled an attempt by his co-pilot to allegedly crash an Israel-bound flydubai flight, and applauded his bravery. During the telephonic conversation, Machchaar gave details of his experience and what gave him courage during the incident, government sources said. Modi applauded the pilot's bravery and wished him a quick recovery, the sources said. The prime minister on Thursday had said in the face of the gravest danger and despite being seriously injured, Machchhar showed immense courage and unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others. Modi said Machchhar is a "HERO" and his valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy. Addressing the centenary celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the prime minister had also said that the pilot of the flydubai flight showed great patience, acumen and bravery. "And like Israeli PM (Benjamin Netanyahu) today said that this India

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:00 PM IST

Industry

HDFC Bank's succession settled, but Anup Bagchi faces execution test

Deposit mobilisation, loan growth, margin recovery and senior management continuity could emerge as key priorities for Anup Bagchi

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

Akasa CEO dismisses Boeing 737 Max concerns, says fleet 'absolutely safe'

Vinay Dube says software issue affects a specific manoeuvre and does not disrupt operations or aircraft deliveries

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

RIL plans ₹1 trillion biogas venture in Andhra, says Anant Ambani

Anant Ambani says the compressed biogas projects will create over 300,000 jobs and generate ₹600 billion in revenue for Andhra Pradesh over the next few decades

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

Results preview: IT companies expected to report sombre Q2 numbers

Persistent macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical volatility, artificial intelligence (AI)-led pricing and productivity pressures continue to weigh on demand

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Shift 265 weekly international flights to Navi Mumbai by Oct 25: MIAL

The operator said that "several airlines" did not respond to its request to submit their "transition plans" by September 25

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:03 PM IST

Mines ministry auctions 2 J&K limestone blocks to spur mineral development

The Koot-Kapran and Wantrag blocks in Anantnag have estimated limestone resources of 4.75 million tonnes and 10.853 million tonnes, respectively

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 9:56 PM IST

Suspending cargo flights as NMIAL lacks reliable setup: Challenge group

Malta-based Challenge Group says Navi Mumbai airport's current operational setup does not provide the reliability and certainty required for its cargo services

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 9:49 PM IST

Irdai commission cap plan sparks concern among insurance brokers

Brokers say lower payouts may not necessarily translate into cheaper premiums and could instead squeeze servicing economics, trigger consolidation, and weaken insurance distribution

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 8:17 PM IST

Bajaj Finance plans to raise up to ₹175 bn via QIP, preferential warrants

The company plans to raise up to ₹117 billion through a QIP and another ₹58 billion through preferential warrants to promoter and holding company Bajaj Finserv

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 7:39 PM IST

RBI names Sudhakar Malli executive director, to oversee bank supervision

Malli has around three decades of experience, including over two and a half decades in supervising banks, NBFCs and co-operative banks

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 7:21 PM IST

Book

Crossing the wine-dark sea: Making sense of a deeply complicated past

Wilson is a longstanding champion of the classics. She has also been vocal about the need to engage more deeply with the process of interpretation and translation of the ancient texts

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

World News

Oil falls $2 as Europe agrees to release diesel reserves after Trump push

Brent fell 1.76 per cent to $100.50 a barrel and WTI dropped 2.18 per cent to $90.85 after European countries agreed to release additional diesel stockpiles

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:58 PM IST

Galactic Nobel? International Space Station contender for Peace Prize

The International Space Station is among the names in focus ahead of the October 9 Nobel Peace Prize announcement, alongside political leaders and humanitarian groups

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

Anthropic warns govt actions could hurt revenue, customer relationships

Anthropic's IPO prospectus says government actions and attitudes towards the AI company could cause revenue losses, business disruptions and reputational harm

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

US Fed may skip October rate hike as labour market cools more than expected

US employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below expectations, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2 per cent, weakening the case for an October rate hike

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:31 PM IST

Donald Trump expected to name Jay Clayton as new US AI czar: Report

Clayton already oversees 18 US intelligence agencies as the nation's top spy; his appointment would mark a shift from Trump's first AI czar, venture capitalist David Sacks

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

Yemen hits 20 Houthi targets as US deploys another carrier to West Asia

Fighting intensifies in Yemen's Taiz province as the US deploys another aircraft carrier and 10,000 sailors and Marines amid heightened tensions with Iran

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

September LNG shipments via Hormuz hit highest since start of US-Iran war

A total of 19 LNG cargoes were shipped through the key waterway in September, made up of 13 from Qatar and ‌six from the United Arab Emirates, S&P Global Energy said

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 10:16 PM IST

G7 to release 100 mn barrels of diesel, other reserves through IEA

Co-ordinated release, including a frontloaded diesel supply, aims to stabilise global energy markets

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 8:33 PM IST