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Maharashtra gives Ola, Uber, Rapido 9 months to go fully electric

Under the plan, aggregators currently operating petrol-powered bike taxis in Maharashtra will get six months to comply with the EV mandate, reported The Indian Express

Maharashtra gives Ola, Uber, Rapido 9 months to go fully electric
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex down 400 pts, Nifty below 22,600; Titan, Shriram Finance top losers

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Wednesday: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said in the press conference that the central bank's decision is based on domestic growth and inflation

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex down 400 pts, Nifty below 22,600; Titan, Shriram Finance top losers
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

High liquidity no concern for NBFC asset quality, says RBI Governor

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank sees no asset-quality concerns for NBFCs despite high liquidity, while bank credit growth is expected to remain strong

High liquidity no concern for NBFC asset quality, says RBI Governor
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

14,677% returns in 5 years! Cupid share price zooms 228% YTD, hits new high

In the past year, Cupid's stock price zoomed 701 per cent against a 4.6 per cent fall in the Nifty 500 index.

14,677% returns in 5 years! Cupid share price zooms 228% YTD, hits new high
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

RBI delivers timely, hawkish rate hike; 2 more on the cards: VK Vijayakumar

VK Vijayakumar said that the pivot in stance, alongside an evolving macroeconomic outlook, strongly signals that two more rate hikes are highly probable in this tightening cycle.

RBI delivers timely, hawkish rate hike; 2 more on the cards: VK Vijayakumar
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

Axis, AU Bank, PNB: Brokerages identify 5 bank stocks after RBI hikes rate

Axis Bank, Karnataka Bank, PNB, AU Bank and City Union Bank are the 5 bank stocks identified by Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking and Hitesh Rathi of Angel One based on the technical chart set-up.

Axis, AU Bank, PNB: Brokerages identify 5 bank stocks after RBI hikes rate
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

Inflation trajectory holds key for further rate hikes: Aditi Nayar, ICRA

Our base case pencils in the headline CPI inflation to average at 5 per cent in FY27, with risks tilted to the upside.

Inflation trajectory holds key for further rate hikes: Aditi Nayar, ICRA
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:58 PM IST

Digital credit push for micro firms as govt asks banks to step up lending

Banks have been asked to strengthen end-to-end digital lending and widen access to UPI credit lines as the government pushes deeper financial inclusion

Digital credit push for micro firms as govt asks banks to step up lending
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

RBI hike reinforces stock selection, not broad equity caution: Ajit Mishra

Going ahead, crude oil prices, food inflation, the rupee and global monetary conditions will be the key variables to watch.

RBI hike reinforces stock selection, not broad equity caution: Ajit Mishra
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:49 PM IST

RBI rate hike may pressure housing affordability, but demand seen resilient

Developers and consultants expect the impact to be sharper in affordable and mid-income housing, while premium demand and broader sector momentum remain relatively resilient

RBI rate hike may pressure housing affordability, but demand seen resilient
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

SC to examine plea to recall split verdict on CEC, EC appointment law

SC agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its September 23 split verdict on whether challenges to the 2023 law governing CEC and EC appointments should go before a larger Constitution bench

SC to examine plea to recall split verdict on CEC, EC appointment law
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:40 PM IST

Air India, Singapore Airlines announce expansion of commercial cooperation

The expansion is part of the initiatives under the Commercial Cooperation Framework Agreement inked in January this year

Air India, Singapore Airlines announce expansion of commercial cooperation
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Starlink waiting for final India clearances, says senior SpaceX executive

Company has 'multi-layered operational controls' to ensure local user data remains within India, says Lauren Dreyer

Starlink waiting for final India clearances, says senior SpaceX executive
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

RBI's rate cut pre-emptive measure than start of hike cycle: Sujan Hajra

A 25-bps hike today may reduce some near-term policy flexibility, but it also lowers the risk of having to undertake a much sharper adjustment later, said Sujan Hajra, chief economist at Anand Rathi

RBI's rate cut pre-emptive measure than start of hike cycle: Sujan Hajra
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:33 PM IST

PM Surya Ghar crosses 17.5 GW; rooftop additions fall for 2nd month: Report

PM Surya Ghar has crossed 17.5 GW, but monthly rooftop solar additions fell for a second straight month, a report shows

PM Surya Ghar crosses 17.5 GW; rooftop additions fall for 2nd month: Report
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

Kanohar Electricals soars 20%; stock up 79% from IPO price in three weeks

Kanohar Electricals' share price hit a new high of ₹1,129.35 on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day deals, having zoomed 79% from its issue price of ₹632 per share.

Kanohar Electricals soars 20%; stock up 79% from IPO price in three weeks
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Gambhir praises Agarkar as his stint as BCCI chief selector comes to an end

Gambhir paid tribute to Agarkar in a post on social media platform X, describing it as an "absolute honour" to work with the former India pacer

Gambhir praises Agarkar as his stint as BCCI chief selector comes to an end
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

October 7 attack to Gaza ceasefire: Three years of Israel-Hamas conflict

From the October 7 attack and 251 hostages to the war in Gaza, regional escalation, ceasefires and plans for Gaza's future, here is a timeline of the key developments over three years

October 7 attack to Gaza ceasefire: Three years of Israel-Hamas conflict
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

World faces risk cocktail from AI, oil and debt: IMF's Kristalina Georgieva

The rush to develop artificial intelligence is delivering a growth spurt that's so far confined to a handful of countries, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said

World faces risk cocktail from AI, oil and debt: IMF's Kristalina Georgieva
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

Rupee falls 22 paise to 96.57 against US dollar post RBI rate increase

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 96.37, then lost ground and fell to 96.45, down 10 paise from its previous close

Rupee falls 22 paise to 96.57 against US dollar post RBI rate increase
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 12:25 PM IST