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Newly-listed Arcil hits 10% upper circuit as Q1 profit more than doubles

Arcil shares debuted on the bourses on September 17, listing at par with the issue price of ₹139 on both the BSE and NSE.

Newly-listed Arcil hits 10% upper circuit as Q1 profit more than doubles
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex drops 400 points, Nifty around 22,650; Nifty Metal down over 2%

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap fell 0.61 per cent and the Nifty SmallCap rose 0.23 per cent

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex drops 400 points, Nifty around 22,650; Nifty Metal down over 2%
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 2:55 PM IST

PVR Inox rallies 10%; stock hits 22-month high in weak market

Analysts estimate 31% occupancy for PVR Inox, aided by a strong performance of Hollywood content such as Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, along with sleeper hits like Hanuman Ansh.

PVR Inox rallies 10%; stock hits 22-month high in weak market
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

Flipkart Fashion seller base jumps 77% after zero-commission move

Its fashion seller base has grown 77% this year, and new listings have more than doubled, as its Big Billion Days (BBD) sale begins October 8

Flipkart Fashion seller base jumps 77% after zero-commission move
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

GST Council meet: Industry seeks smoother refunds and fewer notices

As the GST Council prepares to meet, businesses want the next phase of reform to focus on getting stuck credit moving, reducing repeated scrutiny and making compliance simpler

GST Council meet: Industry seeks smoother refunds and fewer notices
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

Titan reports 25% revenue growth in Q2FY27, jewellery sales up 21%

Titan had reported 40 per cent growth in standalone revenue in the December quarter of FY26, which further accelerated to 46 per cent in the March quarter

Titan reports 25% revenue growth in Q2FY27, jewellery sales up 21%
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 2:37 PM IST

Bharat's traditions key to safety, welfare of society in world: RSS chief

Bhagwat urged people to uphold Bharat's traditions and contribute to society, saying everyone should devote time and effort to the welfare of the nation, people, environment and animals

Bharat's traditions key to safety, welfare of society in world: RSS chief
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 2:37 PM IST

RBI policy highlights: Repo rate rises 25 bps as inflation risks broaden

The RBI raises the repo rate to 5.5% as inflation risks broaden, while keeping its growth outlook firm. Here are the key takeaways from Governor Sanjay Malhotra's statement

RBI policy highlights: Repo rate rises 25 bps as inflation risks broaden
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 2:31 PM IST

Small fee unlikely to impact UPI transaction volumes: RBI Governor on MDR

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said a small MDR on select UPI payments is unlikely to materially affect transaction volumes as the new charge takes effect from October 15

Small fee unlikely to impact UPI transaction volumes: RBI Governor on MDR
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Gold, silver fall on concerns over rising crude oil prices, interest rates

In the global market, gold futures on Comex were trading near $4,165 per ounce, while silver was trading near $60 per ounce

Gold, silver fall on concerns over rising crude oil prices, interest rates
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

Reliance drives India's Venezuela oil imports to seven-year high in Oct

Venezuelan crude deliveries to India are expected to more than double to about 465,000 barrels a day this month, from 196,000 in September, according to Kpler estimate

Reliance drives India's Venezuela oil imports to seven-year high in Oct
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 2:12 PM IST

Paramount-Warner merger: How the year-long Hollywood bidding war unfolded

What began as Warner Bros Discovery's plan to split its studios from its declining television networks turned into a bidding war involving Paramount, Netflix and other buyers

Paramount-Warner merger: How the year-long Hollywood bidding war unfolded
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 2:11 PM IST

Repo rate hike may raise costs, but real estate demand to stay resilient

The Reserve Bank of India raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 per cent on Wednesday, its first increase in nearly four years

Repo rate hike may raise costs, but real estate demand to stay resilient
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 2:03 PM IST

Markets can be irrational in short term, rupee may be undervalued: RBI Guv

Malhotra said financial markets can be irrational in the short run and noted that measures including the REER suggest the rupee may be undervalued

Markets can be irrational in short term, rupee may be undervalued: RBI Guv
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 2:03 PM IST

FX reserves fall for fourth week, down $50 billion from September peak

The reserves have dropped from their recent peak of $785.71 billion on September 4, a decline of about $50 billion in less than a ‌month

FX reserves fall for fourth week, down $50 billion from September peak
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 1:58 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Jorge Jesus row: All that has happened so far

Ronaldo, 41, apologised to his teammates and supporters for leaving the Portugal camp midway through the Nations League fixtures but provided a detailed account of the events that led to his decision

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Jorge Jesus row: All that has happened so far
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 1:55 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 | 1:49 PM IST

India's qcom market projected to touch $70-90 billion by FY31: Redseer

Redseer and Google expect the market to grow at a 41-48 per cent CAGR, with monthly transacting users crossing 100 million as non-metro adoption accelerates

India's qcom market projected to touch $70-90 billion by FY31: Redseer
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 1:44 PM IST

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

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