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Climate-linked insurance scheme: Why govt is exploring it and what's ahead

The scheme could help someone in Uttarakhand or Punjab whose house was washed away in the floods. Let's unfold the climate-linked insurance scheme and understand how it can help people

Explained: How digital payments are fuelling India's economic growth

Govt plans to introduce biometric authentication for UPI payments, but what exactly is a digital payment system and why is it important for the Indian economy?

Stock Market close: Sensex dips 153 pts; Nifty at 25,046; IT stocks shine; Realty, Auto drag

Sensex Today | Stock Market close, October 8, 2025: In the broader market, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices slipped 0.73 per cent and 0.52 per cent, respectively.

Results preview: Bank profits to see sharp dent in Q2 on margin pressure

Credit costs may also weigh on margins, given the stress in the unsecured loan book, bankers said

Tata Steel vs JSW Steel vs NMDC: Which metal stock is JP Morgan bullish on?

JP Morgan has raised Tata Steel's share price target to ₹195 from ₹180, implying an upside potential of 14 per cent from current levels.

TCS Q2 preview: Margins, profit seen muted QoQ; India business to stay flat

TCS is scheduled to announce its financial results for the September quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (Q2-FY26) on October 9

Gold hits record 39th new all-time high in 2025: Is it still a good hedge?

Gold hit its 39th record high of 2025, closing September at US$3,825/oz, up 12% for the month and 47% year-to-date - its best annual return since 1979, according to the World Gold Council.

World Bank ups India's FY26 growth forecast to 6.5%, lowers FY27 projection

India, however, is expected to remain the world's fastest-growing major economy, supported by continued strength in consumption growth

GST cuts, Navratri drive 5.8% surge in passenger vehicle sales: Fada

Sales were muted in the first three weeks of September but surged after September 22, when the revised goods and services tax (GST) rates took effect, the association said

Realty's next address: Towers, tunnels, transit to sculpt Mumbai's future

Experts point to micro-markets in Uran, Ulwe, Panvel in Navi Mumbai, Versova, Vikhroli, the Andheri West-Gorai belt, the Palghar region, and Bhiwandi

Sebi to deploy AI tool to track misleading ads, finfluencer content

Sebi is deploying an AI tool, R(AI)DAR, to track misleading ads and finfluencer content, enhancing investor protection and monitoring social media for illegal financial promotions

GST 3.0: Govt plans automated refunds on lines of income-tax system

Priya, however, refused to give a deadline. "We will have consultations to be done, adequate safeguards have to be put in place

Stock Market close: Sensex rises 136 pts, Nifty at 25,108; Realty, OMCs gain; FMCG, PSBs drag

Sensex Today | Stock Market close, October 7, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 index rose 0.47 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 index rose 0.31 per cent

John Clarke, Michel Devoret, John Martinis win 2025 Physics Nobel Prize

The Academy said that this year's Nobel Prize in Physics has provided opportunities for developing the next generation of quantum technology

Vodafone Idea soars 42% since September, hits 8-month high; here's why

Vodafone Idea rallied 8 per cent to ₹9.20, its highest level since February 10, 2025, on the BSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade amid heavy volumes

DGCA seeks Boeing response after emergency system glitch on Air India jet

The crew of the aircraft - which was flying from the northern Indian city of Amritsar to Birmingham, UK - detected deployment of the power system

Sony WH-1000XM6 review: Foldable form, refined sound, unmatched ANC

Sony WH-1000XM6 improves on its predecessor with better sound, foldable design, and refined controls while retaining best-in-class ANC performance

Medanta, Max: Analysts pick best hospital stocks to buy post CGHS revision

The CGHS rate revision could lift hospital chains' revenues and margins, say analysts. Here are the listed stocks set to benefit most from the policy update

Govt 'probes' Adani Defence for tax evasion on missile parts imports

Adani Defence Systems and Technologies is one of the smaller businesses of the coal-to-airports conglomerate of billionaire Gautam Adani

India's real estate turns premium: ₹1 Cr+ homes form 52% of Q3 home sales

Knight Frank reports premium housing up 15% YoY; sub-₹1 Cr sales fall to 48% amid shift to larger, high-end properties.

Do kids even need cough syrups? Doctors say they may do more harm than good

The recent child deaths in MP and Rajasthan have reignited debate on whether cough syrups are safe or even effective for kids or are they a needless and risky habit?

Can Ola's rare-earth-free motor power India's self-reliant EV revolution?

By replacing rare-earth magnets with ferrite, Ola aims to make EVs cheaper, locally sourced, and less reliant on Chinese supply chains. But key engineering hurdles remain

NPCI to roll out biometric authentication for digital payments from Oct 8

The move follows recent guidelines from the Reserve Bank of India permitting alternative methods of authentication and will mark a departure from the current system

Apple iPhone 17 review: The upgrade that finally made me ditch my iPhone 13

I have been using an iPhone 13 since its launch in 2021, but after testing the iPhone 17, I can say the upgrades in camera, battery, and Apple Intelligence finally make it worth the switch

When parents fight: How divorce, conflict shape a child's mind and health

From anxiety and depression to risky behaviour, children face long-term fallout when parents fight; experts say calm co-parenting and support can make all the difference

TCS vs Infosys vs HCL Tech: Here's the best IT stock for your portfolio

Infosys, TCS, HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra are scheduled to announce Q2FY26 results in the next 10 days; here's a technical check on these 4 IT shares.

India faces world's highest long-term risk from chikungunya: Study

A global BMJ study using machine learning maps shows India could face the greatest long-term impact of chikungunya, with millions at risk of chronic disability

Delulu by design: How your brain invents reality to keep you alive

A new study finds that the brain's visual cortex doesn't just record the world, it invents missing details using special 'illusion-encoding' neurons

Nobel 2025: Discovery that could stop your body from attacking itself

The 2025 Nobel in Medicine honours the discovery of regulatory T-cells, which are the body's immune 'security guards' that could transform treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancer

Trump credits tariffs for halting India-Pak clash, touts 'peacekeeper' role

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Donald Trump said that if he did not have the power of tariffs, at least four of the seven wars would have been raging

Brokerages upbeat on LG Electronics IPO: GMP up 28%; should you subscribe?

Early grey market trends reflect strong investor interest ahead of the launch of the LG Electronics India IPO

Stocks to Watch today, Oct 7: LTIMindtree, Bank of India, HCL Tech, OIL

Stocks to Watch today, October 7, 2025: From Bank of India, HCL Tech to Eternal, here is a list of stocks that will be in focus

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Life insurance; check stocks, target here

India's life insurance industry is set to deliver resilient growth, improve profitability, and strengthen cash flow visibility over the long term, Motilal Oswal said

Tea growers in rain-soaked Bengal stare at heavy losses as production dips

Information from the tea belt is still trickling in, but industry officials say bushes have been lost in certain gardens, and infrastructure has sustained damage

India's first private-sector nuclear tender plagued by cost, funding issues

There are 687 queries bothering bidders, documents show, with financing being the thorn, followed by issues of cost over high service charges by NPCIL

Slightly slower but India's GDP growth likely stayed strong in Q2

A favourable base effect and low deflator growth which boosted the headline figure in Q1 is likely to have continued in Q2 - though less pronounced

Adani Group to invest ₹30,000 cr more in Navi Mumbai airport expansion

Passenger operations at the Adani Group's Navi Mumbai International Airport to begin in December, with PM Modi set to inaugurate the first phase

Datanomics: H-1B visa hopefuls face longer waits amid US govt shutdown

The new H-1B visa petitions are likely to be hampered the most since the Department of Labor (DOL) - which certifies labor condition applications (LCAs) required for H-1Bs - has shut down its systems

GCCs & IT services: Can collaboration amid global headwinds avert a crisis?

Global corporations, including JP Morgan, Fidelity International, Barclays Bank, Lowe's, Lufthansa, McDonald's, and Cargill, are expanding their delivery centres in India

Why India needs more engineers in power, not just in classrooms

As India struggles to build its manufacturing sector and quality physical infra, we could consider what leadership role engineers should play in politics and the administration, writes T N Ninan

Eli Lilly to pump $1 billion into India to boost contract manufacturing

The US pharma major to set up a manufacturing and supply hub in Hyderabad as part of a $1 billion investment aimed at boosting contract production in India

AI widely used in Op Sindoor, military LLM to be ready in 6 months: Army

Military AI tools to be deployed along all borders as required, says senior Indian Army officer

Bihar election dates announced: Polling on Nov 6, 11, result on Nov 14

The last date for making nominations for the first phase will be October 17, whereas nominations for the second phase should be made by October 20

What is the toxic DEG found in Coldrif cough syrup: All you need to know

DEG contamination in Coldrif cough syrup from Tamil Nadu has triggered state bans and a national probe amid fears of child deaths linked to toxic medicines

Stock market close highlights: Sensex rises 583 pts; Nifty at 25,077; IT, private banks lead rally

Sensex Today | Stock Market close highlights: In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices were trading higher by 0.89 per cent and 0.28 per cent, respectively

Apple iPhone Air review: Slimmest iPhone is more than just a design flair

Apple's iPhone Air proves slim can still mean powerful, balancing design and performance - though its ultra-thin profile leaves room for some noticeable trade-offs