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Odds of rate hike at RBI’s October MPC meet on the rise: Economists
October 5, 2026
Odds of rate hike at RBI’s October MPC meet on the rise: Economists
Economists expect the RBI’s inflation mandate and tighter liquidity conditions to increase the likelihood of rate hikes in October and…
IOC expands Xtreme Weather Grade diesel supply to Army’s Eastern Command
October 4, 2026
IOC expands Xtreme Weather Grade diesel supply to Army’s Eastern Command
Indian Oil Corporation has dispatched its first rake of Xtreme Weather Grade high-speed diesel for the Army’s Eastern Command, extending…
Rupee gains 19 paise, ends at 95.80 against US dollar
October 4, 2026
Rupee gains 19 paise, ends at 95.80 against US dollar
The rupee gained 19 paise to close at 95.80 against the US dollar, supported by improved global risk sentiment and…
Sensex gains 315 points, Nifty up 77 as crude eases, US-Iran deal hopes lift sentiment
October 4, 2026
Sensex gains 315 points, Nifty up 77 as crude eases, US-Iran deal hopes lift sentiment
Indian equity markets rebounded on Friday, with the Sensex gaining 315 points and the Nifty adding 77 points, amid easing…
UPI MDR is not a tax or surcharge, says Nirmala Sitharaman
October 4, 2026
UPI MDR is not a tax or surcharge, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the proposed 0.4 per cent MDR on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 is not…
India credit card spending growth slows in August as competition intensifies
October 4, 2026
India credit card spending growth slows in August as competition intensifies
India’s credit card spending growth slowed in August, with HSBC and Jefferies flagging muted momentum and profitability pressures. Card additions…
Govt evaluating financial bids for IDBI Bank strategic sale: Sources
October 2, 2026
Govt evaluating financial bids for IDBI Bank strategic sale: Sources
The government is evaluating revised financial bids from Fairfax Financial Holdings and Emirates NBD for a 60.72 per cent stake…
Ekkaa Electronics files papers for Rs 725 crore IPO
October 2, 2026
Ekkaa Electronics files papers for Rs 725 crore IPO
Ekkaa Electronics has filed draft papers with Sebi to raise Rs 725 crore through an IPO, comprising a fresh issue…
Rupee rises 14 paise to 95.85 against US dollar in early trade
October 1, 2026
Rupee rises 14 paise to 95.85 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee gained 14 paise to 95.85 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by positive domestic…
Brent crude hovers around $106 amid hopes of Strait of Hormuz deal
October 1, 2026
Brent crude hovers around $106 amid hopes of Strait of Hormuz deal
Oil prices fell as reports of US-Iran talks raised hopes of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing supply disruptions.…