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In this issue

October 13, 2025

Jury still out on Tata Sons listing

THE JURY IS out on Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group's public statement exhorting the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to push Tata Sons to list.

1 mins

Fresh commerce 2.0 rewires the farm-to-fork strategy

AFTER YEARS OF turbulence and shutdowns — from Otipy and Fraazo to Deep Rooted — the fresh commerce segment is staging a quiet comeback.

1 mins

India Inc steps up West Asia push as trade turmoil rages

INDIAN COMPANIES ARE increasingly turning to West Asia in search of growth, as trade and tariff barriers in markets such as the US, restrict their development.

1 mins

Retail participation in IPOs sees sharp dip

THE PARTICIPATION OF retail investors in the initial public offerings (IPOs) has moderated from last year, as average gains made at the time of listing have significantly fallen from the past two years.

1 mins

3% interest subsidy to MSME exporters under new scheme

• The scheme may run for the next five years

1 mins

Close case by paying fine, ED to Flipkart

THE ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE (ED) is learnt to have offered the option of closing a FEMA violation case against e-commerce major Flipkart if the Walmart group firm admits its mistake and pays a penalty, sources aware of the develop-

1 mins

CA’s body to give data for AI model

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS’ APEX body ICAI is in discussions with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to provide financial and economic data of listed companies for India's sovereign Artificial Intelligence (AI) model.

1 mins

Gujarat’s groundnut harvest flat: SEA

SANDIP DAS New Delhi, October 12

1 mins

DGCA asks AI to reinspect RAT

AVIATION SAFETY REGULATOR DGCA has directed Air India to reinspect the RAT (emergency power source) for stowage on all aircraft whose powerconditioning modulewas replaced by the Tata Group- owned airline in recent times.

1 mins

Govt offloads 5.6 MT of rice to bulk buyers

THE GOVERNMENT'S CENTRAL-POOL of rice stocks continue to surge despite record offloading of grain through open market sales, liberal allocations to states, allocation towards ethanol production and Bharat rice initiative in the current fiscal. Open mark sales in FY26 have surpassed a record 5.6 million tonne (MT), higher than the FY25 sale of 4.63 MT.

2 mins

ICAI to recommend ways to finance homegrown MDPs

AS THE GOVERNMENT is moving fast to enable formation of multidisciplinary partnership (MDP) firms of professionals in India with necessary regulatory frameworks, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is planning to make recommendations on ways to arrange finances for proliferation and growth of such entities in India.

1 mins

India, EU vow to finalise FTA by end of the year

COMMERCE MINISTER MAY VISIT BRUSSELS LATER THIS MONTH

2 mins

EY, Microsoft launch free AI learning programme

EY AND MICROSOFT have launched the AI Skills Passport, a free online learning programme designed to build essential artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities among students and early-career professionals.

1 mins

'Mental health at workplace is no longer a taboo topic'

SHIKHAR MALHOTRA, CEO, HCL HEALTHCARE

2 mins

Muted Q2 likely for FMCG firms on GST disruptions

MOST PLAYERS SEE LOW- TO MID-SINGLE DIGIT REVENUE GROWTH

1 mins

Legacy brands make fast moves in e-3W market

M&M, Bajaj, TVS take on players with China links

1 mins

Hotel, travel bookings surge ahead of Diwali

HOSPITALITY AND TRAVEL services providers are witnessing robust demand this festive seasonin the run-up to the long Diwali weekend, registering strong bookings across urban and leisure destinations, with intercity bus services occupancy levels even touching 95-100%.

1 mins

Ericsson eyes India manufacturing, R&D for 5G, 6G

SWEDISH TELECOM GEAR maker Ericsson is preparing for the commercial rollout of 6G by 2028-2030,with artificial intelligence (Al) expected to beacore building block of next-genera-tion networks.

1 mins

Experts see better H2 for IT sector after strong TCS show

ASTRONG SHOW byTata Consultancy Services (TCS) in the September quarter—which beat estimates on revenue, margins and deal wins—has revived optimism across the IT sector, with analysts seeing early signs of a recovery in technology spending through the second half of the year.

1 mins

India Inc steps up ...

TITAN IS ALSO expanding its footprint in the region. In July,it acquired a 67% stake in Dubaibased Damas for ₹2,483 crore.

1 mins

Fresh commerce 2.0: The new model of farm delivery

IT NOW OPERATES in Bengaluru and Noida and plans to triple its footprint with 12 new transit stations for sorting and last-mile delivery. \"In fresh, quality takes precedence over speed,\"Anant Goel, founder and CEO of Handpickd, said.

2 mins

Wearables slowdown puts Boat in choppy waters

Company enters IPO season on a weak footing as parent posts 2nd year of revenue drop in FY25

3 mins

ONGC trails Zomato in market cap

STATE-OWNED ONGC, VALUED at around ₹3.10 lakh crore, now trails food delivery firm Zomato despite its stakes in subsidiaries and minority investments accounting for over a third ofits market capitalisation (m-cap), indicating India’s largest oil and gas producer is potentially undervalued.

1 mins

Festive rush, US inflation, data to steer gold prices

GOLD PRICES ARE expected to remain volatile this week as traders weigh domestic festive demand and physical market premiums to key macroeconomic data release and political developments in the US, analysts said.

1 mins

InCred Capital plans to raise ₹500 crore

MONEY MATTERS

1 mins

TATA CAPITAL TO LIST TODAY, LG INDIA TOMORROW Mega debuts test strength of Indian IPO market

RECORD IPOs SET FOR OCTOBER

1 mins

Amid relentless cyberattacks, NSE team ensures smooth ops

THE NATIONAL STOCK Exchange (NSE) faces around 170 million cyberattacks daily, requiring a dedicated team of “cyberwarriors” toworkaround the clock to ensure uninterrupted operations.

1 mins

MFs recalibrate portfolios as bond sentiment improves

ADDING LONG-DURATION PAPERS

1 mins

Global centre, local impact

NINE UK UNIVERSITIES ARE SETTING UPA CAMPUS IN INDIA, BUT AUSTRALIA'S BEST BELIEVES THAT HAVING A NON-TEACHING CENTRE CAN HAVE A BIGGER IMPACT. WHY?

2 mins

App-based forex cards for savvy travellers

WHEN PLANNING AN international trip, most Indian travellers look for a forex card with zero markup where travellers can load foreign currency at the exact interbank rate, avoiding the 2-3% markup fees in exchange rates.

2 mins

AIMA: Bridging the gap

FLEXIBLE LEARNING, SHORT COURSES ON THE RISE

2 mins

‘Inflation-linked payouts under NPS in the works’

As feedback from National Pension System (NPS) subscribers indicates reluctance to invest in annuities, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Chairman Sivasubramanian Ramann says it is looking at alternatives. Assured payouts with inflation protection and step-up systematic withdrawal plans are being vetted, Ramann tells Saikat Neogi and Prasanta Sahu. Edited excerpts.

2 mins

The Nobel goes to Machado. For Trump, there's always 2026

ONCE AGAIN, FIVE otherwise obscure individuals on the Nobel committee in Oslo, chosen by the Norwegian parliament, made controversial news today in giving out their Peace Prize, the world’s most sought-after award.

3 mins

Can UK soften tariff blow?

INDIA MUST MOVE QUICKLY ON DOMESTIC POLICY SUPPORT & SYSTEMIC REFORMS TO REAP BENEFITS

4 mins

The mirage of digital sovereignty

The push for indigenous tech is welcome, but true sovereignty will come from building products the world wants to use

3 mins

Taking a bigger bite

THE LONG QUEUES and scuffles that marked the recent launch of Apple’s iPhone 17 are seldom seen during a product launch in India.

2 mins

Protecting your car against firecrackers

SPARKS SHOULD LIGHT UP SKIES, NOT YOUR EXPENSES

1 mins

New look and safer drive, but where is the power?

POWER IS IN PRICING — THE 7-SEATER MPV THAT GETS SMALL CAR GST BENEFITS

2 mins

A boost to smart quotient

EARBUDS OFFER RICH AUDIO & ALL-DAY BATTERY LIFE

1 mins

China tells US to back off on threats

TRADE TENSIONS

1 mins

Preparations begin to ramp up aid in Gaza

A CEASEFIRE BETWEEN Israel and Hamas held in Gaza fora third day on Sunday ahead of the expected release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and an address by US President Donald Trump to Israel’s parliament.

1 mins

Pros and cons of AI in learning process

THE PLAN TO introduce AI in schools is a welcome initiative— one that has the potential to transform education and empower the children with the abilities to excel in their lives.

2 mins

Dozens killed in Pakistan-Afghan clashes, border stays closed

TENSIONS RISE AFTER ISLAMABAD DEMANDED TALIBAN ACTION AGAINST MILITANTS

2 mins

3% interest subsidy to MSME exporters

THE SUBSIDISED INTEREST rates on preand post-shipment rupee export credit for exporters were initially launched on April 1,2015, for a five-year period.

2 mins

MBBS student rape: Why was she out at night, asks Bengal CM; faces Opp fire

EVEN AS WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday said she was \"shocked\" by the alleged gangrape of a student of a private medical college in Paschim Bardhaman and assured that no accused would be spared, she raised questions over women hostellers \"venturing out so late at night\".

2 mins

Army gears for first Valley winter after Pahalgam

TAKING A SERIES of measures ahead of the Valley winter, the first after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that led to Operation Sindoor and hostilities with Pakistan, the Indian Army is strengthening the anti-infiltration grid, sealing and securing key passes, enhancing the Line of Control (LoC) fence and redeploying existing troops in the area, The Indian Express has learnt.

2 mins

NDA seals Bihar deal: BJP, JD(U) to fight in 101 seats each; Chirag’s LJP gets 29

THE NDA ON Sunday agreed to a seat-sharing formula for next month’s Bihar Assembly elections, with the BJP and the Janata Dal (United) set to contest 101 each.

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