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The planned route will cover Anantapur, Guntakal, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Solapur and Kalyan before arriving in Mumbai. Indian Railways’ second Vande Bharat sleeper train service is all set to start in the coming days. South Western Railway (SWR) has proposed November 1, the occasion of Karnataka Rajyotsava, for the inaugural special run of the new Bengaluru-Mumbai … Read more

In equity markets, holding duration dictates net returns. By Archit GuptaMost investors spend weeks deciding what to buy. Very few spend even an hour planning how they will sell. Yet the tax on an investment is charged when you realize your gains, not when you deploy your capital.This gap matters today more than ever. India … Read more

 At the upper end of this range, the IPO values Jio Platforms at approximately $108 billion. Jio IPO subscription: Jio Platforms Ltd’s Rs 30,213-crore initial public offering (IPO) received bids worth more than Rs 50,000 crore by mid-afternoon on Wednesday.Investors subscribed to 2.35 times the shares available on the first day. The issue had already … Read more

Tech giants’ AI spending to exceed $1 trillion in 2027 Big tech firms are set to splurge over $1 trillion on AI infrastructure in 2027 as demand for computing power continues to grow faster than supply, according to a report by UBS.The investment boom is also helping boost US economic growth, even as companies face … Read more

SBI identifies 3,897 customer records in dark web data exposure NEW DELHI: The State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday said that it has identified 3,897 customer records containing personally identifiable information (PII) in data suspected to have been exposed on the dark web. The bank has launched a detailed investigation to establish the authenticity, … Read more

SpaceX revenue surges 161% to $14.6 billion in Q3 SpaceX’s Super Intelligence business has become the biggest driver of the company’s latest quarterly growth, helping Elon Musk’s aerospace company report a net profit of $4.4 billion in the July-September quarter.Revenue more than doubled from a year earlier, rising 161 per cent to $14.6 billion, while … Read more

On September 22, 2026, the ITAT Jaipur ruled in the retired bank employee’s favour. (Image for representative purpose only) Leave encashment is tax-free up to a limit for non-government employees. While the limit was earlier Rs 3 lakh, it was revised to Rs 25 lakh in 2023. There is no such upper limit for government … Read more

Stock market began the session in green, with GIFT Nifty signalling a positive opening after BSE Sensex and Nifty fell more than 1% in the last trading session. Global cues offer some support, as Asian shares rise following gains on Wall Street and strong early corporate earnings. However, elevated crude oil prices, Middle East supply … Read more

Top stocks to buy or sell today Stock market recommendations: Premier Energies, Jio Financial Services, and ICICI Life Insurance have been identified as top stocks to sell today by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan for October 21, 2026. He sees ABB as a buy call. Let’s take a look:Premier Energies: Sell … Read more

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said India and the United States were “pretty close” to finalising a trade deal after more than a year of negotiations. He further added that the agreement “could be a much different kind of deal”.“They want to make a deal. We’re going to … Read more

Oil prices climb over 1% (representative image) Oil prices rose on Wednesday as traders weighed concerns over Middle East supplies amid growing risks to shipping in the Red Sea and threats to oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.Brent crude futures climbed $1.34, or 1.23 per cent, to $110.10 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) … Read more

A postgraduate timetable runs from noon to 8 pm, fitting study blocks around time for building businesses (Generative image) BENGALURU: Classrooms have been carved out of office space inside a WeWork building on Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru. A postgraduate timetable runs from noon to 8 pm, fitting study blocks around time for building businesses. Shrey … Read more

“We are in an inflection moment for SpaceX across launch, connectivity and superintelligence,” Musk said. Elon Musk’s business empire could be heading towards a major consolidation, with SpaceX and Tesla setting up special committees to discuss a possible merger. Musk confirmed the talks on Tuesday, saying he viewed combining the two companies favourably, although any … Read more

The gap is also visible in employees’ current workplaces. (Generative image) BENGALURU: Indian technology professionals are increasingly looking for employers that offer hands-on artificial intelligence (AI) experience and clearly defined career paths, while multinational global capability centres (GCCs) are emerging as the preferred next career move for many, according to a Talent500 survey. Talent500 is … Read more

Officials said the decision to introduce independent inspections followed repeated passenger complaints. (Image for representative purpose only) The food quality on trains may see an improvement with the Quality Council of India (QCI) looking to appoint certified professionals to carry out independent, technology-enabled checks of food safety and hygiene at railway stations and aboard trains … Read more

Brent crude hovers near $110 per barrel Oil prices hovered near $110 a barrel on Tuesday as traders assessed the impact of Washington’s decision to ease some restrictions on Russian energy exports, while fresh attacks claimed by Yemen’s Houthis against Saudi targets added to concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East.WTI crude was … Read more

Healthcare stocks were among the biggest gainers Wall Street’s main indexes traded higher on Tuesday, with healthcare stocks reaching a record high and easing oil prices supporting sentiment as investors assessed corporate earnings and lingering concerns over artificial intelligence spending.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.97% to 52,468.06, while the S&P 500 gained 0.42% to … Read more

Sir Dorabji Tata Trust files response to commissioner MUMBAI: Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) on Monday filed its response with Maharashtra Charity Commissioner (MCC) to complaints lodged by trustees Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh, meeting the extended October 19 deadline for its submission.The complaints sought an inquiry into SDTT’s administration and governance, including the appointments … Read more

In his resignation letter to Noel, Bhat described his tenure on Trent’s board as a “pleasure and privilege” MUMBAI: Harish Bhat, a long-serving Tata executive, has resigned from Trent, the retailer chaired by Noel Tata, citing growing personal and professional commitments.Bhat, 63, served on Trent’s board for 12 years. An alumnus of BITS Pilani and … Read more

Spot gold is drawing some support from buoyant US treasuries and reduced possibility of October Fed rate hike. Gold price prediction today:Gold prices are finding some support but the upside is capped by high crude oil prices, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan. Here’s his detailed analysis: Gold Performance: Spot gold … Read more

China’s unemployed are pretending to go to work every day, here’s why Tired of relatives asking, “So, where are you working now?” Some young Chinese adults have found an unusual way to dodge the question — getting dressed, leaving home on time and heading out for the day.But there is one catch: they have no … Read more

Women need to take charge of their financial decisions while society to move on from patriarchal mindset “He died at 40. She couldn’t even access his digital life.”A wealth adviser recounted the story of a client who did not know her husband’s banking passwords and was “forced into an exhausting battle, navigating government offices, collecting … Read more

Trump invoked Section 115 of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 to issue the waiver. What does US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions on Russia and tariffs on countries buying oil from Moscow really mean for India? The US decision to waive the proposed sanctions under the Lindsey … Read more

On October 6, 2026, the Delhi High Court ruled in the man’s favour, providing him relief by cancelling the entire tax demand notice. (Image for representative purpose only) What happens if your PAN Card is misused and the entry shows up in your Form 26AS, prompting an income tax notice and tax demand way above … Read more

Apple’s strong showing comes even as competition between it and Samsung has  intensified in India. Apple is growing big in India with its business crossing the Rs 1 lakh crore revenue mark in FY2026. Both sales and profits grew at a faster pace than the previous year. The performance came even as the broader market … Read more