Business & Economy · Nov 2, 2026
Provisional government data show gross GST receipts jumped 22.9 percent in October to ₹2.31 lakh crore, driven by a 42 percent rise in import-related taxes and stronger domestic sales ahead of Diwali. The windfall helps fiscal math now, but officials and analysts caution the boost may not be durable.
Business & Economy · Oct 31, 2026
India benchmark indices ended October with a rebound, led by heavy buying in banking, consumer and select IT names after global rate signals and easing crude oil pressure lifted sentiment. Domestic flows and festive demand underpinned the rally.
Business & Economy · Oct 30, 2026
Shipments of diesel from Indian refineries jumped in October, driven by tight global supplies and elevated international margins. The surge helps offset a rising crude import bill, but strong domestic demand and export levies will shape how much India can sell overseas.
Business & Economy · Oct 29, 2026
Indian equity benchmarks slipped on October 29, 2026, as investors booked profits after a recent rally and assessed monetary policy risks and global market volatility. Financial stocks led declines while domestic data and corporate earnings kept trading cautious.
Business & Economy · Oct 28, 2026
Tata Motors subsidiary reached a controlling shareholding in Italy’s Iveco after a voluntary tender offer closed with acceptances that push its holding to about 89.4 percent, making the deal unconditional and opening the path to delisting and integration.
Business & Economy · Oct 26, 2026
Indian benchmark indices recovered on October 26, 2026, after a four day slide, with metal, pharma and ports stocks leading gains. Traders said a pullback in Brent crude and a string of corporate results underpinned the rally, but elevated volatility indicators and geopolitical risks leave the rally fragile.
Business & Economy · Oct 25, 2026
Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn a net Rs 48,056 crore from Indian equities so far in October, taking 2026 cumulative outflows past Rs 3.08 lakh crore. Analysts point to high crude prices, Middle East tensions, weak corporate earnings and global rate pressures as the main drivers.
Business & Economy · Oct 25, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 25 inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India’s greenfield data campus and a cybersecurity training institute near Bhubaneswar, a move regulators say will strengthen payment-system resilience and create opportunities for local technology and services firms.
Business & Economy · Oct 24, 2026
Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Donald Tusk agreed to deepen economic cooperation and aim to double two way trade from about USD 6.3 billion by 2030, while signing measures to expand defence industry collaboration, energy and high technology links.
Business & Economy · Oct 24, 2026
Jio Platforms closed its three day initial public offering with record demand on October 23, 2026, attracting bids worth more than Rs 7.4 lakh crore and setting new benchmarks for India equity market appetite and liquidity dynamics.
Business & Economy · Oct 23, 2026
Vikram Solar said its 9 GW N type TOPCon solar cell facility at Gangaikondan, Tamil Nadu, will begin producing cells in December 2026. The move brings India closer to an integrated domestic solar supply chain and could ease reliance on imported cells for large scale projects.
Business & Economy · Oct 23, 2026
The Wadhwani Innovation Network at IIT Bombay, in partnership with the Manipal Government of Karnataka Bioincubator, launched a competitive non dilutive grant program on October 23, 2026 offering up to Rs 1 crore to de risk technology translation for Indian health and bio startups. The move aims to accelerate commercialization of lab stage innovations and strengthen India’s bioeconomy pipeline.
Business & Economy · Oct 22, 2026
Minutes from the Reserve Bank of India monetary policy meeting published October 22 show policymakers moved to a calibrated tightening stance and flagged scope for additional rate rises to tame inflation, a shift that could tighten borrowing costs for households and companies ahead of year end.
Business & Economy · Oct 22, 2026
Jio Platforms Ltd’s Rs 30,213 crore initial public offering was fully subscribed within hours, driven by heavy institutional demand and large anchor bookings. The blockbuster opening lifts market expectations for primary issuance and intensifies debate over retail participation and pricing ahead of listing.
Business & Economy · Oct 21, 2026
Minutes released October 21 from the Reserve Bank of India’s October MPC meeting detail growing concern over oil driven price pressures, a shift to a calibrated tightening stance and market repositioning that sent bond yields higher and tightened financial conditions.