Infosys secures $1.59 billion contract from UK's NHS Business Services Authority to replace payroll platform. The 15-year deal is a big win for India's second-largest IT firm amidst global economic challenges and shifting immigration rules. Infosys will build a new data-driven workforce management platform to manage payroll for 1.9 million employees.
Dhanteras 2025, the festival of Diwali, is fast approaching. This five-day long celebration begins with Dhanteras, a day dedicated to buying gold, silver, and other items that symbolize wealth and prosperity. The festivities continue with Narak Chaturdashi, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. This year, Narak Chaturdashi falls on the same day as Diwali, October 20. Diw
Gem and jewellery exports rose by 6.55% to USD 2,914.29 million in September, driven by festive and wedding season demand. The first half of 2025-26 saw a growth of 3.66% at USD 14.09 billion. Key markets like the UAE, Hong Kong, and the UK showed consistent growth. However, exports to the US declined by 40.28% due to tariff-related issues. GJEPC is advocating for relief
S&P Global Ratings report forecasts India's top companies to double capital expenditure in next 5 years, reaching $800 billion by 2030. Infrastructure investments, government policies, and stable political climate support this growth. Comparison to China's capex trajectory in 2000s highlights potential for sustained growth and avoiding excess.
Bank of Maharashtra recorded a 23.09% YoY growth in profit in Q2 FY26, reporting a net profit of Rs 1,633 crore. The bank also saw a 15.71% YoY increase in Net Interest Income, reaching Rs 3,248 crore. Its total income for the quarter was Rs 5,63,909 crore, showing a 14.20% growth.
Longevity is the latest trend in health and wellness, with Bryan Johnson and David Sinclair at the forefront. While there are many fads, simple lifestyle changes like exercise have lasting effects. French biochemist Jessie Inchauspé, the Glucose Goddess, reveals the secret to a longer lifespan - regular physical movement, a practice known by our ancestors for centuries.
Iconic actress Diane Keaton, known for her roles in "Annie Hall" and "The Godfather," passed away at 79 in California. She battled cancer twice and struggled with bulimia nervosa, using her platform to raise awareness. Her close friend revealed she appeared shockingly thin before her death, possibly due to an undisclosed medical condition.
Google has joined forces with Indian companies Adani Enterprises and Bharti Airtel to invest $15 billion in building a data centre in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This partnership will support India's AI Mission and provide advanced infrastructure and connectivity. Adani and Google will also collaborate on a next-generation data centre campus and green energy infrastructure.
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, has been named the happiest city in the world according to the 2025 Time Out Index. Its well-designed cityscape, diverse food, and sports culture make it a multicultural hub. With a high safety ranking and affordability, 93% of residents say they are happiest living there.
F1 The Movie, starring Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, will hit Apple TV on December 12, 2025. The film has been a huge commercial success, grossing $629 million at the global box office. It was also backed by real-life Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton. Apple TV's decision to prioritize a long IMAX run before streaming has been praised by fans.
The rise of Korean culture, specifically K-pop and K-dramas, has been driven by the popularity of OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. The success of recent dramas like Squid Game and Pachinko has made household names and high earners out of actors like Lee Jung Jae and Lee Min Ho, with the former earning $1 million per episode.
Taylor Swift's latest album 'The Life of a Showgirl' has propelled her net worth past $2 billion, making her the richest female musician in the world. Her extensive 'Eras Tour' became the highest-grossing tour of all time, earning over $2 billion in revenue. The accompanying movie, "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," also became the highest-grossing concert film.
IREDA, a state-owned PSU, saw a 41% rise in net profit to Rs 549 crore in Q2 due to increased income. Revenue and loan book also grew by 26% and 31% respectively, while loan sanctions rose by 145%. The company's CMD credits this growth to efficient execution and emphasis on clean energy.
Cochin Shipyard (CSL) secures a Rs 2,000 crore order from a European client for 6 LNG-powered container vessels. Stock price rises as AGM reveals a strong order book of Rs 21,000 crore and 74 vessels on order, with 50 currently under construction. Formal contract signing expected soon.
Bengaluru solidifies its position as India's startup hub with 55 entrepreneurs from the city making it to the Hurun India Under 35 list. Mumbai and Delhi follow with 29 and 22 entrepreneurs respectively. Bengaluru also leads in the number of companies headed by entrepreneurs under 35. Majority of the featured entrepreneurs are self-made, collectively overseeing enterprises worth $443 billion
Google to invest $15 billion in Andhra Pradesh, India over 5 years for an AI hub, making it the largest investment outside of the US. The 1-gigawatt data centre in Visakhapatnam will help meet the demand for AI services. Microsoft and Amazon have also invested in India's digital infrastructure. This move is seen as a strategic advantage in the era of data being the new oil.
Doug Lebda, founder of LendingTree, passed away at 55 due to an accident. Scott Peyree will take over as his successor. Lebda was a compassionate and curious visionary who made friends easily. He was involved in politics and was a respected entrepreneur who taught an entrepreneurship class. He will be remembered as a true friend and great leader in the financial services industry.
As world leaders gathered in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh for the Gaza peace summit, a light exchange between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stole the spotlight.
HCLTech's Q2 results featured a $100 million AI revenue, large deal wins, and reduced reliance on H-1B visas. Nomura predicts the company will surpass its 3-5% FY26 revenue growth guidance. Other highlights include a 5.9% growth projection, improved EBIT margins, $100 million in AI revenue, and two large closed deals.
Reliance Industries will release its Q2 results on October 17, with experts expecting good YoY growth but a softer QoQ increase in revenue and profit. The results will be available on regulatory filings, NSE, BSE, and financialexpress.com. In the last quarter, the company reported a net profit of Rs 26,944 crore, with a significant gain from the sale of a stake in Asian Paints.
Haryana government appoints OP Singh as acting DGP after suicide of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who named Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor in suicide note. Kapoor sent on leave amid mounting pressure from opposition and citizens. SIT investigating case. Rahul Gandhi offers condolences to Kumar's family. OP Singh is the brother-in-law of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Indian MBBS student Rahul Ghosaliya, from Jaipur, Rajasthan, is in critical condition in Kazakhstan and has been on a ventilator for over a week. Support groups are calling for aid from the Indian Government, while the Indian Embassy is closely monitoring his condition and has recommended transferring him to a Neurology Hospital.
KEC International's share price rose by 4% after securing new orders worth Rs 1,174 crore for Transmission & Distribution projects in India and the Middle East. The company's MD & CEO, Vimal Kejriwal, stated that these orders will drive their targeted growth. In Q1 FY26, KEC International reported a net profit of Rs 124.60 crore, an increase of 42.26% YoY.
Taylor Swift, the wealthiest female artist, is making waves with her new album 'Life of A Showgirl' and her engagement to Travis Kelce. She also announced the release of her record-breaking global concert, Eras Tour, in a docuseries called 'The Eras Tour | The Final Show'. The series will be streaming on JioHotstar in December.
A 23-year-old Hindu student from Nepal, Bipin Joshi, was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists during a deadly attack while on an agriculture internship in Israel. Known for his heroic act on the day of the attack, his remains were handed over to his family after two years.
A huge chunk of a road near Bilkhiriya village on the Bhopal Eastern Bypass collapsed on Monday afternoon. It resulted in a crater nearly 30 feet deep and over 100 meters wide. The incident occurred between 12 noon and 1 pm, near the bridge connecting Mandideep to Intkhedi.
Satyajit Shergill, nephew of Amrita Shergill and a renowned artist, passed away at 90. His Bhog and Antim Ardas will be held on October 14. He was deeply inspired by his aunt and developed his own style of abstract painting. Despite coming from a family of distilleries, he pursued his passion for art and was known for his love for reading.
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 509, a bill introduced by Senator Anna Caballero that aimed to enhance the state's response to transnational repression. The bill faced opposition from Hindu and Indian-American communities, while some from the Sikh community saw it as a protection against political violence allegedly orchestrated by India.
Tata Motors' stock dropped by 40% in one hour, alarming investors. However, this was due to a technical adjustment caused by the company's demerger on October 14. The split will create two independent companies, but it does not result in any actual loss for shareholders. This is a standard practice and not a cause for concern.
London-based infrastructure investor Actis, which has already deployed over $2 billion in India, is now exploring ways to double its investments in the country in the next three to four years.
KEC International, a global infrastructure EPC major, has received new orders worth Rs 1,174 crore for T&D projects in India and the Middle East. The company has secured major contracts in India and Saudi Arabia, focusing on private developers and the Middle East market. With these new orders, KEC's YTD order intake has reached Rs 14,000 crore.
Hollywood actor Andy Samberg, previously known as David, revealed in a resurfaced TikTok video that he changed his name at the age of 5. In a 2016 interview, he shared that his mother was open-minded enough to change it. The Internet was surprised by this revelation, with some believing that Andy was a better fit for the actor.
Savitri Jindal, the matriarch of the OP Jindal Group, has officially joined the billionaire club with a net worth of Rs 3.5 lakh crore. She is the third richest person in India, behind only Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. The Jindal Group, which spans industries such as steel, power, cement, and infrastructure, is now run by her four sons. Savitri Jindal's real estate portfolio, including
Tata Motors shareholders are marking an important day as the record date for the company's demerger is today. The new entity, TMLCV will be listing on both BSE and NSE. Shareholders will receive one equity share in TMLCV for every one share of Tata Motors held on the record date, affecting the price of Tata Motors' ex-CV.
Motilal Oswal gives a 'Buy' rating and Rs 1,800 target price for LG Electronics India, predicting a 58% stock value increase in 12 months. Strong market position, premiumisation and localisation strategies, and a wide distribution network make it well-equipped to capitalise on growth in the Indian consumer durables market.
The Indian stock market started positively, following global cues and improved India-U.S. trade relations. Sensex and Nifty saw slight gains, while Nifty Bank opened lower. President Trump's hint at reducing tariffs on China has boosted investor sentiment. Key factors to watch out for are top gainers, laggards, and technical outlook for a volatile session
As the US government shutdown looks likely to enter a third straight week, reports say nearly 750,000 federal employees have been furloughed.
HCLTech's Q2FY26 results showed a 5% sequential rise in consolidated revenue to Rs 31,942 crore, along with an 11% year-on-year increase. Brokerages have shared their views on the stock, with Nomura staying bullish with a 'Buy' rating and 11% upside potential, while Nuvama has a Hold rating.
Carrie Elizabeth Romney, sister-in-law of former Senator Mitt Romney, was found dead in Los Angeles at the age of 64. Officials are unsure if she jumped or fell from a building near a shopping mall and hotel. The cause of death is still undetermined, pending toxicology tests. No foul play is suspected.
Alec Baldwin, already having faced controversy for his involvement in the Rust movie shooting, crashed his wife's white Range Rover into a tree in the Hamptons. He explained the incident on Instagram, claiming a garbage truck cut in front of him. Photos show the damaged car and the Baldwin brothers standing outside.
"Kantara Chapter 1, the Rishab Shetty period action-thriller, has crossed the Rs 500 crore mark worldwide in just 12 days. Despite a weekday slump, the film has broken all records held by Indian films in 2025. With strong female leads and a reversal of traditional gender roles, it continues to dominate the box office, second only to Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava."
Bollywood lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar has openly criticised the reception given to Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister in Uttar Pradesh. On Monday, he took to X to express his dismay over the warm welcome given to Amir Khan Muttaqi, questioning why a representative of a group widely condemned for terrorism was being honoured in India.
Former Biden advisor praises California Governor for vetoing controversial bill targeting Hindus and Indians, recognizing Diwali as a statewide holiday. The bill was opposed by various groups for its vague terminology and potential to harm immigrant communities. Governor Newsom stated that the issue should be addressed through administrative action and was praised for his decision.
During the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt, US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s field marshal Asim Munir for their role in bringing peace to Gaza.
PM Modi hailed the release of 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas for over two years and showed support towards Trump's efforts for peace in the region. MEA said it supports the Gaza ceasefire agreement and reaffirms its commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East.
Indian officials will visit the US to finalize a trade agreement by November-end. The talks were paused due to US tariffs, but have since resumed. Both sides are working towards reducing tariffs and increasing investments. The deal is crucial for Indian exporters, as trade between the two countries reached $212.3 billion in 2024.
The government has launched the PM GatiShakti platform to provide private sector access to non-sensitive datasets for infrastructure planning and investment decisions. It also includes a new digital platform, PM GatiShakti - Offshore, to support India's Blue Economy and green energy transition. This platform integrates data from multiple ministries and departments for informed decision-making.
Gautam Solar, a solar module maker, is expanding its business by entering the EPC sector and developing in-house solutions. It also plans to backward integrate through a solar cell manufacturing facility to enhance supply chain efficiency and ensure consistent quality. The company aims to reach a capacity of 5 GW by 2025 and raise funds through internal accruals and an IPO.
The Bombay High Court has made changes to its interim order in the Kirloskar trademark dispute, including the phrase "or licensing". This came after an application by Kirloskar Brothers (KBL) to correct the original order. The dispute involves the usage of the "Kirloskar" trademark between Atul and Rahul Kirloskar of KPL and Sanjay Kirloskar of KBL.
Sebi issues new rules for listed companies to provide minimum information for approval of related party transactions, including explaining the benefits for the company and disclosing any loans or investments involved. The regulator received requests for relaxation from the Industry Standards Forum.