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Tech Mahindra's Q2 revenue grew 3% QoQ to ₹16,180 crore, with net profit up over 8%. The board declared an interim dividend of ₹15 per share for FY27, reflecting strong business momentum and a 7.2% annual growth in constant currency terms.
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The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB Technician answer keys 2026 for Grade 1 Signal and Grade 3 exams. Candidates can check their responses and submit objections by October 22, 2026, through official RRB websites.
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The State Bank of India has released the SBI PO Mains Result 2026. Candidates can check their scores and download the result PDF from the official SBI website. Learn how to access your result and understand the cutoff details here.
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TISS Mumbai will host its two-day Literature Festival 2026 as part of the TISS Navati celebrations. The event features panel discussions, film screenings, poetry, art exhibitions, and cultural performances by students on themes like youth in literature and cinema.
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Jio Platforms plans a ₹30,213 crore IPO with shares priced between ₹1,065 and ₹1,119. Chairman Akash Ambani aims to capture a large part of India's $1.4 trillion digital economy by 2031 through Jio's extensive 5G network and affordable data services.
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Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has started online registration for SSLC Exam 1, 2027. Schools must register students by November 11, 2026, via the official portal. The tentative exam timetable runs from March 22 to April 5, 2027.
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Persistent Systems reported a 27% decline in net profit for Q2 of fiscal year 2026-27 due to shrinking margins and rising costs. The company's total contract value reached $633 million during this period.
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On October 15, 2026, Indian stock markets saw significant movements with Tech Mahindra rising 4.7%, Reliance Industries gaining 3%, and Nestle India dropping nearly 8%. Tata Communications led midcap gains after strong quarterly profits.
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Women BJP MPs have urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to refer Congress MP Bimol Akoijam's sexual harassment case to the Parliament Ethics Committee after JNU dismissed him following an inquiry. The MPs criticize Congress leaders for their silence on the issue.
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Wipro's net profit declined by nearly 5% quarter-on-quarter to ₹3,200 crore in Q2 FY27, despite a 1.12% sequential rise in revenue to ₹24,753 crore. Year-on-year, revenue grew 9.06%, while profit fell 1.92%.
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The Sensex surged 1,534 points and the Nifty closed near 23,000 on October 15, 2026, driven by positive investor sentiment after Jio Platforms announced its IPO dates. Key sectors like IT, banking, and oil & gas saw gains despite weak global cues.
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SRFTI students have been on an indefinite sit-in since September 28, demanding Vice Chancellor Santosh Ajmera's resignation and an independent inquiry into campus violence. They seek immediate intervention from the Chairman and authorities to resume classes and activities safely.
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Life cycle funds with 5, 10, and 15-year maturities are gaining traction, though from a small base. September saw an 18-fold rise in net inflows, led by new scheme launches, but these funds still represent less than 1% of the mutual fund market.
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Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC has announced October 16, 2026, as the record date for Income Distribution cum Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) in four mutual fund schemes. The IDCW amounts vary between Direct and Regular plans and depend on distributable surplus availability.
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Private schools in Punjab closed in several districts due to a bandh called after anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was murdered. The bandh saw market closures and protests demanding government accountability and a CBI probe.
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Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) reported a 10.21% increase in net profit to ₹1,958.4 crore in Q2 FY27. Revenue rose 23.45% to ₹7,866.41 crore. The board declared a second interim dividend of ₹1.15 per share, with a record date of October 23, 2026.
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Yogeesh N, head of mathematics at Tumkur University’s Government First Grade College, earned a spot in the 2026 World's Top 2% Scientists list. Despite limited facilities and a full-time teaching job, his research in applied mathematics and international collaborations have gained global recognition.
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The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre regarding a plea that demands transparency in NEET PG 2026 by disclosing candidates' recorded responses, correct answers, and exam questions. This move aims to ensure fair evaluation for all candidates.
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