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In September 2026, the Tata CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund led new fund offers by raising ₹544 crore. Equity schemes raised ₹998 crore, with Invesco India Pharma and Healthcare Fund leading at ₹403 crore. Overall, fund mobilization declined 67% from August.
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RBL Bank shares dropped over 7% on October 13, 2026, despite a 170% year-on-year rise in Q2 profits. The decline followed concerns over increased credit costs, equity fundraising effects, and muted earnings per share growth, impacting investor confidence.
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Polycab India shares dropped 5% after the NSE announced the removal of the stock from the Futures and Options (F&O) segment effective December 30, 2026. Existing contracts for October to December 2026 will remain tradable until expiry.
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Vaibhav Vyapaar launched its IPO from October 13 to 15, 2026, offering 77.96 lakh shares at ₹51-54 each. The IPO aims to raise ₹42.10 crore to strengthen the company’s capital base. Learn about subscription status, lot size, and company details here.
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HD Fire Protect's ₹712.31 crore IPO was fully subscribed on the first day. The offer for sale includes 2.63 crore shares by promoters. The IPO price band is ₹258 to ₹271 with a lot size of 55 shares. Shares will list on NSE and BSE on October 21.
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SBI Research suggests abolishing long-term capital gains tax on equities and extending the holding period to 2-3 years. This aims to boost long-term investments amid significant foreign investor outflows in 2026.
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On October 13, over 20 companies including ICICI Prudential Life, Tata Elxsi, Hero Motors, and Anand Rathi Share & Stock Brokers released their Q2 FY27 earnings. This report covers share movements and key updates ahead of and after the announcements.
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Foreign portfolio investors have pulled out ₹3.51 lakh crore from Indian equities since 2021. SBI Research recommends abolishing long-term capital gains tax for holdings of 2-3 years to attract more investment flows.
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JEE Main 2027 Session 1 exams are scheduled for January 22-30, 2027. Registration dates and application details are awaited. Check eligibility, syllabus, and application steps on the official NTA website jeemain.nta.nic.in.
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The National Testing Agency will open JEE Main 2027 session 1 registration by late October 2026. The exam is scheduled for January 22-30, 2027, with detailed application steps, fee structure, and required documents outlined for candidates.
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The Indian government urges states and UTs to display healthcare service rates clearly to help patients estimate costs, plan expenses, and avoid billing disputes. This move aims to improve trust in healthcare by enforcing existing regulations on price transparency.
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Students at St Agnes College in Mangaluru protested against semester exams scheduled during Dasara holidays, arguing the timing conflicts with traditional celebrations. They have sought intervention from local authorities while some students continue to take exams.
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Indian banks recently received $133 billion in NRI dollar deposits, creating a cash surplus. However, these funds are costly, and with limited good borrowers, banks face challenges in earning profits from this influx. Learn how banks manage this complex situation.
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IIT Bombay invites applications for 30 counsellor positions at its Student Wellness Centre. Eligible candidates with psychology degrees can apply online by October 17, 2026. Positions include student and senior counsellors with varying experience requirements and salaries.
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Schools in Delhi's Rohini area and Gautam Buddh Nagar, Noida, received bomb threats leading to search operations and deployment of security teams. Authorities found no suspicious items so far and continue security checks at affected locations.
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On October 12, 2026, several high-volume stocks like Gallantt Ispat, Swaraj Engines, and New India Assurance saw significant gains as oil prices rebounded above $105 per barrel, despite overall market declines. This article explains the market movements and key stock performances.
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The Board of Technical Education Uttar Pradesh (BTEUP) has published the re-evaluation results for the June 2026 exams. Students can check their updated marks online using their enrolment number and date of birth on the official BTEUP website.
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Lumino Industries, a leading EPC firm in India, saw its shares rise 6% after securing new orders worth ₹496 crore in conductors and cables for power transmission and distribution sectors.
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