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Tribal students marched from Nashik to Mumbai protesting poor hostel facilities, lack of amenities, and demanding inquiries into deaths at ashram schools. Police detained them and moved them out of the city. Students vow to return on October 25 to continue their protest.
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Constellation Energy's shares jumped 15% on Nasdaq following a long-term 890 MW nuclear power agreement with Google. The deal aims to boost clean energy capacity and grid reliability in the US.
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Titan Company reported a 25% year-on-year growth in Q2 FY27, expanding its retail network by nearly 78 stores to 3,758. The jewellery segment grew 21%, watches 30%, and eyecare 28%, with strong international performance in North America and GCC regions.
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Utkarsh Small Finance Bank reported a 55% year-on-year increase in loan disbursements to ₹3,525 crore in Q2 FY27. Deposits rose 7%, with CASA deposits up 14.3% YoY to ₹5,121 crore, reflecting strong growth in the bank's financial performance.
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SRFTI students in Kolkata have stopped academic activities for nine days, demanding better campus security after violent clashes involving external groups. Police maintain vigil as students seek official resignations and assurance of safety.
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Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood distributed bicycles to 581 Class 9 girls under the Vidya Vahini Yojana to promote independence and ease their commute. The scheme aims to provide bicycles to 1.4 lakh girls across Delhi to support education and confidence.
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US stock futures for Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq indicate a gap-up open on October 6, driven by lower crude oil prices, easing Treasury yields, and strong momentum from Asian markets. Key stocks to watch include AMD, Alphabet, and Constellation Energy.
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The Union Cabinet did not approve any hike in the dearness allowance (DA) for central government employees in its recent meeting. Employees had expected a 3% increase, which would have raised the DA to 63%.
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Sensex and Nifty50 gained for the second day as crude oil prices dropped below $100 per barrel. Key stocks like Reliance Industries and Kotak Mahindra Bank led the rally amid easing supply concerns and upcoming RBI rate decisions.
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Godrej Consumer Products has opened a new manufacturing facility in Kendal, Indonesia, as part of a ₹250 crore investment to boost production capacity and meet rising regional demand in home and personal care products.
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On October 6, 2026, the SENSEX and NIFTY50 indices closed at their intraday highs, with Trent leading gains at 12.64%. Key stocks like Kotak Mahindra Bank and BSE also rose, while Coal India and Tech Mahindra saw declines. Learn about the market movements and top performers.
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Swara Baby Products, backed by FirstCry, received SEBI approval for its ₹1,000 crore IPO. The company plans to use funds for a new manufacturing facility, debt repayment, and growth initiatives. Swara Baby makes disposable hygiene products for babies, adults, and women.
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Brent crude oil prices dropped below $100 per barrel, falling for the fourth consecutive day due to eased supply disruption fears. The resumption of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline and increased Middle East exports helped calm investor concerns and lowered oil prices.
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Trent shares rose nearly 13% after reporting 21% revenue growth in Q2FY27, while DMart shares fell to a 52-week low despite 18% growth. This article explains the reasons behind the contrasting market reactions, focusing on valuations, earnings growth, and business models.
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The Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for non-gazetted Indian Railway employees has not increased since 2016 despite rising inflation and wages. The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors' Association (IRTSA) highlights key demands to revise PLB ceilings and calculations under the 8th Pay Commission.
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Mphasis signed a £35.4 million deal to manage Social Security Scotland's benefits platform, supporting services for 2 million citizens. The agreement aims to ensure stable and secure benefit delivery amid ongoing IT sector challenges.
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HCLTech plans to expand its HCL IT City by adding 9.5 lakh sqft of space to accommodate 4,500 technology professionals. The company also launched a new technology center and aims to train 1,000 students in AI and emerging technologies in FY27.
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On September 23, the BSE SENSEX rose by 299.17 points to 74,828.25, while the NSE NIFTY gained 117.80 points to 23,446.80. Bajaj Finance and Hindalco led gains, while HCL Technologies and Titan saw declines. Midcap and Smallcap indices also showed notable movements.
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