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Jio Platforms set to bring India's biggest IPO on Oct 21, seeks ₹30,213 cr

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 19:26
The fresh issue comprises up to 270 million equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each

21 strategic PSU stake sales in 26 years as IDBI Bank joins the list

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 18:32
The sales of BALCO, VSNL and Hindustan Zinc in the early 2000s, followed by transactions involving THDC India, NEEPCO and Air India, account for much of this history

IDBI Bank acquisition puts Fairfax's CSB Bank stake at a crossroads

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 18:26
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., led by Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa, is set to acquire nearly 61 per cent stake in IDBI Bank for $5.6 billion, marking the largest foreign investment in banks

BS-VII clock starts ticking as Centre sets 2029 target for emission norms

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 18:23
The government has proposed BS-VII emission norms from April 2029, introducing stricter real-world testing and brake and tyre pollution limits, while automakers seek more time to comply.

The fall and rise of IDBI Bank: From bad-loan crisis to the Fairfax deal

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 18:14
Improving India-Canada ties brought Fairfax back into play as IDBI Bank's recovery from a bad-loan crisis paved the way for a Rs 52,878 crore sale of a majority stake

HDB Financial Services sees 34% profit jump to ₹780 crore in Q2FY27

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 18:08
HDB Financial Services reports a 34.2% rise in Q2 FY27 profit to ₹780 crore, supported by loan growth, lower provisions and improved asset quality

Navi Mumbai airport not ready to handle international flights: Emirates

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 16:28
Emirates says Navi Mumbai airport lacks catering and cargo facilities, while MIAL has assured airlines that international flights will stay at Mumbai until at least March-end.

Tata Trusts row: Noel, son Neville Tata move Mumbai courts with caveats

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 16:03
The caveats filed in the Bombay High Court and also in the Mumbai City Civil Court will ensure that they are heard before the passing of any orders

Accenture bets on AI, targets mid-single-digit growth for next two years

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 15:36
Accenture aims for mid-single-digit revenue growth in constant currency in FY27 and FY28, followed by faster growth from FY29, as AI services help offset revenue pressure

BoB shares fall 3.5% after B R Shetty files $15 billion suit against bank

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 13:54
Bank of Baroda said it had not been served with B R Shetty's $15 billion suit and would defend itself firmly, adding that the allegations remained untested in court

Govt forms Ramesh Chand-led panel to examine sugarcane farmers' demands

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 13:47
The panel will review sugarcane farmers' returns, the minimum selling price of sugar, recovery testing and deductions in mechanically harvested cane

Jio Platforms IPO to open for subscription on October 21-23: Filing

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 13:31
Jio Platforms, the digital services arm of Reliance Industries, will open its initial public offering (IPO) for subscription on October 21 and close it on October 23, according to a regulatory filing

CCEA approves sale of 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to Fairfax for ₹52,878 cr

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 12:25
The government will sell a 30.48 per cent stake and LIC 30.24 per cent in IDBI Bank to Fairfax, in what will be the largest FDI in India's financial sector once completed.

Reliance Consumer Products rolls out ₹20 flavoured milk in Tamil Nadu

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:09
Reliance Consumer Products Limited announced its entry into the ready-to-drink dairy market with the launch of Joyland flavoured milk in Tamil Nadu.

Sebi proposes market cap-based SME listing norms, lower application size

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:04
Sebi proposes halving the minimum SME IPO application value to Rs 1 lakh, raising the operating profit threshold and easing offer-for-sale restrictions for institutional investors

Family office to billionaire Narayana Murthy to double exposure in India

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 10:23
It is targeting annual returns of 16% to 18%, Deepak Padaki, president of Catamaran Ventures LLP said on the sidelines of Bloomberg's New Economy Forum

BHEL Q2FY27 results: Net profit jumps over two-fold to ₹821 crore

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 09:24
The company had clocked a net profit of ₹374.89 crore in the second quarter of the preceding financial year, BHEL said in an exchange filing

India Inc salary hikes to hold at 9.1% in 2027 as attrition rises to 18%

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 09:19
Salary hikes: NBFCs lead at 10.1%, tech services lag at 6.6%

US oil, gas supplies to India fall 43% as West Asia imports rebound

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 09:02
Refiners say high freight costs, longer voyages and limited supplies of medium sour crude make US barrels less attractive than West Asian and Russian alternatives

Volvo Buses India bags largest-ever order for 200 buses from MSRTC

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 08:49
The order is the single-largest for Volvo Buses in India and marks a significant commitment to strengthening premium intercity public transportation in the state

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