Business

E‑Scooter Demand Soars 3–4× During Festive Season, Factories Operate 24/7

E‑scooter sales have surged 3–4 times during the festive period, prompting manufacturers to work around the clock and leaving many buyers unable to secure a unit without a pre‑order.

19 Oct 2026

West Bengal liquor prices to drop sharply from today, beers included

Effective today, the West Bengal government has announced a steep reduction in retail liquor prices, including lower rates for several beer brands.

19 Oct 2026

NTPC Aims for 30 GW Nuclear Power by 2047, Emphasizes Site Selection Factors

NTPC has set a target of adding 30 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2047, highlighting critical factors such as water availability, land suitability and seismic safety in site selection.

19 Oct 2026

Jio Platforms IPO Prepares for Launch After 84% Grey‑Market Premium Surge

Jio Platforms, the telecom arm of Reliance, is set to go public after its grey‑market premium jumped 84% in just two weeks, boosting investor confidence ahead of the IPO.

19 Oct 2026

Korean Economists Forecast India’s GDP to Surpass 20‑Year Record

Korean economists predict that India’s GDP growth rate will break the highest level seen in the past two decades.

19 Oct 2026

Banks Closed Nationwide on Mahanavmi: RBI Holiday List Revealed

All Indian banks will be closed on the day of Mahanavmi as per the Reserve Bank of India's holiday list, affecting every state.

19 Oct 2026

HDFC Bank Q2 Net Profit Up 5% to ₹19,510 Cr, Falls Short of Market Estimates

HDFC Bank reported a 5% year-on-year increase in its Q2 net profit to ₹19,510 crore, although the figure missed market expectations.

19 Oct 2026

India Extends Enhanced Insurance Cover for West Asia Exports to March 2027

The Government of India has extended the enhanced insurance cover for exports to West Asia until March 2027 to support trade stability.

19 Oct 2026

ICICI Bank: India's Services Trade Buffer Under Pressure as Imports Rise

ICICI Bank reports that India's services trade surplus is facing pressure as import growth has outpaced export growth, impacting the country's trade cushion.

19 Oct 2026

Global Bodies Lift India Growth Forecast Above 7%, Signaling Historic Streak

International financial institutions have revised their economic growth projections for India upwards, placing the figure above 7% and indicating a potential historic run of high growth.

19 Oct 2026

Bhilai Steel Plant denies sale reports, calls them false and misleading

Bhilai Steel Plant has categorically denied reports regarding its sale, labeling the information as false and misleading amid political allegations involving a visit by Adani.

19 Oct 2026

Korean economist says India's GDP per capita nearing richer nations, calls growth worthy

A Korean economist remarked that India's GDP per capita is approaching levels seen in richer nations, describing the progress as worthy of celebration.

19 Oct 2026