INDIA
‘Looking forward to our meeting’: PM Modi welcomes UK counterpart Keir Starmer on his ‘historic' first visit to India
Starmer arrived at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai this morning, where he was received by Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Maharashtra governor Acharya Devvrat
TECHNOLOGY
This is the best time to invest, innovate and make in India: PM Modi
India Mobile Congress 2025: PM Modi highlights reforms, digital growth, and self-reliance push
BUSINESS
Nifty slips under 25,100, Sensex erases morning gains as investors book profits amid weak global cues
Domestic equity benchmark indices Nifty 50 and 30-share Sensex erased their morning gains to trade with losses in the afternoon session on October 8.
BUSINESS
Dabur shares fall for 3rd day, Nomura says firm's underperformance against peers continues
Dabur, on October 7, said it saw short-term moderation in sales during the second quarter as consumers deferred purchases and retailers rushed to liquidate higher priced inventory ahead of tax cuts
INDIA
Digital connectivity no longer a luxury in India, says PM Modi; calls this ‘best time’ to invest & innovate in country
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that today, the cost of 1 GB of wireless data in India is less than the price of a cup of tea
BUSINESS
Dineout founders raise $4.5 million for medical travel startup from Nexus, Swiggy's Sriharsha Majety, England cricketers, others
The Medical Travel Company, founded by Ankit Mehrotra and Sahil Jain, plans to target the UK’s overburdened healthcare system and fix gaps in the $100-billion medical tourism industry.
INDIA
IMC 2025: PM Modi says 1GB data costs less than cup of tea, quips 'special chai mention necessary'
Earlier today, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, hailing India's strides in the domain of technology, said the recent success in the innovation space marks the nation's growing self-reliance and the recent foray into the semiconductor space is a prime example of that.
AUTOMOBILE
Nissan Tekton SUV: Launch, price, features, rivals, other important details
The Nissan Tekton will enter the mid-size SUV segment and rival the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, among others.
BUSINESS
TCS Q2 results | Management to skip post earnings conference on Oct 9: Here's likely why
The country’s largest software exporter, led by CEO K Krithivasan, will announce its second-quarter results after market hours.
PODCAST
Building a Sustainable Battery Supply Chain for the Future | Vikram Handa, Managing Director, EAMPL
Vikram Handa, founder of Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAMPL), joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about sustainable energy storage, battery material innovations, and the pursuit of a secure supply chain to power India’s green transition journey, among other things. Under Handa’s leadership, EAMPL has distinguished itself as the only anode & cathode manufacturer outside China for lithium-ion batteries. In 2018, the company had commissioned India’s first graphite anode material plant in Bellary, Karnataka, with a 78% lower carbon footprint compared to Chinese counterparts. With Handa at the helm, EAMPL is a strong contender for securing India’s battery materials future.
BUSINESS
British Airways to launch third daily London-Delhi flight, expanding India-UK routes
British Airways also plans to reintroduce its popular First cabin on London-Mumbai flights this month and will roll out its latest business class Club Suite across all five Indian destinations by the end of 2026.
BUSINESS
Anant Raj shares fall 4% as firm launches QIP at floor price of Rs 695.83 per share
A report said the company is looking to raise up to Rs 1,100 crore
INDIA
Amid swadeshi push, Scindia compares semiconductor foray to charkha revolution at IMC 2025
Speaking on India's burgeoning tech community across AI, semiconductors and robotics, from 6G advancement and SATcom space communications. He also shared a unique bit of personal information about his fitness strategy with the Whoop Fitness Tracker, stating that quality sleep trumps quantity of exercise.
INDIA
21st PM-KISAN installment rolled out: Rs 171 crore transferred to flood-hit J&K farmers
Under this installment, Rs 171 crore has been directly transferred to the bank accounts of over 8.55 lakh farmers, including more than 85,000 women beneficiaries.
INDIA
Theft accused hurls slippers at Tamil Nadu magistrate days after shoe-hurling row
The accused was arrested for allegedly stealing a donation box from a local temple. His case was being heard before Judicial Magistrate Arun Kumaran at the Cheranmahadevi court when the incident took place.
BUSINESS
Lodha Developers shares fall despite Rs 4,570 crore presales in Q2, Nuvama flags challenge in meeting FY26 guidance
Real estate firm Lodha Developers posted quarterly pre-sales of Rs 4,570 crore, higher by 7 percent year-on-year and 3 percent sequentially.
BUSINESS
RBI's loan risk weight cuts to free up bank capital for lending, say analysts
Changes to expected credit loss framework will promote prudent lending and efficient capital use, said Motilal Oswal
INDIA
'IAF epitomises bravery, discipline and precision': PM Modi extends greetings to air warriors on Air Force Day
Established on October 8, 1932, the Indian Air Force (IAF) marked the beginning of a vision for air power that would shape the nation’s defence for decades to come, with the IAF’s first operational flight taking to the skies on April 1, 1933.
INDIA
Following child deaths, pharmacies barred from selling cough syrups for children below 2: Report
It also directed pharmacists to inform parents and caregivers about the hazards of using these cough medications in infants and to propose safer, non-pharmaceutical options
BUSINESS
TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech stocks among top Sensex gainers today, ahead of IT Q2 results
IT stocks rise today: Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech shares among the top gainers on Sensex, as India Inc gears up for the fiscal second quarters earnings.
BUSINESS
India sets record $10 billion iPhone exports in first half of fiscal year: Report
In September alone, a month traditionally slower due to consumers awaiting new iPhone launches, Apple shipped $1.25 billion worth of devices from India
INDIA
India joins Russia, China and Pakistan to oppose Trump's bid to take over Bagram air base in Afghanistan
The airbase used to house thousands of US and Nato troops. Due to its location, Bagram air base plays a crucial role in US-China strategic competition.
TRAVEL
Investor eyeing up to 16% stake in Ixigo parent Le Travenues Technology
The company informed exchanges that a potential investor, whose names was not disclosed, is considering buying a stake in the travel firm
BUSINESS
Tata Motors stock falls 1% today after JLR’s Q2 sales drop on cyber incident, model phase-out
Tata Motors share price today: UK-based subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) reported a sharp decline in second-quarter sales, hit by a cyber incident and the planned wind-down of older Jaguar models.
