BUSINESS
Belgian court clears Mehul Choksi’s extradition to India in Rs 13,000-crore PNB scam case
Belgium court clears fugitive Mehul Choksi’s extradition to India in Rs 13,000-crore PNB scam, calling his arrest valid; Choksi may appeal the order.
AUTOMOBILE
Skoda Octavia RS launched in India at Rs 49.99 lakh, all units sold out in 20 minutes
The launch of the Octavia RS coincides with Skoda's 25th anniversary in India and marks the return of a model that has achieved cult status among performance car enthusiasts.
INDIA
PM Modi slams Congress for ‘Mountain of NPAs’, says BJP govt democratized banking access
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing the party of leaving behind a “mountain of non-performing assets (NPAs)” and distancing citizens from the banking system.
BUSINESS
India-focused fund redemptions hit 2-month high even as China, commodity flows stay strong: Elara Capital
The Global Metals & Mining Index has crossed its 2008 highs — a key resistance level breached for the first time since 2022 — suggesting further upside in the sector.
INDIA
'India no more remains silent after terror attacks': PM Modi
BUSINESS
FIIs net buy Indian equities worth Rs 309 crore while DIIs buy Rs 1527 crore
For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 2.40 lakh crore, while DIIs have net bought shares worth Rs 6.02 lakh crore.
INDIA
Delhi-NCR reels under massive traffic snarls ahead of Diwali weekend
BUSINESS
SPG 2025 to focus on deepwater exploration, energy security
With the theme “Rock to Cloud: Geo-Exploration Empowering Energy Evolution,” the conference will focus on technological advances and data-driven approaches in hydrocarbon exploration,
INDIA
‘Record intact’: Karnataka transport minister defends CM Siddaramaiah over fake post controversy
Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said CM’s post on X was withdrawn “solely to avoid distraction from the substance of these accomplishments.”
BUSINESS
Reliance Jio Q2 results: Net profit increases 13% YoY to Rs 7,379 crore, ARPU rises to Rs 211.4
Reliance Jio Q2 results: Revenue from operations rises 15% to Rs 36,332 crore
BUSINESS
RIL O2C Q2 results: Revenue rises 3.2% to Rs 1.60 lakh crore, EBITDA up 21%
Domestic demand for jet fuel fell 2% in the September quarter, which O2C (Refining) COO Srinivasan T attributed to increased safety checks by airlines following the Ahmedabad plane crash.
BUSINESS
Reliance Industries Q2 Results: Profit climbs 14% on strong growth in refining, retail, and digital units
Reliance Industries said broad-based growth in consumer businesses, together with improved refining margins and continued thrust on domestic fuel retailing operations, helped deliver a robust consolidated performance during the fiscal second quarter.
INDIA
MEA urges Bangladesh to uphold border sanctity after killing of three nationals in Tripura clash, says report
The ministry’s remarks came after a violent confrontation in Bidyabil village, located near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Khowai, left three Bangladeshi nationals dead.
INDIA
Bihar to hold first election with voting till 5 PM as state declared free of Naxalites: Amit Shah
Speaking at a massive rally in Taraiya, Saran district, Shah campaigned for Taraiya MLA Janak Singh and Amnour candidate Krishan Kumar Mantoo.
BUSINESS
State Bank of India raises Rs 7,500 cr via 10-year Basel-III Tier 2 bonds at 6.93% coupon
On October 15, Moneycontrol reported that SBI plans to raise up to Rs 7,500 crore through Basel-III compliant Tier-II bonds maturing in 10 years.
INDIA
Bihar elections: VIP’s Mukesh Sahni not to contest polls, seeks deputy CM post
Sahani, who represents the politically influential Nishad community, around 2.5% of Bihar’s population, remains a key figure despite limited electoral success.
INDIA
Karnataka CM says Sudha Murty, Narayana Murthy got it wrong for skipping caste survey
CM Siddaramaiah clarifies the survey covers all communities, dismisses claims it targets backward classes.
INDIA
'They want closure': Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Zubeen Garg, calls for transparent probe into singer’s death
Zubeen Garg, 52, passed away in Singapore on September 19 after drowning while swimming in the sea. His body was brought back and cremated with state honours at Sonapur on September 23. The Assam government has since constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the circumstances surrounding his death.
BUSINESS
Business in the Week Ahead: October 20-24, 2025
Flash PMIs, China GDP, US inflation and quarterly results are the key events, data points to track
BUSINESS
Wall Street futures fall up to 1.2% on US lender jitters, Bitcoin down 3%
In Europe, the benchmark STOXX 600 slipped 1.5 percent. France’s CAC 40 fell 1 percent and Germany’s DAX declined 2.1 percent.
INDIA
Rajnath Singh announces record ₹25,000 crore in defence exports; inaugurates new HAL production lines in Nashik
Speaking at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Nashik campus, Singh lauded the state-run aerospace major for its growing contribution to India’s defence ecosystem.
BUSINESS
ED names OctaFX in Rs 2,385 crore laundering probe; company calls charges ‘purely speculative’
Rs 2,385 crore crypto seized in alleged OctaFX scam, ED says; Octa refutes money-laundering claim
BUSINESS
Nifty above 25,700, nears all-time high, Sensex rises 500 points as FMCG, auto stocks gain
Dalal Street's benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex closed the week with gains of roughly two percent each, while extending their winning streak to the third session.
INDIA
Vande Bharat's sleeper version to provide 'premium' experience to passengers: Check key features, ticket prices
The new sleeper coaches are set to be more modern and passenger-friendly with various on-board features
