INDIA
AIMIM leader's feast descends into chaos, videos of 'biryani rush' go viral: Watch
Alam, who filed his nomination papers at the Kishanganj Sub-Divisional Officer’s office, is contesting to retain his seat for a fifth term. Before the nomination, a prayer ceremony was held at his residence where biryani was served to attendees.
BUSINESS
Priyank Kharge welcomes Snabbit, says govt committed to building infra to support innovation
As reported by Moneycontrol, Snabbit moved from Mumbai to Bengaluru’s Koramangala
INDIA
Bihar Election 2025 Live Updates: NDA going to form govt with the biggest majority, says Amit Shah
Election will be held in Bihar in two phases on November 6 and 11, with the counting of votes to take place on November 14
INDIA
India's largest fighter aircraft plant at Nashik enters indigenous era; LCA Mk1A set for maiden flight
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to oversee the first public flight of the locally manufactured LCA Mk1A from Nashik today, marking a symbolic end to six decades of reliance on imported combat jets
INDIA
CBI arrests Punjab DIG for taking bribe: Rs 5 crore in cash, luxury cars, 40 litres of imported alcohol and more seized
The CBI recently received a written complaint submitted by a scrap dealer called Akash Batta. According to him, the DIG had been threatening him to implicate him in a fabricated case unless he paid Rs 8 lakh as an initial bribe.
INDIA
Markets open marginally lower; IT, Eternal stocks slide
Global cues drag equities lower as IT and select stocks extend losses; cautious trading advised amid volatility.
BUSINESS
Silver rate today on Oct 17: Dhanteras, Diwali rush fuel glittering rally, silver crosses Rs 2 lakh/kg mark in Hyderabad - See silver prices city list
Silver rate today on Oct 17: Silver has outpaced gold this year, surging nearly 87% in 2025, driven by many of the same macroeconomic factors boosting gold.
BUSINESS
Will The Pre-Diwali Nifty Rally Rage On Amid Weak Global Cues? RIL Q2 in Focus | Opening Bell Live
Bulls held firm on Dalal Street for yet another session, pushing the Nifty 50 one percent higher on October 16 — its highest close since June. The rally was backed by strong technical and momentum indicators, reflecting a clear pre-Diwali celebration mood among investors. Experts believe the index could soon retest this year’s high of 25,669, and possibly march toward 26,000 — a crucial resistance level before the record peak. On the downside, 25,400–25,300 remains a key support zone. However, global cues this morning are subdued, with Wall Street ending lower amid concerns over regional banks’ lending practices. The GIFT Nifty too is trading in the red. Plenty of stock action ahead — Infosys, Wipro, and LTIMindtree will react to their quarterly earnings, while Reliance Industries is set to announce its Q2 report card today. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Raja Venkatraman, Co-Founder of Neo Trader, on Opening Bell Live. And in our special segment, “Dhamakedar Diwali Stocks,” Siddarth Bhamre, Institutional Research Head at Asit C Mehta Investment Intermediates, shares his top three stock picks for Samvat 2082.
STARTUP
Zepto expands ESOP pool by $170 million to over $500 million
The move comes on the heels of the company’s $450 million Series H funding round, first reported by Moneycontrol, which values Zepto at $7 billion, up from $5 billion last year.
BUSINESS
Weak global cues may weigh on Nifty, Sensex; key levels to watch on October 17
The GIFT Nifty indicates a muted start for Dalal Street on October 17, as weak cues from Wall Street and Asian markets are likely to dampen sentiment.
BUSINESS
Gold Prices Today on Oct 17 in India: Gold at all-time high in global trade ahead of Dhanteras - Check 24K, 22K, 18K gold rates across India
Gold Prices Today on Oct 17 in India: This is biggest weekly gain since 2008. This also means that the rally that began in August this year is continuing with no sign of ebbing.
BUSINESS
Gold Silver Price October 17: MCX Gold December contract up 1.06%, hits Rs 1.32 lakh intraday high
Gold Silver Price Today Latest News (October 17): When is Dhanteras? Know correct date and gold-sliver buying muhurat
PODCAST
Vedanta’s fundraising, EPFO's dues recovery task force & FIIs return to India | MC Editor's Picks
Vedanta is pursuing a deal to acquire Jaiprakash Associates Ltd, the investigation into the IndusInd Bank fraud case has taken a new turn, EPFO is stepping up its enforcement drive and FIIs are finally making a quiet comeback. Also find our reports on India’s progress on trade pacts and the country’s first Household Income survey in 5 decades, among other big headlines from the day.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Canara HSBC Life, Infosys, Vikram Solar, Wipro, Jio Financial, Sunteck Realty, Biocon, JSW Energy, BEML, LTIMindtree in focus on 17 October
Stocks to watch, 17 October: Stocks like Infosys, Wipro, Jio Financial Services, LTIMindtree, JSW Infrastructure, Vikram Solar, CIE Automotive India, Punjab & Sind Bank, Sunteck Realty, Fortis Healthcare, Biocon, JSW Energy, BEML,and Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company will be in focus on October 17.
INDIA
Congress release first list of 48 candidates for Bihar polls, fields state unit chief Rajesh Ram from Kutumba
The party is fielding its state unit chief Rajesh Ram from Kutumba Assembly seat and CLP leader Shakeel Ahmad Khan from Kadwa.
INDIA
Delhi’s festive season traffic turns nightmarish as jams choke NCR roads, social media users react
The situation remained grim on Thursday, replicating Wednesday’s scenes of bumper-to-bumper traffic across the NCR, extending to Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad as well as Ghaziabad.
BUSINESS
Our US workforce requiring sponsorship for immigration is a minority: Infosys CEO on H-1B visa
In January, the Bengaluru-headquartered firm announced that it had significantly reduced its reliance on H-1 B visas, as over 60 percent of its US workforce is now comprised of locals.
PODCAST
Infosys, Wipro deliver a mixed bag in Q2; Zomato-parent Eternal's profit dips while revenue soars and Ola Electric foryas into energy storage market | MC Tech3
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you the top startup and tech updates. Infosys posts strong Q2 numbers while Wipro’s growth remains steady. Zomato-parent Eternal sees revenue surge but profit dips, with Blinkit driving rapid expansion. Ola Electric launches Ola Shakti, entering the battery energy storage market as part of its diversification strategy. And in the funding space, our scoops got confirmed: Zepto closed a massive $450 million round, while Kuku raised $85 million to double down on AI content.
MARKETS
Sebi grants open offer exemption to Jyothy Labs promoter family trusts for succession planning
The internal share transfers are part of an internal estate and succession planning exercise and will not lead to any change in control or management of the FMCG company.
BUSINESS
Nomura picks additional 1% stake in Rubicon Research on its market debut for Rs 102 crore
Rubicon Research stock had a stellar rally on its market debut, soaring 29.5 percent to close the session at Rs 628.20 against the issue price of Rs 485, backed by the positive market mood and healthy IPO subscription numbers of nearly 104 times.
INDIA
Kapil Sharma's cafe attacked for the third time in 3 months
TRENDS
‘Are we slaves or citizens?’ Mohandas Pai slams Bengaluru police after viral video of cop slapping motorist
Viral video of Bengaluru cop slapping a motorist triggers outrage; Mohandas Pai, citizens demand strict action and transparency from police, say accountability key.
MARKETS
Sebi to keep algorithmic trading norms updated to ensure fairness and transparency, says Tuhin Kanta Pandey
India’s high-frequency trading space has come under sharper regulatory focus after the Sebi accused Jane Street Group of manipulating the country’s stock and derivatives markets, allegedly disadvantaging millions of retail investors.
INDIA
Three arrested in Rs 58 crore ‘digital arrest’ scam that duped Mumbai investor and wife
Maharashtra cyber police arrest three men in Rs 58 crore ‘digital arrest’ scam that duped a Mumbai investor and his wife.
