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India-New Zealand FTA Launches, Aiming for $7 Billion Trade Growth
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India-New Zealand FTA Launches, Aiming for $7 Billion Trade Growth

India and New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement aims for $7 billion in trade by 2030, enhancing economic ties between the two nations.

Shweta Talpade
Shweta TalpadeOct 19, 2026
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ICICI Bank Q2 Profit Jumps 20% to ₹14,843 Crore
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ICICI Bank Q2 Profit Jumps 20% to ₹14,843 Crore

ICICI Bank's profit for Q2 2026 soared by 20% to ₹14,843 crore, reflecting strong financial performance.

Poonam Ghosh
Poonam GhoshOct 19, 2026
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October Sees Continued FPI Outflows of ₹52,100 Crore from Indian Markets
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October Sees Continued FPI Outflows of ₹52,100 Crore from Indian Markets

Foreign portfolio investors have pulled out ₹52,100 crore from Indian equities in October due to market conditions.

Rajesh Singh
Rajesh SinghOct 19, 2026
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Nifty 50 Closes at 23,146 Amid Positive IT Sector Performance
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Nifty 50 Closes at 23,146 Amid Positive IT Sector Performance

Nifty 50 closes higher, driven by IT sector gains and positive market sentiment on October 19.

Rajesh Singh
Rajesh SinghOct 19, 2026
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BEML Secures Major ₹5,400 Crore Order for Bullet Train Project
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BEML Secures Major ₹5,400 Crore Order for Bullet Train Project

BEML has secured a significant ₹5,400 crore order to support India's bullet train initiative.

Rajesh Singh
Rajesh SinghOct 19, 2026
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Markets Open Steady Amid Private Bank Earnings Concerns
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Markets Open Steady Amid Private Bank Earnings Concerns

Stock markets opened cautiously as investors reacted to mixed quarterly results from major private banks.

Sahil Sharma
Sahil SharmaOct 19, 2026
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Centre Halts Sugar Use for Ethanol to Safeguard Availability
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Centre Halts Sugar Use for Ethanol to Safeguard Availability

The Centre has halted the use of sugar for ethanol production to maintain sugar availability in the market.

Shreeshyam Verma
Shreeshyam VermaOct 19, 2026
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Jio Platforms Prepares for India's Largest IPO
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Jio Platforms Prepares for India's Largest IPO

Jio Platforms has launched India's largest IPO, aiming to raise over ₹30,000 crore.

Shweta Talpade
Shweta TalpadeOct 19, 2026
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Sensex Drops 876 Points Amid Bank and IT Sector Declines, Nifty Below 23,000
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Sensex Drops 876 Points Amid Bank and IT Sector Declines, Nifty Below 23,000

The Sensex fell 876 points, and the Nifty dropped below 23,000, driven by declines in bank and IT stocks amid global uncertainties.

Sahil Sharma
Sahil SharmaOct 19, 2026
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Cabinet Approves Sale of 60.72% Stake in IDBI Bank to Fairfax for ₹52,878 Crore
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Cabinet Approves Sale of 60.72% Stake in IDBI Bank to Fairfax for ₹52,878 Crore

The Cabinet Committee has approved the major stake sale in IDBI Bank, marking a significant shift in government ownership.

Deepak Gupta
Deepak GuptaOct 15, 2026
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RBI Conducts VRRR Auctions and Releases Market Operations Data
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RBI Conducts VRRR Auctions and Releases Market Operations Data

The Reserve Bank of India conducted Variable Rate Reverse Repo auctions and published various market operations data as of October 14, 2026.

Shreeshyam Verma
Shreeshyam VermaOct 15, 2026
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Stock Market Update: Sensex and Nifty Decline Amid Profit Booking
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Stock Market Update: Sensex and Nifty Decline Amid Profit Booking

Sensex and Nifty close lower as profit booking hits the market.

Sahil Sharma
Sahil SharmaOct 15, 2026
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Adani Enterprises and Jabil Collaborate on AI Data Centre Joint Venture
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Adani Enterprises and Jabil Collaborate on AI Data Centre Joint Venture

Adani Enterprises partners with Jabil to establish an AI data centre joint venture, enhancing tech infrastructure in India.

Deepak Gupta
Deepak GuptaOct 14, 2026
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Hyundai Motor Group Unveils $15.5 Billion Investment in India
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Hyundai Motor Group Unveils $15.5 Billion Investment in India

Hyundai Motor Group announces a $15.5 billion investment plan in India to enhance manufacturing and R&D.

Shweta Talpade
Shweta TalpadeOct 14, 2026
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Gautam Adani and Mike Bloomberg Discuss Energy Transition and AI
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Gautam Adani and Mike Bloomberg Discuss Energy Transition and AI

Gautam Adani meets Mike Bloomberg to discuss energy transition and AI advancements.

Shweta Talpade
Shweta TalpadeOct 14, 2026
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NPCI Delays UPI MDR Charges Above ₹2,000 Until After Diwali 2026
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NPCI Delays UPI MDR Charges Above ₹2,000 Until After Diwali 2026

NPCI defers UPI MDR charges for payments over ₹2,000 until after Diwali 2026, easing merchant concerns.

Shreeshyam Verma
Shreeshyam VermaOct 14, 2026
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Old Monk Rum Maker Claims ₹500 Crore Loss Over Labeling Issue
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Old Monk Rum Maker Claims ₹500 Crore Loss Over Labeling Issue

Old Monk's manufacturer alleges ₹500 crore loss due to FSSAI's refusal to approve 'rum-like' label.

Deepak Gupta
Deepak GuptaOct 13, 2026
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Sensex Climbs Over 650 Points as IT Stocks Propel Market Gains
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Sensex Climbs Over 650 Points as IT Stocks Propel Market Gains

Sensex rises 665.97 points to 72,590.65, driven by IT sector rally.

Rajesh Singh
Rajesh SinghOct 13, 2026
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SpiceJet Pilots Protest Over Unpaid Salaries, Ground Q400 Fleet
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SpiceJet Pilots Protest Over Unpaid Salaries, Ground Q400 Fleet

Around 40 pilots of SpiceJet's Q400 aircraft refuse to operate until salary dues are cleared.

Shreeshyam Verma
Shreeshyam VermaOct 13, 2026
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Indian Markets Plummet: Sensex Falls 548 Points, Nifty at 22,363
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Indian Markets Plummet: Sensex Falls 548 Points, Nifty at 22,363

Indian equity markets faced a significant decline on October 12, with Sensex down 548 points.

Rajesh Singh
Rajesh SinghOct 12, 2026
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