Business US calls India a ‘refining superpower’:Secretary of State says Venezuelan crude will be processed here; will help boost global oil supply October 20, 2026 Special Correspondent US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described India as a “refining superpower”. He said India has the capacity to refine…
Business India’s smartphone sales fell 26% despite the festive season:3.58 crore phones sold, lowest in 10 years, as higher chip costs push up prices October 20, 2026 Special Correspondent Despite the festive season, sales of new smartphones in India fell 26% over the past three months. According to market…
Business US President Donald Trump thanks Elon:Says Musk gifts SpaceX shares to American children ahead of November 3 midterm elections October 20, 2026 Special Correspondent US President Donald Trump thanked Elon Musk for saying he would gift every child in America one share of SpaceX.…
Business Stock market closed today for Dussehra:No trading on NSE and BSE; Sensex closed 876 points lower, Nifty down 257 points on Monday October 20, 2026 Special Correspondent The Indian stock market is closed today, 20 October, on the occasion of Dussehra. Trading will not take place on…
Business Government will not directly regulate airline fares:Can set prices during emergencies; had earlier promised new rules to curb arbitrary fare hikes October 20, 2026 Special Correspondent The central government has clarified that airline fares will not be directly controlled under the new rules. According to sources,…
Business Retirement planning at 40 with zero savings:How to build a ₹2.9 crore corpus in 20 years; start with a ₹15,000 monthly SIP October 19, 2026 Special Correspondent If you are 40 and have not saved even a rupee for retirement, there is no need to panic. You…
Business India-New Zealand FTA to take effect October 20:Kiwi fruit, clothes to get cheaper in India; all Indian goods to get duty-free access October 19, 2026 Special Correspondent The India-New Zealand free trade agreement will come into force at 12:01 a.m. on 20 October. Under the agreement, all…
Business Nepal bans import sales of Indian biscuit Priyagold:Notice labels product as ‘sub-standared’; India’s FSSAI initiates legal proceedings October 19, 2026 Special Correspondent The authorities in Nepal have banned the import, sale, and distribution of Priyagold biscuits manufactured by Surya Food and Agro…
Business Muhurat Trading to be held in the market on 8:Trading to take place from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm; 70 years old tradition October 19, 2026 Special Correspondent The stock market will hold a special Muhurat trading session on Diwali and Lakshmi Puja on 8 November. BSE and…
Business Jio’s ₹8,110 crore anchor book subscribed 30 times:₹2.5 lakh crore in bids; BlackRock and SBI Mutual Fund participate October 19, 2026 Special Correspondent The IPO of Jio Platforms Limited is open today, 19 October, for anchor investors, or large institutional investors. Its anchor…
