Business 5 IPOs to hit stock market this week:Companies to raise a total of ₹2,600 crore; IPOs to open between 26 29 Oct October 25, 2026 Special Correspondent Five companies will launch IPOs in the primary market next week to raise a total of around ₹2,600 crore. All…
Business Biscuits, soaps cooking oil prices may again increase:Ingredient prices rise by up to 74%; mobile recharge plans can also get costlier October 25, 2026 Special Correspondent Everyday household items such as soaps, edible oils, toothpaste, and chocolates are likely to become more expensive in the coming…
Business Foreign investors withdraw ₹48,056 crore from Indian markets in Oct:Outflows cross ₹3.08 lakh crore in 2026 October 25, 2026 Special Correspondent Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have continued to withdraw from the Indian stock market in October. Rising crude oil prices, growing…
Business Banks will not function for 16 days in November:Apart from Sundays Saturdays, banks will remain closed for 9 days in different cities October 25, 2026 Special Correspondent Next month, in November, banks will remain closed for a total of 16 days across different states and cities. Apart…
Business Farmers committing suicide due to rising debts, low rainfall:Economists say govt’s steps not enough, give them ₹1 lakh crore stimulus package October 25, 2026 Special Correspondent The Union Agriculture Ministry has declared drought-like conditions across five major states following a 12.3% national monsoon deficit. Crop loss…
Business Jio IPO’s 7 records in 3 days:Country’s biggest share issue fully subscribed in 100 minutes, receiving bids 22 times the target October 24, 2026 Special Correspondent On 5 September 2016, Reliance began distributing free SIM cards under the name ‘Jio’. It also offered free internet for…
Business Pakistan hit by LPG shortage as Iran halts supplies:Cylinders now selling for PKR 7,000; zero supply since Oct 17 amid West Asia War October 24, 2026 Special Correspondent Iran has stopped supplying LPG to Pakistan. Pakistan imports around 50% of its total LPG requirement from Iran. The halt…
Business Gold and silver prices decline this week:Silver falls ₹16,503 to ₹1.94 lakh/kg; 10-gram gold gets ₹4,796 cheaper October 24, 2026 Special Correspondent Gold and silver prices fell this week. According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 10…
Business Can Jio IPO help Reliance’s Ambani become richer than Adani?:Strong Dalal Street listing may add billions to his net worth October 24, 2026 Special Correspondent Jio Platforms Limited’s ₹30,000 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) may indirectly influence the net worth of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)…
Business How to earn ₹50,000/month after retirement?:From tax rules to investment schemes – what applies to senior citizens? October 23, 2026 Special Correspondent Retirement does not simply mean leaving your job. It also marks the beginning of the second phase of your financial…
