Month: October 2026

The US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) contract for November delivery, set to expire on Tuesday, was up 0.36% to $104.03. (Reuters)
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Brent crude holds near five-month high on Middle East tension

Oil prices advanced on Tuesday, with Brent hovering around a five-month high as traders priced in a geopolitical risk premium from Houthi attacks on Saudi…

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Marco Rubio lands in Mumbai as New Delhi, Washington push to close trade deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio strated his three-day visit to India after landing in Mumbai on Tuesday, with talks expected to be focussed on…

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At 17, Apple’s Magic Mouse still proves that gestures win over buttons

Today, October 20, marks the 17th year of the existence of one of Apple’s most debated, paradoxical products. The Magic Mouse, first unveiled in 2009,…

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Innovist: Innovist revenue nearly tripled to Rs 686 crore in FY26 ahead of L’Oreal deal
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Innovist: Innovist revenue nearly tripled to Rs 686 crore in FY26 ahead of L’Oreal deal

Gurugram-based beauty and personal care company Innovist clocked operating revenue of Rs 686 crore in fiscal year 2026 — nearly 2.8 times up from Rs…

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Isha Ambani, director at Jio Platforms Ltd., and Akash Ambani, managing director of Jio Platforms Ltd., during a Jio Platforms Ltd. news conference ahead of the company's listing ceremony. (Bloomberg)
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Jio Platforms shares command 22.16% grey market premium ahead of ₹30,213-crore IPO issue

The initial public offering (IPO) of Jio Platforms, backed by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), is set to open for subscription on Wednesday, October…

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Tomato prices crash 65% in a week as drought-hit Nashik farmers face a double blow

Tomato farmers are facing a double blow as drought conditions coincide with a sharp fall in prices at Pimpalgaon APMC, one of India’s largest wholesale…

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How a personal loan can help you manage planned and emergency expenses
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How a personal loan can help you manage planned and emergency expenses

A personal loan can help you meet planned expenses or manage unexpected financial needs without using all your savings at once. As an unsecured form…

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Gold and silver prices remain volatile, but jewellers expect the usual post-Navratri dip to be absent. (Unsplash/Representational image)
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Trend reversal: Gold and silver prices may peak on Dhanteras

The bullion market is witnessing a reversal of its traditional pattern this festive season. Usually prices hit an all-time high around Navratri and then dip…

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New Zealand firm Valocity secures biggest-ever deal on day one of India FTA: PM Luxon

Auckland-founded property technology company Valocity has secured the biggest deal in its history on the first day of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA),…

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Regular banking activities will be unavailable today in all regional offices except Gangtok (Sikkim) and Imphal (Manipur). (AFP)
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Dussehra 2026: Banks closed today; check available services, reopening dates

Bank branches in several states will remain shut today, October 20, on the occasion of Dussehra (Vijaya Dashmi), Maha Navami, Ayudha Pooja and Durga Puja….

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