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Small-cap mutual funds remained the preferred category among equity-oriented schemes in September 2026, attracting the highest net inflows despite continued weakness in the broader stock market. According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), small-cap schemes received Rs9,038.57 crore during September, compared with Rs7,973.33 crore in August. The increase of approximately … Read more

New Delhi, October 12, 2026: The international crude oil benchmark, Brent crude, is expected to reach $90 a barrel in December 2026, up 6 per cent from a previous forecast of $85, a report has said, citing ongoing supply-side risks from the West Asia conflict that are keeping a hefty risk premium in time spreads. … Read more

New Delhi, October 12, 2026: Gold prices fell Rs 1,400 to Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday as a stronger rupee and weakness in global markets pressured domestic bullion rates. The 99.9 per cent pure metal had closed at Rs 1,54,400 per 10 grams on Friday. Silver prices also … Read more

Delhi HC granted interim protection to Kangana Ranaut’s personality rights, restraining unauthorised use of her name, image, and voice. The order targets AI-generated deepfakes, manipulated videos, and fabricated content circulating online. The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut’s personality rights, restraining the unauthorised use of her name, … Read more

Mumbai: on Monday announced a standalone net profit of Rs 888.96 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. This marks a 6.08 percent rise compared to Rs 837.99 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from Operations The company’s revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs 1,673.79 crore, up 16.31 percent … Read more

Mumbai: has secured a railway infrastructure contract worth Rs 862.46 crore from East Central Railway for track construction and related works under the Son Nagar-Andal railway expansion project. The government-owned railway infrastructure company informed the stock exchanges on October 12, 2026, that it had received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the project. Rs 862.46 … Read more

Upcoming rom-com Nakhrewaalii, starring newcomers Ansh Duggal and Pragati Srivastava, is set for a 2026 release. Directed by Rahul Shanklya, the film explores love and gender roles with a quirky twist, produced by Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow. Upcoming romantic comedy Nakhrewaalii, starring newcomers Ansh Duggal and Pragati Srivastava, is set to hit theatres on … Read more

New Delhi, October 12, 2026: With GST rates and processes almost stabilising after nine years of the GST rollout, the Centre and states’ tax officers have been told to work towards deepening the taxpayer base, increasing cash tax collections, and using intelligence and deeper data analytics to nab evaders, sources said. They said e-invoicing for … Read more

Mumbai, October 12, 2026: Amid heavy outflows, economists at the country’s largest lender, SBI, on Monday called for abolishing the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equities, which can help ensure such investors stay invested longer. Call for abolishing LTCG tax “The government must seriously look into anchoring hot money flows into equity segment by … Read more

MPSC Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar was sent on compulsory leave following an 11-day student protest in Pune over alleged paper leaks. Rahul Gandhi and Aaditya Thackeray praised the move as a victory for students. A committee will investigate the claims. Opposition Leaders Hail Decision Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on … Read more