Bengaluru’s Hebbal Crematorium to Shut One Furnace for 5 Days: Dates, Details Here

The Hebbal Kempapura electric crematorium in Bengaluru will shut down Furnace 1 for essential maintenance from October 9 to 13. While Furnace 2 remains fully operational, families should expect increased waiting times for cremation services. Families planning cremations at Bengaluru’s Hebbal Kempapura electric crematorium may have to prepare for delays over the next five days, … Read more

IT Stocks Defy Concerns Over US Green Card Restrictions, Jump Over 5% After TCS’ Strong Q2 Show

Information technology stocks on Friday surged over 5% after India’s biggest software company TCS posted a strong profit in September quarter. TCS shares surged 5.46% while the Nifty IT index surged by 3.39%. Infosys, Wipro and Tech Mahindra are among the top gainers. The gains came despite concerns over US restrictions on employment-based Green Card … Read more

India’s IPO Boom Hits Record $12.5 Billion, Bigger Issues Defy Market Slump

New Delhi: Indian companies raised a record $12.5 billion through initial public offerings during January–September 2026, despite a and sustained foreign investor selling, according to LSEG data. The nine-month fundraising total was the highest for this period since records began in 1980. The surge came even as the Nifty declined about 14 per cent, highlighting … Read more

SA vs AUS: Sparse Crowd at Durban’s Kingsmead Sparks Intense Debate Over Test Cricket’s Future

The highly anticipated Test series opener between South Africa and Australia at Kingsmead, Durban, witnessed a shockingly sparse crowd on its first day. This empty stadium has sparked intense debate among fans on social media regarding the declining popularity and future of Test cricket in South Africa. The opening day of the Test series between … Read more

Digital Trade Reshapes Global Rules, Commerce Secretary Calls For Sharper Legal Thinking

New Delhi: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has called for rigorous legal thinking as sustainability-linked measures and digital trade challenge international trade rules. Speaking at the Centre for Law’s ninth anniversary celebration, he highlighted the importance of institutions that help India navigate an evolving global agenda. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Agrawal praised … Read more

India’s Telecom Equipment Market To Double To $50 Billion By FY32, Mobile Data Traffic To Grow 17% Annually

New Delhi, Oct 9: Mobile network traffic in India is expected to grow at approximately 17 per cent annually between 2025 and 2030, while operator revenues are projected to grow at 2.7 per cent annually, highlighting a widening gap between demand growth and value capture, a report said on Friday. The telecom equipment market is … Read more

Bulls Return To Dalal Street Ahead Of Navaratri, Sensex Jumps 879 Points And Nifty Crosses 22,500

Mumbai: Indian stock markets rebounded strongly on October 9, with the Sensex and Nifty gaining more than 1 per cent as buying spread across sectors. Information technology stocks led the recovery, supported by improved sentiment following  . The BSE Sensex climbed 879.09 points, or 1.23 per cent, to close at 72,472.33. The Nifty 50 advanced … Read more

Zetwerk May File For $525 Million IPO Next Week

Bengaluru-based manufacturing platform Zetwerk is preparing to launch its initial public offering (IPO) as early as next week, potentially raising up to $525 million, Bloomberg reported. The company is reportedly seeking a valuation of approximately ₹27,000 crore ($2.8 billion) and has already held discussions with prospective investors. According to the report, the share sale could … Read more