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Kick off your Tuesday with India’s key updates: Supreme Court proposes a $570-million settlement for fugitive Sandesara brothers, Bollywood icon Dharmendra passes away at 89, banks consider criminal record checks to reduce lending risks, and Delhi’s labour courts stay stalled as new labour codes await implementing Rules. Catch today’s top legal, business, finance, and entertainment news in one quick briefing.

Start your Monday with top business news: Justice Surya Kant becomes CJI, Cognizant–Infosys legal battle escalates, and Nifty, Sensex, and Bank Nifty hold their uptrend as FPIs keep buying. Midcaps and smallcaps test key supports.

Tune into your Friday news brief Markets, tech, courts & defence 🎧 On today’s episode: TCS and TPG unveil a ₹18,000 crore plan for AI-ready HyperVault data centres. Benchmark indices rally as Nifty nears an all-time high on India–US trade optimism. The Supreme Court rules Governors and the President cannot have fixed timelines to give assent to state bills. The US clears a $93 million defence sale to India, including Javelin missiles and Excalibur artillery rounds.

Tune into your mid-week news brief Courts, defence, ports & policy shifts 🎧 On today’s episode: The Supreme Court questions investigative agencies over stalled probes into Indiabulls. A US report reveals China’s disinformation push to undercut Rafale sales after the India–Pakistan standoff. Mumbai Port Authority opens 22 Indira Dock berths to private players in its biggest move toward operational reform. Morgan Stanley expects a 25bps RBI rate cut in December as inflation softens.

Tune into your Wednesday morning update Aviation, trade winds & the global tech stage On today’s episode: The Centre proposes a ₹30,000 crore expansion of the UDAN scheme to boost regional air connectivity. India and the US move closer to a balanced bilateral trade agreement as tariff talks intensify. Bengaluru kicks off its 28th Tech Summit, uniting global innovators under the theme “Futurise.” Sugar exports get a lift with a 15-lakh-tonne clearance for 2025–26, as calls grow to raise the minimum selling price.

Tune into your Tuesday morning update Energy, employment & leadership 🎧 On today’s episode: India signs its first structured LPG import deal with the US, diversifying energy supplies. RBI eases export rules, but the rupee could face short-term pressure. Self-employment continues to surge, driven by women and MSMEs. The business world remembers Arunachalam Vellayan, former Murugappa Group chairman.

Kick off your Monday with the latest from India’s business world! Food inflation stays soft for now, Tamil Nadu takes the NEET Bill fight to the Supreme Court, and Nifty, Sensex, and Bank Nifty rebound with FPIs back in action. Gold and silver see choppy moves as US Fed rate hopes waver. Get today’s top business news, market trends, key economic updates, and the latest on commodities, equities, and policy developments from India and around the globe.

In this episode of the Current Account podcast, host Piyush Shukla gets into an interesting conversation with Prakash Agrawal, Partner at Gefion Capital and former Senior Director & Head of Financial Sector Institutions at India Ratings & Research. We explore the future of Indian banking, foreign bank investments, regulatory trends, PSB mergers, IDBI privatisation, credit–deposit growth, and asset-quality outlook for FY25. Prakash Agrawal breaks down recent high-profile moves such as SMBC’s stake in Yes Bank and Emirates NBD’s proposed acquisition of RBL Bank, and what they signal about India’s position as a global growth hotspot. He also discusses RBI’s evolving stance on ownership, regulatory easing in the latest MPC, and whether India could be headed toward creating globally top-10 banks.

Get today’s top business news, market headlines about the Stock Market, Sensex & Nifty trends, key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.

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Get today’s top business news, market headlines about the Stock Market, Sensex & Nifty trends, key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.

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Hit the ground running this Monday! AI stocks slide, gold and silver wait for a breakout, and Nifty, Sensex, and Bank Nifty test key support. India’s forex reserves stay near record highs despite a small dip. Get today’s top business news, market headlines about the Stock Market, Sensex & Nifty trends, key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the need for large, world-class banks in India, highlighting the government’s plan to engage with the RBI and banks to achieve this goal. This aligns with the Modi government’s vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047. Read more Ola Electric faces technology leak allegations South Korea’s LG Energy Solution has accused Ola Electric of leaking “national core technology” in battery manufacturing. A former LG researcher allegedly transferred pouch-type lithium-ion battery production know-how to Ola Electric, though he claimed he was unaware of its confidential nature. Tiruppur exporters lose ₹12,000 crore orders due to US tariff Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur textile exporters have lost ₹12,000 crore in export orders following new US tariffs from August 27. While production has fallen by 30%, there have been no closures or job losses yet. The real impact is expected in 2026 if tariffs persist. ED summons Anil Ambani in RCom bank fraud case The Enforcement Directorate has issued fresh summons for Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani on November 14 in connection with a ₹2,929-crore bank fraud and money laundering probe involving Reliance Communications and SBI. Ambani had previously been questioned in August. Kharif prices crash: Most crops sold below MSP in October Market data shows that nearly all major kharif crops in October sold below minimum support prices, except for paddy and jowar. Limited state intervention means most farmers have not benefited from MSP this season.

The Centre on Wednesday has released India AI Governance Guidelines with the goal of harnessing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for inclusive development and global competitiveness, while addressing the risks it may pose to individuals and society. However, the government has maintained that it is not a legislation and it would not introduce any regulation, but added that existing regulations can be applied to address many of the risks. For instance, existing laws like information technology, data protection, consumer protection and statutory civil and criminal codes, etc, can be used to govern AI applications, reports S Ronendra Singh. IBM to cut thousands of jobs as focus shifts to AI, cloud software IBM on Tuesday announced layoffs affecting a low single-digit percentage of its global workforce, potentially impacting thousands. Sources told businessline that India is likely to be among the regions impacted. The country accounts for an estimated 30–35% of IBM’s global workforce of over 270,000, making it one of the company’s largest employee bases, reports Sanjana B. Bihar Election Phase 1: NDA-Mahagathbandhan duel plays on caste and welfarism A bipolar contest between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposing Mahagathbandhan has eclipsed prospects of the third hopeful — debutant Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) — as Bihar prepares to vote in the first phase of polling in 121 constituencies spread across 18 districts on Thursday. The fate of Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha as well as Mahagathbandhan leader and chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav will be sealed in the first phase, reports Poornima Joshi. Russian crude oil flows uninterrupted to India, for now Russian crude oil imports by India were largely stable in October 2025, with cargoes growing almost 2.53 per cent M-o-M to around 1.62 million barrels per day (mb/d), as refiners maintained the momentum in line with rising domestic demand. In September, the Russian crude oil imports were at 1.58 mb/d, according to global real time data and analytics firm Kpler. The sustained flows from Moscow are also aiding Indian refiners in monetising the limited window of opportunity to sell diesel to the European Union (EU) before its January 21, 2026 deadline under latest sanctions comes into effect, writes Rishi Ranjan Kala. Relief for banks, homebuyers: ED–IBBI pact allows return of attached assets under PMLA In a major relief for banks and home buyers, assets of bankrupt companies and their promoters attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) can now be restored to affected creditors, following the finalisation of a new standard operating procedure (SOP) jointly framed by the ED and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). That’s a wrap for today’s news. Check out the hindu businessline’s website. Thank you for joining us. stay informed and stay ahead

In today’s episode DGCA looks at major ticket refund changes Air passengers may soon cancel or amend tickets without extra charges within 48 hours of booking, as the aviation watchdog proposes significant new refund norms. Airlines will also bear the onus of refunds for tickets booked through agents or portals. SBI Q2 net profit rises 10% State Bank of India reports a ₹20,160 crore profit for Q2, led by a one-time gain of ₹4,593 crore from its sale of a 13.18% stake in Yes Bank to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. Adani Enterprises’ profit jumps 84% Adani Enterprises posts a strong ₹3,198 crore profit for Q2 FY26, boosted by a one-time gain of ₹3,583 crore. The company also plans to raise ₹25,000 crore through a rights issue. The gamechanger in Bihar polls The ongoing disbursement of ₹10,000 to women under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana may prove decisive in the Bihar elections. The scheme promises ₹2 lakh for women entrepreneurs and has already reached 1.5 crore beneficiaries. ChatGPT Go rolls out in India OpenAI launches ChatGPT Go which is now offering one-year free access to users during a limited-time promotional period, with enhanced features like image generation and file uploads. That’s a wrap for today’s news. Check out the hindu businessline’s website. Thank you for joining us. stay informed and stay ahead

Tune into your Tuesday morning market catch-up In today’s episode Vodafone Idea gets a lifeline:
The Supreme Court has allowed the government to consider full relief on Vodafone Idea’s adjusted gross revenue dues — a major breather for the debt-laden telecom giant. Shares jumped nearly 10% after the news, as investors welcomed what could be a turning point for the struggling carrier. India rebalances its oil basket:
India’s crude oil imports from Russia plunged nearly 29% in September after the U.S. imposed a new 25% tariff on Russian barrels. To offset the drop, India ramped up sourcing from Nigeria, Angola, and Türkiye — signaling a strategic diversification in its energy imports. ‘Jungle Raj’ returns to Bihar’s politics:
As Bihar heads to the polls on November 6, familiar shadows from its violent political past are back. Candidates with criminal records — including one campaigning from jail — dominate headlines, reviving memories of the state’s turbulent 1990s, writes Poornima Joshi. A historic win for India’s women in blue:
Under Amol Muzumdar’s guidance, India clinched its first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup. For Muzumdar — once dubbed the “eternal next man in” — it’s redemption after decades of being overlooked. Now, the big question: will this triumph finally revolutionize women’s cricket in India?, writes Radheshyam Jadhav. That’s a wrap for today’s news. Check out the hindu businessline’s website. Thank you for joining us. stay informed and stay ahead

Tune into your Monday morning market catch-up Money, metals & the digital divide 🎧 On today’s episode: Lenskart’s ₹7,300-crore IPO hits the market amid soaring valuations and investor caution. Foreign investors pull out of the secondary market but pour billions into new IPOs. India’s steelmakers push back against surging imports from China, and at the WTO, India urges nations to bridge the digital divide for fairer e-commerce.

🎧 Friday Brief: US ends automatic work-permit extensions, Swiggy posts Q2 loss as Instamart booms, Trump-Xi trade talks ease tensions, Vodafone Idea shares tumble on AGR ruling. Fast, focused business news in under 5 mins. Get today’s top business news, market headlines about the Stock Market, Sensex & Nifty trends, key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets.