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Devi Sri Prasad's acting debut Yellamma to release on March 5, 2027
Yellamma, composer Devi Sri Prasad's acting debut directed by Balagam's Venu Yeldandi, will release on March 5, 2027, in five languages, its makers said on October 22, 2026.
Golden Chariot luxury train returns October 24 with first Karnataka tour sold out
Karnataka's Golden Chariot luxury train starts its 2026-27 season on October 24, 2026, with its first Pride of Karnataka trip fully booked by 75 guests.
Adani Power profit jumps 142% to Rs 7,019 crore on one-time gains
Adani Power's September-quarter profit rose 142% to Rs 7,019.32 crore on October 23, 2026, helped by about Rs 4,100 crore of one-time revenue and tax items.
Indore's YatriKart signs Rs 120 crore deal with MMG Group for 1,000 stores
Indore transit-retail start-up YatriKart and MMG Group agreed on October 20, 2026 to fund 1,000 Quick Stop stores over five years.
Sagility to buy US medical coding firm Chirok Health for up to $32.35 million
Bengaluru-based Sagility's US arm signed a deal on 21 October 2026 to buy Tennessee's Chirok Health for $20 million upfront plus up to $12.35 million tied to performance.
Adani Energy Solutions Q2 profit more than doubles as revenue jumps 53%
Adani Energy Solutions' consolidated profit rose to Rs 1,363.92 crore in July-September 2026 as revenue jumped 53% to Rs 10,075.54 crore; it installed 1.3 million smart meters.
FSSAI sets up Start-Up Cell to guide food founders on licences, labels
FSSAI has set up a Start-Up Cell with weekly Wednesday sessions and an email desk to guide food founders on licences, labels and claims, reported on October 22, 2026.
Swiggy Q2 loss narrows to Rs 922 crore, but Instamart losses widen
Swiggy's July-September 2026 net loss narrowed 16% from a year ago to Rs 922 crore as revenue rose 36%, but Instamart losses widened, results showed on October 22.
Sourav Ganguly loses bid to stop Doosra release as Delhi HC refuses stay
The Delhi High Court on October 22, 2026 refused to stay the October 23 release of Doosra on Sourav Ganguly's personality rights plea; the case continues.
Chennai Petroleum Q2 profit more than doubles, declares Rs 25 dividend
Chennai Petroleum's July-September 2026 profit rose to about Rs 2,271 crore from Rs 1,017 crore in the prior quarter; it declared a Rs 25 dividend, record date October 30.
Havells revenue jumps 35% on cable sales, but profit rises only 10%
Havells India's July-September 2026 revenue rose 34.6% to about Rs 6,432 crore on a 48% jump in cables, but net profit grew only about 10% to Rs 349 crore.
More Sabarimala special trains promised; Dhanbad-Alappuzha Express extended
More Sabarimala special trains and a Dhanbad-Alappuzha Express extension were announced on October 21, 2026 after a meeting with the Railway Minister.
KEI Industries Q2 profit rises 29% to Rs 262 crore; margins narrow
KEI Industries' Q2 FY27 profit rose 29% to about Rs 262 crore on 39% revenue growth, approved on October 21, 2026; margins narrowed.
Union Bank of India's July-September earnings climb 30% to Rs 5,537 crore
Union Bank of India's Q2 FY27 standalone profit rose about 30% to Rs 5,537 crore, with loans up 18.5% and gross bad loans down to 2.42%, in results approved on October 19, 2026.
Similipal Tiger Reserve reopens to tourists on November 1: rules and timings
Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve, closed to tourists since June 29, reopens on November 1, 2026 with a daily vehicle cap, mandatory guides and fixed entry hours.
Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper set for November 1 launch, reports say
The Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper is reported to launch on November 1, 2026, with service from November 2 and a journey of about 16 hours.
Eternal Q2 profit jumps 92% to Rs 125 crore; Blinkit turns profitable
Zomato parent Eternal's Q2 FY27 profit rose 92% to Rs 125 crore and revenue 78% on October 21, 2026, led by Blinkit, but missed estimates; shares fell 3.5%.
L&T wins Delhi secretariat buildings, Amaravati 47-storey towers orders
L&T said on October 21, 2026 it won 'large' orders to build Common Central Secretariat Buildings 4 and 5 in Delhi and two 47-storey towers in Amaravati.
Gurugram freight start-up Raaho gets Japanese VC backing to reach 25 cities
Kyoto-based Enrission India Capital backed Gurugram truck marketplace Raaho on October 21, 2026; Raaho plans to grow from 20 to 25 cities and add open trucks.
Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana advance booking opens at national chains, single screens wait
Advance booking for Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana opened at national cinema chains on October 20, 2026, with tens of thousands of tickets sold, while a revenue-share row delays single screens.
Greenzo Energy raises Rs 251 crore to scale electrolyser making in Gujarat
Electrolyser maker Greenzo Energy has raised about Rs 251 crore in three rounds, the latest Rs 130 crore led by Ashish Kacholia, reports said on October 19, 2026.
Diwali, Chhath special trains: Railways notify 8,454 trips; Bihar gets most
Indian Railways has notified 8,454 special train trips for October 1 to November 30, 2026, for Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath; Bihar gets 2,057.
SML Mahindra Q2 profit falls 44% as raw material costs outpace 21% sales rise
SML Mahindra's July-September 2026 net profit fell 44% to Rs 11.70 crore though revenue rose 21% to Rs 669.79 crore, as raw material costs squeezed margins.
Ramayana universe: Namit Malhotra plans spin-offs as Sunny Deol's Hanuman is glimpsed
At Ramayana's Telugu pre-release event in Hyderabad on October 19, 2026, Namit Malhotra announced spin-off plans and Sunny Deol's Hanuman look was shown.
Jailer 2 crosses Rs 541 crore in six days amid Mohanlal body double row
Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 grossed about Rs 541 crore worldwide in six days to October 20, 2026, as a debate over Mohanlal's screen time and a body double continued.
Furtilo raises seed funding to take zero-commission delivery to 500 small towns
Bengaluru-based Furtilo, a delivery app for Tier-3 and Tier-4 towns, said on October 21, 2026 it raised seed funding from US firm Trikona to reach 500 towns by mid-2028.
Harish Bhat quits Trent board after 12 years, ahead of Q2 results
Tata veteran Harish Bhat resigned from the board of Trent, the Zudio and Westside retailer, effective October 17, 2026, citing other commitments; Trent's shares fell about 3%.
Haier plans Rs 7,000 crore appliance plant at Satyavedu, Andhra Pradesh
Haier India plans a Rs 7,000 crore appliance plant on about 250 acres at Satyavedu in Tirupati district, its largest India investment, with 6,000 direct jobs targeted by 2032.
Harsha Kadam: Schaeffler India CEO taken into custody over factory deaths
Pune police took Schaeffler India MD and CEO Harsha Kadam into custody on October 19, 2026, in the probe into two workers' deaths at its Talegaon plant in June.
OTT release this week: The Paradise, Chaar Yaar, Sumo Didi lead
Nani's The Paradise (Netflix, 22 October) leads this week's OTT releases, with Gajab Raat, Chaar Yaar and Sumo Didi arriving on 23 October 2026.
Jindal Ferrous opens Rs 5,000 crore integrated steel plant in Jajpur, Odisha
Jindal Ferrous commissioned a Rs 5,000 crore, 2.2 MTPA integrated steel plant at Jajpur, Odisha, on 14 October 2026; 2,000-plus jobs expected.
C-CAMP gets Rs 500 crore from RDI Fund to back deeptech start-ups
Bengaluru's C-CAMP has Rs 500 crore under the Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Fund, the only biotech body among 19 fund managers, to back life-science start-ups (reported Oct 16, 2026).
Piramal Finance Q2 profit jumps 67% to Rs 545 crore
Piramal Finance said on October 19, 2026 its July-September consolidated profit rose about 67% to Rs 545 crore, with assets under management up 24% to Rs 1.13 lakh crore.
Nexon Geochem plans Rs 1,250 crore rare-earth magnet plant in Kakinada
Nexon Geochem signed an MoU with Andhra Pradesh on October 14, 2026 for a Rs 1,250 crore, 600-tonne rare-earth magnet plant in Kakinada district.
Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran to marry; Chennai reception on November 21
Telangana's CMO revealed on October 16, 2026 that Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran's wedding reception will be in Chennai on November 21.
Bajaj Finance Q2 profit up 29%; board clears Rs 17,500 crore raise
Bajaj Finance's Q2 FY27 profit rose about 29% to Rs 6,367 crore as AUM grew 26%; it raised guidance and approved a Rs 17,500 crore capital raise.
UltraTech Cement Q2 profit rises 21% to Rs 1,501 crore on volumes
UltraTech Cement's Q2 FY27 profit rose 21% to Rs 1,501.38 crore and domestic grey cement sales grew 13.8%, the company reported on October 19, 2026.
Chhattisgarh proposes Rs 500 crore tourism mission for Chitrakote, Mainpat, Sirpur
Chhattisgarh has proposed a Rs 500 crore Mukhyamantri Paryatan Vikas Mission to develop Chitrakote, Mainpat, Sirpur, Rajim and Hasdeo Bango first, CM Vishnu Deo Sai said on October 14, 2026.
Mizoram tourist arrivals up 51%; state eyes 12 lakh visitors by 2030
Mizoram drew over 6.7 lakh tourists from January to August 2026, up 51%, and now aims for 12 lakh a year by 2030 as the 'Winter Capital of India'.
Tiger Shroff firing: three suspects held in Kota while fleeing towards Nepal
Three suspects in the October 18 firing at Tiger Shroff's car in Juhu were held at Kota Junction, reports said on October 19, 2026.
Hindustan Zinc Q2 profit jumps 142% to record Rs 6,412 crore
Hindustan Zinc's Q2 FY27 net profit rose 142% to a record Rs 6,412 crore, results approved on October 19, 2026, on record output and higher prices.
Namo Bharat rapid rail crosses 4.5 crore journeys in 3 years; 1.1 lakh ride daily
The Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat rapid rail has carried over 4.5 crore journeys in three years and serves 1.1 lakh riders daily, Manohar Lal Khattar said on October 18.
HFCL Q2 profit jumps 448% to Rs 394 crore; shares hit upper circuit
HFCL's Q2 FY27 profit rose 448% to Rs 394.22 crore on a 144% revenue jump; its shares hit the 5% upper circuit on October 19, 2026.
IRCTC Vandarshan: rail wildlife tours to Maharashtra tiger reserves from Nov 19
IRCTC's Vandarshan rail packages to Tadoba, Pench and four other Maharashtra reserves start on November 19, 2026, with 12 berths per departure.
Indian Bank Q2 profit rises 15% to Rs 3,462 crore; bad loans fall to 1.61%
Indian Bank's Q2 FY27 profit rose about 14.7% to Rs 3,462 crore, helped by an NSE-linked gain, and gross NPA fell to 1.61%, it said on October 15, 2026.
Vindhyachal's three Trikon temples drew 1.84 crore visits in 2025, up 60%
Mirzapur's Vindhya Trikon temples recorded about 1.84 crore visits in 2025, up nearly 60% from 2023, as Uttar Pradesh develops its Shakti Peeth tourism circuit.
Spirit new release date: Prabhas film moves to Diwali, October 29, 2027
Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit, starring Prabhas, will now release worldwide on October 29, 2027, at Diwali, moving from March 5, 2027, with a possible Ramayana Part 2 clash.
Axis Bank Q2 profit jumps 38% to Rs 7,003 crore as provisions halve
Axis Bank's September-quarter profit rose about 38% to Rs 7,003 crore, reported on 17 October 2026, as provisions halved; it was slightly below estimates.
Tiger Shroff unhurt after shots fired at his car in Mumbai's Juhu
Shots were fired at Tiger Shroff's car near Pushpa Park in Mumbai's Juhu on 18 October 2026; police said the actor was unhurt and launched a manhunt.
ICICI Bank Q2 profit rises 20% to Rs 14,843 crore; margin dips to 4.18%
ICICI Bank's September-quarter standalone profit rose 20.1% to Rs 14,843 crore, reported on 17 October 2026, as loans grew 30% and gross NPAs fell to 1.20%.
Rakhi Sawant: Jhansi court issues warrant in 2010 'Rakhi Ka Insaaf' death case
A Jhansi court issued a warrant against Rakhi Sawant on 16 October 2026 after she skipped hearings in a 2010 case over a man's death linked to her show 'Rakhi Ka Insaaf'.
HDFC Bank deputy MD Kaizad Bharucha to quit as Jagdishan hands over to Anup Bagchi
HDFC Bank said on 17 October 2026 that deputy MD Kaizad Bharucha will step down on 31 December, days before CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan hands charge to Anup Bagchi on 27 October.
Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat sleeper now expected after Dussehra, reports say
The Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat sleeper, once expected by October 10-11, is now likely to start after Dussehra, reports said on October 15-17, 2026.
IDBI Bank Q2 FY27 profit falls 39% to Rs 2,205 crore on high base; core up 14%
IDBI Bank's Q2 FY27 profit fell 39% to about Rs 2,205 crore after last year's one-time NSDL gain; excluding it, profit rose 14% and NII jumped 29%.
Duster hybrid launched at Rs 16.99 lakh as Renault bets on 29 kmpl SUV in India
Renault launched the Duster hybrid in India on October 17, 2026 at an introductory Rs 16.99 lakh, with three variants, a claimed 29 kmpl and deliveries from November.
Karnataka plans tourism start-up policy to pilot founders' ideas at tourist sites
Karnataka will frame a Tourism Startup Promotion Policy to let start-ups pilot solutions at tourist destinations, minister K.J. George said on October 13, 2026.
Urban Company to raise up to Rs 2,500 crore for InstaHelp as Q2 loss widens
Urban Company's board approved raising up to Rs 2,500 crore on October 16, 2026, as Q2 revenue rose 41% but net loss widened to about Rs 182 crore on InstaHelp spend.
Air India, Singapore Airlines open each other's 126 weekly flights to booking
Since October 15, 2026, Air India and Singapore Airlines flights between eight Indian cities and Singapore can be booked as standalone trips through either airline.
Ayudha Puja rush: Chennai runs 14,963 bus trips over four days from Kilambakkam
Tamil Nadu is running 14,963 bus trips from Chennai between October 15 and 18, 2026 for Ayudha Puja, with 9,191 buses back on October 20 and 21.
CapGrid raises Rs 46 crore led by Hero Enterprise to grow its MSME parts-making network
Gurugram's CapGrid, which sources precision parts for auto and industrial makers through MSME suppliers, raised Rs 46.28 crore in a pre-Series B round, reported October 16, 2026.
DLF Q2 profit rises to Rs 1,301 crore on a one-off gain as operating revenue falls 23%
DLF's Q2 FY27 net profit rose to Rs 1,301 crore, helped by a Rs 739 crore valuation gain, while revenue from operations fell 23% to Rs 1,261 crore; bookings were Rs 3,800 crore.
Federal Bank Q2 profit jumps 45% to record Rs 1,386 crore; gross NPA falls to 1.32%
Federal Bank posted a record Q2 FY27 net profit of Rs 1,386 crore on October 16, 2026, up 45% a year, as net interest income rose 26% and gross NPA fell to 1.32%.
Revanth Reddy pitches Hyderabad to Hyundai for a car plant; Rs 8,528 crore R&D hub due
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy asked Hyundai on October 16, 2026, to build cars in Hyderabad; its Rs 8,528 crore Zaheerabad R&D centre is set to break ground soon.
Tonbo Imaging IPO bid 5.5 times by day two as wealthy investors pile in
Defence start-up Tonbo Imaging's Rs 852 crore IPO was subscribed about 5.5 times by midday on October 16, 2026, day two; bidding closes October 19.
Starlink row: Reliance says it 'never feared competition' after Musk's oligarch jibe
Reliance said it welcomes Starlink and its own Jio satellite service also awaits clearance, after Elon Musk blamed unnamed Indian 'oligarchs' for Starlink's India delay.
TGSRTC runs 2,474 Dasara special buses, adds more for October 16 and 17 rush
TGSRTC ran 2,474 Dasara special buses from October 9 to 14, 2026, and is adding services for October 16-17; special fares are up to 1.5 times on peak days.
Petrol export windfall tax raised to Rs 2.50 a litre; diesel levy cut to Rs 8.50
From October 16, 2026, India's export levy on petrol rises fivefold to Rs 2.50 a litre and diesel's falls to Rs 8.50; domestic duties are unchanged.
Zetwerk IPO draws 23% subscription on day one; Rs 5,012 crore issue open till October 19
Manufacturing start-up Zetwerk's Rs 5,012 crore IPO was subscribed 0.23 times on day one, October 15, 2026, led by institutional bids; bidding closes October 19.