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SBI Mutual Fund has invested Rs 100 crore in Lenskart ahead of its Rs 7,278-crore IPO opening October 31. The pre-IPO deal slightly reduces promoter Neha Bansal’s stake, adding to recent investments as the eyewear firm prepares for a November 10 market debut

SEBI has proposed significant reforms to mutual fund cost structures, including steep caps on brokerage fees, clearer TER disclosures separating taxes, optional performance-linked fees, and shifting NFO expenses to AMCs, aiming to boost transparency and investor benefits

The rupee traded in a narrow range against the US dollar on Wednesday as support from firm domestic equities was offset by month-end demand. Traders said RBI interventions and global central bank meetings kept the currency’s movement range-bound.

Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, tracking global gains and expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Strong foreign fund inflows boosted market sentiment, with major Asian indices trading higher, though select domestic stocks lagged amid ongoing volatility

BRICS nations’ push to trade in local currencies reflects frustration with dollar dominance and signals a shift in the global monetary order

Reliance Jio has emerged as the leading telecom operator in the AP Telecom circle, which includes Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, by adding the highest number of wireline and wireless subscribers in September 2025. Jio’s growth was fuelled by strong demand for broadband and mobile services, especially in smaller towns.

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Terms of Reference for the 8th Pay Commission, chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai. The panel’s recommendations are likely to benefit over 1.19 crore central employees and pensioners from January 2026

India’s industrial output grew 4 per cent in September, steady from the previous month, driven by manufacturing growth aided by GST rate rationalisation and festive demand. The manufacturing sector expanded 4.8 per cent while mining contracted and power generation rose 3.1 per cent, NSO data showed

A major split has emerged within Tata Trusts as chairman Noel Tata and two trustees blocked Mehli Mistry’s reappointment, opposing three others who backed him. The standoff, seen as a power struggle, follows Ratan Tata’s death and raises governance concerns

Gold prices fell sharply by Rs 4,100 to Rs 1,21,800 per 10 grams in Delhi, slipping below the USD 4,000 mark globally as easing US-China tensions and ETF outflows reduced safe-haven demand. Silver also tumbled Rs 6,250 per kg

Amazon will slash 14,000 corporate roles as it increases spending on artificial intelligence. The move, announced by Senior VP Beth Galetti, is aimed at reducing bureaucracy and realigning resources to support the company’s biggest technology priorities

Amazon is reportedly set to lay off around 30,000 corporate employees starting Tuesday, marking its largest workforce reduction since the pandemic. The cuts, part of CEO Andy Jassy’s cost-cutting drive, will affect multiple divisions, including AWS, HR, and devices.

Asian stocks surged as trade deal hopes lifted sentiment during President Trump’s Asia tour, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 topping 50,000 for the first time. Growing optimism over US-China negotiations, strong corporate earnings and easing inflation concerns boosted markets across the region

The rupee slipped 12 paise to 87.95 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by higher crude oil prices amid optimism over a US-China trade deal. Forex reserves rose by USD 4.5 billion to USD 702.28 billion, RBI data showed.

IndiGo has resumed direct flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou, marking the return of air connectivity between India and China after over five years. The daily service, operated by an Airbus A320, will be followed by Delhi–Guangzhou flights starting November 10.

Without regular check-ins, social engagement, or reliable systems of care, many elderly individuals are left to fend for themselves

For all our talk of ‘disruption’, no one has disrupted time, space, and biology more completely than mothers

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on October 27–28 to meet EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic. The visit aims to accelerate India–EU FTA talks and provide political direction for a comprehensive and balanced trade deal

Tata Technologies CEO Warren Harris said the steep US H-1B visa fee hike will not affect the company immediately, due to its locally staffed global model. He expects future resourcing shifts, while aerospace growth offsets tariff-related automotive slowdowns, boosting quarterly performance

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed allowing banks to finance Indian companies for domestic or overseas acquisitions. The draft sets eligibility criteria, financing limits, and safeguards, aiming to promote strategic investments while ensuring responsible lending practices

Reliance Industries and Meta have formed a Rs 855 crore joint venture, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited, to market and distribute enterprise AI services in India. The partnership offers cloud and hybrid AI solutions for industries including IT, finance, sales, and marketing

LIC clarified that its investments in Adani group companies were made independently, following board-approved policies and detailed due diligence. The insurer denied any involvement of the government, emphasizing diversified investments across top Indian firms and robust fund management practices

Congress demanded Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee investigate LIC after a Washington Post report claimed it invested Rs 33,000 crore in Adani securities. LIC denied the allegations, calling them “false and baseless,” while the opposition accused the government of cronyism