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BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READTVS Motor approves demerger of consumer finance businessesShareholders would receive an equal number of shares in the resulting company, subject to regulatory, statutory and shareholder approvals.5 HOURS AGO · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
EARNINGS CALLS · 2 MIN READL&T Q2 FY27 earnings call: what management saidL&T reported a record ₹1.48 lakh crore of order inflow and an order book of ₹8.54 lakh crore, and guided to 10% to 12% revenue growth for FY27.1 DAY AGO · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
TAX & POLICY · 1 MIN READRBI Governor urges states to onboard the Unified Lending Interface and use programmable digital rupee for direct benefit transfersSanjay Malhotra told state finance secretaries that the quality of spending matters for long-term fiscal health.1 DAY AGO · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READMaruti Suzuki's Q2 profit falls 26% to ₹2,466 crore on West Asia-linked commodity costs, even as sales volume hits a record 6.97 lakh unitsRevenue rose to ₹53,356 crore, but material costs jumped and mark-to-market losses cut non-operating income.1 DAY AGO · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
TAX & POLICY · 2 MIN READGST tribunal allows Singapore Airlines a ₹45.92 lakh refund on cancelled tickets, but only where fare and tax went back to passengersThe Kochi bench held that eight refund claims for 2019 to 2021 pass the unjust-enrichment test. Tax advisers say the result rests on passenger-level records.3 DAYS AGO · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READIDFC First Bank's Q2 profit nearly triples to ₹1,045 crore as provisions fall and gross NPA drops to 1.32%Advances grew about 31% and deposits about 26% from a year earlier. One report gives a different profit figure that Spectate Media could not reconcile.4 DAYS AGO · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
TAX & POLICY · 2 MIN READRBI tells banks and payment firms to treat systems as compromised after a credential exposure until forensic checks clear themThe advisory also asks for multi-factor authentication on admin access, an API inventory and incident reporting to the RBI. SBI separately disclosed 3,897 exposed customer records.4 DAYS AGO · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READJSW Steel posts record output and Jindal Steel's volumes rise 27% in Q2, as Jindal trims net debt by ₹1,141 croreJSW Steel's profit rose 14.1% on the previous quarter. Jindal Steel's net debt to EBITDA fell to 1.51 times, though one of its year-on-year profit comparisons looks wrong.5 DAYS AGO · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READGodrej Properties' Q2 profit falls 62% to ₹154 crore, even as collections hit a record for a second quarterIncome rose 38% and half-year bookings reached a record ₹16,659 crore. The chairperson says profit is recognised on project completion.5 DAYS AGO · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READRBI bought a record $43.26 billion net in August as its forward short position topped $200 billionNet purchases were more than double July's, helped by a concessional swap window for bank deposits and foreign borrowings.5 DAYS AGO · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
MARKET DYNAMICS · 2 MIN READSensex ends 126 points lower and Nifty at 22,600 for a fourth straight fall, as smallcaps lose 2.9% and Brent nears $114Midcaps fell 2.2% and every sectoral index closed lower, with metals weakest. The indices recovered from their lows of the afternoon.6 DAYS AGO · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READRefiners' Q2 margins jump, with HPCL at $32.15 a barrel and CPCL at $20.41, but profit is mixed: HPCL down 9% and CPCL up sharplyHPCL recovered from a ₹11,526 crore loss in the first quarter, while CPCL's net profit more than doubled from the quarter before and declared a ₹25 dividend.6 DAYS AGO · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
INNOVATION · 2 MIN READAgrograde's AI sorter for arecanut reaches 89% accuracy in its first commercial deployment in MangaluruThe machine sorts about a tonne an hour and photographs each nut 10 to 12 times. Accuracy rose from about 75% at commissioning after model updates.22 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READHindustan Zinc posts record Q2 net profit of $671 million, up 142%, as revenue rises 77% and zinc cost falls to $703 a tonneMined metal output of 271 KT was the highest for any second quarter, and silver production rose 20%. The company reports in US dollars.22 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
TAX & POLICY · 2 MIN READRBI opens a one-time approval route for mutual funds, insurers and pension funds to hold more than 5% of a bank, up to 10%Four amendment directions dated 1 October 2026 apply to commercial, small finance, payments and local area banks, with immediate effect.21 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
MARKET DYNAMICS · 2 MIN READEquity mutual fund inflows rose 31% to ₹38,307 crore in September and monthly SIPs hit a record ₹32,490 croreSmall and mid-cap funds drew about 44% of the money, while debt funds saw net outflows of ₹1.83 lakh crore.20 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 1 MIN READElectric vehicle retail hit a record 3.34 lakh units in September, with electric two-wheelers up 88.7%TVS led electric two-wheelers, Tata Motors led electric cars, and Ola Electric was the only major maker to fall on the year.19 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
INNOVATION · 2 MIN READBoldfit raises ₹400 crore Series B, the largest of six startup rounds worth $123 million in one weekBharat Value Fund led the round, which will fund offline retail and new categories such as recovery technology and smart wearables.19 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READRBI gives a conditional no-objection for the REC–PFC merger, which still needs shareholder, creditor and NCLT approvalThe scheme offers 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares, and no completion date has been disclosed.19 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READIndia's vehicle retail sales hit a record 25.37 lakh units in September, up 31.8%, but FADA calls the figure base-distortedFirst-half FY27 retail rose 20.77% to 1.55 crore units, and passenger-vehicle dealer stock is at 43–45 days against a recommended 21.19 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
TAX & POLICY · 2 MIN READGST Council recommends ending arrest powers and raising the prosecution threshold from ₹1 crore to ₹5 croreThe 57th meeting changed no rates, proposed no notices below ₹10,000, and put most changes from 1 April 2027.19 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READTata Steel receives NCLT order approving merger of subsidiary Rujuvalika InvestmentsThe Mumbai bench pronounced the order on 1 October 2026. No shares are issued and no cash is paid.17 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READTech Mahindra Q2 profit rises 33% to ₹1,586 crore; board recommends 1:1 bonus sharesRevenue was ₹16,180 crore, up 15.6%. The board declared an interim dividend of ₹15 per share and recommended a one-for-one bonus issue.17 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKBUSINESS NEWS · 3 MIN READDeficit rain and pest attacks threaten India's arabica coffee outputErratic monsoon conditions and severe pest infestations across the Western Ghats are set to cut domestic arabica coffee yields, challenging official production forecasts.16 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READIndian rupee appreciates 20 paise to 94.79 against US dollar in early tradingStructural currency interventions by the Reserve Bank of India and a weaker US dollar helped the rupee strengthen despite persistent market pressures.16 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READIndian Bank records huge gain from National Stock Exchange share saleA substantial one-time profit from the National Stock Exchange public offering helped Indian Bank significantly expand its non-interest revenue during the second quarter.16 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
MARKET DYNAMICS · 2 MIN READPernod ricard records 19 percent sales growth in india for september quarterThe french spirits maker highlights strong local demand and ongoing premiumisation while its potential india IPO awaits formal board approval.16 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
TAX & POLICY · 3 MIN READGST Council likely to weigh ending precious metal import tax relief for banksA proposal before the GST Council seeks to remove the Integrated GST exemption on imports of gold, silver, and platinum by nominated agencies and banks.15 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
TAX & POLICY · 2 MIN READAnalysts suggest rate hikes and tax cuts to support the Indian rupeeThe Reserve Bank of India has defended the currency from near record lows, while analysts and financial institutions outline potential further policy interventions.15 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKBUSINESS NEWS · 3 MIN READIndian IT shares rally sharply following broader regional selloffsTechnology stocks across India recorded strong three-day gains as markets navigated fluctuating valuations and shifting global sentiment.15 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKMARKET DYNAMICS · 2 MIN READReserve Bank of India currency derivative rules strengthen the rupeeThe Indian rupee climbed against the dollar following new Reserve Bank of India directives that require financial institutions to hold higher foreign exchange reserves.14 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
MARKET DYNAMICS · 3 MIN READMoneyview equity valuation advances 93% following public market debutThe digital financial platform reached a record share price after listing on the NSE on October 1, following strong investor demand during its initial public offering.12 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKBUSINESS NEWS · 3 MIN READGold and silver rebound on lower US yields and currency weaknessPrecious metals gained late in the week as the dollar retreated and the rupee weakened, though monetary policy risks persist.11 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKBUSINESS NEWS · 3 MIN READAvenue Supermarts posts 8.5% rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 743 crore as margins narrowAvenue Supermarts recorded an 8.5% year-on-year increase in second-quarter profit to Rs 743 crore, alongside an 18% revenue jump, while entry-level wage pressures squeezed operating margins.10 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKMARKET DYNAMICS · 2 MIN READJioBlackRock Mutual Fund highlights equities risk-reward profile and elevated debt yieldsA September 2026 note from JioBlackRock Mutual Fund outlines market opportunities following recent equity pullbacks and shifting bond yield dynamics.10 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKMARKET DYNAMICS · 2 MIN READMonetary Authority of Singapore expected to tighten policy at October 14 reviewEconomists predict Singapore's central bank will allow its currency to appreciate to counter growing inflation risks while sustaining economic expansion.9 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKTAX & POLICY · 2 MIN READGST Council recommends lifting input tax credit restrictions on employee insurance and key servicesThe Goods and Services Tax Council has recommended easing blocked credit rules, allowing businesses to claim input tax credit on employee health and life insurance, as well as certain resold services.8 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 2 MIN READVedanta declares first interim dividend of five rupees per share after demergerThe board of Vedanta Limited has approved a 500 percent interim dividend for the 2026-27 financial year, amounting to approximately 1,955 crore rupees, with the record date set for October 14.8 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKMARKET DYNAMICS · 2 MIN READJeff Bezos indicates Blue Origin could pursue public listing in coming yearsThe private space venture, recently valued at approximately $140 billion, has secured its first outside funding of $10 billion as it prepares to resume rocket launches and expand its commercial operations.8 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
MARKET DYNAMICS · 3 MIN READReserve Bank of India raises repo rate to 5.5 percent amid rising inflationThe central bank shifted its policy stance to calibrated tightening while upgrading its economic growth projection to 7.1 percent and raising its inflation forecast to 5.2 percent for the 2026-27 fiscal year.8 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKTAX & POLICY · 3 MIN READGST Council to evaluate major compliance and credit reforms at upcoming sessionThe proposed changes aim to transition the indirect tax system toward automated administration, offering relief on input tax credits, reducing arrest powers, and simplifying multi-state registrations.8 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 1 MIN READRBI appoints Shri Sudhakar Malli as new Executive DirectorThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Shri Sudhakar Malli as Executive Director (ED) with effect from October 1, 2026.3 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 1 MIN READProcessing of Applications Received Under the Citizen’s Charter Status as on September 30, 2026A summary of the performance under the Citizen’s Charter of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) during the month of September 2026 is given below – Description No.2 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKMARKET DYNAMICS · 1 MIN READRBI issues Amendment Directions on ‘Simplified approval process for subsequent acquisitions of major…The Reserve Bank, vide Press Release dated July 14, 2026, had issued the draft "Reserve Bank of India (Acquisition and Holding of Shares or Voting Rights) Amendment Directions, 2026”, seeking comments / feedback from the regulated entities and members of public / other stakeholders on or…2 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKBUSINESS NEWS · 1 MIN READDirections under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Innovative…The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Innovative Co-operative Urban Bank Limited, New Delhi vide Directive No.1 OCT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKBUSINESS NEWS · 1 MIN READLending and Deposit Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks – September 2026Data on lending and deposit rates of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) (excluding regional rural banks and small finance banks) received during September 2026 are set out in Tables 1 to 9.30 SEPT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
BUSINESS NEWS · 3 MIN READWhat the Income-tax Act 2025 means for promoter shareholdingThe Income-tax Act 2025 has been in force since 1 April 2026. Three provisions touch promoter holdings directly: buy-back taxation, the loss carry-forward test and the associated-enterprise definition.28 SEPT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
EARNINGS CALLS · 3 MIN READWorking-capital stress signals in mid-cap resultsReceivable days, inventory and payables usually move before guidance does. Here is how to read the disclosures Indian companies already publish, and what each one can and cannot tell you.25 SEPT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
EARNINGS CALLS · 3 MIN READMargin guidance: how to tell a real signal from a hedgeFive phrases that often mean management is not sure, and what to check in the recording, transcript and filings before you rely on them.20 SEPT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKBUSINESS NEWS · 3 MIN READWhat independent directors ask before they sign offThe questions that separate a comfortable board from a careful one, and the statutory duties behind them under the Companies Act and the SEBI Listing Regulations.18 SEPT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESKMARKET DYNAMICS · 3 MIN READRate-cut expectations and the mid-cap funding windowWhy readiness and timing can matter more than headline pricing for a mid-cap raise, and how policy-rate moves actually reach loans and equity issues. No forecast is made here.17 SEPT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK
EARNINGS CALLS · 3 MIN READReceivable days: the number to read firstReceivable days show whether reported revenue is turning into cash. A short guide to reading the number, the disclosures that sit behind it, and the questions worth asking on an earnings call.12 SEPT 2026 · BY SPECTATE MEDIA DESK52 of 52 storiesYou are all caught up. Older stories are in the archive: use search at the top to find them.