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Rupee slides to a five-month low of 96.7/$, yields rise

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- The rupee closed at a five-month low of 96.7 against the greenback on Wednesday, after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shifted its monetary policy stance to "calibrated tightening... Read More


RBI expects rate hike transmission to temper credit growth in coming quarters

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- The RBI's fifth monetary policy review of 2026 saw the repo rate raised by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent, in line with market expectations. However, the central bank's hawkish s... Read More


Ladakh launches high-altitude safari for tourists to watch elusive snow leopards

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Ladakh has launched a new wildlife safari giving tourists a chance to explore its high-altitude landscape in search of elusive snow leopards, Lieutenant GovernorVinai Kumar Saxena... Read More


Day 2 of protest: Rahul, Priyanka again detained as India bloc MPs attempt protest at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Escalating their standoff with the government, INDIA bloc MPs marched to Jantar Mantar on Wednesday to launch a sit-in dharna, renewing demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gya... Read More


Apparel industry eyeing strong growth this festival season despite inflationary pressures

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Apparel industry is gearing up for a robust festival season supported by positive consumer sentiment despite inflationary pressures amid an uncertain geopolitical environment. Pla... Read More


From looms to listings: SME textile companies stitch their growth path through IPOs

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- The textile industry, traditionally dominated by closely knit family businesses, is increasingly turning to the capital markets to fund its next phase of growth. A growing number... Read More


Listen. Top Business & Market Headlines Today - BL Morning Report, October 7, 2026

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Centre weighs revival of ATF price stabilisation scheme amid fare pressure The Centre is considering reviving its Rs.10,000-crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund as rising jet fuel ... Read More


Liquidity surplus expected to get drained out within the current financial year: RBI Guv

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra sees the FCNR (B) deposit-related surplus liquidity in the banking system as a temporary phenomenon, with the surplus expected to get drained out with... Read More


GST Council may clarify tax treatment of e-commerce logistics system

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- E-commerce operators are likely to get clarity on the GST treatment of logistics services as the GST Council is expected to consider a proposal to settle the dispute over whether ... Read More


We have to build our own trust: Geetanjali Kirloskar on Vikram's legacy and the Toyota bond

New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- A conversation between mother and daughter after Vikram Kirloskar's death captured the challenge facing the family's three-decade partnership with Toyota. "We cannot carry forwar... Read More