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After eight years on the run, fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi faces extradition to India. A Belgian court upheld his April arrest and approved India’s request, citing strong evidence and valid legal grounds. Choksi, wanted in the ₹13,000 crore PNB scam, may appeal, but India’s assurances and legal backing have strengthened the extradition case.
Gold prices may hit ₹1.5 lakh per 10 grams by 2026, driven by global tensions, Fed signals, and central bank buying. Rates have already surged over 70% this year. With ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and possible Fed rate cuts, experts expect the upward trend to continue across major Indian cities.
Reliance Retail Ventures reported a 22% rise in quarterly profit to ₹3,457 crore for the September quarter, driven by strong sales and operational efficiency. Revenue from operations grew 19% to ₹79,128 crore, while EBITDA rose 16.5% to ₹6,816 crore. Isha Ambani credited festive demand and consumer-focused innovation for the growth.
The rupee slipped by 7 paise to settle at 88.03 against the US dollar, after opening with initial gains. Persistent trade tensions, geopolitical concerns, and global economic uncertainties dragged the currency lower. However, renewed foreign fund inflows and falling crude oil prices cushioned the fall, keeping overall investor sentiment relatively stable.
Markets closed higher on Friday, with Sensex up 485 points at 83,952 and Nifty rising 125 points to 25,710. FMCG, auto, and banking shares led gains, while IT and media sectors slipped. MidCap and SmallCap indices ended lower. Top gainers included Asian Paints and HUL; Infosys and Tata Steel were laggards.
Amazon’s Diwali sale offers the Apple iPhone 15 for ₹47,999, down from ₹79,900 – a ₹33,000 cut – plus ₹1,450 cashback via the Amazon Pay ICICI card. The smartphone, powered by Apple’s A16 Bionic chip, features a 6.1‑inch OLED display, a 48MP camera, and MagSafe charging, making it a top pick for festive buyers.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, October 17, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 83385.26, down at 82.40 points or 0.10%, and the Nifty was at 25556.10, down at 29.20 points or 0.11%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.77 against the dollar.
Domestic stock markets ended with strong gains today. The Sensex surged 862.23 points to close at 83,467.66, while the Nifty rose 261.75 points to 25,585.30. The rupee stood at 87.87 against the dollar. Nifty Realty jumped 3.04%, and both MidCap and SmallCap indices gained amid positive global cues and declining crude oil prices.
OnePlus announced #MakeItSpecial Diwali offers starting October 17 across online websites such as Flipkart, Amazon and retail platforms. Discounts feature the OnePlus 13, 13R, 13S, Nord 5, and Pad 3 series, plus bundled gifts and bank offers. Prices start at Rs 21,999, with additional EMI options and festive rewards for Indian customers nationwide.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82794.79, up at 189.36 points or 0.23%, and the Nifty was at 25394.90, up at 71.35 points or 0.28%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.78 against the dollar.
Tata Steel will deploy 543 women across all three shifts at its Jamshedpur plant by February 1, 2026, under its “Udaan: Wings of Change” initiative. The move, backed by recent government approvals, strengthens its commitment to gender diversity. A robust support system ensures safety, well-being, and career growth for female employees.
Sensex closed at 82,605.43, up 575.45 points (0.70%), and Nifty50 rose 178.05 points (0.71%) to 25,323.55. Bajaj twins, Trent, and Asian Paints led gains; Infosys and Tata Motors lagged. Nifty Realty surged 3.04%, with MidCap and SmallCap indices also closing higher amid positive global cues and falling crude oil prices.
Amazon is reportedly facing massive job cuts due to the growing impact of artificial intelligence. As per the ‘Fortune’ magazine, the e-commerce giant plans to lay off 15% of its human resources staff. The move comes as the company aims to replace a portion of its HR workforce with AI-driven technologies to improve efficiency and […]
India’s crude oil imports from Russia fell by 10% in September 2025 compared to the previous month, with daily imports averaging 4.5 million barrels. Despite the decline, Russia remained India’s top crude supplier, accounting for 34% of total imports. It highlights Russia’s continued dominance in India’s energy import landscape.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82197.25, up at 167.27 points or 0.20%, and the Nifty was at 25181.95, up at 36.45 points or 0.14%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.18 against the dollar.