Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) India's leading bourses, National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Monday announced the timings for the special live trading session of Diwali Muhurat trading, which will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday inaugurated 'Samvad 2026', an international seminar for central banks, in the national capital with RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra delivering the welcome address and Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman giving the keynote address.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) India's smartphone shipments fell 26 per cent year-on-year to 35.8 million units in the third quarter of 2026, while Samsung regained the top position in the market, a report said on Monday.
Seoul, Oct 19 (IANS) Customer information held by local coffee chain Hollys has reportedly been leaked via hacking of its memberships programme, the franchise said on Monday, the latest in a string of cyberattacks targeting local companies.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Industry body ASSOCHAM on Monday backed recent measures taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Finance Ministry to support the rupee and strengthen investor confidence, saying policymakers were pursuing the right approach to attract durable foreign capital flows.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) China’s economy showed modest improvement in the July-September quarter but remains weighed down by weak domestic demand and a persistent property slump, a report has said.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Food safety regulator FSSAI on Monday said that it issued notices to quick commerce platform Zepto and food business operators HealthyHey Foods LLP, Bakelite Food Processing Pvt Ltd and BMS Lifescience over alleged violations related to food safety, labelling and advertising claims, while also sanctioning adjudication proceedings against Storia Foods & Beverages Pvt Ltd.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand will come into force on October 20, paving the way for deeper economic engagement, faster regulatory cooperation, and increased investment flows between the two countries, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Nearly 47.42 per cent of households across Bangladesh, majority in rural areas, have fallen into debt as living expenses skyrocketed amidst stagnant earnings, a new report has said, using data from a special survey by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) China has stepped up purchases of gold as a safe haven asset amid rising geopolitical tensions. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) reportedly added 23 tonnes of gold in September 2026, its largest monthly purchase in nearly three years, extending its buying streak to 23 consecutive months. China’s reported holdings of gold have now risen to approximately 2,410 tonnes, according to an article in Nile Post.
