Forex | The Indian currency touched its strongest level since early September, but pared gains in the second half of the session as Brent crude rose above $110 a barrel and domestic equities fell.
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Rupee jumps 0.5% to 94.46/$ on Jio IPO-linked inflows; elevated oil prices spur caution
The Indian currency touched its strongest level since early September, but pared gains in the second half of the session as Brent crude rose above $110 a barrel and domestic equities fell.
News | German-made TBMs dominate India’s tunnelling, cushioning against China’s export curbs while India pushes indigenous manufacturing to cut supply risks.
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Germany’s local manufacturing base cushions India against China’s TBM export curbs
German-made TBMs dominate India’s tunnelling, cushioning against China’s export curbs while India pushes indigenous manufacturing to cut supply risks.
Companies | Oil marketing companies could face additional procurement costs of ₹813 crore for every 100 crore litres of cheaper B-heavy molasses ethanol replaced by maize, following government restrictions on sugar-based supplies for 2026-27.
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Sugar-ethanol curbs put auto industry’s E20 transition to test; OMCs face ₹813-crore potential cost increase
Oil marketing companies could face additional procurement costs of ₹813 crore for every 100 crore litres of cheaper B-heavy molasses ethanol replaced by maize, following government restrictions on sugar-based supplies for 2026-27.
India’s core sector growth climbed to 7.9% in September, a 30-month high, from 5.9% in August. Iron ore, electricity and cement led the rise, but seven straight months of fertiliser contraction and falling gas and crude oil output leave the wider industrial outlook uncertain.
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Core sector grew at 7.9% in September; industrial outlook remains uncertain
Economy | India’s FTAs open doors to overseas markets, but many exporters still pay full duties. The Commerce Department is holding State-level workshops to help businesses claim tariff benefits.
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Commerce Department steps up FTA outreach amid low utilisation
Commerce Department launches nationwide FTA outreach to boost SME exports by clarifying tariff benefits and usage of FTAs.
ICICI Lombard grew 13.9% in Q2FY27, outpacing the industry’s 13.2% growth excluding crop insurance. CFO Gopal Balachandran says disciplined risk selection is key to profitable growth.
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ICICI Lombard bets on disciplined risk selection for profitable growth: CFO
Economy | India’s share of LPG imports from the US surged to 67% from 10% over the past year, making it the country’s largest supplier, says Sergio Gor.
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Rubio tours Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery, pushes energy ties
India’s share of LPG imports from the US surged to 67% from 10% over the past year, making it the country’s largest supplier, says Sergio Gor
Info-tech | Gartner’s 2027 tech trends include large quantitative and speech reasoning models, AI agent identity, world models and sovereign tech—reshaping how organisations govern AI.
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Gartner flags AI governance, digital sovereignty among key technology trends for 2027
Trends include large quantitative models, speech reasoning models, AI agent identity and sovereign tech to address architectural and risk challenges
Money & Banking | MPC unanimously raised the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% despite 7.8% Q1 FY27 growth, citing rising inflation risks. Four members favoured calibrated tightening.
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Inflation risks overshadow 7.8% growth as MPC raises repo rate; majority favours calibrated tightening
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Stocks to watch, Oct 22: Sagility India, Tata Communications, Bharat Electronics, Omnitech, PDS, SEAMEC
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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex down 600 pts, Nifty below 22,600 as markets open lower amid mixed global cues
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Today’s Stock Recommendation: October 22, 2026
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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex down 600 pts, Nifty below 22,600 as markets open lower amid mixed global cues
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Today’s Stock Recommendation: October 22, 2026
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Stock to buy today: HCL Technologies (1,423.85) – BUY
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Stocks to watch, Oct 22: Sagility India, Tata Communications, Bharat Electronics, Omnitech, PDS, SEAMEC
Stocks to watch, October 22, 2026: Sagility India, Tata Communications, Bharat Electronics, Omnitech, PDS, SEAMEC
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Stocks to watch, Oct 22: Sagility India, Tata Communications, Bharat Electronics, Omnitech, PDS, SEAMEC
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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex down 600 pts, Nifty below 22,600 as markets open lower amid mixed global cues
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Today’s Stock Recommendation: October 22, 2026
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Stock to buy today: HCL Technologies (1,423.85) – BUY
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Stocks to watch, Oct 22: Sagility India, Tata Communications, Bharat Electronics, Omnitech, PDS, SEAMEC
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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex down 600 pts, Nifty below 22,600 as markets open lower amid mixed global cues
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Today’s Stock Recommendation: October 22, 2026
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Stock to buy today: HCL Technologies (1,423.85) – BUY
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Stocks to watch, Oct 22: Sagility India, Tata Communications, Bharat Electronics, Omnitech, PDS, SEAMEC
Stocks to watch, October 22, 2026: Sagility India, Tata Communications, Bharat Electronics, Omnitech, PDS, SEAMEC
Gold falls over 1% as oil rally boosts swap for higher-for-longer rates ahead of Fed, oil-driven inflation fears, and PCE data.
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Gold drops over 1% as oil rally reinforces higher-for-longer rate outlook
Gold falls over 1% as oil rally boosts swap for higher-for-longer rates ahead of Fed, oil-driven inflation fears, and PCE data.
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Nifty Prediction Today – October 22, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Resistance ahead; go long on a break above it
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Nifty Prediction Today – October 22, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Resistance ahead; go long on a break above it
Nifty 50 October Futures can rise to 22,920 on a break above 22,790
🔴Watch : Jio platforms IPO: Hard to ignore, but should you pound the table?
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India’s copper demand accelerated to 12 per cent in the 2025-26 fiscal to 2,100 kilotonne (KT), led by infrastructure, automotive, and building & construction sectors, according to the Annual Copper Demand Data for FY2026 released by the International Copper Association India (ICA India).
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India’s copper demand up 12% in FY26 at 2,100 KT led by automotive, infra & realty sectors
India’s copper demand rose 12% to 2,100 KT in FY26, led by infrastructure, automotive, and building sectors.
Can India’s power grid keep pace with its renewable energy ambitions?
India’s ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase III programme aims to strengthen transmission infrastructure and move renewable electricity from generation sites to centres of demand. In this episode of Green Shift, M. Ramesh explains the role of transmission lines, substations, battery storage and grid stability in addressing renewable energy curtailment and managing fluctuations in solar and wind power.
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India’s ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase III programme aims to strengthen transmission infrastructure and move renewable electricity from generation sites to centres of demand. In this episode of Green Shift, M. Ramesh explains the role of transmission lines, substations, battery storage and grid stability in addressing renewable energy curtailment and managing fluctuations in solar and wind power.
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Companies | Ultraviolette launches the X-47 Venom at ₹2.65 lakh with VX-100 tech, a 343 km range, fast charging, and rider safety features.
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Ultraviolette launches X-47 Venom at ₹2.65 lakh, deliveries in November
Ultraviolette launches the X-47 Venom at ₹2.65 lakh with VX-100 tech, 343 km range, fast charging, and rider safety features.