Diwali bonanza for railway staff: 78-day bonus cleared for 11.4 lakh employees
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/78-day-bonus-for-railway-staff-cabinet-clears-rs-2010-crore-payout-for-11-4-lakh-employees/articleshow/134939533.cms

The Union Cabinet has approved a Productivity Linked Bonus for railway employees worth Rs 2,009.61 crore. It will benefit approximately 11.41 lakh eligible railway staff members across various categories. The maximum bonus that each eligible employee can receive is Rs 17,951. This annual bonus is provided ahead of the Durga Puja and Dussehra holidays to motivate employees. Railways recorded significant freight loading and passenger numbers during the 2025-26 period.

What does RBI's new Consolidated Account Statement measure benefit you? Explained
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/rbis-new-cas-move-explained-track-fds-in-multiple-banks-shares-mfs-in-one-place-and-why-it-matters/articleshow/134939369.cms

RBI’s new CAS move: Announced on October 7, 2026, the measures will allow SEBI-regulated depositories to include information related to deposit accounts in CAS. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the measures would be implemented by December 31, 2026. Let’s understand what all is expected to be consolidated and what it means for you:

US inflation accelerates to 3.7% in September as gasoline prices surge
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/us-inflation-accelerates-to-3-7-in-september-as-gasoline-prices-surge/articleshow/134944527.cms

September's inflation report shows a notable rise in US consumer prices, hitting 3.7%. This surge can be traced back to escalating gasoline costs and strong core inflation signals. The rising costs in gas are exerting upward pressure on a variety of sectors, including transportation and travel. These figures may sway Federal Reserve decisions on interest rates as midterm elections loom, directly influencing American families' budgets.

Fairfax to buy IDBI stake: CCEA clears Rs 53,000 crore deal; all you need to know
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/canadas-fairfax-to-buy-60-2-stake-in-idbi-bank-for-rs-53000-crore-largest-fdi-in-an-indian-bank/articleshow/134944820.cms

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved M/s 10955230 Canada Inc, a subsidiary of Fairfax, as the strategic buyer for the combined stakes held by the government and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). The government will sell its 30.48 per cent holding for around Rs 26,620 crore.

Currency depreciation key headwind for foreign investors: Blackstone's Gray
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/currency-depreciation-key-headwind-for-foreign-investors-blackstones-gray/articleshow/134951105.cms

Wholesale inflation touches 30-month high
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/wholesale-inflation-touches-30-month-high/articleshow/134951140.cms

Oil prices fall $1 after touching three week high amid Middle East tensions
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/oil-prices-fall-1-after-touching-three-week-high-amid-middle-east-tensions/articleshow/134955289.cms

Oil prices have dipped as investors assess potential shipping threats in the Strait of Hormuz. The uptick in prices was initially fueled by recent assaults on Saudi Aramco and provocations from Iran. The Trump administration is mulling over the possibility of loosening sanctions on oil vessels to alleviate shipping costs, particularly given the surge in freight prices.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex jumps 400 points, Nifty50 opens above 22,700
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/sensex-stock-market-today-15-october-2026-live-updates-nse-bse-gift-nifty-50-top-gainers-losers-mcx-stocks-in-focus-market-news/liveblog/134956119.cms