Frosty’s Ledger

YES Bank Q2 profit up 65% at ₹1,080 cr; AT1 ruling impact not yet reflected

On a pro forma basis, the SC ruling on AT1 bonds would result in a net loss of ₹5,217 crore for the quarter and Rs 4,146 crore for the half-year…

BS·BusinessLine·NDTV Profit3 papersYesterday 8:42 PM

• YES Bank reports quarterly profit but flags impact of Supreme Court ruling on AT-1 bondsBusinessLine
• YES Bank Q2 PAT up 65%, AT-1 ruling poses Rs 5,217-cr loss threatFin. Express

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail, asked to sign peace bond

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was granted conditional bail on Saturday and asked to sign a peace bond, police sources said.

BS·Mint·Moneycontrol3 papersYesterday 6:10 PM

Burma Burma operator Hunger Pangs files IPO draft papers with SEBI

The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to ₹150 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 2.79 crore shares by existing shareholders…

BusinessLine·Fin. Express·Moneycontrol3 papersYesterday 11:48 AM

Stocks to Watch

Dividend alert: IRFC, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Prudential AMC, among 11 stocks to watch next week: Check record date, payout

Dividend payouts announced by 11 companies range from ₹0.50 to ₹30 per share, with record dates scheduled for October 21–23, 2026. ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company offers the highest payout. Record dates and settlement rules determine eligibility.

Mint·NDTV ProfitYesterday 10:49 AM

• Top 3 stocks to buy under ₹100: IRFC, Motherson Sumi, Lloyds Engineering Works by Sumeet Bagadia | Target price, SLMint
• Best 3 stocks to buy under ₹100: Equitas SFB, UCO Bank, Suzlon by Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi — Target, stop-lossMint

Oil prices may ease to $80 per barrel in 2027 as West Asia supply recovers: Goldman Sachs

The firm expects benchmark Brent crude to trade at $90 per barrel in December 2026, revising its previous forecast of $85, before averaging $80 per barrel in 2027…

BusinessLine·ETYesterday 12:40 PM

• Oil prices retreat as investors weigh supply outlook, West Asia tensionsThe Hindu
• AI debt, municipal bonds offer opportunities amid market volatility: Goldman SachsBusinessLine

Tech Mahindra shares jump 8% after Q2 results, Jefferies upgrades stock

At 10.32 am, the stock traded 7% higher at 1,764.40 on the NSE after rising to ₹1,776.50 from ₹1,650 previous close…

BusinessLine·The HinduYesterday 3:10 AM

• HDFC Life shares slip despite analyst upgrades after steady H1 resultsBusinessLine

Trade Margins On 137 Anti-Cancer Drugs At 30%; Retail Prices Likely To Slump By 70%

Consumers can verify and check the updated drug rates through the NPPA website.

NDTV Profit·Moneycontrol·ET3 papersYesterday 10:01 PM

• Centre finalises 30% trade margin cap for 137 non-scheduled cancer drugsBS

Air India extends temporary suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia until Oct 24 amid Houthi attacks

Air India says, "In view of the prevailing situation, Air India and Air India Express have temporarily suspended flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam until 24 October 2026”

BusinessLine·MintYesterday 2:43 PM

• Air India reduces flights to Europe for winter seasonFin. Express
• Saudi Arabia should accept Israel's 'helpful' offer to fight Houthis: TrumpBS

India-New Zealand FTA: Sheep meat gets zero duty, kiwi fruit at 15% as tariff cuts take effect October 20

India has notified its first set of customs duty concessions for imports from New Zealand under the bilateral free trade agreement, with preferential rates taking effect on October 20.

Mint·ETYesterday 9:18 PM

• Indian exporters readying consignments for India–New Zealand FTA launchBusinessLine

IDBI Bank stake sale: FinMin cites High Court ruling, Budget speeches to reject irregularity claims

The government has cited legal provisions and past Budget commitments to defend its decision to proceed with the strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank.

BusinessLineYesterday 9:54 PM

• IDBI Bank sale to Fairfax: FinMin cites 2003 law, Delhi HC judgmentBS
• Finance Ministry says Centre allowed to sell stake in IDBI Bank, refers Delhi HC's 2018 judgement to defend dilutionMint

Semiconductor market to remain solid ‘at least through next year,’ South Korea finance minister says

South Korea's finance minister said semiconductor growth can last at least through 2027 as supply remains tight despite a global chip sell-off.

CNBCYesterday 10:15 PM

• India and South Korea explore cooperation in nuclear energy, green hydrogenBusinessLine

Punjab & Sind Bank records 40% rise in net profit in Q2

Net interest income grows 22% to ₹1,162 crore…

BusinessLineYesterday 8:22 PM

• KANJIPANI Punjab & Sind Bank IFSC Code, KORBAMoneycontrol

IDBI Bank Q2 profit falls 39% to ₹2,205 crore on high base of NSDL gains

IDBI Bank's Q2FY27 net profit declined 39% to ₹2,205 crore due to a high base from an NSDL stake sale gain.

BS·BusinessLine·Moneycontrol·ET4 papersYesterday 7:31 PM

Meet Rahul Shukla. Axis Bank appoints former HDFC Bank veteran to lead Commercial, Bharat Banking

The appointment brings an experienced banking professional into a key role at Axis Bank, which serves businesses and customers across multiple segments of the Indian banking market.

Mint·Moneycontrol·ET3 papersYesterday 7:41 PM

• Apple appoints Meta veteran Scott Tucker to lead global litigationBS

Maha FDA names Blinkit's Dhindsa, Reliance officials in expired food probe

In the case of a Zomato Hyperpure warehouse, a company representative named a contractor as its disposal agency which FDA officials could not trace, according to the documents…

BS·BusinessLineYesterday 6:20 PM

• FDA crackdown: FIR against Reliance Consumer Products, Reliance Retail, Blinkit, Zomato Hyperpure officials; here's whyMint
• Expired food probe: Maharashtra suspends five Reliance, Eternal entities; Blinkit CEO namedBusinessLine

HDFC Bank New MD Anup Bagchi Calls For More Work On Balance Sheet, Integration Work Largely Done

HDFC Bank is in the middle of a leadership transition that will see ICICI Group veteran Anup Bagchi taking over as managing director.

NDTV Profit·Moneycontrol·ET3 papersYesterday 10:27 PM

• HDFC Bank CEO-designate Bagchi to meet customers, regulators before taking overMint

FSSAI initiates legal action against Priyagold maker over cattle feed bran

FSSAI said Surya Food & Agro used cattle feed bran in Priyagold biscuits, Dodla Dairy's full cream milk sample was substandard, and pesticide residues were found in raisins sold by UEIR Organic Foods…

BS·BusinessLineYesterday 1:35 PM

• FSSAI initiates legal proceedings against Priyagold Biscuits maker, Dodla Dairy, Ueir Organic FoodsBusinessLine
• FSSAI acts against Priyagold maker for cattle bran in biscuits, 5 othersBS

Ixigo reports ₹63 crore net profit, 13% revenue growth in Q2 FY27

Ixigo reported an all-time high net profit of ₹63.42 crore in Q2FY27, aided by a partial stake sale in Freshbus, while revenue rose 13 per cent to ₹320.96 crore…

BS·MoneycontrolYesterday 5:36 PM

• ixigo Q2 profit at Rs 63 cr on robust show in hotel booking bizET
• BEL Q2 results 2026 date out | Market sees up to 16% YoY revenue growth, defence order may drop — share outlook in focusMint

Iran says supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude ablaze after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s IRGC Navy said a supertanker carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil caught fire after hitting a naval mine while crossing the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorised route.

MintYesterday 4:17 PM

• Iran's Guards say two tankers hit mines in Strait of HormuzReuters
• Iran’s IRGC warns Strait of Hormuz is closed after supertanker catches fireMoneycontrol

Trump waives broad new Russia sanctions, Zelenskyy condemns it as 'wrong'

Trump signed the Graham Bill, which targeted Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, into law in September.

CNBC1:05 AM

• Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifiesBBC
• Zelenskyy says believes US will lift more Russia sanctionsMoneycontrol

IMF members call for more support amid war shocks, 'advanced intelligence' risks

Reuters·ETYesterday 11:49 AM

• China backs IMF's scrutiny of fiscal risks in major advanced economiesBS

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 jolts Pakistan's Balochistan

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Saturday, with its epicentre 48 km northwest of Khuzdar, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The tremor originated at a depth of 25 km.

ET·ReutersYesterday 1:37 PM

• 5.8-Magnitude earthquake recorded in Pakistan, NCS reportsMoneycontrol

Russia hails Trump waiving sanctions as 'historic'

ET·MoneycontrolYesterday 2:38 PM

No Kings anti-Trump movement holds over 3000 rallies across 50 states ahead of November 3 US midterm elections. What does it mean for Donald Trump, Republican party?

No Kings anti-Trump movement: More than 3,200 events had been planned in ​all 50 states, after the two previous nationwide events attracted millions of participants.

ETYesterday 9:59 PM

• US midterm election 2026: Democrats may stun Donald Trump, Republican party by winning majority, claims election forecaster, shows howET
• Trump faults aides as Republican midterm prospects dimReuters

AI race may depend more on access to power, infrastructure than chip supply: Morgan Stanley

The global race to expand artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities could increasingly be determined by which companies can secure enough electricity, financing and data-centre infrastructure to operate advanced chips, rather than simply by their ability to acquire the…

ET·MintYesterday 4:32 PM

Who is Kavya Maran beyond IPL? Meet biz star at centre of buzz - Her role at Sun TV, Sunrisers franchise, Maran family

Kavya Maran is in the spotlight amid reports of a wedding with music composer Anirudh Ravichander. Beyond the buzz, she is an executive director at Sun TV Network and a key figure in the Sun Group’s media and international cricket businesses.

Mint3:18 AM

Apple iPhone Duo's ‘extraordinary’ pre-order frenzy raises stakes for its foldable smartphone debut

The coming weeks will offer a clearer indication of whether the initial pre-order rush translates into sustained sales momentum and how quickly Apple can fulfil orders for its first foldable iPhone.

MintYesterday 9:16 PM

• Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo puts the company's status-symbol power to the testCNBC
• Apple's 'extraordinary' iPhone Duo demand puts foldable bet to the testET

CERT-in incident flags need for AI-enhanced security measures rather than reacting to attacks

At odds with this, Greyhound Research assessed the incidents as the failure of India’s defences against AI agents at detection…

BusinessLine12:39 AM

The hill I will die on: Cinemas have been getting away with lies. Films should begin on time | Jeffrey Ingold

If cinemas must run 20 minutes of adverts before a feature, they could at least be honest about it. Or, I have a better solution … Do you remember the last time you were lied to? I certainly do.

GuardianYesterday 2:30 PM

Madeline Horwath on AI food advertising – cartoon

GuardianYesterday 3:30 PM

12 questions for Rahul

Having been through the school of hard knocks, Rahul should know that political change in India is brought about either by those who win an election or who combine with others to defeat an incumbent…

BSYesterday 9:30 AM

Best of Opinion: India must bring its brightest minds home, like China did

Today's columns examine India's failure to use its skilled diaspora, succession challenges in family businesses, Rahul Gandhi's political strategy, and resistance to resource-intensive data centres…

BSYesterday 6:15 AM