No wallet. No smartphone. Pune techie forgot both on his first date; 10 years later, she still paysA Pune-based techie’s first date with his now-wife began with an embarrassing mishap: he forgot his wallet and had no smartphone to make a ...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Who should pay on a first date? Man asks to split first-date bill, Bengaluru woman says ‘game over’; Pune techie recalls how his love story beganA Bengaluru woman sparked debate after calling it an “ick” when a man asked to split their first-date bill. Pune techie Kunal Gandhi offere...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Bandhan Bank shares jump 7% as Abu Dhabi’s IHC explores stake in promoter Bandhan Financial ServicesBandhan Bank shares jumped nearly 7% after reports that Abu Dhabi-based IHC was in early-stage discussions to acquire a promoter stake in B...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
IHC, First Abu Dhabi eye stake in Bandhan Bank promoterEarly investors GIC & IFC jointly hold 30% in Bandhan Financial Services (BFSL), keen to exit. PE funds tapped too to gauge strategic inter...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Adani starts Dharavi rehabilitation work on 22-acre Matunga land parcelAdani Navbharat Developers Pvt Ltd has initiated construction of rehabilitation homes at the 22-acre Matunga railway site. This project wil...
12 Oct, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Will RBI’s CRR hike to 99% hit HDFC, SBI and other bank stocks? Here’s what Jefferies saysThe RBI has raised the minimum daily CRR maintenance requirement to 99% from 90% from October 16 to curb banking system liquidity. Jefferie...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
ET Startup Awards 2026 | Tier-II cities rechart startup geography: IDFC First Bank’s VaidyanathanThe startup story is not confined to a handful of sectors or cities, but is being shaped by talent and ideas across the country, Vaidyanath...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
RBI's rupee defence may drain banking liquidity, ease currency pressureRBI has introduced measures to curb rupee volatility, which could ease immediate depreciation pressures in the currency market. These measu...
11 Oct, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
INWIT investors line up financing for possible take-private, sources sayShareholders of INWIT are reportedly arranging financing for a potential take-private bid amid ongoing disputes. The investors involved inc...
11 Oct, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
BSNL geared up for 5G expansion as 4G network delivers desired results, says senior officialBharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is advancing towards the rollout of its indigenous 5G services across India. The telecom company is also expan...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
In a world no one forecast, own a business that outlives presidential social posts: 6 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 29%For quite some time now, it has become increasingly hard to make sense of what is happening in the world. The old understanding of what is ...
11 Oct, 2026, 05.58 AM IST
India’s app economy goes spiritual: Religious and astrology apps clock nearly 30 crore downloads in nine monthsReligious, spiritual and astrology apps recorded nearly 30 crore downloads in India between January and September 2026, surpassing their co...
10 Oct, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund added DLF, Bharti Airtel, Indus Towers and 10 other stocks to its portfolio in September. Details hereParag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund added 13 stocks to its portfolio in September, including DLF, Bharti Airtel, Petronet LNG and Indus Towers, whi...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
AI crowds out fresh grads at Wall Street tech hubs in IndiaThe landscape of entry-level employment for Indian graduates is shifting dramatically due to advancements in AI. As machines tackle more mu...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
Why global investors are turning to Georgia for real estate opportunities in 2026Alliance Group designates 2026 as a pivotal year for international stakeholders targeting Georgia's dynamic real estate landscape. The nati...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
NBCC sets Rs 9,620 crore plan to revive 16 stalled Supertech projectsNBCC has launched 25 tenders worth Rs 9,620.33 crore to complete 16 stalled housing projects by Supertech. The National Company Law Appella...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Hurricane in Gulf: Tropical Depression 9 to become first Atlantic hurricane storm of 2026, predicted to hit Louisiana, Mississippi, forecast landfall could affect Shell, Chevron, other refineriesHurricane tracker: Shell Plc began evacuating non-essential workers from its Stones, Mars, Olympus, Ursa, Vito and Appomattox offshore prod...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.30 AM IST