Dhanraj Nathwani’s Rajya Sabha nomination has put Akhilesh Yadav and SP’s PDA pitch in the spotlight.
Banks and stock markets will remain closed on Gandhi Jayanti, while UPI, internet banking, ATMs and other digital banking services will continue.
HDFC Bank has named Anup Bagchi as its new MD and CEO for three years. The ICICI veteran will take charge from October 27, 2026.
Nifty has suffered its longest weekly losing streak in 25 years, losing over 2,149 points as foreign selling and global risks pressure markets.
A possible third Rajya Sabha victory could lift Samajwadi Party morale before the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, but Akhilesh Yadav needs support beyond his party’s ranks.
Explore 10 October 2026 changes covering LPG subsidies, PUC checks, banking, NRI property purchases, NPS and possible appliance price increases.
Traders have called off the October 2 No UPI Day protest after talks with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while seeking relief over proposed merchant charges.
The government has retained small savings rates for October–December 2026. PPF continues at 7.1%, Sukanya Samriddhi at 8.2% and NSC at 7.7%.
Mumbai’s historic Kyani & Co. faces restrictions on food operations following reported hygiene violations.
Mumbai: Tata Trusts has proposed restructuring Tata Sons to help the group’s holding company remain unlisted, according to the supplied