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National Governance & Policy 17 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Brutal Assault on Woman in Gujarat’s Surendranagar

India’s National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a disturbing case from Gujarat’s Surendranagar district, where a woman was allegedly assaulted and subjected to degrading treatment by her husband and family members after she began living with another man. The commission has treated the incident as a serious human rights violation, underscoring the state’s duty to protect bodily integrity, dignity and personal liberty.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy16 Oct 2026, 10:51 AM IST

Gujarat to Release Water from Kadana Dam as Rainfall Deficit Threatens Kharif Crops

Gujarat is preparing to release water from Kadana Dam to cushion Kharif crops after the state’s rainfall deficit widened sharply in early October. Between October 1 and 10, the state received just 0.3 mm of rain against a seasonal average of 11 mm, a shortfall of about 97%, intensifying pressure on agriculture in a critical stage of the crop cycle.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 08:05 PM IST

JPMorgan Plans to Double GIFT City Business as $1 Billion Book Grows

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to significantly expand its business at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, or GIFT City, as multinational demand for treasury, trade finance and cross-border payments accelerates. Since opening its branch in 2022, the bank has built a book of nearly $1 billion and now serves a few hundred clients, positioning the financial hub as a growing platform for international banking in India.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy08 Oct 2026, 07:18 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat Drive 45% of India’s Residential Rooftop Solar Capacity in September

Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat together accounted for 45% of India’s residential rooftop solar capacity in September, underscoring the concentration of adoption in a handful of large states. The national installed residential rooftop base under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana stood at 17,561 MW, covering 59,47,035 households as of September 2026.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility08 Oct 2026, 09:53 AM IST

JPMorgan Plans to Double GIFT City Business as $1 Billion Book Expands

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to scale up its operations at Gujarat’s GIFT City over the next few years, aiming to roughly double business in trade finance and payments. The move underscores rising interest from global banks in India’s international financial hub, where JPMorgan has already built a client base of a few hundred and a book approaching $1 billion.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance08 Oct 2026, 12:32 AM IST

JPMorgan Plans to Double GIFT City Business as $1 Billion Book Expands

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to scale up its Gujarat International Finance Tec-City operations over the next few years, targeting a doubling of business in trade finance, payments and related cross-border services. The bank, which opened its GIFT City branch in 2022, now serves a few hundred clients and has built a book of nearly $1 billion, underscoring the zone’s growing pull for multinational financial activity.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy07 Oct 2026, 11:35 AM IST

Gujarat Extends MSP Registration Deadline for Four Kharif Crops to October 24

The Gujarat government has extended the registration deadline for minimum support price procurement of groundnut, moong, soybean and urad until October 24, giving farmers additional time to enrol for the state-backed purchase programme. The move is aimed at widening participation in the Kharif procurement window and reducing the risk that eligible growers miss out because of paperwork, timing or local access constraints.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 08:14 AM IST

Twenty-Five Years in Power, Modi’s Rise Mirrors India’s National Reinvention

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s quarter-century in leadership, spanning his rise in Gujarat and his tenure in New Delhi, has become inseparable from India’s own political and economic transformation. As the country marks a period of elevated global ambition, his record reflects both a more assertive state and a more confident national self-image.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility07 Oct 2026, 05:37 AM IST

Astana Financial Hub Eyes Partnership With GIFT City as Kazakhstan, India Deepen Capital Links

The Astana International Financial Centre is exploring collaboration with India’s GIFT City, signalling a potential new channel for cross-border financial services and investment between Central Asia and one of Asia’s fastest-growing financial hubs. The move reflects the AIFC’s push to expand its international footprint through sustainable finance and digital assets, while leveraging regional proximity to India.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 07:44 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat Drive 45% of India’s Rooftop Solar Capacity in September

Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat together accounted for 45% of India’s residential rooftop solar capacity in September, underscoring the concentration of adoption in a handful of large states. Under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the national installed residential rooftop solar base stood at 17,561 MW across 59,47,035 households as of September 2026.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 05:58 PM IST

Gujarat Extends MSP Registration Deadline for Four Kharif Crops to October 24

The Gujarat government has extended the registration deadline for farmers seeking to sell groundnut, moong, soybean and urad under the minimum support price mechanism to October 24. The move is aimed at giving growers additional time to complete formalities after the initial window, easing pressure on procurement-linked sales in a key Kharif marketing phase.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance06 Oct 2026, 12:34 PM IST

JPMorgan Plans to Double GIFT City Business as $1 Billion Book Grows

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to expand its GIFT City operations over the next few years, aiming to double business in trade finance and payments as India’s international financial hub gains traction. The bank, which opened its branch in 2022, now serves a few hundred clients and has built a book of nearly $1 billion, underscoring rising interest from multinational firms in cross-border treasury operations.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance05 Oct 2026, 12:37 PM IST

JPMorgan Plans to Double GIFT City Business as $1 Billion Book Scales Up

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to expand its GIFT City operations over the next few years, with a goal of doubling business in trade finance and payments as its client base and balance sheet deepen. The bank, which opened its branch in 2022, now serves a few hundred clients and manages a book of nearly $1 billion, underscoring the growing appeal of India’s international financial zone for global institutions.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Oct 2026, 08:08 PM IST

JPMorgan Plans to Double GIFT City Business as $1 Billion Book Grows

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to expand its GIFT City operations over the next few years, aiming to double business in trade finance and payments as multinational interest in Gujarat’s international financial hub deepens. The bank, which opened its branch in 2022, now serves a few hundred clients and manages a book of nearly $1 billion.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Oct 2026, 04:41 PM IST

JPMorgan Plans to Double GIFT City Business as $1 Billion Book Grows

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to expand its GIFT City operations over the next few years, aiming to double its business in trade finance and payments as activity at India’s international financial hub deepens. The bank, which opened its branch in 2022, now serves a few hundred clients and has built a book of nearly $1 billion.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (08:35 PM IST)

Psyllium Husk Moves Beyond Digestion Into Food, Feed and Wellness Markets

Psyllium husk, long associated with digestive health, is increasingly being repurposed across bakery, veterinary feed and wellness products, according to Niraj Wadhwa, Managing Director of Gujarat-based Sidhpur Sat-Isabgol Factory Pvt. Ltd. The shift reflects a broader market evolution in which a traditional agricultural commodity is finding new demand channels and higher-value applications.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (04:44 PM IST)

Dhanuka Agritech Launches Wetcit Neo to Improve Spray Performance on Difficult Crops

Dhanuka Agritech has introduced Wetcit Neo, a biosolution adjuvant designed to improve spray spreading, coverage and absorption in crop protection applications. The launch targets a persistent agronomic challenge: waxy leaf surfaces that can reduce the effectiveness of conventional sprays and limit product uptake.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (01:16 PM IST)

JPMorgan Plans to Double GIFT City Business as $1 Billion Book Expands

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to scale up its presence at Gujarat’s GIFT City over the next few years, aiming to double business in trade finance and payments as multinational interest in the financial hub deepens. The bank, which opened its branch in 2022, now serves a few hundred clients and has built a book of nearly $1 billion, underscoring the growing role of India’s international financial centre in cross-border banking.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (11:33 AM IST)

India’s Asian Games 2026 Medallists: Full List of Winners from Aichi-Nagoya

India’s medal haul at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 offers a clear snapshot of the country’s competitive depth across Olympic and non-Olympic disciplines. The full list of medallists, categorised by sport, underscores both established strengths and emerging podium prospects as India continues to build toward the next Olympic cycle.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AIJust now (10:31 AM IST)

GIFT City Is Rewiring How Indians Invest Abroad, Opening a Lower-Barrier Route to Global Markets

GIFT City is rapidly emerging as a practical gateway for Indian investors seeking exposure beyond domestic equities, with access to US stocks, ETFs and thematic opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors. In an ETMarkets Smart Talk conversation, Mustafa Pardiwala of Mirae Asset Capital Markets (IFSC) said the platform is helping investors start small, diversify globally and better understand currency and product risks.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (07:26 PM IST)

Simple Energy Raises $180 Million to Power Next Growth Phase in India’s E2W Market

Electric two-wheeler maker Simple Energy has secured $180 million, or about ₹1,750 crore, in a Series C round as it prepares for its next phase of expansion. The fresh capital is expected to strengthen manufacturing, product development, and market reach at a time when India’s EV sector is becoming more competitive and capital-intensive.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (07:57 AM IST)

JPMorgan Plans to Double GIFT City Business as $1 Billion Book Grows

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to expand its presence in Gujarat’s GIFT City over the next few years, aiming to double business in trade finance and payments as multinational interest in the financial hub deepens. The bank, which opened its branch in 2022, now serves a few hundred clients and has built a book of nearly $1 billion, underscoring the zone’s growing role in cross-border treasury operations.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (05:53 AM IST)

Nomura Flags 17 Consumer Stocks, Including Titan, Lenskart and Dabur, on Strong Demand Outlook

Nomura has identified 17 consumer companies with Buy ratings, arguing that demand remains resilient even as rising inventory costs continue to pressure margins. The brokerage expects average EBITDA growth of 13.8% year on year for the group, a forecast that materially exceeds earlier market expectations and suggests meaningful upside in selected names. Investors are being urged to review portfolio exposure carefully as the stock-specific opportunities appear broad but uneven.

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Automotive, EVs & MobilityJust now (12:19 PM IST)

JPMorgan Plans to Double GIFT City Business as Book Nears $1 Billion

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing to expand its GIFT City operations over the next few years, with a goal of doubling business in trade finance and payments as its client book approaches $1 billion. The move underscores the growing pull of Gujarat’s international financial hub for multinational firms seeking treasury, cross-border and capital-markets efficiencies.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (10:56 AM IST)

JPMorgan Plans to Double GIFT City Business as $1 Billion Book Grows

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is preparing a major expansion of its operations at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, or GIFT City, aiming to double business over the next few years as demand builds in trade finance and payments. The bank, which opened its branch in 2022, now serves a few hundred clients and manages a book of nearly $1 billion, underscoring GIFT City’s growing role as a hub for cross-border treasury activity.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:18 AM IST)

Government Will Not Let Markets Go Out of Control, Says Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the government is prepared to intervene to prevent disorder in energy markets, signalling a watchful stance at a time of persistent volatility in global crude prices and domestic inflation concerns. His remarks underscore New Delhi’s intent to balance consumer protection, fiscal discipline and energy security without allowing price shocks to cascade through the economy.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (11:07 PM IST)

Rima Das Says 'Village Rockstars 2' Delays Expose the Fragility of Independent Cinema

Acclaimed Assamese filmmaker Rima Das has spoken candidly about the delayed theatrical release of 'Village Rockstars 2', framing the film’s long road to audiences as part of a larger structural problem facing independent cinema in India. In a wider reflection on her practice, she also underscored why she continues to make films around children, nature and rural life, while calling for a stronger support system for filmmakers from the Northeast.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (03:31 PM IST)

Banks Urge Customers to Finish Critical Transactions Before Three-Day Strike

Public sector banks and older private lenders have advised customers to complete essential transactions ahead of a three-day strike called from September 28 by the United Forum of Bank Unions. The government has already directed public sector banks to remain open on Sunday to reduce disruption and help customers access core services before the shutdown window begins.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (02:50 PM IST)

MSME Ministry, MoSPI Sign Pact to Sharpen India’s Business Statistics

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation have signed an MoU to strengthen India’s Statistical Business Register by enabling structured sharing of relevant data from the Udyam Registration ecosystem. The agreement is designed to improve the quality, coverage and timeliness of official business statistics, with particular significance for the MSME sector, which forms the backbone of India’s industrial base and employment landscape.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (02:29 PM IST)

Sitharaman Holds Bilateral Talks With Saudi Arabia, Switzerland as India Courts Capital and Trade Links

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of bilateral meetings with representatives from Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and other countries on the sidelines of official engagements in New Delhi, underscoring India’s effort to deepen economic partnerships at a time of global uncertainty. The discussions come as Switzerland signals strong interest in India as a destination for portfolio diversification and long-term investment, according to the Swiss ambassador.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (01:07 PM IST)

‘Dorothy’ Review: Karthik Subbaraj’s Boldest Film Yet Reframes Violence, Caste and Desire

Karthik Subbaraj’s Dorothy emerges as a forceful and unsettling work, one that transforms a story of masculine violence into a layered meditation on repression, caste and identity. The film is being read as one of the director’s most audacious statements, notable not only for its formal confidence but also for the quiet defiance with which it answers the hostility it has drawn online.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (07:47 PM IST)

Deendayal Port, Assam Petro-Chemicals Launch ₹2,300-Crore E-Methanol Plant to Power Green Shipping Push

Deendayal Port Authority and Assam Petro-Chemicals Ltd have laid the foundation stone for a ₹2,300-crore e-methanol plant in Gujarat, a project designed to supply cleaner marine fuel and strengthen the port’s ambitions as a green-fuel bunkering hub. The investment underscores how India’s port infrastructure is being recast to serve decarbonisation goals while opening a new industrial market for low-carbon fuels.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (12:04 PM IST)

Income Tax Probe Flags Gujarat Unrecognised Parties in Alleged Cash-Routing Network

The Income Tax Department is examining whether a cluster of unrecognised political parties in Gujarat was used as a conduit for laundering and tax evasion, with investigators alleging that large sums were routed through party accounts and then withdrawn in cash. The probe, which began in 2022, reportedly covers transactions worth about Rs 1,000 crore and has raised fresh questions about the use of political entities with limited public scrutiny.

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India(25)GIFT City(17)New Delhi(14)JPMorgan Chase & Co.(14)Kadana Dam(6)Government of India(4)