NEW DELHI — For generations of international travellers, the routine upon landing has been a universal exercise in digital anxiety. The aircraft touches down, the seatbelt sign chimes off, and millions of passengers immediately reach for their smartphones—only to hesitate. The moment mobile data is enabled on a foreign network, the psychological meter starts running. […]
Understanding EPFO Pension Rights: Navigating the Distinction Between Direct Pension and Family Pension
By Sandal Khan Business Correspondent, Zee Media Updated: October 10, 2026 For millions of employees contributing to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), the pension scheme serves as a critical pillar of post-retirement financial security. However, a pervasive myth continues to circulate among subscribers: the assumption that a beneficiary’s pension automatically transfers to family members […]
Rolls-Royce Holds Historic First-Ever Board Meeting in India, Targeting Strategic Partnership for AMCA Fighter Jet Engine Programme
NEW DELHI / BENGALURU — In a historic milestone underscoring the shifting tectonic plates of global aerospace and defense manufacturing, British engineering titan Rolls-Royce convened its full board meeting in India for the very first time. The high-profile, three-day visit serves as a definitive signal of the company’s intent to deeply integrate its operations within […]
Gold Market Update: Nationwide Surge in Precious Metal Prices Signals Sustained Investor Interest
October 10, 2026 – The Indian bullion market witnessed a significant upward trend today, with gold prices climbing across most major cities. As investors and jewelry consumers navigate the current economic landscape, the consistent rise in both 22-carat and 24-carat gold reflects a broader trend of market volatility and shifting demand dynamics. Across the country, […]
RBI Opens Special Dollar Window for State-Run Oil Refiners as Crude Surges Past $100 and Rupee Nears 97
By George Mathew Updated: October 10, 2026, 11:56 AM IST | 4 min read Main Facts In an aggressive move to shield India’s macro-economy from escalating external shocks, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on Saturday that it will open a dedicated, open-ended special dollar window for the country’s three major public sector oil […]
E-Commerce Giants Amazon and Flipkart Kick Off 2026 Festive Season with Record-Breaking Openings Driven by Premium Demand and Tier-3 Expansion
NEW DELHI — India’s e-commerce landscape has set a blistering pace for the final quarter of the fiscal year, with primary market leaders Amazon and Flipkart reporting unprecedented momentum in the opening hours of their respective flagship 2026 festive sale events. Powered by an aggressive appetite for premiumization, widespread adoption of flexible financing mechanisms, and […]
Musk Escalates India Satcom Battle: Starlink Chief Blasts Regulatory Delays and Accuses Mukesh Ambani of Monopoly
NEW DELHI — Tech billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has dramatically escalated his public campaign against India’s telecommunications regulatory framework, launching a scathing, direct attack on billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani. Musk accused the Reliance Industries chairman of maintaining a "monopolistic exploitation" of the Indian market and deliberately blocking the commercial rollout of Starlink, SpaceX’s […]
The Satellite Sovereignty Battle: Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, and the High-Stakes Fight for India’s Digital Skies
In an extraordinary collision of global tech ambition and domestic industrial policy, the race for India’s satellite communication (satcom) market has erupted into a vitriolic public confrontation. Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and owner of the satellite constellation Starlink, has launched a blistering series of attacks against Indian industrialist Mukesh Ambani, framing the delay […]
Elon Musk and Reliance Jio Clash Over Starlink’s Delayed India Launch: A High-Stakes Battle for the Subcontinent’s Skies
NEW DELHI — The mounting friction between billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and India’s telecommunications establishment has escalated into an open diplomatic and corporate warfare. Musk, the founder and CEO of SpaceX, has doubled down on his aggressive public attacks regarding the regulatory roadblocks delaying the commercial launch of his satellite internet venture, Starlink, in the […]
Beyond the Indices: Why Investors Must Pivot to Stock-Specific Fundamentals in the Current Market
By IANS Published: October 09, 2026 As the Indian equity markets navigate a complex macroeconomic landscape, the prevailing wisdom of evaluating performance solely through the lens of broad indices—Large-cap, Mid-cap, and Small-cap—is increasingly being challenged. A recent, comprehensive report from Abakkus Mutual Fund has sounded a clarion call for a strategic shift in investor behavior, […]