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HDFC Mutual Fund Marks Listing of HDFC FTSE India Equity ETF on NSE

HDFC Asset Management Company Limited (HDFC AMC), Investment Manager to HDFC Mutual Fund, on Friday marked the listing of the HDFC FTSE India Equity ETF on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) at a bell-ringing ceremony held at NSE, Mumbai. The ceremony was attended by Navn...

Free Press JournalOct 18, 2026

Pune: Loose Masalas Still Sold In Peth Markets Despite FDA Ban

Pune: Despite a ban on the sale of loose spice powders, turmeric and red chilli powder continue to be sold in parts of Pune's Peth markets, with shopkeepers citing low prices, customer demand and existing stock as reasons for continuing sales. #WATCH | Pune: Loose Masalas Still S...

Free Press JournalOct 18, 2026

Nashik: Maharashtra’s First Grain ATM Launched, Offers 24/7 Access To Foodgrains

Nashik: Maharashtra's first state-of-the-art Annapurti Grain ATM has been launched in Nashik to enable eligible beneficiaries to collect their foodgrains at their convenience, beyond the fixed operating hours of fair price shops. The initiative, launched in collaboration with the...

Free Press JournalOct 18, 2026

Seasonal Risks In Marine Insurance

Every monsoon season is a difficult time for cargo transport across India. Flooding, heavy rainfall, and transport disruptions increase the risk of cargo damage and shipment delays. These changing conditions make it essential for businesses to check whether their freight cargo in...

Free Press JournalOct 17, 2026

JPL IPO: A Ticket To India's Next Digital Decade, Built On 5G, Broadband And AI

Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) is already India's largest digital connectivity company. Brokerage research suggests its next phase of growth may be bigger still. Ahead of the ₹30,213 crore JPL IPO, which opens on October 21, IPO notes from GEPL Capital, Ventura Securities and SMC Gl...

Free Press JournalOct 17, 2026

Jalgaon: MSEDCL Honours Women Employees For Their Contribution To Power Sector

Jalgaon: A special programme titled Sanman Saudaminincha (Honouring the Women) was organised at the Jalgaon Circle office of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) on Friday (Oct 16) to recognise the contributions and performance of women officers...

Free Press JournalOct 16, 2026

Legasis Honours Harsh Mariwala, Urges Stronger Corporate Accountability

Mumbai: Legasis hosted the 12th edition of its Compliance 10/10 Symposium and Awards in Mumbai on October 10, bringing together business leaders, legal experts and compliance professionals to discuss stronger corporate governance and ethical business practices. The event focused ...

Free Press JournalOct 16, 2026

Pune: IT Employee Dies By Suicide; Father Alleges Harassment Over Fake Drug Case

Pune: A 22-year-old IT professional working at a reputed company in Pune's Magarpatta area allegedly died by suicide after jumping from a building in Kharadi on Oct 1. His father has accused a man of repeatedly threatening his son with false allegations of drug trafficking and me...

Free Press JournalOct 16, 2026

Solara Active Pharma Sciences Ltd Reports ₹28.46 Crore Consolidated Profit In Q2

Mumbai: Solara Active Pharma Sciences Ltd on Friday reported a consolidated net profit after tax of ₹28.46 crore for the quarter ended 30 September 2026, compared to a net loss of ₹10.10 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. The company's revenue from...

Free Press JournalOct 16, 2026

Aurum PropTech Q2 FY27 Total Income Up 57% To ₹137 Crore, Margins Widen

Mumbai: Aurum PropTech Limited on Thursday announced its consolidated and standalone un-audited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, reporting a substantial increase in total income and improved profitability. Financial Performance The company...

Free Press JournalOct 16, 2026

Onward Technologies Total Revenue Up 22.2% To ₹171.2 Crore In Q2 FY27

Mumbai: Onward Technologies Limited on Thursday announced its financial results for the second quarter and half year ended 30 September 2026, with total revenue rising 22.2% year-on-year to ₹171.2 crore. Financial Performance The company's EBITDA stood at ₹26.6 crore, marking a 3...

Free Press JournalOct 16, 2026

Tech Mahindra Shares Jump Over 7%, Profit Growth And 1:1 Bonus Lift Sentiment

Mumbai: Tech Mahindra shares surged more than 7 per cent on Friday after the IT services company reported stronger quarterly earnings and recommended a 1:1 bonus issue. The stock climbed 7.15 per cent to ₹1,766.70 on the BSE and rose 7 per cent to ₹1,767 on the NSE, becoming the ...

Free Press JournalOct 16, 2026

Metro Brands Revenue Grows 12.2% To ₹730 Crore In Q2 FY27; EBITDA Rises 15.8%

Mumbai: Metro Brands Limited (MBL) on 15 October 2026 announced its standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended 30 September 2026. Financial Highlights The company recorded consolidated revenue from operations of ₹730 crore, representing a 12...

Free Press JournalOct 16, 2026

PNB's Q2 FY27 Net Profit Climbs 12.8% To ₹5,532 Crore, GNPA Ratio Improves

Mumbai: Punjab National Bank on 16 October 2026 announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended 30 September 2026, reporting a rise in net profit and improvements in asset quality . Financial Performance The bank's global business grew 11.9 per cent ...

Free Press JournalOct 16, 2026

City’s 3rd airport to be ready at Vadhavan by 2035

The government has begun work on a master plan for the greenfield offshore international airport by appointing a consultant to conduct a detailed techno-economic feasibility study and oversee the bidding process through the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC)...

Hindustan Times — MumbaiOct 15, 2026

Yacht owners decry pontoon access fee, question closure of jetty

Ritesh Kank, has been in the business since 2013, manages five boats and hires additional ones when required. He said: “We earn around ₹3,000-4,000 per slot (trip). Now, we end up paying ₹500-600 every time we access the pontoon. Customers who are already paying for the boat ask ...

Hindustan Times — MumbaiOct 15, 2026

India Could Benefit If Global AI Boom Falters: CEA Nageswaran

India's limited exposure to the global artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom could emerge as an economic advantage if investor enthusiasm for the technology weakens, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran has said. Speaking at the SBI-Amundi India Investor Seminar on ...

Free Press JournalOct 9, 2026

Maithan Alloys Acquires 0.07% Stake In HFCL For ₹29.72 Crore

Mumbai: Maithan Alloys Limited announced on Friday its acquisition of a 0.07 per cent shareholding in HFCL Limited for a total consideration of ₹29.72 crore. The transaction, completed on 8 October 2026, involved the purchase of 11.25 lakh equity shares. Purpose Of Acquisition Th...

Free Press JournalOct 9, 2026