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October 5, 2026 4:29 PM

Sensex snaps 4-day losing streak, rises 473 points as global equities advance

The Indian stock market closed higher on Monday, with benchmark indices snapping a four-day losing streak amid gains in global equities and improved risk appetite among investors. The Sensex rose 472.77 points, or 0.66 per cent, to settle at 72,382.47, while the Nifty advanced 133.80 points, or 0....

October 5, 2026 5:23 PM

PM Modi shares FM Sitharaman’s article highlighting next-gen GST reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted that the next phase of GST reforms will make compliance easier and improve the refund process, giving businesses greater confidence to invest and grow. Sharing Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s article on X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) ...

October 5, 2026 1:20 PM

Haryana, Chhattisgarh CMs seek business investment from Singapore

The chief ministers of Haryana and Chhattisgarh held a series of back-to-back meetings with Singapore investors on Monday, highlighting investment opportunities in mineral resources and their states' planned shift from an agri-economy to technology-driven industries. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vis...

October 5, 2026 9:48 AM

OpenAI’s Sam Altman says AI benefits warrant accepting some risks

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman said the benefits of artificial intelligence justify accepting some risks and argued the technology should remain broadly accessible to the public   "We believe that the world should accept some bad things happening for the benefits of this technology and people ...

October 5, 2026 9:45 AM

OPEC+ agrees to keep November oil output targets steady

OPEC+ agreed to keep oil production targets steady for November at a meeting on Sunday, the producer group said, in line with expectations that further output policy adjustments are unlikely until next year. Seven core members of the group comprising the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Coun...

October 5, 2026 10:09 AM

3-day RBI MPC meet begins as balance of risks tilt towards rate hike

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) began its three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Monday, with policy decision due on Wednesday, amid rising inflation, crude oil prices above $100 a barrel and rupee weakness.    The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is meeting from October 5-7, ...

October 5, 2026 8:35 AM

India, Canada open crucial trade talks

India and Canada will begin the fifth round of negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement here on Monday, stepping up efforts to conclude a deal by the end of the year as the two countries work to deepen economic ties following a prolonged diplomatic chill. The negotiations for the Comprehens...

October 5, 2026 8:18 AM

Stocks upbeat, dollar wobbles as Fed hike bets recede

Stocks were off to a strong start on Monday while the dollar edged lower and bonds steadied, as investors trimmed bets on an aggressive policy tightening cycle by the Federal Reserve following cooler-than-expected US jobs data. Trading was thin in Asia with holidays in China, South Korea and Austra...