News★Swiggy reported on 22 October 2026 that September-quarter revenue rose 36% to about ₹7,571 crore and the consolidated net loss narrowed to ₹922 crore, as food delivery posted record adjusted core profit of about ₹349 crore while quick-commerce Instamart lost about ₹764 crore at the segment level amid heavier discounting and 69 new dark stores.
• markets• pramaan desk
News★KFC and Pizza Hut operator Sapphire Foods India said on 22 October 2026 that September-quarter consolidated restaurant sales rose 20% year on year to about ₹885 crore, with KFC India same-store sales up 14% and adjusted EBITDA margin expanding 100 basis points to 7.1% even as the listed stock remained far below its 52-week high.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Shiprocket said on 22 October 2026 it is piloting a direct-ordering stack with Delhi-NCR chains Punjabi Angithi and Bikkgane Biryani, using its fastrr checkout and identity tools plus Shiprocket Quick deliveries so restaurants can chase repeat diners while paying less in third-party commission.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Brokerage updates on 22 October 2026 cited Vishal Mega Mart’s Q2 FY27 revenue up about 14% year on year with same-store sales growth of 5.4%, while profit and EBITDA rose more slowly as the value retailer kept opening stores ahead of the festive calendar.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations data cited on 21 October 2026 showed total Navratri retail volumes fell about 6.5% year on year to roughly 11.23 lakh units as the festival ran one fewer day and faced a tough comparison with GST 2.0-driven demand in 2025, while electric vehicles grew about 27% and reached about 10.5% of festive sales.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Bajaj Consumer Care said on 21 October 2026 it will raise consumer prices and trim pack sizes in the third quarter of FY27, targeting an overall increase of about 5% split roughly evenly between list-price hikes and smaller packs, while keeping quick commerce and premium personal care as growth priorities.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Indian Hotels Company Ltd reported on 21 October 2026 that consolidated net profit rose 19.5% year on year to ₹380 crore in the quarter ended September 2026, with revenue from operations up 21.7% to ₹2,484 crore and EBITDA up 23.9%, even as reported EBITDA margin eased from the year-ago period.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Angel One Ltd told reporters on 21 October 2026 that it began a phased rollout of US equity investing for a limited customer set and plans wider access within about 45 days after testing operations, extending its brokerage beyond domestic cash and derivatives.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
On 20 October 2026, Prestige Estates Projects said it will launch residential projects worth about ₹40,000 crore in the second half of FY27, roughly 2.5 times the ₹16,200 crore launch value it recorded in April–September, targeting festive demand across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Coverage on 20 October 2026 said TVS Motor, Hero MotoCorp, and Bajaj Auto are advertising cash discounts of roughly ₹6,000–₹11,000 on popular 125–250cc models after list prices rose up to about 8% in a year, as input-cost inflation meets a festive selling season.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
GMR Airports data cited on 20 October 2026 showed Indira Gandhi International Airport passenger traffic rose 5% to 38.5 million in April–September 2026, with domestic flyers at 28.1 million and international at 10.4 million, after flight disruptions and runway work weighed on the year-ago half.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
A CIEL HR Services study for Economic Times on 20 October 2026 estimated about 100,000 short-term manufacturing jobs during the 2026 festive season, up from nearly 85,000 a year earlier, with staffing firms citing stronger demand for electronics, autos, FMCG, and plant-floor roles across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and southern industrial states.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Moneycontrol reported on 19 October 2026 that Prism, which owns the Oyo hospitality platform, is likely to launch a ₹6,650 crore fresh-issue IPO in November, with about three-quarters earmarked to retire borrowings at its Singapore subsidiary rather than for a promoter sell-down.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Reporting on 19 October 2026 said organised convenience stores face an existential squeeze as quick-commerce deliveries cover daily needs, highlighted by the closure of all 31 remaining 7-Eleven outlets in India on 30 September after Reliance Retail’s franchise ended.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Reporting on 18 October 2026 said large FMCG companies face margin pressure in the second half of FY27 as palm oil, sugar, and packaging costs climb, with many brands absorbing part of the hit so far but considering list-price increases once the festive season ends.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
On 18 October 2026, India’s largest listed developer said it will launch about 24 million square feet of housing with sales potential above ₹58,000 crore over the next two to three years, riding demand for high-end projects after selling out a Gurugram senior-living block for nearly ₹2,000 crore in the September quarter.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Business updates filed around 18 October 2026 showed leading jewellery chains posting roughly 22% to 28% revenue growth in the July–September quarter, with Kalyan Jewellers citing about 27% growth in India and strong same-store sales despite Navratri moving into the December quarter this year.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Reporting on 18 October 2026 said wealthy families have committed close to ₹2,000 crore over the past 12–18 months to hospitality assets near major religious destinations, from Udupi and Mathura to Deoghar and Salasar Balaji, as operators chase organised stays for faith travellers.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Ahead of a 21–23 October 2026 listing window, Jio Platforms reserved separate IPO pools for permanent group employees and for individuals who held Reliance Industries shares on 14 October, with up to three applications per PAN across categories.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Preliminary data cited on 17 October 2026 showed oil marketing companies sold 3.65 million tonnes of diesel in the first 15 days of October, up 25.4% year on year, as festive trucking, farm use, and cheaper PSU pump prices pulled buyers from private retailers.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
On 16 October 2026, SEBI issued observations on Cult.fit’s draft papers for an offering that includes up to ₹950 crore of fresh shares and a 17.86 crore share sale by existing investors, as the fitness chain runs 708 centres across 77 cities.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Commerce Ministry trade data released on 15 October 2026 show gold imports dropped to about $1.8 billion in September, down 81% year on year, while silver shipments fell 49%, extending a two-month slide after import duties on precious metals rose to 15% in May.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Fund houses including Kotak Mahindra Asset Management issued notices late on 15 October 2026 suspending large lump-sum and switch-in flows into gold exchange-traded funds, just before the festive season when retail demand for bullion-linked products typically rises.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
On 15 October 2026, industry body SIAM said domestic passenger vehicle wholesales reached 454,574 units in September 2026, with two-wheeler sales at 2.46 million units, and flagged festive demand even as inflation and rates stay on its watch list.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Reporting on 15 October 2026 said cricket endorsements remain near 90% of India’s sports celebrity ad market, estimated at ₹1,350 crore in 2025 and heading past ₹1,500 crore in 2026, while FMCG firms also shift budgets toward digital creators.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Reporting on 14 October 2026 highlighted a wave of protein-fortified everyday foods in India, from café-style cold foam and breakfast staples to ready-to-drink shakes, as companies chase shoppers who want functional nutrition outside the gym supplement aisle.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Bonfiglioli Transmissions, the Indian gearbox and drive-systems subsidiary of Italy’s Bonfiglioli Group, will open a ₹2,533.66 crore offer for sale on 15 October 2026 with a price band of ₹558–586 per share.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
India’s first delivery-based online natural gas trading platform received SEBI’s final observation on 12 October 2026 for an offer for sale of up to 1.67 crore shares by promoter Indian Energy Exchange, with no fresh capital going to the exchange itself.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Zetwerk Manufacturing fixed the price band for a ₹5,012 crore listing that opens on 15 October 2026. The issue mixes ₹2,830 crore of fresh shares with a ₹2,182 crore promoter and investor sell-down, valuing the contract manufacturer near ₹26,000 crore at the top of the band.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Amazon and Flipkart’s October 2026 festival sales drew heavy EMI use on big-ticket goods. Hero MotoCorp reported a 30-fold jump in online two-wheeler orders, Samsonite’s premium luggage sales rose about 200%, and Philips domestic appliances saw roughly tenfold demand on opening days.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Reporting on 10 October 2026 flagged steep premiums on six international ETFs listed in India, with an estimated ₹3,094 crore of 2026 turnover above net asset value. Motilal Oswal’s Nasdaq Q50 ETF briefly traded near ₹396 against an NAV near ₹118 in September after overseas investment limits constrained fresh unit creation.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Cushman & Wakefield’s Q3 2026 Office MarketBeat shows net absorption of 14.1 million sq ft across eight cities, up 26% quarter on quarter, while new completions at 22.7 million sq ft lifted pan-India vacancy to 14.37%. Global capability centres took 42% of quarterly leasing.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Avenue Supermarts reported consolidated net profit of ₹743 crore for Q2 FY27, up 8.5% year on year, on revenue from operations of ₹19,644 crore, up 17.8%, with total expenses rising 18.3% in the same period.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Elara Capital’s preview sees aggregate discretionary retail revenue up 11.8% year on year in Q2 FY27, but apparel revenue may fall 3.8% as Navratri shifts entirely into the December quarter while value chains and footwear stay strong.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
IRDAI data released on 9 October 2026 show first-year premium at ₹2.46 lakh crore in April–September FY26, up 20.6% year on year. September collections alone rose 21.3% to ₹48,781 crore.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Bloomberg reported on 9 October 2026 that Reliance’s digital arm could set a price band of ₹1,065 to ₹1,119 for its listing. At the top end the offer could raise about ₹30,200 crore and value the business near ₹12 lakh crore.
• markets• pramaan desk
News
Fresh data highlighted by market researchers shows nearly 40% of recent bank loan disbursements went to power projects, led by solar and wind. Capital is chasing generation assets even as policy rates rise.
• markets• pramaan desk