Business

Harvard's endowment soared 27.1% to a record $68 billion in fiscal 2026, powered by a $2.2B SpaceX stake — its largest holding — and big AI bets.

CERT-In says rogue AI agents breached Indian firms' live systems and read confidential records undetected. What happened and how to stay safe.

Reliance says it welcomes Starlink competition in India's satcom market but insists every player must follow Indian laws, in its first reply to Musk.

Vodafone Idea has named former Ola Electric business chief Manoj Murali as COO from October 19. What the turnaround specialist brings to the telco.

India's exports to the US rose 11.1% to $50.81 billion in April-September despite tariffs, even as the China trade deficit crossed $100 billion.

Cabinet cleared a Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund for direct equity in small and medium firms. Who qualifies, how it works and what to do now.

Hindustan Zinc share price rebounded 2% to Rs 541.75 as metals recovered on October 16. FY26 revenue up 18.6%; Q2 results due October 19. Investor facts.

Wipro share price rose 2% after Q2 results: revenue up 9.1% to Rs 24,753 crore, profit down 1.9%. Nomura sees 15% upside; Goldman stays bearish. Details.

HD Fire Protect IPO allotment finalised today after 131.7x subscription. GMP at Rs 74; listing on October 21. Check status on BSE, NSE, MUFG Intime.

Petrol export duty raised fivefold to Rs 2.5/litre from October 16; diesel levy cut to Rs 8.5. ATF unchanged. Here is what the fortnightly revision means.