Friday, October 09, 2026

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October 8, 2026 10:18 AM

Indian equity markets open flat; financial shares drag

Domestic equity benchmarks opened largely flat on Thursday with Nifty opening around 22,600 mark as gains in IT and pharma stocks were offset by weakness across financial, FMCG and auto stocks. Nifty opened at 22,599.05, down 4 points or 0.02 per c...

October 8, 2026 8:46 AM

Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 in Goa

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his powerful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, died in Goa on Thursday at the age of 75. According to hospital officials, the actor was found unconscious at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, and rushed t...

October 8, 2026 8:40 AM

Asia shares subdued, bonds swamped by AI debt wave

Asian shares slipped on Thursday as strains in sovereign bond markets were aggravated by reports some major tech companies were seeking to raise billions in debt in direct competition for limited funding. A fresh rise in oil prices added to the pres...

Last updated on: 9th October 2026

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