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Markets staged a sharp late recovery on Wednesday, with gains in Reliance Industries, Hindalco and BPCL helping the Sensex close higher despite the rupee slipping to a record intraday low against the dollar. Rising crude prices and currency weakness also reignited debate over whether the RBI may be forced to consider a rate hike sooner than expected.
Globally, geopolitical tensions remained in focus as Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, while geopolitical expert Madhav Nalapat warned that the US risks escalating tensions with Iran without a clear endgame. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surprise gift of Melody toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni triggered a social media frenzy and renewed attention on Parle Products.
Corporate action remained active as Aditya Birla Capital confirmed CNBC-TV18’s newsbreak on its ₹4,000 crore fund raise to support growth plans. In technology, Google unveiled the next phase of its AI push, while Jeff Bezos compared the AI boom to the biotech frenzy of the 1990s. Meanwhile, Arsenal ended a 22-year wait to reclaim the Premier League title.
Market at Close | Hindalco, Reliance, BPCL lead market recovery; Sensex ends 118 points higher
The equity benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty ended higher after recovering more than 1% from the day’s lows, supported by gains in oil marketing companies, metals and select financial stocks, even as the rupee hit a record intraday low against the US dollar.
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Trump went too far without a clear endgame in Iran conflict, says geopolitical expert Nalapat
The United States has gone “too far without a clear endgame” in its confrontation with Iran, geopolitical expert Madhav Nalapat told CNBC-TV18, warning that Washington risks a wider and more dangerous conflict as tensions with Tehran continue to escalate.
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Crude surge, rupee fall may push RBI towards August rate hike: Union Bank economist
Rupee weakness and rising crude oil prices could push the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) closer to a rate hike, according to Kanika Pasricha, Chief Economic Advisor at Union Bank of India, who believes inflation risks are becoming harder to ignore.
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Putin meets Xi in Beijing: Key takeaways from the China-Russia talks and why they matter
Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently in Beijing for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a closely watched visit that comes amid rising tensions between major global powers. The meeting is being seen as a strong signal that ties between China and Russia remain firmly in place despite Western pressure over the Ukraine war. From criticism of US defence policies to energy talks and technology cooperation, the discussions between Xi and Putin are drawing attention worldwide. Here are the biggest takeaways from the meeting so far.
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Modi's surprise gift to Meloni brings sweet tidings for Melody-maker Parle
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a pack of Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during their meeting in Rome. The light-hearted moment has broken the internet and has the cash registers ringing at Parle Products, a Mumbai-based company founded in 1929.
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Aditya Birla Capital raises ₹4,000 crore to fund growth, confirms CNBC-TV18 Newsbreak
The company said the proceeds from the issue will be used for growth objectives, augmentation of the capital base, funding requirements for the lending business and general corporate purposes, including investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates.
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Google unveils next phase of AI push across products
Google unveils new Gemini AI models, developer tools, Ask YouTube, Docs Live, Android Halo, and cheaper Google AI Ultra plans to expand its AI ecosystem and rival OpenAI and Anthropic
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Arsenal crowned Premier League champions for first time in 22 years
Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League title on May 19 when they were confirmed as champions following second-placed Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth.
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Bezos likens AI boom to the 1990s biotech bubble, says society will benefit anyway
Jeff Bezos told CNBC International that even if the AI boom turns into a bubble, the wave of investment will still accelerate innovation and create long-term technological breakthroughs.
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We will meet you on Thursday with another engaging Top 10@10
Globally, geopolitical tensions remained in focus as Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, while geopolitical expert Madhav Nalapat warned that the US risks escalating tensions with Iran without a clear endgame. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surprise gift of Melody toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni triggered a social media frenzy and renewed attention on Parle Products.
Corporate action remained active as Aditya Birla Capital confirmed CNBC-TV18’s newsbreak on its ₹4,000 crore fund raise to support growth plans. In technology, Google unveiled the next phase of its AI push, while Jeff Bezos compared the AI boom to the biotech frenzy of the 1990s. Meanwhile, Arsenal ended a 22-year wait to reclaim the Premier League title.
Market at Close | Hindalco, Reliance, BPCL lead market recovery; Sensex ends 118 points higher
The equity benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty ended higher after recovering more than 1% from the day’s lows, supported by gains in oil marketing companies, metals and select financial stocks, even as the rupee hit a record intraday low against the US dollar.
Read More
Trump went too far without a clear endgame in Iran conflict, says geopolitical expert Nalapat
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The United States has gone “too far without a clear endgame” in its confrontation with Iran, geopolitical expert Madhav Nalapat told CNBC-TV18, warning that Washington risks a wider and more dangerous conflict as tensions with Tehran continue to escalate.
Read More
Crude surge, rupee fall may push RBI towards August rate hike: Union Bank economist
Rupee weakness and rising crude oil prices could push the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) closer to a rate hike, according to Kanika Pasricha, Chief Economic Advisor at Union Bank of India, who believes inflation risks are becoming harder to ignore.
Read More
Putin meets Xi in Beijing: Key takeaways from the China-Russia talks and why they matter
Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently in Beijing for high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a closely watched visit that comes amid rising tensions between major global powers. The meeting is being seen as a strong signal that ties between China and Russia remain firmly in place despite Western pressure over the Ukraine war. From criticism of US defence policies to energy talks and technology cooperation, the discussions between Xi and Putin are drawing attention worldwide. Here are the biggest takeaways from the meeting so far.
Read More
Modi's surprise gift to Meloni brings sweet tidings for Melody-maker Parle
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a pack of Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during their meeting in Rome. The light-hearted moment has broken the internet and has the cash registers ringing at Parle Products, a Mumbai-based company founded in 1929.
Read More
Aditya Birla Capital raises ₹4,000 crore to fund growth, confirms CNBC-TV18 Newsbreak
The company said the proceeds from the issue will be used for growth objectives, augmentation of the capital base, funding requirements for the lending business and general corporate purposes, including investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates.
Read More
Google unveils next phase of AI push across products
Google unveils new Gemini AI models, developer tools, Ask YouTube, Docs Live, Android Halo, and cheaper Google AI Ultra plans to expand its AI ecosystem and rival OpenAI and Anthropic
Read More
Arsenal crowned Premier League champions for first time in 22 years
Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League title on May 19 when they were confirmed as champions following second-placed Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth.
Read More
Bezos likens AI boom to the 1990s biotech bubble, says society will benefit anyway
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos gestures as he speaks at the main panel of Italian Tech Week 2025 in Turin, Italy October 3, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Jeff Bezos told CNBC International that even if the AI boom turns into a bubble, the wave of investment will still accelerate innovation and create long-term technological breakthroughs.
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We will meet you on Thursday with another engaging Top 10@10
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