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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell on Thursday in Milwaukee to fast-track the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement. They reviewed the existing ECTA to help Indian exporters get more duty-free access. Both nations also discussed a bilateral investment treaty to boost cooperation in pharmaceuticals and critical minerals.
Interpol’s chief information security officer Bjorn R Watne said AI makes cybercrime faster and easier to scale. Speaking on Thursday, he noted that AI helps scammers target many victims at once. He warned companies to protect their critical assets, adding, "It's an evolution and not a revolution," regarding these digital threats.
Tokyo’s core inflation rate rose 2.7% in September, marking its fastest pace in ten months. This jump exceeded market forecasts and the Bank of Japan’s 2% target. Masato Koike said, "Core inflation will continue to accelerate as a trend due to rising energy costs." Higher prices now support further rate hikes.
Organizations often label effective leaders as problems when they create friction. Instead of fixing the root cause, companies blame behavior. Anna, a high-tech executive, got told she had a blind spot because she moved too fast. She said, "She makes decisions before the rest of us are ready."
Bengaluru-based semiconductor startup Agrani Labs is in talks to raise Rs 800-850 crore from Samsung, 360 One, and Peak XV Partners. The company also plans to apply for Rs 120-130 crore under the government-backed RDI scheme. This significant capital injection could boost India’s growing footprint in the global semiconductor manufacturing sector.
Sunil Singhania’s Abakkus Asset Manager bought 12.88 lakh shares of Axiscades Technologies for Rs 235 cr on 29th September 2026. Meanwhile, Vijay Kedia picked up 5.57 lakh shares of Robokidz Eduventures. Both investors showed interest in these firms as they focus on building new technology in defence and school labs.
Eli Lilly CEO David A. Ricks said India has great biotech talent but lacks a strong funding ecosystem. The company plans to launch four new weight-loss drugs in four years. Ricks noted, "India’s biotech ecosystem holds tremendous promise," and said the firm is open to partnerships with local Indian companies.
Wall Street closed higher on Thursday as US Treasury yields eased from recent highs. Investors now look toward Friday’s employment report, which expects the US economy added 90,000 jobs in September. The jobless rate should hold at 4.1%. Markets hope this data brings more stability after a busy trading week.
Quick-commerce platforms are offering big cashbacks to attract festive shoppers. BigBasket, Zepto, and Flipkart Minutes have started new discount schemes on orders. Zepto’s Devendra Meel said, "This festive season, we're expanding our offers across banks, fintech and EMIs, giving users more ways to unlock value." These deals help boost basket sizes.
KawiSafi Ventures invested $2 million in Orb Energy to expand its solar business across East Africa. Published on October 1, 2026, the funding supports commercial and industrial projects in Kenya. Orb Energy said the capital will help move projects from development into construction, boosting its clean energy work in the region.
Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal said on Thursday that oil companies cannot cap fuel sales. The government will tell retailers like Jio-bp and Nayara Energy that these limits are not acceptable. Mittal said, "Nobody is allowed to put a cap on sales." Officials are now working to ensure fuel remains available.
NCLT President Anupinder Singh Grewal suggested raising the insolvency threshold from ₹1 crore to ₹5 crore or ₹10 crore on Thursday. He said, "I do feel that the threshold needs to be revised upwards." He also pushed for mediation to resolve disputes early and warned against professionals who breach integrity.