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Jio Platforms shares make strong debut, becomes second most valuable Indian company by market cap

28

Oct

Business

Jio Platforms shares make strong debut, becomes second most valuable Indian company by market cap

Shares of Jio Platforms, the Reliance Industries-backed digital services company, made a strong debut on the stock exchanges, listing with a premium of over 21 per cent on Wednesday against the issue price of Rs 1,119. The stock opened at Rs 1,358, up 21.36 per cent from the issue price on both the BSE and NSE. The company's market valuation stood at Rs 12,50,586.39 crore in early trading. Later, the stock traded at Rs 1,364 on the BSE and Rs 1,364.20 on the NSE. 2nd most valuable Indian firm by market cap Jio Platforms Ltd on Wednesday became the second…

Neeraj Yadav, Asian Para Games gold medallist, dies at 42

28

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Neeraj Yadav, Asian Para Games gold medallist, dies at 42

Asian Para Games gold medalist Neeraj Yadav, an Indian para-athlete who competed in the F55 category, has reportedly died at his residence in an alleged suicide case. Asian Para Games gold medalist Neeraj Yadav has allegedly died at his residence at age 42, with a postmortem examination taking place at a hospital in Delhi on Wednesday. The para athlete, who competed in the F55 category, allegedly committed suicide after consuming poison.Neeraj's death was confirmed by S Satyanarayana, head coach of the Indian para-athletics team. He also said that the para athlete's body was still at the hospital."Neeraj has died by…

Netanyahu claims victory despite Israel exit polls showing no clear winner: ‘Arab parties out of question’

28

Oct

By The Press Editor

World

Netanyahu claims victory despite Israel exit polls showing no clear winner: ‘Arab parties out of question’

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out forming a government with the support of Arab parties. Addressing supporters at Likud headquarters in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said that the Jewish and Zionist majority must unite and there is no question of forming a government backed by Arab parties. The prime minister claimed that his party had secured a "clear, decisive majority". Pro-Netanyahu bloc bags 55 seats, as per initial trends With 53.7 per cent of ballot boxes counted as of 7:27 am, partial results published by the Central Elections Committee give the pro-Netanyahu bloc 55 seats and the anti-Netanyahu bloc 50.…

Jio Platforms to make market debut after landmark Rs 30,213 crore IPO, Rs 10.3 lakh crore valuation

28

Oct

By The Press Editor

Business

Jio Platforms to make market debut after landmark Rs 30,213 crore IPO, Rs 10.3 lakh crore valuation

Jio Platforms shares are set to debut on the stock market today. The company's IPO, valued at over Rs 30,200 crore, received an overwhelming response from investors during the three-day subscription window. Market experts advise investors who have received share allotments to hold their investments for the long term. They believe that, given Jio's growth potential, it should not be viewed solely through the lens of making a profit on listing day. Historic opportunity for the Indian stock market Jio Platforms' IPO is a major milestone for India's capital markets. The issue of Rs 30,213 crore is larger than Hyundai Motors…

Veteran Nilakanta Sharma confirms retirement after India’s ACT Hockey 2026 campaign

28

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Veteran Nilakanta Sharma confirms retirement after India’s ACT Hockey 2026 campaign

Veteran Indian midfielder Nilakanta Sharma has announced that he will retire from international hockey following India's campaign at the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy. Hockey India midfielder Nilakanta Sharma confirmed his retirement plans on Tuesday, revealing that he will step down from international hockey after the nation's campaign at the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy in Punjab.The 31-year-old Nilakanta from Manipur was part of India's gold medal-winning campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya and is now competing in his farewell campaign in his home nation.Nilkantha announced his decision right after India's tournament-opening win over Bangladesh, which sealed a commanding 13-0…

Jio Platforms Listing LIVE Updates: Stock makes strong debut, lists at 21% premium over IPO price on NSE

28

Oct

By The Press Editor

Business

Jio Platforms Listing LIVE Updates: Stock makes strong debut, lists at 21% premium over IPO price on NSE

Shares of Reliance Industries-backed Jio Platforms made a strong debut on the bourses today, October 28, 2026, listing at Rs 1,358 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), a premium of 21.36 per cent over the issue price of Rs 1,119. On the BSE, the stock debuted at the same price, and the company's market cap stood at Rs 12,50,586 crore, making it the second most valuable firm by market capitalisation. Earlier, the initial public offering of Jio Platforms closed with bids for 22.19 times the shares on offer, as total demand across the public issue and anchor investor placement crossed Rs 7.4…

Mandeep fires a treble as India demolish Bangladesh 13-0 in ACT hockey clash

28

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Mandeep fires a treble as India demolish Bangladesh 13-0 in ACT hockey clash

Five-time champions India launched their Asian Champions Trophy title defence in emphatic fashion, thrashing Bangladesh 13-0 in a one-sided contest at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. Mandeep Singh returned to form with a fine hat-trick as five-time champions India hammered minnows Bangladesh 13-0 to start their title defence at the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on a rousing note here on Tuesday.Mandeep struck in the third, 10th and 54th minutes, while skipper Harmanpreet Singh (2nd, 44th), Dilpreet Singh (43rd, 44th) and vice-captain Hardik Singh (60th, 60th) scored a brace each.Shilanand Lakra (15th), Abhishek (18th), Nilakanta Sharma (26th)…

Flavio Bolsonaro flees Brazil after poll loss to Lula, lands in US after visa granted

28

Oct

By The Press Editor

World

Flavio Bolsonaro flees Brazil after poll loss to Lula, lands in US after visa granted

Washington: Brazil's opposition leader Flavio Bolsonaro has landed in the United States after loosing the recent election, as per reports. The state department earlier granted US Visas to him and family. Bolsonaro, who had President Donald Trump's tacit support, had been under investigation for corruption, money laundering and tax evasion in Brazil and had been ordered to surrender his passport. Trump describes Lula's victory in Brazil as 'rigged' Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has questioned the election results in Brazil and described them as 'rigged' after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth historic term, defeating right-wing leader…

28 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex down 345 points, Nifty below 22,700, IT shares drag

28

Oct

By The Press Editor

Business

28 October, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex down 345 points, Nifty below 22,700, IT shares drag

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the session lower on October 28, 2026, despite overnight gains on Wall Street and strength across Asian markets. While the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 345.23 points or 0.17 per cent to start the session at 73,253.44, the Nifty shed 71.75 points to open at 22,708.80. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 73,606.75 and the Nifty 50 at 22,678. What did Gift Nifty indicate? Gift Nifty, an early indicator for the Nifty 50, indicated a negative start today, opening down 98.5 points to 22,713.50 from the previous close…

UAE honours Captain Smit Machchhar for showing exceptional courage during flydubai cockpit attack

28

Oct

By The Press Editor

World

UAE honours Captain Smit Machchhar for showing exceptional courage during flydubai cockpit attack

and the flydubai crew for their bravery during a cockpit emergency on September 30. Despite suffering serious injuries, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing crew members and passengers to intervene and help prevent a potential tragedy. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the crew members involved in the incident, recognising their courage, professionalism and efforts to protect passengers during the emergency. The honours were presented by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of…