Business & Economy · Oct 26, 2026
KEC International has secured Rs 2,872 crore of turnkey orders from Power Grid Corporation of India to build 765 kV transmission lines tied to an 8.5 GW renewable evacuation programme in Gujarat. The deal widens KEC’s domestic order book and highlights accelerating investment in grid infrastructure as India scales wind and solar capacity.
Business & Economy · Oct 16, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India has raised the minimum daily Cash Reserve Ratio maintenance to 99 percent effective from the fortnight beginning October 16, 2026, a move that reduces banks’ intrafortnight flexibility and signals a more active liquidity stance following the October rate hike.
Lifestyle & Culture · Oct 14, 2026
On October 14, Latincouver launched the eighth annual Latin American Heritage Month with a 20 day program of music, food, exhibitions and Día de los Muertos events that stretches beyond Granville Island into Burnaby and university and museum spaces, highlighting cross cultural exchange and community support.
Business & Economy · Oct 11, 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a series of high level meetings in Singapore on October 11, 2026, pressing sovereign funds and private investors to increase long term investments into Indian infrastructure, semiconductors, digital finance and healthcare projects.
Business & Economy · Oct 8, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points and signalled a calibrated tightening stance, prompting a spike in bond yields, fresh foreign investor selling and early bank rate adjustments on October 8, 2026.