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India Entertainment & Culture 09 Oct 2026, 07:56 AM IST

Nana Patekar Dies at 76; Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Jr NTR Lead Tributes

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar died at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday, October 8, 2026, after suffering a cardiac arrest, prompting an outpouring of grief across the film industry. Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Jr NTR and several other stars paid tribute to the acclaimed performer, whose career spanned decades across Hindi and Marathi cinema.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance03 Oct 2026, 06:09 AM IST

Cash-Flow Lending Set to Shape Financing for New-Age Sectors, SBI MD Says

Cash-flow-based lending is emerging as a critical financing tool for India’s new-age sectors, including automotive technology, electric vehicles and mobility, according to a senior State Bank of India executive. The bank is studying the model closely as traditional collateral structures often do not fit businesses built on software, platforms and fast-scaling revenue streams.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (07:26 PM IST)

SBI Mutual Fund Adds ₹300 Crore Swiggy Stake in Fresh Open-Market Buy

SBI Mutual Fund has deepened its exposure to Swiggy by purchasing an additional 1.18 crore equity shares through open-market transactions, a deal valued at roughly ₹300 crore. The move signals continued institutional conviction in the food delivery and quick-commerce platform even as listed internet companies face heightened scrutiny over profitability and growth durability.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (01:07 PM IST)

IFC Commits ₹672 Crore to JNPA for Shore Power Infrastructure

The World Bank Group’s private-sector arm, the International Finance Corporation, has committed ₹672 crore to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority to develop shore power infrastructure. The financing is intended to help ships at berth switch off diesel engines and draw electricity from the land grid, reducing emissions at one of India’s busiest ports. The project marks a significant step in port decarbonisation and aligns with broader efforts to modernise maritime logistics while improving air quality around port communities. It also signals growing international appetite for climate-linked infrastructure in India’s transport sector.

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India Entertainment & Culture13 Oct 2026, 11:36 AM IST

Nana Patekar Dies at Goa Home; Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Jr NTR Lead Tributes

Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday, October 8, 2026, after suffering a cardiac arrest, prompting an outpouring of grief across India’s film industry. Leading stars including Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Jr NTR were among the first to pay tribute, underscoring Patekar’s rare standing as a performer admired across language industries and generations.

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India Entertainment & Culture12 Oct 2026, 07:09 AM IST

Nana Patekar Dies at Goa Home; Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Jr NTR Lead Tributes

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar died in the early hours of Thursday, October 8, 2026, at his Goa residence after suffering a cardiac arrest, triggering an outpouring of grief across the film industry. Leading stars including Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Jr NTR were among those who paid tribute, underscoring Patekar’s rare standing as a performer admired across languages and generations.

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India Entertainment & Culture10 Oct 2026, 01:08 AM IST

Nana Patekar Dies at Goa Home After Cardiac Arrest; Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Jr NTR Lead Tributes

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar died in the early hours of Thursday at his Goa residence after suffering a cardiac arrest, prompting an immediate outpouring of grief from across the film industry. Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Jr NTR and several other stars paid tribute to the actor, whose intense screen presence and uncompromising craft made him one of Indian cinema’s most distinctive performers.

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