Live blog updates from 3 AM – 9 AM IST on October 14, 2026. All times are in IST.
7:04 AM IST: Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Received No Advance Warning of Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine did not receive advance warnings from partner countries about… (1:34 am UTC · Oct 13, 2026, 9:34 pm ET)
Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Received No Advance Warning of Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine did not receive advance warnings from partner countries about Russian ballistic missile launches, marking the second such lapse this week.
- The strike damaged a residential building in Kyiv, triggering fires across floors 1–8 and leaving one person dead and six injured.
- A major energy facility in Kyiv was also hit during the Russian attack.
- Zelenskiy briefed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the strike and thanked Canada for its support.
- Zelenskiy said Ukraine remains in contact with the US and is discussing possible diplomatic developments this week, amid questions over intelligence-sharing arrangements.
7:05 AM IST: Iran Navy Urges Ships to Coordinate Transit Through Strait of Hormuz Iran’s navy urged vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to keep tracking systems switched on and coordinate passage with Iranian… (1:35 am UTC · Oct 13, 2026, 9:35 pm ET)
Iran Navy Urges Ships to Coordinate Transit Through Strait of Hormuz
- Iran’s navy urged vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to keep tracking systems switched on and coordinate passage with Iranian armed forces.
- The navy said it detected a “noncompliant” tanker that was damaged and caught fire after allegedly disabling its tracking systems.
- According to Iran, the tanker attempted to enter a restricted area east of the strait.
- Iran said its operational units in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman continuously monitor vessel movements and potential hostile activity.
- The warning raises fresh concerns over shipping safety and disruptions along a critical global oil transit route.
7:05 AM IST: RBI Intensifies Rupee Defence as Oil Above $100 and Policy Risks Rise The Reserve Bank of India has stepped up efforts to support the rupee, reviving measures reminiscent of the 2013 taper tantrum. (1:35 am UTC · Oct 13, 2026, 9:35 pm ET)
RBI Intensifies Rupee Defence as Oil Above $100 and Policy Risks Rise
- The Reserve Bank of India has stepped up efforts to support the rupee, reviving measures reminiscent of the 2013 taper tantrum.
- The RBI previously pushed banks to raise around $133 billion from non-resident Indians in under three months, but the programme ended in August without reversing bearish sentiment.
- Authorities have raised lenders’ foreign-exchange hedging costs and directed oil importers to source dollars domestically, bypassing market exchange rates.
- The rupee is trading around 95 per US dollar, with concerns growing over the psychological 100-per-dollar threshold and the risks of excessive intervention.
- Brent crude above $100 per barrel, rising food inflation and higher US Treasury yields are adding pressure on the currency and increasing the risk of capital outflows.
7:05 AM IST: Iran Intensifies Strait of Hormuz Ship Attacks; Tehran Warns US of Wider Consequences Iran has reportedly intensified attacks on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with two Iranian officials say… (1:35 am UTC · Oct 13, 2026, 9:35 pm ET)
Iran Intensifies Strait of Hormuz Ship Attacks; Tehran Warns US of Wider Consequences
- Iran has reportedly intensified attacks on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with two Iranian officials saying the campaign began around 10 days ago.
- A US military official said Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has deployed personnel on small boats to identify potential targets after US strikes weakened Iranian radar capabilities.
- US forces reportedly intercepted and destroyed a vessel suspected of carrying IRGC reconnaissance personnel last week. No casualties were reported.
- Iran’s deputy foreign minister warned on October 13 that renewed US military aggression could trigger consequences extending far beyond the Middle East.
- Tehran said it remains open to diplomacy and negotiations while preparing for all contingencies, raising concerns over shipping security and global oil supply disruptions.
7:21 AM IST: Adani Enterprises Plans Rs 2,000 Crore Bond Raise After Credit Rating Upgrade Adani Enterprises plans to raise around Rs 2,000 crore through bonds maturing in less than five years, Reuters reported, c… (1:51 am UTC · Oct 13, 2026, 9:51 pm ET)
Adani Enterprises Plans Rs 2,000 Crore Bond Raise After Credit Rating Upgrade
- Adani Enterprises plans to raise around Rs 2,000 crore through bonds maturing in less than five years, Reuters reported, citing two merchant bankers.
- CareEdge Ratings upgraded the company to CARE AA from AA- on October 7.
- The upgrade cited the company’s Rs 15,000 crore qualified institutional placement (QIP) and the sale of a stake in Adani Airports.
- Adani Enterprises described the rating upgrade as an “independent validation” of its capital management.
- ICRA continues to rate the company AA-, according to The Economic Times.
7:22 AM IST: SBI Warns India’s Crude Oil Basket Could Hit $130/Barrel State Bank of India’s Ecowrap report projects India’s crude oil basket rising from around $127 to $130 per barrel within 10 trading days. (1:52 am UTC · Oct 13, 2026, 9:52 pm ET)
SBI Warns India’s Crude Oil Basket Could Hit $130/Barrel
- State Bank of India’s Ecowrap report projects India’s crude oil basket rising from around $127 to $130 per barrel within 10 trading days.
- The report also sees Brent crude climbing to $110 per barrel, increasing pressure on India’s import bill.
- The RBI is selling dollars directly from its reserves to Indian Oil, HPCL and BPCL through a special window.
- Higher crude prices could widen India’s current account and fiscal deficits while adding pressure on the rupee.
- September retail inflation stood at 5.54%, near a two-year high, raising concerns about further inflationary pressure.
7:22 AM IST: RBI Governor Says Forex Curbs Target Speculation, Not the Rupee’s Value RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the October 10 forex measures aim to curb speculation, not target any specific rupee exchange… (1:52 am UTC · Oct 13, 2026, 9:52 pm ET)
RBI Governor Says Forex Curbs Target Speculation, Not the Rupee’s Value
- RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the October 10 forex measures aim to curb speculation, not target any specific rupee exchange rate.
- Malhotra said up to one-third of forex trades were being cancelled on the same day, prompting the RBI to tighten rules.
- The measures prohibit rebooking cancelled contracts, cut a hedging limit from $100 million to $5 million, and open a dollar window for state-run oil marketing companies.
- The rupee has strengthened since the measures were introduced.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the RBI aims to contain exchange-rate volatility, not fix the rupee’s value. Malhotra denied that the measures amount to capital controls.
7:22 AM IST: MUFG Explores Majority Control of Shriram Finance; Investment Could Exceed $10 Billion Japan’s MUFG is in the early stages of exploring options to raise its stake in Shriram Finance above 50%, Bloombe… (1:52 am UTC · Oct 13, 2026, 9:52 pm ET)
MUFG Explores Majority Control of Shriram Finance; Investment Could Exceed $10 Billion
- Japan’s MUFG is in the early stages of exploring options to raise its stake in Shriram Finance above 50%, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
- MUFG completed its acquisition of a 20% stake for Rs 39,618 crore on April 8, in what it described as India’s largest cross-border financial services investment.
- Raising its holding above 50% could require MUFG to invest more than $10 billion, according to sources cited by Bloomberg.
- Shriram Finance shares jumped following the report, while the Sensex also rallied.
- The earlier 20% stake acquisition required approval from the Reserve Bank of India before completion; any move toward majority control would depend on applicable regulatory approvals.
7:22 AM IST: Oil Prices Rise as Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Raise Supply Concerns Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Wednesday after Houthi militants fired missiles at Saudi cities and Saudi Aramco facil… (1:52 am UTC · Oct 13, 2026, 9:52 pm ET)
Oil Prices Rise as Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Raise Supply Concerns
- Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Wednesday after Houthi militants fired missiles at Saudi cities and Saudi Aramco facilities.
- Global oil benchmarks ended Tuesday’s session mixed as traders weighed Gulf supply risks against the prospect of additional Russian diesel supplies.
- Goldman Sachs said a potential US-Russia diesel deal would do little to ease fuel prices.
- US President Donald Trump accused the Houthis of trying to push oil prices higher ahead of the US midterm elections and said he would “never forget” their attacks.
- Rising security risks in the Gulf are intensifying concerns over oil supply disruptions and volatility in global energy markets.
7:52 AM IST: Ray Dalio Warns US Treasury Bond Sell-Off Could Deepen Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio warned that the US Treasury bond bear market could have further to run as rising debt issuance outpaces… (2:22 am UTC · Oct 13, 2026, 10:22 pm ET)
Ray Dalio Warns US Treasury Bond Sell-Off Could Deepen
- Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio warned that the US Treasury bond bear market could have further to run as rising debt issuance outpaces investor demand.
- The US government is expected to refinance around $10 trillion in maturing debt this year while borrowing an additional $2.1 trillion.
- Dalio said demand from major overseas Treasury holders could weaken, while AI infrastructure companies are competing with government bonds for investment capital.
- Rising bond yields would increase borrowing costs and debt-servicing pressures, potentially creating a cycle of higher debt and higher interest rates.
- Dalio said the cycle may end only when elevated interest rates weaken economic activity and financial markets, helping rebalance bond supply and demand. He sees short positions in US Treasuries as more attractive than long positions.
7:54 AM IST: Fire Reported at Saudi Aramco Headquarters After Houthi Missile Attack A fire broke out at Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran after a missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, Reuters reported, cit… (2:24 am UTC · Oct 13, 2026, 10:24 pm ET)
Fire Reported at Saudi Aramco Headquarters After Houthi Missile Attack
- A fire broke out at Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran after a missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, Reuters reported, citing six sources familiar with the matter.
- One source said the fire was later extinguished.
- The Saudi-led coalition said Houthi missiles targeted several Saudi cities, including Riyadh and Dhahran.
- The coalition reported that debris from an intercepted projectile fell in a residential area in Dhahran.
- The extent of the damage and the precise cause of the fire remain unclear. The incident occurred in Dhahran, a key centre of Saudi Arabia’s oil industry.
8:01 AM IST: Chinese Tech Firms Buy Over 1 Million Nvidia Chips Amid AI Shortage Chinese technology companies have purchased more than 1 million Nvidia gaming and workstation chips this year to address shortages o… (2:31 am UTC · Oct 13, 2026, 10:31 pm ET)
Chinese Tech Firms Buy Over 1 Million Nvidia Chips Amid AI Shortage
- Chinese technology companies have purchased more than 1 million Nvidia gaming and workstation chips this year to address shortages of AI computing hardware, the Financial Times reported.
- China is expected to have around 3.5 million AI chips in 2026, while demand is projected to exceed 5 million, according to industry insiders.
- US export restrictions limit Chinese access to Nvidia’s most advanced AI processors, pushing companies to seek alternative hardware.
- Chinese regulators are examining whether companies genuinely need the chips they are purchasing.
- Tencent has reportedly agreed to lease 100,000 GPUs from Oracle in Southeast Asia. China has more than doubled domestic AI chip production, but supply continues to lag demand.
8:19 AM IST: China’s September Trade Surplus Surges to $133.53 Billion, Beating Estimates China’s September trade surplus reached $133.53 billion, exceeding expectations of $118.10 billion and August’s $119.09 bil… (2:49 am UTC · Oct 13, 2026, 10:49 pm ET)
China’s September Trade Surplus Surges to $133.53 Billion, Beating Estimates
- China’s September trade surplus reached $133.53 billion, exceeding expectations of $118.10 billion and August’s $119.09 billion.
- China’s Q3 exports exceeded 8 trillion yuan for the first time, rising 22% year-on-year. Customs officials said export fundamentals remain unchanged heading into Q4.
- September crude oil imports fell to 37.096 million tonnes from 37.928 million tonnes in August, potentially weighing on global oil demand.
- Coal and lignite imports rose to 43.369 million tonnes from 42.092 million tonnes, while natural gas imports increased to 10.863 million tonnes from 10.327 million tonnes.
- In the first nine months, integrated circuit imports rose 56.6% and storage-component imports increased 1.5-fold, reflecting demand for advanced manufacturing inputs.
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