India sports news highlights: Harmanpreet Kaur scored 126 and Deepti Sharma made an unbeaten 106 as India posted 328 for 6 against Zimbabwe in the second women’s ODI. PV Sindhu finished runner-up at the French Open badminton championships, while Indian para-athletes received congratulations after securing a record 114 medals at the 2026 Asian Para Games. In business news, foreign portfolio investors withdrew ₹48,056 crore from Indian equities in October so far, while domestic benchmark indices ended their two-week winning streak amid rising crude oil prices.
Women’s Cricket: India Set Zimbabwe a Target of 329 Runs
India scored 328 for 6 in 50 overs against Zimbabwe in the second ODI of the three-match women’s cricket series in Vadodara, setting the visitors a target of 329 runs.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur led the innings with 126 runs off 121 balls, while Deepti Sharma remained unbeaten on 106. Their performances helped India post a strong total in the match.
The result of the second ODI will determine the next stage of the three-match series. The supplied report provides India’s innings and target but does not include the final match result.
PV Sindhu Finishes Runner-up at French Open 2026
India’s two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu finished runner-up at the French Open badminton championships after losing to South Korea’s world No. 1, An Se-young, in the women’s singles final in Paris.
Sindhu won the opening game 21–16, but An Se-young fought back to win the next two games and secure the title. The final was a hard-fought three-game contest.
Sindhu’s runner-up finish adds another notable result to her international badminton career, although the title went to the South Korean shuttler.
Indian Para-Athletes Win Record 114 Medals at Asian Para Games 2026
Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha congratulated Indian para-athletes for their record performance at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
India finished fourth in the medal standings with 114 medals: 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze. The tally surpassed the country’s previous performance at the Games.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated the athletes, describing the achievement as a source of immense pride and joy for the nation.
FPIs Withdraw ₹48,056 Crore from Indian Equities in October
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew ₹48,056 crore from Indian equities in October so far, according to the reported figures. Elevated crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions were cited among the factors weighing on investor sentiment.
However, FPI selling moderated during the previous week, with foreign investors turning net buyers on two trading days. The shift could indicate intermittent buying interest, although the overall monthly outflow remains substantial.
Sensex and Nifty End Two-Week Winning Streak
Indian benchmark equity indices ended their two-week winning streak during the holiday-shortened trading week, pressured by rising crude oil prices linked to the escalating conflict in West Asia.
The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 1,605 points, or 2.14%, to close at 73,124, according to the report. Higher oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on domestic market sentiment.
US Stock Markets Fall as Sell-off Spreads Beyond Technology
Major US stock indices closed lower on October 23 as selling pressure extended beyond technology stocks into other sectors.
Communication services, consumer staples, consumer discretionary, financials and healthcare were among the major laggards. The broader decline suggested that market weakness was no longer confined to technology shares.
SEBI Chief Says Next Retail Broking Growth Wave Will Come from Smaller Towns
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the next phase of retail broking growth is likely to come not only from major cities but also from towns and villages.
Speaking at the 16th International Capital Market Convention organised by the Association of NSE Members of India, Pandey highlighted the potential of smaller locations to drive wider participation in the securities market.
The remarks underline the importance of expanding access to investment services beyond India’s largest urban centres.
SBI Assures Customers Funds Remain Safe After Suspected Data Breach
The State Bank of India said it had individually notified customers whose personal data was identified in a recent suspected cyber incident.
The country’s largest public sector lender assured affected customers that their account balances and funds remained safe. The incident has drawn attention to the importance of data protection and cybersecurity in banking.
Indian Business Confidence Improves in July–September Quarter
India’s business sentiment improved in the July–September quarter of the current fiscal year after declining for four consecutive quarters, according to research by the National Council of Applied Economic Research.
The Business Confidence Index rose to 107.8 from 99.8 in the previous quarter, indicating an improvement in surveyed business sentiment.
