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Unifinz Capital India Ltd has reported a second incident of cyber fraud, involving fraudulent payments totaling ₹7.27 crores (₹7,27,48,394) from its disbursal account. The funds were transferred to third-party accounts on October 23, 2026, bypassing normal authorization processes. The company has suspended the disbursal API and is investigating the incident, filing complaints with authorities. The estimated financial impact is ₹7.27 crores, subject to recovery, but business operations remain unaffected. This follows a previous cyber fraud incident reported on October 21, 2026.

Augmont Enterprises Ltd reported a fire incident at its material subsidiary, Ideal Fiscal Services Limited's, manufacturing unit in Jaipur on October 22, 2026. The fire, caused by a short circuit, resulted in casualties/injuries and an estimated loss of INR 2 Crores, covering raw materials, finished goods, and machinery. Manufacturing operations at the unit are disrupted. The company has adequate insurance coverage and has informed the insurer. Augmont is providing support to those affected.

Amagi Media Labs Ltd has disclosed an extortion attempt by a threat actor claiming to possess operational and network configuration data. The company is currently validating this claim with external cybersecurity experts and legal counsel to identify affected systems, data, and potentially impacted customers. While investigations are ongoing, there has been no disruption to services or customer operations, and no material financial impact is expected at this stage. Additional security measures have been implemented as a precaution, and relevant authorities have been notified.

Shah Investors Home Ltd experienced a complete system outage starting at 3:05 PM on October 21, 2026, which disrupted its trading services for clients. The company has since restored the system and confirmed it is functioning normally. The root cause and full impact are under assessment, and corrective measures are being implemented to prevent recurrence.

Unifinz Capital India Ltd has reported a cyber fraud incident that occurred on October 20, 2026, resulting in fraudulent payments of ₹7.69 crores (₹7,69,26,114) to third-party bank accounts. The fraud was detected on October 21, 2026, during a routine bank reconciliation. The payments were made through an automated API integrated disbursal engine, bypassing normal authorization processes. The company has initiated an internal investigation and lodged a complaint with the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. The bank disbursal account has been frozen. The estimated financial impact is ₹7.69 crores, subject to investigation and recovery. No disruption to business operations is reported. Further developments will be intimated.

State Bank of India (SBI) has disclosed an incident involving the suspected exposure of customer data on the dark web. The bank was alerted on October 16, 2026, by its Threat Intelligence Service Provider, Defence Cyber Agency, and CERT-In. Preliminary analysis identified approximately 3,897 customer records containing Personally Identifiable Information (PII), including names, mobile numbers, email addresses, and loan-related metadata. SBI has initiated an investigation with an independent cybersecurity agency and activated its incident response protocols. The bank assures that this incident has no material impact on its core business operations, financial performance, or business continuity, and all functions continue to operate normally.

ZEN Technologies Limited reported a fire incident at its subsidiary, Unistring Tech Solutions Private Limited (UTS), in Hyderabad on October 18, 2026. The fire, which broke out at approximately 4:00 PM IST, has been brought under control with no reported injuries. Preliminary assessments indicate damage to two testing chambers and associated equipment, with an estimated loss of up to ₹4 crore. The damaged assets are insured, and the company will pursue an insurance claim. The cause of the fire is under investigation. UTS is implementing alternative arrangements for testing and affected materials, and management anticipates minimal impact on operations. A detailed assessment will ascertain the final loss.

Metro Brands Limited has disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized activity within its IT infrastructure, including its Active Directory environment. The company identified suspicious privileged activity, credential-access attempts, and malicious communications. Immediate containment and remediation measures have been initiated in collaboration with cybersecurity partners. Specialized investigators are assessing the incident's nature, extent, and root cause. Currently, no material financial loss has been identified, but the full impact, including potential data exposure and operational or financial consequences, is under investigation. Metro Brands has notified CERT-In and is implementing measures to secure its systems and operations. Further updates will be provided as required.

Shalby Ltd reported a minor fire incident at its Jabalpur hospital unit on October 11, 2026, reportedly caused by a mobile phone blast. The fire was quickly controlled, and all patients were safely relocated with no reported injuries. However, the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of Jabalpur has directed the suspension of the hospital's registration pending reassessment and submission of fire and electrical safety inspection reports. The company is currently conducting these audits and aims to submit the reports to restore the registration. The suspension restricts new patient admissions, but arrangements are in place for existing patients. Shalby expects the financial impact to be immaterial.

Vivo Bio Tech Ltd reported a fire incident at its Research Facility in Siddipet District, Telangana, on October 13, 2026. The fire caused significant damage to the building infrastructure, laboratory rooms, plant and machinery, furniture, scientific equipment, and specialized flooring. Valuable test items, samples from sponsors, and pathology specimens were also destroyed. Fortunately, there were no injuries or casualties. The company is assessing the full extent of the damage and financial losses, and the potential impact on operations. The affected assets are adequately insured, and the company is initiating insurance claims. Further developments will be communicated as required.