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Q2 Results Today, 31st October 2026 Live Updates: businessline brings to you latest Q2 announcements, earnings updates and more.
LIC Housing Finance Q2 PAT up 11% at 150.7 crore
Net interest income crawls up 2% to 2,088 crore in the second quarter
Ananth Technologies supplies 46 packages for GSLV-F18
The packages for the launch vehicle cover telemetry, data acquisition, navigation, guidance and control, power management, relay units, structura
Jio Platforms and RPower: A tale of two blockbuster IPOs
Contrasting fortunes. Unlike Reliance Powers troubled debut, Jios valuation, pricing and management response point to a different trajectory
ISRO's GSLV Rocket Successfully Places NVS-03 Satellite Into 'Designated' Orbit, PM Modi Reacts
ISRO successfully launched the NVS-03 satellite via GSLV rocket, restoring NavIC's minimum operational configuration with four satellites for enh
Delhi Weather Sees First Fog Conditions of Winter at IGI Airport and Safdarjung
The fog follows an unusual interaction between Cyclone Arnab and a western disturbance, which brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to the capital
Meta's Credit Rating Outlook Slashed To Negative As S&P Flags Multi-Billion Dollar AI Spending Spree
Meta's current AA- credit rating is the fourth-highest investment-grade score, and a one-notch downgrade would still leave it solidly in high-gra
Rajnikanth-starrer 'Jailer 2' collected Rs 5.50 crore net on Day 16, taking its total India net collection to Rs 435.40 crore and gross earnings
Tata Motors says Iveco is now part of group; Chandrasekaran appointed Chairperson
The acquisition is valued at approximately $4.32 billion (42,561 crore)
Apple Overtakes Nvidia To Become World's Most Valuable Company
Shares of Apple fell 1.2% on Friday, resulting in a market capitalization of $5.03 trillion, while Nvidia sank 4.2% to close with a valuation of
Happy Halloween 2026: 100+ Wishes, Greetings And Short Messages To Share With Your Loved Ones
Here are more than 100 Halloween wishes, greetings and short messages for WhatsApp, Instagram and other social media platforms.
Govt extends cotton import duty relief
The government has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports by two months till December 31, 2026, to improve supplies and ease input
Wall Street Highlights: S&P Breaches 100-DMA, Nasdaq Posts Worst Month Since 2025 On AI Rout
S&P Global Ratings took an early step toward potentially downgrading Meta Platforms Inc.'s credit rating within the next two years, amid growing
Dad Built the Fortune. Should His Son Pay the Tax? Nikhil Kamath & Phone Pe's Sameer Nigam Debate
Kamath pointed to Australia and some Nordic countries, saying tax interventions had helped bring down inequality.
From savings to settlement: How to set up funds for house down payment
A blueprint for protecting your capital and structuring low-risk investments to ensure your house deposit is ready on closing day
Bank Holiday Today: Are Banks Open Or Closed On October 31, 2026? Check State-Wise Details
Branches in Gujarat will remain closed due to the regional observance of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary, while October 31, 2026, wi
IndiGo Gets Rs 590 Per Passenger Beyond Airfares. It Wants To Earn Much More
IndiGo's ancillary revenue per passenger rose to Rs 590 in Q2 from Rs 525, but CEO Willie Walsh sees further growth potential in add-on services,
UAE and Netherlands meet for the second time in the ongoing tri-series in Dubai. Check the match timing, venue, squads and streaming details.
Iran-US draft proposes uranium transfer, Hormuz reopening within 7 days: Report
A preliminary draft framework for negotiations between the US and Iran proposes transferring Iran's uranium stockpile. This draft also suggests r
Skies Glow Blood Red In Parts Of Chhattisgarh, X Says Perfect Stranger Things Vibes For Halloween
The footage appears to come largely from Dantewada and Kirandul, where people have linked the unusual colour to the severe weather alerts around
France braces for fresh unrest as 70,000 police deploy for Halloween protests
France plans to deploy 70,000 police officers in response to anticipated nationwide protests on Saturday. These demonstrations are fueled by publ
Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, 'Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47' is a Telugu family entertainer starring Venkatesh alongside Srinidhi Shetty, Nar
October Tech Layoff Wave: Over 5,000 Jobs Gone As Amazon, Netflix, eBay, HubSpot Cut Staff
AI was cited in 33% of tech layoff events in 2026, up from 1% in 2024.
Meta outlook revised downward by S
Meta has been given a negative outlook by S&P Global Ratings due to the company's hefty capital expenditures and concerns about free cash flow. M
Cramer said investors looking to diversify beyond the struggling AI trade should consider consumer staples. Jim Cramer says it's time to look bey
EAM Jaishankar slams sanctions, chokepoints disrupting global energy trade, holding prices hostage
S Jaishankar highlighted the challenges posed by disruptions in global oil supplies during the G20 meeting. He pointed out that the current energ
Alaska Senate election: DOJ wants to
The winner of the Alaska election could determine whether Republicans retain their majority in the U.S. Senate or if Democrats take control of th
India's Liquor Market Has Three Indias. One Is Feeling The Pinch
Premium drinks are gaining ground, but inflation is putting pressure on consumers at the lower end of the urban market. The divide is becoming ha
India-Brazil bilateral trade set to reach $20 bn with focus on critical minerals, AI, defence: Envoy
Brazil's Ambassador to India highlighted growing trade relations, expecting bilateral trade to reach USD 20 billion soon. The partnership encompa
Two helicopters collided in midair while on different flights in Oregon, leading to the tragic deaths of three individuals. The larger helicopter
Dixon's Revenue Growth Gets A Memory Chip Boost, But Volumes Tell A Different Story
Dixon's revenue growth is getting a boost from a 3540% rise in selling prices, driven by higher memory chip costs, even as mobile and IT hardware
Poland Suspends Top Court President, Escalating Clash With Opposition
Poland's government suspended the Constitutional Tribunal president, escalating a feud over the court's independence ahead of next year's electio
Bank branches across India will remain open on Saturday, 31 October 2026, as it is the fifth Saturday of the month. However, a state-specific hol
Nvidia weighs playing the cosigner for Nscale
When investors get nervous about AI spending, it helps to have the chipmaker that sells the chips offer to cosign the loan.
Government extends import duty exemption for cotton
In a notification issued on October 30, the Finance Ministry said the exemption, which had been granted in May this year, will continue until Oct
US approves $2.1 billion sale of Patriot air defence missiles to Ukraine after alleged holdup
The Trump administration has approved a $2.1 billion sale of Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine. Ukraine relied on donations from Canada, Ge
India will conduct its population census from January 25 to February 28, 2027, except in election-bound and snow-covered areas, with a reference
IEX Sees Market Coupling Taking At Least Another Two Years, Rules Yet To Be Notified
IEX says market coupling cannot be implemented before the final CERC regulations are notified, with management estimating another 1.5-2 years for
Wall Street drops to its worst day since June after the sell-off for tech stocks deepens
Wall Streets tech sell-off deepened on Friday as investors questioned whether massive spending on artificial intelligence will deliver enough ret
India flags global energy disruptions caused by sanctions and chokepoints
Speaking in Atlanta, the External Affairs Minister highlighted the growing impact of energy market distortions on low-income countries and India
What is estate planning: Nomination, joint holding, beneficiaries and Will
Without the correct paperwork, a savings account or a demat portfolio can become legally inaccessible
AI is forcing recruitment firms to overhaul their business models
As AI automates resume sourcing and initial interviews, recruitment firms are shifting toward senior hiring and re-evaluating traditional billing
Varun Beverages Plans Fresh Distribution Push In 2027 After Slower 2026
Varun Beverages plans to step up outlet additions in 2027 after slower distributor investment in 2026, with Executive Vice Chairman Varun Jaipuri
Startup bug bites fewer IIT, IIM alumni
New Delhi: Fewer graduates from Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are taking the entrepreneurial
Noel Tata seeks board scrutiny of SP Group's Rs 25,000 crore exit plan, Tata Sons restructuring
Noel Tata has asked the Tata Sons board to examine Shapoorji Pallonji Group's Rs 25,000-crore funding proposal through a capital reduction and se
India vs UAE Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Match Live In India
UAE take on Krunal Pandya-led India in a Group C match of Hong Kong Sixes 2026 on October 31. Check live streaming, telecast, match time and squa
I Spent 30 Minutes With Apples CEO. Now I Know Why John Ternus Got the Job
Apple doesnt need fixing, and it doesnt want drama. Its new leader is a product guy who bleeds six colors. I Spent 30 Minutes With Apples CEO. No
How a Contractors Claude Agent Got Into the Pentagon
This week on Uncanny Valley, we also discuss Anthropics IPO filing and the volunteers gearing up to counter ICE at the midterms. How a Contractor
Trai proposes draft framework for responsible use of AI in tele networks
TEDAI Will No Longer Take Place in Vienna
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TEDAI wird in Wien nicht mehr stattfinden
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NHAIs free-flow tolling push to cut land acquisition needs, cap toll plaza lanes at 8
US stocks tumbled on Friday as disappointing results from Intel and Amazon reignited concerns over rising artificial intelligence spending and un
Nasdaq 100 cracks 5%, faces $2 trillion wipeout in October as AI spending fears deepen
Investor concerns about the high expenditures on artificial intelligence have intensified amidst rising borrowing costs. Major technology compani
ISRO successfully injects third NavIC satellite NVS-03 in GTO
NavIC series to replace navigation satellite system; new constellation to facilitate Indias own GPS
AU Small Finance Bank hit by a likely breach of 'limited' data
The lender is investigating a potential breach of limited data pertaining to its vehicle-loan customers. The data was hosted on a third-party sof
Credit Direct wants a bigger role in how Nigerians access financial services
Credit Direct, the consumer lending subsidiary of FCMB Group, a Nigerian financial services group, is expanding beyond traditional lending into e
Durga Puja dhakis preserve Bengal's rich heritage
Watching mesmerised as the purohit at a friend's Durga Puja rhythmically waved the silver oil lamp with multiple wicks before the goddess, and th
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji-backed Talent Nation Bags Pre-Seed Funding To Raise 1M African AI Engineers
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji-backed Talent Nation Bags Pre-Seed Funding To Raise 1M African AI Engineers Talent Nation, a Nigerian AI engineering talent pla
Govt extends customs duty exemption on cotton imports till December 31
The two-month extension aims to improve cotton availability, ease input costs for textile and apparel manufacturers, and provide relief to small
Biggest Crypto Heist Ever? Hackers Steal $6.3 Billion From Binance, North Korean Group Under Scanner
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has suffered a major cyberattack in which hackers stole approximately $6.3 billion worth of
ISRO launches GSLV-F18 carrying NVS-03 satellite to strengthen Indias NavIC navigation system
Isro successfully launched its GSLV-F18 rocket carrying the 2,250-kg NVS-03 satellite from Sriharikota at 11:51 pm on Friday. The mission aims to
Reddit stock plunges 30% as Google's AI search threatens traffic and user growth
Reddit shares plunged 23% after the company warned that Google's AI powered search features were hurting referral traffic and could lead to a dec
The court has imposed a penalty of 25 lakh on the builder and directed them to deposit the amount into the account of the Gulmohar Greens Residen
Madica Secures USD 6 M From Flourish Ventures To Back More African Startups
Madica Secures USD 6 M From Flourish Ventures To Back More African Startups Madica, an Africa-focused pre-seed investment programme launched in 2
Diwali celebrations can increase the risk of fires from diyas, candles, firecrackers and electrical faults. Here's how to financially protect you
Stocks plunge as Amazon, Intel and Alphabet fuel a broad tech sell-off
US stocks plunged in the final trading day of the month as earnings from Amazon ( AMZN ) and Alphabet ( GOOG , GOOGL ) this week rekindled concer
Fiscal deficit in H1 rises to 42.1% of FY27 target on higher capex, subsidies
By September 2026, the Centre's fiscal deficit had escalated to 7.14 lakh crore, exceeding last year's figures. This increase is fueled by a 10.7
Shehbaz Sharif Gets Trolled After He Praises Pakistan For Beating India In Hong Kong Sixes
Pakistan chased down India's 88-run total in just 3.5 overs, but their Prime Minister's congratulatory post became a talking point online.
Noida Authority has amended its Master Plan 2031 to create space for pending 5% residential plots for farmers. Nearly 13,000 claims remain unreso
India extends cotton import duty exemption
The Centre has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports until December 31, 2026, from the earlier deadline of October 31, 2026, to a
Jio Platforms Q2 Results: Net Profit Rises 8% To Rs 8,389 Crore; Margin Expands
Jio Platforms reports an 8% sequential rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 8,389 crore, while revenue grows 3.3% and EBITDA climbs 5.3%, lifting the oper
In Major Public Health Triumph, WHO Says Barbados Has Eliminated Mother-To-Child HIV Transmission
Barbados reported no new mother-to-child HIV infections among infants between 2022 and 2024, with 98% coverage across key maternal health service
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Gaspreis knackt 100 Euro: Europas Speicher vor dem Winter so leer wie selten davor
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India's Forex Reserves Drop by $1.27 Bn to $719.75 Bn
India's foreign exchange reserves have decreased by USD 1.269 billion to USD 719.748 billion for the week ended October 30, with experts attribut
