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IMD update: AP coast braces for a second cyclone, hot on heels of Arnab

The well-marked low may move west-northwest and concentrate into a depression by this evening. Conditions appear favourable for its rapid intensification into a cyclone as early as tomorrow.

31 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
OpenAI funding target cut by $10 billion as AI slumps

The ChatGPT maker is now seeking about $20 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation, down from $30 billion at a $1.4 trillion valuation last month

31 Oct 2026 1:04 pm
IGL, Northern Railway join hands to replace LPG, diesel with PNG at 22 locations

The agreement will initially supply about 3,000 SCMD of gas, replacing roughly 500 kg of LPG and 2,500 litres of diesel daily, IGL said

31 Oct 2026 12:49 pm
Lodha Developers Q2 pre-sales up 10% to 5,037 crore on better home demand

The company's sales bookings or pre-sales in the first six months of this fiscal rose 7% to 9,670 crore

31 Oct 2026 12:30 pm
IGL Q2 profit plunges 93% as higher gas costs erode margins despite record sales

Net profit fell to 24.38 crore in the second quarter of 2026-27 from 372.51 crore a year earlier, despite an 8% increase in sales volumes and a 26% jump in gross turnover

31 Oct 2026 12:18 pm
G20 photo scrapped after leaders object to Russias presence

The refusal by Germany and other nations was a potent symbol of the divisions that have emerged between the US and its allies over President Donald Trumps move to court Russia

31 Oct 2026 12:16 pm
Alaska Air to cut about 200 jobs as fuel shock squeezes earnings

The reductions affect under 1% of Alaskas about 32,500 employees; They involve 125 positions in Washington and 48 in Hawaii

31 Oct 2026 12:04 pm
Crypto exchanges call for quick moves to bolster defences after Binance heist

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, halted withdrawals after Thursday's attack which analysts blamed on North Korea

31 Oct 2026 12:02 pm
Cyclone Arnab: DoT, telcos push telecom restoration in cyclone-hit Andhra, Odisha

Commercial power supply disruptions and localised optical fibre cable cuts remain the main hurdles

31 Oct 2026 12:00 pm
NCLT independently handles staff appointments: Corporate Affairs Ministry clarifies after SC remarks

The clarification comes a day after the SC expressed concern over the ministry's involvement in the tribunal's administration, observing that the NCLT had been completely hijacked by the MCA

31 Oct 2026 11:52 am
Maharashtra earmarks 5% district funds for fodder schemes amid drought, bans interstate movement

The measures follow recommendations by a study group set up to suggest steps to tackle fodder shortages arising from inadequate rainfall

31 Oct 2026 11:39 am
Google's Project Suncatcher achieves first successful AI response from space

The prototype satellite is a part of the company's long-term research effort to examine whether space could support scalable machine learning infrastructure

31 Oct 2026 11:29 am
Ratnadeep Retail gets SEBIS nod for 400 crore IPO

The Hyderabad-based company plans a 400 crore fresh equity issue plus an OFS of up to 1.49 crore shares by promoter selling shareholders, per the DRHP

31 Oct 2026 11:16 am
TN aims to grow merchandise exports to $72 billion in this fiscal

Plan to make Kancheepuram as India's top exporting district

31 Oct 2026 11:07 am
Jatin Kumar Nayak takes charge as CMD of IREDA

He has served as Chief Financial Officer of erstwhile REC Transmission Projects Company Limited, a subsidiary of REC

31 Oct 2026 11:07 am
Silver hits 11-month low at 1.9 lakh per kg in Delhi; crashes to $49/ounce globally

Silver fell after slight gains, dropping 8,300 to 1,90,200 per kg from 1,98,500

31 Oct 2026 11:01 am
India aims to be globally competitive semiconductor powerhouse by 2047: MoD

India aims to be a global, self-reliant semiconductor leader by 2047, boosting indigenous ecosystem, jobs, and digital sovereignty

31 Oct 2026 10:59 am
Rubio urges G20 cooperation amid rifts over wars in Ukraine, West Asia

Rubio said the world faced various crises that threatened global energy and food supply, trade, and the freedom of navigation in his opening remarks

31 Oct 2026 10:43 am
Domestic coal production shielding India from global price swings: Coal secretary

When the conflict in West Asia disrupted LNG and LPG supplies from late February, coal stocks at mines and power plants allowed the government to assure the country of steady power

31 Oct 2026 10:40 am
Strait of Hormuz shipping routes cleared of Iranian sea mines, vessels transiting freely: CENTCOM chief

US forces have been laser-focused in this effort, in coordination with regional partners, other US government teammates, and the shipping industry

31 Oct 2026 10:36 am
UPI payments enabled to book tickets online for Burj Khalifa, Singapore attractions: FinMin

The initiative is aimed at making international travel bookings easier for Indians by enabling them to use their preferred UPI applications for online payments at these destinations

31 Oct 2026 10:34 am
BRICS+ payments system feasible, common currency faces hurdles, report says

Cross-border payments have long been on the BRICS agenda, though efforts to integrate members' financial infrastructure have made limited progress

31 Oct 2026 10:25 am
ADB approves $139.55 million loan to enhance urban services in Puducherry

This is banks first engagement with the Union Territory

31 Oct 2026 10:25 am
Uber joins HSBC, Franklin Templeton in blockchain investing test

Uber pilots blockchain-powered treasury with HSBC, Franklin Templeton tokenized funds, aiming for higher yields and liquidity amid corporate cash shifts

31 Oct 2026 10:08 am
JioStar Q2 PAT falls 13.2% to 1,147 crore; revenue rises 9.8%

Revenue from operations rose 10.1% year-on-year to 6,806 crore

31 Oct 2026 10:08 am
IHC converts 8.69 crore warrants into equity shares in Sammaan Capital

With this, IHC's stake in the company has risen to 33.32% from 28.34% earlier

31 Oct 2026 10:04 am
Quess Corp Q2 net profit jumps 44% to 74.66 crore

Revenue from operations rose 14.74% to 4,396.48 crore from 3,831.60 crore a year earlier

31 Oct 2026 9:56 am
Open digital infra has critical role to play in accelerating digitalisation of retail sector: DPIIT Secretary

DPIIT Secretary Bhatia in New Delhi touts ONDC DigiDukaan, linking 21,000 retailers and 450 brands to streamline pricing and availability

31 Oct 2026 9:56 am
Nasdaq 100 Falls 3% as Earnings Stoke AI Reckoning: Markets Wrap

The Nasdaq 100 fell about 3%. Intel Corp. sank 28% as its outlook missed estimates. Amazon.com Inc. dropped amid greater capital spending

31 Oct 2026 9:54 am
Delhi-NCR combats air pollution: Govt, private offices capped at 50% capacity from Nov 5-20

Stating that high levels of air pollution in the NCR, particularly episodic increases during periods of adverse meteorological conditions, have been a matter of serious concern

31 Oct 2026 9:50 am
Centre extends duty exemption on cotton imports till Dec-end

The Finance Ministry through a notification on Friday, extended the customs duty exemption till end of December from the earlier deadline of Oct 31

31 Oct 2026 9:37 am
India's domestic air traffic fell 8.3% in Sep as demand remained under pressure: IATA

IATA said global Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) fell 0.5% year-on-year in September, improving on Augusts 0.8% drop

31 Oct 2026 9:35 am
31 Oct 2026 8:56 am
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

31 Oct 2026 8:46 am
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, structural monitoring, actuator control, and the transponder

31 Oct 2026 8:42 am
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

31 Oct 2026 8:41 am
TVS Capital forays into private credit, looks to back performing mid-market firms

The new venture has filed for regulatory approval and is evaluating potential lending opportunities as it prepares to build its investment portfolio

31 Oct 2026 8:36 am
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

31 Oct 2026 6:14 am
ISRO successfully injects third NavIC satellite NVS-03 in GTO

NavIC series to replace navigation satellite system; new constellation to facilitate Indias own GPS

31 Oct 2026 1:18 am
Noel Tata seeks board vote on Tata Sons restructuring

The fresh communication comes days after a meeting between Noel Tata and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran failed to bridge differences between the two sides.

30 Oct 2026 10:33 pm
Reliance posts record profit, revenue in Q2 as O2C, Jio lead growth

The results underscore resilience across Reliances integrated energy and digital services despite volatile markets

30 Oct 2026 10:23 pm
RIL diversifies crude sourcing, redirects exports amid Middle East disruptions

Diversified crude supplies and a shift in export destinations helped the company navigate disruptions and capture stronger refining margins during the quarter

30 Oct 2026 10:21 pm
Editorial. Capex turnaround

Uptick in private investment, a happy augury

30 Oct 2026 10:12 pm
RBI Central Board reviews economic conditions, evaluates risks to growth and inflation outlook

The Central Board also reviewed the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporations activities and the functioning of select RBI departments

30 Oct 2026 10:03 pm
Tata Motors takes control of Iveco in 3.43-billion deal; focus shifts to debt, integration

The takeover brings a major European commercial-vehicle business into Tatas fold, with integration and financial returns now under investor scrutiny

30 Oct 2026 9:59 pm
ANVI signs 5,000-crore MoU with Goa for LPG terminal to boost Indias cooking gas security

The proposed facility will connect the US Gulf Coast with Indian markets, offering an alternative supply route amid geopolitical disruptions.

30 Oct 2026 9:52 pm
Sun Pharma taking remedial action, following voluntary withdrawal of 11 eye drops: Management

Giving an overview of the companys performance, Ganorkar said, the integration of Organon was on track to be completed by the last quarter of FY27

30 Oct 2026 9:49 pm
Reliance Consumer Products revenue jumps 60% to 8,266 crore on Campa, Independence growth

The FMCG business is expanding its manufacturing footprint and overseas presence, even as separate profitability disclosures remain unavailable for investors.

30 Oct 2026 9:48 pm
Large industry loans at a six year high of 33 lakh crore

he growth rate also increased threefold with as compared with the same fortnight last year

30 Oct 2026 9:40 pm
Syrma SGS targets $1 billion next year as Q2 revenue and profitability soar

The EMS players first-half revenue nears full year revenue of FY25

30 Oct 2026 9:40 pm