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States can impose additional sales tax, Supreme Court reaffirms 1974 ruling

A seven-judge Constitution Bench said changes in statutory provisions and the introduction of GST had removed the need for fresh adjudication

4 Nov 2026 12:49 pm
BEL shares climb 3% as brokerages back post-results recovery

The stock had hit a 52-week low of 354.55 on October 23 but has since rebounded sharply, gaining 7.8 per cent over the past week, outpacing the Nifty 50s 4.69 per cent return in the same period.

4 Nov 2026 12:49 pm
SG Agrotech launches AgriBridge digital marketplace as shares rally 37% in seven sessions

The new platform offers digital crop listings, buyer discovery, quotations and transaction-management workflows, adding a technology-led dimension to the companys business

4 Nov 2026 12:48 pm
NSE shares trade flat after Q2 results, brokerages maintain bullish stance

Despite the profit growth, brokerages highlighted mixed trends in trading volumes, market share and revenue, while maintaining positive recommendations on the stock.

4 Nov 2026 12:39 pm
Oil slide, Treasury strength boost Indias govt bonds

The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield was down 4 basis points at 7.2594%. It was headed for a third straight decline after easing more than 11 basis points over the previous two sessions.

4 Nov 2026 12:36 pm
Essar Renewables to invest 4,500 cr in NHPC project in Andhra Pradesh

The project is part of Essar Powers strategy to build a diversified energy portfolio of about 5 GW, spanning renewable, thermal and gas-based power generation.

4 Nov 2026 12:30 pm
RBI forms technical panel for financial markets headed byRohit Jain

The committee will serve as a forum for discussions on money markets, government securities, foreign exchange markets, related derivatives and market infrastructure

4 Nov 2026 12:13 pm
HDFC Bank extends rally for second day, hits 741 intraday high

Trading volumes nearly doubled, but sellers continued to dominate order flows, while Bank Nifty maintained a positive bias during Wednesdays session

4 Nov 2026 12:05 pm
Indias crypto growth slow due to limited private market participation: Binances SB Seker

Asia Pacific head calls for greater Budget focus on the industry and expects hybrid public-private model to emerge

4 Nov 2026 11:59 am
US elections: Democrats score governor race victories in Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Iowa and Wisconsin

Voters weighed affordability, President Donald Trumps unpopularity and local concerns, while several closely watched contests remained undecided early Wednesday

4 Nov 2026 11:59 am
El Nino may keep global rice prices elevated until Q1 2027

Risk of the current weather even strengthening poses further risks to paddy in South and South-East Asia, say experts

4 Nov 2026 11:58 am
Sri Lanka steps up tourism outreach in Keralam as Indian arrivals surge

India remains largest source market with over 4.8 lakh visitors by October; SLTPB holds B2B meetings in three cities

4 Nov 2026 11:52 am
New Mangalore Port offers 50% rebate on vessel-related charges for mainline container ships

The revised concessions cover berth hire, port dues and pilotage, as the port seeks to strengthen connectivity and retain container traffic

4 Nov 2026 11:49 am
Freshworks hits $1 billion ARR ahead of 2026 target, reports $18 million Q3 profit

The Nasdaq-listed SaaS company also reported stronger operating margins, growth in high-value customers and improved momentum in its Employee Experience business

4 Nov 2026 11:40 am
Gold futures rise to 1.39 lakh/10 gm on firm spot demand

On MCX, the yellow metal contract for December delivery traded higher by 510, or 0.37%, at 1,39,962 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 876 lots.

4 Nov 2026 11:27 am
Bayer CropScience Q2 net up 9% at 166.2 cr despite drop in revenues

Uneven monsoon impacts demand for crop protection products

4 Nov 2026 11:27 am
M K Sons Fine Jewels stock dips to 162 after 6% premium listing on BSE

On the NSE, the stock debuted at 171, registering a 5.5% premium over the issue price

4 Nov 2026 11:23 am
IndiaAI Mission: Indian startups launch AI models that work offline in 11 languages

The launches expand Indias indigenous AI ecosystem, with applications spanning government, defence, education, industry, banking, financial services and cybersecurity

4 Nov 2026 11:22 am
Awfis Q2 profit jumps 93% to 31 cr, revenue rises to 464 cr

Total income increased to 464.29 crore in the second quarter of this fiscal from 392.97 crore in the year-ago period

4 Nov 2026 11:22 am
Oracle cancels $7 billion chip leasing deal with Chinas Tencent, FT reports

The move comes as Chinese AI developers increasingly seek overseas access to advanced processors to navigate US export restrictions

4 Nov 2026 11:20 am
Indias services PMI rises to four-month high of 55.8 in October, but hiring slows

Indias service providers reported stronger domestic demand and lower cost pressures, while subdued export orders and slower recruitment tempered business optimism.

4 Nov 2026 11:13 am
Kotak Mahindra Bank gets CCI nod to acquire Deutsche Bank India's retail, private banking businesses

The transaction will be undertaken as a going concern on a slump sale basis by Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (acquirer) from the seller

4 Nov 2026 10:57 am
Services growth hits 4-month high as domestic demand improves: PMI

New business increased at its fastest rate since June mainly because of strong domestic orders. However, international demand was muted, with growth in new export business matching its weakest pace in 45 months.

4 Nov 2026 10:56 am
Nifty Prediction Today November 04, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Resistance ahead

Nifty 50 November Futures contract has to breach 23,950 to go further higher

4 Nov 2026 10:55 am
Fractal Analytics reports multifold jump in net profit to 79.2 crore in Q2

Profit increased by 9.5%, while revenue grew 5%; Gross margin grew 46% while Adjusted EBITDA Margin expanded by 123 bps annually to 16%

4 Nov 2026 10:46 am
Embassy Developments loss widens to 271 cr in Q2, revenue falls to 311 cr

Total income fell to 311.17 crore in the second quarter of this fiscal from 536.9 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year.

4 Nov 2026 10:38 am
Indias dollar hedging slumps as RBI cracks down on speculation

The steps by RBI have made it more expensive to build forward dollar positions, helping ease pressure on the rupee

4 Nov 2026 10:30 am
Crude oil price fall ahead of US midterm election outcome

At 10.01 am on Wednesday, January Brent oil futures were at $102.95, down by 0.63%, and December crude oil futures on WTI were at $95.31, down by 0.81%

4 Nov 2026 10:27 am
Emcure Pharma shares hit 10% upper circuit as Q2 net profit rises

Emcure reported a 29.31% increase in consolidated net profit to 325.06 crore during the September quarter

4 Nov 2026 10:26 am
NASAs $500-million Swift space telescope set for fiery re-entry after failed rescue mission

The observatorys return marks the end of an extended scientific mission and highlights the challenges of servicing ageing satellites in orbit.

4 Nov 2026 10:25 am
India puts food before fuel as El Nio dents ethanol ambitions; blending in petrol may fall to 15%

Food security prioritised over biofuel as crop shortages hit corn and sugarcane

4 Nov 2026 10:22 am
Binance attackers used fake interviews, malware and AI tool to steal $6.34 billion

Exchange freezes $2.85 billion, covers over 100% of losses; FBI links breach to North Koreas TraderTraitor operation

4 Nov 2026 10:19 am
Indian startups valued above $500 million rise to 51 in 2026, Hurun report says

The latest index highlights the growing scale of Indias entrepreneurial ecosystem, with startups spread across sectors, cities and global markets.

4 Nov 2026 10:18 am
Puri cruise terminal project to cost 1,500 crore; Paradip Port Authority to develop facility

The proposed project forms part of a broader maritime push focused on passenger growth, freight movement, employment and lower carbon emissions.

4 Nov 2026 10:17 am
India, UK discuss strengthening ADR cooperation

The two delegations share perspectives on the functioning of tribunals and the role of ministry officials in supporting legal and administrative processes within their respective jurisdictions

4 Nov 2026 10:13 am
Rupee rises 14 paise to 94.61 against US dollar in early trade

The Indian currency rose 9 paise to close at 94.75 against the US dollar on Tuesday

4 Nov 2026 10:12 am
Nirmala Sitharaman releases 250 coin to mark 250th birth anniversary of Muthuswami Dikshithar

The ceremony in Varanasi brought together students, academics and musicians to celebrate the composers enduring contribution to Indias classical music tradition.

4 Nov 2026 10:09 am
NLMC puts HILs 5.119-acre Delhi land parcel up for sale at 829.69 crore

The proposed sale is part of the Centres efforts to unlock value from surplus and under-utilised assets of public sector enterprises

4 Nov 2026 9:55 am
Bagmane Prime Office REIT declares 527 crore distribution to unitholders for Q2

Strong leasing activity, largely driven by Global Capability Centres, supported the Bengaluru-focused office REITs performance during the September quarter

4 Nov 2026 9:54 am
Gold rises as dollar weakens ahead of US midterm election results

Spot gold was up 0.1% to $3,931.24 per ounce by 0306 GMT, while US gold futures for December delivery steadied at $3,941.40

4 Nov 2026 9:51 am
Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi-NCR hold 61% of Indias FDE talent pool

A new report maps the distribution of specialised engineering professionals across technology hubs and employer categories, highlighting experience levels and talent gaps.

4 Nov 2026 9:48 am
IT Stocks drag Nifty even as FMCG and Healthcare hold firm; FIIs buy for third straight session

Investors weighed continued foreign fund inflows against technology-sector weakness, global uncertainties and the possibility of profit-booking after recent gains

4 Nov 2026 9:31 am
MCX Q2 profit jumps over two-fold to 455 crore as trading volumes surge

The exchange recorded a sharp increase in income and trading activity, with futures and options turnover rising during the September quarter.

4 Nov 2026 9:24 am
US midterms 2026: Democrats make early gains as Indian-Americans win key races

Early results offer Indian-American candidates notable victories, while the battle for control of Congress emerges as the central political contest.

4 Nov 2026 9:19 am
Sarvam AI launches Prism decision model with 44-millisecond response time

The Indian AI company is targeting enterprise automation with a model designed to deliver fast, consistent and reliable decisions

4 Nov 2026 9:10 am
Canva announces layoffs, job changes for about 22% of workforce

Some 1,271 people, or 22% of Canvas staff, will lose their jobs, change roles or relocate to central hubs, Chief Executive Officer Melanie Perkins says in a note to employees

4 Nov 2026 9:00 am
Indias consumption boom faces test as household borrowing outpaces income growth

Easy credit has fuelled household spending across India, but rising repayments and modest wage growth are beginning to expose financial vulnerabilities

4 Nov 2026 8:43 am
Prestige Estates to acquire 100% stake of Gloind Vintage for 519 cr enterprise value

With this acquisition, Gloind has become a wholly owned step-down subsidiary of Prestige Estates

4 Nov 2026 7:46 am
IndiaAI Mission releases indigenous foundation models EKA-1, Dhr 2B and Dhr 5B

Government says access to subsidised national AI compute infrastructure, along with support for ancillary research expenses, enabled development of models

4 Nov 2026 7:30 am