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CAG undertakes comprehensive study on Indias urea sector after 15 years

Many experts have identified two critical factors for a global Urea price surge in 2025-26 a ban by China and India entering market with huge quantity in each round of tender

13 Nov 2026 8:25 pm
Indias tea exports fall 8.9% in H1 FY27 as West Asia crisis disrupts shipments

Exports during April-September were 128.43 mkg, down from 140.96 mkg in the same period last year, while value was down 7.7% at 4,016 crore

13 Nov 2026 8:24 pm
Tata Motors PV posts 5,451-crore Q2 consolidated loss on JLR restructuring charges

The management expects the company to end FY27 with double-digit growth of around 12-13 per cent

13 Nov 2026 8:20 pm
PM Modi calls for greater nuclear investment as AI, data centres drive power demand

He also linked energy security to renewable and decentralised power

13 Nov 2026 8:15 pm
Sachin Tendulkar invests in waste management technology platform Recykal

The investment will support the companys efforts to promote responsible waste behaviour and expand technology-led packaging waste recovery initiatives

13 Nov 2026 8:15 pm
Andhra Pradesh to introduce real-time approvals for industrial investments within a month

The proposed system will leave only about 20 per cent of the approval process with the State Government, Naidu said

13 Nov 2026 8:04 pm
Tata Sons rejects Noel Tatas request for video recording of September 17 board meeting

Board members had approved a third term for Chandrasekaran with a 4:1 vote, with Tata being the sole dissenter

13 Nov 2026 8:03 pm
BCAS wants CA firms to monitor use of IPO proceeds

The Society has also flagged gaps in existing monitoring reports and called for greater accountability in tracking how companies use funds raised.

13 Nov 2026 7:57 pm
Microsoft services recover after global outage disrupts users in 74 countries

The disruption affected businesses, schools and government agencies, while Microsoft continued efforts to stabilise infrastructure and clear delayed email backlogs

13 Nov 2026 7:39 pm
EID Parry to sell Sivagangai distillery unit for 45.9 crore, reports 40% decline in Q2 profit

Revenue from the sugar segment rose 32 per cent to 486 crore, supported by higher sales volumes and better realisations, said Muthiah Murugappan, Whole-time Director and CEO

13 Nov 2026 7:27 pm
Edelweiss Financial Services Q2 net profit rises 50% to 193 crore

Total income increases 37% to 2,602 crore; Nido Home Finance sale contributes 386-crore post-tax gain

13 Nov 2026 7:23 pm
D2C brands turn to hybrid fulfilment models to speed up deliveries

For fashion brands, the shift is also about bringing inventory closer to customers while retaining control over product discovery and larger purchases

13 Nov 2026 7:16 pm
Karnatakas Tarikere drip irrigation scheme benefits over 10,000 farmers amid drought

It has brought a large area under drip irrigation, benefiting over 10,000 farmers and supporting the cultivation of crops such as onion, chilli, ragi and vegetables

13 Nov 2026 7:12 pm
Tea Board to convene stakeholders over TradeForge auction platform issues

It will identify corrective measures to ensure its smooth functioning and steps to restore the confidence in the electronic auction process

13 Nov 2026 7:07 pm
New Mangalore Port gets new cargo storage shed, upgraded international cruise lounge

The two projects are expected to improve cargo-handling efficiency, support growing trade requirements and provide better facilities for international cruise passengers.

13 Nov 2026 7:06 pm
Commerce Ministry hopeful of resolving scotch whisky disputes soon

It may be noted that dozens of containers of bulk Scotch belonging to leading liquor companies Diageo and Pernod Ricard held at Indian ports, with Customs investigators seeking a 150 per cent import duty despite the trade pact providing for a reduced 75 per cent rate

13 Nov 2026 7:06 pm
Grasim Industries posts 234 crore loss on one-time impairment charges

Revenue increased 26 per cent to 50,105 crore (39,900 crore), while EBITDA was up 25 per cent to 6,513 crore on strong performance across cellulosic fibres, cement, paints and B2B e-commerce businesses

13 Nov 2026 6:59 pm
NPPA orders compliance check as trade margin cuts cancer drug prices

The national drug price regulator warned that violations of revised MRPs will invite overcharging proceedings

13 Nov 2026 6:59 pm
Sensex, Nifty edge down on profit taking, inflation worries

Despite todays loss, Indian stocks close the week on strong note, as FPIs remain buying spree

13 Nov 2026 6:49 pm
Export momentum grows: Other Southeast Asian countries keen on BrahMos, says CEO Joshi

Joshi said this in response to queries about surge in demand and countries engaging with India following successful deployment of BrahMos during Operation Sindoor.

13 Nov 2026 6:42 pm
HDFC MF enters SIF segment with launch of hybrid long-short strategy

The SIF categorys assets under management surged from about 2,010 crore in October 2025 to 42,670 crore in September, according to AMFI

13 Nov 2026 6:42 pm
Sonia Gandhis memoir is more romance than realpolitik

Belonging: A Journey of Love is an intimate portrait of the Gandhi family, not a political expose

13 Nov 2026 6:35 pm
Mahindra 3XO ZNG: Spirited drive, now with CNG economy

The Mahindra 3XO finally jumps onto the CNG bandwagon. Has it lost its youthful zing as a result? We find out

13 Nov 2026 6:34 pm
Andhra Pradesh inks investments deals worth 9.89 lakh crore in CII Partnership Summit

Kia has come forward to invest 18,800 crore to manufacture an additional 2 lakh cars annually

13 Nov 2026 6:32 pm
NSEIX Global Access expands offering to seven European markets, adds 11,500 securities

The expansion aims to widen investment choices for Indian investors seeking international market exposure through a single integrated account, within the applicable regulatory framework

13 Nov 2026 6:20 pm
PLI schemes disbursed 18.5% of 1.91 lakh crore outlay by March 2026: NITI Aayog report

PLI pays firms only after they have invested, produced and sold more than a baseline, so money flows out well after factories are built and production ramps up

13 Nov 2026 6:20 pm
Indias exports hit record $90 billion in October, but merchandise trade deficit widens

Higher festival-season demand and oil prices pushed up imports, even as market diversification and new trade deals supported export growth.

13 Nov 2026 6:05 pm
HDFC BanksBoard okays Rangans re-appointment as a Whole-time Director for 1 year

The appointment, which is at the extant remuneration, is subject to approval of the shareholders, the bank said in a regulatory filing

13 Nov 2026 6:03 pm
Vallarpadam container movement hit as trailer crews boycott mandatory cargo scanning

Health concerns among trailer workers have triggered protests, while trade bodies warn of mounting delays and additional costs for importers

13 Nov 2026 6:01 pm
SC Agrotech proposes 10:1 stock split, 4:5 bonus issue

The Board approved the proposed subdivision of each equity share into 10 shares and the issuance of four bonus shares for every five shares held, subject to requisite shareholder and other approvals

13 Nov 2026 5:47 pm
Adani Energy Solutions completes 3,050-cr acquisition of IntelliSmart

The company said the acquisition was completed on November 12 following receipt of the requisite anti-trust approval from the Competition Commission of India

13 Nov 2026 5:40 pm
Shriram Properties net profit grows 151% to 21.6 crore for Q2FY27

Sales stood at 583 crore, up 20% sequentially, while gross collections increased 11% y-o-y to 431 crore

13 Nov 2026 5:40 pm
Trade pact: US promises India tariff advantage, but final framework yet to emerge

Commerce Secretary says talks are on the right track, with both teams continuing to engage; the first tranche will cover only goods, while the second will include services

13 Nov 2026 5:26 pm
IMD update: Third cyclone on trot developing over Bay by Monday

If the forecasts hold, this would be the third cyclone over the Bay of Bengal in quick succession during ongoing North-East monsoon season after severe cyclones Arnab and Murasu late last month

13 Nov 2026 5:23 pm
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750: Peak Easy

Royal Enfields biggest adventure motorcycle. And probably the best bike its made yet

13 Nov 2026 5:09 pm
Mangaluru Central station redevelopment gets 94-crore estimate; Hassan-Mangaluru line to be doubled

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined key railway infrastructure proposals for the region while flagging off a new Vande Bharat Express

13 Nov 2026 4:52 pm
CCPA penalises Ola over advance tip solicitation, terms it unfair practice

The Authority has also directed Ola to immediately discontinue the practice, holding that it misleads consumers, constitutes an unfair trade practice and employs a dark pattern.

13 Nov 2026 4:49 pm
Mumbai property registrations hit four-year Diwali high despite marginal transaction growth

Revenue collections rise 13 per cent, signalling higher-value transactions amid steady housing demand

13 Nov 2026 4:43 pm
Staffing third-party logistics

Technology adoption drives third-party logistics growth, but shortage of skilled manpower remains a challenge

13 Nov 2026 4:42 pm
Tata Sons rejects Noels request for audio-video recording of Sept 17 board-meet

The company said it has no practice of sharing audio-video recordings of in-person board meetings, intensifying differences between Tata Trusts and Tata Sons over the leadership decision.

13 Nov 2026 4:26 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Markets snap 3-day rally; Sensex drops 318 points, Nifty slips below 25,150

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday, snapping a three-day rally amid anticipation of a policy rate hike by the RBI next month after retail inflation surged to 6.09 per cent in October.

13 Nov 2026 4:22 pm
Rupee falls 8 paise to close at 94.20 against US dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.07 against the dollar. During intra-day trade, it witnessed a high of 94.05 and a low of 94.28

13 Nov 2026 4:20 pm
Gillette India Q2 profit jumps 11% to 159 crore as cost savings cushion commodity pressures

Revenue from operations rises 4.4% to 846 crore from 811 crore a year earlier

13 Nov 2026 4:20 pm
Gem, jewellery exports up 34% on growing demand, rise in gold prices

Strong gold jewellery shipments and a recovery in polished diamond exports drive growth ahead of the crucial year-end holiday season.

13 Nov 2026 4:19 pm
Jio records fewer spam complaints than Airtel and Vi despite having more subscribers

TRAIs latest quarterly report highlights differences in spam complaints, enforcement action and consumer participation across Indias three major private telecom operators

13 Nov 2026 4:17 pm
Indias exports to US rise 11%; Brazil and Mexico shipments register strong growth

Department of Commerce data show growth across Indias major export destinations, with shipments to several key markets recording double-digit increases

13 Nov 2026 4:09 pm
Indias gold imports plunge 62.57% to $5.51 billion in October as prices fall below $4,000/oz

Department of Commerce data show a steep decline in overseas gold purchases, even as the World Gold Council sees potential recovery signals

13 Nov 2026 4:01 pm
TVS Motors India 2W business head Gaurav Gupta to exit on December 24

Gupta, who is a Senior Management Personnel (SMP) of the company, will cease to be an employee and a member of the senior management from the close of business hours on December 24

13 Nov 2026 3:55 pm
Paytm gets preliminary RBI nod for wallet licence; shares hit record high

The approval comes more than two years after the RBI barred Paytm Payments Bank from accepting fresh deposits and wallet top-ups

13 Nov 2026 3:54 pm
India to honour 75% import duty concession on bulk Scotch from UK, says trade secretary

The assurance follows a customs dispute over dozens of containers held at Indian ports, raising questions about the trade pacts implementation

13 Nov 2026 3:54 pm