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Apple shows first touchscreen laptops amid product blitz

The new 14-inch and 16-inch touchscreen MacBook Pros powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are priced at 3,49,900 and 4,09,900, respectively.

28 Oct 2026 11:14 pm
Textiles PLI scheme: Government reopens application portal from November 1

The revised eligibility criteria aim to widen participation in the textiles incentive scheme and provide approved Round 4 applicants a longer investment horizon.

28 Oct 2026 10:03 pm
TSF Investments sells 3.74% stake in TVS Holdings

According to BSE bulk deal data, TSF Investments sold 7,55,682 shares at 10,905 apiece. The buyers were VS Trust (2.43 lakh shares) and Srinivasan Trust (5.13 lakh shares)

28 Oct 2026 9:55 pm
HULs D2C, quick-commerce push grows as drought clouds rural demand

Hindustan Unilever is expanding its digital-first beauty portfolio as quick commerce reaches 5% of its business. CEO Priya Nair sees opportunities among affluent consumers but acknowledged risks to rural incomes from weak monsoons.

28 Oct 2026 9:52 pm
CERT-In flags high-risk vulnerabilities in Apple products, warns of security threats

The national cyber security agency has identified flaws across Apple software components, including WebKit, Kernel and media-processing frameworks, posing multiple security risks.

28 Oct 2026 9:47 pm
Amit Kalyani takes over as chairman of Kalyani Steels

The move was part of a planned leadership transition from Babasaheb Kalyani, who has chaired the Company since its incorporation

28 Oct 2026 9:39 pm
Info Edge appoints Sanjeev Bikhchandani back as CEO & MD, after Hitesh Oberoi steps down

Bikhchandanis appointment is scheduled to run until April 26, 2031, in line with his existing shareholder-approved term, the company said

28 Oct 2026 9:38 pm
Haryana ERC puts Eleven Powers parallel power distribution licence on hold

The commissions decision follows a state government directive issued under the Electricity Act, 2003, raising concerns over financial and consumer implications

28 Oct 2026 9:33 pm
SEBI Chair bats for speed amid criticism of separation of powers

Self-listing of the exchanges on their own platform would conflict with regulatory role

28 Oct 2026 9:27 pm
FM spars with Rahul after his Tata Group being criminally destroyed remark

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi traded sharp exchanges on social media over infighting at Tata Sons, with Gandhi accusing the Tata Group of being criminally destroyed under government pressure.

28 Oct 2026 9:24 pm
Vedanta Aluminium Metal net doubles on firm prices

Revenue increased 41 per cent to Rs 22,066 crore (Rs15,670 crore). EBITDAEbitda was up 83 per cent at 10,192 crore

28 Oct 2026 9:22 pm
Sundram Fasteners reports 13% growth in PAT in Q227

The companys board at its meeting on Wednesday declared an interim dividend of 4.05 per share (405 per cent) for the financial year 2026-27

28 Oct 2026 9:21 pm
RSM US Integrated Services India expands Bengaluru presence with new office

RSM US Integrated Services India Private Limited is a subsidiary of RSM US LLP (RSM), the U.S. member firm of RSM International, a global network of independent assurance, tax and consulting firms

28 Oct 2026 9:21 pm
Soyameal carry-forward stocks for 2026-27 estimated at 1.93 lakh tonnes by trade body

Soyabean stocks are estimated higher by around 8% at 8.31 lakh tonnes as of October 1, according to the latest supply and demand estimates by SOPA

28 Oct 2026 9:19 pm
Schott Poonawalla now becomes Schott Pharma, as it strengthens presence in specialty glass market

Roy Joseph, CEO & Managing Director, Schott Pharma India Private Ltd, said, the company remained focussed on growing and contributing to the safe and reliable delivery of critical therapies to patients worldwide

28 Oct 2026 9:18 pm
PNB Housing Finance net profit up 6 per cent; considering a hike in lending rates

The companys Net Interest Margin (NIM) was stable at 3.67 per cent in the recently concluded quarter

28 Oct 2026 9:13 pm
Haryana ERC puts parallel power distribution licence on hold

The move follows a state government directive prohibiting such licences across Haryana citing consumer interest, the financial implications for the state and public interest

28 Oct 2026 9:13 pm
Sify Technologies reports strong revenue growth in Sep qtr, profit remains thin

Revenue for the quarter stood at 1,379 crore, a 31 per cent increase over the same quarter last year

28 Oct 2026 9:13 pm
Vedanta exploring opportunities to invest 80,000 crore in West Bengal in power generation, aluminium smelter

The group would examine the viability of setting up the projects in the State

28 Oct 2026 9:07 pm
Premiumisation and policy reforms can drive beer category growth: UBL CEO and MD

EBITDA margin expanded 480 basis points to 11.9 per cent, while EBIT margin rose 441 basis points to 8.4 per cent

28 Oct 2026 9:03 pm
TVS Motor consolidated Q2 net profit rises 47%

Company plans the launch of Norton motorcycles in India in coming months

28 Oct 2026 8:58 pm
Reliance Industries seen posting double-digit Q2FY27 EBITDA growth on strong O2C, Jio performance

The Mukesh Ambani-controlled conglomerate, which is scheduled to announce its results on October 30, is expected to deliver stronger sequential performance, led by 12 per cent quarter-on-quarter growth in O2C EBITDA, as stronger middle-distillate cracks outweigh weaker petrochemical spreads, according to Equirus Securities

28 Oct 2026 8:57 pm
Prime Minister to inaugurate Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026

The 4-day event likely to bring together participants from over 130 countries

28 Oct 2026 8:53 pm
City Union Bank Q2 net up 27% at 416 crore on robust core growth

Total deposits of the bank increased by 21 per cent y-o-y to 83,893 crore

28 Oct 2026 8:52 pm
USL Q2 PAT falls 2.1% to 462 crore; state policies hit popular portfolio

The Prestige & Above (P&A) segment grew 6.3%, supported by local-flavour innovations in Smirnoff, the relaunch of J&B Scotch and growth in the luxury portfolio

28 Oct 2026 8:50 pm
Capri Global Capital reports 66.50% jump in standalone Q2FY27 net profit at 353 crore

The diversified retail-focused non-banking financial companys net interest income shot up 71.60% yoy to 7,049crore against 4,108 crore in the year ago quarter

28 Oct 2026 8:45 pm
Telcos write to DoT to quickly amend Standard Power operations in delicensed lower 6 GHz band

COAI said that the Expert Committee set up by the DoT has recommended enabling higher-power outdoor use so that broadband operators can provide affordable services

28 Oct 2026 8:45 pm
TVS Motor plans demerger of its consumer finance businesses

TVS Motor plans a demerger to spin off its consumer finance arm into a separate listed entity, enabling focused growth and strategic autonomy.

28 Oct 2026 8:45 pm
Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with US and Japan defence chiefs in Philippines

Discussions cover engine production, maritime security, defence industry ties and joint development of naval technologies

28 Oct 2026 8:40 pm
Tanla Q2 PAT up 17% at 146 crore

Revenue rose 25.3% to 1,351.7 crore from 1,078.5 crore, while EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation) grew 20.8 per cent to 2,14.3 crore

28 Oct 2026 8:40 pm
Bandhan Bank Q2 net jumps over 5-fold at 6,21.75 crore, NII grows 14.38%

On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the banks net profit grew close to 24% during the period under review from 5,01.67 crore in the first quarter of FY27

28 Oct 2026 8:37 pm
UK CBAM: India seeks further talks ahead of January 1 carbon tax rollout

No exemptions for FTA partners like India; CCTS recognition subject to various conditions

28 Oct 2026 8:35 pm
Wadhwani FPO entrepreneurship program launched in Karnataka

The initiative aims to help FPOs build stronger, more sustainable businesses through better business planning, market access and execution enabling growth, greater value creation and improved member-farmer incomes

28 Oct 2026 8:34 pm
IIT Kharagpur, Absolute join Quad cohort to develop soybean field intelligence system

The cohort as a whole is supported by a combined Quad investment exceeding $6 million, with each agency funding its own countrys researchers. ICAR supports the Indian component of Smart Scout

28 Oct 2026 8:31 pm
Union Cabinet approves 7,396 crore until FY31 for PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana

As part of capacity building under the scheme, the Centre will train elected representatives, officials in the 3-tier panchayati raj system

28 Oct 2026 8:29 pm
BJP-JD(S) sweep Karnataka Council polls, Congress draws a blank

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar accepted the verdict, saying the Congress would examine the message from voters and take corrective measures.

28 Oct 2026 8:28 pm
Maize may fetch 2,700 a quintal during harvest, says TNAU

Maize supply in Tamil Nadu could be influenced by the India Meteorological Departments (IMD) forecast of below-normal North-East monsoon rainfall over the southern peninsular region

28 Oct 2026 8:28 pm
Hyundai Motor India Q2 FY27 net profit declines by 24% y-o-y to 1,196.1 crore

Profit fall comes despite total revenue from operations rising to 20,696 crore from 17,461 crore a year ago

28 Oct 2026 8:24 pm
Healthcare leaders question govt treatment rates, call for scientific costing studies

Hospital executives said healthcare pricing and reimbursement must reflect the actual cost of delivering quality care, while flagging gaps

28 Oct 2026 8:23 pm
DA/DR for Central govt serving retired employees hiked by 3% with effect from July 1

This decision will benefit 48 lakh employees and 68 lakh pensioners

28 Oct 2026 8:19 pm
PVR INOX net profit surged to 263.1 crore, revenue up 17% in blockbuster Q2

Consumers appetite to go out to watch movies is back in a very big way irrespective of whether its a big budget or a small budget as long as the content resonates with them. This is leading to a strong momentum as we improved occupancy levels to 30.4 per cent welcoming 46.3 million patrons during Q2, Ajay Bijli, Managing Director, PVR INOX Ltd told businessline.

28 Oct 2026 8:16 pm
Individual investors in YES Banks AT-1 bonds request RBI to ensure implementation of SC judgment

The individual bond holders forum emphasised that it recognises that the coupon terms must be examined separately for each issuance and that the IM contain provisions relevant to coupon discretion

28 Oct 2026 8:14 pm
Can you punish laxity by forfeiting the right to vote forever, SC asks EC

Form 6 is cast in stone' and cannot be changed. The Bihar judgment is not a binding precedent. Allowed logical discrepancy in West Bengal as an interim arrangement. Dont stick to timelines in Delhi SIR.

28 Oct 2026 8:14 pm
Factory output growth slows to 6.7 per cent in September

While mining contracted 6.2 per cent due to late monsoon, the broader IIP slowdown is attributed to base effects and GST 2.0 adjustments

28 Oct 2026 8:09 pm
SC agrees to hear challenge to definition of industry in new Central law

AITUCs Tamil Nadu unit questions broad exemptions under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, and their implications for workers legal protections

28 Oct 2026 8:03 pm
Lohum appoints Nobel Laureate to lead advanced materials incubation platform

The platform aims to advance materials science from early-stage research (TRL 14) to commercial readiness (TRL 78)

28 Oct 2026 7:54 pm
Cabinet clears 10,000 crore outlay to boost container manufacturing

Also announces 1,857 crore to strengthen sports goods sector

28 Oct 2026 7:49 pm
Air India Groups Q1FY27 losses double to over 6,000 crore

Forex fluctuations, high fuel costs and airspace closures weigh on financial performance

28 Oct 2026 7:48 pm
CERC wants to make PSPs more attractive, but industry points to execution issues

India has 290 GW of identified PSP potential, but operational and under-construction capacity is just 23.3 GW

28 Oct 2026 7:47 pm