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Delhis air quality dips to poor with chance of showers expected

The IMD has forecast generally cloudy skies with moderate rain during the day

29 Oct 2026 10:29 am
Dodla Dairy net profit falls 44% to 36.59 crore in Q2 on higher milk procurement costs

Revenue rises 17.4% to 1,196 crore; board approves joint venture with MIHL

29 Oct 2026 10:28 am
Chinese AI model carries out complex cyberattacks in controlled tests, researchers say

The findings raise concerns that increasingly capable AI models lower the technical barriers to sophisticated cyberattacks

29 Oct 2026 10:23 am
West Bengal cabinet approves new industry policy to attract investments

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to announce details on November 5 along with farmer assistance transfers under state scheme

29 Oct 2026 10:16 am
Used car dealers under GST margin scheme can avail ITC but with conditions

Clarification allows credit on spares, repairs and services; co-lending services by NBFCs to banks also attract GST levy

29 Oct 2026 10:10 am
SP Group seeks to raise up to $200 million to repay debt

SP Group plans to raise the funds through private credit by issuing more rupee bonds

29 Oct 2026 9:57 am
Jio Platforms Share Price Live: Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms rally 5% on day 2 after market debut

Jio Platforms IPO listing today, Jio Platforms share price live updates:Catch real-time share price updates

29 Oct 2026 9:56 am
GMR Airports Q2 profit after tax jumps 86% to 65 crore

In the September quarter, total income rose to 4,188.49 crore from 3,754.38 crore a year earlier

29 Oct 2026 9:48 am
Microsoft revenue rises 19% to $92.3 billion on strong cloud growth

Cloud revenue hits $63.9 billion with 30% growth; Azure up 48% as company starts FY27 on higher earnings

29 Oct 2026 9:47 am
DeepSeek, Moonshot used OpenAI'sGPT-6 Astra to train latest models: Report

The practice, known as distillation, has become a flashpoint for leading AI companies as US-China technology competition intensifies, with firms arguing it allows rivals to reproduce advanced capabilities more quickly and cheaply

29 Oct 2026 9:47 am
Fed holds, crude stays high: Nifty edges up as bulls fight back at 22,600

Sensex opens tad higher at 73,268.47, extends gains to 73,388.81 in early session

29 Oct 2026 9:45 am
Crude oil futures fall as US seeks to revive Iran peace talks

Brent crude at 9:30 am Thursday: $114.08, down 1.08%; WTI December: $101.40, down 1.34%

29 Oct 2026 9:45 am
US warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, AP sources say

The conflict has spread, with Iran-backed Houthi rebels carrying out attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure and airports

29 Oct 2026 9:27 am
29 Oct 2026 9:23 am
Bloomberg, two trading firms agree to pay Trumps Truth Social for faster access to presidents posts, sources say

The service gives subscribers a timing edge on Trumps Truth Social posts, potentially moving markets and giving Wall Street traders an edge not available to everyday investors

29 Oct 2026 9:20 am
47% of the targeted area covered under Indias oil palm expansion this fiscal

Bihar joining the Oil Palm mission will help achieve the fiscal years target of 1.19 lakh hectares

29 Oct 2026 9:17 am
Nike deepens India push with new running shoe, seeking fresh growth engines

The running shoe launches on Flipkart on November 1 for 3,795 (~$40) after about five months of development, Nike says

29 Oct 2026 9:01 am
United Spirits Q2 profit down 7.7% to 428 cr, revenue slides 2.56% at 7,014 cr

During quarter Prestige & Above segment accounted for 94.1 per cent of net sales value during the second quarter, up 3.1 ppts over the same period last year, said USL in earning statement.

29 Oct 2026 8:58 am
Carlsberg India files updated IPO papers

The proposed IPO is entirely OFS of up to 8.64 crore equity shares by promoter South Asian Breweries Pvt Ltd, with no fresh issue component, according to the updated DRHP dated October 27.

29 Oct 2026 8:33 am
Pidilite Industries Q2 profit up 7.16% to 626.46 cr

Pidilites quarterly gains come as revenue climb outpaces profit growth, with strong consumer demand and ongoing cost pressures shaping margins in H1 FY27.

29 Oct 2026 8:28 am
Fed's Warsh announces changes in how future FOMC meetings will go

We believe eight meetings per year is the right number for the (Federal Open Market Committee), but in 2027, one meeting will focus exclusively on broad monetary policy strategy, with neither a vote on the federal funds rate nor a policy statement anticipated, Warsh said at a press conference.

29 Oct 2026 8:25 am
Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon AI model with cybersecurity focus

Gemini 4 Carbon will be priced at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens, matching Gemini 4 Argon's introductory pricing

29 Oct 2026 8:21 am
29 Oct 2026 8:13 am
Buzzing stocks: TVS Motor, Fortis Healthcare, Dr Reddys, Bajaj Electricals, Titagarh, Zaggle, Awfis, HD Fire, KIMS, Shalby

TVS Motor moves to unlock finance arm through demerger as Fortis and others push strategic deals; approvals, new leadership shifts, and key regulatory updates shape a busy earnings week.

29 Oct 2026 7:57 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: APL Apollo Tubes(2,165)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: APL Apollo Tubes eyes a breakout above 2,260 as bullish momentum returns; traders can consider buying with stops below 2,020

29 Oct 2026 6:42 am
Alphabet shares fall over 10% after earnings miss as AI spending drives cash burn

Rising infrastructure costs and weaker-than-expected advertising revenue weighed on the technology giant, even as its cloud business expanded rapidly

29 Oct 2026 5:21 am
Gautam Adani explores 3 billion acquisition of Dutch energy storage group VTTI

The potential deal could expand Adani Groups global infrastructure portfolio as energy supply disruptions increase the value of storage facilities

29 Oct 2026 4:59 am
Ageing muscles sacrifice strength to protect cells, study finds

Researchers have identified a mitochondrial molecule that could help explain muscle decline and point towards potential treatments for age-related weakness

29 Oct 2026 4:50 am
Scientists spot icy object beyond Pluto that could be a new dwarf planet

The discovery highlights how advanced telescopes are helping astronomers uncover distant icy worlds and deepen understanding of the solar system.

29 Oct 2026 4:40 am
US teachers rethink homework and exams as AI chatbots reshape classrooms

From oral examinations to handwritten essays, educators are redesigning classroom assessments to understand what students know and how they think.

29 Oct 2026 4:32 am
Fed holds interest rates steady at 3.9% as US inflation remains elevated

With inflation above target and borrowing costs squeezing homebuyers, policymakers face mounting pressure to balance price stability with economic growth.

29 Oct 2026 4:17 am
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