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Airlines seek Ministry intervention for protection of Mumbai airport slots

The letter to government follows a meeting between airlines and Adani Group officials last week

2 Nov 2026 5:55 pm
J&K seeks to boost silk industry through local processing, private investment

The focus is on encouraging private investment in phases, with the broader aim of processing the entire local cocoon production within the Union Territory

2 Nov 2026 5:55 pm
TN CM Vijay constitutes High-Level Committee to review security lapses in State prisons

The High-Level Committee will be headed by JK Tripathy, IPS (Retd) as Chairman; with K Shankar, IPS and S Rajendran (Retd)

2 Nov 2026 5:38 pm
Reliance fuels Niftys best single-day jump in months; Sensex reclaims 75,600

The BSE Sensex closed at 75,692, up 1,232.47 points or 1.66% from its previous close; Nifty50 settled at 23,440.80, gaining 387.70 points or 1.68%

2 Nov 2026 5:30 pm
Global University Foundation teams up with Japans Systems Biology Institute

$250 million-backed initiative aims to build integrated university and healthcare ecosystem in Hyderabad with focus on life sciences research

2 Nov 2026 5:26 pm
Zen Technologies stock surges 8% after reporting record quarterly revenue

Zen Technologies logs highest-ever consolidated quarterly revenue of 345.13 crore for Q2 FY27

2 Nov 2026 5:21 pm
Johnnie Walker launches India-inspired Blue Label blend for global markets

Blend crafted by Master Blender Dr Emma Walker, drawing from over 10 million casks held by the brand

2 Nov 2026 5:20 pm
BikeWoGreen Tech, Eden Green Energy ink MoU

The collaboration will leverageBikeWoscapabilities invehicle leasing, infrastructure development, business development and EV opportunity identification

2 Nov 2026 4:52 pm
Post-SIR, voter base in 5 poll-bound States shrank by up to 13.24%

Across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur, the electorate shrank from about 18.71 crore to 16.43 crore after SIR, a net reduction of around 2.29 crore about 12.2 per cent.

2 Nov 2026 4:42 pm
Escorts Kubota Q2 results: Profit drops to 250 crore as rising costs squeeze tractor margins

Escorts Kubotas Q2 FY27 revenue from operations rises 16.2% to 3,243 crore, while total expenses jump 21.2% year-on-year

2 Nov 2026 4:40 pm
Cyclone Murasu: AP Govt fully prepared, says CM Naidu

The impact of Murasus winds could affect around 8,000 electricity poles across the south coastal and Rayalaseema districts; overall impact lower than Arnab

2 Nov 2026 4:38 pm
India, Pakistan, three others call for WTO plan to help clinch professional qualification pacts

Mutual recognition agreements more common between advanced economies; developing countries should be provided assistance to bridge gap in regulatory systems, per a submission

2 Nov 2026 4:35 pm
Aurionpro Solutions posts 16% revenue growth in Q2, but profits slide

The margin pressure stems from expenses growing faster than revenue. Total expenses rose 20.3% year-on-year in Q2

2 Nov 2026 4:27 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex surges 1,233 pts, Nifty ends above 23,400; Reliance, Tata Steel top gainers

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Updates: Benchmarks closed at the days high level. Sensex settled 1,233.25 pts or 1.66% higher at 75,692.78, and Nifty 50 gained 387.70 pts or 1.68% to 23,440.80

2 Nov 2026 4:23 pm
Darius Khambata steps down from Tata Trusts, says Tata Sons reputation sullied following September 17 board meet

No spin doctoring can mask what happened, Khambata wrote in a letter to Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata

2 Nov 2026 4:22 pm
Global investors slash dollar-hedging ratio to lowest since 2014

Typically, the dollar is a haven during times of crisis or market tumult, such as when US stocks tumble. But there have been episodes since last year when the currency sold off along with shares

2 Nov 2026 4:16 pm
SC allows bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR from 6-7 am, 8-10 pm on Nov 7-8

The bench reiterates the use of firecrackers with Barium and those not approved by the CSIR-NEERI as green crackers shall not be permitted

2 Nov 2026 4:14 pm
Rupee ends little changed as traders stay cautious despite oil, dollar drop

The rupee closed at 94.90 per dollar, little changed from its close at 94.95 in the previous session

2 Nov 2026 4:00 pm
IIT Madras DMST to Host Partnering for Life Pharmaceutical Industry Meet on December 1

The event aims to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial biotechnology, an event note said.

2 Nov 2026 3:44 pm
Kottayam Port proposes 180-km waterway link to Vizhinjam

The route has 17 bridges, with a major lock system scheduled to be installed at the Thrikkunnapuzha bridge by December

2 Nov 2026 3:39 pm
In a first, MoD awards 53,866 cr indigenous corvette contracts to GRSE & GSL via competitive bidding

The Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) will construct five corvettes, while GSL the remaining three, said the MoD

2 Nov 2026 3:28 pm
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L&T bags 'significant' orders for residential, commercial projects

L&T classifies orders in the range of 1,000 crore to 2,500 crore as 'significant'

2 Nov 2026 3:22 pm
HCLTech launches AI agents to automate enterprise mainframe operations

The offering is designed to help companies improve the management of mission-critical mainframe systems through AI-enabled automation, monitoring and operational intelligence

2 Nov 2026 3:18 pm
Government notifies grievance redressal rules under VB-G RAM G Act; fixes 15-day deadline

grievances can be submitted in person, through speed post, a designated digital platform, telephone helplines or any other mode decided by State governments

2 Nov 2026 3:16 pm
Dont travel by air: Supreme Court refuses urgent listing of plea alleging 700% hike in airfares

The remark came after an advocate sought urgent listing of a petition alleging a nearly 700% rise in airfares. The court is separately hearing a plea seeking regulation of airfare fluctuations.

2 Nov 2026 3:09 pm
SEBI warns PC Jeweller promoter, compliance officer on failure to maintain insider-trading database

The markets regulator cited the companys failure to maintain a structured digital database related to unpublished price-sensitive information concerning its June 2025 business update.

2 Nov 2026 2:57 pm
Hikal inks a multi-year global CDMO contract with Europe-based agrochem company

Commercial launch of the product is expected by end FY 202627, the company said, adding that volumes are anticipated to grow as the regulatory approvals come in from global markets

2 Nov 2026 2:55 pm
IndiGo to offer lie-flat beds to lure long-haul business fliers

The first A350-900 aircraft are expected to join the fleet in the second quarter of 2028, Chief Executive Officer Willie Walsh told reporters in New Delhi

2 Nov 2026 2:54 pm
Passenger EV retail dips 4% amid supply crunch; overall PV market grows 15%

Supply constraints at Tata Motors and a sharp fall at Vinfast weighed on EV registrations, while Mahindra and MG gained market share.

2 Nov 2026 2:52 pm
Saint-Gobain India collaborates with IIT Madras to establish next-generation research labs

The outcomes planned from the labs include developing practical solutions for the built environment, supporting the construction industrys transition towards smarter infrastructure and lower-carbon building materials

2 Nov 2026 2:43 pm
PMI manufacturing drops to 54.7 in October

Despite a moderation in factory activity, output and new orders continued to expand. Employment recorded a second consecutive monthly increase, while selling price inflation eased to a near four-year low.

2 Nov 2026 2:29 pm
Channel inventory build-up for Diwali drives two-wheeler sales in October

Market leader, Hero MotoCorp reported domestic dispatches of 7,05,084 units during the month, which was a growth of 16.5 per cent YoY as compared with 6,04,829 units in October 2025

2 Nov 2026 2:27 pm
Severe cylone Murasu closest to Nellore at 11.30 am

Landfall point is projected between Nellore and Narsapur, to the south of Ongole, beginning late night today at 11.30 pm, and the process likely to be over by 0400 hrs early on tomorrow

2 Nov 2026 2:22 pm
Pixxel says Indian government projects, IP remain under Indian ownership and control

The clarification follows questions over the companys work with Indian defence and space agencies, including projects supported by the iDEX initiative, and the location of its IP as it expands its international operations.

2 Nov 2026 2:12 pm
DMK chief Stalin slams TVK govt over GST slump, loss of 1,614 cr Korean investment to AP

Tamil Nadus collections grew by only 3%, following contractions of -1% in August and -5% in September

2 Nov 2026 2:12 pm
Srinibas Pradhan Constructions bags 31 cr road project in Odisha

The project involves widening and strengthening of existing roads across about 14.8 km in Jharsuguda district being executed by PWD Odisha with an investment of 31 crore

2 Nov 2026 1:58 pm
Welspun Corp holds gains past midday as record order book draws analyst confidence

On the results front, Welspun Corp reported Q2FY27 consolidated revenue of 46.4 billion, up 14% sequentially, while EBITDA rose 5% quarter-on-quarter to 7.3 billion

2 Nov 2026 1:55 pm
Hikal bags multi-year CDMO contract from European agrochemical firm

The contract has been signed by the company's crop protection division, following the successful process development and scale-up of the new product undertaken by Hikal

2 Nov 2026 1:54 pm
Sun Pharma slides nearly 2% as Ilumya concerns weigh on analyst estimates

The stock has traded over 23 lakh shares worth 407 crore so far in the session, against a 52-week high of 2,046.90 recorded in July

2 Nov 2026 1:51 pm
Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers opens its largest showroom in Coimbatore

The brands largest store in Tamil Nadu, the new showroom spans three floors, with each level dedicated to a distinct jewellery category

2 Nov 2026 1:49 pm
Tilaknagar Industries slides 2% post Q2 results; brokerages stay bullish despite margin miss

The stock is well off its 52-week high of 607.80 hit in September and is now down over 10 per cent in the past year, though it remains up 120 per cent over three years.

2 Nov 2026 1:49 pm
Indias coir exports surge 52% to 6,614 crore in FY26

Export earnings were 6,614 crore, with shipments totalling 15,09,531 tonnes during the year

2 Nov 2026 1:47 pm
Modi Naturals targets 500 crore consumer business with push into foods, snacks

The company plans to leverage its retail distribution network of over 50,000 outlets, supported by more than 450 distributors, along with its growing quick-commerce presence to drive the next phase of growth.

2 Nov 2026 1:46 pm
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2 Nov 2026 1:45 pm
Gulf Oil eyes 6,000 crore revenue by FY30; EV arm Tirex targets 400 crore

Gulf Oil Lubricants India is eyeing over 6,000 crore in annual revenue by FY30, supported by lubricant capacity expansion and growth at EV charger subsidiary Tirex, which supplies MG and VinFast

2 Nov 2026 1:42 pm
Apple iPhone Duo review: A brand new chapter unfolds.

Stellar hardware, immersive displays and a whole new iPhone experience

2 Nov 2026 1:39 pm
IDBI Bank sale: DIPAM failed to exercise due diligence, charges EAS Sarma

Is Fairfax buying IDBI equity by bringing in FDI, wonders EAS Sarma, former secretary to government, and a trenchant critic of the deal. It may not be the case, as clarified by the proposed buyer, he notes.

2 Nov 2026 1:35 pm