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Rising costs, labour crunch and court delays hit Sivakasi fireworks industry

The cost of manufacturing fireworks has increased 15-25 per cent this year, driven by higher prices of key raw materials

1 Nov 2026 3:22 pm
INDIA bloc leaders intensify protest against vote chori; crowd swells in Delhi

This comes a day after the INDIA bloc carried out a symbolic public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Kumar

1 Nov 2026 3:19 pm
Coal India records 19% growth in October production

Offtake in October stood at 70.3 MT, up 18.7 per cent from 59.2 MT a year ago.

1 Nov 2026 3:15 pm
Carlsberg, Pernod Ricard & Coca-Cola prepare to tap capital markets through IPOs

Top executives from the three companies outlined progress on their respective listing plans

1 Nov 2026 3:03 pm
Railway Minister fags off Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express

Regular services will commence from November 2 in the Mumbai-Bengaluru direction.

1 Nov 2026 2:53 pm
IL&FS moves NCLT to recover 185.88 cr from 23 former directors

Scam-hit IL&FS said it paid remuneration to its erstwhile directors based on profits shown in the original accounts.

1 Nov 2026 2:49 pm
Reopening family pacts after ownership transfers will hurt TVS minority shareholders: InGovern

Earlier this month, Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus, TVS Motor said he had separated his personal assets and the familys businesses openly and transparently

1 Nov 2026 2:46 pm
Lodha Developers to invest 1,200 cr to build prime office complex on Gurugram Golf Course Road

Last year, the Mumbai-based firm entered into a joint development agreement with MRG Group for two projects in Gurugram, one commercial and one residential

1 Nov 2026 2:32 pm
Pump operators urge Oil Ministry to revise petrol, diesel margins

Petroleum dealers are working under immense financial stress due to increased inventory cost and squeezing volumes: Neeraj Mittal

1 Nov 2026 2:24 pm
Avgerage daily value of UPI transactions crosses 1 lakh crorein October 2026

The average daily volume of UPI transactions also rose to the highest level in a month so far at 821.69million in October 2026 against 802.28million in September 2026

1 Nov 2026 2:19 pm
Festive mode brings cheer to automakers with record sales in October

Tata Motors, Hyundai Motor India and Mahindra & Mahindra see best-ever October sales

1 Nov 2026 1:48 pm
M&M vehicle sales grow 9% to record 13,1109 units in Oct

Mahindra & Mahindra said domestic passenger vehicle sales rose 2% year-on-year to 73,338 units in October, and commercial vehicle sales rose 4% to 33,037 units

1 Nov 2026 1:23 pm
Hyundai Motor India sales rise 17.7% in Oct to 82,299 units

The milestone was driven by record domestic sales of 62,799 units, a 16.7% rise, and exports grew 21.1% to 19,500 units, the automaker said

1 Nov 2026 1:20 pm
J&K builds startup support network through university incubators, seed funding

The union territory had 1,414 startups registered on the Startup JK Portal as of October 15, according to an official data, compared with 69 in the 202021 financial year

1 Nov 2026 1:18 pm
Oil PSUs clock 30,106 cr Q2 profit, near 39% of last years earnings

The earnings boost was primarily because of high refining margins and inventory gains.

1 Nov 2026 1:15 pm
Delhi records lowest October average AQI in eight years at 166

The monthly average AQI stood at 223 in October 2025, 234 in 2024, 219 in 2023, 210 in 2022, 173 in 2021, 265 in 2020, 234 in 2019 and 269 in 2018

1 Nov 2026 1:15 pm
OPEC+ set to keep December oil output targets unchanged, focus shifts to 2027 quotas

The supply reduction had initially been agreed upon in 2023.The group continues to maintain another layer of production cuts of around 2 million bpd, covering most members through the end of 2026

1 Nov 2026 1:09 pm
GST collection surged to 2.32 lakh crore in October

The data made public by GST portal showed that the collection from domestic source rose to around 1.59 lakh crore, recording an increase of around 16%

1 Nov 2026 1:07 pm
Centre notifies airfare rules; to take effect from January 1

The DGCA will monitor tariffs established by operators.

1 Nov 2026 1:06 pm
Investor friendly taxation amid higher yield key to retaining FPI capital, says PHDCCIs Gupta

Talking to businessline, Gupta, who is the Chairman & Managing Director of KEI wires and Cables, acknowledged that higher yield has been one of the factors for outflow of FII investment from stock market

1 Nov 2026 12:55 pm
Decriminalisation, rationalisation of enforcement powers under GST reflects trust-based economic governance, says CII

Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General of CII, said the GST Councils decisions deserve special recognition as a landmark institutional reform.

1 Nov 2026 11:46 am
Rainbow Children's Medicare Q2 results: Profit rises to 84 cr

Rainbow strengthened its presence in coastal Andhra Pradesh

1 Nov 2026 11:39 am
Anthropics IPO and the most defining months ahead in stock market history

A deep dive into the Claude creators business model, financials and why it matters for markets

1 Nov 2026 11:38 am
Indias 10-year G-Secyield could settle in the 6.75-7.00% range by March-end 2027: SBI Ecowrap

The rupee will also have an appreciating bias with Dollar Index weakeningpost US mid-term elections

1 Nov 2026 11:16 am
India's record crude imports signal strong refinery runs, Russian oil buying to remain flexible

West Asian supplies accounted for about 2.3 million barrels per day, and Russian crude flows remained strong at around 2 million bpd, Kpler lead analyst Nikhil Dubey said in a post

1 Nov 2026 10:52 am
Gold, silver lose sheen

Gold and silver have clocked negative returns. Even the outlook for both gold and silver have turned negative. Precious metal prices are likely to drift lower until resistance level is breached.

1 Nov 2026 10:48 am
Why gold has become a strategic asset for Indian investors

Investors are asking harder questions about purity, transparency and physical backing, and the industry itself is calling for oversight to match the scale of participation

1 Nov 2026 10:35 am
ATF prices up by 1.37/litre; commercial LPG rates rise 10

This is the fourth straight monthly increase in jet fuel (ATF) prices.

1 Nov 2026 10:29 am
Playbook to overcome inflation

Inflation is a persistent concern for households trying to protect buying power. Beating inflation means aligning spending, saving and investing with data on price trends, real returns, and risk

1 Nov 2026 10:20 am
IMD update: Andhra Pradesh coast now faces a second severe cyclone

The storm may move towards south Andhra Pradesh coast by the early hours of Tuesday before crossing the coast as a severe cyclone along the 375-km stretch between Nellore and Narsapur

1 Nov 2026 10:03 am
No-cost EMI: A loan that is portrayed as free

A 60,000 phone, 6 easy instalments of 10,000, no interest. It feels as if the shopkeeper has done you a favour. He has not. Nobody lends money for free and nobody sells at a loss. Someone pays.

1 Nov 2026 9:59 am
Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by 10 to 2,820 from November 1

LPG price landscape in 2026 has witnessed unprecedented volatility.

1 Nov 2026 9:57 am
Ramkrishna Forgings Q2 profit at 70 crore

Naresh Jalan, MD, Ramkrishna Forgings said domestic demand remained healthy in Q2.

1 Nov 2026 9:44 am
Indias protest movements unite in fresh headache for Modi

The latest dispute centers on a sweeping voter-roll revision that opposition parties allege is disenfranchising legitimate voters after millions of names were excluded from draft lists

1 Nov 2026 9:31 am
1 Nov 2026 9:31 am
Suraj Estate Developers Q2 results: Profit down 30%

Consolidated net profit at 23.06 crore in Q2FY27.

1 Nov 2026 9:17 am
Trump loses lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letter story

The ruling permanently ends the case, which challenged the newspapers reporting on an alleged letter included in Epsteins 2003 birthday album

1 Nov 2026 6:36 am
At G20 meeting, Jaishankar pushes for transparent and diversified global supply chains

The discussions covered global economic resilience, trade routes, critical minerals and the need to protect supply chains from geopolitical disruptions.

1 Nov 2026 6:22 am
India and Turkey propose plans to move grain shipments through Black Sea, says Rubio

The proposals come amid growing concerns over shipping disruptions, food security and maritime safety across key international waterways and strategic regions

1 Nov 2026 6:13 am
North Korean hackers behind $6.3 billion Binance crypto theft, says FBI

The FBI has urged cryptocurrency platforms to prevent stolen funds from moving through digital asset networks and services used to conceal their origins.

1 Nov 2026 6:04 am
Scientists identify how a gut bacterium may trigger colon cancer

A study has uncovered a molecular mechanism through which a common gut bacteriums toxin attacks colon cells, opening a possible path to protection

1 Nov 2026 5:59 am
India must build oil reserves, reduce energy imports amid global trade shocks: C Rangarajan

Geopolitical tensions and disruptions to international trade have underscored the need for stronger domestic capabilities and greater economic resilience

1 Nov 2026 5:52 am
Indian professionals vital to US economy; visa restrictions could hurt communities: Indiaspora

The diaspora organisation has urged political leaders to recognise foreign professionals economic contributions and reconsider measures affecting skilled immigration

1 Nov 2026 5:48 am
Delhi to Agra in 59 minutes: PM Modi approves north corridor of bullet train project

The proposed high-speed rail network will connect major cities across northern and eastern India, with substantial reductions in intercity travel times

1 Nov 2026 5:43 am
Vande Bharat Sleeper to cut Varanasi-Delhi travel time to 8-9 hours: Yogi Adityanath

New railway services and infrastructure upgrades are expected to improve passenger convenience, regional connectivity and freight movement across Uttar Pradesh.

1 Nov 2026 5:35 am
Jammu industries and Northern Railway join hands to strengthen logistics infrastructure

Senior officials, railway policymakers and industry representatives discussed coordinated measures to address transportation bottlenecks and improve supply chain efficiency across the region

1 Nov 2026 5:29 am
SEBI bars EKI Energy Services MD Manish Dabkara for 12 months over financial misrepresentation

The regulator found premature revenue recognition of 197.04 crore and fictitious expenses of 26.34 crore in the companys financial statements

31 Oct 2026 10:29 pm
Centre releases 1.09 lakh crore in additional tax devolution to States

The additional allocation comes ahead of the festival season, giving State governments more resources to meet development and expenditure requirements.

31 Oct 2026 10:24 pm
Nifty 500 vs S&P 500: India or US, innovation is the only game in town for investors

Corporate India has enjoyed among the best profitability across major markets, giving it ample muscle to drive technological changes

31 Oct 2026 10:14 pm