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Elon Musk said Tuesday that both boards formed independent- director committees to study a possible merger

Revenue from operations jumps to 24,138 crore in the second quarter

Offers Price Drop Refund feature which automatically refunds travellers the difference if the price of their hotel booking falls after the reservations are made

The company has appointed Amit Golia as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer to lead the venture

The discussions focused on potential investments, technology partnerships and industrial expansion in Gujarat

Revenue from power supply rose 45% year-on-year to 4,019 crore during the quarter

Profit before tax rose 20% to 5.52 crore, while profit after tax increased 12% to 4.05 crore and earnings per share stood at 4.25 compared to 3.63 a year ago

Jagtap brings over 30 years of experience in sales leadership and business development in the chemicals, pigments, and coatings industries

The collaboration will combine technology transfer, clinical and commercial manufacturing, and process optimisation to improve production economics and expand patient access

The final approval granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is for Estradiol and Levonorgestrel Transdermal System (0.045 mg/0.015 mg per day)

Quick commerce is likely to expand faster than food delivery for both companies, though profitability trends are expected to diverge

Initial manufacturing at the Krishnagiri plant focuses on VIVOTEKs commercial series

The hospitality group plans to expand its portfolio across new destinations and existing properties, using internal accruals and management partnerships.

At current levels, HDFC Bank trades at a trailing P/E of 13.71 a significant discount to its historical valuations leaving analysts divided on whether the worst of the re-rating is behind the stock

The company has moved forward to implement its previously disclosed financial restructuring

Leadership changes at MHI test the balance between policy continuity and strict subsidy compliance as India moves ahead with PM E-DRIVE and Auto PLI programs

The company said it has secured EPC orders in transmission and distribution (T&D) and buildings and factories (B&F) segments in the domestic market.

View hours in India grew 24% annually, while view hours per member grew low-to-mid single digits in Q2; revenue for the country also increased18% y-o-y on a foreign exchange, content slate basis

The approval is for the first-line treatment of adult patients withunresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC)

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Net income stood at $4.4 billion, compared with a net loss of $1.1 billion a year earlier

A regulatory filing accessed by businessline reveals why police expanded their investigation to include the companys top executive

Himadri Speciality Chemical is diversifying beyond carbon-based chemicals with a 500-crore Birla Tyres expansion and Siconas acquisition of Advano

Rashi Semiconductor Solutions Pvt Ltd, announced in August, is 74% owned by Rashi Peripherals and 26% by Japans Restar Corporation

The pilot comes amid intensifying competition in the budget food delivery segment

The discounts are helping offset rising ownership costs, but the offers are temporary as manufacturers seek to sustain demand beyond October.

India is setting up two facilities for commercial-cum-strategic storage of 6.5 million tonnes at Chandikhol in Odisha and Padur in Karnataka under Phase-2

The centre was launched by cricketing legend Jonty Rhodes, who also serves as the companys Brand Ambassador

The project is expected to become operational in about two years and germanium will also be extracted

The glassmaker received several orders during its CIRP, to be delivered in the current financial year

The regulator has asked nutraceuticals and health supplements makers to review their product labels to ensure compliance as violations will attract stringent action including suspension of licenses and imposition of penalties.

This marks SWITCH Mobilitys third intercity deployment with Prasanna Purple Mobility Solutions this year, following the ag-o of electric coaches on the MumbaiPune & Dombivli-Pune routes in April 2026 and October 2026

AstraZeneca and Oracle launch AI-powered real-world data trials in Abu Dhabi, accelerating recruitment and safety monitoring across multiple diseases

The company is expanding its portfolio across snacks, 'better-for-you' products and premium offerings to cater to diverse consumer preferences during the festive season, said Saakshi Verma Menon, Chief Marketing Officer Foods at PepsiCo India.

The plant is at Petnikota village in Kolimigundla mandal of Nandyal district, in the Rayalaseema region;the constructionof the plant began in May 2025

Gen Z allocates a 75% higher share of its wallet to beauty and personal care compared with millennials: Report

Cost-to-income ratio improved to 52.1% during the reporting quarter from 61.2%

The redemption was carried out in accordance with the SEBIs operational circular governing the issue and listing of non-convertible securities and commercial papers

In its response, Tata Trusts has denied all assertions made in the complaints, including those of misgovernance

Revenue up 12.1%; large deals of over $200 million won, AI-related deals over 50% of total

More than 20 fire tenders and water bowsers were deployed for firefighting operation

The launch helps address a critical shortage of the product in the US market, says the company

During the first six months of FY27, Sobha Ltd's net profit fell to 83.80 crore from 86.14 crore in the year-ago period

The fresh capital will be deployed to establish five new hospitals across Bengaluru over the next six months, starting with Indiranagar

Revenue was up at 14,582 crore (8,282 crore) in the quarter under review

UltraTech Cement revenue increased 19% to 23,295 crore

Greenzo Energy plans to use funds to expand electrolyser manufacturing capacity, strengthen backward integration, and advance research and development

On the NSE, ABD shares were trading at 743.55 at the time of the announcement, down 0.68 per cent on the day, against a 52-week high of 766.90 hit just four days earlier on October 15

Consolidated revenue for Q2 FY27 rose 143.62% year-on-year to 2,541.79 crore, up from 1,043.34 crore in the same quarter last year