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Hindustan Petroleum Corp is facing difficulties securing tankers to transport crude oil. Limited vessel availability and last-minute cancellations continue to disrupt shipping arrangements amid rising oil flows from the region.

Before making the final payment for gold and silver purchases this Dhanteras and Diwali, check your bill for weight, purity, per-gram rate, making charges and GST. Experts explain how to verify BIS hallmarking, spot hidden charges and avoid misleading billing practices.

Your 20s are the best time to build strong money habits. From saving regularly and creating a 612-month emergency fund to starting investments early, here are five things to do with your salary and three financial mistakes to avoid to secure your financial future.

Equitas Small Finance Bank has asked Balaji Nuthalapadi, a board member who spent 28 years at Citi, to run the lender temporarily. He steps in after founder P.N. Vasudevan quit, saying investors kept questioning his daughters link to a separate lending firm.

Google is expanding voluntary buyout offers to employees in Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland as it seeks to control costs while investing heavily in artificial intelligence.

In a year of widespread layoffs and uncertainty, it's wise to strengthen your finances before spending on expensive stuff. Here is what finance experts have to say.

Several banks have revised FD interest rates in November 2026 following the RBI's 25 bps repo rate hike. Compare the latest rates offered by Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Canara Bank, Suryoday SFB and Utkarsh SFB for general customers and senior citizens.

Ahead of Dhanteras, Instamart has partnered with Kalyan Jewellers to offer the first 1,000 customers each day buying a gold coin a free 1-gram silver coin gold and silver coins. Check offers for online purchases 

NBCCs World Trade Centre project in New Delhi has received a provisional four-star GRIHA rating. What does the recognition mean? A look at Indias green building rating system, why it was developed and how it assesses environmental performance across a buildings life cycle.

From 15 December 2026, car and two-wheeler owners will get four clearly defined motor insurance cover options. IRDAI mandates a customer option form and transparent premium disclosures, helping buyers understand available protection and make informed choices.

Investors often pile into funds, sectors and markets after strong returns. But as the Millennium Bridge showed, individually sensible decisions can become risky when everyone makes them together.

Despite golds promising long-term returns, experts generally recommend limiting its allocation to 10%-15% of a portfolio.

The court said companies must show that the dispute has a genuine connection with Delhi.

Discontinuation of lower-priced prepaid plans, premiumization and growth in Africa are expected to lift revenue, while investors watch for subscriber churn and the scope for further tariff hikes.

Auto component makers are expanding beyond traditional manufacturing through services, technology tie-ups and process innovations. Amara Raja plans a 100-crore automotive services venture; Belrise has partnered with YAMATO, while Motherson is exploring faster, energy-efficient production methods.

Amid the growing debate over LTCG tax relief on equities, SBI Research suggested a level playing field between equity investments and bank deposits. It has proposed tax relief on savings account interest to make bank deposits more attractive to savers.

Some 1,271 people, or 22 percent of Canvas staff, will lose their jobs, change roles or relocate to central hubs, Chief Executive Officer Melanie Perkins said.

Noida businessman Sameer Nehra, 42, completed a 70-km run near Adi Kailash in 12 hours and 17 minutes, braving freezing temperatures and thin air. The healthcare entrepreneur described the experience as spiritual and has already signed up for a 160-km endurance event.

The company will use the proceeds to develop new original content in regional languages, expand its microdrama offerings into international markets and continue investing in Dolphin AI, alongside other business initiatives.

With more than 15 years across media, entertainment and digital marketing, Malhotra arrives with a brief to drive the next phase of expansion.

Air India plans to order more widebody aircraft as CEO Tewolde Gebremariam seeks to regain market share and pursue long-term growth. Backed by its shareholders, the airline is also working to cut costs and improve revenue as losses, airspace restrictions and aircraft delivery delays pose hurdles.

Radico Khaitan and United Breweries report strong premium portfolio growth, while United Spirits flags pressure on lower-income consumers and rising costs

Students using Google search in classroom accounts will need access to AI tools, the company says

MCDONALDS/LAWMAKERS-LETTER (EXCLUSIVE):US lawmakers, in letter, question McDonalds CEO about algorithmic pricing practices

A spate of cyberattacks involving AI agents from some of the worlds top model makers were down to a human error and time pressures at Israeli security company Irregular Security, according to Chief Executive Officer Dan Lahav.

The proposed expansion is expected to strengthen Mangaluru's position as an emerging technology destination under Karnataka's broader strategy to attract investments and create employment opportunities beyond Bengaluru.

IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh said IndiGo had established the necessary foundations to succeed in the long-haul market. The planned introduction of Airbus A350 aircraft forms part of the airline's broader international expansion strategy.

IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh says Mumbai airports per-passenger charges should fall after Terminal 1s redevelopment increases capacity. He argues airport costs affect fares and airlines ability to earn returns, and calls for closer scrutiny of airport investments and their impact across the industry.

Tata Sons chairman assures Italian unions and regulators that the 3.9 billion buyout will not lead to plant closures, as both automakers move to unlock technology and regional market synergies.