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Maruti Suzuki saw small car sales increasing 35.9% in Q2 FY27 and SUV sales by 68.2% with demand continuing to outpace supply.

A woman's 4.41 lakh share investment generated 92 lakh in sale proceeds, but the Mumbai ITAT rejected her capital gains exemption claim and upheld additions of nearly 95 lakh. Here's why bank statements and demat records failed to establish her case.

Swiggy renewed accident and health insurance for more than 25 lakh delivery partners for FY25-26. The programme, provided with IndusInd General Insurance, includes accidental death and hospitalisation cover.

Rapido could be removed from app stores in Pune as police crack down on its unlicensed bike taxi services. The companys approval application remains pending, and authorities have warned of legal action.

Diwali is driving a push into high-end mithai, with boxes priced up to 21,000 and brands blending traditional sweets with premium ingredients and contemporary flavours. However, premium mithai is still a tiny share of Indias sweets market.

Microsofts new Voluntary Exit Offer has prompted investor Muthukrishnan Dhandapani to warn of further tech-sector job losses and economic fallout. He urged workers to avoid major investments and maintain savings, saying the transition to new opportunities could be painful.

Founder Bhaskar Majumdar tells Mint how the VC firm's new US base will connect Indian portfolio companies with American co-investors and buyers while keeping its funding focus firmly on India.

Porsche AGs profitability held up despite another sharp decline in vehicle sales, as demand for 911 sports cars and high-priced derivatives helped cushion the slump in China and weaker factory utilization.

Microsofts first Voluntary Exit Offer targets roughly a quarter of its workforce at level 70 and below in participating teams. The individualized packages vary by level, location, and tenure, and may include severance, continued stock vesting, and health insurance.

Microsoft has offered a voluntary exit option to around 60,000 employees, nearly 27% of its workforce, across India, the US, UK and Canada. Eligible employees can leave with financial support as the tech giant ramps up AI investments and reshapes its workforce.

Anthropics IPO filing has put a spotlight on its founding team. Five of the AI companys seven co-founders hold more shares than CEO Dario Amodei. Here is a look at their roles, backgrounds, and stakes in the firm.

Anthropics IPO filing offers a glimpse into the wealth and influence of its seven co-founders. As the AI firm prepares to go public, its shareholdings, voting power and philanthropic pledges are drawing attention, alongside the stakes held by tech giants Amazon and Google.

Hitachi Ventures is expanding its India deeptech bets across AI, energy and advanced manufacturing, but says high entry valuations and uncertain exits call for caution.

Launched in 2021 in the thick of the covid pandemic, the Hyderabad-based startup has an ambitious pipeline of first-in-class vaccines and drugs that it hopes to accelerate to clinics in the next two years.

The community organisations' letter adds another dimension to the debate, framing the issue as one involving not only corporate governance and regulatory requirements but also the Tata Group's institutional identity and philanthropic commitments.

American Express plans to cut about 3,500 jobs, roughly 5% of its global workforce, as it seeks to streamline operations and improve efficiency. The announcement came alongside stronger third-quarter results and an upgraded 2026 earnings forecast.

The European Commission will examine how Booking.com labels paid listings. Regulators want to establish whether the platform clearly informs users when accommodation providers pay to have their properties appear higher in search results.

VISHWAS 2026 is a one-time settlement scheme that lets employers resolve disputes over damages levied for delayed Provident Fund contributions. Several High Courts have directed or encouraged employers to use the scheme to close pending litigation.

Chapter Home, founded in 2025 by five former PharmEasy executives, has raised 63 crore in a mix of equity and debt from Bessemer Venture Partners, Stride Ventures, comedian and influencer Tanmay Bhat and family offices. 

The Mumbai-based developer aims to hit its 39,000 crore full-year sales target on the back of premium project rollouts, even as higher expenses weighed on its September-quarter profit.

Martha Stewart said she arrives at the office by 7 am, and that she also expects her team to start early.

Form 141 is intended to streamline TDS reporting and payment for transactions involving immovable property, rent, payments to contractors or professionals, and transfers of virtual digital assets (VDAs).

A division bench of Justices Rana Vikram Singh and Bibek Chaudhuri passed the order on October 9. Along with upholding the divorce, the court directed the husband to pay his estranged wife 36.25 lakh as permanent alimony.

Focused mutual funds hold up to 30 stocks but typically benchmark against the Nifty 500 TRI or BSE 500 TRI. Experts explain why this comparison can mislead investors, whether style-based benchmarks are needed, and how to assess returns, downside risk and stock selection.

A BIS hallmark provides information about the purity of the gold in a jewellery article. It does not, by itself, certify the quality, authenticity or origin of every diamond or gemstone set in the piece.

The Income-tax Act, 2025, effective April 1, 2026, introduces Form 141 to consolidate four TDS forms. Applicable from Tax Year 202627, it covers specified property purchases, rent, contractor and professional payments, and virtual digital asset transfers. Here are the thresholds and filing rules.

Senior citizens can earn up to 8.5% interest on fixed deposits in October 2026. Small finance banks offer the highest rates, followed by private and public sector banks. Here is a comparison of top FD rates across banks for 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year tenures.

The development comes at a difficult time for PepsiCo, which has been trying to improve the performance of its salty snacks business. The company has also faced weakness in its North American soft drinks division.

Elon Musk has reportedly invested about $1 billion in Skydance, which recently acquired Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion. The investment comes as the company faces nearly $87 billion in debt and plans $6 billion in cost cuts. Skydance shares fell after initially rising on the report.

Proposed changes to insurance commissions could reshape distribution, jobs and access to protection. Reform must be backed by evidence of lower costs and better consumer outcomes.

Rising gold prices push the omnichannel jewellery retailer to rethink entry-level offerings and test new retail formats, as 44% top-line growth is offset by margin pressure and a lower average basket size.

Infosys revised its revenue growth forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 to 1%-2% from its earlier estimate of up 1.5%-3%.

The automaker reported a profit of 2,138 crore rupees ($225.19 million) for the July to September quarter, compared with a loss of 1,021 crore rupees a year earlier. The profit included a one-time gain of 218 crore rupees.

After her belongings were delayed, damaged and partly lost during a Delhi-to-Nagaland move, Longchar sought compensation. The consumer commission held the movers deficient in service and rejected Urban Companys claim that it was merely an intermediary.

This state government has raised the Dearness Allowance (DA) from 45% to 50% for eligible employees. The additional DA will be paid with the October 2026 salary in November, while arrears from July 2023 and January 2024 to September 2026 will be paid separately as prescribed.

Investing 10,000 monthly in Post Office RD or PPF can help build long-term savings. Compare October-December 2026 interest rates, investment tenure, maturity, tax benefits and reinvestment requirements before choosing a scheme.

Central government employees await the July 2026 DA hike announcement. If DA rises from 60% to 61%, 62% or 63%, employees with a basic pay of 18,000 could receive 180, 360 or 540 more per month, respectively. Here is how the increase could affect different salary levels.

PhonePe is offering 25,000 insurance cover against firecracker mishap amid the festive season. Here's how to avail the products; check details of premium payment for 30-day financial protection, and 11-day plan.

Heineken has warned British pubs and bars that weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may reduce drinking and threaten beer sales. It recommends smaller serves, low- and no-alcohol options, and food pairings as GLP-1 use grows.

Legal experts confirm that income-tax laws set no numerical limit on properties a person can own under one PAN. However, buyers should retain proof of funds, sale deed, payment evidence and transaction records. 

DICA consumers are digitally native, doing their research and prioritisation online and then deliberately seeking out advisors to validate their choices.

As competition intensifies and profitability remains under scrutiny, Eternal is scaling Blinkit at speed as Swiggy prioritizes Instamarts efficiency and turns to Toing for food-delivery growth.

With salaried employees set to receive Diwali bonus, we illustrate how investment of lumpsum amounts of 20,000, 50,000, 80,000 and 1 lakh could grow through SIP, fixed deposits, or PPF at specified rates and time periods. 

EPFO has explained how long an EPF account continues to earn interest after an employee retires at 58. Interest continues to be credited for 3 years, up to age 61, after which the account becomes inoperative. Heres how the rule works and what retirees should consider before withdrawing savings.

Before venturing into entrepreneurship, Praneeta Pujari worked as Apple Watch Lead at the company. He was also the iPhone lead there between 2022 and 2023, according to her LinkedIn profile.

Gold and silver prices today, 23 October: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.

OpenAI has lowered its valuation target by $150 billion to $1.25 trillion as it negotiates a funding round of up to $30 billion. Investor concerns about AI spending are mounting, while the company has delayed its IPO until next year.

Renuka Ramnath-led Multiples is eyeing its largest fund yet, targeting $1-1.2 billion next year. Having deployed more than half of its previous fund, the private equity firm is looking to raise fresh capital as several of its peers scale up their fundraising ambitions.

The IPO plan follows several unsuccessful attempts to raise private capital, as macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical conflicts weighed on investor sentiment. If the IPO goes as planned, it would make OmniActive the first pure-play nutraceutical company to list on the exchanges.

At Tatas revised offer price of 14.40 per share, the three investors could make a combined gain of about 63 million, in addition to the estimated 288 million in extraordinary dividends received from Iveco in April.