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Trent reported a 25 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to 468 crore for the September quarter

A flood caused by the Shintaphu glacial lake bursting its banks damaged infrastructure at the Gasa Tshachu hot springs, a major tourist attraction

The 22 proposals across 12 districts span aerospace and defence, compressed biogas, pharmaceuticals, paper and packaging, manufacturing and hospitality, and are expected to generate 7,765 jobs

Stocks to watch today: State-owned miner Coal India reported a 57 per cent jump in profit after tax (PAT) to 6,547 crore for Q2 FY27.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rival, Gadi Eisenkot, have both fallen short of securing a parliamentary majority, Israel's final election results show, leaving a path to forming a government unclear. Results released early Friday showed the pro-Netanyahu bloc winning 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, and 48 seats for Eisenkot's bloc. Two Arab-led parties won the remaining 19 seats.

Today's editorials and columns examine foreign portfolio outflows, municipal governance, capital-gains taxation, RBI liquidity management and a book exploring the science of brain health

US intelligence agencies reportedly identified a Megaspeed executive with ties to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as a Chinese intelligence asset, raising concerns over AI chip exports.

In a stinging remark, the Supreme Court on Thursday orally remarked that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has completely hijacked the National Company Law Tribunal and its appellate body, NCLAT. While calling for autonomy for the NCLT and NCLAT presidents over appointments, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana suggested deputation as an interim measure and phased regular recruitment through UPSC or SSC. I know how contractors play their hands. They

Undergraduate computer science enrolment fell over 12% and postgraduate numbers more than 10% this autumn, with declines over two years reaching 18.4% and 27.1%, respectively

From its initial public offering (IPO) price of 1,119, Jio Platforms stock trades 33 per cent higher.

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 28: Aisshpra Gems & Jewels, a jewellery retail brand with a legacy dating back to 1940, has expanded its retail presence by opening four new showrooms in a single day across Bahraich, Bettiah, Lucknow and Mirzapur. With these launches, the company's store network has grown from 16 to 20 stores. It aims to expand this network to 30 stores by March 2028, strengthening its presence across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Becomes 2nd-most valued firm after 26.7% listing-day gains

Kylian Mbappe's remarks on Mao Zedong sparked a backlash in China, prompting brands to sever sponsorship ties and highlighting growing political risks for global companies.

JSW Energy on Wednesday reported an over 38 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,141 crore in the September quarter, driven by higher revenues. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 824 crore in the second quarter of the preceding financial year, JSW Energy said in an exchange filing. During July-September, the company's total income rose to Rs 6,657.71 crore from Rs 5,361 crore in the year-ago period. The board of JSW Energy also approved raising of long-term funds

Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, is known for throwing lavish weddings for his children. On Wednesday, he brought that trademark scale of celebration to a corporate milestone, hosting a mega party for thousands of employees at Reliance Corporate Park to mark the blockbuster stock market debut of Jio Platforms Ltd. The celebrations extended beyond the party: October salaries have been paid early on October 15, and 75 per cent of employees' annual cash bonus or performance-linked incentive for t

The Supreme Court said separate petitions by homebuyers could delay its ruling in a pending case and asked litigants to await the verdict or approach the respective High Courts.

The Supreme Court said its requests to tribunals must be treated as directions and sought an explanation from NCLAT for not hearing an appeal on July 23 despite its earlier order

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 28: The Gowd Saraswat Brahmin Sabha, in association with the Akhil Bharatiya Brahman Sabha, hosted a special felicitation programme at Pavilion Banquet Hall, P. J. Hindu Gymkhana, Marine Lines, Mumbai, to celebrate Rajarshi Dr. B. K. Modi on being conferred the Vishwaguru Award by Americans4Hindus. The gathering brought together members of the community and invited guests for a programme centred on Hindu heritage, Sanatan Dharma, and the place of India's civ

Molineux has previously featured in the WPL 2024 and 2025 seasons, playing 10 games for Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Jio Platforms' shares surged as much as 23% on debut, pushing Reliance Group's market value past 30 trillion and overtaking Tata Group as India's most valuable conglomerate.

It will strengthen the artillery regiment's firepower and mobility along the borders with Pakistan and China

You can borrow knowledge from others, develop courage, but patience is something that comes from within, said Vijay Kedia.

Anant Raj has secured Haryana RERA certification for its luxury residential project in Gurugram and plans to expand data centre capacity to 357 MW by FY32 as Q2 net profit rises 13.25 per cent

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the DPDP Act does not infringe press freedom, a day after news publishers challenged its provisions in the Supreme Court over concerns about journalism.

Hitesh Oberoi will step down as Info Edge's MD and CEO on December 2 after nearly 27 years with the company, while founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani will take charge from December 3

JSW Steel plans to expand capacity to 78 million tonnes by FY32, backed by raw material integration, stronger volumes and internal cash flows, though coking coal costs remain a concern.

Sanjay Kathuria said that investors should examine the costs and conditions of financial products before committing their money. The mindset should be to ask questions.

Vedanta reported a 151 per cent jump in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 6,202 crore, while revenue rose 57 per cent to Rs 25,812 crore and Ebitda reached a record Rs 9,938 crore during the quarter.

The Supreme Court has ruled that foreign nationality and visa overstay alone cannot trigger a special restriction on bail under the UAPA. Here is what the law says and why the distinction matters

At Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Shankar Sharma said AI is not a bubble yet, citing investment opportunities for major tech firms, but warned that the sector would remain volatile

New Delhi [India], October 28: With the visionary goal of transforming India into a fully developed nation by 2047, Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat mission stands tall on multiple pillars of growth. The prestigious Outlook report, Pillars of Viksit Bharat 2026 honours a select group of changemakers whose work is actively shaping India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 under the Viksit Bharat vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister.

Tata Projects, the country's leading technology-led engineering, procurement and construction company, on Wednesday said that it has secured an order from Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd (GSFC) to develop an integrated phosphoric acidsulphuric acid complex in Gujarat. The contract marks an important milestone in Tata Projects' expansion into specialised process industries and reinforces its position as an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partner for complex industrial in

Industrial development minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi said the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet had approved investment proposals worth a combined 1,925.61 crore from the two companies

Sona BLW Precision share price: The stock price of the auto ancillary company quoted higher for the third straight day, surging 17 per cent during the period.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a major hub for investment, innovation, and industry. He also apprised people of the changes the state has witnessed since 2017 through his social media account on 'X'. Targeting the previous government, Adityanath said, Before 2017, UP had neither a clear vision nor a concrete action plan to attract global investment. However, the double-engine government changed this situation. Under the able leadership

The Union minister's nomination comes after the BJP left him out of its Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha candidate list ahead of the expiry of his current term in November

Jio Platforms' Managing Director Akash Ambani on Wednesday told employees that the company's stock market listing is not our destination but a new beginning, and asserted that its next decade must be about empowering every Indian to realise their potential to the fullest in the age of Artificial Intelligence. The message came on the day Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) made its debut on the Indian stock exchanges. Shares of Jio Platforms, the Reliance Industries-backed digital services company, made

Demise of BP Singh, creator of hit TV shows like CID and Aahat, has left the industry mourning his loss. Shivaji Satam, who played ACP Pradyuman, also expressed his grief

MOFSL said that the outlook remains favourable for Tata Capital as current valuations adequately reflect the company's near-term growth and earnings potential.

The two sides discussed military technology, information-sharing and co-production during talks on the sidelines of the Asean defence ministers' gathering in Cebu

The National Stock Exchange, Hyundai Motor India, LIC, Paytm and Tata Capital are among the country's biggest IPOs before Jio

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held talks with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to take stock of India-US defence ties and explore ways to advance them further. The meeting took place in Cebu, Philippines, on the margins of a multilateral conclave. Singh and Hegseth are in Cebu to attend a meeting of ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) grouping. ADMM-Plus is a platform comprising 11-nation ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and its eight dialogue partners:

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has dismissed fears that artificial intelligence (AI) will kill the traditional software industry, saying it will instead let companies build complete, ready-to-use applications for entire industries that need no training and can be switched on without lengthy installations. Speaking at Oracle AI World here, Ellison, the company's executive chairman and chief technology officer, rejected talk of a SaaS apocalypse, in which businesses would use AI to build their ow

Jio Platforms' 30,213 crore IPO was fully subscribed within 100 minutes of opening on October 21. The issue was booked 22.19 times, with strong institutional demand driving the bids.

The company behind Claude has weighed a retail offering of about 15% to 20% of the shares available in the IPO overall

Gold fell below $4,000 an ounce last week for the first time since July, extending its decline to about 24% since the US-Iran war began in late February

The war's impact on global energy costs has weighed on support for Republican candidates and hurt President Donald Trump's approval ratings

Mukesh Ambani's telecom giant raised $3.1 bn in an IPO subscribed more than 22 times, with grey-market indications pointing to a premium ahead of its listing amid volatile Indian and global markets

India's largest telecom operator Reliance Jio added 27.13 lakh mobile subscribers in September 2026, ahead of Bharti Airtel's 26.92 lakh wireless additions, data released by telecom regulator TRAI on Tuesday showed. The mobile subscriber additions for Vodafone Idea stood at 5.50 lakh in September. With the latest additions, Jio's wireless mobile subscriber tally increased to 51.11 crore at September-end, compared with Airtel's 49.43 crore, and Vodafone Idea's over 20 crore count. State-owned Bha

Israel's parliamentary election may not produce any clear winner, with exit polls showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud emerging as the largest party, but the opposition bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot projected to win more seats than the ruling coalition in estimates by three major broadcasters. The projections for Tuesday's parliamentary election from Channel 13, Channel 12 and public broadcaster Kan put Netanyahu's bloc at 50 seats in the 120-member Knesset, short