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In the credit derivatives market, the cost of protecting Broadcom Inc.'s debt against default for five years rose by about 10 basis points to 175.4 basis points a year

Baldev Prakash of SBI Securities expects markets to gain 5-8% in the near term if headwinds ease, while large caps could deliver 12% CAGR over the next 3-5 years.

The Vedanta Group has lined up USD 25 billion in investments over the next three years to expand capacities across its existing businesses through organic growth and brownfield expansions, a top company official said. Vedanta founder and chairman Anil Agarwal, who was in the city on Wednesday, said the conglomerate would focus on its existing assets for growth, while remaining open to acquiring public sector assets if opportunities arise. Current capex plans are for organic growth in aluminium,

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

The earnings reports and the ensuing stock selloffs expose the tensions escalating over big tech's transition to new AI-powered products, and the spending required to get there

Brent crude futures rose 86 cents, or 0.75%, to $115.74 a barrel as of 0122 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 72 cents, or 0.71%, to $102.72

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.

The funding package for the company, established by the founders of renewable energy producer Greenko Group Plc, could comprise of bonds and bank loans

Putin noted that Russia opposed curbs on navigation in the Baltic Sea, warning that interference with maritime transit could lead to a situation comparable to the disruption witnessed around Hormuz

Surging data-center spending, as highlighted in Amazon's massive cash burn, has turned once debt-light tech giants into major borrowers, while price hikes are squeezing global demand for devices

Technical analysts believe that the Sensex and Nifty can extend their rally in the near-term, with indices closing above the short-term moving averages, and positive cues from momentum indicators.

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Friday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a negative open for the Nifty50 index. Asian markets were trading lower in early deals

The Election Commission of India on Thursday revised the SIR timelines for Delhi, extending the last date of filing claims and objections to November 25 and shifting the publication of the final electoral roll to December 22. According to an Election Commission notification, the claims and objections filed will be disposed of by December 15. Along with Delhi, the poll body also revised the timelines for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in five other states Maharashtra, Haryana, Andh

The Centre has extended for the third time the deployment of 270 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) companies in Delhi till November 16 in view of the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila this weekend and the possibility of flash protests by certain groups, official sources said on Thursday. These combat units were brought to Delhi for the protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) early this month. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday extended the deployment of a total of 270 companies in Del

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.

The market impact of the possible hacking, which could be the largest-ever crypto heist according to analytics firm Chainalysis, was felt immediately in early Asian trading on Friday

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

Stewart is reported to have died at his home in Los Angeles following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia

The IMF on Thursday said the impact of weather events such as the Super El Nino was yet to materialise for India, which remains the engine of growth for the world economy. The IMF listed lower crop yields, increased food price inflation and its impact on the purchasing power of households in India due to the Super El Nino. So these are risks that we see that India faces, but right now those risks have not materialised, IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack told a press conference here. She sa

New Delhi [India], October 29: Most of the conversation about AI in schools is about students and homework. Dreamtime AiQ was built for the school itself. It gives owners more visibility into critical school metrics, from learning outcomes to teacher insights, through a daily AI-generated report, so they don't have to wait for exam results to see how their school is doing.

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 29: INSIGHT - The Mind Clinic, Pune, has integrated Emoscape, Nihilent's medical-grade Emotion AI platform, into its clinical practice to enhance the objectivity of detecting patients' emotional states and enable more informed and personalised patient care. Led by Dr. Hamza Hussain, Founder of INSIGHT - The Mind Clinic and HOD, Mental Health at Ruby Hospital, Pune, the initiative brings AI-based emotion assessment into the clinic's existing psychiatric and psy

In Brain Defenders, neurologist David Perlmutter explores how the brain's immune cells influence neurological health and how lifestyle changes may help prevent cognitive decline.

Microsoft's Azure cloud business grew 48% in the September quarter, while free cash flow reached $18.6 billion, easing investor concerns over mounting AI infrastructure spending.

Israel's election watchdog has sought a probe into alleged foreign interference after Netanyahu questioned high Arab voter turnout, as his bloc fell short of a parliamentary majority.

The finance ministry flagged elevated crude oil prices, food inflation and kharif crop uncertainty as key risks to price stability, while projecting 7.35% GDP growth in Q2FY27

Alphabet lost over $500 billion in market value as weaker-than-expected search and advertising sales raised concerns over AI's impact on Google's core business and soaring infrastructure costs.

The proposed Gopalpur cluster will integrate mineral extraction, processing and permanent-magnet manufacturing to strengthen Odisha's critical mineral value chain

eMudhra shares have recovered 11% in three sessions after a sharp selloff over security concerns, with analysts expecting limited impact on the company's long-term earnings growth.

Rising raw material costs are squeezing corporate margins, with companies facing tough choices on price hikes amid fragile demand

Cognizant cuts its 2026 constant-currency growth forecast to 4-4.4 per cent amid weak discretionary spending, even as Q3 revenue rises 4.6 per cent and net profit reaches $627 million.

Recoveries fell short of amounts flagged in several major cases

Microsoft is seeking to raise at least $25 billion through its first US bond sale since 2017, testing investor appetite for AI-linked debt amid rising borrowing costs and spending concerns.

Indian investment commitments of over $330 billion in the US could boost outward FDI flows, potentially challenging Singapore's position as the top destination for Indian investments.

Coal India's Q2FY27 profit rises to 6,547 crore as higher coal realisations and other income offset rising expenses, while total income increases 21 per cent to 46,833 crore

Strong local governments are essential for sustained growth

FPI selling is driven mostly by global factors

A durable liquidity surplus calls for a lasting solution, with a higher CRR helping the RBI align the call rate with the repo rate while preserving interbank market activity.

Tax reform must be guided by durable, long-term economic objectives rather than panic-driven responses to temporary external shocks

AI agents must operate under strict controls, with enterprises held accountable for their actions, says Netskope CEO Sanjay Beri

HUL's Q2 revenue rises 15% as volume growth improves, but higher raw material costs squeeze margins; analysts see potential for a recovery in the stock

Jupiter Wagons secures a 1,140 crore contract from the Ministry of Railways to supply 2,583 wagons and expects fresh orders worth around 2,000 crore in the fourth quarter of FY27.

UK authorities have issued a notice for the proposed dissolution of Hamleys (Franchising) Ltd, which recorded 56.08 crore in turnover in 2025 and had nil net worth at year-end.

Brigade Enterprises reports 1,827 crore in real estate sales during Q2FY27, supported by strong residential demand and project launches, while Ebitda rises 27.5 per cent to 478 crore.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says the proposed India-US trade agreement will protect farmers and other sensitive interests while strengthening India's position in global trade

Fino Payments Bank reports a 34.6 crore loss in H1FY27 as revenue falls 25 per cent, while Q2 loan referral disbursals surge 286 per cent amid preparations for its SFB transition

Supreme Court says RBI's proposed rules must hold banks liable for customer losses caused by inadequate safeguards, with compensation no lower than the amount lost to fraud

Overseas property now accounts for 13 per cent of surveyed buyers' wealth, up from about 5 per cent a decade ago. Experts explain the remittance limits, tax obligations and risks investors must assess

BCG says AI-led services could create a $100-200 billion net market opportunity by 2030, but technology firms must upskill existing staff to deliver AI solutions at scale

Godrej Consumer Products' Q2 net profit rose nearly 14% to 523 crore as revenue grew 19% to 4,413 crore, driven by strong volume growth across India, Indonesia and Africa.