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3M India profit falls on weaker rupee and rising input costs, shares tumble

Revenue from operations rose 14.7% to 14.52 billion rupees, while expenses increased 21.7%

6 Nov 2026 3:37 pm
Anti-AI trade makes Indian stocks Asias lone bright spot

Indian stocks are on track for their strongest weekly performance in more than five years, supported by overseas inflows and a recovery in earnings growth.

6 Nov 2026 3:37 pm
IAF hands over 39.5-acre sports complex land to Centre

The Land and Development Office issued notices to the facility to return the land on Lok Kalyan Marg

6 Nov 2026 3:35 pm
Nexus Select Trust eyes Tier II cities, eastern India for expansion

Strong consumption, higher leasing spreads and sustained occupancy underpin the REITs performance amid contrasting rural and urban spending trends.

6 Nov 2026 3:08 pm
Angel One overtakes Zerodha to become Indias second-largest stockbroker, commands nearly 15% market share

Angel One added 2.43 lakh active clients during October, taking its active client base to 69.99 lakh.

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6 Nov 2026 1:43 pm
Fire at Oil India Ltd's intermediate tank farm in Assam's Dibrugarh kills 1

The fire at the Intermediate Tank Farm in Tengakhat erupted around 9.05 am during maintenance work

6 Nov 2026 1:42 pm
Four in five petrol pumps in Karnataka sold petrol exceeding 20% ethanol limit

The findings follow laboratory testing of fuel samples from various districts, raising questions over compliance with Indias ethanol blending standards

6 Nov 2026 12:40 pm
Britannia CEO plays down Reliances pricing threat in Indias biscuit market

Established low-price offerings leave limited room for aggressive discounts, even as competition intensifies and manufacturers grapple with rising input costs

6 Nov 2026 12:31 pm
India offers 20 critical mineral blocks across 8 states in ninth auction tranche

The latest auction covers minerals vital to clean energy, electric mobility, defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing, alongside fresh exploration opportunities

6 Nov 2026 11:55 am
India must prepare early for ageing population challenge, coercive controls don't work: Experts

India's total fertility rate (TFR) has dropped from 3 to 1.9 since 2003; Laws aimed at limiting population growth have now lost their significance

6 Nov 2026 11:08 am
Delhi inches towards severe AQI two days ahead of Diwali

Of the 59 monitoring stations across the city, 30 recorded severe air quality at 9 am, while the remaining stations were in the very poor category.

6 Nov 2026 10:28 am
First Solars Mark Widmar calls for policy certainty; company to invest another $150 million in India

Investment in technology upgrade underway; company expects cumulative investments to approach $1 billion in the next few years

6 Nov 2026 10:24 am
India-Antigua ties: Jaishankar, PM Gaston Browne discuss trade, renewable energy at CHOGM 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has held wide-ranging talks with Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne to boost bilateral cooperation in trade and green energy

6 Nov 2026 9:16 am
Karnataka raises DA to 18% for government employees and pensioners from July 2026

The revision covers employees under the 2024 Revised Pay Scales as well as retired personnel and family pensioners across Karnataka

6 Nov 2026 8:58 am
Prices drop at FCIs wheat sales in major growing States as Indian govt doubles quantity

Barring Maharashtra, prices declined by Rs 59-344 a quintal this week, when 1.99 lakh tonnes were offered

5 Nov 2026 9:57 pm
Editorial. Green gridlock

Opposition to pumped storage plants lacks basis

5 Nov 2026 9:45 pm
TN govt joins hands with IIT Madras to create AI Data Centre for the state

ELCOT and the IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the same

5 Nov 2026 9:43 pm
Festive pours and wedding toasts: Indian liquor makers eye a busy season

Prowess Advisors says Indias drinks market grows 35% by volume, while revenues rise 810%, signaling premiumisation

5 Nov 2026 9:32 pm
BEML Q2 net profit falls 31% to 33 crore despite 42% revenue growth

The defence and infrastructure equipment maker reported an EBITDA of 80.3 crore for the quarter, up 10% from 73 crore in the year-ago period

5 Nov 2026 9:28 pm
From militancy to midnight football: South Kashmirs Anantnag witnesses changing times

A total of 35 leading football teams participated in the Titans Gold Cup Night Football tournament, making it a major sporting attraction for the area

5 Nov 2026 9:26 pm
LICs Q2FY27 standalone net profit up 20% at 12,076 crore

A significant proportion of the investment activity was directed towards government securities, including state government securities,to take take advantage of the higher yields

5 Nov 2026 9:24 pm
B2C e-commerce funding falls 33% to $1.6 billion in 2026 YTD; late-stage deals slump

The sector recorded 356 funding rounds between January 1 and November 3, 2026, compared with 621 rounds in 2025

5 Nov 2026 9:16 pm
Indias new grid playbook

Its a demanding framework to enhance grid reliability. Operators will need to adapt, invest, and integrate new practices into daily dispatch

5 Nov 2026 9:14 pm
Mumbai airport refuses summer slots for several West Asian airlines

The move has upset airlines who warn that such actions by MIAL could lead to reciprocal restrictions for Indian carriers

5 Nov 2026 9:08 pm
Mahindra exits Finland, Turkey farm units, revamps Japan operations in move to cut overseas losses

Shifts focus to aerospace segment, targets 12-fold increase in revenue by FY30

5 Nov 2026 9:08 pm
West Bengals new industrial policy offers employment-linked incentives for investors, dedicated support for large investment

Industry bodies and captains welcomed the new policy, stating that it is pragmatic, forward-looking and investor-friendly

5 Nov 2026 9:08 pm
Indias RE push is well-suited for the Global South: Joshi

Need $220 b to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity, says MNRE Minister

5 Nov 2026 9:01 pm
Titan Q2 profit more than doubles on one-off gain; adjusted PBT growth at 18%

Total income rose 14 per cent to 21,430 crore in Q2 FY27, up from 18,837 crore in the year-ago period

5 Nov 2026 8:52 pm
Nearly 98% of FATCA, CRS reporting defects relate to tax identification numbers: I-T official

Department plans to approach regulators on account-opening requirements after assessing difficulties faced by financial institutions

5 Nov 2026 8:50 pm
Jewellers expect fall in gold prices to boost Dhantera sales

Coins and bars are expected to lead sales, driven by investment sentiment and gifting traditions, say stakeholders

5 Nov 2026 8:48 pm
Indian Army conceptualises first indigenously made ammunition framework for combat drones

Sources privy to the development said that the Armys dedicated drone ammunition framework is at the validation stage and once that happens, the development and production phases will roll out

5 Nov 2026 8:44 pm
TRAI recommends new framework for Satcom services in India

The new framework would create an additional route for satellite companies to supply network infrastructure to telecom operators

5 Nov 2026 8:43 pm
Rupee closes at a 2-month high on possibility of de-escalation West Asia war, softening crude, weak dollar

Market watchers cited declining U.S. yields, renewed risk appetite from foreign inflows, and bargain buying as the currency climbed for a fifth straight session, with eyes on nearby 94.00 support and 94.90 resistance

5 Nov 2026 8:40 pm
NPCI says MDR charge imposed to save UPI ecosystem from turning ouroboric

MDR on P2M transactions above 2,000 would apply to only about 4 per cent of merchant activity while keeping P2P and low-value P2M payments free

5 Nov 2026 8:25 pm
Va Tech WABAG net profit up 18% at 104 crore

Revenue from operations grows to 1,000 crore

5 Nov 2026 8:25 pm
SC says the right to life and liberty cannot be curtailed by even special statutes like UAPA, PMLA, NDPS, etc

The 24-hour rule to produce detainee before court starts the moment a police officer touches the body to restrain liberty, SC judgment

5 Nov 2026 8:25 pm
Cloud service providers anticipate clientele growth as DPDP deadline draws closer

Deadline for the enforcement of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act is set to kick off in May 2027, with the first phase around consent management just around the corner

5 Nov 2026 8:18 pm
Airtel consolidated net profit up 21% y-o-y to 9,440.6 crore in Q2 FY27

Consolidated revenue rose 16.7% year-on-year to 60,878 crore from 52,145.4 crore in the prior JulySeptember quarter

5 Nov 2026 8:15 pm
Suzlon targets 10 GW business in Karnataka in 5 years; plans two wind parks, blade plant

The two parks are only the beginning of Suzlons plans for the State, Jagdale indicated, adding that the company was also looking to establish a blade manufacturing plant in Karnataka

5 Nov 2026 8:14 pm
SEBI allows fund, portfolio managers to accredit investors

New route to speed up onboarding; securities market exposure of 5 crore for individuals and 20 crore for corporates added as eligibility criterion

5 Nov 2026 8:11 pm
SEBI allows net settlement of funds for MFs from April

Move to ease funding needs, improve liquidity management and boost operational efficiency for AMCs

5 Nov 2026 7:51 pm
Govt amends direct listing on international exchanges rules, expands definition of equity, eases restrictions

According to a notification by the Ministry,equity instruments now mean equity shares, convertible debentures, and preference shares issued by an Indian company

5 Nov 2026 7:43 pm
Aadhar Housing Finance posts 22% jump in Q2 disbursements, earns AA+ rating upgrade

Assets under management climbed 18% year-on-year to 32,643 crore, while profit after tax rose 16% to 308 crore for the quarter

5 Nov 2026 7:42 pm
UP got maximum out of 1.09 lakh crore paid as tax devolution instalment in advance

Currently, 41 per cent of taxes collected by the Centre are devolved in 14 instalments among States during a fiscal year

5 Nov 2026 7:39 pm