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Jio Platforms Q2 profit rises 13% on subscriber growth, higher ARPU

Revenue from operations grew 11.3% year-on-year, while EBITDA rose 16.6% to 21,879 crore, supported by robust revenue growth and a 250 basis-point expansion in operating margins

30 Oct 2026 8:56 pm
Uttar Pradesh targets to buy more paddy, procurement to start from November 1

Stating that already 4,195 centres have been opened as of Friday, the government said that it will begin in eastern Uttar Pradesh from November 1 and continue until February 28, 2027

30 Oct 2026 8:53 pm
Indian millers bid higher rates to get FCIs wheat, offtake 100% in many States

The government had reduced the overall wheat allocation for sales in the weekly auction held on October 28, by 5,000 tonnes to 1.01 lakh tonnes (lt) from the previous tender

30 Oct 2026 8:52 pm
Bank of Baroda logs highest quarterly net profit at 6,532 cr in Q2FY27

Global deposits and advances growth was healthy at 16.4per cent and 18.3per cent in the reporting quarter, respectively

30 Oct 2026 8:51 pm
Himadri Speciality Chemicals expects Birla Tyres to break even this fiscal, plans to invest 600 crore

The proposed merger is expected to bring complementary capabilities across speciality carbon black, R&D, manufacturing, and finished tyre production

30 Oct 2026 8:39 pm
Cognizant forms OpenAI group with 25,000 professionals to deliver AI products to clients

The IT services company is first scaling the technology across its sales and customer success operations before extending tested approaches to clients

30 Oct 2026 8:37 pm
Govt sets up High Level Committee to suggest reform measures for banks

It will be chaired bySuresh N. Patel, former Central Vigilance Commissioner,and will have threemembers.

30 Oct 2026 8:35 pm
Raymond Lifestyle seeing positive consumer sentiment on the back of premimuisation trends: CEO

Satyaki Ghosh says despite inflationary pressures, urban demand has been strong in the apparel segment

30 Oct 2026 8:32 pm
Telangana Govt to monetise Miyapur lands worth 50,000 crore

Wins long-pending legal battle in Supreme Court over 550 acres in Miyapur, Hyderabad

30 Oct 2026 8:28 pm
India to conduct population census from January 25 to February 28, 2027

The Census Commissioner has notified the enumeration schedule, with separate arrangements for specified States and snow-bound areas across the country

30 Oct 2026 8:28 pm
Sagar Cements posts 51 cr net loss in Q2

The total revenueof the Hyderabad-based companyincreased by 17 per cent at Rs 707crore in the quarter under review compared to Rs 606 crore in the year-ago period

30 Oct 2026 8:28 pm
False Form 7s were found, but none were acted upon in UP SIR, EC tells SC

The affidavit cites forged signatures and disputed applications, while the poll body denies systemic misuse of the voter deletion process.

30 Oct 2026 8:24 pm
RPG LS does not see material impact from the trade margin caps, says MD

RPG LS revenue from operations grew 16.5 percent to 211.6 crore, for the quarter ended September 30, 2026

30 Oct 2026 8:17 pm
Indias crude oil imports set to hit record 5.4 mb/d in October

West Asia supply recovery, Atlantic cargoes bolster crude intake significantly

30 Oct 2026 8:16 pm
Flipkart kickback probe raises questions over internal controls, vendor oversight

The investigation, still ongoing, centres on allegedly facilitative practices within Flipkarts B2B channels, possibly tilting product visibility in favour of certain sellers

30 Oct 2026 8:12 pm
Drought to slow Indias milk production growth to 2% in 2027, says USDA

El Nino-induced drought conditions are expected to constrain feed and fodder availability and affect animal productivity, says USDAs Delhi Post

30 Oct 2026 8:11 pm
ARAI expands EV testing capabilities, plans new facilities in Pune, Karnataka

ARAI is expanding its electric vehicle testing infrastructure with new battery and powertrain laboratories while planning additional facilities in Pune and Karnataka

30 Oct 2026 8:08 pm
IRDAI declares November 2026 as grievance resolution month for insurance policyholders

Over 13 lakh cases, including 11 lakh pending before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, remain unresolved

30 Oct 2026 8:06 pm
SC appoints J Ranjana Desai sole mediator in KG basin gas migration row

RIL and Centre agree to mediation in complex gas migration dispute involving ONGC blocks

30 Oct 2026 8:06 pm
Zee Entertainment net profit dips 40% to 45.6 crore in Q2

Companys operating revenue grew 13 per cent annually to 2,224.6 crore led by subscription revenue

30 Oct 2026 8:03 pm
Infosys adds 10,000 seats with 1.1 million sq ft expansion at Hyderabad campus

New block at Pocharam Dev Centre can support 13,000 employees in hybrid mode

30 Oct 2026 8:02 pm
TRAI proposes responsible use of AI in telecom networks, to make telcos accountable

The framework, applicable to both in-house and third-party AI, aims to ensure responsible deployment across networks and services,

30 Oct 2026 8:02 pm
SC says cannot accuse rape after break-up

Court distinguishes deception from regret, while cautioning against misuse of rape laws

30 Oct 2026 8:01 pm
Three contenders submit bids to ADA for 15,000 cr AMCA prototype development

Contenders vie for AMCA prototype contract; technical evaluation begins next

30 Oct 2026 7:55 pm
Mukund MGM Realty acquires former Infosys campus in Mangaluru

The acquisition is expected to support the citys ambition to attract enterprises, retain skilled professionals and create opportunities for local entrepreneurs

30 Oct 2026 7:39 pm
Japanese major Omron targets 3 million BP machine capacity for new Chennai plant

The expansion comes at a time when the medical devices market in India has grown rapidly driven by increasing health awareness and domestic policy push

30 Oct 2026 7:37 pm
Intellect Design Arena net profit flat in Q2, shares tank 17%

Revenue from operations stood at 847 crore (758 crore)

30 Oct 2026 7:29 pm
Cancer drug prices: Experts seek use of compulsory licensing, tighter checks on pharma pricing

Public health advocates argued that the government should assess affordability rather than rely only on the number of brands reporting price cuts

30 Oct 2026 7:25 pm
Affluent Indians rethink retirement as multiple financial priorities overlap: HSBC

Longer lifespans, evolving career choices and intergenerational responsibilities are prompting investors to seek greater flexibility and expert financial guidance

30 Oct 2026 7:17 pm
Same family, different fate: Why Jio Platforms isnt RPower redux

Contrasting fortunes. Unlike Reliance Powers troubled debut, Jios valuation, pricing and management response point to a different trajectory

30 Oct 2026 7:15 pm
Capex grows 12% in April-September; fiscal deficit rises around 25%

Substantial increase in subsidy, especially on urea, impacted fiscal deficit

30 Oct 2026 7:11 pm
Data Protection Board to be in place pretty soon: Government Sources

The Kerala High Court had on October 17, directed the Centre to make the Data Protection Board functional within eight weeks

30 Oct 2026 7:05 pm
Trade capacity building: India trained 80,000 from global south since 2014

In a recent WTO communication, India says it uses multiple instruments of development cooperation such as grants, capacity building and technical assistance

30 Oct 2026 7:02 pm
The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Oct 30, 2026

The Latest Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: Oct 30, 2026

30 Oct 2026 7:00 pm
The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Oct 30, 2026

The Latest Home Loan Interest Rates: Oct 30, 2026

30 Oct 2026 7:00 pm
Indian Oils Q2 FY27 profit surges to 22,503 crore

IOCLs consolidated total income stood at around 2.69 lakh crore in Q2 FY27, compared to 2.82 lakh crore in Q1 FY27 and 2.07 lakh crore in Q2 FY26

30 Oct 2026 6:59 pm
30 Oct 2026 6:58 pm
Varun Beverages net profit grows 13.5% on strong volume growth

Revenue rises 33% to 6,607.5 crore; company approves interim dividend of 25% per share

30 Oct 2026 6:56 pm
30 Oct 2026 6:54 pm
As pay hikes dry up, more promotions doled out for employee satisfaction

Data further showed that promotion rate for males stood at 10.2 per cent in 2026 as against 10 per cent in the previous year

30 Oct 2026 6:54 pm
GAIL (India) to list city gas distribution arm; profit surges to 4,724 cr in Q2 FY27

GAIL said the quarter reflected resilience in transmission and natural gas marketing performance

30 Oct 2026 6:41 pm
Extreme poverty falls to 2.6%, but top 10% earn 13 times more than bottom 10%

The latest assessment highlights improvements in living standards while pointing to persistent disparities across income groups, regions and employment opportunities

30 Oct 2026 6:20 pm
Indian agri scientists find use of iron ore tailings beneficial in agriculture

Initial experiments carried out by ICAR-IARI with tailings from ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel show higher yield, lower use of fertilizers

30 Oct 2026 6:18 pm
Govt tightens rules for importing medicines, sets minimum shelf-life requirement

For biological drugs and radiopharmaceuticals, the government has provided a separate threshold, allowing imports where Sixty percent of the labelled shelf-life may be allowed

30 Oct 2026 6:12 pm
AU SFB probes potential vehicle loan data leak; says core systems unaffected

A cyber threat intelligence platform has reported breach claims, but the bank says allegations of KYC data exposure remain unverified

30 Oct 2026 6:11 pm
Sun TV reports 3% increase in consolidated PAT in Q227

Revenue was down 30% to 940 crore (1,300 crore); the advertisement revenues for Q227 declined to 253 crore (292 crore); Domestic subscription revenues up 2.34% 487 crore

30 Oct 2026 6:08 pm
Michelin looking at India as a potential global sourcing base for raw materials

To engage more with Indian start-ups on rubber plantation management.

30 Oct 2026 6:07 pm
PE/VC investments jump 46% to $17.1 billion in Q3 on large deals

Investments were also more than double the $7.6 billion recorded in the June quarter; the number of deals fell 9% year-on-year to 348 from 384

30 Oct 2026 5:58 pm
Indian SMEs show strong demand for real-time and flexible digital payments

The survey also points to demand for flexible digital payment options, stronger cybersecurity and AI-powered fraud protection among businesses

30 Oct 2026 5:57 pm