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Ambuja Neotia, IHCL to invest up to 3,000 crore in 9 hospitality projects in Bengal

Upcoming projects spread across Kolkata, Raichak, Digha, Siliguri, Lataguri, Kalimpong and Darjeeling, Ambuja Neotia Group chairman says

31 Oct 2026 6:09 pm
Treks, tea and textiles: Rudra Chatterjees biz brew

Rudra Chatterjee, Chairman of Obeetee and MD of Luxmi Estates, likens his businesses to an Indian joint family with old and young members living together

31 Oct 2026 5:50 pm
CDSL Q2 results: Net profit jumps 24% to 174 cr on strong demand

CDSLs Q2 FY27 revenue increases to 394 crore

31 Oct 2026 5:23 pm
NTPC Q2 net profit jumps 39% to 7,030 crore, revenue rises 21%

NTPCs total income rises to 54,715.69 crore in Q2 FY27 from 45,262.10 crore in year-ago period

31 Oct 2026 4:56 pm
Centre approves 989 crore for 39 road projects across Keralam

The projects, cleared under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund scheme, are expected to strengthen rural and urban connectivity across Keralam.

31 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
India to meet liquor firms as domestic giants join foreign peers in Scotch dispute

The International Spirits & Wines Association of India warns New Delhi that the move to exclude bulk Scotch imports could undermine the pact

31 Oct 2026 3:34 pm
India-born financial journalist rings closing bell of London Stock Exchange

Shruti Tripathi Chopra, editor-in-chief of Financial News and Private Equity News at Dow Jones, led the closing-trading ceremony for the second edition of South Asian Power Brokers this week

31 Oct 2026 2:49 pm
ATSLs notice on re-instatement of written-down AT-1 Bonds: Yes Bank says fully committed to acting in accordance with SC Judgment

YesBank, as per its regulatory filing,has informed the Trustee that itis cognizant of the matters and is examining the SC Judgment and its implications in detail

31 Oct 2026 2:08 pm
Signature Global awards 500 crore construction contract to B L Kashyap for Gurugram housing project

Now, the company has awarded a construction contract worth 496 crore to B L Kashyap & Sons Ltd for its branded residential project, 'Tonino Lamborghini Residences', at Sector 71 in Gurugram

31 Oct 2026 1:42 pm
Todays Gold Rate: Gold prices down in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on October 31

31 Oct 2026 1:35 pm
IGL, Northern Railway join hands to replace LPG, diesel with PNG at 22 locations

The agreement will initially supply about 3,000 SCMD of gas, replacing roughly 500 kg of LPG and 2,500 litres of diesel daily, IGL said

31 Oct 2026 12:49 pm
G20 photo scrapped after leaders object to Russias presence

The refusal by Germany and other nations was a potent symbol of the divisions that have emerged between the US and its allies over President Donald Trumps move to court Russia

31 Oct 2026 12:16 pm
Alaska Air to cut about 200 jobs as fuel shock squeezes earnings

The reductions affect under 1% of Alaskas about 32,500 employees; They involve 125 positions in Washington and 48 in Hawaii

31 Oct 2026 12:04 pm
Jatin Kumar Nayak takes charge as CMD of IREDA

He has served as Chief Financial Officer of erstwhile REC Transmission Projects Company Limited, a subsidiary of REC

31 Oct 2026 11:07 am
India aims to be globally competitive semiconductor powerhouse by 2047: MoD

India aims to be a global, self-reliant semiconductor leader by 2047, boosting indigenous ecosystem, jobs, and digital sovereignty

31 Oct 2026 10:59 am
Domestic coal production shielding India from global price swings: Coal secretary

When the conflict in West Asia disrupted LNG and LPG supplies from late February, coal stocks at mines and power plants allowed the government to assure the country of steady power

31 Oct 2026 10:40 am
UPI payments enabled to book tickets online for Burj Khalifa, Singapore attractions: FinMin

The initiative is aimed at making international travel bookings easier for Indians by enabling them to use their preferred UPI applications for online payments at these destinations

31 Oct 2026 10:34 am
Uber joins HSBC, Franklin Templeton in blockchain investing test

Uber pilots blockchain-powered treasury with HSBC, Franklin Templeton tokenized funds, aiming for higher yields and liquidity amid corporate cash shifts

31 Oct 2026 10:08 am
JioStar Q2 PAT falls 13.2% to 1,147 crore; revenue rises 9.8%

Revenue from operations rose 10.1% year-on-year to 6,806 crore

31 Oct 2026 10:08 am
Quess Corp Q2 net profit jumps 44% to 74.66 crore

Revenue from operations rose 14.74% to 4,396.48 crore from 3,831.60 crore a year earlier

31 Oct 2026 9:56 am
India's domestic air traffic fell 8.3% in Sep as demand remained under pressure: IATA

IATA said global Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) fell 0.5% year-on-year in September, improving on Augusts 0.8% drop

31 Oct 2026 9:35 am
India flags global energy disruptions caused by sanctions and chokepoints

Speaking in Atlanta, the External Affairs Minister highlighted the growing impact of energy market distortions on low-income countries and India

31 Oct 2026 6:14 am
ANVI signs 5,000-crore MoU with Goa for LPG terminal to boost Indias cooking gas security

The proposed facility will connect the US Gulf Coast with Indian markets, offering an alternative supply route amid geopolitical disruptions.

30 Oct 2026 9:52 pm
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