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The government is likely to extend support measures in the forthcoming Budget to boost domestic manufacturing of 100 products, including intermediates and capital goods across sectors, an official said. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Commerce and Industry Ministry, has completed an exercise to identify 100 such products, for which India is heavily dependent on imports. These goods may include items from sectors such as auto components, chemicals, a

Nvidia's probe into whether CEO was targeted by Chinese intelligence has drawn reactions ranging from support from US President Donald Trump to concerns over national security, corporate governance

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer sustained a partial ligament tear in his right foot and will be out of action for he time being, the club said Sunday. Media reports suggested he will miss around two months. Neuer had to go off with the injury shortly before halftime in Bayern's 2-1 Bundesliga win at Mainz on Saturday. Replacement goalkeeper Jonas Urbig filled in, as he has often done for the veteran Neuer this season. Neuer has only made five league appearances this season, while the 23-y

BlueStone Jewellery recorded 45 per cent year-on-year business growth between October 1 and November 8, driven by higher buyer transactions during the Dhanteras and Diwali festive period

A higher levy on debt funds has also been a deterrent, fund managers say, who are seeking parity with stocks

Manchester United did it again. Two goals down inside the opening four minutes against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday and trailing 4-2 going into second-half added time, United rallied to a 4-4 draw on another night of mayhem and drama at Old Trafford. Substitutes Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu sparked a party inside the iconic stadium with their late rescue act after fans had been in mutinous mood, staging more protests against the club's owners. Whether it has sufficiently eased

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.

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.

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

Recoveries fell short of amounts flagged in several major cases

Strong local governments are essential for sustained growth

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

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.

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.

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.

Wheels India reports a 36 per cent rise in Q2FY27 revenue to 1,723 crore as exports reach 388 crore, aided by strong US demand for construction equipment and windmill components.

Highways to be ranked on efficiency, safety and user experience

EAC-PM chairman S Mahendra Dev says India can gain from global supply chain shifts, but high business costs, land constraints and a shortage of mid-sized firms pose challenges

Vedanta Oil and Gas reported a 746 crore profit in Q2FY27 against a year-ago loss of 92 crore, aided by higher price realisations and cost optimisation despite lower production

Spending drops 5.9% in Sep to Rs 2.04 trillion against a high year-ago base

Over 20% rainfall shortfall triggers drought-like conditions, threatens Kharif output and raises concerns over rural demand

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday intensified allegations of election fraud by Arab-led parties, describing suspected foreign interference as an earthquake and demanding an immediate investigation by the police and the country's top internal security agency. In a social media post, Netanyahu cited Central Elections Committee (CEC) chief Justice Noam Sohlberg's decision to ask Shin Bet chief David Zini to investigate suspicions of foreign funding and improper influence in Tues

Riquelme Fillipi tallied his first Major League Soccer goal in the 90th minute to cap a late-game barrage of scores, and Lionel Messi and Inter Miami escaped with a 2-2 tie against FC Cincinnati. Luis Suarez scored in the 61st minute to give Inter Miami a 1-0 lead, and then the reigning MLS Cup champions needed some late-game heroics to salvage a point. They still fell to third in the Eastern Conference, after New England beat Red Bull New York 3-2 on Wednesday. That gave New England 58 points,

The police have cleared the INDIA bloc's November 1 rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan subject to conditions on CCTV, speeches, parking and crowd management

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday agreed to urgently hear Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka's plea against the extension of their judicial custody by a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM). Justice Subramonium Prasad will also take up a separate petition by the All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora against a Delhi Police's October 17 notice asking her to execute a bond before a SEM for keeping peace. Das and Ranka have assailed the SEM's October 19 or

Tax officials are examining whether bulk Scotch imports qualify for lower duties under the India-UK pact, sources said. Pernod and Diageo said they were cooperating with authorities

Do targeted reading of the prospectus to assess an IPO on fundamentals

The wealth-tech firm plans to launch its MF Lite fund house in Q4FY27 after meeting regulatory requirements, potentially becoming the first AMC under Sebi's new framework

Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has submitted its response to governance complaints filed by two trustees, with the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner expected to decide the next course of action

The CEA framework sets out a five-year roadmap for discoms to adopt smart meters, GIS and AI-based systems, aiming to cut losses, improve reliability and strengthen cyber security

New Delhi [India], October 19: Ed-a-Mamma, the purpose-driven children's and lifestyle brand founded by actor and entrepreneur Alia Bhatt, celebrates its sixth anniversary this October, marking six years of growth and evolution from a digital-first kidswear brand into a growing multi-category business with an expanding exclusive retail presence across India.

Over 830,000 consumers will get a choice of electricity supplier as Eleven Power builds its network, with Rs 4,717 crore investment planned and supply expected from 2027-28

Dial4Trade and ExportersIndia fined Rs 10 lakh each, while IndiaMART and Justdial face notices as the regulator cracks down on online sales of hazardous explosive substances

Shipments fell to 35.6 million units as rising handset prices weighed on demand; Samsung overtook Vivo to lead the market, while Apple recorded a 20% decline in volumes.

Assets under management grew 26%, the fastest pace since the March 2025 quarter, as gold loans doubled and rural consumer finance expanded 63%, supporting quarterly earnings

South Indian Bank MD & CEO Mahesh Pai plans to enter the credit card business within six months, boost retail lending, expand branches and target 15-16% credit growth over the next two years.

The proposed central scheme aims to bridge the 25-30% higher cost of AgriPV projects, with capacity addition depending on states notifying feed-in tariffs, says MNRE Secretary

Treasury income fell at several major banks in Q2FY27 as bond yields climbed, weighing on other income and profits despite growth in net interest income across lenders.

Ras Al Khaimah [UAE], October 19: Shahab Building Contracting LLC has granted Lionexa LLP and its CEO, Mr. Kauser Nawaz, the master marketing rights in India for the sale of freehold property at RAK Oasis in Ras Al Khaimah.

Plans to add more branches as it looks to expand investor pool, says new CBO

Gen Z shoppers drive Amazon's festive growth as premium brands double their sales share to 20%, while non-metro markets account for over half of fashion and beauty orders

Equinix India MD Manoj Paul says AI adoption could drive data centre growth beyond traditional hubs, with the company aiming to expand its India capacity from 20 MW to 70 MW in 2-3 years

Auto tech firms raised $1.3 billion across 97 rounds in 2026, with Bengaluru accounting for nearly 70% of funding; Rapido, Simple Energy and Rideriver led the biggest deals

The first shipment, a Maharashtra-made JCB mini excavator, marks the start of zero-duty access for Indian engineering goods as both nations aim to double bilateral trade by 2030.

The policy is the state government's principal investment and development framework for tourism and hospitality projects

The managed care company plans to open five hospitals across Bengaluru over the next six months as its valuation triples from its previous fundraise, taking total funding past $120 million.