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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 a letter to IDBI Bank employees, Rahul Gandhi questioned the government's decision to sell a majority stake to Fairfax, citing concerns over reservations, service conditions and public ownership

Delhi will bar non-BS-VI petrol and diesel vehicles registered outside the capital from Nov 1 to Jan 31, 2027, affecting vehicles from Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad

Vasudevan says investor concerns over his daughter's association with an NBFC have weighed on the bank's stock performance; he will continue until a successor takes charge

New features include flexible subscription passes, WhatsApp onboarding, ambulance assistance and encrypted in-app video recordings, alongside additional earning opportunities.

Trent reported a 23.1 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to 464 crore in the September quarter, driven by strong fashion and lifestyle sales and continued store expansion.

Aviation major IndiGo posts 1,879.1 crore loss in September quarter

New Delhi [India], October 29: At Pathways School Noida, care for students extends to the conditions in which they learn, travel and participate in school life. The school's approach to air quality combines dedicated filtration systems with monitoring and coordinated action during periods of heightened pollution.

Asian Paints Ltd on Thursday reported a 7.5 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,067.6 crore for the September quarter, as strong sales growth across domestic coatings and international markets was partly offset by rising raw material costs and pressure on operating margins. Consolidated net sales rose 16.9 per cent to Rs 9,953.9 crore in the quarter ended September 30, while profit before depreciation, interest, tax and other income (PBDIT) increased 3.6 per cent to

Stronger industrial output, energy consumption, port traffic, GST collections and auto sales support the growth outlook, while inflation, energy price volatility and geopolitical tensions pose risks

Ambuja Cements Ltd reported a 90 per cent year-on-year plunge in consolidated net profit to Rs 236 crore for the September quarter, as higher fuel and logistics costs and seasonal weakness squeezed operating margins at the Adani Group company. The year-earlier profit of Rs 2,336 crore included a Rs 1,697 crore reversal of an income-tax provision, tempering the significance of the reported decline. Revenue from operations rose 0.2 per cent to Rs 9,197 crore in the quarter ended September 30, whil

RIL's standalone Ebitda is expected to stay flat QoQ at ~19,540 crore, said PL Capital, driven by higher crack spreads, but partly offset by elevated crude costs.

Adani group shares rallied up to 6% in Thursday's trade on the back of strong Q2 performance by Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports.

Rahul Saraf, Citi's head of investment banking for India said he expects more partnerships between Chinese companies and large Indian conglomerates in the industrial and consumer sectors

The industry body has proposed scrapping LTCG tax, cutting STCG tax to 10 per cent or lowering STT, arguing that a lighter tax burden could support investment and retail participation

For the September quarter, OnEMI Technology Solutions reported a PAT of 125.12 crore, up 100 per cent Y-o-Y. The firm had earned a profit of 62.4 crore in the same quarter a yea ago.

The two-wheeler maker plans to offset input-cost pressure through cost savings, improved VIDA economics and selective price increases, while exports are expected to recover

eClerx Services reported an 18.3 per cent year-on-year increase in operating revenue to 1,188.7 crore in Q2 FY27, compared with 1,004.9 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

Capacity enhancements at key ports, ongoing infrastructure projects, and global port acquisitions provide visibility for sustainable growth in FY27 and beyond, analysts say.

During Q2 of FY27, Meesho reported a narrowing of loss to 132.4 crore, compared with a loss of 411.3 crore in the same period a year ago.

Birlasoft said margin performance has been strong, considering the organization-wide compensation increase rolled out during the quarter and the ongoing investments in sales and domain capabilities.

A total of 25 players were signed by all five teams during the WPL 2027 auction, with UPW buying the most players, i.e., eight, while GG bought the fewest, i.e., three

Uttam Nagar records the highest AQI at 339; Noida, Gurugram and Greater Noida also report elevated pollution levels

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PNB Housing Finance reported a 6% rise in Q2 net profit to 617 crore, while net interest income grew 15% to 878 crore and gross NPAs declined to 0.91%.

KPIT Technologies' Q2 net profit fell nearly 29% to 121 crore as Chinese competition weighed on global automakers, slowing client decisions, while revenue rose 6.5% to 1,691 crore.

Leading cinema exhibitor PVR INOX on Wednesday reported a two-fold increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 263.1 crore for the September quarter, led by strong box office performance. The company reported a net profit of Rs 105.5 crore for the July-September quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing. PVR INOX revenue from operations rose 16.97 per cent to Rs 2,105.1 crore in the September quarter of FY27, the company said, its highest-ever quarterly revenue. It posted revenue of

India's largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday reported a 42 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated profit after tax for the second quarter of the current fiscal. The company's consolidated profit for the quarter came in at Rs 1,861 crore, against Rs 1,308 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing. Revenue from operations increased to Rs 14,971 crore, up 23 per cent from Rs 12,218 crore a year ago. Results for the quarter and half-year include a Rs 397 cror

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, foreign brokerage heads said stronger corporate earnings, lower crude oil prices and a renewed growth advantage are key to reviving FPI inflows

Unilever raised its 2026 volume growth outlook to at least 3% after Q3 underlying sales rose 5.2%, beating estimates, driven by strong demand in India and other emerging markets.

Andy Burnham marked his first Diwali as British Prime Minister with a commitment to build the strongest possible links with India, as he hailed the wide-ranging contributions of the British Indian communities to the country. Addressing the annual celebration of the festival of lights at 10 Downing Street here on Tuesday evening, Burnham said he hoped that the Labour government led by him would help bring light and hope for people in the spirit of Diwali. After the lighting of ceremonial lamps an

Sustained government support has to be given to MSMEs for them to achieve compliance with the UK and EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism systems

The electric scooter maker's rights issue drew bids for 37.14 crore shares against 37.03 crore on offer, with founder Bhavish Aggarwal participating fully in the offering

The Supreme Court questioned why previously registered Delhi voters must file Form 6 and said it had not yet ruled on the legality of the ECI's logical discrepancy category

The Supreme Court said its requests to tribunals must be treated as directions and sought an explanation from NCLAT for not hearing an appeal on July 23 despite its earlier order

Quarterly net loss narrowed to Rs 132 crore, while revenue jumped 34 per cent to Rs 4,132 crore as higher orders, festive demand and improving margins strengthened platform economics

Hyundai Motor India's Q2FY27 net profit fell 23.9 per cent to Rs 1,196 crore as rising raw material costs and higher employee expenses offset an 18.5 per cent increase in revenue.

Strong demand from global capability centres drove 1.5 million sq ft of leasing, while Embassy REIT declared a record quarterly distribution of Rs 670 crore, or Rs 7.07 per unit.

The investment roadmap covers solar, wind, energy storage, manufacturing, green hydrogen and transmission, with the government seeking to mobilise funds over the next four to five years.

Accel partner Prayank Swaroop says Indian startups are listing publicly faster as the venture capital ecosystem matures, but AI firms will need to prove they can sustain growth and profitability

TVS Motor reported a 46 per cent rise in Q2FY27 consolidated net profit to Rs 1,219 crore, driven by record quarterly sales, strong export growth and a surge in electric two-wheeler volumes

Caltech professor and Accelerated Understanding co-founder Anima Anandkumar is developing AI models that simulate physical processes, helping researchers speed up scientific processes

United Spirits reported a net profit of 462 crore for Q2 FY27, while revenue from operations stood at 7,001 crore during the September quarter.

Adani Ports reported an 18 per cent rise in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 3,682 crore and 24 per cent revenue growth, prompting it to raise its FY27 revenue, Ebitda and capex guidance.

The court questioned the use of Form 6 for previously registered voters and asked the poll panel to simplify re-inclusion procedures and consider removing cut-off dates

Adani Enterprises' Q2 net profit fell 55% to 1,492 crore due to a high year-ago base, while total income surged 74% to 38,023 crore and EBITDA rose 62% to 6,316 crore.

Ayushmann Khurrana-Sara Ali starrer has collected 26 cr net in India and 38 cr worldwide on day 5, moving past Yami's Nayyi Navelli though weekday collections stay below the weekend

Bandhan Bank reported a net profit of 622 crore in Q2 FY27, with gross NPAs at 3.11%, interest earned at 5,754 crore and provisions at 718 crore.

Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana held its world premiere at the David Geffen Theatre at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Sai Pallavi, Ranbir Kapoor and Yash were present

CERT-In said the vulnerabilities could also allow attackers to bypass security restrictions and compromise the targeted systems