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SC refuses to order full public disclosure of ultimate beneficiaries of AIFs, FPIs without legal framework

The court asks why an MP wants to file a public interest petition under Article 32 when she can raise the issue in the Parliament

29 Oct 2026 10:32 pm
ARCILs logs 23% increase in standalone Q2 FY27 net profit at 147 crore

Fees and other incomesoared 64 per cent y-o-y to 110 crore (67 crore in Q2 FY26). Investment income jumped 57 per cent y-o-y to 112 crore (71 crore). Total expenses declined 31 per cent y-o-y to 42 crore

29 Oct 2026 10:22 pm
Post rate hike, highly rated large companies step up rupee bond issuances

Meanwhile, NABARD is believed to be eyeing a 6,000 crore fund mobilisation via a 5-year NCD issuance, according to market sources

29 Oct 2026 10:15 pm
The charitable side of Indian corporates

Indias corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending is projected to cross 1.1 lakh crore annually by FY35, but the expanding pool of funds masks gaps in how companies give and employees participate. The top 200 companies already account for nearly half of the overall CSR expenditure, while employee giving remains underused. Report from Give Grants reveal how CSR trends shape funding for Indias non-profit organisations (NPOs)

29 Oct 2026 10:13 pm
Axis Trusteeship issues notice to Yes Bank to restore/ reactivate AT-1 bonds

ATSL said the aforesaid notice has also been copied to RBI, SEBI, BSE, NSE, and depositories NSDL and CDSL

29 Oct 2026 10:10 pm
No business impact from rate hike; 100 bps rise unlikely in FY27: Ajai Shukla

With a strong loan and disbursement growth, the NBFC has hit its target by the second quarter

29 Oct 2026 9:59 pm
Trent Q2 profit rises 25% as Zudio, Star grow; Noel Tata to step down

Zudio store network grows 24% to 999 outlets, Star grocery revenue reaches 1,006 crore, while operating margins improve despite inflation. Bahram Vakil to take over as chairman from November 12

29 Oct 2026 9:54 pm
D2C brands look beyond discounts as consumers prioritise product value

The shift comes amid rising customer acquisition costs and margin pressures, prompting brands to rethink their reliance on promotional offers to drive sales

29 Oct 2026 9:49 pm
For years, some cancer drugs cost up to 15 times their new price

Of the 397 brands whose price fell, 217 were at least twice as expensive as their revised price, and 120 were at least three times as expensive

29 Oct 2026 9:46 pm
Vedanta Oil & Gas posts net profit of 746 cr in Q2 FY27

Vedantas consolidated total income stood at Rs 2,628 crore in Q2 FY27 compared to Rs 2,658 crore in Q1 FY27 and Rs 2,431 crore in Q2 FY26

29 Oct 2026 9:45 pm
Brigade Enterprises Q2 profit rises 29% to 219 crore, revenue falls 12%

During the quarter, the company launched projects spanning 2.4 million sq ft, with a gross development value (GDV) of approximately 3,000 crore

29 Oct 2026 9:31 pm
Suryoday SFB PAT more than doubles in Q2 FY27

The companys other incomes which include fees and investments increased 58.4 per cent% to 126.5 crore in the quarter ended September 2026, from 79.8 crore

29 Oct 2026 9:30 pm
PI Industries to launch insecticide Pioxaniliprole this rabi season in India

The pesticide can help fight Fall Armywork, a major pest that damages Maize from inside

29 Oct 2026 9:27 pm
Fino Payments Bank reports net loss of 20.9 crore in Q2FY27

Other income declined 24 per cent y-o-y to Rs 259 crore against Rs 340 crore in the year ago quarter

29 Oct 2026 9:25 pm
Star Health CFO Nilesh Kambli says insurance distribution rule changes not to cause much disruption

Many group health insurance businesses may shift to retail on the bancassurance channel if the proposed changes take effect in their current form, Kambli says

29 Oct 2026 9:11 pm
Cognizant cuts growth guidance despite industry-beating growth in September quarter

Cognizant beats quarterly growth but cuts full-year 2026 guidance amid stable macro, rising discretionary risks, and restructuring costs.

29 Oct 2026 9:05 pm
Stock against shock

India should move fast to boost strategic oil reserves

29 Oct 2026 8:57 pm
SC says Karnataka legislature cannot validate recruitment process held corrupt by courts

The court highlighted how the State government constantly changed its position over a decade depending on the hues and colours in the changing times

29 Oct 2026 8:56 pm
IKEA to open second Bengaluru store on Nov 5 as it shifts to smaller city outlets

The 80,000-sq-ft store at Purva Zentech on Kanakapura Main Road will offer over 5,200 products, with the full range of more than 7,000 products available to order

29 Oct 2026 8:47 pm
NSE flags brokers for MTF lapses, client fund violations and cybersecurity gaps

Inspection findings include inadequate margins, ineligible securities and unauthorised trading by agents

29 Oct 2026 8:46 pm
Virat Kohli increases stake in Agilitas Sports to 6.4%

Kohli will continue as co-founder of one8 and remain closely involved in building the brand

29 Oct 2026 8:39 pm
KMF hikes Nandini milk prices by 8 a litre from November 1

Of the 8 increase, 7 will go to the farmers, and 1 will to the KMF

29 Oct 2026 8:34 pm
Fed rate hold offers little comfort to Indian markets as two members seek a hike

Analysts say the split vote keeps the risk of tighter US monetary policy alive, with foreign fund flows, rupee and Nifty volatility in focus

29 Oct 2026 8:32 pm
SEBI makes direct mutual fund plans default, pushes transparency on costs and commissions

Investors choosing regular plans must be informed of higher expenses, while distributors expect limited impact, Says SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

29 Oct 2026 8:30 pm
Jaishankar likely to meet Rubio on G20 sidelines, but trade deal remains elusive

US has been pushing for an interim pact ahead of mid-term polls, but its tariff and farm-market access terms not acceptable to New Delhi, sources say

29 Oct 2026 8:30 pm
Patented, single source cancer drug prices remain unchanged under 30% margin cap, NPPA data shows

The findings raise questions about the extent to which the measure will bring down the cost of newer, patented cancer treatments.

29 Oct 2026 8:28 pm
13 of 19 sub-services sector clocked double digit growth in August

Top sub-sectors reporting strong growth in August 2026 were retail trade (19.9 per cent), real estate (17.6 per cent), repair services (17.6 per cent), insurance (16.5 per cent) and banking (14.9 per cent)

29 Oct 2026 8:26 pm
LANXESS, BPCL partner for advanced industrial lubricants

The MoU establishes a non-exclusive framework for evaluating technical and commercial opportunities aimed at developing innovative lubricant solutions

29 Oct 2026 8:11 pm
SC shocked at why people still fall for digital arrest scams

A visibly anguished CJI said warnings against digital arrest scams were splashed on every media, including online and news agencies, besides the repeated orders passed by the Supreme Court itself

29 Oct 2026 8:05 pm
Noel Tata retires from Trent, to step down from other key group companies on Nov 12

Trent named Bahram Vakil to succeed him as chair, with Tata serving as Chairman Emeritus.

29 Oct 2026 7:56 pm
This Diwali, pricey dry fruits could usher in different mix in gift boxes

Prices of pistachios have increased by 30-40 per cent, while almond rates are up 20% with marginal rise in other commodities

29 Oct 2026 7:38 pm
Bharat RE Summit to explore financing mechanisms, bridge funding gap: MNRE Secretary

The BRESE 2026 is scheduled to be held in the national capital from November 2-5

29 Oct 2026 7:37 pm
FICCI names Sanmar Group chairman Vijay Sankar President-Elect for 2026-27

Currently the Senior Vice President of FICCI, Sankar will succeed Anant Goenka as President of the apex business chamber in November

29 Oct 2026 7:30 pm
ANSR eyes IPO in 2027 amid strong GCC growth prospects

GCCs step up AI hiring as demand for AI talent rises 45%; GCC industry projected to reach $100 billion by 2030

29 Oct 2026 7:23 pm
Indias LPG demand likely to fall by 100,000 b/d in 2026

Global gasoline demand is also forecasted to decline by 330,000 b/d in 2026, a downward revision of 450,000 b/d from the pre-conflict outlook

29 Oct 2026 7:12 pm
29 Oct 2026 7:12 pm
Learn, Earn, Flourish: Dr Reddys blueprint for workforce transformation

Selected youth receive a stipend and hostel facilities and can pursue their studies while working, eventually earning degrees in pharmacy, engineering, sciences or other specialisations required for manufacturing operations

29 Oct 2026 7:00 pm
Adani group, IHCL to develop eight airport hotels

The partnership will add 2,000 rooms across various brands over the next 3-4 years

29 Oct 2026 6:57 pm
India has not compromised farmers interests in US trade deal, says Piyush Goyal

Minister said final terms will give India a strong comparative advantage; expects deal to be celebrated by the public

29 Oct 2026 6:51 pm
Equity LTCG tax cut could revive FPI flows, support rupee

The government will have to balance the potential revenue loss against fiscal constraints, and its broader objective of converging taxation across asset classes

29 Oct 2026 6:48 pm
BAE Systems tweaks BvS 10 All-Terrain Vehicle for Indian Armys high-altitude needs

L&T is doing the licence production of the BvS 10 Sindhu at its Armoured Systems Complex, Hazira, Gujarat, on the basis of the ToT by the BAE Systems

29 Oct 2026 6:43 pm
Karnataka sugarcane farmers urge Ramesh Chand panel to fix ex-field pricing for FRP

A section of the growers says they should receive the full government-announced price at their farm gate without any deductions towards harvesting and transportation costs by the factories

29 Oct 2026 6:39 pm
V-Guard PAT surges 71% in Q2 FY27 to over 111 cr

V-Guards revenue from operations grows 38.2% to 1,852.89 crore in Q2 FY27

29 Oct 2026 6:27 pm
Over one-third of Indias tech workers get no hike or face pay cuts: Blind survey

Overall, 63 per cent are dissatisfied, including 47 per cent who are very dissatisfied with the lack of hikes

29 Oct 2026 6:24 pm
Axiro Semiconductor announces investment in ThinSiC

Axiro entered into a long-term commercial partnership to support the development and commercialisation of ThinSiCs silicon carbide power device technology

29 Oct 2026 5:25 pm
Nifty surges past 22,900, Sensex jumps 905 points as Fed pause, crude dip lift sentiment

India VIX declines over 6% to around 15.14, signalling a meaningful easing in near-term volatility expectations

29 Oct 2026 5:16 pm
Report highlights nutrition affordability gap, supply chain challenges in Indias food system

The KPMG report on Future of food system: Preparting for the next frontier has identified six levels for transformation

29 Oct 2026 5:07 pm
Sumitomo Mitsui Bank partners to invest in One Planet Partners first P-E fund

The partnership targets to deploy over 3,000 crore and plans its first close by 2027

29 Oct 2026 5:01 pm
Tamil Nadu Cabinet clears incentives for eight industrial projects worth 3,767 crore

The proposed projects span emerging sectors, including technical textiles, aerospace and defence, life sciences and electronics, among others, according to sources

29 Oct 2026 4:49 pm
Adani Airports, IHCL to develop eight hotels with over 2,000 rooms across four cities

The agreement combines Adanis airport-linked property development with IHCLs hotel operations, expanding hospitality facilities across four major Indian airport cities.

29 Oct 2026 4:36 pm