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Content creators have followed celebrities into consumer businesses to cut dependence on brand partnerships, but a large audience is no guarantee of success. For newer entrants, high upfront costs and the ability to generate repeat purchases remain key tests of business sustainability. 

ASM International NV increased its revenue target for next year by about 24%, setting up the chip-equipment maker to hit its 2030 goal three years ahead of schedule, on a surge in sales linked to AI investments.

Hrithik Roshan's HRX grew from a fitness-inspired clothing label into a brand spanning apparel, footwear and more. Its partnership with Myntra, mass-market pricing and focus on product quality helped it scale, with reported revenue exceeding 1,500 crore.

Tata Motors bid for Italian truckmaker Iveco cleared the 80% acceptance threshold, with 87.81% of common shares tendered by the October 26 deadline. The deal, valued at about EUR 3.8 billion, would expand Tatas global commercial vehicle business.

The fund has reportedly secured 250-300 crore in commitments and plans to back 25-28 early-stage startups, with its first close targeted for January 2027

Bhopal's Kachra Cafe lets residents exchange recyclable household waste for food, drinks and essentials. Led by Anjeeta Sabhlok with the municipal corporation, the initiative has reportedly sent more than 45 tonnes of waste for recycling in eight months.

The drug pricing regulator has slashed retail prices of 543 formulations across 137 non-scheduled cancer medicines, with some cuts exceeding 90% under a trade margin rationalisation framework. 

The Noida Metro Rail Corporation will reduce peak-hour train intervals from 7 minutes 30 seconds to 6 minutes 35 seconds from November 1, 2026. The corporation is also considering extending late-night services, subject to operational feasibility.

Akshit Choudhary is a chartered accountant with more than 15 years of professional experience across banking, financial services, auditing, treasury and business operations. Choudhary will take over as CFO from Madhaw Chandra Jha with effect from November 1, 2026.

The TVS family succession dispute has moved toward litigation, with both camps filing caveats in multiple courts to prevent rulings without hearing their arguments. The dispute involves Venu Srinivasan, his wife Mallika and their children, amid unresolved questions over family wealth and ownership.

L&T reported 1.48 trillion in new orders during the quarter, over a fourth more than the same period last year, taking its consolidated orderbook to a record 8.5 trillionan impressive feat given that war-torn West Asis is its biggest market outside India.

Bengalurus Kempegowda International Airport is trialling Digi Yatra for eligible passengers on select international departures. Trials are available on the Beta app, with a regular-app rollout planned for November 1, 2026.

The Punjab-based company explores air taxis, medical evacuations and cargo transport; the aircraft requires further testing and regulatory approvals before commercial operations.

Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), neither the CoC nor the resolution applicant can withdraw the approved resolution merely by stating that certain developments have made the transaction less attractive, rules the SC.

Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to eligible employees in the US, the UK, Canada and India as it reshapes its workforce amid rising AI investments. Heres what the offer means, who qualifies, the reported severance benefits and how Indian employees, particularly H-1B holders, could be affected.

Indias largest carmaker reported a third straight quarterly decline in profit as rising input costs squeezed margins, even as sales volumes grew 27%.

Yes Bank's AT-1 bondholders said many investors had relied on their retirement savings, including provident fund and gratuity, to purchase the bonds. Twelve members died during the court proceedings, according to its submissions.

The Tata Motors-owned carmaker expects local assembly to cut Defender SUV prices by up to 20% as it seeks to narrow the gap with Mercedes-Benz and BMW in Indias luxury car market.

Risks spelled out for Anthropic investors include blowback from runaway AI

Located in Deira, Dubai Gold District was launched in January 2026 to bring gold and jewellery businesses, bullion trading, wholesale operations and investment activities together in one destination.

Larsen & Toubro's (L&T) order inflows rose 28% to 1.48 lakh crore in July-September 2026 with international orders making up 63% of the total.

Demand for sweets, dairy products, edible oils, spices and other food items rises during the festive season, increasing the risk of adulteration and the circulation of products that do not meet prescribed quality standards.

Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have sought higher-power outdoor transmissions to expand broadband reach, but concerns over satellite interference remain unresolved.

Bengaluru-based Nova Spectral AI raised $2.25 million to develop short-wave infrared sensor chips in India. Using colloidal quantum dots, the startup aims to make sensors up to 100 times cheaper than conventional models, with a field-ready prototype planned within 18 months.

The global private equity firm secured nearly $27 billion for its flagship GPE XI fund alongside $3 billion for a new mid-market strategy, backed by strong realizations of $13 billion in 2026.

Maruti Suzuki saw small car sales increasing 35.9% in Q2 FY27 and SUV sales by 68.2% with demand continuing to outpace supply.

Bengaluru-based preventive health startup Cent raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Blume Ventures and South Park Commons. It plans to invest in research, AI radiology and screening technology, and expand from three centres to 710 across Bengaluru, Mumbai and Gurugram by mid-2027.

A distribution overhaul has helped make growth businesses a key engine for Tata Consumer Products. The company is expanding AI tools across sales and tea production, while price hikes and premium products support growth despite inflation and softer demand.

Diwali is driving a push into high-end mithai, with boxes priced up to 21,000 and brands blending traditional sweets with premium ingredients and contemporary flavours. However, premium mithai is still a tiny share of Indias sweets market.

Microsofts new Voluntary Exit Offer has prompted investor Muthukrishnan Dhandapani to warn of further tech-sector job losses and economic fallout. He urged workers to avoid major investments and maintain savings, saying the transition to new opportunities could be painful.

Porsche AGs profitability held up despite another sharp decline in vehicle sales, as demand for 911 sports cars and high-priced derivatives helped cushion the slump in China and weaker factory utilization.

Analysts estimate HULs July-September revenue at 17,582 crore and net profit at 2,784 crore. Higher raw material costs could pressure margins, while price increases may affect volumes. 

Noel Tata has challenged Tata Sons resolution to reappoint N Chandrasekaran for five years from February 2027, arguing it was not properly placed on the agenda and lacked required committee recommendations and affirmative votes. He has also requested an unedited recording of the board meeting.

While the Abu Dhabi asset manager sees strong long-term macro tailwinds in India, it warns that elevated asset valuations demand a selective and price-conscious approach.

Anthropics IPO filing has put a spotlight on its founding team. Five of the AI companys seven co-founders hold more shares than CEO Dario Amodei. Here is a look at their roles, backgrounds, and stakes in the firm.

The minutes misrepresented his objections and omitted mention of two key conditions agreed by board members, Noel Tata wrote. However, Tata Sons did not make the changes requested, and made a statutory filing about the reappointment.

The Delhi Development Authority discusses transport expansion under the Master Plan for Delhi 2047 to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity.

The caf, located in the check-in area of Terminal 3, aims to make essential food and beverage options more affordable for travellers who often face higher prices at airport restaurants and retail outlets.

A advocacy group has questioned Medanta chairman Naresh Trehan's appointment to a government panel reviewing pharmaceutical marketing rules, citing potential conflicts of interest and past concerns over hospital medicine prices. 

V Narayanan stated that the space agency would significantly expand its operations, with four functional launch pads planned by 2029.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Arvind Limiteds new garment manufacturing unit in Varanasi. The facility is expected to boost Uttar Pradeshs textile industry, create jobs with a predominantly women-led workforce, and connect local garment production with international markets.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority is penalising restaurants for automatically adding service charges to bills, ruling that defaulting to an opt-out system unfairly forces consumers to pay unless they actively demand removal.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says the company is sacrificing short-term Cloud revenue to give DeepMind the computing power needed for advanced AI research. He also warned that limited capacity could make new customer requests for 2027 difficult to fulfil.

Instacart is exploring a possible sale and has held preliminary discussions with Uber and DoorDash, as per a report. A deal could value the company at $16 billion to $17 billion, but talks are ongoing, no agreement is guaranteed, and regulators could scrutinize a transaction.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said large NBFCs and core investment companies with direct or indirect access to public funds must register with the central bank. Since Tata Sons is classified as an upper-layer NBFC, the RBI rejected its attempt to surrender its licence, making a public listing likely.

Madhya Pradesh has transferred 317.86 crore in Rabi 202526 crop insurance payouts to eligible farmers under PMFBY, benefiting nearly 16.70 lakh applicants. Details here.

An alleged apology letter issued by Etihad has emerged on X. The company has offered a 75% refund to the affected passengers. Check out rules by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).