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3 Nov 2026 4:55 pm
Neo raises 6,200 cr from second private credit fund

The fund attracted participation from leading family offices and institutional investors

3 Nov 2026 4:46 pm
India needs 3 national carriers to compete globally: Adani Airports CEO

Arun Bansal stresses protecting domestic airlines and expanding infrastructure for fourfold passenger growth by 2040-45

3 Nov 2026 4:46 pm
Nifty crosses 23,800 for first time since August on falling crude prices, earnings boost

FMCG was the standout sector, gaining over 3 per cent, led by Marico, which jumped 10 per cent to 878.40 after reporting a 29.16 per cent year-on-year rise in Q2FY27 consolidated profit.

3 Nov 2026 4:46 pm
India needs indigenous technologies to ensure energy security: Union Minister Reddy

Minister highlights higher education growth, critical minerals mission and homegrown innovation at NIT Raipur convocation

3 Nov 2026 4:38 pm
Happiest Minds Q2 profit rises 15% to 62 crore; revenue up 12% to 645 crore

Sequentially, profit declined 8%, while revenue rose 2.7%

3 Nov 2026 4:38 pm
Concord Control Systems posts near-doubling of revenue, PAT in H1 FY27

Profit after tax for the six months ended September 30, 2026, rose 94.9 per cent to 31.23 crore from 16.02 crore

3 Nov 2026 4:34 pm
Hit by feed costs, poultry industry seeks duty-free maize imports

Breeders agree to work on a 110 a kg baseline price for live chicken

3 Nov 2026 4:31 pm
Rayzon Solar to commission 5.1 GW TOPCon cell plant in December

The company, with 11.3 GW solar module capacity, plans a 5.1 GW ingot casting and wafer slicing facility by 2028

3 Nov 2026 4:31 pm
AstraZeneca India appoints new MD and Chennai centre head

Naveen Krishna Yamarthi will lead the next phase of GITC Chennais evolution

3 Nov 2026 4:31 pm
Aramco profit beats estimates after refining boom, oil surge

The higher earnings are a boon for the kingdom as it faces waves of attacks from Yemens Houthi militants that are pressuring the economy

3 Nov 2026 4:28 pm
NLC India revisits coal gasification plans; explores lignite, coal-based projects

Renewed interest in coal gasification is outside the companys 50,000 crore plan to develop 18 GW of renewables by 2032, including 3 GWh of BESS

3 Nov 2026 4:24 pm
NABARD chief calls for 9-10% annual growth to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047

While initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana had brought nearly every Indian adult into the formal financial system, the key challenge now was to convert financial access into productive economic activity

3 Nov 2026 4:24 pm
Krystal Integrated Services posts 46% revenue jump in Q2 FY27

Profit after tax rises 42% to 18.67 crore on large orders

3 Nov 2026 4:22 pm
R&D-focused companies deliver 23.5% returns, outperform NSE 500: Monarch AIF

The outperformance was more pronounced among companies that combined higher R&D growth with greater research intensity

3 Nov 2026 4:16 pm
Knowledge Realty Trust posts record Q2 distribution, revenue jumps 13%

The Mumbai-headquartered office REIT declared a record quarterly distribution of 764 crore, an 11 per cent increase year-on-year

3 Nov 2026 4:14 pm
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex jumps 1,225 pts at close, Nifty crosses 23,800; indices rise for 4th straight session

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian shares rose for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, buoyed by strong corporate earnings, easing oil prices and early signs of revival in foreign investor inflows.

3 Nov 2026 4:07 pm
Rupee rises 13 paise to settle at 94.71 against US dollar

A recovery in crucial oil prices due to geopolitical uncertainties capped gains in the Indian currency, according to forex traders.

3 Nov 2026 4:00 pm
Zydus Wellness Q2 profit at 5 crore despite 75% revenue growth; exceptional costs weigh

The relatively modest bottomline came amid exceptional expenses of 3.42 crore during the quarter, including costs related to the liquidation of its subsidiary Naturell (India) Pvt Ltd and the acquisition of Comfort Click Ltd.

3 Nov 2026 4:00 pm
Tamilnadu Petroproducts Q2 net profit almost doubles

The company attributed the performance to stable demand and efficient cost management

3 Nov 2026 3:56 pm
Coonoor Auction: Tea prices rise on blenders support, export demand

Traders attribute the price rise to lower crop arrivals at Sale 44, a seasonal trend generally observed during September and October

3 Nov 2026 3:50 pm
Joy Alukkas announces 100 crore allocation to strengthen charitable initiatives

The allocation will be utilised to expand charitable activities, strengthen infrastructure and provide financial assistance to communities in need

3 Nov 2026 3:36 pm
Banks overtake NBFCs in gold loans outstanding

Retail and personal loans remained a major area of NBFC activity, with outstanding credit reaching 19.26 lakh crore, against 66.64 lakh crore for banks

3 Nov 2026 3:32 pm
IndiGo eyes deeper airline partnerships for long-haul push

Market access, rather than financial investment, to drive commercial tie-ups as airline prepares for A350 operations

3 Nov 2026 3:26 pm
Amazon clocks over 50% growth in shopping volumes during its Great Indian Festival

One in two products delivered within minutes through Amazon Now, 70% of consumer visits came from beyond metros

3 Nov 2026 3:16 pm
India aiming to achieve 3 lakh crore defence production, 50K crore defence exports by 2029: Rajnath

Strategic autonomy and indigenous technological capabilities are essential to safeguarding national security, he said.

3 Nov 2026 3:11 pm
Coonoor tea prices rise on blenders support, export demand

Traders attribute the price rise to lower crop arrivals at Sale 44, a seasonal trend generally observed during September and October

3 Nov 2026 2:57 pm
Air India targets international market share, plans more wide-body orders

Long-haul business could lead group growth; airline strengthens overseas sales and rebalances hubs

3 Nov 2026 2:56 pm
India has earned world's trust, nations keen to forge trade agreements: Piyush Goyal

India is aggressively pursuing preferential market access for its key export sectors, including textiles, pharmaceuticals, footwear, etc., Goyal says

3 Nov 2026 2:55 pm
Never a good strategy to compete with your customers: AAHL CEO on airline business

He also made it clear that AAHL and Adani Group should be segregated in this context

3 Nov 2026 2:31 pm
Thiruvananthapuram airport records highest-ever domestic cargo volume in October

The airport handled 444 metric tonnes of cargo, surpassing its previous record as businesses and logistics partners increasingly use its domestic cargo network.

3 Nov 2026 2:31 pm
SBI reports 14% increase in Q2FY27 standalone net profit at 23,038 cr

Net interest income grows 15% year-on-year to 49,143 crore, while exceptional gains from stake sales boost quarterly earnings.

3 Nov 2026 2:21 pm
India has never allowed import of GM products, will not do so in future: Goyal

Addressing students of Kirori Mal College here, Goyal also said that dairy sector is very sensitive in the country and India has never given any duty concessions in any free trade agreement in this sector

3 Nov 2026 2:21 pm
Gold demand down 30% in September quarter as high prices hurt jewellery sales

Demand recovery seen in the December quarter on softer prices, festive buying and extended wedding season

3 Nov 2026 2:21 pm
RBI eases services export reporting compliance for individual exporters, issues notification

Any individuals earning income from overseas clients will not have to submit an EDF separately if they provide the required payment-related information to their bank

3 Nov 2026 2:07 pm
3 Nov 2026 1:47 pm
3 Nov 2026 1:47 pm
Amara Raja, Motherson and Belrise chart new growth paths in auto supply chain

Amara Raja expands into automotive services; Belrise licenses weight-saving tech; Motherson partners with NTU to accelerate curing, cut costs

3 Nov 2026 1:45 pm
Marico bets on 1,012-cr Plix deal for 20,000-cr revenue goal

Marico has raised its stake in Plix owner Satiya Nutraceuticals to 84.09% through a 1,012-crore acquisition as it pursues digital-first profitability, AI-led distribution and international diversification

3 Nov 2026 1:44 pm
Waaree Energies doubles Texas solar module manufacturing capacity to 3.2 GW

The two new manufacturing lines, each with an annual capacity of 800 MW, began commercial production on October 29

3 Nov 2026 1:38 pm
Nifty tops 23,600 at midday as Banks, Telecom lead broad rally

Market breadth on the BSE was firmly positive, with 2,580 stocks advancing against 1,587 declining and 228 unchanged, out of 4,395 stocks traded

3 Nov 2026 1:28 pm
Sonowal says one Indian seafarer killed after vessel hit off Oman coast

Shipping minister reports an Indian seafarer died after MSV Al Jusufi struck by unknown object near Oman; 13 rescued, repatriation planned

3 Nov 2026 1:26 pm
Ola raises 600 crore as SoftBank sells rights, registrations fall

Shareholders still owe 400 crore as registrations fall despite a growing electric two-wheeler market. SoftBank and promoter-linked entities have reduced or transferred their entitlements.

3 Nov 2026 1:24 pm
Choice International posts record quarter, stock holds gain as NH Investment Funds land

Net profit after tax rose 23% year-on-year to 69.47 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, with a PAT margin of 18.33%; EBITDA came in at 130.63 crore, reflecting a margin of 34.47%

3 Nov 2026 1:23 pm
SC posts pleas challenging validity of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 to January 21 next year

A bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale asked the parties in the case to complete the pleadings in the matter by December 31.

3 Nov 2026 1:23 pm
Tata Projects bags major contract for global automaker's Maharashtra plant

The work covers three critical packages: the assembly shop, press and weld shop and utility and support buildings

3 Nov 2026 1:21 pm
Disney plans thousands of layoffs, targeting 20% cost savings

The company has promised double-digit growth in adjusted earnings per share in the current fiscal year

3 Nov 2026 1:17 pm
Chhattisgarh targets 15,000 MW green energy capacity by 2030; showcases investment opportunities at BRESE 2026

State plans 1.33 lakh crore in renewable energy investments as it looks to raise green powers share in electricity demand to over 45%.

3 Nov 2026 1:02 pm
AI driven productivity could expand Indias GDP: Cognizant

The model also indicates a theoretical upper bound of $830 billion annually, assuming widespread adoption of AI across the entire workforce and full translation of productivity gains into economic output

3 Nov 2026 1:00 pm
Asian Paints surges 2.7% as investors rush ahead of dividend ex-date

The stock remains well below its 52-week high of 2,985.70 hit in December 2025, and is down roughly 12.5% year-to-date

3 Nov 2026 12:58 pm