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Karnataka flags ethanol levels crossing the permissible 20% limit in petrol samples

Tests detect ethanol levels up to 31.2 per cent, raising mileage concerns

6 Nov 2026 7:56 pm
West Asia conflict brings together India, EU to enhance wind energy trade

While India provides manufacturing scale and cost effectiveness, EU brings in the technology know-how

6 Nov 2026 7:53 pm
Retail inflation may breach 6% in October amid rising food prices

Statistics Ministry will formally release the retail inflation data on November 12

6 Nov 2026 7:05 pm
Gujarat Pipavav Port pushes liquid jetty commissioning to March-April 2027, cites construction delays

The company has raised its container traffic growth outlook to 8-10% for FY27 following a surge in trans-shipment cargo linked to the conflict in West Asia

6 Nov 2026 4:22 pm
KPI Green Energy energises 49.7 MW solar capacity in Gujarat

KPI Green Energy has energised an extra 49.7 MWp of its 250/350 MWp solar project and 121.8 MWp of its 370/677 MWp hybrid project at Bharuch

6 Nov 2026 4:20 pm
MakeMyTrip expands ground transport play with Quick Ride acquisition

The acquisition covers the Quick Ride brand and its ride-pooling business

6 Nov 2026 3:53 pm
3M India profit falls on weaker rupee and rising input costs, shares tumble

Revenue from operations rose 14.7% to 14.52 billion rupees, while expenses increased 21.7%

6 Nov 2026 3:37 pm
Thermax shares fall 20% to 52-week low after Q2 results, JM Financial maintains sell

The company reported a net profit of 114.54 crore in Q2FY27, down from 119.66 crore in Q2FY26.

6 Nov 2026 3:18 pm
LIC expects limited impact from IRDAIs proposed commission caps, says CEO

The insurer says its existing distribution cost controls offer protection, even as it prepares to align certain products with revised norms

6 Nov 2026 3:16 pm
Orthodox tea prices drop at Kochi auctions as buyers look for revival of West Asia buying

The dust market also witnessed a decline, with prices of liquoring teas falling by 2 to 3 per kg

6 Nov 2026 2:31 pm
Govt clears 12 new proposals worth over 7,500 cr under electronics components scheme

The latest approvals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme cover materials and capital goods projects, expanding the schemes reach across the electronics supply chain.

6 Nov 2026 2:10 pm
Tamil Nadu sets up an Investment Promotion Commission under Chief Secretary

The move comes as the State looks to translate investment commitments into actual projects, commercial operations and employment opportunities within predictable timelines

6 Nov 2026 2:09 pm
Gujarat Energy signs 10-yr LNG deal with ADNOC for up to 4 million tonnes

Under the agreement, Gujarat Energy will procure LNG from the international gas portfolio of XRG, ADNOCs international investment company.

6 Nov 2026 2:01 pm
Godrej Agrovet Q2 profit jumps 22% on strong animal nutrition, oil palm sales

Total income rose 17% to 2,995 crore from 2,567.42 crore, while expenses climbed 18% to 2,886.09 crore from 2,450.62 crore

6 Nov 2026 1:53 pm
Why your smartphones and gadgets arent lasting as long as they should

From difficult repairs to rapidly outdated models, planned obsolescence is driving electronic waste and leaving consumers with fewer affordable choices.

6 Nov 2026 1:51 pm
Sensex reclaims 80,000 after March; Nifty tops 24,700 despite global tech rout

Indias relative resilience underpinned by firmer rupee, moderating crude oil prices and sustained foreign institutional investor buying

6 Nov 2026 1:45 pm
6 Nov 2026 1:43 pm
Coforge joins SpaceX partner network to deploy Grok AI tools for enterprises

Coforge will participate as a Transformation Partner, developing industry-specific Grok solutions and deploying them within clients' existing systems and workflows

6 Nov 2026 1:41 pm
Rising feed cost dampen shrimp farmers prospects despite higher volumes

Shrimp feed prices have increased partly due to the impact of El Nio on the availability of key agricultural and marine raw materials.

6 Nov 2026 1:19 pm
Singapore court allows seizure, sale of Tata Power shares in two subsidiaries to enforce 6,113 cr award

The enforcement action follows a failed attempt to overturn arbitration awards linked to a joint coal exploration agreement in Russia

6 Nov 2026 1:16 pm
HDFC Bank shares rally 16% in four sessions, cross 12-lakh-crore market cap

Trading volumes climbed sharply as the stock outperformed the benchmark, while easing selling pressure pointed to improving market participation

6 Nov 2026 12:54 pm
Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production at Texas factory by mid-2027

The proposed production shift comes as the electric vehicle maker places its driverless robotaxi ambitions at the centre of its strategy

6 Nov 2026 12:51 pm
Four in five petrol pumps in Karnataka sold petrol exceeding 20% ethanol limit

The findings follow laboratory testing of fuel samples from various districts, raising questions over compliance with Indias ethanol blending standards

6 Nov 2026 12:40 pm
ADNOC signs 10-year LNG supply agreement with Gujarat Energy

The agreement expands the Abu Dhabi energy giants presence in Indias LNG market, following a $3 billion supply contract with Hindustan Petroleum in January.

6 Nov 2026 12:34 pm
Britannia CEO plays down Reliances pricing threat in Indias biscuit market

Established low-price offerings leave limited room for aggressive discounts, even as competition intensifies and manufacturers grapple with rising input costs

6 Nov 2026 12:31 pm
Diwali sweet boxes faces inflation bite as sugar prices surge 30%

Rising prices of sugar, cooking oil, raisins and nuts are pushing up mithai costs, forcing sweet shops to raise prices or absorb higher input expenses during the festive season.

6 Nov 2026 12:20 pm
Mahindra eyes 12,000 EV sales a month, narrows gap with Tata

The company plans five launches in early 2027, including a NU_IQ-based SUV, an all-new electric SUV, an SUV refresh, the Scorpio Lifestyler pickup, and a new light commercial vehicle

6 Nov 2026 12:15 pm
Mauritius-based investment firm Soach Global founder moots virtual food grain asset

Anubhav Dayal, who sold part of his NSE stakes at 25X, won the third prize in SEBIs Manthan Ideathon for this proposal

6 Nov 2026 12:08 pm
Gokaldas Exports Q2 Results: PAT rises fivefold to 41 crore

The company registers a 13% y-o-y growth in total income to 1,135 crore in the seasonally weak quarter

6 Nov 2026 11:55 am
India offers 20 critical mineral blocks across 8 states in ninth auction tranche

The latest auction covers minerals vital to clean energy, electric mobility, defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing, alongside fresh exploration opportunities

6 Nov 2026 11:55 am
Govt bonds emerge as top Asian performers as oil, Treasury yields decline

The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield was at 7.1973% as of 11:40 a.m. IST, up 2.5 basis point on the day but down about 22 bps for the week, set to be its best week since April.

6 Nov 2026 11:55 am
AI boom turns advanced chip packaging into the next battleground

Chipmakers and equipment manufacturers are accelerating investments in new technologies as packaging capacity struggles to keep pace with demand

6 Nov 2026 11:53 am
Strait of Hormuz crisis: HPCL faces oil tanker booking challenges amid rising risks

Gulf producers have been resorting to shuttling their exports out themselves and transferring the cargo to customers just outside the waterway

6 Nov 2026 11:42 am
X says Delhi Police notices seeking removal of free-speech groups accounts were fake

The platform told a high court that purported takedown orders targeting the Internet Freedom Foundation and SFLC.in were not issued by the police.

6 Nov 2026 11:32 am
M&M shares surge 5% after Q2 results, brokerages maintain bullish outlook

M&Ms farm EBIT margin stood at 16.8%, declining 176 basis points q-o-q, while its auto EBIT margin came in at 7.7%, improving 58 basis points q-o-q

6 Nov 2026 11:25 am
Gold prices may be nearing bottom as World Gold Council sees recovery signals

The councils analysis of historical bear markets points to improving prospects, although a complete washout in speculative positions remains necessary

6 Nov 2026 11:19 am
India must prepare early for ageing population challenge, coercive controls don't work: Experts

India's total fertility rate (TFR) has dropped from 3 to 1.9 since 2003; Laws aimed at limiting population growth have now lost their significance

6 Nov 2026 11:08 am
Andhra Pradesh gets site clearance from Centre for new airports in Kuppam, Srikakulum

The NDA govt draws up a master plan to develop 9 nine new aiports in the State

6 Nov 2026 10:58 am
6 Nov 2026 10:41 am
Auto retail logs second-best October, up 25.05% MoM; over 51% of dealers expect November growth

Dealers anticipate another month of growth, while electric vehicle registrations hit a record as festive demand supports Indias automobile market

6 Nov 2026 10:36 am
First Solars Mark Widmar calls for policy certainty; company to invest another $150 million in India

Investment in technology upgrade underway; company expects cumulative investments to approach $1 billion in the next few years

6 Nov 2026 10:24 am
Auto dealers flag inventory, financing costs as risks to demand: FADA

Passenger vehicle inventory remained at about 43-45 days, well above the body's recommended 21-day level, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said (FADA).

6 Nov 2026 10:21 am
Cohance Lifesciences manufacturing site in Telanganashut after worker dies in accident

The accident occurred during the manufacturing process and exposed an employee on duty at the facility, the company says, without specifying what the employee was exposed to

6 Nov 2026 10:09 am
Rupee falls 9 paise to 94.50 against US dollar in early trade

Overnight gains in crude oil prices and a recovery in the US dollar weighed on rupee, forex traders say

6 Nov 2026 10:06 am
US stocks lose $2.5 trillion as AI investment fears trigger Wall Street sell-off

Investors reversed earlier technology stock gains as concerns over potential policy changes raised questions about future artificial intelligence infrastructure spending

6 Nov 2026 10:00 am
Brent crude tops $100, WTI nears $92 amid fresh Strait of Hormuz attacks

Fresh maritime security concerns in a key global oil transit route lifted crude futures, while regional diplomatic efforts continued to stabilise tensions.

6 Nov 2026 9:54 am
Gold eases on inflation worries from higher oil; US payrolls data in focus

Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,063.39 per ounce by 0248 GMT, but was up 4% so far this week; US gold futures for December delivery dropped 1% to $4,072.90

6 Nov 2026 9:49 am
Trump meets with national security team as US prepares for possible new strikes on Iran: Report

Washington is weighing its next military move as preparations intensify and regional diplomatic concerns mount over a possible escalation involving Iran

6 Nov 2026 9:44 am
Telangana welfare schemes: Revanth Reddy govt to launch saree distribution, free life insurance

The cabinet decides to form separate commissions for SCs and STs

6 Nov 2026 9:36 am