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Escorts Kubota Q2 results: Profit drops to 250 crore as rising costs squeeze tractor margins

Escorts Kubotas Q2 FY27 revenue from operations rises 16.2% to 3,243 crore, while total expenses jump 21.2% year-on-year

2 Nov 2026 4:40 pm
Aurionpro Solutions posts 16% revenue growth in Q2, but profits slide

The margin pressure stems from expenses growing faster than revenue. Total expenses rose 20.3% year-on-year in Q2

2 Nov 2026 4:27 pm
Rupee ends little changed as traders stay cautious despite oil, dollar drop

The rupee closed at 94.90 per dollar, little changed from its close at 94.95 in the previous session

2 Nov 2026 4:00 pm
IIT Madras DMST to Host Partnering for Life Pharmaceutical Industry Meet on December 1

The event aims to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial biotechnology, an event note said.

2 Nov 2026 3:44 pm
In a first, MoD awards 53,866 cr indigenous corvette contracts to GRSE & GSL via competitive bidding

The Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) will construct five corvettes, while GSL the remaining three, said the MoD

2 Nov 2026 3:28 pm
2 Nov 2026 3:22 pm
Hikal inks a multi-year global CDMO contract with Europe-based agrochem company

Commercial launch of the product is expected by end FY 202627, the company said, adding that volumes are anticipated to grow as the regulatory approvals come in from global markets

2 Nov 2026 2:55 pm
Saint-Gobain India collaborates with IIT Madras to establish next-generation research labs

The outcomes planned from the labs include developing practical solutions for the built environment, supporting the construction industrys transition towards smarter infrastructure and lower-carbon building materials

2 Nov 2026 2:43 pm
Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers opens its largest showroom in Coimbatore

The brands largest store in Tamil Nadu, the new showroom spans three floors, with each level dedicated to a distinct jewellery category

2 Nov 2026 1:49 pm
Tilaknagar Industries slides 2% post Q2 results; brokerages stay bullish despite margin miss

The stock is well off its 52-week high of 607.80 hit in September and is now down over 10 per cent in the past year, though it remains up 120 per cent over three years.

2 Nov 2026 1:49 pm
Modi Naturals targets 500 crore consumer business with push into foods, snacks

The company plans to leverage its retail distribution network of over 50,000 outlets, supported by more than 450 distributors, along with its growing quick-commerce presence to drive the next phase of growth.

2 Nov 2026 1:46 pm
LPG consumption hits 8-month high in October

LPG usage by the worlds second largest consumer rose by roughly 2.8% on a monthly basis

2 Nov 2026 1:28 pm
Nifty holds Sept highs at midday; Reliance surges 7.4%, IT stocks drag

Broad-based buying lifted Indian equities, with energy stocks outperforming as investors assessed global market weakness, crude oil prices and technical levels

2 Nov 2026 1:26 pm
Ambuja Cements plans 30-MTPA expansion, targets 155-MTPA capacity by FY30

The company plans to invest 14,500 cr in the latest round of expansion

2 Nov 2026 1:18 pm
Ambuja Cements plans 14,500-crore expansion to boost capacity to 155 mtpa

The expansion comes amid rising infrastructure and housing demand, with cement makers investing in plants and grinding units across regional markets.

2 Nov 2026 12:15 pm
Bitcoins resilience after Binance hack masks market jitters

The tokens resilience has widely been attributed to the swift response from Binance, which promised from the start to cover all losses

2 Nov 2026 12:08 pm
Varun Beverages climbs 1.6% as analysts back volume story despite margin squeeze

The move comes a trading session after the PepsiCo bottler reported its Q3CY26 results on October 30. The stock remains well off its 52-week high of 555.80 hit in June, and is down about 19 per cent year-to-date.

2 Nov 2026 11:57 am
Indias manufacturing PMI eases to 54.7 in October as export orders hit six-month high

Stronger overseas demand, easing input costs and rising factory inventories supported continued expansion, even as business confidence weakened during the month.

2 Nov 2026 11:52 am
Aditya Birla Capital stock ticks up as brokerages back Q2FY27 beat with Buy calls

Aditya Birla Capitals consolidated revenue grew 31% y-o-y to approximately 165 billion in Q2FY27, while consolidated profit after tax climbed 38% y-o-y to around 12.9 billion

2 Nov 2026 11:52 am
HDFC Capital, DivyaSree Developers set up 1,500 crore fund to build housing projects in South India

The partnership will provide DivyaSree growth capital to support the acquisition and development of residential projects over the next three to four years with the potential revenue of 6,750 crore

2 Nov 2026 11:07 am
Gulf states fear fierce Iran retaliation if US strikes

Fresh fighting would inflict further damage on a region battered by months of war

2 Nov 2026 10:54 am
Coal India unit South Eastern Coalfields files forIPO

The offering will consist entirely of shares sold by parent Coal India, with no fresh issuance, according to the draft prospectus filed with the SEBI

2 Nov 2026 10:32 am
PhonePe Invest witnesses 50% growth in new customer additions

PhonePe Invest users can seamlessly import holdings from all demat accounts and view their consolidated portfolio in one place

2 Nov 2026 10:22 am
IDBI Bank sale: More skeletons may be waiting to tumble, says EAS Sarma

It is laughable the Centre should have no trust in itself or LIC in managing IDBI, but instead look to a foreign firm that repatriates profits earned here from public deposits and investment abroad

2 Nov 2026 9:28 am
Karnataka Industries Minister refutes claims of Honda exit

Responding to Kumaraswamys allegations on Sunday, Patil said Honda had been allotted 135 acres of land in phases at Narasapura in Kolar district since 2011

2 Nov 2026 9:05 am
Rupee's surprise Friday recovery faces test from weak peers, fragile risk

The rupee is expected to open largely flat at 94.94-94.98 to the US dollar on Monday, per traders

2 Nov 2026 8:53 am
Ice loss impacts this year a wake-up call for world leaders ahead of COP31: ICCI chief scientist

Sea ice loss can also contribute to extreme weather, including droughts, floods and wildfires that parts of the world witnessed this summer

2 Nov 2026 8:47 am
India bonds poised to gain as oil slips; US midterms in focus

The benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yield is seen trading in a 7.35%-7.39% range

2 Nov 2026 8:46 am
Stock selloff eases in Asian trade, oil declines: Markets wrap

Brent crude fell 1.5% to about $111.71 a barrel following reports that Trump wants to give diplomacy more time before deciding whether to resume strikes on Iran following Tuesdays midterm elections

2 Nov 2026 8:39 am
Magnificent Seven debt surges 45% to $578 billion, raising AI investment risks

SBI Research has flagged growing financial vulnerabilities in the technology sector, citing borrowing costs, bond yields and rising infrastructure commitments

2 Nov 2026 8:35 am
Serving engineered precision on a gourmet plate

How an auto industry leader cracked the code to mass-producing heritage culinary flavours

2 Nov 2026 8:14 am
The concert economy hits a high note

From selling tickets to building experiences and engagement, the live entertainment scene is changing the beat

2 Nov 2026 8:13 am
A carbon-silica bond with benefits safe drug delivery to lungs

How IIT-Kanpur scientists baked carbon into silica to negate toxic side-effects

2 Nov 2026 8:12 am
Data centre biz: Whats in it for India?

Report flags mismatch between the countrys hyperscaler build-out and domestic demand for AI servers

2 Nov 2026 8:11 am
Cruising to a million bon voyages

Operators and ports draw up expansion plans as India targets doubling cruise passenger traffic by 2029

2 Nov 2026 8:10 am
India likely to meet FY27 fiscal deficit target of 4.3% despite energy price risks

Strong corporate tax receipts and controlled subsidy spending are supporting the Centres fiscal position, even as energy-related risks persist

2 Nov 2026 7:57 am
Trump says he may become Mr. Veto if Democrats win US midterm elections

The Presidents remarks come as Republicans face a challenging election campaign amid voter concerns over living costs and the Iran war

2 Nov 2026 7:44 am
Nifty likely to open 200 points higher as Reliance results, auto sales lift sentiment

Investors will track corporate earnings, foreign fund flows and global developments as domestic equities enter the new trading month.

2 Nov 2026 7:28 am
Stocks to watch today: Vodafone, NCC, Waaree Renewable, Affle, CDSL and more

Corporate developments span acquisitions, major order wins, capacity expansion and regulatory action, with Vodafone, Affle, NCC, Waaree Renewable, KIMS, CDSL, EKI Energy Services and several other companies announcing key business updates and operational developments

2 Nov 2026 7:08 am
Oil prices fall over 1% as Iran-Qatar talks raise hopes of diplomatic progress

Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran conflict offered some relief to oil markets, although supply disruptions and geopolitical risks persisted.

2 Nov 2026 6:57 am
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Shyam Metalics and Energy

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The stock of Shyam Metalics and Energy has been in a steady uptrend since April. The Uptrend was established on the back of the support at 750. A couple of weeks back, the stock broke out of a key resistance at 1,110 and rose to mark a fresh high of 1,240.

2 Nov 2026 6:34 am
Fair price in times of sickness

Will a rate display board guarantee access to affordable care at hospitals?

1 Nov 2026 11:53 pm
US midterms: Republican victory could hurt India on H-1B visas, tariffs

The outcome could also shape Washingtons trade negotiations with New Delhi and influence President Trumps freedom to take military decisions

1 Nov 2026 11:51 pm
Specialised, lifelong care hubs for sickle cell disease

India has the highest burden of sickle cell disease outside Africa

1 Nov 2026 11:51 pm
Gene editing for children with inherited blood disorders

UK regulator okays extending Casgevy use to children aged five and above

1 Nov 2026 11:46 pm
Protecting pregnant women, newborns and kids from extreme heat impacts

UN bodies launch priority indicators to track health impacts of heat on pregnant women, newborns and children

1 Nov 2026 11:44 pm
Diabetes: Act early

World Diabetes Day November 14

1 Nov 2026 11:42 pm
A golden hour protocol for Good Samaritanism

Integrating isolated trauma care initiatives into a system that reliably saves lives

1 Nov 2026 11:41 pm