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Centre releases 1.09 lakh crore in additional tax devolution to States

The additional allocation comes ahead of the festival season, giving State governments more resources to meet development and expenditure requirements.

31 Oct 2026 10:24 pm
Brigade Hotel Ventures: Why it is time to check in small

After a steep correction since its IPO, improving profitability, healthier finances and attractive valuation offer long-term investors an opportunity

31 Oct 2026 9:57 pm
Balancing growth and stability

Edelweiss Equity Savings Funds calibrated mix of equity, arbitrage and debt supports steady long-term performance

31 Oct 2026 9:54 pm
Mastering Derivatives: Cost of exercising ITM calls

Here are two new reasons why it is optimal to close your ITM calls on stocks before expiry.

31 Oct 2026 9:52 pm
Tech Query: Sundram Fasteners, HDB Financial Services, Sterlite Technologies, Techno Electric & Engineering Company What is the outlook? Where are these stocks headed?

We look at the prospects of Sundram Fasteners, HDB Financial Services, Sterlite Technologies, and Techno Electric & Engineering Company

31 Oct 2026 9:51 pm
Tamil Nadu industries minister Keerthana to undertake official visit to Germany from Nov 1

The visit comes at a key moment in India-EU economic relations, following the conclusion of negotiations on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement

31 Oct 2026 9:39 pm
Flipkart says it has robust governance as some staff face probe over alleged seller kickbacks

The employees allegedly exploited Flipkarts B2B operations taking cuts from vendors in exchange for preferential treatment

31 Oct 2026 8:57 pm
31 Oct 2026 8:15 pm
Amid price rise, Indian govt doubles weekly wheat auction quantity

cap stays. Weekly auction allocation raised to 1.99 lakh tonnes; experts doubt impact as maximum purchase limit per bidder remains unchanged

31 Oct 2026 8:11 pm
AICTE launches four schemes to fund infrastructure, practical learning in technical institutions

The four schemes are IDEA Lab, Grant for Organizing Conference (GOC), Modernization and Re-structuring for Outcome Based System (MODROBS), and the Margdarshan Scheme

31 Oct 2026 7:58 pm
NTPC posts net profit of 7,351 Cr in Q2 FY27

he net profit of the countrys largest power generator rose by 7 per cent on a sequential basis

31 Oct 2026 7:20 pm
Birla Corporation Q2 profit plunges 58.9% to 37 crore on higher input costs

Higher clinker, power and fuel expenses weighed on profitability, even as cement sales volumes increased and premium product sales recorded growth

31 Oct 2026 7:04 pm
Marketing industry leaders and experts explore AI impact at VIT Chennai Marketing Conclave

The event, held under the theme Imagining the Future, featured three panels and two fireside chats, aiming to connect industry insights with practical marketing strategies

31 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
Aditya Birla Group plans further investments in Uttar Pradesh, says Kumar Mangalam Birla

Speaking at IIT (BHU)s convocation, Birla highlighted the importance of research partnerships, continuous learning and greater opportunities for young graduates

31 Oct 2026 6:23 pm
Ambuja Neotia, IHCL to invest up to 3,000 crore in 9 hospitality projects in Bengal

Upcoming projects spread across Kolkata, Raichak, Digha, Siliguri, Lataguri, Kalimpong and Darjeeling, Ambuja Neotia Group chairman says

31 Oct 2026 6:09 pm
Acme Universal Safezone 9 posts 7 crore H1 profit as revenue rises 16%

The industrial safety footwear maker reported improved financial performance in its first results since listing on the BSE SME platform last month

31 Oct 2026 5:34 pm
CDSL Q2 results: Net profit jumps 24% to 174 cr on strong demand

CDSLs Q2 FY27 revenue increases to 394 crore

31 Oct 2026 5:23 pm
SEBI plans simpler fundraising rules, lower compliance costs to boost capital markets

Speaking at a commerce chamber event, the SEBI chief highlighted regulatory reforms, rising investor participation and the need for resilient market infrastructure.

31 Oct 2026 5:17 pm
SEBI monitoring Tata Sons governance developments, says chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

The regulators remarks come amid questions over the holding companys leadership, proposed listing and governance, as its listed entities remain under scrutiny.

31 Oct 2026 5:11 pm
NTPC Q2 net profit jumps 39% to 7,030 crore, revenue rises 21%

NTPCs total income rises to 54,715.69 crore in Q2 FY27 from 45,262.10 crore in year-ago period

31 Oct 2026 4:56 pm
Eveready Industries posts 31.92 cr profit in Q2 FY27

Eveready Industries revenue from operations rises 10.72% to 428.24 crore in Q2 FY27

31 Oct 2026 4:46 pm
Tilaknagar Industries Q2 profit down 57.7% to 22 cr

Tilaknagar Industries revenue from operations rises to 2,437.55 crore in Q2 FY27 from 896.92 crore in year-ago period

31 Oct 2026 4:35 pm
Comm min sets up committee for better utilisation of RELIEF initiative for exporters

RELIEF is an initiative of the government launched under the 25,060-crore Export Promotion Mission (EPM)

31 Oct 2026 3:32 pm
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumes charge as IAF chief

An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, the new Air Chief has held several key operational, command and instructional appointments.

31 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
The upside of untidiness: why a little mess can be good for your home

A research study of 22 New Zealand households shows that mess can help families function and make life run more smoothly

31 Oct 2026 3:28 pm
Best Agrolife Q2 profit rises 48% to 57 cr

Its net profit stood at 38.93 crore in the year-ago period

31 Oct 2026 3:26 pm
Petrol export duty cut to nil; diesel levy raised to 11.5 per litre

The latest fortnightly revision of export levies comes amid changing international energy prices and concerns over domestic petroleum product availability.

31 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
Milk price hike inevitable to protect farmers amid drought: Karnataka CM Shivakumar

The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved a 8 per litre increase in milk prices across all categories

31 Oct 2026 3:15 pm
SEBI plans capacity-building network to strengthen independent directors

With corporate governance responsibilities expanding, the regulator wants independent directors to develop stronger capabilities and contribute more actively to business performance

31 Oct 2026 3:10 pm
Maruti Suzuki Dzire crosses 3.5 million units of cumulative production

Currently manufactured at the company's Manesar facility, Dzire achieved the milestone in about 18 years and 9 months

31 Oct 2026 2:17 pm
IGL Q2 profit plunges 93% as higher gas costs erode margins despite record sales

Net profit fell to 24.38 crore in the second quarter of 2026-27 from 372.51 crore a year earlier, despite an 8% increase in sales volumes and a 26% jump in gross turnover

31 Oct 2026 12:18 pm
G20 photo scrapped after leaders object to Russias presence

The refusal by Germany and other nations was a potent symbol of the divisions that have emerged between the US and its allies over President Donald Trumps move to court Russia

31 Oct 2026 12:16 pm
Cyclone Arnab: DoT, telcos push telecom restoration in cyclone-hit Andhra, Odisha

Commercial power supply disruptions and localised optical fibre cable cuts remain the main hurdles

31 Oct 2026 12:00 pm
Silver hits 11-month low at 1.9 lakh per kg in Delhi; crashes to $49/ounce globally

Silver fell after slight gains, dropping 8,300 to 1,90,200 per kg from 1,98,500

31 Oct 2026 11:01 am
Rubio urges G20 cooperation amid rifts over wars in Ukraine, West Asia

Rubio said the world faced various crises that threatened global energy and food supply, trade, and the freedom of navigation in his opening remarks

31 Oct 2026 10:43 am
Strait of Hormuz shipping routes cleared of Iranian sea mines, vessels transiting freely: CENTCOM chief

US forces have been laser-focused in this effort, in coordination with regional partners, other US government teammates, and the shipping industry

31 Oct 2026 10:36 am
BRICS+ payments system feasible, common currency faces hurdles, report says

Cross-border payments have long been on the BRICS agenda, though efforts to integrate members' financial infrastructure have made limited progress

31 Oct 2026 10:25 am
IHC converts 8.69 crore warrants into equity shares in Sammaan Capital

With this, IHC's stake in the company has risen to 33.32% from 28.34% earlier

31 Oct 2026 10:04 am
Quess Corp Q2 net profit jumps 44% to 74.66 crore

Revenue from operations rose 14.74% to 4,396.48 crore from 3,831.60 crore a year earlier

31 Oct 2026 9:56 am
How demand for agricultural attachments and farm machinery is creating opportunities across the steel value chain

Steel companies have opportunities throughout the agricultural equipment chain and this means supplying the right steel

30 Oct 2026 9:05 pm
ARAI expands EV testing capabilities, plans new facilities in Pune, Karnataka

ARAI is expanding its electric vehicle testing infrastructure with new battery and powertrain laboratories while planning additional facilities in Pune and Karnataka

30 Oct 2026 8:08 pm
Japanese major Omron targets 3 million BP machine capacity for new Chennai plant

The expansion comes at a time when the medical devices market in India has grown rapidly driven by increasing health awareness and domestic policy push

30 Oct 2026 7:37 pm
Binance $6.3 billion crypto hack: What happened, who is behind it and where is the money?

The breach has triggered an investigation into Binances transaction security, while blockchain analysts track the movement of stolen digital assets.

30 Oct 2026 3:57 pm
TA Pai Young HR Leader Awards 2026: TAPMI shortlists 65 young HR leaders

The shortlisted candidates will undergo further assessments and interactions with a jury comprising chief executives and chief human resources officers

30 Oct 2026 3:49 pm
Aether Industries Q2 PAT rises 26.62% to 67.99 crore

Its revenue from operations rose 23.95% during the quarter under review to 347.21 crore compared to 280.1 crore a year ago

30 Oct 2026 3:31 pm
Aditya Birla Capital net up 38% in Q2

Revenue jumps 31% to 16,545 crore; the overall lending AUM (NBFC and Housing Finance) grew by 32% year-on-year to 2.34 lakh crore

30 Oct 2026 3:25 pm
ADB approves $139.55 million loan to upgrade urban infrastructure, water supply in Puducherry

The Asian Development Bank approved a $139.55 million loan to Puducherry to upgrade water, sewer networks, desalination capacity, drainage, and governance

30 Oct 2026 3:23 pm
Centre constitutes National Social Security Board to bring gig & platform workers under the welfare net

The board integrates digital gig and platform professionals into Indias formal welfare architecture: Ministry

30 Oct 2026 3:22 pm
GMDC profit drops 63% to 171 crore in July-September

Total income for July-September rose to 986.78 crore from 635.76 crore a year ago, the filing said.

30 Oct 2026 3:22 pm