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Cyclone Murasu turns severe, Odisha evacuates people as Andhra braces for 120 kmph winds | AAP jolted ahead of Punjab polls! Three rebel leaders, including two MLAs, join BJP | US Learjet crash kills 9: Aircraft bound for Bahamas erupts into fireball | Luxury hotel pool turns fatal: Two foreign nationals die in suspected electrocution | Political storm in J&K: 24 NC MLAs turn against Omar Abdullah after cabinet reshuffle | Missing for two months: 72-year-old Indian-origin woman found dead in California canal | Cyclone-hit Odisha gets aerial lifeline as Coast Guard helicopters deliver essential supplies | Ajay Devgn challenges FDA notice in Vimal ad row; Tukaram Mundhe says proceedings complete | ‘Dilli na Dhaka’: Anti-India slogans erupt at massive Bangladesh rally, Tarique Rahman targeted | Missing for two months: 72-year-old Indian-origin woman found dead in California canal

L&T wins orders for residential, commercial buildings and factories business

Nov 02, 2026, at 06:29 pm

The Residential, Commercial Buildings & Factories (RCF) business vertical of L&T has secured multiple orders from a prestigious client for the construction of two residential developments in Mumbai and Bengaluru, and a commercial development in Hyderabad.

Renault India surpasses full-year 2025 sales in just 10 months; Jan-Oct 2026 sales grow 31% year-on-year

Nov 02, 2026, at 06:16 pm

Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, registered domestic sales of 39,955 units during January-October 2026, a robust 31% increase over the 30,558 units recorded during the same period last year.

Ambuja Cements bets big on expansion, targets 30 MTPA capacity boost

Nov 02, 2026, at 06:06 pm

Ambuja Cements Limited, part of the Adani Portfolio, has firmed up its next phase of expansion, with new greenfield and brownfield projects planned to add 30 MTPA of cement capacity across key markets.

Mahindra Farm Equipment Business sells 62,626 Tractors in October 2026

Nov 01, 2026, at 09:08 pm

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Business (FEB), part of the Mahindra Group, on Sunday announced its tractor sales numbers for October 2026.

Mahindra Auto records highest-ever SUV domestic sales of 73338 vehicles and total volumes of 131109 in October 2026

Nov 01, 2026, at 08:56 pm

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), a leading automotive company, on Sunday announced that its overall auto sales for the month of October 2026 stood at 131109 vehicles, a growth of 9% including exports.

From 12 lakh to 90 lakh: SEBI chief reveals West Bengal’s 7-fold investor boom

Oct 31, 2026, at 10:40 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Saturday spoke on the rising number of investors in the state, the improved ease of doing business, SEBI checks, validated UPI handles, increased investor protection, and other key topics in India’s financial markets.

Dhanteras 2026: Sonata launches new gold watches In blue, green hues; check price

Oct 31, 2026, at 05:10 pm

Sonata introduces the latest evolution of its Sonata Gold collection, bringing an elevated design language and fresh colour variations to its gold-led offerings for Dhanteras.

TCS-partnered marathons generate US$3.2 billion for host cities and raise US$315 million for charity

Oct 31, 2026, at 04:54 pm

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) partnered marathons account for more than half of the economic impact and nearly three-quarters of the charitable giving generated by the world's leading marathons, according to the second edition of Brand Finance's Marathons 50 report.

India's poverty plunges, but richest 10 percent earn 13 times more than poorest: World Bank

Oct 30, 2026, at 05:00 pm

India has witnessed one of the fastest declines in poverty globally, lifting an estimated 496 million people out of poverty, while the country's extreme poverty rate fell sharply from 27.1 per cent to 2.6 per cent, according to the World Bank.

Rs. 35 crore missing from PNB accounts: Bank settles Rs. 43 lakh, promises to honour all genuine claims as customers raise alarm

Oct 30, 2026, at 11:22 am

Noida/IBNS: Punjab National Bank (PNB) has acknowledged complaints of alleged financial irregularities at its Greater Noida branch and assured customers that all genuine claims will be honoured.

Rs 35 crore vanishes from PNB accounts! Greater Noida customers stunned as savings disappear

Oct 29, 2026, at 01:20 pm

Noida/IBNS: Several customers of Punjab National Bank (PNB) in Greater Noida have alleged that money from their savings accounts and fixed deposits disappeared without their authorisation or any withdrawal alerts, media reports said.

JioHotstar expands to Nepal: What does DGO partnership mean for viewers

Oct 28, 2026, at 06:34 pm

Within weeks of entering the Middle East and North Africa, home to one of the world’s largest South Asian communities, JioHotstar continues its global expansion with its entry into Nepal in partnership with DGO.

L&T wins orders for Dhaka Metro. All details here

Oct 28, 2026, at 06:10 pm

The Transportation Infrastructure business vertical of L&T has secured major Design & Build orders for two key systems packages of the Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project (Line 1), that is Dhaka Metro, in Bangladesh.

TATA AIG vs Major Insurers: Comparing Car Insurance Nil Depreciation Benefits

Oct 28, 2026, at 05:53 pm

Car repairs are costly, particularly when depreciation reduces your claim payout. A car insurance nil depreciation cover helps avoid these deductions on eligible car parts. However, the nil depreciation benefits and eligibility rules might vary across insurers.

Kaushik Mehta on What It Takes to Build and Scale a Successful Loan Distribution Business

Oct 28, 2026, at 05:44 pm

Building a loan distribution business starts with connecting customers to lenders. Scaling it requires something more: consistent sourcing quality, capable partners, strong internal teams, reliable processes and the ability to earn trust repeatedly.

ECL takes a leap towards mining self-reliance with Coal India's first subsidiary-level Geotechnical Lab. All details here

Oct 28, 2026, at 05:33 pm

Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) has established a state-of-the-art Geotechnical Laboratory at its headquarters to strengthen in-house technical capabilities, improve mine safety and reduce dependence on external testing agencies.

Jio IPO creates history! Shares list at 21% premium, but what happened after market opening?

Oct 28, 2026, at 11:26 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Jio Platforms, which launched the country's largest public offering, were listed at Rs. 1,359 apiece on the BSE and NSE on Wednesday, marking a spectacular premium over the issue price, media reports said.

Could Stablecoins Become India's Next Cross-Border Payment Tool?

Oct 27, 2026, at 09:37 pm

The position that India holds in the global crypto market is no longer one of having purely speculative traders within its borders. While it is still common for people to trade speculatively and to keep track of the BTC to INR price on exchanges like Binance, cryptocurrency is becoming co-opted into a broader conversation about the way that money moves across borders. This is significant for India, as the world's largest recipient of inward remittances, at around $129 billion in 2024 according to the World Bank.

India Inc’s business confidence rebounds to 107.8 in Q2 FY27: NCAER survey

Oct 23, 2026, at 10:34 pm

Business confidence in India improved in the second quarter of FY2026-27 after declining for four consecutive quarters amid prolonged geopolitical uncertainties, according to the latest survey by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).

TATA AIG vs Major Insurers: Comparing Car Insurance Nil Depreciation Benefits

Oct 23, 2026, at 04:21 pm

Car repairs are costly, particularly when depreciation reduces your claim payout. A car insurance nil depreciation cover helps avoid these deductions on eligible car parts. However, the nil depreciation benefits and eligibility rules might vary across insurers.

Tech Mahindra partners with SpaceXSI to accelerate AI-powered software development for global enterprises

Oct 23, 2026, at 03:49 pm

Indian IT services major Tech Mahindra has partnered with AI coding platform SpaceXSI to help global enterprises modernise legacy applications, accelerate software development and improve engineering productivity through artificial intelligence.

Understanding the Process of Pledging Mutual Fund Units

Oct 23, 2026, at 12:20 pm

Pledging mutual fund units means placing a lien on your units so that a lender can use them as security for a loan. The units stay in your name and remain invested, but you cannot sell or switch them until the loan is repaid and the lien is removed.

Eastern Coalfields Limited distributes appointment letters to 90 candidates

Oct 16, 2026, at 06:06 pm

Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) distributed appointment letters to 90 recruits under the Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) scheme and the National Coal Wage Agreement (NCWA) provisions at a programme held on Friday.

Onion prices set to get relief? Centre sends 440 tonnes to Tripura ahead of festive season

Oct 16, 2026, at 05:21 pm

In a major step towards strengthening onion supplies and keeping prices affordable ahead of the festive season, the Department of Consumer Affairs is expanding the distribution of buffer onions under the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF), with the first-ever Kanda Express consignment to Agartala in Tripura.

India exports maiden consignment of organic Palmyra Jaggery Powder to Bulgaria

Oct 16, 2026, at 05:07 pm

India has exported its maiden consignment of organic Palmyra Jaggery Powder to Bulgaria, marking a significant step towards expanding international markets for the country’s traditional agricultural products.

12 nations turn to Bengal: ICC hosts diplomats in Kolkata to explore trade and investment opportunities

Oct 15, 2026, at 03:28 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), headed by Parthiv Neotia, welcomed delegates and diplomats from 12 countries to a 2-day engagement at West Bengal’s metro city, Kolkata.

Netflix to lay off 1,000 employees as competition from YouTube, TikTok intensifies

Oct 15, 2026, at 01:22 am

Streaming giant Netflix is reportedly planning to lay off around 1,000 employees, representing approximately 6% of its workforce, amid intensifying competition from rival platforms.

Hyundai announces $15.5 billion India investment plan through 2032: Here's what's coming

Oct 15, 2026, at 01:01 am

South Korean automotive giant Hyundai Motor Group has announced plans to invest $15.5 billion in India between 2026 and 2032, positioning the country as a strategic core market for its future growth, expansion into emerging markets and next-generation automotive innovation.

Modi, Anita Anand discuss trade, defence and energy as India-Canada ties gain momentum

Oct 15, 2026, at 12:36 am

Foreign Minister of Canada, Anita Anand, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday when they discussed ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interes.

Government approves Fairfax Financial as strategic buyer for 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank

Oct 15, 2026, at 12:21 am

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on October 14, 2026, approved 10955230 Canada Inc., the parent entity of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., as the strategic buyer for a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank Ltd.