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Karnataka EBP sample results lack credibility: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has questioned the credibility of Karnataka government’s findings on ethanol-blended petrol, alleging that proper sampling and testing protocols were not followed. The remarks come after Karnataka claimed ethanol levels in petrol at certain retail outlets ranged between 26% and 31%.

Delhi pollution: Doctors advise people to leave city temporarily, say current measures inadequate

With Delhi grappling with severe air pollution, leading pulmonologists have warned of rising respiratory illnesses and advised residents with the option to temporarily leave the city until air quality im...

Festival boost: Indian gold jewellery sales top $6.6 billion in 2 days

Gold jewellery sales jumped 15-20 per cent to an estimated ₹62,000 crore during Dhanteras and Lakshmi Pooja, according to the All-India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council. The spike comes despite gold prices remaining 9-23 per cent higher than last year, although they have retreated from their recent peak of nearly ₹1.85 lakh per 10 grams to around ₹1.41 lakh.

2. Delhi’s AQI remains in ‘very poor’ zone after Diwali

Post-Diwali air quality data showed pollution remains concentrated in northern and western India. Chennai recorded the sharpest AQI deterioratio...

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A telecom IPO, a stock market blockbuster, and India’s most famous business family. In this episode of Overthinkers Anonymous, Richa and Renil unpack the Jio Platforms IPO and explore a fascinating question: Is the Ambani family’s carefully cultivated “Kutumb” image more than just tradition?

From Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham-style spectacle to Hum Saath Saath Hain family values, they examine how emotion, trust, and branding may have helped transform a corporate giant into a household phenomenon. Is it smart strategy, genuine family pride, or both? Let’s overthink it.

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Festive demand drives record October sales for automakers

India’s festive buying season has boosted vehicle sales, with Maruti Suzuki posting its highest-ever monthly sales volume at 2.76 lakh units. Tata Motors, Hyundai, Mahindra and JSW MG Motor also reported strong dispatch growth during October.

Oil PSUs post ₹30,106 crore Q2 profit on refining margin gains

Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation reported a combined standalone net profit of ₹30,106 crore in the July-September quarter, rebounding sharply from losses in the previous quarter.

J&K expands startup ecosystem through incubators and se...

Over 100 cancer medicines see no price reduction despite NPPA trade-margin cap Supreme Court says banks must compensate digital fraud victims where negligence is established Sebi directs mutual funds to make ‘direct’ plans the default option from November 1 Adani Group, IHCL partner to develop eight airport hotels with 2,000 rooms

Over 100 cancer medicines see no price reduction despite NPPA trade-margin cap

More than 100 cancer medicines included in the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority’s revised pricing list have not registered a price reduction despite the Centre’s recent move to cap trade margins on certain oncology drugs. Healthcare experts have question...

Jio Platforms becomes 2nd most valuable Indian firm by market cap after terrific debut

Jio Platforms became India’s second most valuable listed company after a strong stock market debut on Wednesday. The Reliance Industries-backed digital services company closed nearly 27 per cent above its IPO price of ₹1,119, giving it a market capitalisation of more than ₹13 lakh crore. Jio Platforms now ranks behind only Reliance Industries in terms of market value among Indian companies.

Air India Group’s Q1 FY27 loss doubles to over ₹6,000 crore

Air India Group’s net loss widened to more than ₹6,000...

The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) plans to expand its mutual fund training programme to Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and other Sstates after more than 19,500 students in Andhra Pradesh and Bihar cleared the investor awareness test.

In an interaction with businessline, Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive, AMFI, said the association also plans to pilot its Tarun Yojana programme in 15 districts, targeting students in Classes VIII and IX to teach them basic financial concepts.

AMFI has adopted four Sstates — Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha and Meghalaya — using different models to train students on mutual funds and career opportunities in t...

Jio Platforms IPO allotment out; shares set to list on October 28

Jio Platforms has finalised the allotment of its ₹30,213-crore IPO ahead of its stock market debut on October 28. The issue witnessed robust investor interest, attracting subscriptions of over 22 times the shares on offer, with institutional investors leading demand. Market observers are recommending a long-term view on the stock given Jio Platforms’ dominant position in India’s digital ecosystem.

Supreme Court questions Centre over medicine pricing system

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the wide gap between the maximum retail price of medici...

Tata Communications to invest $400-450 million for India’s AI fibre network

Tata Communications will invest close to $450 million to build a high-speed, low-latency AI network fabric connecting India’s key AI data-centre corridors.

The company plans to lay around 10,000 kilometres of long-haul fibre across the country, creating one of India’s largest AI-ready connectivity networks. Dubbed the “AI Super Highway”, the network is designed to support next-generation AI workloads.

The rollout is expected to take place over three to five years. Phase 1 will focus on the Mumbai-Pune-Hyderabad-Chennai corridor, linking major data-centre clusters and subsea...

Centre rushes 2 RAF companies to violence-hit Arunachal Pradesh

The Centre has dispatched two Rapid Action Force (RAF) companies of the CRPF to Arunachal Pradesh following violence in Pasighat during protests against the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, officials said on Sunday.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directed on Saturday that the RAF companies, comprising about 250 personnel, be airlifted from Navi Mumbai aboard an Indian Air Force transport aircraft. The units are expected to reach Pasighat and be deployed by Sunday.

Modi highlights exports, local products and deep-tech start-ups in Mann Ki...

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After two years of subdued market performance and sustained selling by foreign investors, is India poised for a stronger earnings cycle?

In this episode of the businessline Podcast, Lokeshwarri SK speaks with R. Sivakumar, Chief Investment Officer, Axis Mutual Fund, about the outlook for Indian equities and the key drivers shaping markets in FY27. Sivakumar explains why he believes earnings growth is rebounding, supported by improving nominal GDP growth, resilient corporate profitability, operating leverage and a stronger export environment.

The conversation explores whether recent corrections have made valuations more attractive, the opportunities and risks in...

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What do the Supreme Court’s YES Bank AT1 bond ruling, Air India’s network changes, the India-US trade deal and SEBI’s proposed market reforms mean for investors and businesses?

In today’s Businessline podcast, we break down the key developments shaping India’s banking, aviation, trade and stock markets. Tune in for the latest business news and what it means for the markets and the wider economy.

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FM Sitharaman says RBI will continue efforts to curb rupee volatility

UPI merchant charges deferred until after Diwali, offering temporary relief to businesses

Zoho skips usual salary hikes amid rising AI costs and geopolitical uncertainty

Nandan Nilekani proposes last-minute question papers and wider computer-based testing to prevent exam leaks

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Nobel Prize in Economics: Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford win

India’s retail inflation hits a 21-month high of 5.54%

Delhi Police replaces Jantar Mantar with three new protest sites

India-Canada trade talks: Both countries target C$70 billion in annual trade by 2030

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What makes Jeffrey Archer one of the world’s most successful authors despite bankruptcy, political scandal, and prison?

In this episode of Overthinkers Anonymous, Richa and Renil dissect the rise of Brand Jeffrey Archer and the storytelling formula that has sold over 275 million books worldwide. From Kane and Abel to The Clifton Chronicles, they explore how Archer transformed personal setbacks into compelling narratives, mastered the psychology of cliffhangers, and built a brand rooted in ambition, resilience, and addictive storytelling.

Join us as we overthink the mechanics behind a literary empire that continues to captivate readers ac...

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Unfolding El Niño may be the strongest since 1950s, says WMO

TCS trumps Q2 estimates: Net profit grows 15% to ₹13,884 crore

India joins US-led excess capacity initiative amid US Section 301 scrutiny

No more input tax credit block for companies buying insurance cover

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India-US trade deal talks hit plateau, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Integration of key Air India, AIX departments being mooted: Sources

Single GST registration likely for small e-commerce sellers

The great chase for audience attention

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325 million oil barrels released to counter global energy crisis: IEA

GST Law Committee proposes higher prosecution threshold, shorter jail terms

Equity bulls have a new competitor in global bonds

Market Hero or Hiroo? The regime change in markets that investors are missing

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its conditions are met

Vaishnaw cautions industry about cyberattacks, disruption that may target India's growing chip might

Giving working capital the attention it deserves

Nifty, Sensex & FDs: The Great Indian Bull Market Paradox

Is your paneer really paneer? In this interesting episode of Overthinkers Anonymous, Richa and Renil explore India’s latest food controversy, ‘the rise of analogue paneer’. From viral iodine-drop tests and social media food detectives to the economics of cloud kitchens and food delivery discounts, they unpack why restaurants might be swapping dairy for cheaper substitutes.

Is this consumer fraud, market pressure, or just the inevitable result of wanting luxury food at bargain prices? Expect laughs, overanalysis, and a surprisingly useful guide to spotting the real thing before your next paneer order.

The Tata Sons board has approved a fresh five-year term for chairman N. Chandrasekaran despite opposition from Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata. The decision followed a dramatic boardroom vote in which Noel Tata’s opposing vote was rejected while Venu Srinivasan’s supporting vote was accepted, clearing the way for Chandrasekaran’s third term amid ongoing regulatory challenges for Tata Sons.

India stands firm on Russian oil amid US tariff threat

India has reaffirmed that its energy sourcing decisions will be guided by national interest, not external pressure, as the US moves closer to imposing sancti...