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BusinessLNG imports up 9% in Mar-Sep; US, Oman & Nigeria bridge supply gap
India has increased its liquefied natural gas imports from the US, Oman, and Nigeria significantly since the Iran war. The country now imports about 68% of its LNG from these supp…
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BusinessChinese spending curbs weigh on Hermes sales
Revenue in the region that includes China, the luxury group's biggest market, flatlined at constant exchange rates, Hermes International said Thursday. Analysts had expected growt…
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BusinessWhy has Rhode Island sued Meta over scam ads on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp? Explained
The complaint seeks civil monetary penalties for each alleged violation of Rhode Island law, restitution for affected consumers and the recovery of profits that Meta allegedly obt…
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BusinessSony India TV, audio sales stay flat in FY26 despite GST boost
Overall revenue from operations grew a marginal 0.9% to ₹7,918 crore, while net profit rose 19% to ₹187 crore. The company's other businesses, comprising gaming consoles and digit…
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BusinessVectorial raises $3 million in funding to expand its AI model that predicts consumer behaviour
Vectorial plans to use the funding to expand its datasets and models as it develops its human behaviour simulation capabilities.
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BusinessOil India shifts corporate office from Noida to New Delhi: What has changed? Check new address and details
Oil India Limited has shifted its corporate office from Noida to the World Trade Centre in New Delhi following board approval on October 21, 2026. The company's registered office…
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BusinessEU carbon tax: Piyush Goyal asks Europe not to 'invite disaster' or 'shoot themselves in the foot'
Goyal said the EU had accumulated around 75-77 regulations, arguing that repeated additions were increasing the compliance burden on businesses and making them less competitive in…
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BusinessIndia extends duty-free raw sugar import deadline to December 31
India has extended the deadline for duty-free imports of 1 million metric tonnes of raw sugar by two months to December 31, giving importers more time to bring in the commodity.
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BusinessNestle sees strong growth potential for Maggi noodles in India; eyes expansion in Europe, Americas
The company, which sells noodles under the Maggi brand in India and other Asian markets, also has ambitious plans to expand the category in Europe and the Americas, its top leader…
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BusinessMusk is getting it wrong on India's space "oligarchs". Here's why
Though Starlink boasts extensive satellite internet coverage, many potential users find the service economically unviable. The Indian government is strategically evaluating its co…
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BusinessCrop, fire insurance premiums fall 31%, 26.6% in H1 FY27 amid pricing pressure
In the first half of FY27, crop insurance premiums fell by 31% due to lower rates and discounts. Fire insurance premiums also decreased by 26.6% amidst price competition and disco…
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Business7-Eleven shuts remaining 31 India outlets after ₹90 cr FY26 loss: When did it open first with Reliance; what’s next?
7-Eleven has closed its last 31 Indian stores in Mumbai and Pune, ending its five-year franchise partnership with Reliance Retail after reporting a nearly ₹90 crore net loss in F…
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BusinessIndia commercial insurance rates fall as capacity, competition rise
Commercial insurance rates in India decreased significantly in 2026 due to increased competition among insurers. Property and financial liability insurance rates fell for the four…
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BusinessAdani group did not attempt Vizhinjam port stake sale without govt approval: V D Satheesan
Replying to an unstarred question in the Assembly recently, Satheesan said Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited (AVPPL) had submitted an application to the government seeking prio…
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BusinessIndian Bank raises deposit rates by 15 basis points
Indian Bank managing director Binod Kumar had said earlier that the bank does not have surplus liquidity as it shed Rs 10,000 crore of bulk deposits and slowed term deposits mobil…
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BusinessSwiggy faces quick-commerce test as Instamart losses hit ₹895 crore in Q2
Swiggy expects Instamart’s adjusted Ebitda losses to decline in the December quarter from ₹895 crore in the September quarter
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BusinessBeyond accumulation: Giving every investment a clear role in your portfolio
Building a robust investment portfolio requires a clear understanding of the foundational roles played by both core and satellite investments. Many investors fall into the trap of…
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BusinessColgate-Palmolive Q2 net profit up 5.5% to ₹342 crore, narrowly misses estimates
A 12.2% increase in revenue and toothpaste volume gains drove Q2 performance, but Ebitda margin fell 287 basis points amid rising input costs and higher ad spend.
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BusinessKent RO invests ₹250 cr in Noida plant for solar inverters, lithium batteries, targets ₹1,750 cr revenue in FY27
Kent New Energy has commissioned a ₹250-crore Noida plant producing solar hybrid inverters and lithium battery packs, with capacity set to grow from 3.5 GWh to 10 GWh. Kent also…
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BusinessAdani Ports expands presence by incorporating subsidiary in Oman
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited has established a wholly owned subsidiary named Indian Ocean Gateway Terminal in Oman. This new entity aims to conduct offshore opera…
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BusinessWest Asia war uncertainty weighs on Jindal Stainless’ volume outlook
The company has lowered its sales volume growth guidance to 4-6% for FY27 from 7-9% earlier
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BusinessExplore a steady approach to portfolio tracking
When the market experiences corrections, panic can easily set in for investors, causing them to rethink their long-term commitments. It's common to see reactions to volatility, ev…
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BusinessDarjeeling toy train joyrides ferry 12,000 passengers, earn Rs 1.41 crore in 3 weeks
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway reported record passenger numbers during the first three weeks of October. The heritage railway generated significant revenue from joyride services of…
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BusinessPizza Hut India’s restaurant sales fall 7% in FY26; EBITDA margin turns negative
Pizza Hut India reported a 7% decline in restaurant sales to ₹5,065 million in FY26. Restaurant EBITDA margin improved to -2.8% in Q2 FY27 from -3.6% in the previous quarter. Desp…
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