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FPIs continue selling spree for 27 consecutive sessions, outflows hit Rs 1.21 lakh crore

Mumbai/IBNS: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continue to reduce their exposure to Indian equities, extending their selling streak to a 27th consecutive session on Tuesday (Nov. 5).

US markets react to Trump 2024 victory: Initial boost fades amid policy uncertainty

New York/IBNS: In a historic moment that reverberated through the United States and around the world, Donald J. Trump secured a 2024 presidential victory, marking his return to the White House.

US presidential election 2024: Indian markets react to Trump victory

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian stock market reacted swiftly to news of Donald Trump securing the 2024 United States presidential race, with initial volatility reflecting both caution and opportunity.

Trump's 2024 presidential victory sends shockwaves through global markets

New York/IBNS: Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election has sparked immediate reactions across global markets, with investors bracing for the policy shifts expected under his administration.

Swiggy IPO hits market after raising Rs 5,085 crore from anchor investors

Mumbai/IBNS: India's leading food ordering and delivery company Swiggy on Wednesday (Nov. 6) launched its Rs 11,327.43 crore initial public offering (IPO), after raising Rs 5,085.02 crore from anchor investors the day prior.

Bitcoin hits record high, crosses $75,000 as traders lean towards Trump victory

New York/IBNS: Bitcoin on Wednesday (Nov. 6) soared to a new all-time high, surpassing $75,000 after early exit polls from the US presidential election indicated a slight advantage for Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Rupee tumbles to lifetime low as US dollar surges on Donald Trump's early lead in US election results

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian rupee on Wednesday (Nov. 6) hit a record low as preliminary US presidential election results strengthened the dollar and weighed on Asian currencies.

CBDT grants officials authority to waive or reduce interest payments

New Delhi: The income tax department has granted tax officials the authority to waive or reduce the interest payable by taxpayers, provided certain conditions are met, media reports said.

Titan Company Q2FY25 grows 23% YoY to Rs 13,473 cr

Mumbai: Titan Company reported a 23.1% year-on-year decline in net profit for Q2 FY25, attributed to the impact of a customs duty reduction.

Dr Reddy's Lab Sept qtr net profit down 9.5% to Rs 13.42 billion

Hyderabad: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, an Indian generic pharmaceutical company, announced on Tuesday that its second-quarter profits were impacted by one-time charges associated with its joint venture with Nestlé India and the acquisition of Nicotinell, reported Reuters

JSW Steel and South Korea’s Posco to invest Rs 65,000 cr in 18 MMT steel plant in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: India’s JSW Steel and South Korea’s Posco are set to invest Rs 65,000 crore ($7.73 billion) in a planned steel plant in India over the next few years, Reuters reported.

GRSE is building 17 warships for Indian Navy, says MD at keel laying of Next Generation patrol vessels

Kolkata/IBNS: Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), which formally stepped into the realm of constructing ‘Next Generation’ combat vessels on Tuesday by laying the keels of two NGOPVs (Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels), said they are manufacturing at least 17 warships for the Indian Navy besides one for Bangladesh.

Boeing US West Coast factory workers accept new contract, ending seven-week strike: Report

Mukilteo (US) : Boeing's factory workers on the U.S. West Coast agreed to a new contract on Monday, concluding a seven-week strike that had stalled jet production and worsened the financial situation for the struggling planemaker, Reuters reported.

Xiaomi India president Muralikrishnan resigns as brand aims to reclaim smartphone market leadership

New Delhi/IBNS: Muralikrishnan B, President of Xiaomi India, has stepped down as the company seeks to reclaim its top position in India’s smartphone market, according to Moneycontrol.

Insider founder-CEO and Paytm CPO Shreyas Srinivasan quits after Zomato deal

New Delhi/IBNS: Shreyas Srinivasan on Monday (Nov. 4) resigned as Chief Product Officer and Head of Consumer Products at Paytm, following the sale of Paytm’s entertainment and live ticketing platform, Insider.in, to the food-delivery giant Zomato.

RIL preparing for Jio IPO in 2025, retail business to go public much later: Report

Mumbai/IBNS: Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) plans to take Jio Platforms Ltd., its telecommunications subsidiary, public in 2025, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Noel Tata joins Tata Sons board, becomes first Tata family member since 2011 to serve on both boards at once

Mumbai/IBNS: Noel Tata has been appointed to the board of Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, as a representative of Tata Trusts, following his recent elevation to Trusts chairman after Ratan Tata’s death, reports the Economic Times (ET).

India's diesel market signals warning as growth slows down

Mumbai/IBNS: India's diesel market is showing signs of a slowdown as demand growth loses steam, raising concerns for the world's third-largest oil importer, reports Bloomberg.

Mahindra debuts Electric Origin SUVs

Automobile major Mahindra is set to introduce two pioneering electric brands, XEV and BE (pronounced be), on the Electric Origin INGLO architecture, at the Unlimit India World Premiere on November 26 in Chennai.

FPIs withdraw Rs 94,000 crore from Indian equities in October in worst monthly outflow

Mumbai/IBNS: Foreign investors offloaded approximately Rs 94,000 crore ($11.2 billion) worth of Indian stocks in October, marking the worst monthly outflow to date, driven by India's high stock valuations and more attractive pricing in China, as per NSDL data.

Telangana: Swiggy fined Rs 35,000 for inflating delivery distance to overcharge customers

Hyderabad/IBNS: Leading food and grocery delivery platform Swiggy has been fined Rs 35,000 for allegedly inflating delivery distances to overcharge customers.

Swiggy IPO set to hit the Street on Nov 6: Key things to know before subscribing to the issue

Mumbai/IBNS: Swiggy, the leading food and grocery delivery platform, is gearing up for its stock market debut with the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) next week.

Oil prices rise by over $1 as OPEC+ delays output hike

Beijing/IBNS: Oil prices saw further gains on Monday (Nov. 4), climbing more than $1 following OPEC+'s decision to delay a planned production increase by a month. 

Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks on the proposal of breaking up the tech giant

California/IBNS: During an earnings call this week, Google CEO Sundar Pichai conveyed confidence in the company’s legal stance while underscoring its commitment to broad accessibility for its products.

Afcons Infrastructure stock surges 8.9% after listing at discount on NSE

Mumbai/IBNS:  Afcons Infrastructure shares rose by 8.9 percent to Rs 463.9 on the NSE following a weak market debut earlier this week.

Apple acquires Lithuanian-based photo editing app Pixelmator

California/IBNS: Apple has acquired Pixelmator, the Lithuanian-based company behind popular image editing apps like Pixelmator, Pixelmator Pro, and Photomator.

Adani Power cuts electricity supply to crisis-hit Bangladesh over unpaid bills: Report

Dhaka/New Delhi/IBNS: Adani Power Jharkhand Limited (APJL), a branch of Adani Power, has significantly reduced its electricity supply to Bangladesh due to unpaid bills totaling $846 million, as reported by Bangladesh's The Daily Star on Friday (Nov. 2).

US court allows Twitter's ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, other dismissed execs to sue Elon Musk for severance

California/IBNS: A US District Court judge in California has ruled that former Twitter executives, including ex-CEO Parag Agrawal, may proceed with a lawsuit against Elon Musk for severance pay, Bloomberg reported on Saturday (Nov. 2).

Google India's FY24 PAT stood at Rs 1,424.9 cr

Mumbai: Google India's profit after tax (PAT) in fiscal year 2023-24 stood at Rs 1,424.9 crore, according to documents released by Tofler on Friday.

Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra post record sales in October on festive demand surge

Mumbai: Indian automakers Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) reported record monthly sales in October, fuelled by festive season demand.