Earning growth will revive from next quarter with the benefit of cut in GST start stoking up consumption across sectors, says Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) President Franklin Templeton India believes that the stock market will sustain growth and deliver better returns in the long run even as foreign investors continue to sell.....

More relevant and streamlined Stockbroker Regulations,1992 likely by December The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is reviewing the recent trading glitch at the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) that delayed the market opening by over 4 hours last Tuesday.....

Draft norms cap cancellation fees, mandate faster refunds, and introduce 48-hour “look-in” period India’s aviation regulator has proposed an overhaul of airline ticket refund and cancellation norms. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has outlined a framework aimed at addressing long-standing passenger grievances over high cancellation charges, opaque fare structures, and delayed refunds.....

·       IPO rush: Lenskart’s ₹7,278-cr IPO ends 28x subscribed; Groww’s ₹6,632-cr issue off to brisk start https://bit.ly/3WEerN6 ·       Govt launches 3rd round of PLI scheme for speciality steel to attract investment https://bit.ly/4hJfi8U ·       L&T-BEL inducts Dynamatic Technologies for AMCA project https://bit.l…

Global major open to investing in more travel cos in India Dutch technology investor Prosus has identified India’s travel and hospitality sector as a fast-growing space and is open to investing in more travel firms in the country. This follows Prosus’ recent investment in traveltech platform and online travel aggregator (OTA) ixigo.... More https://bit.ly/48V8HG2 Via business-standard.com

Adani Power says it will continue to supply to Bangladesh in accordance with the Power Purchase Agreement Adani Power said on Monday that the company, along with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), will pursue an international arbitration process to resolve disagreements related to issues surrounding payments for electricity supplied to Bangladesh.....

Institutional investors dominated the demand — QIBs subscribed 159.98 times, NIIs 76.62 times, and retail investors 20.41 times The initial public offering of Studds Accessories Ltd attracted robust demand with an overall subscription of 73.25 times on November 3, 2025. Among categories, qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) led the demand with a bid of 159.99 times, non-institutional investors (NIIs) followed with a subscription of 76.99 t…

·       Studds Accessories IPO roars with 73x subscription; institutions drive frenzy https://bit.ly/3WEtNBb ·       Govt can reassess all AGR dues of Vi, says SC https://bit.ly/47yW5C4 ·       Hinduja Group to invest ₹20,000 cr in AP in energy projects https://bit.ly/4nI5A85 ·       Bharti Airtel t…

October GST collections hit Rs 1.96 lakh crore, proving fears of massive revenue loss post-rate rationalisation unfounded, according to an SBI Research report. The strong momentum of goods and services tax (GST) collections in October belies not only the near-absurd fears of massive revenue losses post-rate rationalisation, but it also refutes the apprehension expressed by states about a perceived decline in GST revenue post-rationalisa…

Already, luxury hotels and lifestyle brands have made their mark in this space in India, including Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, Armani Casa, and Versace Home, among others In what could mark a new era in India’s branded residences landscape, an Italian touch may soon grace the country’s skylines, with the iconic Lamborghini family set to announce its first project.... More https://bit.ly/47wzOow Via business-standa…

India aims to double cruise passenger traffic to one million by 2029 India may offer group e-visas to cruise ship passengers from mid-2026 to smoothen the entry process at sea ports. This is among the various initiatives under consideration as India aims to double cruise passenger traffic to one million by 2029.....

·       Air India gets clearance for China flight ops https://bit.ly/4owcDSk ·       IndusInd, Invesco launch asset management joint venture in India https://bit.ly/4qARWGF ·       Adani Solar ships 15,000 MW of solar modules, strengthening India's clean energy drive https://bit.ly/48UJXxF ·       3M …

From Saturday, small and low-risk businesses will be able to obtain GST registration within three working days under a new simplified scheme introduced by the GST department. Small and low-risk businesses applicants whom the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system identifies based on data analysis, or those applicants who self-assess that their output tax liability will not exceed Rs 2.5 lakh per month (inclusive of CGST, SGST/UTGST and IGST) will be…

Volume was up by 5 per cent and value by 10 per cent in October versus September this year The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system clocked its highest-ever numbers in volume and value in October, with 20.7 billion transactions worth Rs 27.28 trillion being made during the period, driven by increased business activities due to the festival season, coupled with GST 2.0 reliefs...... More https://bit.ly/47lpnFx Via business-standard.com

Over 20,000 firms, including 2,000 tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers, now power India’s indigenous defence ecosystem alongside private-sector players G Satheesh Reddy, Member of the National Security Advisory Board (Government of India), has stated that domestic sourcing of Defence components and equipment has increased significantly over the last few years.....

Elon Musk's Starlink is accelerating its India entry, having secured its GMPCS license and IN-SPACe authorisation. Elon Musk’s Starlink is moving closer to starting its satellite Internet operations in India. The company has started the hiring process and operational planning following regulatory clearances earlier this year.....

  Since the Indian government reduced GST on small cars on September 22, the small car segment's share in Maruti's overall sales has risen to more than 25 per cent, up from 16.6 per cent earlier in FY26 The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) is open to adjusting its product launch strategy if the sharp surge in small car sales seen since the reduction in goods and services tax (GST) continues, its Chairman R C…

Construction will start on Monday, and production is set to commence in 2029, a senior company official told businessline after the company signed an MoU with the TN government US auto major Ford will revive its Maraimalainagar factory near Chennai by setting up its first powertrain facility outside the US at a cost of ₹3,250 crore, Martin Everitt, Global Director, Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering, Ford Motor Company, US, told&nbs…

Augments the $3 billion investment made over the past three decades DP World has pledged to invest an additional $5 billion in India to strengthen its integrated supply chain network, which supports both exports and domestic trade. This is in addition to the $3 billion that DP World has already invested in India over the past three decades. These investments are focused on strengthening India’s infrastructure backbone, advancing multimodal …

Marking Ekta Diwas with the unveiling of Vivanta & Ginger Hotels Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, marked its entry into Ekta Nagar today with the launch of two hotels under Vivanta and Ginger brands. Commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, IHCL inaugurated the two hotels as part of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025&nb…

RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar says rupee internationalisation aims to cut risk, not replace the dollar, as he flags stablecoin-linked currency substitution as a key threat Internationalisation of Indian rupee is not to replace the dollar but to reduce risk for Indian businesses by enabling more transactions in rupees, Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar said in a fireside chat with Tamal Bandopadhyay during…

Designed and built to POWERGRID’s specifications, the system allows rapid deployment in emergencies and improves grid flexibility, resilience, and disaster-readiness. Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) and Toshiba have launched the country’s first indigenously manufactured 220kV Mobile GIS (m-GIS) system. Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems (India) Private Limited (TTDI) has delivered the system to POWERGRID....

Benefits include higher access to Gemini 2.5 Pro model, higher limits to generate images and videos with Nano Banana and Veo 3.1 models, expanded access to Notebook LM for study and research, 2 TB of cloud storage and more Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through Reliance Intelligence Limited, and Google partnered on Thursday to roll out Google’s AI Pro plan that allows access to the latest version of Google Gemini to …

·       China opens rare earth exports in big relief to Indian firms https://bit.ly/4onBMim ·       Reliance and Google to offer 18-month free Google AI Pro access to Jio users; worth ₹35,100 per user https://bit.ly/433rKKG ·       POWERGRID, Toshiba unveil India’s first 220kV Mobile GIS system https://bit.ly/3X4UAXq ·&nbs…

·       Varun Beverages forays in alcoholic drinks segment https://bit.ly/3Wr04eZ ·       Akasa Air plans to launch IPO within 2-5 years, says CEO Vinay Dube https://bit.ly/3Lckm9G ·       Amway to invest Rs 100 crore in India https://bit.ly/3Lydnrw ·       Reliance Brands brings Italian fashion brand…

The share of gold in total forex reserves climbed to 13.92 per cent The Reserve Bank's gold reserve has increased 25.45 metric tonnes to 880 metric tonnes in the last 12 months till September 2025. The gold reserves rose from 854.73 metric tonnes at the end of September 2024 to 880.18 metric tonnes at the end of first half of the current fiscal year -- an increase of 25.45 metric tonnes.....

·       India’s IPO frenzy hits $200 million an hour as retail investors take charge https://bit.ly/4oeBpGP ·       IHCL to tie up with MGM healthcare for new Taj Hotel in Pondicherry https://bit.ly/4hynqJi ·       KPI Green Energy gets commissioning approval for 41 MW renewable energy projects https://bit.ly/47I4Smt · …

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has signed an MoU with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to produce SJ-100 civil aircraft in India — marking the country’s first domestic passenger aircraft manufacturing project in nearly four decades. HAL will manufacture the aircraft for domestic customers under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme. Hindustan Aeronautics has signed a memorandum of understanding with Russia’…

Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan these projects are likely to generate employment for 5,195 people The government has approved seven projects out of 249 proposals received under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday.....

·       GST 2.0, festive boom keep India’s growth engine running among global headwinds https://bit.ly/49m62Fo ·       VI wins relief in SC as govt agrees to reconsider demand for additional AGR dues https://bit.ly/4noZIAw ·       Govt clears 7 projects worth ₹5,532 crore under electronics manufacturing scheme https://bit.ly/4oeQ…

The recent acquisition of Vadraj Cement Ltd gives the cement-arm of Nirma Group a crucial entry into Gujarat in the form of limestone reserves, captive jetty and clinker and grinding units Nuvoco Vistas, the cement arm of Nirma Group, is gearing up for a significant uptick in cement demand as Ahmedabad prepares to potentially host the Commonwealth Games in 2030. The company sees the event as a major driver for large-scale infrastructure developme…

Under the proposed scheme, the types of incentives are being planned - Turnover Linked Incentive (TLI), Localisation Linked Incentive (LLI) and Employment Linked Incentives (ELI) are being planned The government is developing a mega scheme to support toy manufacturers with financial assistance for new employees they hire, aiming to boost job creation in the sector.... More https://bit.ly/47pjtlv Via business-standard.com

India is investing in deep-water transshipment ports such as Vizhinjam (Kerala) and Colachel (Tamil Nadu), reducing dependence on foreign hubs like Colombo. India’s maritime sector has achieved significant progress in infrastructure expansion, trade facilitation, and human capital development over last one decade. Yet, there is a vast maritime potential to be harnessed as India can emerge as a global maritime powerhouse …

·       Swadeshi goods purchase increased during festive season with enthusiasm for ‘GST Bachat Utsav’: PM https://bit.ly/431R8Aq ·       India’s maritime sector set for a big leap with $200 billion by 2035: Mumbai Port’s M Angamuthu https://bit.ly/47aNy9F ·       ₹13,000 crore mega plan taking shape to make Ind…

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces India's major push for 'trusted, self-reliant' electronics, confirming the development of indigenous chipsets for CCTV cameras under the DLI scheme. India is developing indigenous chipsets for close-circuit (CCTV) cameras amongst other integral applications as part of its broader push towards trusted, self-reliant electronics manufacturing, said Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technolo…

Reliance Intelligence will own 70 per cent and Facebook 30 per cent in the new AI venture, with both firms together investing about ₹855 crore to develop and expand enterprise AI services in India Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has announced the incorporation of a new joint venture company, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited (REIL), in partnership with Facebook Overseas Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Meta Platforms, Inc., to develo…

Nesco has reasonably attractive valuations and robust traction in its key segments of operations In the past three-four years post-Covid, as return-to-office, business meetings and outdoor activities (exhibitions, events/concerts, hospitality) saw strong traction, many businesses focused on these segments have been strong beneficiaries.....

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is set to amend its Code of Ethics to give chartered accountants more freedom to advertise and maintain their own websites, including for network firms. Pushing ahead with efforts to create homegrown big audit firms, ICAI plans to amend its Code of Ethics to provide more leeway for chartered accountants in terms of issuing advertisements and maintaining their own websites, among oth…

Railways to bring more mechanisation for faster toilet sanitation, aiming for cleaning under a minute and improved frequency every three to four stations The ministry of railways is aiming to overhaul its train hygiene services by harnessing new-age technology to increase the frequency of sanitation works in passenger trains, a top government official said.  Despite ongoing efforts to boost passenger convenience on trains, complaints on hygi…

US, India  “very close” to a deal as there is convergence on most issues, but uncertainty persists over Russian oil, say officials Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India will not do a deal with deadlines or with a “gun to our head” even as legal texts are being readied in areas of convergence in the ongoing India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA) negotiations......

MotoGB, a Lancashire-based distributor, will make the Hero MotoCorp product range available to customers in the UK, initially through a network of 25+ official sales and service outlets Hero MotoCorp, on Thursday, announced its official entry into the UK in partnership with MotoGB with its Euro 5+ range led by Hunk 440, marking the company’s 51st international market, strengthening its footprint across Europe......

The procurement proposals were cleared at the Defence Acquisition Council meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Aiming to bolster India’s indigenous defence capabilities and operational readiness across the armed forces, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday approved acquisition proposals worth around ₹79,000 crore.....

Vedanta Group to build three new plants - one for ferro-alloys and two for aluminium - taking its total investment in Odisha to ₹2 trillion and creating over 100,000 jobs Mining major Vedanta Group is set to invest an additional ₹1 trillion in Odisha, creating over 100,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said on Thursday. The group has already invested a similar amount in the state across …

·       Vedanta to invest ₹1 trn more in Odisha, add 100K jobs across three plants https://bit.ly/43z33FQ ·       MTR Foods' parent company, Orkla India, gears up for around ₹1,650 cr IPO https://bit.ly/4o4ZKyr ·       Wealth Company MF mops-up ₹2,000 cr via 4 debut NFOs https://bit.ly/4hpwS1r ·     …

  The Mappls app does not require users to log in, so we have no personal identifiers linked to navigation data. What we receive is purely anonymised, routes and traffic patterns, without any way to trace them back to individual users, says Rakesh Verma, Chairman & MD MapmyIndia’s consumer mapping platform, Mappls, is targeting 50 million downloads by December-end as it looks to build a new revenue stream from its B2C business. The…

The brand’s beauty portfolio in India consists of over 200 products across makeup, fragrances, and face tools. Meanwhile, the company decided to also introduce “elevated store format” with the reopening of its store at H&M DLF Mall of India Swedish fast fashion retailer H&M, which has completed a decade in India, is betting big on the “dynamic” beauty segment in the country. The company has also recently intr…

With negotiations set to conclude by December, both sides aim to boost bilateral trade and resolve longstanding differences on market access, duties, and intellectual property Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said he held a meeting with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic to discuss outstanding issues related to the proposed trade pact......

·       India-EU trade pact talks intensify ahead of Goyal’s Brussels visit https://bit.ly/4njHz78 ·       Diwali call: Trump, Modi discuss trade amid tensions over Russian oil https://bit.ly/3JonJcY ·       Tata trustees inch towards resolution of core issues https://bit.ly/4qpvaRU ·       H&am…