Business Line

• newFinance Ministry sets Nov 1 to implement simplified post-sale discount rules, 90% provisional refunds for IDS
  A key change is related to post-supply discounts
  - 10 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 9:09pm -
• newCoinDCX flags a phishing attack, days after confirming a compromised wallet
  It stressed that the exchange will never ask users to share private keys or seed phrases, ask for OTP, send links to withdraw funds
  - 13 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 9:06pm -
• newAP Govt fully prepared to tackle Cyclone Arnab: CM Naidu
  The cyclone is likely to affect the region from Srikakulam to Bapatla. The cyclone is likely to cross the coast near Yanam, close to Kakinada.
  - 13 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 9:06pm -
• newRBI Governor urges States to onboard onto ULI, utilise Programmable CBDC for Direct Benefit Transfers
  RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged states to adopt UPI-linked lending, leverage CBDC for direct transfers, and strengthen fiscal health nationwide
  - 14 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 9:05pm -
• newVoluntary buyouts offer Big Tech an alternative to layoffs
  Experts say buyouts offer a relatively graceful way to reset costs, remove unnecessary layers, and redirect investments
  - 18 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 9:01pm -
• newDelhi–Haridwar road link to open in two months: Gadkari
  Gadkari said improved road connectivity to religious destinations would help boost tourist arrivals and create jobs.
  - 20 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:59pm -
• newVenu Srinivasan family members file cross-caveats
  Mother and daughter reiterate amicable settlement
  - 20 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:59pm -
• newMSME, unsecured retail stress to lift bank NPAs in FY27
  Indian banks in India are set to see a modest rise in fresh non-performing assets in FY27
  - 21 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:58pm -
• newQ2 Results Today Highlgihts: Bajaj Auto Q2 PAT up 35%, Maruti Suzuki & Cipla profit down, ACC, Mazagon Dock PAT tumbles, Honeywell Automation PAT up, L&T, Vedanta Iron, Waaree Energies, SAIL, SBI Life, Tata Capital, Star Health, ABDL to announce Q2 results
  Stay tuned to businessline for more business, financial and stock market news.
  - 21 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:58pm -
• newCognizant expands partnership with Travelport
  The IT major will work towards embedding AI across the Travelport’s platforms, products and operations enabling faster innovation, greater efficiency and enhanced traveler experiences
  - 22 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:57pm -
• newL&T Q2 profit grows 33% to ₹5,202 crore, sees record order intake
  Net profit growth in second quarter FY 27 was led by 16% growth in operating revenue to ₹78,750 crore; lower finance costs, treasury income and efficiency in working capital also contributed to gains
  - 22 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:57pm -
• newIndian Overseas Bank appoints Akshit Choudhary as CFO from Nov 1
  Choudhary is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of professional experience across banking, financial services, auditing, treasury, and business operations
  - 23 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:56pm -
• newJSW Infrastructure’s net profit down 12% in Q2 at ₹318 crore
  EBITDA was up 11% at ₹674 crore and the company recorded net cash of ₹1,693 crore and gross debt of ₹7,292 crore
  - 23 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:56pm -
• newApple Debuts $699 Water-Resistant iPad Mini With OLED Screen
  The tablet, priced at $699(₹82,990), features an 8.5-inch OLED, or organic light-emitting diode, screen that delivers deeper blacks, brighter whites and improved contrast.
  - 24 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:55pm -
• newTelangana declares 365 mandals drought-hit
  111 mandals in the severe category; State to seek NDRF assistance
  - 27 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:52pm -

• newCent raises $15 million in Series A co-led by Blume Ventures and SPC; to build full stack preventive health platform for India
  The funding will go into this R&D and into growing Cent’s AI, engineering and clinical teams
  - 28 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:51pm -
• newDomestic air passenger traffic declines 6.49% in September
  According to industry insiders, a traditionally weak travel period, along with high airfares and capacity constraints, led India’s domestic air passenger traffic to decline in September 2026 on a year-on-year basis
  - 30 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:49pm -
• newAs India depends more on mills to start sugar production in Nov, rains may spoil plans in UP
  According to the ISMA, in the 2025–26 sugar season that ended September 30, the closing stock was about 36 lt, which provided a base for meeting domestic consumption requirements this season
  - 34 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:45pm -
• newGovt working to simplify Press Note 2 paperwork for border-country investors
  But India goes slow on China’s ask for wider relaxation as border tensions persist
  - 35 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:44pm -
• newVIT Chennai to host Marketing Conclave 2026 on AI and the future of marketing
  The October 30 event will feature panel discussions, fireside chats and networking opportunities covering emerging marketing trends and entrepreneurial challenges
  - 36 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:43pm -
• newTesla nears 1,000 India registrations in 2026; ₹86-crore equity infusion backs expansion
  Tesla has registered 220 990 electric cars in India through October 26, overtaking Mercedes-Benz in registrations so far this month. The American EV maker’s growing presence comes alongside an ₹86-crore equity infusion, although profitability remains modest as expansion costs rise.
  - 39 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:40pm -
• newKarnataka SIR removes over 99 lakh names from voter roll
  The final electorate comprises more than 2.25 crore male voters, 2.29 crore female voters, and 2,841 third-gender voters
  - 41 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:38pm -
• newWaaree Energies explores data centre entry as Q2 FY27 profit falls 15%
  For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, Waaree Energies reported consolidated net profit attributable to owners of ₹719 crore, compared with ₹842 crore in the year-ago period
  - 43 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:36pm -
• newLatentView Analytics appoints Amith Patalay to lead Europe, UK and Ireland business
  Based in Sweden, the industry veteran will focus on regional expansion, strategic client relationships and helping enterprises unlock greater value through AI
  - 45 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:34pm -
• newTVS Credit reports 19% growth in Q2 PAT at ₹243 crore
  As per a statement by TVS Credit, the NBFC clocked a net profit of ₹243 crores for Q2FY27, a growth of 19% compared to the same period last year
  - 49 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:30pm -
• newTelangana to hold all-party meet to discuss El Nino, drought
  Bhatti Vikramarka to chair meeting
  - 55 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:24pm -
• newJLR plots bigger India play with four EVs, Defender price cut of up to ₹34 lakh
  The move reduces Defender prices by up to ₹34 lakh and creates scope for higher production at its Pune facility
  - 59 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:20pm -
• newCoke sees strong volume growth in Q3 CY26
  The company said it is exploring a potential public listing of Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, the parent of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 8:18pm -
• newNew privacy law will shut down news rooms, change the concept of news, DNPA tells SC
  The Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre and listed the case for detailed hearing on November 17
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 8:18pm -
• newSigma Advanced Systems bags $102 million export order for 155 mm artillery ammunition units from NATO customer
  The company said it has to execute the order over a period of 12 months.
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 8:18pm -
• newIndia needs resilient semiconductor supply chains to move up the value chain
  Industry leaders highlighted opportunities in advanced packaging, quantum technology and photonics, while calling for better training to meet semiconductor industry needs
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 8:16pm -
• newWeekly Rupee View: Gains remain capped
  Renewed dollar strength and elevated crude prices outweigh support from foreign inflows
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 8:13pm -
• newTata Capital’s consolidated Q2 net profit jumps 51% to ₹1,660 cr
  Net interest income was up 23 per cent to ₹3,696 crore (₹3,006 crore)
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 8:13pm -
• newMumbai Metro Line 12A: ₹13,856-crore project to connect Kalyan-Dombivli with Navi Mumbai
  The elevated corridor will feature 12 stations, integrated flyovers and interchange facilities to improve access to industrial and logistics hubs
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 8:12pm -
• newDelhi’s BS-IV entry ban may disrupt NCR commuters and businesses, traders warn
  The restriction, which will remain in force until January 31, 2027, is part of the Delhi government’s winter pollution action plan
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 8:12pm -
• newCISF shifts from territorial to sector-based security doctrine to boost domain specialisation
  The force reorganisation that becomes operational from November 1, will also better serve the country’s economic security
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 8:09pm -
• newBajaj Auto profit rises 62% as export surge and EV momentum
  Bajaj Auto’s consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders rose 61.9% year-on-year to ₹3,436.10 crore in the July–September quarter, while revenue increased 59.7% to ₹25,125.56 crore
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 8:09pm -
• newAmazon to expand EV fleet to more than 20,000 by next year for transport of goods
  The company is also using vehicles run on bio-diesel and Railways, as a significant double-digit percentage, as part of its logistics
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 8:03pm -
• newAavin hikes prices of butter, ghee, curd and other milk products from Wednesday
  The Tamil Nadu dairy cooperative said the revision was necessary to offset rising production costs and keep its products competitive
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 8:02pm -
• newCIAL in Kochi becomes India’s first airport to process international passengers through DigiYatra
  The facility uses electronic passports and facial recognition to verify passengers, reducing the need for physical documents at designated checkpoints
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 8:00pm -
• newSOPA opposes GM soymeal imports, says domestic supply is ample
  SOPA’s request follows the All-India Poultry Breeders Association’s recent representation to the Government seeking permission to import 30 lakh tonnes of GM soyabean meal at zero duty
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 7:57pm -
• newJSW Cement net down a tad, plans ₹1,078 crore capex
  Revenue increased to ₹1,912 crore (₹1,436 crore)
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 7:55pm -
• newSC says ‘will examine’ petitioners’ ‘innocuous’ plea to direct EC to preserve or file in court ‘complete’ SIR records
  Petitioners seek preservation of EC records as court defers hearing by 10 days
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 7:55pm -
• newSC says ‘economic policy’ cannot take precedence over lives as Centre backs ‘calibrated’ drug-price controls
  Top court calls for balanced, transparent essential-medicine pricing
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 7:52pm -
• newAMFI to expand MF training to Chhattisgarh, Gujarat; targets 15 districts
  Over 19,500 students in Andhra Pradesh and Bihar have cleared investor awareness test; Tarun Yojana to target Classes VIII and IX
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:47pm -
• newSC Collegium proposes four judges for HC Chief Justiceships
  Bombay High Court also gets two recommended judicial appointments
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:47pm -
• newApple unveils M6 MacBook Pro and iMac with faster on-device AI performance
  The launches come ahead of the company’s October 28 event in Los Angeles, which is expected to spotlight new Mac hardware
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:46pm -
• newACC net profit plunges 92% to ₹93 crore on higher cost, lower sales
  Revenue from operations was down 5 per cent to ₹5,666 crore (₹5,969 crore)
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:40pm -
• newCBIC sets GST registration timelines, introduces deemed approval clause
  The latest measures aim to make tax administration more predictable for genuine taxpayers while bringing greater discipline to dispute resolution
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:37pm -
• newReckitt says India business grew double-digit in September quarter
  The consumer products major said that Harpic delivered double-digit growth in Q3 CY2026 supported by continued strength across emerging markets, including India
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:27pm -
• newAligned with industry body to delay BS-VII rules: Maruti Suzuki MD
  Hisashi Takeuchi says the company can then discuss in detail with the government the impact of the new norms on the car market in the future
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:26pm -
• new5 developmental imperatives, including increasing credit intensity, would underpin India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat: Shaktikanta Das
  Das underscored that first among the developmental imperatives is increasing the size and scale of the credit market
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:20pm -
• newNAN Enaex to invest ₹750 cr in explosives facility
  India’s explosives market is estimated to reach $1.7 billion by 2030 and $2.7 billion by 2035
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:17pm -
• newBRICS Forum condemns Pahalgam attack, expresses concern on West Asia crisis
  The Forum stated that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilisation or ethnic group and that all those involved in terrorist activities must be held accountable
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:16pm -
• newHCLTech expands Climate Action Grant to 24 countries, to give $1.25 million to four NPOs
  The company launched the HCLTech Grant for Climate Action in the Americas in 2023 to support locally relevant solutions to pressing climate and environmental issues
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:15pm -
• newNo US pressure on importing Russian crude oil: H S Puri
  The Union Minister also clarified that there is no immediate plan to increase ethanol blending on petrol from the current 20%
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:14pm -
• newAgilisium to shift its Asia headquarters from Chennai to Hyderabad
  The shift to Hyderabad is aimed at taping into Hyderabad’s strong pharmaceutical and biotechnology ecosystem, the company said
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:12pm -
• newAkasa Air shifts Jeddah flights to Navi Mumbai Airport, adds 45th Boeing 737 Max
  The changes are expected to strengthen international connectivity from the new airport while supporting the airline’s expansion and fleet growth plans
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:12pm -
• newIndia open to Chinese imports, hopes to boost exports to China and ASEAN: Piyush Goyal
  India is seeking fairer trade ties with China while expanding export opportunities, even as imports and the bilateral trade deficit remain concerns
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:11pm -
• newTractorNext platform to simplify farm equipment buying decisions
  The platform aims to provide equipment information and support better purchasing decisions among farmers, rural entrepreneurs and equipment buyers
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:10pm -

Moneycontrol

• ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to focus on growing absolute VNB amid slump in FY24

  

  In its Q4FY24 results, the company#39;s VNB fell 19.45 percent to Rs 2,227 crore for FY24
  - 23 Apr 24, 10:36pm -
• Tata Elxsi Q4 net profit, revenue decline QoQ; firm declares dividend of Rs 70 per share

  

  The net profit was down 4.6 percent quarter-on-quarter compared to the October to December period of FY24 and 2.32 percent against the March quarter of FY23
  - 23 Apr 24, 6:51pm -
• ICICI Pru Life Q4 net profit falls 26% to Rs 174 cr, insurer announces dividend

  

  Net premium income rose to Rs 14,788 crore
  - 23 Apr 24, 6:26pm -
• Cyient DLM#39;s profit after tax in FY24 surges 93%

  

  For the full year, the company#39;s revenue stood at Rs 1,192 crore, which was 43.2 percent higher compared to the same period of the past financial year
  - 23 Apr 24, 5:56pm -
• Tata Consumer Q4 net profit falls 19% to Rs 217 cr, firm declares dividend of Rs 7.75 per share

  

  Revenue increased 8.5 percent to Rs 3,927 crore in the three months ended March 31.
  - 23 Apr 24, 4:27pm -
• Tata Consumer Q4 net profit falls 19% to Rs 217 cr, firm declares dividend of Rs 7.75 per share

  

  Revenue increased 8.5 percent to Rs 3,927 crore in the three months ended March 31.
  - 23 Apr 24, 4:27pm -
• Hindustan Unilever Q4 Preview: Price cuts, slow demand, regional competition to hurt topline

  

  The hike in royalty payments to parent Unilever are likely to adversely impact HUL#39;s EBITDA margins, say experts
  - 23 Apr 24, 4:05pm -
• LTIMindtree Q4 Preview: Lower pass-through revenue seen impacting growth marginally

  

  A compilation of estimates suggests the company#39;s Q4 FY24 net profit is projected to decline by 2.2 percent quarter on quarter to Rs 1,143.1 crore
  - 23 Apr 24, 3:51pm -
• LT manufactures hydrotreating reactor for refinery in Mexico

  

  The reactor has been dispatched for Mexico from the company#39;s A M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex at Hazira in Gujarat.
  - 23 Apr 24, 2:47pm -
• Air India enters into codeshare pact with Japan#39;s All Nippon Airways

  

  With the codeshare, effective for travel from May 23, Air India and All Nippon Airways passengers can fly to their desired destination by combining those flights between India and Japan with a single ticket.
  - 23 Apr 24, 2:44pm -
• Razorpay announces #39;UPI Switch#39; in partnership with Airtel Payments Bank

  

  Boosting success rates by 4-5 per cent, the solution is designed to handle up to 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) at any given time, according to a release.
  - 23 Apr 24, 2:42pm -
• Stellantis India to hike vehicle prices by up to Rs 17,000 from April 30

  

  This price increase will result in an increment ranging from Rs 4,000 to Rs 17,000 across the models, the company said in a statement.
  - 23 Apr 24, 2:17pm -
• Juniper Green Energy, Tata Power sign PPA for 85 MW hybrid project in Maharashtra

  

  "The project is the first wind-solar energy project for the company. It will utilize both wind and solar resources by combining 51 MW of wind energy and 34 MW of solar power," Juniper Green Energy said in a statement.
  - 23 Apr 24, 1:40pm -
• Juniper Green Energy, Tata Power sign PPA for 85 MW hybrid project in Maharashtra

  

  "The project is the first wind-solar energy project for the company. It will utilize both wind and solar resources by combining 51 MW of wind energy and 34 MW of solar power," Juniper Green Energy said in a statement.
  - 23 Apr 24, 1:40pm -
• WeWork Global in talks to sell entire 27% stake in WeWork India

  

  Bengaluru-based real estate firm Embassy Group, which holds the remaining 73 per cent stake in WeWork India, might also dilute some shareholdings to raise funds, they added.
  - 23 Apr 24, 1:38pm -

Live Mint - Companies

• newNalwa Aero tests electric flying taxi: Indian startups ‘set to redefine how we fly’, says Minister Rammohan Naidu
  The Punjab-based company explores air taxis, medical evacuations and cargo transport; the aircraft requires further testing and regulatory approvals before commercial operations.
  - 30 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:49pm -
• newSC bars creditors from withdrawing insolvency plan over improved finances
  Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), neither the CoC nor the resolution applicant can withdraw the approved resolution merely by stating that certain developments have made the transaction less attractive, rules the SC.
  - 32 mins ago 27 Oct 26, 8:47pm -
• newMicrosoft's voluntary exit offer to 60k employees explained: What is a buyout and how will it affect Indians?
  Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to eligible employees in the US, the UK, Canada and India as it reshapes its workforce amid rising AI investments. Here’s what the offer means, who qualifies, the reported severance benefits and how Indian employees, particularly H-1B holders, could be affected.
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 8:15pm -
• newMaruti Suzuki flags rural demand risks as Q2 profit falls 26%
  India’s largest carmaker reported a third straight quarterly decline in profit as rising input costs squeezed margins, even as sales volumes grew 27%.
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 8:11pm -
• newYes Bank AT1 bondholders seek regulatory, govt intervention to enforce SC order
  Yes Bank's AT-1 bondholders said many investors had relied on their retirement savings, including provident fund and gratuity, to purchase the bonds. Twelve members died during the court proceedings, according to its submissions.
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 8:05pm -
• newJLR bets on local assembly, EVs to defend India luxury car ranking
  The Tata Motors-owned carmaker expects local assembly to cut Defender SUV prices by up to 20% as it seeks to narrow the gap with Mercedes-Benz and BMW in India’s luxury car market.
  - 1 hour ago 27 Oct 26, 7:57pm -
• newRisks spelled out for Anthropic investors include blowback from runaway AI
  Risks spelled out for Anthropic investors include blowback from runaway AI
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:27pm -
• newL&T Q2 profit up 33% on healthy order inflow despite Iran war
  Larsen & Toubro's (L&T) order inflows rose 28% to ₹1.48 lakh crore in July-September 2026 with international orders making up 63% of the total.
  - 2 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 6:56pm -
• newThis startup from IIT Kanpur boys wants to make infrared chips 100 times cheaper to help drones see through smoke, haze
  Bengaluru-based Nova Spectral AI raised $2.25 million to develop short-wave infrared sensor chips in India. Using colloidal quantum dots, the startup aims to make sensors up to 100 times cheaper than conventional models, with a field-ready prototype planned within 18 months.
  - 3 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 6:24pm -
• newJio, Airtel add over 5.3 million mobile users in September as India’s subscriber base crosses 1.3 billion
  The number of wireless mobile subscribers rose from 1,293.43 million at the end of August to 1,300 million by the end of September, marking a monthly growth rate of 0.51%.
  - 4 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 5:17pm -
• newAdvent International raises $30 billion across two new funds, beats flagship target
  The global private equity firm secured nearly $27 billion for its flagship GPE XI fund alongside $3 billion for a new mid-market strategy, backed by strong realizations of $13 billion in 2026.
  - 4 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 4:56pm -
• newMaruti Suzuki profit misses estimate as costs squeeze margins
  Maruti Suzuki saw small car sales increasing 35.9% in Q2 FY27 and SUV sales by 68.2% with demand continuing to outpace supply.
  - 5 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 4:27pm -
• newCent raises $15 million to scale preventive health screening business
  Bengaluru-based preventive health startup Cent raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Blume Ventures and South Park Commons. It plans to invest in research, AI radiology and screening technology, and expand from three centres to 7–10 across Bengaluru, Mumbai and Gurugram by mid-2027.
  - 5 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
• newUnder scanner for Tiger Shroff shooting, Pune Police asks Google, Apple to remove Rapido app for operating illegally
  Rapido could be removed from app stores in Pune as police crack down on its unlicensed bike taxi services. The company’s approval application remains pending, and authorities have warned of legal action.
  - 7 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 2:34pm -
• newTata Consumer’s distribution overhaul powers growth in more businesses, says CEO
  A distribution overhaul has helped make growth businesses a key engine for Tata Consumer Products. The company is expanding AI tools across sales and tea production, while price hikes and premium products support growth despite inflation and softer demand.
  - 7 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 2:11pm -

• newDiwali sweets: luxury mithai brands make a beeline for premium gifting market
  Diwali is driving a push into high-end mithai, with boxes priced up to ₹21,000 and brands blending traditional sweets with premium ingredients and contemporary flavours. However, premium mithai is still a tiny share of India’s sweets market.
  - 7 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 1:55pm -
• new‘Consider not taxing severance’: Investor urges FM amid Microsoft VEO, reiterates need of savings as layoffs continue
  Microsoft’s new Voluntary Exit Offer has prompted investor Muthukrishnan Dhandapani to warn of further tech-sector job losses and economic fallout. He urged workers to avoid major investments and maintain savings, saying the transition to new opportunities could be painful.
  - 8 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 1:24pm -
• newUnicorn India Ventures’ US expansion aimed at speeding up portfolio growth and exits
  Founder Bhaskar Majumdar tells Mint how the VC firm's new US base will connect Indian portfolio companies with American co-investors and buyers while keeping its funding focus firmly on India.
  - 8 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 1:21pm -
• newPorsche Profit Holds Firm as 911 Cushions Sales Slump
  Porsche AG’s profitability held up despite another sharp decline in vehicle sales, as demand for 911 sports cars and high-priced derivatives helped cushion the slump in China and weaker factory utilization.
  - 9 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 12:31pm -
• newHUL Q2 preview: Margins pressures loom as raw material prices continue to rise
  Analysts estimate HUL’s July-September revenue at ₹17,582 crore and net profit at ₹2,784 crore. Higher raw material costs could pressure margins, while price increases may affect volumes. 
  - 9 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 12:18pm -
• new‘Chandrasekaran’s reappointment was not on the agenda, taken out of turn’: What Noel Tata wrote in letter to Tata Sons
  Noel Tata has challenged Tata Sons’ resolution to reappoint N Chandrasekaran for five years from February 2027, arguing it was not properly placed on the agenda and lacked required committee recommendations and affirmative votes. He has also requested an unedited recording of the board meeting.
  - 9 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 12:06pm -
• newMicrosoft Voluntary Exit Offer: Who is an eligible employee and who is not - check here | List of countries
  Microsoft’s first Voluntary Exit Offer targets roughly a quarter of its workforce at level 70 and below in participating teams. The individualized packages vary by level, location, and tenure, and may include severance, continued stock vesting, and health insurance.
  - 10 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 11:09am -
• newMicrosoft offers voluntary exit to 60,000 employees across 4 countries including India: Is there an AI connection?
  Microsoft has offered a voluntary exit option to around 60,000 employees, nearly 27% of its workforce, across India, the US, UK and Canada. Eligible employees can leave with financial support as the tech giant ramps up AI investments and reshapes its workforce.
  - 10 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 11:06am -
• newLunate sees India as a standout emerging market, but stresses valuation discipline
  While the Abu Dhabi asset manager sees strong long-term macro tailwinds in India, it warns that elevated asset valuations demand a selective and price-conscious approach.
  - 10 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 10:52am -
• newIPO: Meet the five Anthropic co-founders who own more shares than CEO Dario Amodei as the AI firm prepares for its offer
  Anthropic’s IPO filing has put a spotlight on its founding team. Five of the AI company’s seven co-founders hold more shares than CEO Dario Amodei. Here is a look at their roles, backgrounds, and stakes in the firm.
  - 11 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 10:47am -
• newInside Microsoft Voluntary Exit Offer: VEO details explained - Chief People Officer explains why it's being introduced
  Microsoft launched a time-limited Voluntary Exit Offer for eligible employees, giving them financial support and career-planning resources to leave the company. The offer comes as Microsoft reported its first annual workforce reduction in a decade, with headcount down 5,000 to 223,000.
  - 12 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 9:38am -
• newMint explainer: what’s next for Tata Motors as it prepares to integrate Iveco?
  Tata Motors has crossed the threshold to take control of Iveco. The next test is to settle the offer, refinance acquisition debt, integrate operations and deliver promised synergies while honouring commitments in Italy.
  - 13 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 8:30am -
• newMeta Platform seeks to raise $95 billion through stock offering in largest ever funding round for AI expansion
  Meta plans to raise up to $95 billion in its largest-ever equity fundraising to finance AI infrastructure, data centers and related opportunities. The company will seek $35 billion through public offerings and up to $60 billion through a later share-sale programme.
  - 13 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 8:05am -
• newMicrosoft to offer buyouts to 60,000 workers in latest cost cut
  Microsoft Corp. will offer buyouts to about 60,000 workers, part of the company’s efforts to trim costs and retool its workforce for the artificial intelligence era.
  - 14 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:25am -
• newAnthropic's Wall Street debut: How rich could its 7 co-founders get at a $1.5 trillion valuation?
  Anthropic’s IPO filing offers a glimpse into the wealth and influence of its seven co-founders. As the AI firm prepares to go public, its shareholdings, voting power and philanthropic pledges are drawing attention, alongside the stakes held by tech giants Amazon and Google.
  - 14 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:10am -
• newMicrosoft buyout offer for employees: Who is eligible and what more 60,000 techies have been offered
  Microsoft has offered voluntary exits to about 60,000 employees, or 27% of its global workforce. Eligible staff in four countries may receive severance, continued stock vesting, health insurance and career-planning support. 
  - 15 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 6:47am -
• newWhy Hitachi Ventures wants a front-row seat in India’s deeptech boom
  Hitachi Ventures is expanding its India deeptech bets across AI, energy and advanced manufacturing, but says high entry valuations and uncertain exits call for caution.
  - 15 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 6:00am -
• newLab Rats series: Cracking vaccines, biosecurity and personalized cancer with PopVax
  Launched in 2021 in the thick of the covid pandemic, the Hyderabad-based startup has an ambitious pipeline of first-in-class vaccines and drugs that it hopes to accelerate to clinics in the next two years.
  - 15 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 6:00am -
• newThree challenges facing HDFC Bank’s new CEO
  HDFC Bank's new CEO Anup Bagchi faces the challenge of rebuilding confidence, preventing further senior management departures and reviving the growth engines.
  - 15 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 6:00am -
• newNoel Tata disputes Tata Sons board minutes, says Chandrasekaran's reappointment should be deleted from official records.
  The minutes misrepresented his objections and omitted mention of two key conditions agreed by board members, Noel Tata wrote. However, Tata Sons did not make the changes requested, and made a statutory filing about the reappointment.
  - 16 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 5:30am -

Live Mint - Opinion

• newWhat the growth of ultra-processed food in India can tell us about our current medical test boom
  Medical tests are being attractively packaged nowadays, even if they're not needed, to change the habits of consumers. The country has seen this happen before with another industry—processed food. Here's what policymakers should consider.
  - 5 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
• newElection fraud: The Trump administration is already sowing seeds of doubt about midterm election results
  The federal government doesn’t have to interfere with the mechanics of the voting process to disrupt the upcoming elections in America. Shaking the confidence of voters in the integrity of the process or its results, or scaring them out of going to vote is enough to make a mess.
  - 6 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 3:00pm -
• newWhy India's urban heat problem demands big-picture solutions
  Indian policy must focus on driving long-term urban resilience to check rising heat in our cities and avoid economic losses. The country must move beyond piecemeal interventions and begin building climate adaptation into everyday life.
  - 7 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 2:00pm -
• newRahul Matthan: Does it really matter if something you liked was written by AI?
  Modern AI writing is hard to tell apart from human-written work, but that needn't matter if the content holds value. Instead of resisting the inevitable march of technology, let's learn to work with it, immersing ourselves deeply in it so we can take advantage of the new possibilities it presents.
  - 9 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 12:30pm -
• newIndia's steel ambitions: Why they need a clear climate transition plan
  Achievable milestones are needed to make the steel policy’s 2047 goal for cleaner output meaningful. Success should be measured not only by how much steel can be produced, but also by whether the industry can get there without leaving a far larger carbon burden for future generations.
  - 9 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 12:00pm -
• newIndia needs a jobs toolkit to arm its youth for the AI-infused economy
  As technology raises the bar for entry-level jobs, policy must change gears to equip the next generation of workers with skills necessary to adapt in an artificial intelligence-led world. Here are three aspects for policymakers to consider.
  - 14 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:30am -
• newMint Quick Edit | India's winters have been heating up—Here's why that matters
  Hot summers and unpredictable monsoons take a heavy toll on lives and livelihoods, but warmer winters extract an economic price too. Here's why this aspect of climate change needs to be studied more—and how it affects India's economy.
  - 14 hours ago 27 Oct 26, 7:00am -
• How to handle an AI agent that outgrows its mandate—and why it's an opportunity for Indian IT
  Deployers of agents must use external supervision to stop them from veering off their brief. That creates an opening for Indian IT services firms, which have spent three decades embedded in client systems, operating the surrounding technology and maintaining long-lived governance relationships.
  - 1 day ago 26 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
• AI versus German philosophers: Here's why the bots lost this round
  Writers like Arundhati Roy are concerned about how artificial intelligence (AI) will affect our humanness. But according to German philosopher Rüdiger Safranski, human beings have something AI doesn't that's deeper than intelligence.
  - 1 day ago 26 Oct 26, 3:00pm -
• Nageswaran & Poojari: Let's welcome data centres—but on the right terms
  AI hyperscalers have their eyes on India, but we must carefully weigh all commitment costs of hosting data centres against the benefits before extending scarce resources. The terms must be settled before we pay in advance.
  - 1 day ago 26 Oct 26, 2:00pm -
• Four ways India can manage the fiscal load caused by external shocks prudently
  The global scenario has been unfavourable to say the least. The country must ensure relief from public expenditure is targeted and does not become a lasting liability. Although the shocks India is currently facing are external, the decision about who pays for it is made at home.
  - 1 day ago 26 Oct 26, 12:00pm -
• Former India trade negotiator Abhijit Das: New Delhi must be careful not to sign-off on a lopsided deal with Washington
  India is focusing on gains for labour-intensive sectors but concessions in agriculture can cause greater losses. The February framework’s clauses on joint action against third parties also risk compromising India’s sovereignty in policymaking. We must be careful not to sign-off on an asymmetric deal
  - 2 days ago 26 Oct 26, 8:30am -
• Special intensive revision: What's the road ahead for the Election Commission of India?
  The special revision of electoral rolls has seen several issues that left voters out of the draft rolls and raises questions about the process. Here's why India needs more transparency from the Election Commission.
  - 2 days ago 26 Oct 26, 7:31am -
• Mint Quick Edit | Gig workers to be counted in the Periodic Labour Force Survey—a welcome decision
  From 2027 onwards, policymakers may have access to official data about gig workers from a nationally representative survey. This is a good move. Here are two tweaks that could help monetary policymakers.
  - 2 days ago 26 Oct 26, 7:00am -
• Indira Gandhi: The promise and price of a rich legacy
  Indira Gandhi’s legacy remains divided between her achievements and the erosion of democracy.
  - 2 days ago 26 Oct 26, 6:00am -

• How China’s industrial strength is testing its growth model
  The country's industrial competitiveness has not translated into equally strong domestic demand, while its export competitiveness is provoking resistance from overseas markets like the European Union. How Beijing manages these competing priorities will matter beyond China.
  - 2 days ago 26 Oct 26, 12:30am -
• Madan Sabnavis: Tax data can tell us much about India’s income skew—that matters for businesses
  It paints a fair picture of the overall purchasing power of a major segment of the population—that's valuable information for businesses looking to target the right kind of customer for their needs. Here's what the data shows.
  - 2 days ago 25 Oct 26, 7:30pm -
• Rogue Chinese bots: Why AI doesn't have to be evil to cause chaos—and why that's a global problem
  It turns out artificial intelligence agents going 'off-script' is not just a quirk of bots made by American firms like OpenAI and Anthropic. Agents running on China's biggest tech company's cloud server went rogue—that should tell us this is a worldwide issue. We need more openness from AI makers.
  - 2 days ago 25 Oct 26, 7:00pm -
• As Israel goes to the polls, West Asia holds its breath
  The world is watching Israel’s elections closely, as West Asia’s future hinges on Benjamin Netanyahu’s electoral fortunes.
  - 2 days ago 25 Oct 26, 6:36pm -
• Manu Joseph: Saudi Arabia's execution of two immigrants offers a powerful reminder—progress isn't a permanent state
  The killing of two Bangladeshi workers for an ‘indecent act’ by the wealthy West Asian country is a dark reminder that most of human history was perhaps like this. The atrocities inflicted on the poor are artefacts of our past that can shatter the world’s fragile modernity.
  - 2 days ago 25 Oct 26, 6:30pm -
• Let Indians spend their gold to help ease our rupee problems—Here's how
  Official policy discourages Indians from buying gold, but maybe a better policy would be to let them spend it. India could enjoy a gold standard without asking the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to buy a gram of it or peg the rupee to anything. Here's how.
  - 2 days ago 25 Oct 26, 6:01pm -
• HP Nanda: A master of the old economy whose successors inherited a different world
  In post-Partition India, Nanda built an engineering and automotive group spanning tractors, farm machinery, motorcycles and construction equipment.
  - 4 days ago 24 Oct 26, 7:05am -
• Why the ideas of Keynes hold relevance beyond economics—especially today
   A new play about this prolific architect of the post-World War II economic order offers a solution to today’s dismal state of global affairs: resurrect the Keynesian revolution. That idea, however, is largely nonsensical. Here’s what we should learn from Keynes instead.
  - 4 days ago 23 Oct 26, 3:00pm -
• Beyond resilience: lessons for India from the IMF-World Bank meetings
  India’s next phase of growth must go beyond strong GDP numbers to create quality jobs, harness AI responsibly and build resilience against global shocks.
  - 4 days ago 23 Oct 26, 10:32am -
• Why the minutes of RBI's rate-setting committee meeting hint at a course correction
  The stark change in the stance of members from the prior policy meeting in August suggests that the inflationary impact of the foreign currency non-resident (bank) deposits was underestimated. Such missteps can prove costly.
  - 5 days ago 23 Oct 26, 8:00am -
• Mint Quick Edit | Signs of trouble ahead: Is it finally time for supply-side reforms?
  Although India has held up well against global headwinds, dangers loom that threaten to slow the country's pace of growth. With limited scope for demand management, policymakers should consider supply-side reforms. Let's liberate the entrepreneurial energies that could propel economic expansion.
  - 5 days ago 23 Oct 26, 7:01am -
• Machine mayhem: How sentient AI could put businesses in a quandary
  The day a machine appears to care if we switch it off, CEOs will discover a problem no policy can address yet. We'd be fooled if we believed a bot was conscious when it wasn't, and could create a new class of exploited beings if we assume a bot isn’t conscious when it is. Both attract legal hassles.
  - 5 days ago 22 Oct 26, 4:01pm -
• AI hype and dotcom déjà vu: Sorry to burst your bubble, but this doesn't look like one
  America's AI-dominated bull market has many drawing nervous comparisons to the dotcom bubble. But there's reason to doubt the doom. The animal spirits that usually propel bubbles are in short supply.
  - 5 days ago 22 Oct 26, 3:00pm -
• Global slump: Why corporate capex in India is unlikely to rise just yet
  Capital expenditure by corporate firms has been weak in much of the world. But India's total investment-to-GDP ratio has been better than pre-covid and is second only to China. That said, global policy flux and unfavourable government capex weigh against strong pick-up. 
  - 5 days ago 22 Oct 26, 2:00pm -
• Why the UPI MDR debate is about more than finding an acceptable transaction fee
  The debate around merchant discount rates (MDR) on the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) has raised the question of how the system can be made sustainable so all participants have the incentive to use it. India needs to think on this carefully as markets built around digital infrastructure expand.
  - 5 days ago 22 Oct 26, 1:03pm -
• India is within its rights to use duties others have weaponized against the Global South
  A study has shown a fall in the implementation of anti-dumping duties recommended by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies. This, even as large economies have weaponized trade remedies to degrade the industrial base of the Global South. What is fair for them should be fair for us too.
  - 5 days ago 22 Oct 26, 12:43pm -
• Safety net cue: India may need to recraft public welfare for the age of artificial intelligence
  The idea of a UBI may need a long-horizon relook in the context of how AI could plausibly reshape India’s economy. As for similar ideas of public welfare, are America’s Big AI companies like Anthropic and SpaceX onto something?
  - 6 days ago 22 Oct 26, 7:30am -
• Mint Quick Edit | SBI data breach: India’s AI efforts must make cybersecurity a priority
  Customer information of the country's largest bank has been found on the dark web. This is a wake-up call for the country to strengthen its cyber shields. India’s quest for sovereign AI must focus on the financial sector’s fortification too.
  - 6 days ago 22 Oct 26, 7:00am -
• TVS succession row: Here's what family businesses can learn from it
  Legacy planning cannot rest on ambiguous MoUs or a division of executive roles alone. Unless families settle ownership, the growth of one heir’s company can unsettle the whole arrangement. Here are three lessons for promoters planning generational succession.
  - 6 days ago 21 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
• French protests: Why is one of the rich world's biggest spenders on public services burning?
  The country's propensity to descend into unrest has become scarily regular. The discontent that provided the kindling for the fiery protests was already there—government after government has prioritized pensions over the future of young people.
  - 6 days ago 21 Oct 26, 3:07pm -