Harnaut

About Harnaut

Harnaut

Harnaut, in Nalanda district, remains the seat most closely tied to Nitish Kumar’s political journey. It was from here that he first entered the Assembly in 1985, and the constituency has since stood as a JD(U) bastion. Beyond its electoral value, the seat carries deep symbolic weight as it represents both Nitish’s political legacy and the next chapter for his party.
 
In the previous election, JD(U)’s Hari Narayan Singh won with 65,404 votes, while the runner-up candidate from LJP, Mamta Devi, got 38,163 votes.

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The wealth-tech firm plans to launch its MF Lite fund house in Q4FY27 after meeting regulatory requirements, potentially becoming the first AMC under Sebi's new framework

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 8:01 PM IST

India can tap large data centre mkt as global AI adoption grows: Equinix MD

Equinix India MD Manoj Paul says AI adoption could drive data centre growth beyond traditional hubs, with the company aiming to expand its India capacity from 20 MW to 70 MW in 2-3 years

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 7:59 PM IST

HERC grants parallel distribution licence to Eleven Power for Gurugram, Nuh

Over 830,000 consumers will get a choice of electricity supplier as Eleven Power builds its network, with Rs 4,717 crore investment planned and supply expected from 2027-28

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 7:59 PM IST

Power ministry launches framework for digitalisation of distribution sector

The CEA framework sets out a five-year roadmap for discoms to adopt smart meters, GIS and AI-based systems, aiming to cut losses, improve reliability and strengthen cyber security

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 7:58 PM IST

India's auto tech funding at $1.3 bn in 2026, unlikely to match 2025 levels

Auto tech firms raised $1.3 billion across 97 rounds in 2026, with Bengaluru accounting for nearly 70% of funding; Rapido, Simple Energy and Rideriver led the biggest deals

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 7:57 PM IST

India flags off first consignment to New Zealand under free trade pact

The first shipment, a Maharashtra-made JCB mini excavator, marks the start of zero-duty access for Indian engineering goods as both nations aim to double bilateral trade by 2030.

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 7:57 PM IST

Naval platforms worth ₹2.41 trn accorded AoN, RFP out for four LPDs: VCNS

Vice Chief of the Naval Staff flags AI, advanced propulsion and quantum tech as focus areas ahead of navy's Swavlamban 2026 innovation and indigenisation seminar

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 7:55 PM IST

Tata Trusts replies on SDTT complaint; Charity Commissioner to decide soon

Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has submitted its response to governance complaints filed by two trustees, with the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner expected to decide the next course of action

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 7:55 PM IST

Waaree Renewable Technologies Q2 net profit falls over 29% to ₹81 crore

Waaree Renewable Technologies' Q2FY27 net profit fell over 29% to ₹81.48 crore as higher expenses weighed on earnings, even as revenue rose to ₹1,057.84 crore.

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 7:38 PM IST

LTTS Q2 net profit rises 66.8% to ₹548 crore, beats Street estimates

L&T Technology Services reported 12.1% revenue growth to Rs 3,040 crore in Q2FY27, while net profit included a one-time gain of Rs 165 crore and large deal wins topped $200 million

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 7:37 PM IST

CCPA acts against online sale of explosives, delists 3,940 sellers

Dial4Trade and ExportersIndia fined Rs 10 lakh each, while IndiaMART and Justdial face notices as the regulator cracks down on online sales of hazardous explosive substances

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 7:29 PM IST

India's smartphone shipments plunge 26% in Q3, worst showing since 2016

Shipments fell to 35.6 million units as rising handset prices weighed on demand; Samsung overtook Vivo to lead the market, while Apple recorded a 20% decline in volumes.

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 7:21 PM IST

Bajaj Finance Q2 profit rises 28.7% to ₹6,367 crore on strong loan growth

Assets under management grew 26%, the fastest pace since the March 2025 quarter, as gold loans doubled and rural consumer finance expanded 63%, supporting quarterly earnings

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

Gen Z makes up 52% of Amazon's fashion and beauty customer base in India

Gen Z shoppers drive Amazon's festive growth as premium brands double their sales share to 20%, while non-metro markets account for over half of fashion and beauty orders

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

South Indian Bank plans to enter credit card business in 6 months: MD & CEO

South Indian Bank MD & CEO Mahesh Pai plans to enter the credit card business within six months, boost retail lending, expand branches and target 15-16% credit growth over the next two years.

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

SBI Mutual Fund leans on brand, SBI's network to deepen B-30 penetration

Plans to add more branches as it looks to expand investor pool, says new CBO

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 7:03 PM IST

Beyond Diwali sales, Sivakasi eyes global fireworks market with exports

India's fireworks capital is drawing interest from overseas buyers as Tamil Nadu pushes for export-friendly policies, modernisation and improved infrastructure to boost global sales.

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 6:59 PM IST

Moneyview's first backer eyes India's next 500 million borrowers after IPO

Accel's Subrata Mitra backed the digital lender at a $6 million valuation in 2014. It listed this month at a market value of about $1.01 billion

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 6:57 PM IST

Govt to launch AgriPV support scheme, 5 GW capacity possible: MNRE secy

The proposed central scheme aims to bridge the 25-30% higher cost of AgriPV projects, with capacity addition depending on states notifying feed-in tariffs, says MNRE Secretary

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

Treasury gains shrink for banks in Q2 as rising yields hit trading books

Treasury income fell at several major banks in Q2FY27 as bond yields climbed, weighing on other income and profits despite growth in net interest income across lenders.

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 6:54 PM IST