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Sebi cuts cool-off period for OFS by off-market illiquid Invits to 8 weeks

Sebi has shortened the cooling-off period for offer-for-sale transactions by privately listed illiquid InvITs to eight weeks from 12 weeks, effective immediately.

Paddy stubble burning falls 26.6% in 7 states; Punjab records most cases

Paddy stubble burning incidents fell 26.63% to 3,316 across seven states between September 15 and November 1, with Punjab accounting for nearly half the cases.

Agri minister asks officials to draw up strategy on drought, cyclones

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asks officials to prepare a strategy to tackle drought, cyclones and erratic rainfall, and ensure timely relief for affected farmers.

PTC India Q2 net profit drops over 28% to ₹159 crore on increased expenses

During the second quarter of FY27, the company's total income, however, increased to Rs 5,958.24 crore from Rs 5,585.21 crore in the year-ago period

Approval of India-made HIV-prevention shot raises hopes in poorer nations

US regulators have approved a generic version of lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV-prevention drug, for sale in low-income countries, potentially widening access to preventive treatment.

IPO-bound Oyo parent Prism posts 17% rise in profit to ₹353 cr for Q1FY27

Prism's revenue from operations increased 35% to ₹2,814 crore in the first quarter of FY2026-27, compared with ₹2,078 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, the audited financials showed

Ambani tops Forbes' billionaire gainers list with $6.3 bn wealth jump

According to Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list, Ambani's wealth increased by 7.85 per cent, or $6.3 billion, making him the biggest gainer globally in the latest update to the ranking on November 2

UPL Ltd reports 26% fall in Q2 profit to ₹452 cr amid lower sales

UPL Ltd reported a 26.14% year-on-year decline in Q2 net profit to ₹452 crore as lower sales and challenging global conditions weighed on performance.

Eureka Forbes Q2 profit rises 17.8% to ₹74 cr, revenue up 15% to ₹888 cr

The company had posted a net profit of ₹62.91 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, according to a regulatory filing

Delhi border checks trigger massive traffic snarls amid BS-VI restrictions

Heavy congestion was reported at several entry points, including the Delhi-Gurugram, Delhi-Noida, Delhi-Ghaziabad, Delhi-Sonipat and Delhi-Najafgarh borders

L&T secures significant orders for residential, commercial projects

L&T classifies orders in the range of ₹1,000 crore to ₹2,500 crore as 'significant'

US consortium pushes for $4.4 billion LNG project in Pakistan: Report

The proposed project will cover imports, storage, regasification, gas transmission and sales to large consumers on a merchant basis

Govt notifies grievance rules under VB-G RAM G Act, sets 15-day deadline

The rules provide for designated grievance redressal officers at each level to receive, register, enquire into and dispose of complaints

SC says 'don't travel by air', refuses urgent hearing on airfare hike plea

The advocate then said air travel is an essential service. "It's a violation of Article 14." Article 14 of the Constitution deals with equality before law

India T20 team set the tone despite limited preparation, says Gambhir

India defeated the hosts 3-2 in the T20 series despite landing here just a couple of days before the lung-opener and having very little time to rest and recover in between games

Pujara predicts tough NZ challenge for India amid mid-series squad changes

Pujara was also asked who between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is more likely to score more centuries during the series. The former Test specialist said he expects Kohli to get more

Chapman, Ravindra ruled out of India ODIs; Nicholls and Seifert join squad

Chapman is undergoing rehabilitation for his hamstring injury while Ravindra is yet to recover from his shoulder niggle

Chaubey's proposal to liquidate AIFF FD faces opposition from members

According to estimates, the three international friendly matches could cost between Rs 80 crore and Rs 85 crore

Seifert, Phillips power NZ to 7-wicket win in 5th T20I; IND take series 3-2

The opener (93, 50b, 11x4, 5x6) shared an 86-run partnership with in-form Glenn Phillips (65 not out, 38b) for the third wicket as the hosts replied with 195 for three to India's 191 for eight

Devyani International Q2 results: Net profit at ₹3.4 cr, revenue up 10.6%

The company, a franchisee of US-based Yum Brands, said its consolidated net loss narrowed to ₹24 lakh ($25,301.78), compared with a loss of ₹21.89 crore a year ago