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Bharti Airtel Q2 result: Profit rises 89% to ₹6,791 cr, Arpu surges to ₹256

Airtel's consolidated revenue from operations for Q2FY26 stood at ₹52,145 crore, up 25.7 per cent Y-o-Y, "driven by strong momentum in both India and Africa," the company said

Ambuja Cement Q2 results: Profit jumps 268% to ₹1,766 cr, revenue up 25%

The surge in Ambuja Cement profit in Q2FY26 was driven by a one-time ₹1,697 crore income tax provision reversal, the company said in a BSE filing

India's Apr-Sep fiscal deficit hits ₹5.73 trillion, 36.5% of FY26 estimate

The Centre's receipts stood at ₹17.3 lakh crore, or 49.5% of the FY26 target, while expenditure reached ₹23.03 lakh crore, or 45.5% of the estimate, led by higher interest and subsidy payments

US cancels Trump-Putin Budapest meeting over Russia's 'maximalist' demands

The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was announced earlier this month, with an agenda to discuss ways to end Russia's war in Ukraine

Maruti Suzuki Q2FY26 results: Profit up 8% at ₹3,349 cr, revenue jumps 13%

On a sequential basis, Maruti Suzuki's profit dropped 11.7 per cent from ₹3,792.4 crore on the back of increased expenses, the company said in a BSE filing

India's long-term equity story remains strong, says Morgan Stanley MD

At the Business Standard BFSI Summit, Morgan Stanley's Ridham Desai said India's weak market performance this year mirrors global trends, and the country is expected to outperform in the next downturn

CBSE releases 2026 Board exam schedule for Classes 10, 12: Check dates here

According to the date sheet, the examinations for Classes 10 and 12 will begin on February 17, and will go on till March 10 and April 9, respectively

Reliance, Google announce free Gemini AI offer for Jio 5G subscribers

Earlier this year, Jio's rival telecom operator Airtel also partnered with AI firm Perplexity to offer its subscribers free access to Perplexity Pro for 12 months

Worst is over but liquidity support remains a key concern, say MFI chiefs

Industry leaders at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit said that while collections and rural affordability are improving, liquidity support is critical to sustain the sector's ongoing recovery

Adani Power Q2 results: Net profit falls 11% to ₹2,952 cr, revenue flat

Adani Power secured new power purchase agreements in Q2, including a 2,400 megawatt (MW) project from Bihar, 1,600 MW from Madhya Pradesh, and 570 MW from Karnataka (by October 25)

AI-enabled devices redefining digital banking, say experts at BFSI Summit

Experts at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit say devices are fast evolving from passive tools to AI-powered platforms at the core of fintech innovation and secure digital transactions

BFSI Summit: SFBs urge RBI to relax capital norms, shed 'small finance' tag

Chief executives of Small Finance Banks welcome move to allow them to transition to universal banks, but ask for glide path to lower capital adequacy norms vis-a-vis large banks

L&T Q2FY26 results: Net profit jumps 16% to ₹3,926 cr, revenup up 10%

Profit surge was driven by a strong "order momentum across a broad spectrum of businesses," Larsen & Toubro said in a BSE filing

Regulatory reform, capital depth draw global banks to India, say CEOs

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit, CEOs of Citi, HSBC, and Standard Chartered say India's regulatory clarity and deepening markets are strengthening its appeal for global banks

Coal India Q2FY26 results: Profit falls 32% to ₹4,262 cr, dividend declared

CIL's revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹ 30,186.7 crore, down 3.2 per cent year-on-year(Y-o-Y) and 15.8 per cent sequentially

Silk threads, sugar dreams: What remains of Bihar's industrial past

Once a significant industrial state of eastern India, Bihar now stands as a sobering tale of unrealised potential and faded fortunes. Factories that once buzzed with activity now lie silent

Microsoft to retain 27% stake in OpenAI worth $135 bn after restructuring

Microsoft's new agreement with OpenAI follows its shift to a for-profit model under OpenAI Group PBC, redefining IP rights, AGI clauses and Azure service commitments

'Tejashwi Pran': INDIA bloc promises jobs, free power in poll manifesto

The INDIA bloc's Bihar election manifesto promises jobs for every family, free electricity, revival of the old pension scheme, higher welfare payouts for women, and protection of minority rights

Adani Green Q2FY26 results: Net profit jumps 25% at ₹644 cr, revenue up 20%

Adani Green Energy's total energy sales increased by 39 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) during the quarter, while its operational capacity jumped 49 per cent to 16.7 GW

India's industrial output growth remains unchanged at 4% in September

Manufacturing output expanded 4.8 per cent during September, while the electricity sector grew 3.1 per cent. In contrast, mining activity slipped 0.4 per cent during the period