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RBI likely selling US dollars to defend rupee from sliding to record low

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India is likely selling U.S. dollars again to defend the rupee and keep it from sliding to a record low, three traders told Reuters on Thursday

Coal inventories in India drop at fastest pace in 2 years, boosting imports

While India's power demand typically peaks during May, unusually dry weather and an uptick in economic activity has boosted consumption this month

Tesla misses margin estimates amid price cuts, sticks to production goal

The company said on Wednesday that upgrades made to its factories in the third quarter will help it in cutting production costs. "An industry leader needs to be a cost leader," it said in a statement

Meta to roll out broadcast channels to Facebook, Messenger after WhatsApp

Social media firms are bringing in more features to shore up engagement across apps in a highly competitive online environment

Tesla CEO Musk raises alarm on interest rates, hesitates on Mexico factory

"If interest rates remain high ... it's that much harder for people to buy the car. They simply can't afford it," he said on a conference call with analysts

Netflix raises prices after it adds new subscribers, despite strikes

Almost 9 million subscribers joined Netflix around the globe in the third quarter, surpassing Wall Street analysts' forecast for 6 million, according to LSEG

Dollar gains against euro as Fed, Middle East conflict stay in focus

The dollar is also benefiting from safe haven demand on concerns over the conflict in the Middle East

Ford Motor announces top management reshuffle as UAW strike drags on

Automakers are dealing with ongoing strikes by the United Auto Workers union that has led to total economic losses of $7.7 billion through Oct. 12

Brent hits $93 as escalating Middle East conflict heightens supply concerns

"This turn of diplomatic fortunes again garners fear of conflict spread and therefore the leap in oil," said John Evans of oil broker PVM

Suzuki eyes exporting India-made EVs to Japan as early as 2025: Report

The production line would also make gasoline-powered cars and would reach an expected capacity of 250,000 units a year, the newspaper added

PhonePe revenue soars 77% in FY23 on booming digital payments market

The company's loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation on a standalone basis widened to 17.55 billion rupees ($210.8 million) from 16.12 billion rupees a year ago

IndusInd Bank Q2 results: Net profit jumps 22% on robust growth in loans

(Reuters) -Indian private lender IndusInd Bank reported a 22.1% rise in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by robust growth in loans and core lending income.

Large banks preparing for maturity of RBI's $5 billion forex swap

The $5 billion dollar/rupee swap that the Reserve Bank of India undertook in April 2022 will mature on Monday, meaning $5 billion can potentially be taken out of the banking system

Adidas lifts revenue guidance, forecasts smaller 2023 operating loss

The German company said it now expects an operating loss for 2023 of around 100 million euros ($106 million), from a previously expected 450 million euros

Govt cuts windfall tax on petroleum crude, will be effective from Oct 18

The government also cut windfall tax on aviation turbine fuel to 1 rupee per litre from 3.50 rupees per litre and reduced windfall tax on diesel to 4 rupees per litre from 5 rupees per litre

China tells banks to roll over local government debts as risks mount

Local government debt reached 92 trillion yuan ($12.58 trillion), or 76% of the country's economic output in 2022, up from 62.2% in 2019

Russian oil freight rates jump by 50% as US boosts scrutiny of price cap

G7 imposed sanctions in last Dec prohibiting shippers or insurers domiciled in member countries from offering services to facilitate Russian oil exports when the price is above $60 a barrel

CIE Automotive India results: Profit up 11%, revenue low in Europe segment

Weak demand for cars in CIE's key Europe market, which analysts say brings higher margins, also saw overall revenue rise just 2.2% - its slowest growth in five quarters

KKR-backed Avendus to tap tech investment banking deals in Southeast Asia

Majority owned by KKR, Avendus is best known in India for advising large startups such as SoftBank-backed food delivery firm Swiggy and eyewear retailer Lenskart on their fund raising

Govt to sell up to 7% stake in HUDCO through an offer for sale this week

The plan includes selling 3.5% of the company, with an option to sell an additional 3.5% if the offer is oversubscribed