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JSW Energy Q2 profit jumps 83% to Rs 850 crore on power demand surge

The company, part of billionaire Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group, saw its consolidated net profit rise to Rs 850 crore in the quarter ending Sept. 30, compared with Rs 466 crore a year ago

Russia makes up 40% of Indian crude oil imports, dents OPEC's share

Lower purchases from the West Asia dragged the share of pec in India's overall imports to the lowest in 22 year

Miners race to realise graphite projects as China controls exports

To stay ahead in a fast-changing industry, carmakers have been investing directly in mining projects to ensure future supplies of battery inputs

China's graphite curbs will accelerate plans for alternatives, say analysts

China's decision may escalate trade disputes globally and spur other countries to prioritize research into alternative sources and materials, industry executives said

US veto at UN to shield Israel could compromise its Ukraine rallying cry

US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield justified Wednesday's veto by telling the council more time was needed for diplomacy

London stock exchange sees first trading halt in 4 yrs, blue chips spared

Traders said that shares in CRH and Deliveroo were among those not trading on the London market after the incident, which was the first time trading on the LSE had been interrupted since 2019

At or near peak for interest rate target: US Federal Reserve's Mester

Mester noted Fed forecasts released at the September meeting eyed another increase in what is currently a federal funds target rate range of between 5.25% and 5.5% by the end of the year

Tensions high in occupied West Bank as Israel fears 'third front'

More than 80 Palestinians have been killed in West Bank violence since October 7 and Israel has arre­sted more than 900 people

EU wants free trade deal with India for 'real' mkt access: Spain's Minister

"There is an enormous interest from the member states, but only if there will be an access to the real market, without which the deal would be emptied"

Paytm Q2 results: Loss narrows as revenue jumps 32% on strong loan growth

Paytm, one of the country's first startups to go public, said revenue increased 32% to Rs 2,519 crore in the second quarter, from Rs 1,914 crore a year earlier

Bitcoin hits two-month high above $30,000 in volatile trading week

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by circulation, climbed as high as $30,022, its highest since July 23. It was last up 4% on the day

RBI to conduct open market bond sales to absorb durable liquidity

Core liquidity surplus includes the government's cash balances held with the central bank

Rupee logs best day in 3 weeks on likely 'aggressive' RBI intervention

"Any uptick on the rupee is likely to be short-lived with importers stepping in"

Kajaria Ceramics Q2 results: Net profit rises 54.5% to Rs 108 crore

The company had in May projected revenue growth of 14-16% for this fiscal year

Glenmark Life Sciences posts Q2 results, profit up on back of API boost

The Mumbai-based drugmaker said its profit rose to Rs 113 crore ($14.3 million) for the quarter ended Sept. 30, from Rs 107 crore year earlier

India not planning curbs on imports or investments from Canada: Reports

Ties between New Delhi and Ottawa deteriorated sharply after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in September his intelligence agencies were pursuing credible allegations

Biased bots? US lawmakers take on the 'Wild West' of AI recruitment

The question of what "responsible AI" might look like goes to the heart of an increasingly robust push-back against the unrestricted use of automation in the US recruitment market

US President Joe Biden seeks $100 billion to arm Israel and Ukraine

More than 1 million Palestinians, roughly half of Gaza's population, have fled homes in the north and Gaza City after Israel told them to evacuate

Fed Chair Powell says strong economy may still require rate increases

Fed chief says geopolitical tensions are 'highly elevated'

ITC Q2 profit rises 10.3% to Rs 4,927 crore, misses estimates as costs rise

Analysts, on average, had expected a profit of Rs 4,954 crore rupees, according to LSEG data