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Karnataka minister alleges oil firms supplied petrol with over 20% ethanol

Karnataka minister Rizwan Arshad alleged that petrol samples showed ethanol blends exceeding 20 per cent, with some above 30 per cent, and sought action against oil companies.

Angan Guha rejoins Wipro as CEO of its Americas 2 unit, effective Dec 8

Angan Guha, who spent nearly 29 years at Wipro before joining Birlasoft in 2022, will return as CEO of the Americas 2 unit on December 8 and report to CEO Srini Pallia.

Microfinance portfolio shrinks 5% YoY to Rs 3.28 trillion in September

On a sequential basis, the portfolio contracted 1.4 per cent, while active loans and the live customer base fell 6.5 per cent and 3.9 per cent, respectively.

NBFC gold loans rise 66% to ₹3.74 trillion as retail lending picks up pace

Outstanding gold loans at NBFCs rose 66.1 per cent year-on-year in September, outpacing other retail segments, while concerns emerged over lending to borrowers with overdue loans

Vice-President Radhakrishnan to be chief guest at Ayodhya Deepotsav

Ayodhya is preparing for a record diya-lighting event on Saturday, with foreign tourists and cultural troupes arriving as officials step up security and crowd management measures.

Inward FDI to ODI ratio narrows to 4.2 times in FY26 from 5.5 times: RBI

The RBI's annual census shows a narrowing gap between inward FDI and overseas direct investment, with the US emerging as the largest source of outstanding FDI in India.

IndusInd Bank taps JP Morgan Xpedite for global remittance expansion

The partnership will use J.P. Morgan Payments' Xpedite solution to enable direct local-currency settlements and reduce the need for intermediary currency conversions

Uttar Pradesh Private Medical College Scheme, 2022: Models, incentives and eligibility

The scheme seeks to attract private capital and expertise for developing medical colleges and associated teaching hospitals in districts that did not have such institutions

Reserve Bank of India may hike rates by up to 75 bps more: Uday Kotak

Uday Kotak expects another 50-75 basis points of repo rate hikes and warns of prolonged Middle East risks, but sees Indian equities well placed to attract foreign investors.

Fund Review: Franklin India Large Cap Fund

Fund Review: Franklin India Large Cap Fund

Home loan rates of various lenders in early Nov explained in one table

State-owned banks continue to hold the competitive edge for cost-conscious borrowers

SBI rejects RCom plea, to list its directors as wilful defaulters

SBI has rejected Reliance Communications' representations against wilful defaulter classification and will report the company and its directors or guarantors to credit information firms

Meta kicks off first euro bond sale in latest test for tech sector

Facebook parent turns to global debt markets to finance rising AI infrastructure investments even as concerns emerge over the sustainability of the AI boom

Mumbai Marathon ranks 21st globally, wins emerging markets impact award

The 2026 Brand Finance study examined the strength, appeal and wider economic and social contributions of marathon brands across nine international markets

Services PMI rises to 4-month high of 55.8 in Oct as cost inflation eases

The HSBC India Services PMI rose to 55.8 in October from 55.2 in September, driven by stronger domestic demand, even as export orders and hiring growth weakened

Fractal Analytics posts first $100 mn revenue quarter, Q2 net at ₹79.2 cr

Revenue rose 20 per cent year-on-year to ₹956.5 crore in Q2 FY27, while net profit more than doubled to ₹79.2 crore, led by strong growth in healthcare and BFSI

Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy, 2022: Targets, incentives, eligibility and implementation

The policy is the state government's framework for expanding electricity generation from solar energy and developing the infrastructure needed to connect, store and use that electricity

What will new Samvat bring for investors? Experts to discuss at BS webinar

Business Standard Hindi will host a special webinar on Wednesday at noon, bringing together market experts to discuss mutual funds, equities, gold and portfolio strategies

India targets ₹3 trillion defence output, ₹50,000 crore exports by 2029

Singh set out the goals while chairing a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Defence on 'Modernisation of Indian Defence Forces'

ReNew to invest ₹9,000 crore in 1,500 MW pumped hydro project in Odisha

The renewable energy company has signed an MoU with the Odisha government for a 1,500 MW pumped hydro storage project in Ganjam district, part of its ₹45,000 crore investment plan