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Medanta Q3FY26 PAT falls 33.5% on labour laws, Noida hospital costs

Depreciation, finance costs from new Noida facility and one-time labour code impact weigh on December-quarter profit

Medanta Q3FY26 PAT falls 33.5% on labour laws, Noida hospital costs
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 8:54 PM IST

Metropolis Q3FY26 results: Profit jumps 32%, revenue rises nearly 26%

India's second-largest pathology chain reported strong year-on-year profit growth in the December quarter, supported by higher test volumes, preventive care demand and specialised diagnostics

Metropolis Q3FY26 results: Profit jumps 32%, revenue rises nearly 26%
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 8:45 PM IST

Cognizant Q4 net profit rises 19%, to hire more freshers this year

US-listed IT major beats growth guidance for 2025 on strong deal wins, margin expansion and rising financial services demand

Cognizant Q4 net profit rises 19%, to hire more freshers this year
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 8:32 PM IST

G Square acquires TVS founder's legacy land in Madurai for ₹300 crore

Five-acre heritage parcel in central Madurai to be developed into premium residential and commercial plotted project

G Square acquires TVS founder's legacy land in Madurai for ₹300 crore
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 8:20 PM IST

Marico signs deal to buy majority stake in Cosmix Wellness for ₹225.67 cr

Marico has signed definitive agreements to acquire a majority stake in digital-first wellness brand Cosmix Wellness, valuing the company at ₹375 crore and strengthening its health portfolio

Marico signs deal to buy majority stake in Cosmix Wellness for ₹225.67 cr
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

Supreme Court directs ED to form SIT to probe alleged RCom bank fraud

The Supreme Court asked the Enforcement Directorate to set up a senior-level SIT to take forward the probe into alleged large-scale bank fraud involving RCOM and Anil Ambani

Supreme Court directs ED to form SIT to probe alleged RCom bank fraud
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 6:49 PM IST

StarAgri sees 55% revenue jump in FY25, eyes ₹2,000 crore in FY26

StarAgri has remained profitable since inception, while its non-performing assets continue to remain below 1 per cent, reflecting disciplined risk management and balance sheet strength

StarAgri sees 55% revenue jump in FY25, eyes ₹2,000 crore in FY26
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 5:23 PM IST

Zydus Lifesciences gets US FDA approval for generic diabetes drug

Zydus Lifesciences on Wednesday has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic diabetes drug in the US market.

Zydus Lifesciences gets US FDA approval for generic diabetes drug
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 4:24 PM IST

HCLTech to streamline aviation maintenance operations for Hong Kong's HAESL

HCLTech will deploy its asset management solution, iMRO/4, as HAESL's Maintenance Execution System (MES) in Hong Kong, HCLTech said in a statement

HCLTech to streamline aviation maintenance operations for Hong Kong's HAESL
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

Pidilite expects export rebound after tariff cut, eyes double-digit growth

The company expects to continue its 'double-digit underlying volume growth' in the fourth quarter, and in the coming fiscal year, FY27

Pidilite expects export rebound after tariff cut, eyes double-digit growth
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

BHEL secures ₹1,200-1,500 crore project from Hindalco Industries

BHEL said a letter of intent (LOI) in this regard has been received from Aditya Aluminium, Hindalco Industries

BHEL secures ₹1,200-1,500 crore project from Hindalco Industries
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 2:27 PM IST

Ikea FY25 loss widens to ₹1,325 cr, revenue down 3.3% to ₹1,749.5 cr

Ikea India Pvt Ltd's net loss was at ₹1,299.40 crore, and its revenue from operations was at 1,809.80 crore in the year-ago period, FY24

Ikea FY25 loss widens to ₹1,325 cr, revenue down 3.3% to ₹1,749.5 cr
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

KFC India operator Devyani International promotes CFO Manish Dawar to CEO

Shares of the company rose nearly 5 per cent on the day

KFC India operator Devyani International promotes CFO Manish Dawar to CEO
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

HAL won't build AMCA; competition between Tata, L&T and Kalyani now: Source

Final decision on developer and builder of India's first stealth fighter prototypes due in about a month at the soonest

HAL won't build AMCA; competition between Tata, L&T and Kalyani now: Source
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 11:55 AM IST

Alphabet plans Bengaluru expansion for 20,000 jobs amid H-1B visa curbs

Alphabet has leased one office tower and may take two more in Bengaluru's Whitefield, as tighter US H-1B visa rules push global tech firms to scale up hiring in India

Alphabet plans Bengaluru expansion for 20,000 jobs amid H-1B visa curbs
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

Pesky messages flood WhatsApp as 96% users report daily spam: Survey

Over half of users say they receive 1-3 spam messages on WhatsApp every day, while 30 per cent get 4-7 such messages and 11 per cent report getting eight or more unwanted messages daily

Pesky messages flood WhatsApp as 96% users report daily spam: Survey
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 10:54 AM IST

M&M bags order to supply 35,000 Scorpio Pik Ups to Indonesia's Agrinas

The vehicles will be supplied in 2026 as part of a cooperative project in the South-east Asian country

M&M bags order to supply 35,000 Scorpio Pik Ups to Indonesia's Agrinas
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

'No drama': Nvidia's Jensen Huang says OpenAI investment plan on track

The latest clarification came after reports suggested Nvidia had paused or slowed its $100 billion investment plans in OpenAI

'No drama': Nvidia's Jensen Huang says OpenAI investment plan on track
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 9:56 AM IST

Walmart becomes first retailer worth $1 trn: What it means and what's next

Walmart's entry is significant because trillion-dollar valuations are usually linked to technology firms

Walmart becomes first retailer worth $1 trn: What it means and what's next
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 9:45 AM IST

Advent to pick up 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Fin for ₹2,750 cr

The ₹2,750-crore primary capital infusion by Advent International values Aditya Birla Housing Finance at ₹19,250 crore and will support growth and market expansion

Advent to pick up 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Fin for ₹2,750 cr
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 9:13 PM IST