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Infosys hires 8,203 in Q2; on course to meet fresh hiring target
Infosys added 8,203 employees in Q2FY26, taking its headcount to 331,991; CFO Jayesh Sanghrajka says the firm is on track to meet its 15,000-20,000 fresher hiring target
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Blue Energy signs pact with Maharashtra to set up ₹3,500 cr facility
Anirudh Bhuwalka, Founder and Managing Director of Blue Energy Motors Ltd, said the company has so far invested USD 50 million in the plant
 "Blue Energy signs pact with Maharashtra to set up ₹3,500 cr facility")
BLS International wins 3-year contract to run visa centres in China
This comes a few days after the company had received notice from the MEA on being debarred from participation in future tenders of the MEA and Indian missions abroad for a period of two years
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Ola Electric announces entry into ₹1 trillion BESS market with Ola Shakti
With India's BESS market projected to grow to over ₹3 trillion by 2030, Ola Electric expects its annual BESS consumption to scale up to 5 GWh in the next few years
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Simple Energy announces strategic partnerships with Amazon, Flipkart
Simple Energy ties up with Amazon and Flipkart to sell its Simple One Gen 1.5 and OneS electric scooters online, with festive discounts and doorstep delivery this Diwali
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BLS International bags MEA contract to run Indian visa centres in China
The contract will be valid for a period of 3 years, effective October 14, 2025
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M3M to invest ₹2,100 cr to build ultra-luxury homes under Jacob & Co brand
Jacob & Co. is a globally renowned luxury brand, celebrated for its high-jewellery timepieces and extraordinary craftsmanship
 "M3M to invest ₹2,100 cr to build ultra-luxury homes under Jacob & Co brand")
Electric 2-wheeler maker Ultraviolette forays into Spain, Portugal markets
By entering Spain and Portugal, the company is strategically positioning itself at the heart of Europe's booming EV landscape, it said in a statement
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Graph AI raises $3 mn from Bessemer to target $8 bn drug safety market
California-based Graph AI raised $3 million in seed funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners to scale its AI-driven pharmacovigilance platform for global drug safety and compliance
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I-T dept raids proprietary trading firm Graviton as govt steps up scrutiny
The raid at Graviton's offices near New Delhi began at the start of this week and is set to conclude Thursday
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Granite Asia leads $85 mn Series C funding in Kuku content platform
Granite Asia led Kuku's $85 million Series C round joined by Vertex Growth, IFC, Krafton, and others, to expand AI infrastructure and grow its vernacular storytelling ecosystem
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MRPL seeks cheaper oil amid US pressure, hopes to keep buying Russian crude
Russian oil accounted for about 35 per cent to 40 per cent of MRPL's overall oil imports in the September quarter
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HCLTech profit flat at ₹4,235 crore, revenue rises 10.7% in Q2FY26
IT major now expects to grow at 4-5% on constant currency basis for the full year
 "HCLTech profit flat at ₹4,235 crore, revenue rises 10.7% in Q2FY26")
Air India in talks with Airbus, Boeing to buy 300 more wide-body jets
In June, Air India was negotiating with Airbus and Boeing for a major new aircraft purchase, which could include around 200 additional narrow-body planes
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US SEC lawsuit against Adani alleging fraud paused amid govt shutdown
A US government shutdown has furloughed SEC staff and delayed filings in the civil securities lawsuit against Gautam Adani, even as related criminal proceedings continue
 "US SEC lawsuit against Adani alleging fraud paused amid govt shutdown")
Nelco focuses on remote areas, not competing with terrestrial players: MD
Direct-to-device services are also on cards, albeit at later time, since company has a tie-up with US-based Omnispace to provide 5G satellite-based direct-to-device services, signed back in 2022
 "Nelco focuses on remote areas, not competing with terrestrial players: MD")
Stellantis $13 bn US investment plan gains support from investors
The plan, announced late on Tuesday, would help buffer the group from US tariffs, an impact the French-Italian-American group had estimated in July at about $1.7 billion this year
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BlackRock, Nvidia-backed group strikes $40 billion AI data center deal
The acquisition is the latest in a series of big-ticket deals involving Big Tech and Silicon Valley startups that has been fueled by the boom in AI
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Apple CEO Tim Cook pledges to boost China investment despite Trump tensions
Many US companies have become cautious about relations with China as the world's two biggest economies clash over tariffs
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Tata Communications transforming itself into a technology company, says CEO
Lakshminarayanan says AI and data-driven products will power future growth as firm stays on track to hit $1 billion revenue target by FY28
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