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EAM S Jaishankar, Swift's CEO discuss facilitating smooth commerce

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets SWIFT CEO Javier Perez-Tasso in New Delhi to discuss global commerce and geopolitical challenges

IPO offer document: What to read, what to skip when assessing fundamentals

Do targeted reading of the prospectus to assess an IPO on fundamentals

Execution key for DLF to achieve ₹20,000 crore FY27 sales guidance

DLF's Q2 pre-sales beat estimates, but with just Rs 4,460 crore booked in H1FY27, timely launches in Mumbai and Gurugram will be crucial to meeting its annual guidance

US is 'very close' to finalising a trade deal with India: Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says India and the US are close to finalising a trade deal, with Russian oil purchases and tariff waivers among the key considerations

Jio Platforms' anchor book draws record ₹2.5 trillion in bids ahead of IPO

Jio Platforms is set to raise up to $3.2 billion at a valuation of $108.3 billion in what will be ​India's biggest ever IPO

Power ministry launches framework for digitalisation of distribution sector

The CEA framework sets out a five-year roadmap for discoms to adopt smart meters, GIS and AI-based systems, aiming to cut losses, improve reliability and strengthen cyber security

LTTS Q2 net profit rises 66.8% to ₹548 crore, beats Street estimates

L&T Technology Services reported 12.1% revenue growth to Rs 3,040 crore in Q2FY27, while net profit included a one-time gain of Rs 165 crore and large deal wins topped $200 million

India's school-to-work push faces test of skills, jobs and apprenticeships

The government plans to link education and employment databases and expand career counselling in schools, but experts say apprenticeships, training, and job creation are key to improving outcomes

India flags off first shipment to New Zealand under free trade agreement

The first shipment, a Maharashtra-made JCB mini excavator, marks the start of zero-duty access for Indian engineering goods as both nations aim to double bilateral trade by 2030.

France tightens protest control measures as officials admit to failure

France banned Marseille demonstrations and urged curfews where needed after weekend riots, while businesses sought aid and Paris hotels began reporting cancellations

India should make data centres expand clean power supply: Nicholas Stern

Nicholas Stern says India must accelerate its shift to renewable energy to reduce its vulnerability to geopolitical shocks and volatile oil prices

Just Dial Q2 profit declines 9.73% to ₹107.8 cr despite 13% revenue growth

Just Dial's revenue from operations rose 13.11 per cent to Rs 342.82 crore in Q2 FY27, while total expenses increased 14.6 per cent and net profit fell to Rs 107.8 crore

Gen Z drives growth in India's online beauty market: Myntra report

Gen Z shoppers are spending more on beauty, embracing premium minis and driving demand beyond metros, while sunscreen and K-Beauty searches surge, according to a Myntra report

RBI's rupee fix: What is it solving?

As the central bank announces a new set of bold regulatory measure, this question is worth asking

GenZ driving Amazon's fashion & beauty sales: Senior exec Nikhil Sinha

Gen Z shoppers drive Amazon's festive growth as premium brands double their sales share to 20%, while non-metro markets account for over half of fashion and beauty orders

Country can grab large data centre mkt: Equinix India MD Manoj Paul

Equinix India MD Manoj Paul says AI adoption could drive data centre growth beyond traditional hubs, with the company aiming to expand its India capacity from 20 MW to 70 MW in 2-3 years

Ireda Q2 net profit edges up at ₹554 crore, loan disbursements rise 31%

Ireda's loan disbursements rose 31 per cent to Rs 10,579 crore in the September quarter, while its loan book grew 15 per cent and net NPAs declined to 1.08 per cent from 1.97 per cent

Oberoi Realty open to land buys, joint development deals across Delhi-NCR

Chairman Vikas Oberoi says the developer is exploring land purchases and joint development agreements across Delhi, Noida and Gurugram, while some launches await regulatory clearances

Dirty truths behind clean energy

Lithium-ion batteries drive the clean-energy revolution, but mining and processing their minerals come at a steep environmental and human cost.

Sobha Q2 profit plunges 54.5% to ₹33 crore even as H1 sales hit record

The Bengaluru-based developer reported a 31.3% decline in Q2 revenue to Rs 967.06 crore, while first-half sales grew 47.2% and collections increased 4.8% year-on-year