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Best of BS Opinion: Why every unfulfilled promise comes with a price
Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Why every unfulfilled promise comes with a price")
Big bank pursuit: FM Nirmala Sitharaman says in talks with RBI, lenders
"There is a lot of work to do prior to my saying yes. The work has already commenced. We are discussing with the RBI and banks," the finance minister said
 "Big bank pursuit: FM Nirmala Sitharaman says in talks with RBI, lenders")
Ports, shipbuilding, and logistics: APM-Maersk charts bold India plan
Maersk eyes India's maritime boom with $2 billion plan for ports, shipbuilding, and logistics as global supply chains shift and India positions itself as a shipping and manufacturing hub
 "Ports, shipbuilding, and logistics: APM-Maersk charts bold India plan")
NITI panel calls for reset of 200+ quality orders stifling factory output
High-level panel led by NITI Aayog's Rajiv Gauba proposes scrapping or easing QCOs on over 200 products to cut compliance burden and boost manufacturing competitiveness
 "NITI panel calls for reset of 200+ quality orders stifling factory output")
LIC Q2 profit surges 32% to ₹10,053 cr, net premium income up 5.5%
LIC's profit rose 32% YoY on stronger core operations and investment income, while CEO R Doraiswamy said GST rationalisation will drive business growth and expense optimisation
 "LIC Q2 profit surges 32% to ₹10,053 cr, net premium income up 5.5%")
Smaller SUVs to see fastest growth after GST rate cut: Skoda's Ashish Gupta
Biggest sales advantage is in the sub 4-metre segment, says Ashish Gupta
 "Smaller SUVs to see fastest growth after GST rate cut: Skoda's Ashish Gupta")
State Bank of India greenlights 6% stake sale in mutual fund arm via IPO
India's largest fund manager could fetch valuations of over ₹1 trillion
 "State Bank of India greenlights 6% stake sale in mutual fund arm via IPO")
The slow energy switch: IOC, BPCL, HPCL need faster ride to net-zero goals
Given their outsized contribution to air pollution & net-zero targets, state-run oil firms must accelerate cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. The country's hobbling renewable projects may delay plans
 "The slow energy switch: IOC, BPCL, HPCL need faster ride to net-zero goals")
Nadar family tops philanthropy list again with ₹2,708 crore donations
HCL founder Shiv Nadar and family donated Rs 2,708 crore in 2025, topping the EdelGive Hurun list; Rohini Nilekani leads among women philanthropists with Rs 204 crore
 "Nadar family tops philanthropy list again with ₹2,708 crore donations")
Blackstone-backed Nexus Select Trust bullish on consumption growth
Nexus Select Trust targets 13% annual portfolio growth through mall acquisitions and rising consumption, with record festive sales and strong demand across jewellery, fashion, and electronics
 "Blackstone-backed Nexus Select Trust bullish on consumption growth")
Singtel likely to sell 0.8% in Bharti Airtel in ₹10,300 crore deal
The floor price has been set at Rs 2,030 per share, representing a discount of about 3.1 per cent to Airtel's Thursday closing price of Rs 2,095
 "Singtel likely to sell 0.8% in Bharti Airtel in ₹10,300 crore deal")
Apple to dial up India output to $28 billion as exports rise sharply
Apple eyes $28 billion iPhone production in India for FY26, driven by a surge in exports expected to touch $22 billion - marking a 28% jump in its final PLI scheme year
 "Apple to dial up India output to $28 billion as exports rise sharply")
MSCI adds four Indian stocks to flagship index including Paytm, Fortis
MSCI will include Paytm, Fortis Healthcare, GE Vernova T&D India, and Siemens Energy India in its Global Standard Index, triggering over $1.4 billion in passive inflows
 "MSCI adds four Indian stocks to flagship index including Paytm, Fortis")
Mandi prices of major kharif crops show little improvement, shows data
This could have serious implications on farmers' earnings as the kharif harvest has picked up pace since late October
 "Mandi prices of major kharif crops show little improvement, shows data")
Rajasthan govt approves land allotment in key districts for industry
The state government had already announced the one-district-one-product (ODOP) policy in December 2024, the official said.
 "Rajasthan govt approves land allotment in key districts for industry")
Cash flow concerns likely to keep Hindalco's stock under pressure
The entire cashflow impact will be visible in H2FY26 though management is guiding for 70-80 per cent loss recovery in insurance
 "Cash flow concerns likely to keep Hindalco's stock under pressure")
Want to list our firm while it's in growth phase, says Alakh Pandey
Founder Alakh Pandey says the IPO aims to strengthen governance, expand affordable education, and reward retail investors as the company enters its next growth phase
 "Want to list our firm while it's in growth phase, says Alakh Pandey")
PhysicsWallah sets ₹3,480 cr IPO price band ahead of Nov 11 share sale
Cofounders say they will not entertain investors who them to increase course prices for revenue
Apollo Hospitals PAT up 26% in Q2; eyes HealthCo breakeven within 2 qtrs
Strong revenue growth and specialty performance boost Apollo Hospitals' Q2 earnings, even as HealthCo narrows losses by half and targets breakeven in the next two quarters
 "Apollo Hospitals PAT up 26% in Q2; eyes HealthCo breakeven within 2 qtrs")
Bihar records highest-ever voter turnout of 64.66% in first phase of polls
The Election Commission said Bihar's voter turnout in phase one of the Assembly polls was the highest ever, with officials crediting the special electoral roll revision for the record numbers
 "Bihar records highest-ever voter turnout of 64.66% in first phase of polls")