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On the BSE, Shankar Lal Rampal(down 15.21 per cent), Five-Star Business Finance(down 12.85 per cent), Dr. Lalchandani Labs(down 12.33 per cent), AVI Products India (down 10.16 per cent) and Venus Remedies(down 10.04 per cent) stood among the top losers in today's trade.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As India-China ties thaw, logistics and supply chain management company Transport Corporation of India has zeroed in on buying two cargo ships from China for $38 million ( ₹320 crore) to bolster its operations, especially along the domestic coastline. The company ordered two new cellular container vessels, which are typically designed for transporting containers, of about 7,300 deadweight tonnes (DWT) each from Chinese shipyards.

The NSE Nifty index ended the session 126.0 points down at 24340.85, while BSE Sensex 426.85 points to 79942.18.

Gautam Adani is exploring investment opportunities in Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City, a new urban project aimed at transforming the southern region of the Himalayan kingdom into a thriving economic hub. Gelephu Governor Lotay Tshering told Bloomberg, Bhutan is engaging with the Adani Group, led by Asia's second-richest individual, to develop solar and hydroelectric plants within this ambitious 1,000-square-kilometer township near the Indian border. Bhutan’s investment initiative underscores its long-standing alliance with India, which views Bhutan’s growth as strategic for countering China’s influence in the region. This partnership offers Adani Group a chance to bolster its green energy portfolio, aligning with its existing international projects across Israel, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. Governor Tshering, who served as Bhutan’s Prime Minister until 2023, revealed that hundreds of sites have been identified for renewable energy projects in the Gelephu area. With an estimated capacity addition of 20 gigawatts, the project aims to establish a sustainable energy network. This includes planned contracts for constructing roads, bridges, and facilities that could attract investors from across Asia.

Indian youth is among the best in innovation and technology after GitHub's CEO Thomas Dohmke said India's rise as a global tech titan is inexorable. Dohmke, whose firm is a leading developer platform, said on X, «Of course, I have to show some love to India. Now the fastest growing developer population on the planet, India's rise as a global tech titan is inexorable.» He said India's developers have gone a leap further as they are increasingly using AI (artificial intelligence) to build AI. «India has the second-highest number of contributors to public generative AI projects. This makes it evermore likely the next great AI multinational is borne on the continent,» he added.

JHS Svendgaard Laboratories Ltd.(up 4.99%), Parag Milk Foods Ltd.(up 4.32%), Gillette India Ltd.(up 3.78%), Marico Ltd.(up 3.50%), Vadilal Industries Ltd.(up 3.39%), Tata Consumer Products Ltd.(up 3.09%), Emami Ltd.(up 2.73%), Hindustan Foods Ltd.(up 2.64%), Heritage Foods Ltd.(up 2.32%) and Umang Dairies Ltd.(up 2.31%) stood among the top gainers.

civil aviation security and intelligence agencies have been issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation (BCAS) in view of the «evolving security challenges», especially the «emerging trend» of issuing hoax bomb threats through various social media platforms. In the past two weeks, more than 510 domestic and international flights have received bomb threats that later turned out to be hoaxes. The threats were issued mostly through anonymous handles on social media platform X. This has caused «major» operational and financial distress for the airlines. As per the current practice, a Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) is convened at a designated airport to analyse a bomb or security threat issued against an airline, airport or any part of the aviation ecosystem that decides to declare it «specific» or serious or «non-specific» or hoax.

fiscal year 2025, announced an interim dividend of Rs 2.75 per share for the company’s shareholders. It has fixed November 8 as the record date for the purpose. “Pursuant to Regulations 30 and 43 of the Listing Regulations, we wish to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held today have declared Interim Dividend of Rs. 2.75 per equity share having face value of Re. 1/- each (i.e., 275%) for the financial year 2024-25. Pursuant to Regulation 42 of the Listing Regulations, the Company has vide its letter dated October 16, 2024 already informed to Stock Exchanges regarding the Record Date of November 08, 2024,” said the company in an exchange filing.

fiscal deficit for the first half of this fiscal year through September stood at 4.75 lakh crore rupees, or 29.4% of annual estimates, government data showed today. The fiscal deficit widened from 39.3% reported in the comparable year-earlier period. Total receipts stood at 16.37 lakh crore rupees, while overall expenditure in April to September was at 21.11 lakh crore rupees. They were 51% and 43.8% of this fiscal year's budget target.

Shares of Mankind Pharma Ltd.(up 3.92 per cent), Natco Pharma Ltd.(up 3.1 per cent), Sanofi India Ltd.(up 2.1 per cent), J B Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.(up 1.54 per cent) and Divi's Laboratories Ltd.(up 1.44 per cent) ended the day as top gainers in the pack.

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Virat Kohli is set to return as the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) starting from the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, TOI reported on Wednesday, ahead of retention deadline. Kohli has had discussions with the RCB management and will step into the leadership role again due to the vacant spot in the team, the report said. Faf du Plessis, who is 40, led RCB from 2022 to 2024, but due to his age, Kohli will take over the leadership for the upcoming edition.

Subscription growth was driven by offerings like YouTube TV, NFL Sunday Ticket and YouTube Music Premium. “We're also focusing on enhancing the living room experience with features like multiview and a new option for creators to organize their content into episodes and seasons, much like traditional TV,” the company said in a blog post.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are unlikely. According to Ind-Ra, the persistent pressure of elevated food prices continues to drive inflation, suggesting that any potential reduction in interest rates will hinge on evidence of stable inflation trends nearing the RBI's target of 4 percent. As such, market participants may need to brace for a prolonged period without rate cuts in the near future. While inflation and weak industrial activity weigh on the economy, there are positive signs in rural demand, driven by improved real wages for rural labourers in July and August 2024, and above-normal rainfall in most of the country. These factors are expected to boost consumption demand.

Dabur India on Wednesday reported a 17% decline in its consolidated net profit, totaling Rs 425 crore for the quarter ended September 2024, down from Rs 515 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations fell 5% year-on-year to Rs 3,029 crore in the July-September 2024 period, compared with Rs 3,204 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.

US presidential election heads for a photo finish, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, the daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, has been counting on groundswell of support from the Indian-American community in most of the pivotal battleground states. For a sizable number of Indian Americans, Vice President Harris's race to the White House is a momentous occasion as it is propelling the community into a notable force in the American political discourse. «It is a matter of pride that a leader of Indian-descent is fighting the US presidential election,» said Dr Vasudev Patel, general secretary of the Federation of Indian-American Association of Georgia. Georgia is one of the seven key battleground states and Patel says the Indian-American community could play a significant role in swinging the election in Harris's favour.

jobs filled globally in 2024 bear titles unheard of in the year 2000. Roles such as Sustainability Manager, AI Engineer, Social Media Manager, Data Scientist, and Customer Success Manager have now become integral across industries. The shift is driven by the rise of new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a greater emphasis on sustainability. Among 5,000 surveyed global business leaders, 82 per cent in India observe a rapid acceleration in workplace transformation, with a rising demand for roles, skills, and innovative technologies reshaping job requirements. With Generative AI at the forefront, 70 per cent of global business leaders rank AI adoption among their top priorities for 2025. LinkedIn India’s Talent Solutions Head, Ruchee Anand, underscored this shift, stating, «As we look to 2025, businesses are increasingly prioritising AI adoption, alongside meaningful investments in upskilling and reskilling their people. Embracing AI is not just about keeping pace; it's about empowering teams, fostering innovation, and creating resilient workforces ready to thrive.»

Kagiso Rabada has dethroned Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as the top bowler in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings released on Wednesday. Rabada has claimed the No.1 spot on the back of strong form for SA during the ongoing World Test Championship, with the right-armer taking his 300th Test wicket during the recent seven-wicket triumph over Bangladesh in Mirpur. Bumrah, who failed to take a single wicket in the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, has dropped two places and is now third, behind Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, who has moved up to second. Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has also dropped two spots to be fourth with Australia skipper Pat Cummins rounding up the top five among bowlers.

2025 IPL season fast approaching, the BCCI has laid out the updated rules and retention policies for the upcoming mega auction, introducing a few key changes to boost the auction's competitiveness. Additionally, this Diwali, October 31 promises more than just fireworks in the sky; the IPL 2025 retention announcements will light up the cricket world as franchises are due to submit their retention lists by 5 PM. Captains and star players, particularly those who have shown consistent form, are likely to be prioritized. Young and emerging players, often seen as future assets, are also high on the retention list for many teams. Additionally, some teams are exploring options for uncapped players, who can be retained at lower costs, providing valuable flexibility for franchise budgets.

law enforcement officials to frighten individuals under the guise of a 'Digital Arrest.' Following reports of victims losing substantial amounts of money, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently addressed the issue in the 115th edition of Mann ki Baat, warning citizens to be vigilant against such scams.