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Barry Diller has a memoir coming out next spring, covering a life that could fill multiple volumes

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru: During the long hours of pandemic-induced lockdown, some of his friends picked up mobile gaming while others discovered short videos on YouTube and Instagram. But for Rohit Agarwal, a garment shop owner from Tumsar, a town in north-west Maharashtra, it was reading a college love story that sparked a new passion.

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Lakshya Powertech's issue has been garnering strong demand from investors. The issue, which opened for bidding earlier today, was already subscribed 30 times. This demand was driven by retail investors, whose category was booked over 50 times, followed by non-institutional investors at 24 times.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As India's economy surges ahead, the banking sector remains a focal point for investors. In 2024, despite the momentum in financialisation, the Nifty Bank index has underperformed, rising only 7% compared to the Nifty 50's impressive 15.6% gain.

Pidilite Industries Ltd. fell 0.57 per cent to Rs 3147.75 in Wednesday's trade as of 12:38PM (IST) even as the benchmark Nifty ruled at 24944.0, down 113.35 points. The scrip had closed at Rs 3165.8 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week low of Rs 2293.1 and a high of Rs 3414.4. The company quoted a market-cap of Rs 160100.05 crore on the BSE.

Equity benchmarks in Sydney, Tokyo and Seoul all fell, while contracts pointed to declines in Hong Kong. S&P 500 futures were little changed after the benchmark slid 0.8% on Tuesday. Treasuries were steady while oil clawed back some gains in early trading after plunging Tuesday.

US elections set to begin in a matter of days now, with the campaign having reached the last leg, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, both would be looking at staying away from controversy as much as they can. However, it looks like trouble does seem to find them at odd times, and this time it is Harris at the receiving end.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. profit soared 45 per cent in the third quarter on a surprise increase in equity-trading revenue and a resurgent investment-banking business.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Planning a luxury getaway at the end of the year? It may be too late for that. From Rajasthan’s royal palaces to beachside retreats in Kerala, India’s top resorts are seeing unprecedented demand for Christmas and New Year.

equity shares. The board of the company will meet on October 16 (Wednesday) to consider and approve a proposal to raise up to Rs 100 crore through an issue of equity shares via permissible modes, including preferential allotment and warrants, the company said in a statement. «The proceeds of the equity issue will be utilized for the repayment of debt,» the company said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian homebuyers seem to be following Shah Rukh Khan’s advice like never before. The Bollywood star once told fellow actor Rajkumar Rao, “Beta kabhi bhi ghar lega na, toh aukaat se thoda zyaada lena, kyunki phir na, upar wala bhi dekhta hai aur tu khud bhi zyada mehnat karega.

Melania Trump shares her pro-choice stance on abortion, the moment she first met Donald Trump in a New York City night club and «cruel» rumours about her son having autism. Former US President Donald Trump initially expressed apprehension regarding his wife Melania Trump's new memoir. During an interview on the Nelk Boys' YouTube channel, Trump discussed his thoughts with hosts Salim Sirur and Kyle Forgeard. Trump admitted he was “nervous” before reading the book but was relieved after finding it “very good” and free of any negative remarks. “She wrote something very good. I was a little bit nervous before I read it,” Trump acknowledged. “You never know, maybe she said bad things, but she didn't.” Melania has maintained a low profile despite being the former First Lady and her husband's strong political influence in the US. Her memoir was published ahead of the high-stakes US Presidential elections 2024, earning the bestseller status on Amazon.

IPO has opened for subscription, but investors might have to brace for losses on debut, going by the grey market trends. The GMP is on a continuous slide and is currently trading at just 1.6% premium over the issue price. It would not surprise anyone if the GMP falls to negative before the listing, given the sharp fall over the past few days.

Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Ltd. fell 0.9 per cent to Rs 1499.65 in Tuesday's session as of 01:23PM (IST) even as the equity benchmark Sensex traded 255.2 points lower at 81717.85. Earlier in the day, the stock witnessed a gap up start to the session. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 1650.0 and a 52-week low of Rs 1011.5 on NSE. Around 9624 shares changed hands on the counter till 01:23PM (IST).

Bharat Forge Ltd. rose 0.09 per cent to Rs 1492.35 in Tuesday's trade as of 12:27PM (IST) even as the benchmark Nifty ruled at 25066.45, down 61.5 points. The scrip had closed at Rs 1490.95 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week low of Rs 1002.7 and a high of Rs 1826.2. The company quoted a market-cap of Rs 69540.32 crore on the BSE.

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. rose 1.71 per cent to Rs 4757.6 in Tuesday's trade as of 10:44AM (IST) even as the benchmark Nifty ruled at 25092.05, down 35.91 points. The scrip had closed at Rs 4677.5 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week low of Rs 2389.35 and a high of Rs 5033.2. The company quoted a market-cap of Rs 183435.45 crore on the BSE.

Garuda Construction and Engineering is set to make its stock market debut on Tuesday. While the IPO received a decent subscription response of 7.5 times, the grey market premium (GMP) currently stands at 0, indicating a potential for a flat or even negative listing. The company's financial performance was robust in FY23, but the election year in FY24 led to a slowdown in revenue and profit growth.

The Wild Robot will be available on digital platforms from October 15. The movie is based on Peter Brown's children's books and directed by Chris Sanders. It has gained popularity. A sequel is also currently in development.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Kolkata-based Paayel Sengupta and Ankur Das have a ritual of taking a foreign holiday each year. Having travelled across Southeast Asia extensively, this year they set their sights on a different journey—one that would take them to the captivating crossroads of East and West, beginning with the rich history and stunning landscapes of Turkey.