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Despite a murky macroeconomic environment and heightened fears around the health of the banking sector, the nation's largest financial institutions all reported earnings beats for the third quarter.

GST demand order against Delta Corp, the casino and online gaming company said in a regulatory filing on Sunday. The government has raised a total GST demand of around Rs 23,000 crore against the company till date which includes recovery of the shortfall of taxes for casino and online gaming business of the Delta Corp group.

Tata Motors is working on developing a new petrol powertrain for its premium sports utility vehicles, the Harrier and Safari. Currently, these models are equipped with a 2-litre diesel engine.

₹20,000 crore possibly ahead of time. Polycab plans to revise its revenue growth guidance in the upcoming quarters, it said in the September quarter (Q2FY24) earnings call. Q2 was expected to be a good quarter, and it did not disappoint.

World Cup bout against New Zealand in Dharamshala on October 22, as he picked up 5 wickets for 54 runs. The fifer from Shami makes Shami the only Indian bowler to have picked up two 5-wicket hauls in the history of cricket world cups, social media users pointed out. Fans on internet cheered Shami for his top-class performance, with some of the prominent voices also questioning why he was kept out of the playing XI so far.

Kara Eaker, a decorated American gymnast known for her outstanding performances at the world championships, announced her retirement from the University of Utah women's gymnastics team and withdrew as a student, citing alleged verbal and emotional abuse from a coach and lack of support from the university administration. In a candid Instagram post shared on Friday, Eaker revealed the torment she endured during her time with the Utah Gymnastics team, shedding light on the toll it took on her mental and emotional well-being. The 20-year-old gymnast, who was a key member of the US gold-medal teams in 2018 and 2019, disclosed her battle with severe anxiety and depression, along with other psychological issues such as panic attacks, PTSD, and night terrors.

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. has witnessed a significant 66% drop in its share price over the past three years, including a 41% decline in the last year and an additional 33% fall in the recent quarter. The company's inability to generate profits, despite posting a consistent 16% yearly revenue growth during this period, raises questions about its long-term sustainability. According to InvestingPro data, Innergex's adjusted market cap stands at 1290.9M USD, and the company has been trading at a negative P/E ratio of -84.33, which highlights its lack of profitability.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) is primarily owned by approximately 17 institutional investors, collectively holding about 89% of the company's shares. These investors constitute majority stakeholders with a 50% ownership stake, significantly influencing the company's share price. Individual investors often perceive this substantial investment as a vote of confidence in UnitedHealth Group's future prospects.

Despite a three-month dip of 3.3% in its stock value, DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD) showcased strong financial performance, underpinned by a five-year net income growth rate of 43%. The robust growth is attributed to efficient management within the company, a fact echoed by InvestingPro Tips, which highlight that the management has been aggressively buying back shares, further indicating their confidence in the company's trajectory.

PTI said on Sunday. The capital infusion would be based on the financial performance of the general insurers in nine months, the report also said. According to the PTI report citing sources, the finance ministry last year asked three insurers to chase bottomlines rather than topline and underwrite only good proposals.

Pan American Games in Chile, 23-year-old Olympic swimmer Paige Madden, hailing from Alabama, delivered a stellar performance that not only clinched a gold medal but also shattered the 400-meter freestyle record. This outstanding achievement propelled the United States to the top of the medal chart, setting the stage for an exciting competition in Santiago. Paige Madden's remarkable feat was nothing short of history in the making.

Bitcoin (BTC)'s dominance in the cryptocurrency market has surpassed 49%, reaching its highest level in more than two years.

financial ratios. It underscores the importance of comprehending the companies in which you invest and acquiring their shares when they are undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth. Greenblatt’s emphasis on risk mitigation stands out as a pivotal factor behind his achievements as a value investor.

Maha Ashtami marks the day when Goddess Durga defeated the buffalo demon Mahishasura who had been terrorizing the gods and humans, and the gods were not able to attain victory over him. Hence, they turned to Goddess Durga for help and she fought Mahishasura for nine days and night.

ICC World Cup 2023: From Mohammad Rizwan to Virat Kohli, checkout the top run-scorers Here's a list of the tournament's top wicket-takers so far: The Kiwi left-arm spinner has taken 11 wickets in the 4 matches he has played so far at an average of 15.09 and a measly economy rate of 4.40. Santner also managed to take a fifer in the match against the Netherlands, while also showing off his batting skills. The Sri Lankan left-arm pacer has made a name for himself in this edition of the ODI World Cup, taking 11 wickets in the 4 matches played so far at an average of 21.18 and an economy rate of 6.13.

Nucleus Software Exports stood as the top gainer during the week, with a gain of over 29%. The stock picked up steam on October 05 after the company said that Mahindra Rural Housing Finance, a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited, implemented its software FinnOne Neo for their retail and mortgage lending operation. After this announcement, the stock experienced a one-way rally, hitting a new all-time high of ₹1,521 apiece in Friday's session and rallying 50% to date.

Going ahead, the trajectory of FPIs' investments in India will be influenced not only by global inflation and interest rate dynamics but also by the developments and intensity of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Himanshu Srivastava, Associate Director — Manager Research, Morningstar Investment Adviser India, said. Geopolitical tensions tend to elevate risk, which typically hurts foreign capital inflows into emerging markets like India, he added.

New Zealand, in a crucial encounter that might determine their passage to the semifinals. In contrast, India has suffered an unexpected blow with the loss of its great all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, who fractured his ankle against Bangladesh and will miss this critical match against New Zealand. With both India and New Zealand registering four wins each in the tournament, the Kiwis currently sit at the summit of the points table due to a superior net run rate, putting India at a disadvantage without Pandya's valuable contributions. Pandya's absence has thrown India's equilibrium into disarray, compelling them to reevaluate their lineup and strategies.

New Zealand batter Ross Taylor. India have begun their World Cup campaign in a resounding manner, winning all four of their matches so far. The hosts take on New Zealand, the only other unbeaten side in the tournament, in a marquee clash in Dharmsala on Sunday.

FMCG industry amid lukewarm consumer demand and a fall in rural consumption. Sticky food inflation and uneven rains in some regions hurt demand during the quarter. Rural demand has continued to be sluggish, and some green shoots, which were visible in the preceding June quarter, seem to have fizzed out in the wake of adverse conditions. In their September quarter earnings commentaries, top FMCG companies like HUL, ITC and Nestle flagged worry over uneven rains, the impact of crop output and rising prices of some commodities (wheat, maida, sugar, potato, coffee, etc). As per ITC's statement, «Consumption demand has been relatively subdued, especially in the value segment and rural markets on the back of sub-par monsoons and persistent Food inflation, which saw a sharp spike during the quarter.» Analysts said that sticky inflation has hit rural demand, which make up more than one-third of FMCG sales, because consumers are still going cautious on discretionary spending. Nestle India's commentary also suggested an «adverse impact on pricing» due to the rain deficit mentioned above. «Uneven rain and rain deficit is expected to impact production of maize, sugar, oilseeds and spices that may have an adverse impact on pricing,» Nestle India said, adding that «coffee continues to be volatile because of the global supply deficit.

Palestine culminated into a war. Prices disregarded the robust US economic release boosting bets of higher-for-longer interest rates which end up lifting the US currency and bond yields. Geopolitical tensions often have a significant impact on the performance of gold.