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Indian rupee closed at a record low of 84.0725 against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by outflows from local equities and debt and a stronger dollar index. However, likely RBI intervention in the form of dollar sales reigned in losses for the rupee, traders said. Outflows caused by Hyundai routing back funds to its parent company in South Korea after its latest IPO also put pressure on the rupee

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PhonePe reported a 73% jump in operating revenue at Rs 5,064 crore for financial year 2024, from Rs 2,914 crore a year ago. Its net loss for the year fell 28% to Rs 1,996 crore from Rs 2,795 crore in the previous fiscal. Its overall expenses went up 31% to Rs 7,756 crore in FY24 compared to Rs 5,907 crore in FY23. The expenses were primarily driven by employee expenses which in FY24 stood at Rs 3,603 crore compared to Rs 3,096 crore in FY23. Payment processing charges for fiscal 24, the cost payment companies have to bear to settle digital transactions with banks, jumped 74% to Rs 1,166 crore compared to Rs 667 crore in the year prior. Sharing the details in its annual report for FY24, the Walmart-backed company said it reported a profit of Rs 197 crore in the last financial year, excluding employee stock ownership costs, which shows that its core operational business has started to show profits.

Kunal Kamra has once again found himself in a spat with Ola- this time for highlighting troubling allegations regarding Ola’s service practices. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Kamra shared an incident that allegedly took place at an Ola service centre, drawing attention to the behaviour of the company's bouncers. «Hey @bhash You’ve sold such an innovative indian product you’ve had to hire bouncers to protect the staff,» Kamra wrote in his post on X, tagging CEO Bhavish Aggartwal.

Info Edge (India) Ltd. dropped 1.56 per cent to Rs 7962.0 at 12:32PM (IST) in Monday's trade. The scrip hit a high of Rs 8161.1 and low of Rs 7960.85 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 8088.3 in the previous session. The counter had a total traded volume of 12:32PM shares so far with a turnover of Rs 0.42 crore on BSE. The stock traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 159.04 and a price-to-book ratio of 2.39.

Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Ltd. traded 0.51 per cent down at Rs 1454.0 at 11:55AM (IST) on Monday, even as BSE benchmark Sensex dropped 171.78 points to 81052.97. The scrip had closed at Rs 1461.55 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 1650.0 and 52-week low of Rs 1011.5, respectively. As per BSE data, total traded volume on the counter till 11:55AM (IST) stood at 5591 shares with a turnover of Rs 0.82 crore.

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Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor have landed in legal trouble. A case has been filed against them under the POCSO Act for allegedly showing inappropriate scenes involving minor girls in an episode of the ALT Balaji's web series 'Gandi Baat'. The case is related to season 6 of the web series 'Gandi Baat' on the OTT platform 'Alt Balaji'. According to Mumbai Police, a case has been registered against Balaji Telefilm Limited, Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor at MHB police station in Mumbai under section 295-A of IPC, IT Act and sections 13 and 15 of POCSO Act.

Two weeks ahead of a potentially era-defining US election, and with the world’s recent inflation crisis barely behind it, ministers and central bankers gathering in the nation’s capital face intensifying calls to get their fiscal houses in order while they still can.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. ATLANTA—Democrat Kamala Harris is courting a narrow slice of undecided, GOP-leaning voters while trying to turn out her party’s base in the final stretch of the presidential campaign, as Republican Donald Trump doubles down on his strongest supporters with off-script moments that have threatened to overshadow his closing arguments. People close to the campaigns believe the race is still too close to call a clear leader, with early voting under way.

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Taylor Swift reignites her Eras Tour in Miami, fans were quick to notice the absence of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, who has been frequently linked to the pop sensation in recent weeks. Despite speculation, Kelce was notably not present at the Miami concert on October 20, leaving many to wonder about his whereabouts. Meanwhile, his mother, Donna Kelce, made an appearance at the previous night’s show, adding to the intrigue surrounding the athlete's absence.

retail distributors has asked the antitrust authority to investigate three quick commerce companies — Zomato's Blinkit, Swiggy and Zepto — for alleged predatory pricing, a letter showed on Sunday. Quick commerce is a new shopping rage in India, with companies promising deliveries of anything from groceries to electronics within 10 minutes, reshaping how Indians shop and challenging ecommerce giants such as Amazon. In a letter dated Oct. 18, All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF), which represents 400,000 retail distributors of major companies including Nestle and Hindustan Unilever, told the antitrust body quick commerce firms were practising predatory pricing — or offering deep discounts and selling below cost to lure customers.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The remote Pacific airfield used to launch the atomic bombings of Japan during World War II is being revived with a different foe in mind: China. Runways emerging from the encroaching jungles on the tiny island of Tinian, a U.S.

Daredevil: Born Again, marking the return of Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock in a solo series. The highly anticipated show is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on March 4, 2025. This announcement comes as part of Marvel's broader plans to integrate the beloved character into the current Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) storyline, following the successful adaptation of The Defenders saga into the MCU's canon. The news was revealed at the 2024 New York Comic Con, where Marvel Studios unveiled a new preview for Daredevil: Born Again to eager fans. This announcement serves as a major highlight for Marvel's future TV plans, as it continues to build anticipation for the reimagined journey of Matt Murdock, also known as the Devil of Hell's Kitchen. The series, which will consist of nine episodes in its first season, has already been renewed for a second season.

influential leaders in some segments reflects its risk-aversion approach in the wake of the poor show in general elections in the western state. Sreejaya Chavan, daughter of former CM and Congress turncoat Ashok Chavan who joined the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, is among the kin of regional satraps picked by the BJP for the November 20 contest. Sreejaya, who holds a law degree, will make her electoral debut from the home turf Bhokar segment, represented by the senior Chavan, in Nanded district. The BJP has renominated Nitesh Rane, son of former Union minister and Konkan strongman Narayan Rane, from the Kankavli seat in Sindhudurg district.

Netflix has been facing tough competition in the UK from BBC iPlayer which has also outpaced its rivals such as ITVX and Channel 4 in terms of growth, as per a report. BBC Content Boss Charlotte Moore in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter claimed that the viewing growth of BBC iPlayer has been more than that of Netflix, ITVX and Channel 4 in the UK. BBC iPlayer has also become the VOD platform with the fastest growth in the UK, as per the report in The Hollywood Reporter.

Peacock series Hysteria, featuring Julie Bowen, Anna Camp, and Bruce Campbell, has captivated viewers with its unique blend of horror and thriller elements. Set during the 1980s' Satanic Panic, the show follows high school students and their families as they become entangled in mysterious and sinister events. The story centers around the disappearance of local high school quarterback Ryan Hudson, which sends the town into a frenzy, suspecting a dark ritual behind the tragedy. As the season unfolds, a series of supernatural occurrences and desperate cover-ups create a tense atmosphere. Fans are now eagerly awaiting news about Hysteria Season 2, as the show's creators hint at further developments.

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