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One of Australia’s biggest retailers, Cotton On, backed by billionaire Nigel Austin, is advancing its international push after opening more than 100 overseas stores last year.

Freedom Convoy” protest organizers has ordered access to internal police documents so that she can determine whether they should be admitted as evidence.Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said she must review unredacted copies of police communications to determine whether they are protected by solicitor-client privilege, and also whether they are relevant to assessing the credibility of police liaison witnesses.Defence lawyers for Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, who are on trial for their role in the massive demonstration against COVID-19 public-health measures in early 2022, have asked to see emails that show what evidence police officers were asked to hand over as part of the case.They also want to see any instructions given to officers about updating the software on their cellphones when the protest ended, as the judge said that update deleted messages between Barber and Ottawa police Const. Nicole Bach, considered a primary contact of Barber.Const.

exporters of sugar in the world. Despite this, the Indian sugar industry is battling several challenges. The yield of sugarcane in India is very low compared to other major exporters.

Canada have chosen to leave in recent years, a threat to a country that relies on immigration to drive population and economic growth. The rate of immigrants leaving the country, or onward migration, has been steadily increasing since the 1980s and is rising among recent cohorts, suggesting newcomers “may not be seeing the benefits of moving to Canada,” according to a study on immigrant retention by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and the Conference Board of Canada. Click & check your eligibility for immigration Find out The report, published Tuesday, underscored the risks of Canada failing to meet expectations of newcomers, who are facing worsening housing affordability, a strained health-care system and underemployment, among other issues.

India's manufacturing growth softened for the second straight month as demand eased, which alongside bigger increases in the cost of raw materials had an impact on business confidence, a private survey showed on Wednesday. S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index showed factory activity dropped to an eight-month low of 55.5 in October from 57.5 in September. A Reuters poll had forecast an uptick of 57.7. However, the index has remained over the 50-mark, which separates expansion from contraction, for the 28th consecutive month. «India's manufacturing sector generated substantial growth in October, despite a challenging global economic environment.

Southeast Asia's internet economy is expected to grow 11% year-on-year in 2023, slowing from last year's 20% growth, an industry report showed on Wednesday. The annual report published jointly by Alphabet's Google, Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings and global business consultants Bain & Company, also said the region's internet economy is seen worth $295 billion by 2025, down from a previous estimate of $330 billion.

Asian stocks inched lower on Wednesday ahead of a keenly-awaited policy decision from the Federal Reserve later in the day, while the yen was stuck near one-year lows against the dollar, keeping markets on edge for possible intervention by Tokyo. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was 0.13% lower, starting November in a sombre mood after clocking three straight months of losses.

Saugata Gupta, MD & CEO, Marico, says “it was a combination of two things have happened, as far as margins are concerned. Yes, there is some raw material tailwind, there has been significant efforts which we continue to do to manage costs and obviously spend effectiveness and we have introduced a significant amount of analytics into our spend effectiveness dive. The other thing that has helped is that we have focused on two things; first is that in the food business, which we had scaled up from 2020. The other one which we worked on in a very focused manner was to improve or reduce the cash burn rate in digital brands.” The company has upped its margin guidance for FY24. What are the factors that are leading to this particular move? Where do you believe the margin improvement in FY24 could be 200 bps versus earlier guidance of 150 bps? Is that on the back of the softness in the RM cost and also how much are you confident about the sustainability of the margin levels going ahead? Our entire focus is to ensure that we maximize volume growth and market share subject to a threshold level of margins and in the past we have defined that threshold as anything between 19% and 20%. Some years, it has crossed 20% and this year we are going to deliver a number which could be one of the highest in our history.

insurance industry, has unveiled its latest offering, the Bajaj Allianz Life Mid Cap Index Fund NFO. This fund is specifically crafted to harness the potential for growth within mid-cap equities, with a primary goal of delivering capital appreciation to investors. Its core mission is to achieve returns by strategically investing in the assets that comprise the Nifty Midcap 150 Index.

“Small and midcap stocks can see a correction and so can large caps as valuations have been stretched overall,” says Sahil Kapoor, Head of products and Market Strategist, DSP Mutual Fund. In an interview with ETMarkets, Kapoor said: “Gold can benefit from the global chaos and volatility in other assets. It has all the ingredients to do relatively better than other assets” Edited excerpts: A mixed October for markets in the middle of India's festive season. What is capping the upside is it geopolitical concerns or valuations? Whenever markets trade at expensive valuations, it find reasons to correct. Currently, Nifty is trading at 22.7 times trailing earnings and at a return of equity (ROE) of 13%.

Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday watched 'Tejas', a film starring Kangana Ranaut, here. The special screening of the action thriller film, directed by Sarvesh Mewara, was held at the city's Lokbhavan Auditorium. Ranaut shared a series of pictures from the film's screening on her official X page.

Arun made her Hindi film debut as an actor with Shyam Benegal's acclaimed 'Mandi' in 1983 and gained popularity across India as a singer with hits such as 'Morni Baaga Ma Bole', 'Choli Ke Peeche', and pop tracks 'Bichhuda' and 'Nigodi Kaisi Jawani Hai'. From cinema, theatre, independent music, TV shows 'Discovery of India' and 'Yatra' with Benegal to now her web series debut with 'Aarya 3', she has done it all. «I have been entertaining viewers in so many ways.

Andhra Pradesh CM and TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday morning reached his residence in Vijayawada a day after he was granted interim bail in a skill development case. He was given a warm welcome by his party supporters who had gathered outside his residence. Naidu walked out of Rajahmundry jail on Tuesday after Andhra Pradesh High Court granted him bail in the alleged skill development case. After walking out of the central cell, Chandrababu Naidu said, «When I was in trouble, you all came on the roads and prayed for me. I will never forget the affection shown to me, not only in Andhra Pradesh but also in Telangana and across the world.» «In my 45 years of career, I haven't committed any mistakes and will not let anyone do.

Oil prices edged up in early Asian trade on Wednesday ahead of key global central bank meetings this week including the U.S. Federal Reserve, as the market also closely watches the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Brent January crude futures rose 36 cents, or 0.4%, to $85.38 a barrel by 0040 GMT, after falling $1.33 on Tuesday.

AM Green, a hydrogen and ammonia producer owned by the founders of Indian renewable company Greenko Energy Holdings, is planning to raise around $1 billion to fund its growing business, according to people familiar with the matter. The firm is working with an adviser on the fundraising to bolster its ability to produce green hydrogen and other chemical compounds, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information is private. AM Green aims to build a million tonnes a year of green methanol capacity, one of the people said. Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte and the renewable energy arm of Malaysian state oil giant Petronas Nasional Bhd.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried underwent a final barrage of questions on Tuesday from a prosecutor aimed at showing that he’s not being honest about how much he knew about the disappearance of $8 billion from his customers’ accounts, setting the stage for final arguments in his fraud trial on Wednesday.

Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, Britannia, Hero Moto, Adani Wilmar, Ambuja Shares of Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, Britannia, Hero Moto, Adani Wilmar, and Ambuja will be in focus as the companies will announce their second quarter results. L&T L&T reported consolidated net profit of Rs 3,223 crore in the September quarter, up 45% year-on-year. Patanjali Foods Patanjali Foods will be moved out from the additional surveillance measure (ASM) framework from November 1, according to an exchange circular. Read more: Here's the trade setup for today's session Airtel Telecom major Bharti Airtel Ltd saw its profit fall by 37% to Rs 1,341 crore for the quarter ended September. Tata Consumer Tata Consumer Products reported 3% growth in its consolidated net profit at Rs 338 crore in the July-September period. Adani Total Gas Adani Total Gas reported 8% year-on-year (YoY) growth in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended September to Rs 173 crore. Lupin Lupin said it has received an establishment inspection report (EIR) from USFDA for its Mandideep Unit-2 manufacturing facility. Navin Fluorine Navin Fluorine reported net profit of Rs 60 crore for the quarter ended September. Revenue from operations stood at Rs 472 crore. VIP Industries VIP Industries is said to be considering potential sale as PE firms show interest, according to an ET Now report. Amara Raja Batteries Amara Raja Batteries' net profit rose 6% to Rs 214 cr in the September quarter.

India's infrastructure sector closed the September quarter on a firm note, while frantic festive demand lifted automobile dispatches to yet another record in October, highlighting the twin drivers of the economy — government capital expenditure and high-end consumption. The Index of Eight Core Industries rose 8.1% in September from a year earlier, with coal, steel and electricity posting robust growth, data released on Tuesday showed.

With energy bills soaring through the roof and inflation running high, Canadians are having to cut back on their household expenses – in some cases at the cost of their safety and comfort, according to a national survey.

Lauryn Hill has postponed her Fort Worth show as part of the 25th-anniversary tour for her 1998 album, «The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.» The reason for the delay is ongoing vocal issues. Hill had previously delayed a show in Philadelphia due to the same problem. She explained in a tweet that doctors have advised her to rest her voice. Hill mentioned her struggle with vocal strain and injury over the past week and how she had continued to perform by using medication to mask the injury. She acknowledged the unsustainability and risk of this approach. Hill woke up on the day of the Fort Worth show with severely impaired vocal abilities, which led her to the decision to postpone the event. The artist expressed her desire to heal and rest her voice so that she can continue the tour in the future. She thanked her fans for their support and indicated her anticipation of returning to Texas. As per the latest information available, there has been no announcement regarding a rescheduled date for the Fort Worth performance. The Miseducation tour, including occasional reunion performances by the Fugees, started in early September in Minneapolis. Hill had previously postponed a show in Philadelphia to avoid further strain or damage to her vocal cords. However, she managed to perform in Chicago, where Chance the Rapper, one of her notable fans, was present with his mother. The next planned tour date is scheduled for November 2 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

A Southern California registered representative and a broker-dealer executive on Monday lost an arbitration claim of a little more than $1 million in damages to an investor who bought GWG Holdings Inc. L bonds in 2018.