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Based on data from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), Reeves said the forecast for Britain's GDP was higher than the 0.8% predicted by the OBR in March. However, the updated figure was slightly lower than the Bank of England's latest prediction of 1.1%. The latest data for 2024 matches the consensus forecasts among economists, while Capital Economics was expecting GDP growth to hover at 1% for 2024. According to the OBR, the UK economy is predicted to grow 2% in 2025, 1.8% in 2026, before declining to 1.5% in 2027 and 2028.  Autumn Budget 24: Government to raise taxes b...

GE Power India Ltd.(up 5.00%), Karma Energy Ltd.(up 5.00%), Energy Development Company Ltd.(up 4.96%), Jyoti Structures Ltd.(up 4.96%), Voltamp Transformers Ltd.(up 4.70%), Indowind Energy Ltd.(up 4.68%), RattanIndia Power Ltd.(up 4.00%), India Power Corporation Ltd.(up 3.26%), Inox Wind Ltd.(up 3.26%) and Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd.(up 3.25%) stood among the top gainers.

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

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.

Domestic benchmark index NSE Nifty ended 126.0 points at 24340.85, while the BSE Sensex closed 426.85 points down at 79942.18.

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.

Benchmark NSE Nifty closed 126.0 points down at 24340.85 amid selling in frontline bluechip counters.

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.

Khaitan Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.(up 4.53%), National Fertilizers Ltd.(up 4.37%), Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd.(up 4.22%), Madras Fertilizers Ltd.(up 4.02%), Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd.(up 3.74%), The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd.(up 3.57%), Paradeep Phosphates Ltd.(up 3.52%), Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.(up 3.26%), Gujarat State Fertilizer & Chemicals Ltd.(up 2.85%) and Rama Phosphates Ltd.(up 2.84%) were among the top gainers.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Union government is reportedly planning to conduct India’s much-delayed decadal census exercise in 2025 and complete it the year after.

ICAI CA Foundation, Inter Results 2024 LIVE Updates: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is expected to announce the results of the CA Foundation and Intermediate exams which were held in September 2024.As per the official statement by the ICAI, the results are likely to be released on October 30. Once the results are out candidate can check their Intermediate, Foundation scores on the ICAI official website i.e.

AP Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) 2024 and applicants who took the exam can now check the key on the official APTET website at aptet.apcfss.in. The Department has announced that the results for the AP TET 2024 will be available on November 2, 2024. Candidates should regularly check the official website for the latest updates. The AP TET exam was held in multiple sessions from October 3 to October 21, 2024. A provisional answer key was released to allow candidates to raise any objections concerning discrepancies. Following a review of these objections, the final answer key has now been published.

Rana Sugars Ltd.(up 2.82%), DCM Shriram Industries Ltd.(up 2.74%), Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd.(up 2.35%), Uttam Sugar Mills Ltd.(up 2.31%), Simbhaoli Sugars Ltd.(up 2.18%), Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Ltd.(up 2.05%), Ponni Sugars(Erode)Ltd.(up 1.93%), Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd.(up 1.72%), Magadh Sugar & Energy Ltd.(up 1.69%) and Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Ltd.(up 1.66%) stood among the top gainers.

Venue : Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad India Women squad - Dayalan Hemalatha, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Sayali Satghare, Uma Chetry, Yastika Bhatia, Arundhati Reddy, Priya Mishra, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Saima Thakor, Shreyanka Patil New Zealand Women squad - Georgia Plimmer, Lauren Down, Maddy Green, Suzie Bates, Brooke Halliday, Sophie Devine, Izzy Gaze, Polly Inglis, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas, Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Molly Penfold India Women vs New Zealand Women Match Details 3rd ODI of New Zealand Women tour of India, 2024 between India Women and New Zealand Women to be held at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad at 01:30 PM.

₹1,621 crore from anchor investors. The IPO, valued at ₹5,430 crore, is set to remain open until today (Tuesday, 29 October).

The census starting from next year would update the National Population Register, also changing future census cycles completely, official sources said. The Registrar General of India is holding consultations with all the stakeholders and state governments, officials said, adding that around 30 questions have been prepared for citizens. The questions include the number of persons residing in households, whether the head of a household is a woman, whether they have a telephone, internet connection, mobile or smartphone, bicycle, scooter or motorcycle, and whether they own a car, jeep or a van, among others.

Apple has released a free software update that will inject its first dose of artificial intelligence into its iPhone 16 line-up as the trendsetting company tries to catch up with technology’s latest craze

NTA) has begun the registration process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2025, with applications opening today, October 28. Interested students can register for JEE Main 2025 Session 1 through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The registration portal will remain open until 11:50 pm on November 22. Candidates can only apply for JEE (Main) – 2025 Session 1 online via the official website. According to the official notice, “The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.” The application fee can also be paid online using various methods such as credit and debit cards, net banking, and UPI.

Meta’s Build with AI summit in Bengaluru, Nilekani stressed that India's AI trajectory should be less about competing in LLM development and more about building an infrastructure to gather and utilise data, driving meaningful innovation across various sectors, highlighted the publication."Our aim is not to build yet another LLM," Nilekani remarked, referencing the significant investments by Silicon Valley giants in creating vast language models. “Let the big players handle that.

new iPad Air and the iPhone SE 4, which has been awaited by many Apple enthusiasts.Reports suggest that the forthcoming 11th-generation iPad may retain the design features of its predecessor, the 10th-generation model. However, while specific details of the processor are yet to be confirmed, it is widely expected that the latest iPad will offer enhanced performance, furthering its appeal in the entry-level tablet segment.

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