BUSINESS
Happiest Minds says demand environment stable as digital, AI programs continue
Clients shift from pilots to production as tech spending focuses on efficiency and measurable outcomes.
BUSINESS
India-focused funds face eighth week of outflows as midcap redemptions hit eight-month high
Globally, commodity flows also softened as investors booked profits after weeks of gains. According to the report, physical commodity funds saw redemptions of $7.3 billion, ending a nine-week inflow streak totaling nearly $60 billion.
INDIA
Swati Maliwal alleges 'Sheeshmahal 2' prepared for Kejriwal in Punjab: '7-star mansion of 2 acres under CM quota'
Sheeshmahal 2 is being built in Punja with the state’s taxpayers’ money and Punjab CM quota as Kejriwal is the super CM of Punjab, says BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla.
MARKETS
GIFT Nifty’s prominence rises as October turnover reaches all-time high of $103.45 billion
This steady increase in participation and liquidity has established GIFT Nifty as a key global gateway for trading Indian index derivatives, the NSE International Exchange based out of GIFT City said in a statement.
BUSINESS
Info Edge elevates Jatin Thukral as Chief AI Scientist and Naukri Chief Product Officer
Alongside the elevation of Thukral, Info Edge also redesignated Nimish Kulshrestha as Chief Business Officer for IIMJobs, Hirist, and NaukriGulf.
BUSINESS
Orkla India, Studds, Lenskart IPO GMPs rise up to 18% as subscriptions underway; check key details
Lenskart’s shares were quoting with a grey market premium of 18% over the IPO price, as the Rs 7,278-crore issue opened for subscription.
INDIA
Jobs, infra, women and more: NDA, Mahagathbandhan manifestos for Bihar elections compared
The NDA manifesto promises to create jobs, boost industrial growth, and expand infrastructure across the state while the Mahagathbandhan’s manifesto laid a road map focusing on employment, welfare, and governance reforms.
BUSINESS
Commodity exchange MCX says root cause behind October 28 tech glitch identified
The exchange has identified a predefined parameter limit related to reference data, including Unique Client Code (UCC) configurations, as the root cause of the October 28 incident. It assured that trading systems remained unaffected and corrective measures have been implemented to prevent recurrence.
INDIA
Modi forgetting dignity of his office, stoking regional divide for electoral mileage: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
Sharing a video of Modi’s speech from a rally in Chhapra on Thursday, Stalin said the Prime Minister “often forgets” that his position requires him to serve all citizens of India
BUSINESS
Q2 Results Highlights: Patanjali Foods net profit rises 67% to Rs 517 crore, revenue up 21%
Q2 Results 2025: Around 76 companies are announcing results for the second quarter of the financial year 2026 today
BUSINESS
SEBI chief says 'cannot just shut down weekly F&O expiries'; BSE stock erases day's losses
Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the market regulator is collecting data related to F&O trading
BUSINESS
In major Make in India push, L&T and General Atomics affiliate to make advanced drones for armed forces
The pact will deliver combat-proven RPAS platforms build entirely in India, with critical technology transfers that will meet localized procurement norms as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
INDIA
List of NDA's big promises in Bihar election manifesto: Defence corridor, mega skill centres, world-class medical city
We provided jobs and employment opportunities in Bihar and will continue to do so in the future. We have prioritised farmers, women, the Dalit community, and all other sections of society, says Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.
BUSINESS
‘He was the family’s pride’: Social media posts on Amazon layoffs reveal shock, heartbreak as employees, families hit
Amazon’s latest 14,000 job cuts have reignited fears of job insecurity as a Bengaluru user’s viral post captures the personal toll of corporate layoffs.
BUSINESS
Swiggy shares rise 2.5% as Q2 loss narrows sequentially on robust quick commerce growth
Swiggy share price: Global brokerage CLSA gave an 'Outperform' call with target price of Rs 493 per share and said Q2 has been 'mixed' with Instamart's margin gains but slower order growth
INDIA
Bihar polls: NDA releases election manifesto 'Sankalp Patra'; promises over 1 crore govt jobs
Voting for the 243-seat Bihar Assembly will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with the counting set to take place on November 14
BUSINESS
Ford to sign MoU with Tamil Nadu government to re-open engine plant in Chennai, create over 600 jobs
The automaker will invest Rs 3,250 crore in its Chennai facility to manufacture advanced powertrain engines, with production expected to begin in 2029.
BUSINESS
Snapmint raises $125 mn from General Atlantic, Kae Capital, and others
The Mumbai-based fintech will use the fresh capital to scale its EMI-on-UPI offering and grow its merchant network across India.
BUSINESS
Nifty under 25,900, Sensex swings between gains and losses amid caution
Indian markets opened lower on October 31 amid weak global cues, FII selling. The Nifty 50 opened under 25,900, while the Sensex flat in the red.
BUSINESS
Rupee opens 9 paise up at 88.61/USD on Asian cues
Asian currencies were mostly higher on Friday, with the offshore Chinese yuan at 7.11 to the U.S. dollar
INDIA
‘I still shudder’: Hardeep Singh Puri calls 1984 riots India’s darkest chapter, blames Congress for enabling violence
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri calls the 1984 anti-Sikh riots one of India’s darkest chapters, accusing Congress leaders of enabling and protecting mobs.
BUSINESS
Live: Is Nifty likely to stay in profit-booking mode? | Opening Bell
Nifty failed to hold the 25,900 mark, slipping 176 points as nearly 40 stocks ended in the red. Pharma stocks led the drag, with all sectoral indices closing lower and financials and healthcare among the worst hit. Despite the weakness, midcap and smallcap indices outperformed the benchmark with marginal losses. Meanwhile, Lenskart’s Rs 7,278 crore IPO opens today. This morning, global cues were mxed. US markets ended lower overight as investors digested batch of big tech earnings. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific markets started the day largely higher as US reached trade deal with China, prompting Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi at record high levels. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Raja Venkatraman, Co-Founder, NeoTrader & Trading Influencer and Anshul Saigal, Market Expert.
INDIA
Breaking News Live: Ukraine drone strikes hit deep into Russia; PM Modi invokes Patel legacy on Unity Day
Delhi’s AQI improves, cloud seeding paused; Trump-Xi strike trade truce at APEC; US probes BLM finances; Delhi relaxes vehicle NOC norms; CBSE unveils 2026 exam dates; ISIS fighter arrested in Afghanistan.
BUSINESS
Lenskart IPO opens for subscription; should you apply? Check GMP, other key details
Lenskart IPO shares are expected to be allotted to investors by November 6, while the listing is scheduled to take place on both NSE and BSE on November 10.
