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Seeking to strengthen India’s position as a global hub for advanced steel production, the government on Tuesday launched the third round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for speciality steel, aimed at driving new investments and cutting import dependence in high-value segments such as defence, aerospace, automobiles, and infrastructure.Union Steel Minister H D Kumaraswamy…

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), the flagship company of the Adani Group, reported an 84% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,199 crore for the September quarter, boosted by a one-time gain from the sale of its stake in AWL Agri Business Ltd (formerly Adani Wilmar Ltd).However, excluding the exceptional gain of Rs 3,583…

India’s richest 1 per cent expanded their wealth by 62 per cent between 2000 and 2023, according to a report commissioned by the South African Presidency of the G20, highlighting an alarming rise in global inequality. The study, led by Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, described inequality as having reached “emergency” levels that now threaten democracy,…

After flying high in the June quarter, IndiGo’s earnings took a sharp turn as the airline posted a net loss of Rs 2,582 crore for the September quarter. The reversal comes despite steady growth in operations and passenger traffic, with revenue rising 9% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 18,555 crore, according to an ET report. In…

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the premature redemption price for the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2018–19 Series-I, issued on May 4, 2018, under the Government of India’s Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, according to an ET report. Eligible investors can opt for early redemption of their holdings on November 4, 2025, in line…

Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) India’s corporate deal market continued its strong upward momentum in the third quarter of 2025 (July–September), notching up 999 transactions worth $44.3 billion, according to a report by PwC. This marks the highest level in six quarters, reflecting a 13 per cent rise in deal volume and a 64 per…

The diversification strategy that India adopted after the US imposed a steep 50% tariff on Indian goods, is beginning to yield early gains.With exporters suddenly facing the higher duty, introduced in two phases: 25% from 7 August and doubled to 50% from 25 August, many have turned towards alternative markets across Asia, Europe and the…

Gopichand P Hinduja, the Hinduja Group Chairman, passed away in London on Tuesday according to a PTI report. The business world veteran was 85 years old.Gopichand, a member of the Hinduja family’s second generation, assumed the role of chairman after his older brother Srichand passed away in May 2023.He leaves behind his spouse Sunita, two…

SBI Q2 results: State Bank of India (SBI) reported a standalone net profit of Rs 20,160 crore for the second quarter of FY26, marking a year-on-year rise of 9.97%, as per the lender’s regulatory filing released on Tuesday.SBI stock hit a 52-week high in trade today after beginning the day at Rs 952.25. It closed…

MUMBAI: State Bank of India (SBI) reported a 10% rise in standalone net profit for the quarter ended Sept 2025, aided by a one-time gain from the sale of its stake in Yes Bank and steady loan growth, even as margins remained under pressure. During the quarter the bank’s total business crossed the Rs 100…