6+ day, 17+ hour ago (221+ words) Afghan Commerce Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi The five-day visit of the Afghan Commerce Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi to India has generated a lot of interest as it indicates New Delhi's readiness to do more business with the Taliban regime. Not surprisingly there was a full house at an interaction organised by an Indian chamber with Azizi and his business delegation. The Afghan Minister gave an impressive speech, talking in his local language, promptly translated into perfect English by his senior adviser. He talked about the scope and opportunities in his country for Indian businesses with the audience listening attentively to both him and the translator. While all eyes are on whether DK Shivakumar will succeed in toppling Siddaramiah for the top chair in Karnataka, two other developments have gone under the radar. JDS, the regional party, is celebrating 25 years of…...

8+ hour, 14+ min ago (272+ words) Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, at meeting organised by FICCI on Friday said a political call is needed to clinch the US-India trade deal, which is expected by the year-end. Those following the developments wondered what Agrawal meant. Is he saying the officials have done their best, and now, it is left to the government? Earlier, she also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene monthly virtual meetings with the Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries of Delhi's neighbouring States to review progress in controlling pollution. Recently, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted "Energy Maharatna @OilIndiaLimited has commenced a landmark offshore drilling campaign in the Kerala-Konkan Basin by spudding the first well. An inspirational stride in our energy journey guided by the vision of PM Sh @narendramodiJi. This frontier Category-III basin holds immense potential, and the planned 6,000-metre deep well to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (392+ words) When Hyundai launched the Venue in India five years ago, it quickly became a household name and one of the country's top 10 best-selling cars. But in today's fiercely competitive market, where Tata, Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra have carved out commanding positions, Hyundai is gearing up for a comeback. Despite maintaining its sub-4-metre footprint, Hyundai's packaging has resulted in a cabin that's noticeably roomier than before. On the outside, the 16-inch aero-style alloy wheels and dark-chrome accents lend a hint of sophistication, while the updated proportions give the SUV a more planted, premium look. Adding a layer of excitement to the lineup is the new Venue N Line, which now has its own distinctive personality. With sportier bumpers, red accents and a more assertive stance, it feels far more differentiated than before. Practicality has also taken a step up. The…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (1152+ words) Q2 Results 12th November, 2025 live updates: Find all the latest Q2 results 2025 updates of Hindustan Aeronautics, Asian Paints, Tata Steel, Info Edge India, Ashok Leyland, Prestige Estates Projects, Lloyds Metals and Energy, General Insurance Corporation of India, IRCTC - Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp, Cochin Shipyard, Endurance Technologies, Indraprastha Gas, Cohance Lifesciences, IRB Infrastructure Developers, Deepak Nitrite, Pfizer, Eris Lifesciences, Gabriel India, Aditya Infotech, Travel Food Services, Century Plyboards, Ircon International, Data Patterns (India), Elgi Equipments, Afcons Infrastructure, Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd, Welspun Living, Prime Focus, Lemon Tree Hotels, Jyothy Labs, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India, Healthcare Global Enterprises, Varroc Engineering, Sansera Engineering, Nazara Technologies, Black Box, P. N. Gadgil Jewellers, Honasa Consumer, Campus Activewear, Sudarshan Chemical Industries, Mrs....

3+ week, 5+ day ago (378+ words) Bihar poll promises smack of fiscal irresponsibility As elections draw near, parties in the fray outdo each other in making crazy promises " of jobs, cash transfers or free power Bihar is no different; and the two formations locked in combat " the Mahagathbandan led by the Rasthtriya Janata Dal and Congress and the National Democratic Alliance led by the BJP and Janata Dal (United) " have promised to turn what is perhaps India's poorest State into an El Dorado in double quick time The questions that arise are: where is the money; and is it being spent to address basic issues of the State? Their promises are similar, with their focus on women and "extremely backward classes'; the latter accounts for 30 per cent of the population The NDA has promised to create one crore jobs, one crore lakhpati didis (women in self…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago (261+ words) 6GHz spectrum can be neatly split for WiFi, fixed wireless The global debate over the future of the 6 GHz spectrum band has arrived in India On one side, telecom operators argue that the entire band should be reserved for future 5G and 6G networks, citing the growing popularity of fixed wireless access (FWA) and the need for large, clean blocks of mid-band spectrum On the other hand, technology majors and device manufacturers such as Apple, HP, and Cisco want the entire band delicensed for Wi-Fi, enabling faster, reliable indoor broadband Both sides have credible claims, but an all-or-nothing approach will not serve India's broader connectivity goals India's broadband landscape remains wireless-dependent due to the limited penetration of wired Internet infrastructure In this context, FWA has emerged as a major substitute for last-mile fibre, providing high-speed broadband through a mobile network Operators argue that…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (47+ words) Pocket by Ravikanth Published on November 7, 2025 Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. - Get notified by email for early preview to new features, discounts & offers...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago (566+ words) Diversified conglomerate ITC Ltd is strengthening its organic food products portfolio and widening its distribution network across the country for the "24 Mantra Organic" brand to grab a bigger slice of India"s "10,000-crore organic food products market. Moreover, the Sanjiv Puri-led conglomerate is looking beyond the US to augment export of the organic products under this brand to Europe and other important overseas markets, as it acquired organic packaged food maker Sresta Natural Bioproducts earlier this year to expand its future ready portfolio for its non-cigarette FMCG business. The domestic organic food products market, of which the packaged food market is estimated at around "3000 crore, has been growing between 15 per cent and 20 per cent annually. However, penetration in the country stands at only 0.3 per cent against the global average of 3.5-4 per cent. "So the headroom for growth is immense which…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago (298+ words) Q2 earnings indicate muted impact of US" tariff changes It was feared that Q2 corporate profits would take a hit on account of two factors: the additional tariffs (26 per cent to 50 per cent) imposed by the US and the holding back of consumption in anticipation of GST cuts (which came into effect late September) But actually, Q2 turned out to be a decent quarter for India Inc This newspaper's analysis of 2,418 companies which have announced their Q2 results so far shows that India Inc posted an improvement in both revenue and profits at an aggregate level Revenue grew 8.7 per cent in Q2 compared to the corresponding quarter in FY25 This betters the sluggish 6.5 per cent growth recorded in the first quarter of FY26 Net profit was up 15.7 per cent, registering a robust increase from the 10 per cent growth in the first quarter; operating margins remained steady At…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (586+ words) The US energy drink maker reported strong growth in India, reinforcing its focus on affordable offerings and long-term expansion in the region. "Net sales in India grew 54.5 per cent year over year in Q3, or 58.6 per cent on a currency-neutral basis. We remain optimistic about the long-term prospects for our brands and the expansion of our affordable range in India." The US semiconductor company is strengthening its R&D presence in India with new infrastructure investments. "Capital expenditures included about $20 million for a building purchase in India to support ongoing R&D activities in Bengaluru, underscoring our long-term commitment to innovation in the region." Waters Corporation (WAT, $22 billion) The US analytical instruments maker said its India generics business remains a key growth driver, benefiting from strong pharmaceutical demand. "Our India team delivered revenue growth in the high teens, driven by generics…...