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Inflation puts FMCG firms' margins at risk; analysts back Marico, Nestle

Analysts said higher sugar prices and input cost inflation could weigh on FMCG stocks in the near term, with the impact varying across companies depending on their product mix and pricing power.

Delhi pollution curbs: Non-BS-VI vehicles barred from Nov 1, check rules

Delhi will bar non-BS-VI petrol and diesel vehicles registered outside the capital from November 1 to January 31, with exemptions for electric, CNG and specified essential vehicles

Swiggy Q2 net loss narrows 15.6% to ₹922 crore, revenue rises 36%

Swiggy's food delivery adjusted EBITDA rose ₹101 crore year-on-year to ₹341 crore in Q2FY27, while Instamart's gross order value grew 16.7 per cent sequentially to ₹9,230 crore.

Leading NBFCs flag early signs of repayment stress in gold loan segment

Bajaj Finance and Piramal Finance flag early signs of stress in gold loans as rapid lending growth raises concerns over repayment delays, borrower leverage and defaultsPiramal

FSSAI issues notices to Nestle India over Lactogen, Nan Excella claims

The food regulator has sought scientific evidence for whey protein and immune-support claims on Nestle's infant nutrition products, while also flagging other food safety violations

Tata Steel commissions ₹9,067 crore facilities at Kalinganagar plants

The new facilities include galvanising and annealing lines, a slurry pipeline and an air separation unit, while the NINL expansion aims to boost steelmaking capacity in Odisha.

Why liquid cooling is moving into the mainstream

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Direct plans gain in long-term SIPs, but regular plans continue to dominate

The share of direct plan has inched up in other periods as well, as they continue to grow in popularity

Consumer durables buck FPI exodus in FY27; festive demand to test momentum

Analysts believe premiumisation, rising disposable incomes, housing demand, and low penetration of appliances have kept the consumer durables segment on FPI radar.

In pursuit of self-reliance

Even though the Indian policymakers have periodically articulated lofty goals of self-reliance, they have not institutionalised a robust methodology to measure it

'Strategic autonomy' amid the Hormuz crisis

India must recognise that maritime capability alone cannot resolve its energy vulnerability

A troika in the shadow of the US

A collective and robust call for democratising the world political economy and for building a just, fair and equitable world order emerged at the New Delhi summit

Consumption stocks: Bet now or wait for festive sales to show recovery?

Consumption recovery has been gradually strengthening and, while the market has started pricing in an improvement, the outlook remains dependent on the durability of demand

Two-wheeler stocks: Can the onset of festive demand offset weak monsoon?

The monsoon shortfall raises concerns over farm incomes, and price increases by manufacturers add to the cost of vehicle ownership

At least 3 schools in Delhi receive bomb threat email, declared hoax

The schools include British School in Chanakyapuri, Army Public School in Dhaula Kuan and Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in Lodi Estate

Paying only the minimum credit card bill? Here's what it may cost you

You can avoid late fees by paying the minimum amount, but interest on old and new purchases can make a temporary cash crunch expensive.

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex trades flat; SBI's CS Setty says 'minimal MDR useful to the system'

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday, Oct 26, 2026: The broader market indices recovered from the morning lows to trade in the green.

ITC Hotels Q2 net profit rises 52% to ₹202.6 crore, revenue up 26%

ITC Hotels reported a 52% rise in Q2FY27 net profit to ₹203 crore, with revenue up 26% and RevPAR growing 21%, as its board approved plans to establish a subsidiary in Dubai.

Power arcade: Stealth weapon systems

From stealth fighters and hypersonic missiles to AI-enabled drones and robotic vehicles, global powers are accelerating the development of next-generation weapon systems.

JSW Steel Q2 profit jumps 225% to ₹5,279 crore; board approves expansion

JSW Steel's Q2FY27 net profit rose 225.3 per cent to ₹5,279 crore on higher volumes and realisations, while its board approved fresh investments in steelmaking and mining projects