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Zee Q2 profit up 70% to ₹209 cr

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Friday reported 70.24 per cent jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 209.4 crore for September quarter FY25 as margins improved by effective cost management.

TCPL Q2 PAT almost flat at ₹367.21 crore

FMCG major Tata Consumer Products on Friday reported a marginal increase of 0.9 per cent in its consolidated net profit to Rs 367.21 crore in the second quarter ended September 2024, mainly impacted by the tea cost in the Indian market.

India surpasses China to become largest 2-wheeler market globally

India has surpassed China to become the largest two-wheeler market in the world, driven by rising demand in rural areas, supported by favourable monsoon conditions and government initiatives for rural development, a report showed on Friday.

PE/VC bets fall 40% to $8.8 bn in Sep quarter

Private equity and venture capital funds' investments declined by 40% to $8.8 billion in the September quarter, a report said on Friday.

Sensex, Nifty snap three-day slide on value buying in banking, metal shares

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back on Friday after three days of fall, led by value buying in banking, financials and metal stocks and firm global market trends.

'Interest rate cut at this stage could be premature, risky'

Can't cut rates when CPI 5.5%, says RBI Governor Das

FX reserves fall below $700 bn mark, biggest dip in a week since Apr 2022

Market participants said the fall in reserves was primarily due to the RBI's active intervention through dollar sales

Economic activity moderates in Q2: NCAER-NSE Survey

The percentage share of positive responses remained well above 50%, signalling continued economic dynamism

Panels on GST rate rationalisation, cutting tax on insurance premium to meet on Sat

The two ministerial panels set up by the GST Council are slated to meet on October 19 to discuss GST rate rationalisation and lowering 18 per cent tax rate on health and life insurance premiums.

Gilts slump as RBI Das' comments douse hopes of December rate cut

Prices of government bonds slumped Friday after Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das said it would be \"premature\" and \"risky\" to cut interest rates at this stage, dealers said.

Infra projects help in boosting tourism, creating jobs: Gadkari

Infrastructure projects like new expressways and facilities at tourist sites are helping boost tourism and create more jobs, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday.

Gold prices hit record high

Gold hit a record high of Rs 79,900 per 10 gram on Friday in the national capital, rising by Rs 550 on strong festive season demand, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

FM invites Mexican firms to collaborate with startups

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday urged Mexican firms to explore collaborations with startups as well as academic institutions and take advantage of India's business-friendly policies.

Sebi clarifies on 3-in-1 accounts usage for public issue applications

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday clarified that investors can continue using 3-in-1 accounts to apply online for public issues of debt securities, non-convertible redeemable preference shares, municipal debt securities, and securitised debt instruments.

Over 27.71 lakh voters to vote in nine Nanded constituencies

Assembly elections 2024

CSMC asks shopkeepers to clear encroachments

As Diwali is approaching, people have started crowding the city markets. The festival shopping will continue for the next fortnight, but customers face severe inconveniences due to the narrow lanes in the city market and the unavailability of parking space.

Two men kill themselves over reservation demand

RESERVATION ROW | Both young men were activists of the movement demanding OBC status for the Marathas

Sharma issues poll guidelines

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has fixed the time for filing nominations for Maharashtra Assembly elections from 11am to 3pm, Oct 22 to Oct 29.

Leopard found dead in Surgana

A six-month-old leopard was found dead on Thursday, Oct 17, following a territorial fight in a field near the government ashram school in the designated forest area of Mani, Surgana taluka.

NMC begins pothole repair drive

COVERING UP | The civic body has been waiting for the rains to stop to fill the potholes directly with asphalt and gravel to ensure the longevity of the repair

Diwali shopping festival at Udaji Maharaj Museum

Nashik's Udaji Maharaj Museum is set to host a grand Diwali festival, organised by Kalashri, offering a diverse range of handicrafts, home goods, snacks, jewellery, and more, all crafted by women entrepreneurs. From rare historical coins and special occasion notes to modern cosmetics, this event promises a one-stop Diwali shopping experience.

Jeweller dupes former DSP

The fraud reportedly occurred during a series of gold transactions between Deshmukh and Bedmutha

Max 3 vehicles for nomination filing

Only five persons and three vehicles will be permitted during nomination filing for the upcoming assembly polls in the Beed district, according to the returning officer.

ACB catches 2 ZP officials

Kiran Darade, a Junior Accounts Officer in the Zilla Parishad's finance department, and Sachin Patil, a Junior Assistant (Accounts), have been apprehended by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in a bribery case involving Rs11,000.

Unidentified man booked

An unidentified person was booked in Maharashtra's Nanded district for allegedly distributing gifts amid the model code of conduct for the Nov 20 assembly polls, an official said on Friday.

Bopdev Ghat case now gets special counsel

Pune Police on Thursday said a special counsel is being appointed in the Oct 3 gangrape case of a 21-year-old woman in Bopdev Ghat near here. The woman was raped by three persons, two of whom have been arrested.

Punekars suffer anguish due to garbage burning

Around 200 concerned Punekars have signed a petition urging the authorities to take decisive action against illegal dumping and burning waste in the city. The residents are fuming with frustration at Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for its inaction in addressing the issue. Civic body data reveals a drastic decrease in fines for garbage-burning cases from January to October.

MCC: 25K+ materials removed

Within 48 hours of the model code of conduct implementation, 25,860 campaign materials were removed from public properties, Pune Collector and District Election Officer Suhas Diwase informed.

Fire in Pune dairy kills sr citizen

A fire broke out in a dairy farm in Pune city on Friday, resulting in the death of an old man from burns, according to the police.

Dhruv Global School students excel in competition

The swimmers of Dhruv Global School won the district-level swimming competition held at Shardabai Vidya Niketan in Baramati.