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LTIMindtree Jul-Sep qtr net profit rises 7.7% to ₹1,251 crore

IT solutions provider LTIMindtree on Thursday reported a 7.75 per cent year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profits to Rs 1,251 crore for the second quarter ended September 2024.

Wipro Q2 PAT rises 21.2% to ₹3,209 cr

Company issues weak revenue guidance for Q3

Sebi imposes ₹20L fine on 4 entities for non genuine trades

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday slapped penalties totalling Rs 20 lakh on four entities for indulging in non-genuine trades in illiquid stock options segment on the BSE.

Gilts fall on selling before US econ data, Fri gilts auction

Government bonds ended down on Thursday as traders sold bonds to make room for the INR 330-billion gilts auction Friday, dealers said. Foreign banks also likely sold bonds on caution ahead of US economic data after market hours, dragging down gilt prices towards the end of the day.

Revenue of secondary long steel makers to rise 7% in FY25

Producers of long steel products in the secondary sector are expected to see a 7 per cent growth in their revenues in the ongoing financial year, Crisil Ratings said on Thursday.

India poised to be 3rd largest global economy by 2030: S&P

Rising population presents mounting challenges

Gas supplies to city gas entities cut

The government has slashed by up to a fifth the supplies of cheaper gas to city gas entities that retail CNG to automobiles, increasing their dependence in costly imported fuel.

ECB cuts main interest rate quarter-point to 3.25%

The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, cut borrowing costs once again on Thursday after figures showed inflation across the bloc falling to its lowest level in more than three years and economic growth waning.

Rising demand to hinder India's progress to lower carbon emissions: Moody's

Moody's Ratings on Thursday said India has made rapid progress building its renewables capacity, but its fast-growing economy and expanding population will drive up carbon-intensive product demand.

High prices of imported crude, gold, and chemicals contributed to high inflation: Report

India's imported inflation reached a 13-month high in September 2024, growing by 2 per cent, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).

India's logistics cost will come down to 9% of GDP in next two years: Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said India's logistics cost will come down to 9% of GDP within the next two years as the ministry is constructing several highways and expressways.

Share of borrowing in bks' funding mix to rise on low deposit growth: Fitch

The share of borrowing in the funding mix of Indian banks will increase gradually, as lenders fail to attract low-cost term deposits to finance their loan growth, Fitch Ratings said in a release on Thursday.

Gold jumps ₹450 to breach ₹79,000-mark

Gold prices advanced Rs 450 to hit another record of Rs 79,350 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday on the back of continued buying by jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

Markets fall for third day amid foreign fund exodus

Sensex sheds 494 points, Nifty settles below 24,800

Vikhe-Patil holds talks with Manoj Jarange

Hours after pro-Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil announced that he was convening a meeting of Assembly poll aspirants on October 20, veteran BJP leader and Revenue Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil held an hour-long meeting with him at Antravali Sarati in Maharashtra's Jalna district on Thursday.

Another murder in 24 hours shakes CSN

Another murder of a 21-yearold youth in just 24 hours after the murder of a 17-year-old boy has shaken Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Implement model code of conduct: DC

“The assembly election – 2024 programme has been declared, and the model code of conduct should be implemented scrupulously for conducting a fearless and unbiased election,” directed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district collector and district returning officer Dilip Swami to the officers.

Newspaper Vendors' Day celebrated

The Newspaper Vendors Association celebrated Newspaper Vendors Day on Monday.

Hosp mixes up babies by mistake

A woman who visited Nashik’s District Government Hospital for delivery reported giving birth to a boy, but her relatives were later given custody of a baby girl, leading to an argument with hospital staff.

37-yr-old gets RI for assaulting traffic cop

The District and Sessions Court sentenced Ankush Nivritti Karad (37, resident of Shishir Apartment, Ruturaj Park, Naik Mala, Sinnar) to one year of imprisonment and a fine of ₹5000 for pushing a traffic police officer during an altercation in 2019.

258 teaching posts up for grabs in Ashram Schools

The Maharashtra Tribal Development Department has announced 836 contractual teaching positions in art, sports, and computer education in ashram schools across Maharashtra for the 2024-25 academic year.

15 ACs from district to vote in assembly polls

Dist authorities prepping for seamless polls in 15 constituencies from district

Wish to contest Nanded bypoll: Imtiaz Jaleel

Former AIMIM MP Imtiaz Jaleel on Thursday said he wants to contest the Nanded Lok Sabha bypoll though he added that party chief Asaduddin Owaisi will take the final call on the issue.

Munde's wife unharmed in car accident

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde's wife, Rajashree Munde, escaped unhurt after a car she was travelling in rammed into a private bus in the early hours of Thursday.

Pune petrol dealers assn defers strike

The Petrol Dealers Association Pune (PDAP) has decided to postpone its agitation after receiving assurance from the Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol to take up their issues with Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri.

SC acquits man on death row

The Supreme Court on Thursday acquitted a death row prisoner, who was convicted for allegedly killing his family members including a toddler daughter saying an accused cannot be convicted on mere suspicion.

Crackdown on illegal hawkers

Under the guidance of Indu Dubey, the Divisional Railway Manager of Pune Division, to enhance passenger safety and convenience, a drive has been launched to curb unauthorised hawking on trains and at railway stations.

87.57 lakh registered voters in Pune district

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that the Assembly polls in Maharashtra will be held in a single phase on November 20, with votes to be counted on November 23.

BHR Scam: CBI books IPS officer Navtake

The BHR scam involved allegedly cheating people by promising attractive interest on fixed deposits

MindSpark'24 to showcase cutting-edge innovation

Scheduled for October 18 to 20, this year's theme is 'Vision Futura: The Edge of Tomorrow'