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M&M Q2 profit rises 35% to ₹3,171 cr
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M&M Q2 profit rises 35% to ₹3,171 cr

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Thursday reported a 35 per cent year-on-year growth in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 3,171 crore in the July-September quarter driven by higher auto and tractor volumes.

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November 08, 2024
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IHCL Q2 PAT jumps more than 3-fold to ₹582.71 cr

Indian Hotels Company Ltd on Thursday reported a more than three-fold rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 582.71 crore for the second quarter of 2024-25, helped by strong demand and exceptional gains from the consolidation of its air and institutional catering business segment TajSATS.

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November 08, 2024
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Irdai proposes to amend regulatory sandbox norms

Regulator Irdai has proposed to amend the norms related to 'regulatory sandbox' by incorporating principle-based approach and further facilitate adoption of innovative ideas and new concepts across the insurance value chain.

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November 08, 2024
Tata Power to invest ₹550 cr in solar, wind capacities, supply clean power to Noida Airport
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Tata Power to invest ₹550 cr in solar, wind capacities, supply clean power to Noida Airport

Tata Power will invest Rs 550 crore to develop solar and wind power capacities and related infrastructure to supply clean energy to Noida International Airport (NIA), a statement said.

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November 08, 2024
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Goods, services exports to cross $800 billion this fiscal: Sakthivel

The country's merchandise and services exports will cross USD 800 billion this fiscal due to the government support and competitive products of the domestic players, an industry official said on Thursday.

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November 08, 2024
Gilts end flat ahead of US FOMC meet outcome
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Gilts end flat ahead of US FOMC meet outcome

Prices of most government bonds ended steady as traders awaited the US Federal Open Market Committee's meeting outcome at 0030 IST, dealers said.

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November 08, 2024
EAM Jaishankar meets CEOs, biz leaders in Australia
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EAM Jaishankar meets CEOs, biz leaders in Australia

The world would be moving to a much more integrated global workplace, prompting many countries, including the US, to make a distinction in immigration and mobility, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said here on Thursday.

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November 08, 2024
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Domestic air pax traffic sees 6.3% growth at 138.5L in Oct

The domestic air passenger traffic reached 138.5 lakh in October, higher by 6.3 per cent in comparison to 130.3 lakh in the previous month, according to a report on Thursday.

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November 08, 2024
Rural consumption grows double than urban market in Sep quarter: NielsenIQ
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Rural consumption grows double than urban market in Sep quarter: NielsenIQ

Urban and rural markets have shown a sequential recovery in consumer demand and rural areas continue to surpass urban areas in volume growth across most regions of India, according to a report from data analytics firm NielsenIQ.

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November 08, 2024
Sebi mulls allaying concerns on 'skin in the game' rule for MF employees
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Sebi mulls allaying concerns on 'skin in the game' rule for MF employees

To address concerns about the \"skin in the game\" rule for designated employees of mutual funds, Sebi on Thursday proposed reducing the mandatory investment percentage, applying it based on salary brackets, and excluding non-cash components like ESOPs from the minimum investment calculation.

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November 08, 2024
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Centre invites proposals to set up CoE on Green Hydrogen

The government has invited proposals to set up a centre for excellence under the R&D Scheme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

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November 08, 2024
Rupee falls 1 paise to fresh all-time low of 84.32 per USD
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Rupee falls 1 paise to fresh all-time low of 84.32 per USD

The rupee slipped 1 paisa to close at a fresh lifetime low of 84.32 against the US dollar on Thursday, as weak domestic equities and sustained foreign fund outflows dented market sentiment.

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November 08, 2024
Mkts tank more than l% after 2-day rally
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Mkts tank more than l% after 2-day rally

Snapping its two-day winning run, benchmark Sensex tanked 836 points due to profit-taking in banking and auto shares as investors turned cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve policy decision and unabated foreign fund outflows.

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November 08, 2024
India should be part of RCEP, CPTPP, says Niti Aayog CEO
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India should be part of RCEP, CPTPP, says Niti Aayog CEO

India should be a part of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam said on Thursday.

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November 08, 2024
US Fed cuts rate by 25bps
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US Fed cuts rate by 25bps

The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday as ongoing progress against inflation and signs of slowing labor market continued to support the monetary policy easing cycle, Investing.com reported.

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November 08, 2024
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District prepares EVMs & staff

A total of 10,882 ballot units, 6,247 control units, and 6,739 VVPATs will be deployed across 15 assembly constituencies in Nashik district.

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November 08, 2024
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Deadline extends for tribal posts

The Tribal Development Department has extended the application deadline for 611 posts to Nov 12, 2024.

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November 08, 2024
Raj's rally in Nashik
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Raj's rally in Nashik

In the 2009 assembly elections, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) had a strong presence in Nashik, winning three out of four seats.

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November 08, 2024
Cricket tournament marks PMC anniversary
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Cricket tournament marks PMC anniversary

A grand cricket tournament of the officers and employees was organised between Nov 5 and 7 to mark the 13th anniversary of Parbhani Municipal Corporation (PMC).

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November 08, 2024
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Division of votes can impact results

A pentagonal fight is expected in the Pathri Assembly Constituency in the Parbhani district as five candidates with strongholds in the constituency are in the fray along with 11 others.

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November 08, 2024
Triangular fight in Gangakhed
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Triangular fight in Gangakhed

INTENSE BATTLE - Contesting for third term, MLA Gutte faces strong challenge

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November 08, 2024
Security measures enhanced for polls
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Security measures enhanced for polls

Ahead of the assembly elections, the Police Commissionerate in Nashik has completed a physical inspection of all polling stations across the city.

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November 08, 2024
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MAGIC selected for DPIIT's initiative

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is undertaking various initiatives to encourage innovation in the manufacturing sector.

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November 08, 2024
Cops crackdown on illicit liquor
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Cops crackdown on illicit liquor

The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Rural Police busted a country-liquor manufacturing unit and seized illicit liquor and other articles worth Rs 2.27 lakh on Wednesday.

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November 08, 2024
Ganga Utsav theme for Kumbh
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Ganga Utsav theme for Kumbh

The upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar will adopt a cleanliness theme inspired by Haridwar's Ganga Utsav and Ujjain's efforts.

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November 08, 2024
Modi's hat-trick rally at Tapovan
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Modi's hat-trick rally at Tapovan

PM'S VISIT - Earlier, Modi's rally helped the BJP to sweep the polls in 2014 and 2019

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November 08, 2024
Under 25 Summit Pune from Nov 30 to Dec 1
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Under 25 Summit Pune from Nov 30 to Dec 1

For the first time, Under 25 is set to bring a youth-focused event to Pune.

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November 08, 2024
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Teen driver's friend's father surrenders

The father of a friend of the teenage driver involved in the Porsche car accident in Pune that claimed two lives in May this year surrendered before a court here on Wednesday.

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November 08, 2024
₹259 CRORE TAX FOR NO AMENITIES
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₹259 CRORE TAX FOR NO AMENITIES

PMC FACES IRE - Mohammadwadi residents allege discrepancies in property tax collection

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November 08, 2024
Parvati Voters Voice concerns
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Parvati Voters Voice concerns

As the assembly elections approach, voters in the Parvati Assembly Constituency have been expressing their frustrations over long-standing issues like traffic congestion, crime rates, inflation, and unmet government promises.

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November 08, 2024