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Commercial LPG price up 10, ATF 1.4 per litre....

Government testing DigiYatra for international flights....

UPI crosses record 25 billion transactions....

Manufacturing divide: 10% factories account for 72% output....

EV sales cross record 3.5 lakh units in October....

LICHF bets on diversification to drive growth....

Costlier phones give refurbished devices a boost....

Innovatiview to invest Rs 1,000 crore in exam centres....

Festive tailwinds drive car sales to record highs in October....

India's first bullet train progress reviewed: Vaishnaw hails ‘excellent’ tests....

EPFO services on Whatsapp: New verified chat helps check PF details; auto-settles tiny inoperative accounts....

As execution costs collapse toward zero, compensation and enterprise value are decoupling from traditional job titles and tenure. Instead, value is concentrating at the intersection of technical depth, domain context, and human judgment.

IGL sees 93% drop in profit amid supply disruptions linked to West Asia....

Foreign portfolio investors withdrew Rs 34,843 crore from Indian equities in October, continuing a trend. Despite substantial outflows, foreign investors became net buyers towards the end of the month. Market experts suggest that recent foreign buying may indicate a shift in sentiment. Investors are focused on global crude prices and US interest rates influencing markets. The outcome of upcoming events will remain critical for future investment flows.

India's recent free trade agreements with the UK and EU will aid domestic manufacturers in expanding exports. Industry participation and awareness efforts are crucial for capitalizing on the benefits of these FTAs. Export diversification is a key strategy for companies amid global economic uncertainties, particularly with European markets. Companies should focus on targeting significant markets to increase their presence in international trade.

India witnessed a notable rise in crude oil imports, reaching approximately 5.6 million barrels per day in October. A significant portion, around 2.3 million bpd, came from the Middle East, with Russian shipments also holding a firm position at nearly 2 million bpd. Yet, increasing freight costs might diminish the desirability of Russian oil moving forward.

Binance has announced a phased resumption of cryptocurrency withdrawals following a significant heist of $6.3 billion. The exchange reported it has recovered 95% of the stolen digital assets, enabling this process. The remaining 5% consists of less liquid tokens, which may require additional time to source. The FBI is investigating the cyberattack, linking it to a North Korean hacking group named TraderTraitor.

Apple has reclaimed the position of the world's most valuable company, surpassing Nvidia amid rising concerns. Both companies have seen their stock prices decline, with Apple falling 1.2 percent and Nvidia 4.2 percent. Significant investments in artificial intelligence by major firms have raised questions regarding long-term sustainability. Apple's limited capital expenditure on AI compared to rivals has attracted investor interest and boosted free cash flow projections.

Windfall gains tax on diesel, ATF exports up; petrol cut to nil....

AAIB for better coordination between civil, defence aviation authorities....