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BHEL wins Adani Power projects valued at up to ₹28,000 crore

New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) State-owned BHEL on Wednesday said the company has received four projects, worth ranging between Rs 20,000 crore and Rs 28,000 crore, from Adani Power. The fresh orders involve supply of equipment (boiler, turbine and generator along with auxiliaries) and agreed services for the said projects, BHEL said in an exchange filing.

IndiGo holds talks with Embraer over potential order for 100 aircraft

By Abhijith Ganapavaram and Aditi Shah NEW DELHI, Nov 4 (Reuters) - India's largest airline IndiGo is in early-stage talks to ‌buy 100 regional jets from Embraer, with options for about ⁠50 more, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said, in what could ‌be one largest commercial aircraft orders placed with the Brazilian planemaker. IndiGo ‌and Embraer did not immediately respond ‌to ⁠requests for comments.

India seeks threefold increase in coal stocks to prevent summer power shortages

India has asked coal miners and railways to help triple stockpiles at power stations before next summer, an ambitious target aimed at averting shortages that could also raise tensions with other users of the fossil fuel. The coal, power and railways ministries jointly set a goal to boost inventories at the plants from current levels near 18 million tons to at least 55 million by the end of the fiscal year in March, as reported by people familiar with the matter.

Indian companies report mixed second-quarter results on November 4

Q2 Results Today, 04th November 2026 Live Updates: Find all the latest Q2 results 2026 updates of 63 Moons Technologies, Aarvi Encon, Aayush Art And Bullion, Abans Enterprises, Abhinav Capital Services, Accedere, Adroit Infotech, Advance Agrolife, Advance Petrochemicals, Amba Enterprises, Aeroflex Enterprises, Afcons Infrastructure, Agarwal Fortune India, Ashapuri Gold Ornament, Ashapura Intimates Fashion, Avishkar Infra Realty, Ajwa Fun World & Resort, All Time Plastics, Amines & Plasticizers, Andhra Petrochemical

KKR Wins CCI Approval for Rs 6,000 Crore Stake in PETRONAS' Gentari Renewables India

Global investment major KKR has received regulatory clearance from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire a stake in Gentari Renewables India. The approval allows KKR to proceed with its proposed investment in the clean energy platform, which is an indirect subsidiary of Malaysia's state-owned energy giant PETRONAS.

KKR secures Indian regulator approval for Gentari Renewables investment

New Delhi Global investment major KKR has received the competition watchdog CCI's approval to acquire a stake in Gentari Renewables India, a clean energy platform of Malaysia's energy giant PETRONAS. KKR is making the investment through its affiliate Sapphire US HoldCo (USA), LLC, which will subscribe to certain securities of Gentari Renewables India Pte Ltd, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said on Tuesday.

Equitas Small Finance Bank rebounds after naming interim chief executive

Following a 19 per cent rout in four days, shares of Equitas Small Finance Bank (Equitas SFB) bounced back on Wednesday after the lender named Balaji Nuthalapadi as the interim CEO, subject to the central bank's approval. The bank, on November 3, said it would its Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has approved the appointment of Balaji Nuthalapadi, who is currently serving as a Whole-Time Director (Executive Director), as its interim CEO, subject to the ap

Bharti Airtel revenue expected to grow at double-digit pace in second quarter

Airtel Q2 results preview: Telecom major Bharti Airtel is expected to report double-digit revenue growth in the September quarter of FY27 (Q2FY27). as reported by brokerages' estimates, the Gurugram-based firm could post a Y-o-Y growth of 14-15 per cent in its topline, driven by steady performance across its businesses.

Titan quarterly profit seen rising as jewellery business drives growth

Titan Company is expected to report healthy double-digit growth in revenue and profit in the September quarter, with brokerages projecting year-on-year sales growth of 16-18. 8 per cent and profit growth of 20-26.

Indian crude-sensitive shares gain after 13% oil-price decline

InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) Current Market Price: ₹5,048 IndiGo stock reflects renewed buying interest following a recovery from recent intermediate lows below the ₹4,600, believes Jain. The broader multi-month structure shows the stock stabilizing after its early 2026 cyclical trough near ₹3,900, continuing to navigate a well-defined horizontal trading corridor, the analyst adds.

Kuwait finance minister holds economic cooperation talks at COMCEC

ISTANBUL: Minister of Finance Dr Yaqoub Al-Rifai discussed ways to strengthen economic and development cooperation with several officials on Tuesday. The talks took place on the sidelines of the 42nd Ministerial Meeting of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul.

Stocks and dollar fall as Democratic election gains reshape markets

HONG KONG: Asian stocks fell along with the dollar on Wednesday as Democrats made big early gains in the US midterm elections and looked set to take control of both houses of Congress, which analysts said could lead to gridlock in Washington. Tens of millions of Americans voted in elections seen as a referendum on Donald Trump’s presidency, amid anger over soaring fuel prices, tariffs and the Iran war.

カタール観光局、PATAの正式メンバーに加入

カタール観光局は14日、ロンドンで行われた世界旅行市場（WTM London 2026）のカタールパビリオンで、太平洋アジア旅行協会（PATA）への目的地会員としての加盟を正式に発表した。これにより、同局はアジア太平洋地域の主要な観光利害関係者とのネットワーク構築と協力の機会を拡大する。

Qatar Tourism joins Pacific Asia Travel Association at London travel market

Qatar Tourism has joined the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) as a destination member, strengthening its international industry engagement and creating further opportunities for collaboration with tourism stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region. The membership was formalised at a signing ceremony at the Qatar Pavilion during World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026.

US stocks fall before midterm Election Day as technology shares weaken

US Stock market benchmark indexes S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Monday but Dow Jones rose sharply ahead of Tuesday's Election Day for US Midterm polls. Russell 2000 fell 5.

Nearly Half of Australian Workers Overqualified, Survey Finds

Nearly half of Australian workers hold qualifications exceeding their job requirements, according to the latest annual report from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey. The findings indicate that this educational mismatch is linked to reduced life satisfaction and increased likelihood of leaving employment, with trends showing little improvement over the past two decades.

BLS Polymers makes strong market debut at ₹248 per share

BLS Polymers IPO listing: BLS Polymers made a blockbuster debut on the NSE, listing at ₹248 against its IPO price of ₹150. This translated into a listing premium of 65.

RBI eases export-declaration compliance for individual service exporters

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has clarified the requirements for submitting the Export Declaration Form (EDF) for exporters of services. Under the latest amendment, resident individuals will be deemed to have submitted the EDF once they provide the required payment-related information to their authorized dealer (AD) bank.

Petrol and diesel prices remain broadly steady across major Indian cities

Petrol and diesel prices today, November 3: Petrol and diesel prices remained largely steady across significant cities today, with the Centre eliminating the additional excise duty applicable to petrol exports. as reported by a Finance Ministry notification, under the revised structure effective from October 31, the export duty on petrol was reduced to ₹ 0 per litre from ₹2.

Reliance shares remain in focus after near-12% surge

Bengaluru Reliance Industries shares remained in focus for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, following a sharp rally in the previous trading session, when it zoomed almost 12 per cent individually and led the broader market rally. The stock witnessed moderate movement in today’s session after the significant gains, while a technical breakout, exceptional trading volumes and strong September quarter results have drawn attention to its performance.

Coal India prepares possible $1 billion Mahanadi Coalfields listing

(Bloomberg) -- State-owned Coal India Ltd. is preparing to launch an initial public offering of its unit Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd.

BLS Polymers shares open 65.3% above IPO price

BLS Polymers share price today:BLS Polymers shares made a strong debut on the stock exchanges on Tuesday, delivering listing gains of over 65 per cent to the IPO investors. The shares listed at ₹248 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), a premium of ₹98 or 65.

Capital-markets shares rally as Motilal Oswal and Angel One lead gains

Capital market-related stocks today Shares of capital market-related companies including stock broking and allied services, exchange and data platforms and asset management companies (AMCs) were in focus and rallied up to 7 per cent on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Tuesday’s intraday deals. The buying at these counters can be attributed to healthy Q2 earnings reported so far by related companies.

ITC shares rise as analysts anticipate gradual cigarette-business recovery

ITC shares rose 1. 5 per cent on Tuesday after the company reported its quarterly results post-market hours on Monday.

Reliance rally puts historical one-year return pattern in focus

Reliance Industries (RIL) share price soared 11. 6 per cent to ₹1,299 on Monday, registering its biggest single-day gain in over six years on the BSE and NSE.

Saudi Aramco quarterly profit climbs 34.6% amid elevated oil prices

RIYADH: Saudi oil giant Aramco on Tuesday announced a 34. 6 percent jump in third-quarter net profit, as the Middle East war keeps crude prices high even while the kingdom’s energy infrastructure comes under regular attack.

Korea’s Labor Share of GDP Hits Record Low Amid Semiconductor Boom

South Korea’s labor share of gross domestic product has fallen to its lowest level since comparable data began in 2010, hitting 41.1% in the second quarter. This decline coincides with a surge in corporate profits driven by the semiconductor industry, prompting experts to call for government intervention to address growing economic polarization.

Australia raises benchmark rate to highest level in 18 years

SYDNEY: Australia’s central bank raised its central interest rate to an 18-year high on Tuesday, citing the prolonged war in the Middle East and persistent inflationary pressures. In a statement, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said it would raise its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.

Asian stocks retreat as AI worries outweigh steep oil-price drop

HONG KONG: Asian stock markets struggled on Tuesday after another AI-fueled tech selloff on Wall Street outweighed a plunge in oil prices and signs of a possible breakthrough in talks to end the Iran war. Investors were also watching the US midterm elections.

Egypt Accelerates Construction of 341km Sinai Railway Linking Arish and Taba

Egypt is accelerating the construction of a 341-kilometer railway line that will link Bir al-Abd, Arish, and Ras El-Naqab near Taba Airport. Transport Minister Kamel Al-Wazir recently inspected active work zones along the route, emphasizing the need to maintain round-the-clock operations to meet technical standards and construction schedules for this key infrastructure project.

Web Summit Qatar 2026 generated QR1 billion economic impact, report says

Web Summit Qatar 2026 has delivered a billion-riyal boost to the national economy, with its growing international appeal translating into higher visitor spending, increased business activity and fresh investment opportunities, reinforcing Doha’s emergence as a global technology and entrepreneurship hub. The four-day summit, held from February 1-4, generated approximately QR1.

Asian stocks mixed as tech sector struggles to rebound from selloff

Asian stocks were mixed Monday as investors struggled to recover from last week's tough run fuelled by disappointing earnings from tech titans, while eyes were also turning to the United States ahead of crucial midterm elections.

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