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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 1:00AM IST State-run general insurers must submit board-approved plans to the government for reducing unprofitable business segments. The government aims to evaluate the performance of these companies based on a time-bound roadmap for organic solvency. Policies regarding better pricing, oversight, and structured reinsurance for risky insurance areas are also being emphasized.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 12:52AM IST Solar module manufacturers in India are raising concerns about the local availability of cells for production. They have requested an extension of the sourcing deadline beyond January 2024 to address these issues. The Renewable Energy Manufacturers Association has highlighted a significant gap between module production capacity and cell supply. Current regulations mandate that solar cells must come from approved local manufacturers for projects.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 12:51AM IST "It is difficult to pinpoint the reasons for the slowdown, even in states such as Uttar Pradesh which had recorded strong growth earlier," said Amar Sinha, managing director of Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD), maker of Officer's Choice whisky. There are "no clear factors explaining the weakness," he said.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 12:41AM IST Hinduja Group-owned Gulf Oil Lubricants plans to re-enter Mexico and the US in 2027 as it accelerates overseas expansion and scouts acquisitions in South America and Southeast Asia. The group is also considering a global listing of Gulf Oil International in three to five years, while expanding manufacturing capacity in India.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 12:34AM IST McDonald's India is increasing its investment to approximately $80 million for growth and digitisation over the next two years. The rise in competition from KFC and Burger King prompts this expansion effort. Despite the challenging environment due to inflation, the company aims for profitability while maintaining value for customers. McDonald's India's north and east division expects to achieve revenues of 2,000 crore by FY27.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 12:30AM IST Three South Korean automotive component manufacturers have committed to invest 1,614 crore in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Hwashin, Seoyon, and Iwamet have signed MoUs with the state government for setting up facilities. The investments follow Andhra Pradesh's proactive efforts to attract global manufacturing investments. These projects are expected to create 1,418 jobs, enhancing the region's automotive manufacturing capabilities.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 12:27AM IST With ongoing investments in ecommerce, Reliance Retail expects better Ebitda margins. The company is enhancing dark stores to ensure quicker delivery times and adapting retail spaces to cater to online shoppers. Although recent reports indicate a decrease in net profit, digital commerce still surged by 42%. Jeyandran Venugopal, the chief executive, expresses assurance in maximizing current assets for growth while steering clear of extravagant competitor expenditures.

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INDIA NEWS | Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 12:25AM IST Mumbai: Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, has set aside $30 million against outstanding payments from the Telangana government, highlighting the financial risks of operating in India's state-controlled alcohol market, where delayed payments and restrictions on price increases are squeezing brewers.The disclosure comes amid wider industry concerns over nearly $400 million Telangana owes to alcohol companies in dues. Industry groups have accused the state of breaching accounting rules over the outstanding payments.Also read: Govt to meet liquor firms as domestic giants join foreign peers in Scotch disputeUnder the state's system, liquor companies supply products to government-run depots, which then distribute them to retailers, leaving manufacturers dependent on the government for payments.Telangana is one of India's biggest beer-consuming states by volume. AB InBev chief financial officer Bernardo Novick said the company's total receivables from Telangana had remained relatively stable during the year, but some payments had been outstanding for an extended period."We decided to recognise this provision of $30 million," Novick said during the company's earnings call, adding that the brewer was making its best efforts to recover the outstanding amount and protect shareholders.The company does not expect further meaningful one-off provisions from the situation, Novick said, while cautioning that circumstances could change.The problem extends beyond AB InBev. United Breweries, which controls about half of India's beer market, had temporarily halted supplies to Telangana Beverages Corporation about a year ago because of operating losses and overdue payments. The brewer had said selling each beer at a loss had made continued operations in the state unsustainable, while substantial delays in payments for supplies to the state corporation had further complicated the situation.Last week, United Breweries managing director Vivek Gupta said the company's business in Telangana had remained flat and it had lost some market share as a competitor continued to spend.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 12:25AM IST Anheuser-Busch InBev has earmarked $30 million for overdue payments from the Telangana government. This situation highlights the challenges in India's controlled alcohol market, characterized by delayed payments. Furthermore, the Telangana government owes nearly $400 million to alcohol companies, prompting industry criticism. United Breweries previously halted supplies due to operating losses and overdue payments in Telangana.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 12:21AM IST The parliamentary panel on Communications and IT will examine the implementation of laws governing print, television and digital media as part of its 2026-27 review of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. Its agenda also covers OTT platforms, Prasar Bharati, film regulation and television ratings, building on earlier calls for a common media regulatory framework.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 12:14AM IST The regulator had extended the deadline earlier by a week after receiving more than 650 responses to its September 23 consultation paper, which proposes tighter commission limits, changes to expense-of-management rules and a new distribution architecture. The industry is now awaiting the draft guidelines followed by the final framework.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 12:07AM IST Over the past four quarters, India's medicine sales have increased significantly due to rising demand in chronic care segments. The growth rate reached 12% year-on-year in the September quarter, showing a positive trend in the industry. Larger pharmaceutical companies have benefited from the shutdown of many non-compliant smaller units. Budgets were also boosted by a reduction in GST on medicines.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 12:03AM IST Faith manages every stage of a project, from process planning and mechanical design through robot programming, system integration and on-site commissioning. It has revenues of around Rs 300 crore. Its clients include Honda, Mahindra & Mahindra and Stellantis. The company's founding team led by Nilesh Pandhare and six of his colleagues previously worked at Italian firm Comau, which was part of Stellantis.

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INDIA MARKET | Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 12:02AM IST ITC, Marico, NALCO and Escorts Kubota will be among the stocks in focus.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 12:02AM IST Stefan Bollinger highlights the potential risk of an AI bubble affecting global markets significantly. He notes that India's equity valuation correction is healthy, maintaining the country's growth story. Investors are increasingly diversifying their portfolios with a focus on hedge funds and private equity. The Fed's decision on rates remains uncertain, though high inflation complicates matters. Rising yields in Japan are likely to attract domestic investors back to their markets.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 12:00AM IST The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has mandated the use of two pilots for Char Dham helicopter services. This requirement comes after a recent helicopter crash in Uttarakhand resulted in multiple fatalities. Operators are protesting this new rule, citing increased costs and potential service suspensions. Additionally, co-pilots must now be qualified for hilly terrain operations. Operators are required to secure clearance from the control room before every flight.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 11:59PM IST Trials for the Digi Yatra facility have commenced at seven airports across India for international passengers. This service is available on a trial basis for Indian nationals with e-passports. It will initially operate on select international flights by Air India and IndiGo. Digi Yatra utilizes facial recognition technology to enable seamless movement at airport checkpoints. A wider rollout of this facility is anticipated in the year 2027.

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GLOBAL NEWS | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 11:58PM IST The cryptocurrency exchange saw an immediate uptick in customer withdrawals, following the theft of $6.3 billion in tokens that has been linked to North Korea.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 11:54PM IST The Supreme Court dismissed appeals filed by Yes Bank.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 11:47PM IST IDFC First Bank and small finance banks such as AU, Jana and Suryoday were among the biggest users of the scheme to reduce credit risk. They have set aside the guarantee fee for the current fiscal year, expecting the government to reopen the window soon, people aware of the matter said.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 11:43PM IST The next round of quota-setting assumes significance as OPEC+ prepares to reassess the production capacity of its members.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 11:32PM IST Several banks in India have implemented artificial intelligence initiatives that have increased productivity and efficiency significantly. Notably, Kotak Mahindra Bank has improved its handling of corporate servicing volumes by 20-30% with the same workforce. Axis Bank's AI solutions are enhancing customer experience and improving operational efficiency across its operations. HDFC Bank has reported a reduction in service delivery turnaround times by 30%, reflecting the impact of digitization.

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INDIA NEWS | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 11:32PM IST Mumbai: Banks are reporting 10-50% improvements across productivity, turnaround time and operating costs from artificial intelligence-led initiatives, with some lenders handling up to 30% more servicing volumes without adding manpower as AI moves deeper into corporate banking, collections and transaction processing.The gains vary across operations: Axis Bank has recorded productivity improvements of more than 10% in selected customer journeys, Kotak Mahindra Bank can handle 20-30% more corporate-servicing volumes with the same headcount, while AU Small Finance Bank has cut the operating cost of AI-led voice operations by 50%.Also read: Cyberattacks on banks, including AU Small Finance Bank, worry insurers as claim risks riseKotak has deployed AI across its wholesale banking operations. Under Project ACE, the bank has automated the classification and routing of corporate customer requests related to account servicing, payments, transaction disputes and inward remittances."The project has resulted in a massive efficiency gain, resolution tags have improved twice and because of this efficiency gain, there is surplus capacity, allowing the same headcount to handle 20-30% more volumes with the same capacity," said Anu Aggarwal, head-corporate and transaction banking, Kotak Mahindra Bank.The lender is also developing predictive tools to forecast corporate cash inflows, upcoming payments and surplus liquidity, and recommend investment options for excess funds."We are moving from information to intelligence. Instead of just providing CFOs with dashboards and data, we want to use predictive models to help them anticipate collections, upcoming payments and surplus liquidity, while suggesting where excess funds can be invested," Aggarwal said.HDFC Bank said digitisation and straight-through processing reduced service-delivery turnaround times by 30% during the September quarter, while customer visits per frontline employee increased nearly 50%. Former chief executive Sashidhar Jagdishan had indicated that greater AI adoption could reduce manpower requirements in back-office, credit and corporate-support functions.Axis Bank is embedding AI across customer servicing, operations and decision-making through its enterprise-wide AXIOM platform. Its AI bots handled nearly 60% of collection calls during the September quarter. "AI-driven solutions such as Doc AI, Voice AI and GenAI-powered collections continue to enhance customer experience, improve operational efficiency and deliver better business outcomes," said Amitabh Chaudhry, MD and CEO, Axis Bank.ICICI Bank has developed an enterprise AI platform covering customer onboarding, fraud detection, portfolio monitoring, document processing and customer servicing. "Together, these capabilities help simplify processes, improve turnaround times and support decision-making across multiple banking functions," said Sandeep Batra, executive director, ICICI Bank.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 11:29PM IST Cyberattacks targeting financial institutions have raised concerns about security vulnerabilities and potential losses. AU Small Finance Bank is investigating a possible data breach involving customer information stored on Salesforce. Insurers have recently reported an increase in cyber incidents affecting banks and manufacturers over the past few months. The extent of these breaches and the impacted customer count are still under investigation.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 11:21PM IST A layer of smog envelops the Jama Masjid.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 11:17PM IST An Icrier study finds that India's women workforce nearly doubled between 2017-18 and 2025, but gains were concentrated in insecure jobs, with shorter hours and a wider pay gap

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 11:16PM IST The agency had taken up these Mahadev Online Book cases on a Chhattisgarh government request.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 11:09PM IST The bank has retained its base rate at 9.50%.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 10:54PM IST Bengaluru-Mumbai sleeper service connects three states, improves access to North Karnataka; Railways announces another Vande Bharat corridor via Hubballi.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 10:50PM IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Southern Bullet Train Corridor which will connect Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Amaravati, and Chennai. This high-speed rail project aims to reduce travel time significantly between these economic hubs. The Bengaluru-Chennai journey will take just 73 minutes, while Bengaluru-Hyderabad will take about two hours and 10 minutes.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 10:50PM IST Helicopter operators in Uttarakhand have decided to suspend their Char Dham charter operations from November 2. This action follows a letter sent to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation expressing their concerns. The operators oppose the new regulation that requires all helicopters to have two crew members on board. They argue that the mandate will significantly impact their financial viability and operational efficiency.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 10:49PM IST Strong mobile revenue growth and market share gains support Dixon Technologies, but the end of production-linked incentives, higher input costs and delayed Vivo JV production weigh on margins

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 10:44PM IST Jailer 2 released on October 15.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 10:43PM IST Multi-asset funds deliver an average return of just 1.4% as weakness across asset classes erodes diversification benefits; FPIs show tentative signs of returning to Indian equities

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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 10:43PM IST Diesel sales experienced an 11.7% year-on-year increase in October due to heightened economic activity. Petrol sales, on the other hand, increased by only 3.1% during the same month. LPG sales continued to decline significantly, dropping 12.1% year-on-year as supplies tightened. Aviation turbine fuel sales decreased by 1.3%, reflecting persistent sluggishness in the aviation sector. Overall, the fuel market showed mixed trends amid changing consumption patterns in India.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 1 Nov 2026, 10:28PM IST The acquisition will strengthen Affle's presence in developed markets.

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