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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 12:31PM IST Auto components major Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (SAMIL) aims to leverage technologies acquired through its global expansion to tap emerging opportunities in India's automotive market, as higher product standards and the shift to stricter emission norms drive demand for advanced solutions. The strategy is part of its broader Vision 2030 ambition to achieve USD 108 billion in topline gross revenue by 2029-30. In an interview with PTI, Pankaj Mital, Whole-time Director and President, and Gandharv Tongia, Group Chief Financial Officer, outlined the company's growth priorities, including bringing globally acquired technologies to India, expanding its presence across business segments and geographies, and strengthening its customer relationships. "We believe that India's growth will also benefit us significantly, particularly because we now own many technologies. The quality of products being manufactured and consumed in India is improving, and the country is also moving ...

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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 12:25PM IST When Sunil Bharti Mittal set up a small manufacturing unit making bicycle parts in Ludhiana in 1976, he was barely 18. Fifty years later, the founder of Bharti Enterprises is presiding over a business empire whose flagship, Bharti Airtel, has become one of the world's largest telecommunications companies. The journey from bicycle crankshafts to mobile networks, submarine cables and satellite communications has been marked by bets that often ran ahead of the market, setbacks triggered by policy changes and three major crises that Mittal describes as Bharti's "Mahabharatas". Now, as the group marks its 50th anniversary, Mittal is preparing for another transformation. He wants Airtel to evolve from a telecommunications operator into a digitally enabled technology company, with connectivity at its core and businesses spanning artificial intelligence, sovereign cloud, digital finance and satellite services. His prescription for India's digital economy is equally expansive: higher mobile

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INDIA NEWS | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 12:23PM IST The major disruption in US air traffic, which affected thousands of passengers and flights, started with a seemingly small incident. A glitch during an upgrade of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) telecommunications infrastructure cascaded into widespread flight cancellations and delays, stopping America in its tracks for hours and hours.Amid a frantic race to contain the fallout from this dramatic embarrassment, something far less dramatic has drawn public attention: ageing wires, outdated routers and technology that belongs to another era running a modern system.Also read | What passengers need to know as flight disruptions continueAs America counts the costs of the disruption, the world's gaze has fallen on how the most advanced of economies was brought to its knees not by natural calamity, a terror attack or an aircraft shortage, but by a weak link in its infra.Old, antiquated systemsThe November 13 happenings exposed one thing more than anything else -- the fragility of America's ageing air traffic control (ATC) communications network.The question being asked now is, how can the country that leads the world in technological innovation still depend on decades-old systems to keep its skies safe?A country that can put astronauts in space should not have to worry about whether its air traffic controllers can communicate with an aircraft because a decades-old router has stopped behaving. Yet that is the uncomfortable reality staring in America's face, as the system running the world's largest aviation infra is showing its age more and more.According to FAA's accounts, the disruptions were triggered by a communications failure involving a router during an upgrade. But the incident is about much more than one faulty tool.Also read | 20,000 flights hit as FAA's ageing technology faces a fresh test after suspected router failureMore than anything, it has shown what the rising fragility of an ageing system can lead to.It has put the spotlight on the risks of replacing critical infra while it is still in operation, and the possibility that another seemingly minor technical glitch could bring American aviation to a standstill, with enormous economic and potentially disastrous safety fallouts.The big challengeThe episode has brought to the fore a very difficult test of modernisation.The FAA is trying to replace a network that has evolved over decades without interrupting communications. This is a critival matter, because all aircraft operations depend on these communications.In the November 13 incident, systems contractor L3Harris was changing old copper telephone connections to fibre-optic lines when the trouble began.Newly installed routers reportedly generated more than 1,000 connection attempts every four to five seconds, destabilising communications across 17 of the FAA's 22 en-route air traffic control centres, Reuters reported.The routers being replaced are around 25 years old and were originally due for replacement in 2006.The bill for maintaining the old network comes to around $1 billion a year. More than 70% of the planned conversion has been done. The rest of the work will have to be completed while the system remains in service, which, by FAA's own account, can be quite a challenge.135849512A much deeper problemThis router failure was only the most visible symptom of a much bigger, deeper problem.On November 5, the FAA announced that it had begun replacing floppy disks used to store weather and other essential information at more than 400 air traffic control facilities.Floppy disks are a relic from an era long gone by.The new Enterprise Information Display System is intended to replace four separate systems dating back to the 1980s, with the transition expected to be fully done by the end of 2028.What is more, the agency also continues to rely on decades-old Compaq computers and sources replacement components through eBay.These computers were from another era, and are not made anymore. The company that made them was acquired by HP in 2002.Even a planned end to using paper flight strips, which controllers still use to track aircraft, remains unfinished. In aviation circles, this is often a butt of jokes. A programme was started in 2022 to bring in digital alternatives at 49 major airports, but it remains unfinished, and will likely take until at least 2028.According to many reports, this represents a striking picture of technological neglect in a country that is otherwise at the forefront of digital innovation.Cautionary talesIndications are that the November 13 disruption will hardly be the last such case. The FAA's own accounts tell several cautionary tales.In January 2023, a contractor accidentally deleted files in the agency's Notice to Air Missions system, forcing a nationwide ground stop lasting 90 minutes and disrupting around 11,000 flights.*In September 2026, a circuit failure at a Philadelphia air traffic facility and the accidental cutting of a fibre-optic cable by a construction crew in New Jersey disrupted thousands of flights across the densely populated Northeast.**The takeaway is that aviation systems are only as strong as their weakest links. A minor installation error, damaged cable, malfunctioning component or software problem can quickly escalate and affect many airports, airlines and airspace.When such things happen, the authorities, as an immediate response, restrict traffic or stop departures to maintain safety. But the cascading disruption thereafter stalls planes, strand flyers, cut off cargo movements and make for huge costs for airlines, airports and other businesses.To be fair, these vulnerabilities are not unique to America. In a similar recent case, Greece had an eight-hour radio communications outage (January 4, 2026), forcing authorities to clear the country's airspace and divert dozens of aircraft. A probe later identified outdated communications infrastructure, including equipment no longer supported by manufacturers, as part of the problem.***But these cases become more eye-catching coming from America, the world leader in everything tech.135849523Financial falloutThe financial fallout of such US aviation shutdowns is usually enormous.The US air transport system is the backbone of passenger travel, tourism, business mobility and time-sensitive freight. A prolonged disruption can cause a chain reaction of missed flights, aircraft/crew displacement, cancellations and delays that continues even after the original fault has been addressed.More importantly, passenger safety cannot be compromised just to keep flights moving.If controllers can't access reliable radar information and communications, cutting traffic or grounding planes becomes unavoidable, causing major damage not just in money but also in the form of hours wasted.The US govt is seized of the enormity of the task. Congress has okayed $12.5 billion for air traffic control modernisation, while Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is pushing for another $50 billion for aviation infrastructure and airports.However, funding alone is unlikely to solve the problem.Among other things, the FAA must make sure new systems can integrate with old infra without destabilising either of them, while at the same time building enough redundancy into the critical communications system, Reuters reported.*, ** and *** source: Reuters and AP reports

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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 12:18PM IST DSM Fresh Foods Limited, which operates the meat and seafood brand Zappfresh, has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 7.30 crore for the first half ended September 30, 2026. The company, which entered the capital markets in October 2025, had posted a net profit (after minority interest) of Rs 7.31 crore in the preceding six-month period ended March 31, 2026. Its total revenue from operations on a consolidated basis stood at Rs 165.48 crore in the April-September period of FY27, up 32.42 per cent compared to Rs 124.97 crore in the second half of FY26. Including other income, the total consolidated income reached Rs 165.89 crore. The company's expenses during the half-year rose 35.79 per cent to Rs 155.67 crore, up from Rs 114.64 crore in the preceding six months, weighing on bottom-line growth. On a standalone basis, DSM Fresh Foods posted a 25.64 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 8.83 crore for H1 FY27 compared to Rs 7.03 crore in the year-ago period. Standalone revenue from

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 12:14PM IST Markets regulator Sebi will soon issue detailed guidelines for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the capital markets, its chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said, emphasising the need to balance technological innovation with investor protection. The Sebi chief said the proposed guidelines would focus on establishing appropriate guardrails for AI use, including disclosures, accountability of regulated entities and a 'human-in-the-loop' approach to ensure that critical decisions are subject to human oversight. In June 2025, Sebi floated a consultation paper proposing guiding principles for responsible usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Learning (ML) applications/models in securities markets. These guiding principles are intended to optimise benefits and minimise potential risks associated with the integration of AI/ML based applications in securities markets to safeguard investor protection, market integrity, and financial stability. Speaking at the ...

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INDIA NEWS | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 12:04PM IST Markets regulator Sebi will soon issue detailed guidelines for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the capital markets, its chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said, emphasising the need to balance technological innovation with investor protection.The Sebi chief said the proposed guidelines would focus on establishing appropriate guardrails for AI use, including disclosures, accountability of regulated entities and a 'human-in-the-loop' approach to ensure that critical decisions are subject to human oversight.In June 2025, Sebi floated a consultation paper proposing guiding principles for responsible usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Learning (ML) applications/models in securities markets.These guiding principles are intended to optimise benefits and minimise potential risks associated with the integration of AI/ML based applications in securities markets to safeguard investor protection, market integrity, and financial stability.Speaking at the inauguration of Sebi's pavilion at the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2026, organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), on Saturday, Pandey said the regulator has been continuously strengthening its cybersecurity framework to address rising cyber threats.He highlighted growing concerns over cyberattacks targeting financial institutions and cryptocurrency platforms, as well as digital frauds involving social media influencers.Following emerging threats, the regulator also introduced a structured incident response mechanism in May this year, aligned with the Financial Stability Board's FIRE reporting template, he said at the sidelines of an event here on Saturday.On quantum computing-related risks, the Chairman said Sebi is undertaking an inventory of cryptographic systems and identifying areas where cryptography is being used to assess potential vulnerabilities.He said markets globally are preparing for the risks posed by quantum computing, with concerns expected to become more pronounced around 2032-35, and stressed the need to complete preparations well in advance.On AI adoption, he said Sebi has also developed several supervisory tools, including its 'Sudarshan' tool, which is being demonstrated at international regulatory forums.The regulator is also working on strengthening its AI capabilities through international initiatives and supervisory toolkits, he added.The Chairman further said Sebi is reviewing the regulatory framework to ensure that the use of AI by market participants does not compromise investor protection, market safety or integrity.On startups and the listing framework, the Sebi chief also said the regulator has formed a working group to examine ways to make the Innovators Growth Platform (IGP) more attractive for startups, particularly deep-tech and biotech companies that require long gestation periods before generating profits.He said the existing platform has not gained the desired traction, and the regulator is reviewing potential changes to help such companies access public markets at an earlier stage.The objective is to provide investors clarity about the higher risks associated with such businesses while allowing them to participate in their long-term growth potential.However, he declined to share details of budget-related discussions.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 12:02PM IST The largest digital asset fell toward $62,000 in weekend trading, reaching its weakest level since July, extending a decline that has gathered pace in recent weeks

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 12:00PM IST The primary market is gearing up for a busy week, with two mainboard IPOs and one SME issue set to open between November 18 and 19. Together, the three offerings are looking to raise over Rs 10,000 crore.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 11:57AM IST The latest inflows follow net withdrawals of 34,843 crore in October and 35,861 crore in September, according to data from the depositories

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 11:51AM IST 'Bouma' collected Rs 1.43 crore net in India on Day 3.

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INDIA NEWS | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 11:51AM IST Two passenger and cargo aircraft collided on a taxiway at Miami International Airport on Saturday night, leaving two people with minor injuries, in an incident that comes amid widespread disruption to US air travel following a nationwide ground stop a day earlier.The wingtip of a Copa Airlines Boeing 737 struck the nose of a UPS Boeing 767 at around 9 pm (local time), The New York Times reported, citing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The agency is investigating the incident.Also Read: Why US flights stopped: Ageing systems, stranded passengers and a $50 billion fixTwo people were treated at the scene for minor injuries, while airport operations continued without disruption as flights were redirected to other taxiways, Greg Chin, a spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, told the newspaper.According to the report, air traffic controllers had instructed the UPS crew to give way to the Copa aircraft. The Copa flight, which had arrived from Panama City, was taxiing towards its gate, while the UPS aircraft was moving towards the runway for a departure to Bogota, Colombia.The two planes made contact at the intersection of two taxiways, Chin said, as reported by The New York Times.The collision comes a little over two months after another serious aviation incident at the same airport, when an Amazon cargo jet overran a runway, struck two vehicles and killed five people. A federal report into that incident found that an air traffic controller had failed to alert the pilots to windy conditions while clearing the aircraft to land, according to the newspaper.Also Read: Amazon Prime cargo plane crash: At least 5 killed after aircraft overruns runway and strikes multiple vehicles on ground in MiamiSaturday's incident also unfolded against the backdrop of significant disruption to air travel across the United States. Thousands of flights were cancelled on Saturday as airlines worked to reposition aircraft and crews following a rare nationwide ground stop on Friday.Federal officials attributed Friday's disruption to communications failures triggered by an upgrade to air traffic control telecommunications equipment, The New York Times reported.

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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 11:46AM IST While remaining committed to green mobility, Zomato and Blinkit parent Eternal is reassessing its 2030 target for a 100 per cent electric delivery fleet due to rapid business expansion and an evolving EV ecosystem. In an interview with PTI, Anjalli Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Eternal, said the company is working toward a revised timeline, factoring in the availability of electric vehicles, supporting government policies, and the transportation requirements of its various businesses. "We are still committed to electrifying the fleet. We are deeply committed to it because it still makes economic sense," she said. However, acknowledging that the earlier deadline may not be achievable, Kumar said the company's operations had expanded considerably since the original target was set. "It doesn't look feasible because, beyond the penetration numbers, our business is also growing massively. When we set the target, there were only 1.5 lakh monthly active riders on Zomato. Tod

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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 11:45AM IST Escorts Kubota plans to begin construction of a tractor facility in Uttar Pradesh early next fiscal year, with an initial capacity of 60,000 units that can be scaled up to one lakh units, as it prepares to expand production and tap future growth opportunities, a top official said. In an interview with PTI, Escorts Kubota Ltd Chief Financial Officer Bharat Madan said the proposed facility near Jewar airport is expected to take around two and a half years to complete. "I think in the next year we are starting the commercial construction of the greenfield facility which will be for another 60,000 tractors in phase one and we hope to complete that in the next 2 to 2.5 years," Madan said. The capacity addition comes as the company is currently operating its tractor business at around 80-85 per cent average utilisation, with production utilisation touching nearly 90 per cent during the high-season quarter. Alongside the proposed manufacturing expansion, Escorts Kubota is seeing encouragi

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 11:44AM IST Modi made the public announcement on November 14, 2026, while speaking at the Oxford Union

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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 11:37AM IST The finance ministry has made it mandatory for government agencies to scrutinise bids quoting prices more than 30 per cent below the estimated cost in a government procurements, tightening checks on abnormally low bids to safeguard service and product quality. The Department of Expenditure under the ministry has defined Abnormally Low Bids (ALBs) in government procurement, mandating scrutiny of bids falling below the prescribed threshold and seeking written clarifications wherever "concerns" arise over the bidder's ability to execute the contract at the quoted price. "A bid quoting a price more than 30 per cent below the estimated cost shall mandatorily be examined as a potentially ALB," the department said in an office memorandum. In such cases, the procuring entity would seek written clarifications from the bidder, including detailed price analyses of its bid price in relation to scope of work as given in the tender document. Where a bid is more than 30 per cent below the estimat

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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 11:37AM IST Thomas Cook (India) Ltd expects the proposed demerger of its resorts and resort-management business into Sterling Holiday Resorts to become effective by October 2027, according to a top company official. In an interview with PTI, Mahesh Iyer, Managing Director and CEO of Thomas Cook (India) Ltd, said the company expects the scheme to become effective by mid-FY28. "The application in respect of the composite scheme of arrangement has been filed before NCLT Mumbai. Accordingly, we expect the scheme to become effective by mid of FY28. However, the same is subject to the requisite regulatory and shareholder approvals," Iyer shared. In March, the Board of Thomas Cook (India) Ltd (TCIL) approved a proposal for the demerger of the company's Resorts and Resort Management business into Sterling Holiday Resorts Ltd (SHRL) and a subsequent capital restructuring of TCIL. Separately, on the company's inorganic growth strategy, Iyer said, Thomas Cook India remained open to exploring acquisitions

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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 11:30AM IST Lithium-ion battery recycling and refurbishing firm LICO Materials is targeting revenue of about Rs 450500 crore in 202627, driven by higher material-processing volumes, improved capacity utilisation, and greater availability of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, its CEO Gaurav Dolwani said. The company recorded revenue of approximately Rs 350 crore in 202526, Dolwani said, adding that its processing capacity has expanded significantly since the company last discussed its operations around March last year. The development assumes significance in the wake of the country's fast-expanding electric vehicle market and a growing push to build a domestic battery-recycling ecosystem that can recover critical minerals and bring down dependence on imports. "For FY202627, we are targeting revenue of around Rs 450500 crore," Dolwani, who is also the founder of the company, told PTI in an interview, adding that the growth will be driven by higher material-processing volumes and improved capacity

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INDIA NEWS | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 11:12AM IST New Delhi: While remaining committed to green mobility, Zomato and Blinkit parent Eternal is reassessing its 2030 target for a 100 per cent electric delivery fleet due to rapid business expansion and an evolving EV ecosystem.In an interview with PTI, Anjalli Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Eternal, said the company is working toward a revised timeline, factoring in the availability of electric vehicles, supporting government policies, and the transportation requirements of its various businesses.Also Read: After Zomato, Deepinder Goyal bets on health tech and aerospace"We are still committed to electrifying the fleet. We are deeply committed to it because it still makes economic sense," she said.However, acknowledging that the earlier deadline may not be achievable, Kumar said the company's operations had expanded considerably since the original target was set."It doesn't look feasible because, beyond the penetration numbers, our business is also growing massively. When we set the target, there were only 1.5 lakh monthly active riders on Zomato. Today, there are 12 lakh riders across Zomato and Blinkit," she said.On whether the company could commit to a revised target, possibly by 2035, Kumar said it was working towards a date, with the pace of EV policy implementation also likely to influence the decision."We are actively working towards a date. Some of it will depend on the government as well, in terms of whether EV policies have rolled out across the country sufficiently for us to commit to 2035. We are very hopeful. But bear in mind that we have other businesses as well."For instance, Hyperpure also uses a lot of delivery vehicles, and those are four-wheeler deliveries involving trucks and smaller commercial vehicles. So, the new EV target for the Eternal Group needs to factor in all kinds of transportation, not just the two-wheeler segment. We can't think about individual businesses anymore. When we set a target, we have to set it for the group. That's our thinking," she said.Despite the challenges, the company said its delivery fleet was already seeing higher EV adoption than the broader Indian two-wheeler market. Kumar said the company's approach was to encourage partners to adopt electric vehicles through financial incentives, greater access to rental options and awareness initiatives, rather than mandate a particular vehicle choice.Also Read: ETtech Explainer: Zomatos platform fee hike aims at profits to fund quick commerce growth"In our previous estimation, which was done around last December, EV penetration in the market was only around 6-7 per cent. Within our own fleet, there were already about 12-13 per cent of partners using EVs. So, we were already at almost double the market penetration," she said.One measure encouraging EV adoption is Zomato's equal-benefit policy, under which delivery partners using electric vehicles are paid as much as those using petrol-powered vehicles, despite the lower operating costs.Kumar said the company also facilitates access to electric vehicles through rental options on its delivery partner app and initiatives such as the EV Bazaar, which familiarises partners with different models available in the market.At the same time, she said, the scale of its delivery operations makes access and affordability important considerations, particularly as the company onboards large numbers of partners across cities."To maintain a base of 12 lakh riders a month, I need to onboard 30 lakh people a year. Now, the question is whether 30 lakh people across 900 cities will all be able to access an EV reliably."That's an important question, and this is just the number for this year. Tomorrow, it could be 35 lakh, right? Can I guarantee that all 30 lakh people joining us will have access to an EV across 900 cities? I'm not in a position to make that guarantee, and I don't know when I will," she said.Kumar also stressed the importance of designing EV policies that account for the livelihoods and financial circumstances of delivery partners, who generally arrange their own vehicles.She added that the company was advocating worker-friendly EV policies to ensure that the transition to cleaner mobility did not restrict employment opportunities for people who may not be in a position to purchase electric vehicles.Beyond electric mobility, Eternal is also working with restaurant partners to encourage the adoption of sustainable packaging through initiatives such as PackSwitch, an interactive website that helps restaurants identify alternatives to plastic packaging based on the dishes they serve.Kumar said the company was working to address three key barriers to the adoption of sustainable packaging -- complexity, convenience and cost -- by helping restaurants discover suitable alternatives, improve access to suppliers and connect with startups developing new solutions.Through its Hyperpure business, the company sold more than 3,000 metric tonnes of sustainable packaging to 50,000 restaurants last year.On the consumer front, more than 10,000 restaurants across over 400 cities have received Zomato's low-plastic packaging tag after the company verified that the packaging used for their main menu was sustainable in nature.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 11:10AM IST 'Donga Naa Koduku' released in theatres on November 13, 2026.

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INDIA NEWS | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 11:00AM IST Virat Kohli is known for his remarkable cricketing career, fitness regime and disciplined lifestyle. But away from the pitch, the cricket heartthrob enjoys a quieter life with his wife, actor Anushka Sharma, and their children. Among the couple's most talked-about properties is their stunning holiday home in Alibaug, Maharashtra. Known as Veraan at Avas Living, the four-bedroom villa is located within the Avas Wellness community and offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai.The couple purchased the property in 2022 for approximately Rs 19 crore. According to reports cited by TOI, they later invested an estimated Rs 10.513 crore in its construction and interiors, taking the total cost of the property to around Rs 32 crore.
An eight-acre property with a 10,000 sq ft villaSpread across an expansive eight-acre plot, the villa has a built-up area of approximately 10,000 square feet. Designed as a holiday retreat, the property brings together spacious interiors, landscaped outdoor areas and plenty of greenery. The home has also featured in home-tour videos by Architectural Digest India and GoodHomes India, offering a glimpse into the couple's preference for understated luxury and nature-led living.135848061Virat Kohli's Alibaug home features nature-inspired architectureThe villa has been designed by internationally acclaimed architecture firm SAOTA (Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects). Its architecture draws inspiration from Californian modern design and the coastal character of the Konkan region.Rather than relying on elaborate decoration, the design makes nature a central part of the home. Large floor-to-ceiling windows allow sunlight to enter the interiors, while expansive glass walls offer views of the surrounding greenery.The emphasis is on indoor-outdoor living, with open spaces and natural materials helping create a relaxed atmosphere. Italian marble and Turkish limestone add a touch of luxury without taking away from the home's earthy character.135848069Inside Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's Alibaug villaThe interiors follow a calm and uncluttered design language. Shades of beige, white and earthy colours dominate the rooms, creating a warm and welcoming setting.Read more - Ishan Kishans Rs 7 crore Patna bungalow is simple yet sporty. 15,000-square-foot home features a private pool, gym, sprawling lawns and a home theatreThe spacious four-bedroom villa combines contemporary design with carefully selected vintage-style furniture. Large windows and open layouts ensure that the interiors remain connected to the natural surroundings.The overall look is elegant but not overly decorative. Instead of making luxury the centre of attention, the design focuses on comfort, natural light and functional spaces.135848078Private pool, jacuzzi and other luxury featuresThe outdoor spaces are among the biggest attractions of the property. Designed to make the most of Alibaug's coastal setting, the villa features several amenities that make it feel like a private wellness resort.Some of its standout features include:Temperature-controlled swimming pool: The pool features Balinese Sukabumi stone, adding a distinctive natural finish.Private jacuzzi: A dedicated space for relaxation and unwinding.Open-air dining: Outdoor dining spaces allow the family to enjoy meals amid greenery.Custom-designed kitchen: The kitchen features German fittings and modern design elements.Expansive lawns: Large landscaped areas provide plenty of open space.Green zones: Carefully planned greenery offers privacy and a sense of tranquillity.Together, these features make the property more than just a luxurious holiday home. It is designed to offer a slower and more peaceful way of living.135848090A holiday home where Virat Kohli can switch offWhat makes the Alibaug villa particularly interesting is its focus on slowing down. In an Architectural Digest India home tour, Kohli spoke about the appeal of having a place where he could simply do nothing.For someone whose professional life revolves around intense training, competition and constant public attention, the villa offers a welcome change of pace. It gives the couple a private space to spend time together and enjoy family life away from the cameras.The design reflects this idea, with open spaces, natural materials and a relaxed atmosphere taking priority over extravagant displays of luxury.135848110Alibaug emerges as a favourite celebrity property destinationLocated along Maharashtra's Konkan coast, Alibaug has steadily grown into a popular destination for luxury holiday homes and celebrity investments. Its proximity to Mumbai, coastal setting and improved ferry connectivity have made it an attractive option for those seeking a weekend escape from the city.Several celebrities have also been associated with properties in the region, including Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.With its blend of privacy, greenery and coastal charm, Alibaug continues to attract buyers looking for holiday homes away from urban crowds.For Kohli and Anushka, it is not just another luxury address but a place to step away from their busy lives and enjoy the comfort of home.Inputs from agencies

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 10:59AM IST India's farms are burning, and El Nio has only just begun.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 10:56AM IST Class 10 board exams will begin with the First Language paper on March 12, followed by General Science on March 15 and Maths on March 17

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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 10:54AM IST Tata Steel is looking to complete the amalgamation process of Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd (NINL) in this financial year, a top company official said. NINL assets were acquired by the steel giant through its erstwhile subsidiary Tata Steel Long Products (TSLP) for Rs 12,100 crore. "The amalgamation of NINL with Tata Steel remains on track for completion this financial year," Koushik Chatterjee, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Tata Steel, said. However, the amalgamation remains subject to final approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), which is scheduled to hear the matter later this month, he said. The approval will pave the way for the proposed Rs 40,000 crore expansion plan at NINL. Tata Steel, which acquired NINL's 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) steel manufacturing unit in July 2022, plans to add around 5 million tonnes of capacity to the facility, located about 5-10 km from its Kalinganagar steel plant. "We have... announced another 5 mil

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 10:40AM IST Hero Motors Q2 results

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 10:36AM IST SpaceX launch pad arms capture Starship rocket after orbit

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 10:30AM IST The two sides will begin their World Test Championship campaign in the opening match of the series at The Wanderers Stadium.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 10:08AM IST 'Ramayana' crossed Rs 1,000 crore worldwide in just eight days.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 10:02AM IST MGL CNG price hike

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 9:54AM IST Ashok Leyland Q2 Results: The multinational automobile manufacturer's revenue from operations in the second quarter of current fiscal rose 39.4% to Rs 13,364 crore, compared to Rs 9,588 crore in the year-ago period.

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INDIA NEWS | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 9:37AM IST Indian stocks suffered bruising losses in the first nine months of the year as the artificial intelligence trade hoovered up global investor capital. The unwinding of that strategy has turned the Asian nations equities into world beaters.The MSCI India gauge has rebounded 11% from a six-month low set in October, adding more than $400 billion in value and almost erasing this years losses, as the countrys relative lack of AI exposure has become a prime advantage. Global funds are also turning more positive on Indias $5.4 trillion equity market as oil prices retreat and earnings growth accelerates.Weve become more positive on India and have added back to our exposure in recent weeks, said Tan Altundag, an investment manager for emerging equities at Pictet Asset Management in Hong Kong. We see an improving balance between macro headwinds, portfolio flows and valuations, while diversification away from the increasingly volatile AI trade also appears likely to benefit India, he said.The bounceback in Indian shares over the past month illustrates a broader rotation by global funds away from crowded tech bets toward markets backed by strong earnings. The shift signals a potential turning point for emerging markets as a whole, testing whether the worlds fastest-growing major economy can reclaim its status as a premier alternative to US tech giants after months of trailing its global peers.135847076A return of overseas investors has underpinned the rebound in Indian stocks, and the process may still have room to run as global funds remain largely underweight.Overseas buyers have snapped up a net $8.5 billion of Indian shares in November, heading for the biggest monthly inflow in six years, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That has reduced this years total outflow to about $22 billion.Active long-only funds globally remain $74 billion underweight on Indian shares relative to the benchmark, Bank of America data show, close to their lightest positioning since the bank began compiling the figures in 2015.Earnings for Nifty 50 Index companies may rise around 18% year-on-year in the September quarter, accelerating from 13% growth in the prior three months, Bank of America data also show.US-based Calamos Investments is among those boosting its holdings.The money managers emerging-market strategy has lifted its India allocation to more than 10% over the past three to four months from as little as 1% to 2% about a year ago, co-chief investment officer Nick Niziolek said.Were adding to India because were seeing an inflection in earnings, he said. Were seeing an improvement in fundamentals, and we see really attractive valuations.135847085Kabouter Management LLC is another overseas investor that is growing more positive.As long-term investors, we remain constructive on the outlook for India, said Nikhil Rastogi, portfolio manager at the Chicago-based money manager.Indian shares have faced many challenges in the past two years, but these headwinds dont change the long-term picture, and some of the global shifts behind them are working in Indias favor, he said. Valuations that looked stretched two years ago have become more attractive, particularly in pockets of the market.The MSCI India gauge trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of about 20 times one-year-ahead profits, a discount to its five-year average, data compiled by Bloomberg show.The recent decline in oil prices is also helping shares in India, which imports nearly 90% of its energy needs.Global benchmark Brent crude has dropped over 18% from a high set on Oct. 30 as investors wager that the Democratic Partys sweep of the US Congress in Novembers midterm elections has increased the likelihood of an end to the Middle East conflict.Im comfortable on India while Brent sits around $100 a barrel or below, said Lauren Hyslop, an investment manager at UK-based Mattioli Woods.Despite the recent rally in Indian stocks, the market remains a relative laggard for 2026. MSCIs India gauge has still dropped 2.2% this year, whereas the index providers regional benchmark has jumped about 12%. The Indian measure is on track for back-to-back years of underperformance against its regional peer for the first time since 2020, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.Fidelity Investment Management is broadly positive on India, but it isnt rushing back in.We have reduced some underweight on India over the past few weeks by trimming some AI-related stocks, said Nick Price, an emerging-market portfolio manager at Fidelity in Hong Kong. Theres no rush and it remains underweight, but India exposure may rise in a slow and deliberate manner from my side, especially through financial stocks, he said.Others are content to hold on to stocks that they see as offering value for the long term.With the unwinding of AI trades, weve seen buying interest coming back for India, said Simon Sidmalm, a fund manager at Tundra Fonder AB in Stockholm. Were holding on to the value names we see upside in from a fundamental perspective longer term.

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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 9:30AM IST Bangladesh will play two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is during their tour of South Africa, which begins on November 15.

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INDIA NEWS | Sun, 15 Nov 2026, 8:47AM IST New Delhi: India's life insurance sector is expected to sustain healthy growth over the next three years, supported by rising demand for protection products, increasing traction in annuity and non-participating savings policies, and improving profitability, according to a research report by Centrum Broking.The brokerage expects private life insurers to deliver an annualised premium equivalent (APE) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13-18 per cent during FY26-29, reflecting continued demand for life insurance products and a gradual improvement in business mix."We continue to remain optimistic on life insurance industry with a healthy Q2," the report said, highlighting improving product composition and expanding value of new business (VNB) margins as key factors supporting the sector's growth outlook.During the second quarter of FY27, APE growth across insurers ranged between 7 per cent and 16 per cent, while gross premium growth among private insurers remained healthy at 8-16 per cent year-on-year. New business premium growth also remained encouraging, with insurers reporting increased traction in both individual and group insurance segments.A significant trend emerging across the industry is the shift towards protection, non-participating savings and annuity products. Insurers are increasingly reducing their dependence on unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs), amid market volatility, and focusing on products that offer more stable margins and profitability."Overall, annuity is emerging as a key growth driver, supported by demand for guaranteed returns and retirement solutions, while insurers increasingly shift towards protection and higher-margin products," the report said.The changing product mix also supported an improvement in VNB margins, a key measure of profitability from new insurance business. During H1FY27, VNB margins expanded by 10-170 basis points year-on-year across private insurers, driven by stronger protection business, favourable product mix and operating leverage. LIC also reported a 470-basis-point expansion in its VNB margin to 22.3 per cent.However, the sector continues to face certain operational challenges. Expense ratios increased across several private insurers during Q2FY27, primarily due to higher operating costs. Persistency trends, which indicate the continuation of insurance policies over time, also remained mixed, with 13-month persistency declining across most insurers.On the regulatory front, insurers expressed confidence in their ability to comply with proposed norms, although further clarity is expected following the release of final regulations.The brokerage said sustained growth in protection products, annuity offerings and distribution expansion would remain important drivers of the industry's profitability and business growth over the coming years.

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