Economy
India's Automobile Retail Sales Record 24% Decline in October
Sales drop attributed to shifted festive dates and a high base effect from the previous year

Shopping spree in Surat's jewellery market as gold and silver prices drop on Dhanteras
Heavy crowds swarm jewellery showrooms following a significant decline in prices

AISTA Demands 35 Percent Increase in Minimum Selling Price of Sugar
Request made to government committee to raise sugar price from ₹31 to ₹42 per kg
Videocon promoter Venugopal Dhoot declared insolvent against SBI's ₹12,668 crore dues
NCLT passed the order after Dhoot's personal insolvency resolution process failed

MLA Kumar Kanani expresses outrage as private bus fares triple during Diwali
BJP MLA from Surat's Varachha constituency demands government intervention against the arbitrary conduct of private luxury bus operators
₹63,296 crore approved for 5 Greenfield Expressway corridors in Madhya Pradesh
Important decision taken in the 49th MPRDC meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav

Farmers struggling for Rabi sowing due to Kharif crop loss and slow procurement
Traders are delaying purchases due to a decline in crop production and high market prices
Maharashtra Government allocates ₹160 crore for holistic development of Tribals
Special package announced for Katkari, Kolam, Madia and Pardhi communities under Viksit Maharashtra 2047 campaign
Major shake-up in Gujarat RTO system; 359 inspectors transferred
Transport Department issues late-night orders to ensure administrative transparency and smooth functioning
Mobile phone prices likely to increase by 10% after Diwali
Despite a decline in sales, Android handset manufacturers are preparing to hike prices

Assam government to dismiss government employees marrying more than once
Cabinet approves amendments to 'Assam Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1964'

Karnataka Government plans to establish world's first AI university in Bengaluru
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar seeks partnership and co-financing from the Central Government for this project

18 trains to lose superfast status and change numbers from 1 January
Fares to decrease as average speed falls below 55 kmph

First Defence Dialogue Held Between India and Canada
Both nations discussed enhancing partnership in defence industrial cooperation and research

First review of Nitesh Tiwari's film Ramayana arrives; Ashish Chanchlani praises it
Following a screening in Mumbai, the content creator described the film as a historic blockbuster

RBI Implements Three-Survey Strategy Ahead of December Policy Meeting
Central bank takes key steps to gauge inflation expectations and consumer confidence

Dhan App's Gold Vault offers facility to purchase physical gold on Dhanteras
Facility available for gold purchase via MCX contracts, secure storage, and delivery
Forest workers end agitation after demands including risk allowance are accepted
Strike by forest guards and rangers, which had been ongoing for seven days at Satyagraha Chhavni, concludes
Asian Markets Plunge Amid AI Costs and US Uncertainty
South Korea's Kospi falls 8 per cent and Japan's Nikkei drops 6 per cent
Six arrested in financial fraud network linked to Pakistani agents
STF cracks down on gang in Guwahati involved in multi-crore fraud through mule bank accounts
US and European Regulators Find Serious Deficiencies in Six Indian Pharma Factories
Central Government to amend rules to cancel licenses immediately if quality lapses are found
IHG Hotels and Resorts signs agreement to develop Holiday Inn Resort in Sasan Gir
The resort, featuring 92 rooms, will open in the first quarter of 2031

Coal gasification to save ₹1.5 trillion in foreign exchange in next 5 to 7 years
Central Government has announced financial assistance of ₹46,000 crore to promote these projects

Government orders tripling of coal stocks to prevent power cuts in summer
Target to increase coal stock in power plants from 18 million tonnes to 55 million tonnes by March
AMC to spend ₹32 crore to resolve rainwater logging issue in Bopal-Ghuma area
Work on the new storm water drainage system will commence after Diwali and be completed in 8 to 9 months.
IPL players making massive demand of ₹40 crore for retention
Star players signal franchises with assurance of higher value in auction

India's food supply at risk and prices rising due to climate change
According to the Climate Trends report, crop production is declining due to rising temperatures and irregular rainfall.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari hints at setting up Ashok Leyland plant in Singur
Industrial revival in Singur announced during the unveiling of the New Investment Promotion Policy 2026

AI and Defence Stocks Decline Following Democratic Takeover of US Congress
Clean energy shares surged while data centre and defence company prices fell
Sugar prices surge during festive season, reach ₹70 in retail markets
Housewives' budgets disrupted due to decline in production and festive demand

Centre proposes immediate cancellation of licenses for manufacturers producing poor quality medicines
Preparations underway to introduce stringent rules for patient safety by amending Drugs Rules, 1945
CBI files case against UK-based company in $10 million EXIM Bank fraud
Action against former directors and associates for misappropriating project funds by failing to supply machinery

Massive financial loss to poultry farmers as 50,000 chickens die in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore
Heavy anxiety and panic among poultry farmers due to unknown disease ahead of Diwali festivals
Indian Rupee gains 12 paise to reach 94.72 against US Dollar
Rupee appreciates due to decline in crude oil prices and inflow of foreign investment

Final Discussions Underway Between India and Philippines for $800 Million BrahMos Missile Deal
Philippines to purchase more missiles to strengthen maritime security amid rising tensions in the South China Sea

I4C warns banks and NBFCs against AI-based hacking risks
Central agency issues alert regarding fraud transactions worth crores of rupees occurring at machine speed
Adani Gas increases CNG prices by ₹2.30
Prices reach ₹100.77 per kg ahead of Diwali festivities

India Moving Towards Becoming Global Hub for Solar Manufacturing by 2047
Report by Indian Solar Manufacturers Association suggests potential for 32.3 lakh new jobs and $89 billion investment
Indian Stock Market Surges as Democrats Win in US and Crude Prices Fall
Sensex and Nifty witnessed a major jump due to the US midterm election results and a decline in crude oil prices.

Ministry of Home Affairs plans major changes to India's visa process
Number of visa categories to be reduced from 13 to 9 and 70 per cent of details to be removed from application forms

Women Artisans Manage ₹1,000 Crore Silver Industry in Maharashtra's Hupari
Women constitute 60 to 70 per cent of the 25,000 artisans in this town of Kolhapur district

Trump signals use of veto power after midterm election defeat
Democratic Party secures major victory in Senate and House of Representatives

Six companies bid for stalled Package-9 of Vadodara-Virar section
NHAI initiates new tender process for 26.6 km stretch in Valsad district

MEA clarifies position as Ganga Water Treaty nears expiry
India has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tariq Rahman to visit New Delhi

GSRTC to operate over 2500 additional buses for passengers during festivals
Special bus services launched on Saurashtra, North Gujarat, Panchmahal, and Godhra routes

Zydus Lifesciences' Q2 net profit drops 26.6% due to rise in expenses
Net profit declined to ₹925.5 crore despite an increase in the company's revenue
Companies prepare to hike prices of daily essentials after Diwali
Consumers to be hit by inflation due to rise in raw material and packaging costs

MRPL to increase delivered purchases of crude oil to mitigate shipping risks
New strategy to maintain refinery capacity amid difficulties arising from Iran war

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation considers withholding BU permission without solar panels
Initiative taken to make solar panels mandatory in new buildings and to transform the city into a solar city
RBI explains DICGC functioning to ensure security of bank deposits
An individual will receive a maximum cover of ₹5 lakh, including principal and interest, in each insured bank

Nirmala Sitharaman releases ₹250 commemorative coin on 250th birth anniversary of Muthuswami Dikshitar
The coin was unveiled during a programme organised at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Trend of repeat gold loan borrowing rises again, signs of repayment stress observed
According to TransUnion CIBIL data, the frequency of repeat gold loans among low-risk customers has increased.

Approach paper for Kerala's 15th Five-Year Plan approved
Aim to increase state GSDP from ₹16 lakh crore to ₹28 lakh crore

Need for integrated approach in India's corporate real estate sector grows
According to Westian CEO Srinivas Rao, fragmented services lead to project delays and increased costs.
Dairy started with nine cows achieves annual turnover of ₹3 crore
Renu Sangwan of Kharman village began making ghee during the Corona period due to lack of milk sales
Subsidy and Free Crop Insurance Announced for Potato Farmers
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announces several welfare schemes, including electricity subsidy and transport assistance

Cyber fraud of ₹50 crore in Indore in 10 months, police recover ₹7 crore
Around 7,000 cybercrime complaints registered between January and October
Growth momentum to persist in Indian auto industry, but challenges remain
Strengthening demand in the second halves of the financial year and a surge in entry-level car sales observed
Tanishq's revenue rises 20% to ₹14,935 crore in second quarter
Company records breakneck earnings due to demand for diamond-studded jewellery despite rising gold prices

