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08 Nov

Rozgar Mela 2.0 is a platform where talent meets opportunities

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Rozgar Mela 2.0 has been organized by the Darjeeling Welfare Society under the visionary leadership of its President, Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha). The two-day event will be held at Salesian College, Siliguri, on 15th and 16th November, 2025. After the remarkable success of Rozgar Mela 1.0 in 2023, the Darjeeling Welfare Society is bringing back this initiative on a much larger scale. 60+ well-known local and multinational companies will take part, offering 10,000+ job opportunities to the youth of the region. This is set to be one of the biggest job fairs the region has…

08 Nov

Capital Aeyes Bahrain as Middle East hub to fuel global expansion

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Capital A Berhad (“Capital A”) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications to explore establishing Bahrain as its Middle East hub, marking a strategic move to strengthen connectivity between Asean and one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation regions. The partnership will cover airline operations, cargo and logistics, maintenance capabilities, and talent development, reflecting Capital A’s ambition to scale its global footprint. Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, described the initiative as a “game-changer,” highlighting plans to operate over 25 daily flights between Bahrain and Asean megahubs by 2030, carrying more…

08 Nov

Godrej Agrovetposts strong H1 FY26 growth, led by animal feed and vegetable oils

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Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) reported robust volume-led growth across most business segments in its financial results for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025. According to Managing Director Sunil Kataria, the company saw strong margin improvements despite softness in the standalone Crop Protection segment. T he Animal Feed business delivered record quarterly volumes, with cattle feed up 18% year-on-year, while Vegetable Oils posted stellar revenue and margin growth, aided by higher crude palm oil and palm kernel oil realizations and the highest-ever Oil Extraction Ratio (OER). The Dairy business continued its upward trajectory, with value-added products contributing 36%…

08 Nov

GHV Infra posts 128% revenue surge, 138% profit jump in Q2 FY2025–26

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GHV Infra Projects Limited (BSE: 505504) has reported stellar financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, marking a sharp rise in both revenue and profitability. The infrastructure major recorded a 128% surge in revenue from operations, reaching ₹18,376.60 lakh in Q2 FY26, compared to ₹8,046.00 lakh in Q1 FY26. Profit Before Tax rose 151% to ₹1,584.73 lakh, while Profit After Tax (PAT) soared 138% to ₹1,122.20 lakh. The company also issued bonus shares in a 3:2 ratio, undertook a subdivision of equity shares, and made preferential allotments to both promoter and non-promoter groups. GHV Infra expanded globally by…

08 Nov

ABD reports strong Q2FY26 performance; premium push and new PET unit drive growth

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Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), India’s largest domestic spirits maker by volume, reported strong financial results for Q2FY26, driven by accelerated premiumization and improved operational efficiency. The company posted a profit after tax of ₹63 crore, up 32.3% year-on-year, while income from operations rose 14.4% to ₹995 crore. EBITDA stood at ₹130 crore, marking a 23.6% increase year-on-year, with margins improving to 13.1%. This marks ABD’s fifth consecutive profitable quarter post-listing. Prestige & Above brands continued to gain traction, with volume reaching 9 million cases, up 8.4% YoY, and the segment now contributing over 47% of total volumes. The…

07 Nov

Gold prices today!

Purbalee DuttaBusiness

Gold prices gained during early trade on November 7, supported by a weaker US dollar and firm global trends, making the precious metal more appealing to investors. Around 9:45 am, MCX Gold December futures rose 0.2% to ₹1,20,850 per 10 grams, while MCX Silver December contracts jumped 0.75% to ₹1,48,175 per kg. According to India Bullion data, 24-carat gold was priced at ₹1,21,260 per 10 grams and 22-carat at ₹1,11,155 per 10 grams, while silver stood at ₹1,48,670 per kg. Over the past two decades, gold prices have surged nearly 1,200%, climbing from ₹7,638 in 2005 to over ₹1,25,000 in…

07 Nov

Norton Motorcycles Launches Bold New Productand Brand Resurgence at EICMA 2025

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Norton Motorcycles, under the ownership of TVS Motor Company, launched its strategic brand resurgence at EICMA 2025, unveiling four all-new models — Manx, Manx R, Atlas, and Atlas GT. The relaunch is backed by a £200+ million investment in Norton’s Solihull manufacturing facility, with a 25% increase in workforce ahead of the Manx R flagship debut in early 2026. Norton’s new logo and refreshed design identity signal a fusion of its storied British heritage with a modern, global vision. Richard Arnold, Executive Director, Norton Motorcycles, highlighted the company’s ambition: “Our resurgence marks the strategic transformation of one of the world’s…

07 Nov

Flipkart fuels Bharat’s new trade corridors, driving inclusive growth and empowering entrepreneurs

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Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has witnessed a powerful transformation in the country’s digital commerce landscape as new regional trade hubs from Surat and Bhiwandi to Jaipur and Karnal emerge and thrive on the platform. With a 1.4X surge in new selection inflow from these high-growth clusters witnessed during the festive season, Flipkart is enabling entrepreneurs from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to scale sustainable, technology-led businesses and take Bharat’s commerce story to new frontiers. Among Tier-2 cities, Bhubaneswar, Bhiwandi, and Durgapur have seen maximum growth during the festive season, underscoring the deepening digital engagement across regional India. This surge reflects…

07 Nov

Bajaj Finance announces 27% festive loan growth; 52% first-time borrowers strengthen inclusion push

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Bajaj Finance Ltd., India’s largest private-sector non-bank lender and a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv, today announced a strong festive season performance with a 27% year-on-year rise in consumer loan volumes and 29% growth in value for the period September 22 to October 26, 2025. During the festive cycle, the company disbursed approximately 63 lakh loans and acquired 23 lakh new customers, of which 52% were first-time borrowers—marking a significant milestone in its financial inclusion efforts. The surge in demand reflects the positive impact of the Government of India’s next-generation GST reforms and personal income tax enhancements, which have broadened consumer…

07 Nov

Zomato’s ‘District’ partners with Kotak Solitaire Card to launch exclusive luxury dining experiences

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District by Zomato, the going-out platform, has unveiled a new luxury dining initiative in partnership with Kotak Mahindra Bank, offering premium, curated culinary experiences exclusively for Kotak Solitaire Credit Card customers. The programme kicked off with a Himalayan-inspired reinterpretation of Malaysian cuisine in Kasauli, led by acclaimed chefs Prateek Sadhu and Darren Teoh, followed by celebrated pop-ups like “NAAR x Dewakan” and “The Bhog Table by Chef Auroni & Bengaluru Oota Company,” which received an enthusiastic response. Kotak Solitaire customers will get first access to intimate chef’s tables, immersive mixology experiences, and rare gastronomic events, along with privileges such as…