MEA debars BLS International from participating in future tenders for 2 years

IANS | October 11, 2025 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has debarred BLS International from participating in all future tenders of MEA and India Mission abroad for a period of two years, according to the company's exchange filing on Saturday, adding that the debarment will not affect its existing contracts.

DMart's Q2 net profit declines 10 pc sequentially to Rs 746.55 crore

IANS | October 11, 2025 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Avenue Supermarts Ltd, which operates retail store chain DMart, on Saturday reported its net profit at Rs 746.55 crore for the second quarter of the current fiscal (Q2 FY26), down 10 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) from Rs 829.73 crore.

Silver crosses Rs 1.64 lakh level, gold surges by over Rs 2,000 this week

IANS | October 11, 2025 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Indian bullion market remained bullish this week, continuing the past week's momentum. The silver price witnessed a strong rally, soaring over Rs 15,000 per kilogram to end at an all-time high of Rs 1.64 lakh per kg. Gold also saw a moderate uptick, rising more than Rs 2,000 per 10 grams during the period.