Godrej Properties clocks 62 pc drop in Q2 net profit at Rs 154 crore

IANS | October 23, 2026 1:42 PM

Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Godrej Properties Limited on Friday reported a 62 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit to Rs 154 crore for the quarter ended September 2026 (Q2 FY27), compared to Rs 405 crore in the corresponding period last financial year (Q2 FY26).

NSO to introduce changes in periodic labour data survey sampling from Jan 2027

IANS | October 23, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The National Statistics Office (NSO) proposes to introduce modification in the sampling design of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) from January 2027, when fresh samples for the two-year period 2027-2028 will be drawn from an updated sampling frame. It also introduces certain changes in the survey schedule, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday.

India's healthcare GCCs to generate 67,000 jobs in 2026: Report

IANS | October 23, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Demand for specialised mid‑career professionals in India’s healthcare global capability centres is rising sharply with about 93 per cent of 67,000 projected job openings in 2026 seeking candidates with three to 12 years of experience, a report said on Friday.

India's business activity hits 4-month high in October: PMI data

IANS | October 23, 2026 12:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Activity across India's private sector expanded at the fastest pace in four months in October as stronger domestic and overseas demand lifted new orders, while inflationary pressures continued to soften, according to data released by HSBC on Friday.

Nifty needs 16 pc returns to reclaim January peak

IANS | October 23, 2026 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) India’s equity benchmark Nifty 50 index still requires about 16 per cent more upside to fully recover to its peak of 26,329 recorded earlier in January this year, a report said on Friday.