Business News: Economy & Markets

India’s copper demand surges 9.3 per cent in FY25

IANS | October 29, 2025 5:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) India's demand for copper surged by 9.3 per cent to 1,878 kilo tonnes (KT) in FY25 due to the strong growth in large-scale infrastructure projects, building construction, clean energy transition and durable consumer goods which use the metal as an essential input, according to a release by the International Copper Association India (ICA India) on Wednesday.

Apar Industries' Q2 profit falls 4 pc sequentially to Rs 251.7 crore, revenue up

IANS | October 29, 2025 5:15 PM

Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Apar Industries Limited on Wednesday reported over 4 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decline in its net profit for the second quarter of the current financial year (Q2 FY26) at Rs 251.70 crore, as compared to Rs 262.91 crore in the April-June quarter.

There is deep resonance with DeepTech among youth in India: Piyush Goyal

IANS | October 29, 2025 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) There is a deep resonance of the word DeepTech in youth today across the country and the government is here to support innovation across the spectrum, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.

Elon Musk’s Starlink to run technical, security demos in Mumbai from Oct 30

IANS | October 29, 2025 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Tesla CEO Elon Musk-led Starlink is scheduled to conduct demonstration runs in Mumbai on October 30 and 31 to demonstrate compliance with India's security and technical requirements for satellite broadband services, according to people familiar with the developments.

Radico Khaitan’s Q2 revenue dips 4.8 pc sequentially

IANS | October 29, 2025 4:30 PM

Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Liquor maker Radico Khaitan Limited on Wednesday reported a 4.83 per cent decline in revenue on a sequential basis for the quarter ended September 2025 (Q2 FY26).

Poverty on rise in Bangladesh amid political instability, Yunus fails to deliver: Report

IANS | October 29, 2025 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Poverty is on the rise in Bangladesh as the political instability in post-Hasina Bangladesh has led to a decline in investment and industrial growth, according to an article in the Asian Lite newspaper.

Sensex, Nifty end higher on India-US trade deal hopes and positive global cues

IANS | October 29, 2025 3:57 PM

Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Indian stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, supported by strong global cues and optimism ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision.

India’s economic growth linked to energy, maritime sectors: Hardeep Puri

IANS | October 29, 2025 3:19 PM

Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Wednesday that India’s rapid economic growth is closely connected to the progress of its energy and shipping sectors, which together serve as strong pillars of national development.

Sanofi India’s Q2 net profit falls 7.9 pc, revenue drops over 9 pc

IANS | October 29, 2025 3:08 PM

Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Sanofi India Limited on Wednesday reported a 7.89 per cent decline in its net profit for the second quarter ended September 30 (Q2 FY26).

Agreement to build new cross-border power lines significant milestone in Nepal-India electricity trade

IANS | October 29, 2025 2:58 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 29 (IANS) Two government-owned entities of Nepal and India on Wednesday signed a Joint Venture (JV) and Shareholders’ Agreement for the construction of two high-capacity cross-border transmission lines, marking another step forward in joint power infrastructure development.

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India’s copper demand surges 9.3 per cent in FY25

Apar Industries' Q2 profit falls 4 pc sequentially to Rs 251.7 crore, revenue up

There is deep resonance with DeepTech among youth in India: Piyush Goyal

Elon Musk’s Starlink to run technical, security demos in Mumbai from Oct 30

Radico Khaitan’s Q2 revenue dips 4.8 pc sequentially

Poverty on rise in Bangladesh amid political instability, Yunus fails to deliver: Report

Sensex, Nifty end higher on India-US trade deal hopes and positive global cues

India’s economic growth linked to energy, maritime sectors: Hardeep Puri

Sanofi India’s Q2 net profit falls 7.9 pc, revenue drops over 9 pc

Agreement to build new cross-border power lines significant milestone in Nepal-India electricity trade

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