KFC, Pizza Hut operator Sapphire Foods swings to loss in Q2 FY27

IANS | October 22, 2026 3:06 PM

Mumbai, Oct 22 (IANS) Sapphire Foods India Limited, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in India and Sri Lanka, on Thursday swung into a net loss of Rs 1.1 crore in the second quarter of FY27 from a profit of Rs 14.2 crore in the previous quarter (Q1 FY27).

India showcases small farmer-led agri revolution at Paris exhibition: Report

IANS | October 22, 2026 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) India showcased its agricultural revolution led by small farmers, which rests on diversity, resilience, sustainability and greater self-sufficiency, at 'SIAL Paris 2026' exhibition. These themes defined the India pavilion, which carried a simple title: “Feeding Our Tomorrow”, according to an article in Euronews.

Over 1.87 lakh SC, OBC and poor candidates skilled under PM-DAKSH scheme

IANS | October 22, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) scheme has succeeded in imparting training skills to over 1.87 lakh candidates from SC, OBC, EWS, de-notified tribes and safai karamcharis including waste pickers from 2020-21 to 2023-24, out of which 96,162 candidates were given placement offers for jobs, according to factsheet issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on Thursday.

Avail affordable 'firecracker insurance' on PhonePe this festive season

IANS | October 22, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) PhonePe on Thursday announced the return of its comprehensive firecracker insurance, available for the third consecutive year on its platform. It offers extensive medical coverage up to Rs 25,000 for fixed, pocket-friendly premiums starting at Rs 11 to provide absolute protection against firecracker-induced mishaps during the festive occasion of Diwali.

Festive season fuels demand for ad-tech freshers: Report

IANS | October 22, 2026 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Programmatic Advertising Associate is the top in‑demand fresher role in the national capital with hiring intent at 50 per cent as India enters the festive quarter, a report said on Thursday.

India's agriculture NPA ratio may touch 5.6 pc by FY28: Report

IANS | October 22, 2026 11:54 AM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The agriculture gross non‑performing assets at scheduled commercial banks could be near 5.3 per cent to 5.6 per cent by March 2028 after a weak 2026 monsoon with public sector banks (PSBs) likely to bear most of the stress, a report said on Thursday.

India-UK trade: TPCI and UKIBC sign pact to boost bilateral ties

IANS | October 22, 2026 11:07 AM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK-India Business Council (UKIBC) to deepen bilateral commercial ties following the entry into force of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), it was announced on Thursday.