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India Business News: NEW DELHI: India's services sector engaged nearly 188 million workers in 2023-24, absorbing labour at scale and displaying resilience in the face of s.

India Business News: NEW DELHI: Days after Washington Post reported that the Centre had asked LIC to invest in Adani Group companies, the state-run player has said that it.

India Business News: NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Tuesday finalised the terms of reference and the appointment of three members of the Eighth Central Pay Commission, and tasked .

India Business News: According to a new Macquarie Equity Research report, India’s data centre capacity is poised for massive expansion, set to double by 2027 based on unde.

Gold prices experienced a sharp decline, falling below $4,000 an ounce globally and by Rs 4,100 to Rs 1,21,800 per 10 grams in Delhi. This drop, attributed to easing US-China trade tensions reducing safe-haven demand, pushed gold to a three-week low. Silver also saw a significant correction.

India and the European Union are nearing a free trade agreement, with significant progress made on tariff issues. An EU delegation will visit New Delhi next week to finalize technical negotiations, aiming for a robust and balanced pact. Both sides are optimistic about concluding the talks by December, fostering closer economic ties and mutual business support.

Cholamandalam MS General Insurance reported a 28.3% drop in Profit after Tax to Rs 91 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, despite a marginal 1.3% increase in Gross Written Premium. The company cited higher provisioning of Rs 88 crore for motor third-party claims due to rising award values as a contributing factor to the profit dip.

India Business News: CHENNAI: Standalone retail health insurer Star Health and Allied Insurance Company on Tuesday reported a 50.7% drop in profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 54.

India's aviation sector is projected to see net losses widen to Rs 95-105 billion in FY2026, up from Rs 55,000 crore in FY2025, due to slower passenger growth and rising operational costs. Despite a stable outlook, ICRA has lowered its FY2026 growth forecast to 4-6% amid concerns over flight disruptions and travel hesitancy.

The Supreme Court ruled in favour of a Bengaluru landlord in a tenant eviction case. The apex court held that rent receipts signed by the landlord are sufficient proof of a landlord-tenant relationship under the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999, even if the tenant's son denied signing them.

Air India Express has unveiled its first retrofitted Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, featuring an all-economy configuration and upgraded seating. This modernization drive aims to add 650 extra seats across 50 aircraft by mid-2026. The airline is also expanding its domestic network, focusing on hub-based operations with enhanced connectivity.

US President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to discuss a trade framework where Washington might reduce tariffs on Chinese goods. In exchange, Beijing would commit to stricter controls on fentanyl precursor chemicals, a move aimed at curbing opioid overdose deaths in the US. The meeting, occurring at the APEC summit, could potentially de-escalate ongoing trade tensions.

Indian households are increasingly unlocking the value of their idle gold through loans, monetisation schemes, and digital investments. With trillions of dollars in gold holdings, families are exploring options like earning interest on deposited jewellery, borrowing against it, or converting it into digital assets for better liquidity and returns.

India is bringing its gold reserves home. The Reserve Bank of India has moved significant amounts of gold back to domestic vaults. This repatriation follows global events that highlighted risks of holding sovereign assets abroad.

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that sufficient crude oil is available globally, with India's refining capacity poised to reach third position. India imports crude from 40 countries, with consumption expected to rise. The government has issued no directive on sourcing oil from Russia, with companies making independent decisions.