Economy

MECoS 4 urges ecosystem-based marine management and women-led blue economy growth

 KUFOS Vice Chancellor A Bijukumar speaking at the valedictory of the fourth international marine symposium at CMFRI.  The 4th edition of the International Symposium on Marine Ecosystems (MECoS 4) has emphasised the need for adopting ecosystem-based, multi-species management approaches to ensure the sustainable use of marine resources and to strengthen India’s blue economy framework. In […]

Thamma box office collection day 17: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna film sees no growth, earns ₹126 crore

₹126 crore”> Published on: Nov 06, 2025 10:15 pm IST Thamma box office collection day 17: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna’s horror-comedy released in theatres during Diwali. Thamma box office collection day 17: Aditya Sarpotdar’s Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer Thamma was released in theatres on 21 October to good reviews. The film, part of the […]

Policy pause: Bank of England holds rates at 4% ahead of UK budget; Bailey signals caution as inflation, growth pressures persist

The Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4%, opting for caution ahead of the UK government’s upcoming budget later this month that is expected to include tax increases, AFP reported.Governor Andrew Bailey said the central bank remained confident that rates were on a “gradual path downwards” but stressed […]

Pharma growth: AstraZeneca profit surges 77% to $2.53 bn in Q3; US expansion and cancer drugs power strong results

AstraZeneca reported a sharp rise in quarterly profit on Thursday, with strong US growth and robust sales of cancer drugs driving a 77% year-on-year jump in net earnings to $2.53 billion for the third quarter.The British pharmaceutical major said group revenue grew 12% to $15.2 billion, led by oncology treatments that now account for nearly […]

Ripple Announces $500 Million Strategic Investment Led by Fortress and Citadel Securities, Valuing the Company at $40 Billion Following Record Growth

Business Wire India Ripple, the leading financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses, today announced a $500 million strategic investment at a $40 billion valuation from world-class institutional investors led by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, affiliates of Citadel Securities, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace. The […]

India services sector loses steam: Growth moderates amid rains, competition; HSBC PMI shows softest rise in 5 months

File photo (Picture credit: ANI) India’s services sector saw its slowest pace of growth in five months during October, as competitive market pressures and heavy rainfall in some regions weighed on business activity.According to the monthly HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index, compiled by S&P Global, the seasonally adjusted reading fell to 58.9 in […]

Omdia: Global Tablet Shipments Rose 5% in Q3 2025, Extending Two-Year Growth Streak

Business Wire India New research from Omdia has revealed that the worldwide tablet market maintained its upward momentum in Q3 2025 with shipments reaching 40 million units, up 5% year-on-year and marking the seventh consecutive quarter of growth.   This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251105235749/en/     Worldwide tablet shipments […]

Economy

India’s services PMI growth cools to five-month low in October

HSBC’s India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 58.9 last month from 60.9 in September. The final reading, representing the slowest expansion since May, largely matched the preliminary estimate of 58.8. | Photo Credit: REUTERS/PRIYANSHU SINGH India’s dominant services sector saw its expansion falter to a five-month low in October, as competitive pressures and […]

Embassy REIT Reports Stellar Q2 FY2026: Quarterly Distributions Hit All-Time High with 12% YoY Growth, Occupancy at 93%

Business Wire India Portfolio occupancy rises to 93% by value*  Leased 1.5 msf this quarter across 20 deals to leading GCCs and corporates Highest-ever quarterly distributions of Rs. 617 crores since listing in April 2019 Revenue up 13% YoY to Rs. 1,124 crores; Net Operating Income rises 15% YoY to Rs. 927 crores Development pipeline of 7.2 […]

Diversified Expands India Operations to Accelerate Enterprise Growth Across APAC

Business Wire India Diversified, a leading global technology solutions provider, today announced the expansion of its India operations to meet rising demand from multinational enterprises across the APAC region. This strategic investment strengthens Diversified’s regional delivery capabilities as India continues to emerge as APAC’s fastest-growing Pro AV market.   Building on several years of successful […]