Economy

Indian automakers post strong sales in October, festive demand drives growth

India’s automotive industry witnessed robust growth in October 2025, buoyed by festive season demand and strong consumer sentiment. Major automakers, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, TVS Motor, Toyota Kirloskar, and Kia India — all reported healthy year-on-year (y-o-y) gains across key segments. Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) reported total sales of 69,894 units, including 53,792 domestic […]

Economy

Indian gem and jewellery sector bullish on changing consumer trends

Saiyam P.Mehra, immediate past chairman of Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council The Indian gem and jewellery sector is bullish despite rising gold prices, thanks to changing consumer trends preferring investments in the yellow metal through bars and coins. Saiyam P Mehra, immediate past Chairman of Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council, said the sale of gold […]

No impact of Trump pressure? Indian Oil purchases Russian oil from non-sanctioned entities; ‘will continue to buy if…’

Even as Indian refiners are expected to adhere to the sanctions, they are also expected to continue procurement of Russian crude from non-sanctioned firms. (AI image) Despite US President Donald Trump’s pressure on India to stop purchasing crude oil from Russia, state-run Indian Oil Corporation has placed an order for five cargoes scheduled for December […]

16th century Classical Indian artwork fetches record ₹120 crore at Christie’s auction in London

Indian art is ending the year on a record high. A Mughal era painting fetched a record price at Christie’s auction.(PhotoL Christie’s London) A tiny Indian painting from the 16th century measuring 29.8 cm in height and 18.6 cm in width has been sold for a mind-boggling 13.6 million dollars (about 120 crore rupees), creating […]

Dermatologist reveals why Indian skin has more enlarged pores: ‘Pores are natural…’

Enlarged pores are one of the primary skin concerns that impact skin’s texture, making it appear very textured, bumpy and uneven, with dot-like spots spread across the forehead, cheeks and nose. Lately, with glass skin gaining momentum with smooth, even-toned skin has become a much-coveted beauty aspiration, and there’s been growing scrutiny around pores. Indians […]

Dermatologist reveals why Indian skin has more enlarged pores: ‘Pores are natural…’

Enlarged pores are one of the primary skin concerns that impact skin’s texture, making it appear very textured, bumpy and uneven, with dot-like spots spread across the forehead, cheeks and nose. Lately, with glass skin gaining momentum with smooth, even-toned skin has become a much-coveted beauty aspiration, and there’s been growing scrutiny around pores. Indians […]

Economy

Indian Register of Shipping, Neptunus ink pact to build indigenous marine engine condition

The MoU was signed at Maritime India Week 2025. Neptunus Power Plant Services Pvt Ltd on Friday said it has signed a pact with the Indian Register of Shipping for indigenous marine engine condition-monitoring technology under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. In a statement, Neptunus said a memorandum of understanding (MoU) cements a strategic collaboration […]

Baahubali The Epic advance booking: Prabhas film crosses ₹10 crore in pre-sales, biggest opening in Indian re-releases

₹10 crore in pre-sales, biggest opening in Indian re-releases”> Updated on: Oct 30, 2025 06:46 pm IST Baahubali The Epic advance booking: SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali films are re-releasing in theatres as one film on October 31. Here’s how its faring.  Baahubali The Epic advance booking: SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus films, Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and […]

Rare earth boost: Beijing gives Indian firms import licences; MEA studying US-China pact

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Thursday announced that some of the Indian companies have received licenses for importing rare earth magnets from China. During a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Some Indian companies have received licenses for importing rare earth magnets from China. We have to look at how […]