India's wholesale inflation turned negative at -1.21% in October 2025, driven by falling prices in food, crude oil, and manufactured goods. While fuel prices saw a slight increase, the overall WPI declined month-on-month by 0.06%. The food index remained stable, but year-on-year inflation for food articles dropped significantly.

As vote counting begins for the Bihar polls, investors are eyeing companies with significant exposure to the state. Stocks across sectors like retail, infrastructure, media, housing, and public services could see renewed momentum, with markets factoring in policy continuity and development-led spending. Early trends suggest the NDA has crossed the majority mark, boosting investor interest in Bihar-linked firms.

LG Electronics India's shares dropped over 5% on Friday following a reported 27.3% decline in net profit to Rs 389.43 crore for the September quarter of FY26. The company's revenue from operations remained nearly flat year-on-year, indicating a challenging financial period.

With the DPDP Rules 2025 coming into force, India Inc is now under pressure to prove its consent systems are compliant, breach disclosures are immediate and data-retention practices are defensible. These three fault lines will define corporate readiness, here is what really matters for India Inc.

Ram Ratna Wires is issuing bonus shares in a 1:1 ratio. Shareholders as of December 26 will be eligible. This follows a strong performance with a 136% return over two years. The company also reported robust Q2FY26 financial results. Revenue and profit after tax saw significant year-on-year growth. The stock has shown consistent long-term appreciation.

Adani Cement is the first Indian cement company to adopt the TNFD framework. This move aligns with global efforts to integrate nature-related risks into business. The company will formally adopt these recommendations from FY26. This commitment builds on existing climate risk assessments and disclosure practices. Adani Cement aims for nature-positive growth and climate leadership.

The Centre has moved the Digital Personal Data Protection Act into the implementation stage by notifying the DPDP Rules 2025, setting out mandatory standards for verifiable consent, children’s data processing, audit requirements and timelines for responding to data-rights requests.

This is MEMG's second submission after the deadline extension. Manipal aims to review financial and operational information for a potential resolution plan.

Groww’s parent company, Billionbrains Garage Ventures, extended its post-listing rally on Friday, with the stock trading nearly 50% above its issue price. The company’s Rs 6,632-crore IPO, open from November 4 to 7, drew strong interest, recording 17 times subscription led by institutional buyers. Brokerages see solid long-term potential but caution about high valuations.

Bharat Dynamics rose sharply after its Q2 PAT surged 76% YoY to Rs 216 crore, and revenue doubled to Rs 1,147 crore. The company won a major Rs 2,095.7 crore defence order for Invar anti-tank missiles, boosting investor sentiment.

India and Canada have announced long-term partnerships in critical minerals and clean energy, alongside exploring aerospace trade opportunities. This marks a revival in bilateral ties following discussions at the 7th Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment in New Delhi. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to economic cooperation and strengthening supply chains.

Apex court upholds Madras HC view that statutory Form 15CB certification cannot trigger PMLA liability; experts say the ruling finally draws a clear line between compliance work and criminal culpability.

The Indian rupee is poised to open near its all-time low, pressured by global risk aversion and rising U.S. yields. Traders are closely watching if the Reserve Bank of India will again defend the 88.80 level, a key support it has maintained for over a month through dollar sales.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on Thursday, proposed key reforms to address long-standing challenges around locking in pre-IPO pledged shares and simplifying public issue disclosures.

Broking firms experienced a profit and revenue decline in the September quarter due to reduced market volumes and Sebi's new regulations. Stricter margin norms and the 'true-to-label' circular impacted earnings, while intense competition and technology spending increased costs. Analysts suggest the sector remains under pressure, with future performance dependent on non-broking revenue streams and regulatory stability.

According to the proposal, there would be an upfront payment of Rs 350 crore while the accrued interest would be paid in 24 months after the initial 26 months of principal payment. Ilmi's plan also includes full repayment to operational creditors and employees amounting to Rs 2.9 crore.

India's Big Four accounting firms are launching advanced AI tools to handle complex tax queries and analyze documents, aiming to revolutionize the profession. These 'digital tax colleagues,' offered via subscription, promise enhanced efficiency. While optimistic about recurring revenue, firms also face regulatory uncertainties and potential internal business shifts.

The Hyderabad police have successfully detained two offenders suspected of orchestrating a wide-reaching inter-state operation that led to the formation of ten counterfeit GST-registered enterprises. Their deceptive actions, which falsely sought a staggering Rs 11.79 crore in Input Tax Credits through forged documentation and fake invoices, inflicted significant financial harm on the state.

Hero MotoCorp share price: Hero MotoCorp reported a 16% YoY rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 1,393 crore, with revenue at Rs 12,126 crore. Vehicle volumes grew 11%, EBITDA rose 20%, and EV arm Vida achieved 11.7% market share, supported by strong festive season demand and international dispatch growth.

Disney, which took $1.5 billion in impairments on Star India in fiscal 2024, recorded another $100 million in fiscal 2025. It also recognised a non-cash tax charge of about $200 million in fiscal 2025 linked to the closing of the Star India transaction.