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No cigarette excise hike planned for 2026: Finance Minister

Jakarta, Oct. 14 -- Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the government has no plans to raise the retail sale price (HJE) of cigarettes or increase the tobacco excise tax (CHT) in 2026. "So far... Read More


Indian authorities ignored action against Adani executives, SEC informs US Court

India, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expressed frustration in court on Friday over India's failure to assist in serving legal summons to executives of the Adani Group, i... Read More


MP cabinet decides to procure Kodo-Kutki in major millets-producing districts for first time

Bhopal, Oct. 14 -- The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet decided to procure kodo and kutki (Millets) from farmers in major millet-producing districts for the first time. The decision was taken in a meeting under... Read More


Budget 2026: The people's budget - Harjit Singh Sidhu

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 14 -- Each year, Malaysia's national budget charts the country's economic direction, balancing fiscal responsibility with the well-being of the rakyat. Budget 2026, aptly themed "T... Read More


Lotus Chocolate slumps as Q2 PAT tanks 72% YoY to Rs 1 cr

Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- However, revenue from operations rose 25.05% to Rs 160.43 crore in the second quarter of FY26 from Rs 128.29 crore recorded in Q2 FY25. During the quarter, profit before tax (PBT) ... Read More


Nifty trades below 25,100 level; Media shares slide

Mumbai, Oct. 14 -- The key equity indices traded with substantial losses in the early-afternoon trade. The Nifty traded below the 25,100 level. Media stocks declined after advancing in the past three ... Read More


LG Electronics share price trades over 2% lower after bumper listing. Should you buy, hold or sell the stock?

New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- LG Electronics share price traded marginally lower after making a bumper debut in the Indian stock market today. LG Electronics IPO listing date was today, 14 October 2025, and L... Read More


Power play: Will states accept the draft Electricity Bill 2025?

New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- The draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025, released by the power ministry, could deliver a boost to renewable energy (RE) and distribution companies (discoms). A crucial propos... Read More


Former HPE India MD Som Satsangi Joins Vehere Board of Directors

India, Oct. 14 -- Brings four decades of leadership to accelerate Vehere's vision of building globally competitive, AI-powered cybersecurity solutions rooted in India. Vehere, a pioneer in AI-powered... Read More


India lifts temporary suspension on postal services to US, to resume from October 15

New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- India announced on Tuesday the resumption of all categories of international postal services to the United States, effective October 15, following a temporary suspension of the s... Read More