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Indian Overseas Bank raises interest rates on 444-day term deposits by up to 15 bps, check new rates
12
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

Indian Overseas Bank raises interest rates on 444-day term deposits by up to 15 bps, check new rates

Public sector bank Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has revised interest rates for its 444-day term deposits.  by up to 15 basis points. According to the information shared, the bank raised interest rates by up to 15 basis points, and the revised rates took effect on November 10, 2026. According to the lender, the revision follows a review by the bank's Asset-Liability Committee (ALCO). Check new interest rates The bank has raised the rate on 444-day Callable Term Deposits of below Rs 3 crore by 15 basis points, from 6.60 per cent to 6.75 per cent per annum. The 444-day Non-Callable…
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IDFC FIRST Bank vs ICICI Bank vs HDFC Bank: Which bank offers the lowest personal loan interest rate? Find out
12
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

IDFC FIRST Bank vs ICICI Bank vs HDFC Bank: Which bank offers the lowest personal loan interest rate? Find out

Banks across the country offer different types of loans to meet the needs of the common man. These include home loans, car loans, personal loans, gold loans, and business loans. Personal loans help individuals meet financial needs such as medical expenses, travel, education, wedding expenses, home renovations, or other urgent needs. Several banks increased their personal loan rates after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the repo rate by 0.25 per cent in October. Let's have a look at which banks - IDFC FIRST Bank, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank - are offering affordable personal loans to their customers.  IDFC FIRST…
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HAL share price in focus as company’s consolidated net profit rises to Rs 1,935 crore
12
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

HAL share price in focus as company’s consolidated net profit rises to Rs 1,935 crore

Shares of state-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will be in focus as the company has announced its audited financial results for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. The defence company has registered steady growth across operations. According to the information shared with exchanges, the company's consolidated revenue from operations for Q2 FY27 stood at Rs 7,613.25 crore, with total quarterly income reaching Rs 8,601.55 crore. Its net profit for the quarter under review surged to Rs 1,935.67 crore, while the total consolidated net profit for the period stood at Rs 1,935.64 crore, compared to Rs…
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Defence stock under Rs 500 joins MSCI India Small Cap Index, here’s what it means
12
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

Defence stock under Rs 500 joins MSCI India Small Cap Index, here’s what it means

Hyderabad-based defence and aerospace technology company Apollo Micro Systems Limited has been added to the MSCI India Small Cap Index in MSCI's November 2026 review. The change takes effect at the close of trading on November 30, 2026. The inclusion comes amid strong growth. The company delivered record revenue, profit and margins in the latest quarter and its order book has grown substantially. With a place in a global MSCI index, the defence company enters the final weeks of 2026 from a position of strength. The 30 November index inclusion adds a new group of long-term global investors.  What does it…
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Bajaj Finance shares gain 4%, near 52-week high on qualified institutional placement launch: Details
12
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

Bajaj Finance shares gain 4%, near 52-week high on qualified institutional placement launch: Details

Shares of non-banking financial company (NBFC) Bajaj Finance, a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Ltd., gained nearly 4 per cent as the company has launched a Rs 11,700 crore qualified institutional placement (QIP) at an indicative issue price of Rs 1,025 per share. The stock opened in the green despite the benchmark indices falling in the opening trade. The counter opened at Rs 1,080 against the previous close of Rs 1,075 on the BSE. The stock gained further to touch the intraday high of Rs 1,117.80, representing a gain of Rs 42.8 or 3.98 per cent from the previous close. This…
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Bengaluru to Goa in 13 hours: Vande Bharat Express to begin commercial operations from Nov 15, check details
12
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

Bengaluru to Goa in 13 hours: Vande Bharat Express to begin commercial operations from Nov 15, check details

In a major boost to rail connectivity along the Western Ghats and coastal corridor, South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to introduce a new Vande Bharat Express service connecting Bengaluru and Goa. According to the information shared, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express during his upcoming visit to Karnataka on November 13–14, 2026. Following two inaugural special runs on Friday, November 13, 2026, regular commercial operations will commence on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The train will run between Yesvantpur Junction in Bengaluru and Madgaon station in Goa. Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express key route and…
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Renewable stock gains after company announces financial results, shares details of solar footprint expansion
12
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

Renewable stock gains after company announces financial results, shares details of solar footprint expansion

Shares of Orient Green Power Company gained on Thursday after the company announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. The company has also shared details of its solar expansion. Amid this, the stock opened in the green at Rs 9.38, up Rs 0.06 or 0.64 per cent from the previous close of Rs 9.32 on the BSE. The counter gained further and touched the intraday high of Rs 9.55, representing a gain of Rs 0.23 or 2.46 per cent from the last closing price. Last seen, the counter held firmly in the…
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12 November, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex drops 117 points, Nifty holds 25,200 amid mixed global cues
12
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

12 November, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex drops 117 points, Nifty holds 25,200 amid mixed global cues

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened in the red on November 12, 2026 amid mixed global cues as Nvidia shares plunged in after-hours trading amid reports that its board may oust CEO ​Jensen Huang. While the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 117.13 points or 0.14 per cent to start the session at 81,762.27, the Nifty shed 41.55 points to open at 25,213.50. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 81,879.40 and the Nifty 50 at 25,255.05. However, the broader indices traded in green in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was up 38.23…
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Government approves Rs 62,370 crore fertiliser subsidy for Rabi 2026-27, up 64% from last year
11
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

Government approves Rs 62,370 crore fertiliser subsidy for Rabi 2026-27, up 64% from last year

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a fertiliser subsidy budget of Rs 62,370 crore for the Rabi 2026-27 season, marking a sharp increase of 64.3% over the Rs 37,952 crore allocated for the previous season. The additional Rs 24,418 crore comes amid rising international fertiliser prices and higher input costs, with disruptions to global supplies adding to the pressure. India's dependence on fertiliser imports has made it particularly vulnerable to the disruption in international trade following the US-Israel attacks on Iran in February. Restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a major route for global fertiliser supplies, have further…
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