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Firecracker insurance during Diwali: What all is covered and all you need to know
04
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

Firecracker insurance during Diwali: What all is covered and all you need to know

Every Diwali, Raj Mehta from Thane buys the same big box of crackers for his kids. Last year, a flowerpot tipped over before it went off, and his nephew burned his hand. It wasn't a huge accident, but the hospital bill still came to a few thousand rupees more than the family expected, and nobody knew which policy, if any, would pay for it. According to Rakesh Goyal, Director of Probus, this is the sort of situation where people start asking about firecracker insurance.ย  Is there any firecracker insurance?ย  "The first thing to know is that most insurers do not…
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4 November, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex falls, Nifty holds 23,724 amid mixed global cues
04
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

4 November, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex falls, Nifty holds 23,724 amid mixed global cues

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the session in the red on November 4, 2026, as investors booked profits while the market assessed the sustainability of the recent rebound. The 30-share BSE Sensex shed 64.74 points, or 0.08 per cent, to start the session at 76,853.11, while the Nifty shed 68.6 points to open at 23,742.25. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 76,917.85 and the Nifty 50 at 23,810.85. Similarly, the broader indices traded in red in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index fell 48.36 points, the BSE Smallcap Select Index…
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Indian Railways suspends platform ticket sales at six Delhi stations, check new rules
04
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

Indian Railways suspends platform ticket sales at six Delhi stations, check new rules

New Delhi: In view of the expected heavy passenger rush during Diwali and Chhath festivals, the Indian Railways has temporarily suspended platform ticket sales at six major railway stations in and around Delhi. The restriction will remain in place until November 14, 2026, as part of measures to ensure passenger safety and regulate crowds.ย  Platform tickets will not be available at these stations According to Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northern Railway, platform tickets will not be sold at the following six railway stations till November 14, 2026: New Delhi Railway Station Delhi Junction Hazrat…
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Textile stock trades in green post Q2 FY27 financial results, September quarter profit up 21%
03
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

Textile stock trades in green post Q2 FY27 financial results, September quarter profit up 21%

Textile stock Nandan Denim Limited traded in the green after the company released its September quarter results in its latest exchange filing after market hours on Monday. The stock opened in the red at Rs 2.45 against the previous close of Rs 2.51 despite the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty continuing their winning run amid a sharp correction in crude oil prices and foreign fund inflows. However, the stock gained momentum and touched the intraday high of Rs 2.54, representing a gain of 1.19 per cent. Last seen, the stock was trading at Rs 2.52, and the market cap of…
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Markets extend recovery, benchmark indices gain for 4th consecutive session: Whatโ€™s behind the rally?
03
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

Markets extend recovery, benchmark indices gain for 4th consecutive session: What’s behind the rally?

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty registered gains for the fourth consecutive session. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 1,225.07 points or 1.62 per cent higher at 76,917.85. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 76,917.85 and a low of 76,033.74, gyrating 884.11 points. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty added 370.05 points or 1.58 per cent to close at 23,810.85. Similarly, the broader market ended the session in the green. The BSE MidCap Select Index added 151.78 points, or 0.87 per cent, while the BSE SmallCap Select Index gained 52.09 points, or 0.60 per cent.ย  Among sectoral indices, Nifty FMCG…
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Shares of EPC firm open in green post strong FY27 results, companyโ€™s PAT surges 35% and revenue up 46%
03
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

Shares of EPC firm open in green post strong FY27 results, company’s PAT surges 35% and revenue up 46%

Shares of power Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) player Rajesh Power opened in the green today amid positive momentum in the benchmark index. The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty continued their winning run on Tuesday amid a sharp correction in crude oil prices and foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 614.66 points to 76,301.63 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty rallied 149.80 points to 23,588.55. The move comes as the company posted a 35 per cent year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 79.22 crore for the September quarter, driven by revenue growth. Share price today…
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Agrochemical stock gains after strong Q2 FY27 performance, EBITDA jumps 27%, PAT up 24%
03
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

Agrochemical stock gains after strong Q2 FY27 performance, EBITDA jumps 27%, PAT up 24%

Shares of Indogulf Cropsciences Ltd, an integrated agri-solutions company, traded in the green today, up nearly 7.82 per cent, after the company announced its consolidated unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. The company has delivered robust profitability growth and significant margin expansion despite weak monsoon conditions affecting the sector. The stock opened in the green at Rs 64 against the previous close of Rs 60.87 on the BSE. It gained further to touch the high of Rs 65.63. Last seen, the stock held firmly in the green at Rs 62.06, up Rs 1.19 or…
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PM Modi inaugurates 23-km-long Pune Metro Line 3, lays foundation stone of 4 new metro corridors
03
Nov
By The Press Editor
Business

PM Modi inaugurates 23-km-long Pune Metro Line 3, lays foundation stone of 4 new metro corridors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated Pune Metro's Line 3 (Pink Line) and laid the foundation stone for four new metro corridors under Phase-II, involving a total investment of around Rs 21,800 crore. PM Modi inaugurated the 23-km-long Pink Line, built at a cost of over Rs 8,300 crore, through video conferencing.ย The corridor will connect Maan to the District Court Metro station, providing direct metro connectivity between the Hinjewadi IT hub and Shivajinagar. It is expected to improve the daily commute for thousands of IT professionals, ease traffic congestion and reduce dependence on private vehicles. The phase will comprise…
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