- French billionaire Xavier Niel gets CCI nod for 16.2% Vodafone stake: What is the €5.1 billion deal? October 31, 2026The CCI has approved French billionaire Xavier Niel's €5.1 billion deal to acquire a 16.2% stake in Vodafone Group through his investment vehicle Vega SAS. The acquisition, from Emirates Telecommunications Group, will make Vega Vodafone's largest shareholder.
- LANXESS and BPCL partner to advance specialty lubricant solutions in India October 31, 2026The partnership leverages LANXESS' global lubricant additive expertise, formulation capabilities, and existing OEM relationships alongside BPCL's strong domestic market presence, base oil portfolio, manufacturing infrastructure, and extensive customer reach
- The Morning Show star Reese Witherspoon takes back control of Hello Sunshine, but why is firm cutting 50% of workforce? October 31, 2026Reese Witherspoon's production company Hello Sunshine has reportedly laid off around 30 employees, or half its workforce, weeks after she and Mediawan reacquired it. The company is moving away from direct-to-consumer ventures to focus on films, TV and books.
- Doctors back their own software: Docterz raises ₹5 cr, nearly 60% from users of its clinic platform October 31, 2026Docterz aims to deepen its presence in the Indian clinic software market while adding AI capabilities that reduce administrative load. For a company founded by a practising doctor and now backed substantially by its own users, the funding reinforces a model built on practical utility.
- Supreme Infrastructure moves closer to settling ₹2,200 crore debt after NCLT extends payment deadline October 31, 2026NCLT Mumbai extends deadline to October 31; SBI, PNB and Union Bank agree on framework for completing settlement obligations
- CBDT tightens merger rules for charity trusts, imposes five-year curbs on changing objectives October 31, 2026The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has made it mandatory for organisations merging with another registered non-profit to inform the I-T Department within a prescribed deadline, get their accounts audited and disclose the reasons for the merger. The new rules, notified on October 30, also prevent organisations with regular registration from merging with […]
- Amitabh Kant pitches for development model with rural communities as producers, innovators October 31, 2026Kant also stressed the need to transform rural India into centres of economic activity, innovation and entrepreneurship rather than limiting it to welfare delivery.
- Centre releases states Rs 1.09 lakh cr festive boost October 31, 2026Uttar Pradesh received the largest allocation of ₹19,208 crore, followed by Bihar at ₹10,845 crore. Madhya Pradesh was allocated ₹8,010 crore, West Bengal ₹7,866 crore, Maharashtra ₹7,022 crore and Rajasthan ₹6,460 crore. Odisha received ₹4,819 crore and Andhra Pradesh ₹4,597 crore.
- GST reforms: Easier registration for small e-commerce sellers, faster refunds to take effect Nov 1 October 31, 2026Simplified GST registration processes will benefit small sellers using e-commerce platforms without physical presence in multiple states. The GST portal will offer user-friendly interfaces and clearer documentation requirements for registration applications. Automatic sanctioning of full refund claims for excess balance in electronic cash ledgers will expedi […]
- India extends cotton import duty exemption till December 31 October 31, 2026The Indian government has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports to December 31. This decision aims to support the textile industry by ensuring adequate raw material availability. The waiver allows greater flexibility for manufacturers to source inputs at reduced costs. Domestic cotton prices have remained firm due to production concerns, prom […]
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