Homecooked food gets cheaper! Per-plate thali price levels drop as inflation cools: Report

The prices of home-cooked thalis in India eased significantly in October, with vegetarian thalis falling 17% and non-vegetarian thalis dropping 12% year-on-year, according to Crisil Intelligence’s latest Roti Rice Rate (RRR) report. The main drivers behind the decline were sharply lower prices for vegetables and pulses.Among vegetables, potatoes, tomatoes, and onions saw the steepest declines….

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Market recap: Mcap of 7 of top-10 most valued firms erodes over Rs 88,600 cr; Airtel, TCS hit hardest

Seven of India’s ten most valued companies collectively lost Rs 88,635.28 crore in a holiday-shortened session, with Bharti Airtel and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) among the biggest losers. The decline mirrored a weak trend across broader equity markets. The BSE benchmark fell 722.43 points, or 0.86%, while the Nifty dropped 229.8 points, a fall of…

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IPO watch: InCred Holdings files confidential papers with Sebi; eyes Rs 3,000-4,000 cr issue

InCred Holdings, the parent entity of NBFC InCred Financial Services, has filed confidential draft IPO papers with markets regulator Sebi, seeking to raise Rs 3,000–4,000 crore, PTI reported citing people familiar with the matter.In a public statement issued on Sunday, the company confirmed PTI that it had submitted “the pre-filed draft red herring prospectus with…

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Tech push: Assam to join global semiconductor map by 2026; FM Sitharaman reviews Rs 27,000 cr Tata OSAT project

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviewed the progress of the Tata Electronics’ Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility at Jagiroad in Assam’s Morigaon district, calling it a key step toward positioning the state as part of the global semiconductor ecosystem by 2026.Accompanied by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the finance minister inspected the project site…

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Stock market outlook for the week: Inflation, corporate earnings and more in focus; key factors to look out for

Indian stock markets are likely to remain under close watch this week as investors eye key inflation data, corporate earnings, and international developments. Activity by foreign investors is also expected to influence equity trends. Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research at Religare Broking Ltd, said, “This week will be crucial, with several key macroeconomic data releases scheduled….

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Chip relief: China allows exports of Nexperia chips for civilian use; move to ease global auto supply strain

China has granted exemptions to export controls on Nexperia chips for civilian applications, its commerce ministry said on Sunday, signalling a potential easing of pressure on the global auto industry hit by supply shortages following earlier curbs, Reuters reported.The announcement marks Beijing’s strongest indication yet that it will relax restrictions imposed after the Dutch government…

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US supply chain strain: FAA flight cuts, cargo jet grounding hit US logistics; FedEx and UPS brace for holiday rush

The US air cargo industry is bracing for fresh turbulence as the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) 10% reduction in flight capacity across 40 major airports collides with the grounding of UPS and FedEx’s McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleets, deepening pressure on supply chains ahead of the crucial Thanksgiving and holiday shipping season.The FAA ordered airlines to…

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US economy strain: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says impact of shutdown getting ‘worse and worse’; warns of deepening fallout

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that the economic fallout from the prolonged government shutdown is intensifying, saying the situation is getting “worse and worse” as disruptions ripple through key sectors and strain public finances. U.S Senate Emergency: Chuck Schumer Makes Big Shutdown Offer To Republicans; ‘Waiting For Yes’ Air traffic across the United…

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