Business

Recruitment Mantra founder Arghya Sarkar discusses hiring challenges across businesses and why job opportunities should remain free for candidates. Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 30: India’s hiring market is growing unevenly, creating different challenges for employers across industries. While some organisations are expanding their teams, others are concentrating on specialised appointments and positions directly linked to business performance. According to Naukri’s September 2026 JobSpeak report, India’s white-collar hiring activity increased 2% year-on-year, while Kolkata recorded 4% growth. Hiring for AI and machine learning roles rose 20%, automobile-sector recruitment increased 11%, and BPO/ITES and Global Capability Centre hiring grew 4% each.…

New Delhi [India], October 30: Global industrial operations are routinely undermined by a persistent paradox: manufacturing facilities outfitted with cutting-edge automation, lean workflows, and heavy capital investments still suffer from inexplicable margin compression, sudden mechanical breakdowns, and recurring supply chain deadlocks. Seeking to bridge this gap between engineering investments and actual operational yield, research-led organization MahaVastu has published an industrial blueprint titled Industrial Vastu: Transforming Global Industrial Challenges into Productive Excellence, authored by founder VastuShastri Khushdeep Bansal. The methodology redefines spatial optimization by treating industrial architecture as a functional management parameter rather than a matter of superstitious compliance. Instead of…

New Delhi [India], October 30: For someone seeking hearing support, finding a centre is only the beginning. They also want clear advice, a comfortable hearing aid and reliable help afterwards. A major acquisition in India’s hearing care sector brings these everyday needs into focus. Hearzap has completed its acquisition of Amplifon India’s hearing healthcare business. The transaction combines established care locations, clinical teams and existing clients within a larger national network. Here is what the deal includes, how the transition is planned and why it matters for people accessing hearing services in India. What Has Been Acquired? The acquisition covers…

Surat-Hazira (Gujarat) [India], October 30: In a significant push toward workplace safety and regulatory excellence, the Directorate of Industrial Safety & Health (DISH), Government of Gujarat, in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), organized an exclusive interactive session on the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020, hosted by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) at its Hazira facility. The OSH Code, 2020 consolidates and streamlines central labour laws into a single, modern framework, helping industries enhance occupational safety standards and simplify regulatory compliance. The interactive session witnessed strong participation and a large turnout of industry…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 29: Rising medical expenses are changing how young adults in India approach health insurance and financial planning. Along with regular hospitalisation coverage, health insurance vs critical illness cover is becoming an important consideration for those exploring different types of medical protection. While both serve different purposes, understanding their benefits can help individuals prepare for unexpected healthcare expenses. This growing focus on coverage options reflects a shift towards more informed insurance decisions among younger adults. Medical Expenses Are Becoming a Financial Planning Concern Healthcare spending is not always predictable. Routine consultations can be planned, unlike surgery, emergency…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 30: Fiberweb (India) Limited (NSE – FIBERWEB | BSE – 507910) engaged in the manufacturing of spunbond and melt-blown nonwoven fabrics for applications across hygiene, healthcare, filtration, agriculture and industrial segments, has announced its Unaudited Q2 FY27 Financial Results. Q2 FY27 Key Financial Highlights Total Income of ₹30.99 Cr, QoQ growth of 209.36% EBITDA of ₹3.31 Cr, QoQ growth of 76.77% PAT of ₹1.27 Cr, QoQ growth of 366.02% PAT Margin of 4.11%, up 138 Bps QoQ EPS of ₹0.44, QoQ growth of 388.89% Commenting on the Financial Performance, Mr. Bhavesh P Sheth, Director of Fiberweb…

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 29: Gold declined during the completed trading week, finishing below $4,000 an ounce as a sharp rise in crude oil prices complicated the inflation outlook and expectations for monetary easing. Aetram India Research observed that the precious metal’s retreat, alongside weakness in Indian equities, reflected a difficult week in which defensive demand offered limited protection against broader market pressures. International spot gold ended the week at $3,994 an ounce, down 4.17%. MCX gold futures closed at ₹1,42,150 per 10 grams, declining 3.95%. The supplied week-ending October 23 data placed the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield near…

New Delhi [India], October 30: Sudarshan Pharma Industries Ltd has reported strong financial performance for the second quarter of FY27, with consolidated net profit surging 86.12% year-on-year to ₹7.78 crore, compared with ₹4.18 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. The company’s consolidated revenue increased 28.48% to ₹216.97 crore during the July–September 2026 quarter, against ₹168.87 crore in the year-ago period, reflecting healthy growth in business operations. A key highlight of the quarterly performance was the significant improvement in profitability, with net profit growing more than three times faster than revenue in percentage terms. The company’s net…

New Delhi [India], October 30: Lord’s Mark Industries Limited is pursuing an ambitious vision to position India as a global force in indigenous defence technology. Lord’s Mark’s passion and love for technology and our commitment to the Make in India vision inspired us to embark on this journey three years ago, with a clear ambition to develop world-class indigenous defence technologies that showcase India’s engineering excellence and establish a distinctive presence for the country on the global stage. This strategic foresight reflects management’s ambition to move beyond conventional manufacturing, develop proprietary technologies on Indian soil and build the foundation for…

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 29: Your groceries arrive in 20 minutes. Biryani at midnight takes 30. Yet for most Indian investors, honest research on the stock they are about to buy is still almost impossible to find. Instead, they get a message at 9:14 am, one minute before the market opens: “BUY NOW. Target 20% in 2 days.” No reason, no stop-loss, no name behind it, and often money that took months to save on the line. “If groceries can come in one click, why should research be so hard to get?” asks Ankit Rambabu Jaiswal, a SEBI-registered Research Analyst…