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Hyundai launches Bayon SUV, targets 250,000 mid-size sales in a year
Hyundai Motor India launched the Bayon, its first new car in three years, as it looks to strengthen its position in the mid-size SUV segment.
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L&T Technology Services, Nokia announce engineering collaboration

Coforge shares surge post Q2 results; analysts divided on valuation
The stock’s 52-week range stands between ₹1,008.10 and ₹2,021.20, with the current upper circuit band at ₹2,090.50
L&T Technology Services, Nokia sign deal to support engineering in India
The contract brings together LTTS' engineering capabilities with Nokia's telecommunications technology work
L Catterton makes strategic investment in InMobi-backed Glance
The investment reflects L Catterton’s conviction in Glance’s potential to help shape the future of shopping as artificial intelligence (AI) transforms how consumers…
Shriram Finance slides 5% as analysts slash targets after mixed Q2 results
The company’s second-quarter results showed strong profit growth, but raised concerns over asset quality and credit costs
Dr. Reddy’s surges over 5% as analysts turn cautious despite strong margin beat
Stock opened at ₹1,260, hit ₹1,299.50 intraday, with 58.04 lakh shares traded worth ₹735 crore; Buy orders led 61:39, signaling positive near-term sentiment
New Driving Licence Rules Proposed: Free Aadhaar-Based Services, 75% Pass Mark, QR Code Card
Updating the address on a driving licence, or correcting a name, could soon cost nothing at all. A draft notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways…
Solvent extractor survey estimates 20% decline in Gujarat’s kharif groundnut crop output
SEA made three days of extensive field visits across major districts before coming out with its estimateBSE shares surge 4.6% as Motilal Oswal upgrades stock to buy, sets ₹4,000 target
The stock hit an intraday high of ₹3,379.30 on the NSE before trading at ₹3,370.50 at 12.21 pm.HDFC Bank slips further as Bagchi takes charge amid leadership uncertainty
Bagchi inherits a bank under strain on multiple fronts; broader banking sector pressure added to the headwinds
How AI is reshaping the workforce: New roles, more cross-functional teams; biggest risk is failing to plan, says report
AI is reshaping work across Asia Pacific, increasing the importance of offices as hubs for collaboration and knowledge exchange. However, many organisations have not…
L&T Tech Services bags five-year Nokia contract to support R&D in India
The partnership will establish a dedicated offshore development centre in India, with work spanning 5G networks, AI-driven operations, software development and…
AI adoption rises sharply among US small businesses, but technical expertise remains key challenge: Goldman Sachs
The report highlighted a sharp rise in AI adoption among graduates of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programmeE100 cars get regulatory green light ahead of planned launches
The government has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to facilitate the registration of flex-fuel vehicles capable of running on 85% to 100% ethanol blended petrol…Bitcoin dips below $80,000 as AI-Related market selloff deepens
The largest digital asset fell as much as 1.4% to under $79,300 before paring some losses to trade around $80,000 in afternoon trading in Asia
Swiss watchmakers put faith and language on the dial to woo Indian buyers
Driven by a 28.5% surge in Swiss watch exports to India, luxury brands are moving beyond logo-led designs to craft bespoke, heritage-rich timepieces for local collectors.Festive auto sales show mixed demand trend; two-wheelers outperform passenger vehicles: Jefferies
While 2-wheeler registrations rose 16% year-on-year, passenger vehicle registrations declined 6% during the first two weeks of the festive season
Rupee falls 5 paise to 94.98 against U.S. dollar in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.92, then lost ground to touch 94.98
