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UpGrad, promoted by film producer-turned-entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala, is said to be in talks to acquire rival Unacademy at a fraction of its last-known valuation. The deal would mark be one of the biggest consolidation moves in India’s edtech space.UpGrad is promoted by film producer-turned-entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala. (HT)A term-sheet for the UpGrad-Unacademy deal could be signed in three weeks, Moneycontrol reported citing people familiar with the matter. As part of the deal, Unacademy’s language-learning app AirLearn would be spun off into a separate entity, while the core test-prep business — including offline centres — will be acquired by UpGrad.The transaction would…

Standalone net profit of Bajaj Auto Ltd. rose 23.7% over the year-ago period to ₹2,480 crore in the three months ended 30 September, on revenue that increased 13.7% to ₹14,922 crore.Bajaj Auto shares rose 0.11% to ₹8,726.15 apiece on the BSE today, before the quarterly results were announced. (Tushar Deep Singh/HT)Bajaj Auto Q2 Results FY26 (Standalone, YoY)Revenue up 13.7% at ₹14,922 croreEBITDA up 15.1% at ₹3,052 croreEBITDA margin up 30 bps at 20.5%Net profit up 23.7% at ₹2,480 croreOne basis point is one-hundredth of a percentage point.On Friday, Bajaj Auto shares rose 0.11% to ₹8,726.15 apiece on the BSE even…

The price of living room, kitchen and dining room furniture rose 25% since February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR hide caption toggle caption Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR NPR’s series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what’s driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live? Fill out this form to share your story with NPR. What’s the item? Furniture How has the price changed since before the pandemic? The price of bedroom furniture rose 11% since February 2020, according…

FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd., the listed operator of India’s largest online cosmetics retailer Nykaa, grew its bottomline by more than three times in July-September on the back of a 30% surge in sales volume.Nykaa’s founder CEO Falguni Nayar. (HT)Consolidated net profit rose 244% over the year-ago period to ₹34.4 crore in the three months ended 30 September, on revenue that increased 25.1% year-on-year to ₹2,346 crore, according to an exchange filing on Friday (7 November 2025).Nykaa Q2 Results FY26 (Consolidated, YoY)Revenue up 25.1% at ₹2,346 croreEBITDA up 53.4% at ₹159 croreEBITDA margin up 130 bps at 6.8%Net profit up 244%…

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionised the Indian market, making digital payments so convenient that many people no longer feel the need to carry cash. But despite its widespread adoption, UPI transactions sometimes fail due to poor network connectivity or temporary bank server outages. If you are unable to make UPI payments without an active internet connection, here’s how you can make payments using the USSD service. How to make offline UPI payments? Before you can make offline UPI payments, you will have to register your mobile number with your bank. To do so, make sure your number is linked…

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters China’s exports contracted in October, hit by a 25% drop in shipments to the United States, the government reported on Friday (November 7, 2025). Persisting trade tensions with Washington may get a respite in the final quarter of the year after President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed last week to de-escalate the trade war between…

When the retentions ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 auctions were announced by all five teams on Thursday, one side stood out from the rest. The UP Warriorz, who have not made the Playoffs cut in the last two editions, decided to retain only one player – uncapped batter Shweta Sehrawat – for Rs 50 lakh. It meant that while they would enter the auction with four Right to Match (RTM) cards, they would also need to rebuild their squad entirely almost from scratch in a bid to win their maiden title in the following or upcoming seasons.…

The Amazon Holiday Shop is officially open for business, and just like every year before, it’s a goldmine of thoughtful gifts for all your family and friends. With an abundance of luggage, travel accessories, clothes, and tech at the ready, you’ll have no difficulty finding items your loved ones will adore, and as a present to you, we’ve uncovered a selection of envy-inducing stock for under $50. Whether you’re shopping for your favorite travel lover, outdoorsy friend, or staycation homebody below you’ll find 50 of the top gifts highlighted in Amazon’s seasonal gift guide—starting at just $7. We feel confident…

Hindalco Industries Ltd.’s quarterly income rose by nearly a fifth in July-September 2025, as higher commodity prices offset tariff impact on US subsidiary Novelis.Hindalco plans to increase the production capacity at subsidiary Aditya Aluminium’s plant in Sambalpur, Odisha, at a cost of ₹10,225 crore. (Mint)Consolidated net profit of India’s biggest aluminium producer rose 18.4% over the year-ago period to ₹4,741 crore in three months ended 30 September, on revenue that increased 2.8% year-on-year to ₹66,058 crore, according to an exchange filing on Friday (7 November 2025).Hindalco Q2 Results FY26 (Consolidated, YoY)Revenue up 2.8% at ₹66,058 croreEBITDA up 13.4% at ₹8,966…

Open floor plans, gigantic glass windows, and minimalist furniture define these historic Airbnbs across the country.