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Despite the potential savings, LPG remains the preferred cooking fuel for most Indian households. Electric cooking depends entirely on reliable power supply - something that remains a challenge in several parts of the country.

India's benchmark equity indices closed lower for a second consecutive session on Thursday, tracking bearish sentiments across the world. The Nifty 50 ended 227 points or 0.95% lower at 23,639.15. The BSE Sensex shed 1.08% to close at 76,034.42 on weekly expiry day. Intraday, both benchmarks dropped 1.3%.

Air India wants to stretch pilot hours as the Middle East conflict forces massive flight detours

The company will require some time to assess the situation arising out of the LPG shortage, said Chairman Pradeep Kheruka.

HCLTech expands its Google Cloud partnership to accelerate agentic AI adoption, using Gemini models to build custom AI agents for global enterprises.

HCLTech partners with Hockey Victoria to build a digital fan engagement platform for the newly minted Melbourne Cobras hockey team.

Amid the Iran-US conflict and Middle East tensions, India says petrol and diesel prices will remain stable. The government has increased sourcing from non-Hormuz regions and ensured adequate LPG stock while tightening action against black-marketing.

Copper prices had risen 10-15% over two months, prompting distributors to aggressively stock up in anticipation of further increases.

HDFC Bank said account-related services, including deposits, NEFT, IMPS, RTGS and within-bank transfers, will not be accessible.

Motilal Oswal notes that while the company's core bakery segment is performing well, domestic biscuits and the QSR business are likely to remain relatively softer, clocking high single-digit growth over the next two-three years.

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As the company delivers on its FY26 launch plans and demonstrates consistent project additions, the brokerage expect a valuation re-rating.

Infosys has asked employees to cooperate while alternative arrangements are being explored.

Such bottlenecks could reduce real-time order availability on food delivery platforms, potentially moderating Q4 food delivery volumes.

The brokrerage expects the auto major to outperform industry growth in FY27, aided by its healthy launch pipeline,

The proposal was outlined in RBI's monetary policy, and is expected to significantly ease operational constraints for gold loan lenders and accelerate their expansion plans.

Singapore-based Temasek Holdings is acquiring the stake through its affiliate MacRitchie Investments Pte Ltd.

The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

Orders include the supply of towers in India and the Americas, as well as the supply of hardware and poles in the Americas.