While HDFC Bank's asset quality improved, its provisions jumped 30% year-on-year in July-September 2025. (Reuters)
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Revenue up 5%, net profit up 11% as asset quality improves| Business News

HDFC Bank Ltd. saw its topline grow in the second quarter of the ongoing fiscal as asset quality improved for India’s largest private lender. While…

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Silver rates in Pune per 10 grams stood at  ₹1,883, per 100 grams at  ₹18,830, and per 1 kilogram at  ₹1,88,300. (Bloomberg/Representative)
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Check today’s prices| Business News

Silver rate today: Purchasing gold and silver on the occasion of Dhanteras is considered auspicious in Hinduism, as it honours Lakshmi, the Goddess of fortune…

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Gold necklaces at a Umedmal Tilokchand (U.T) Zaveri jewelry store at Zaveri Bazaar ahead of the festival of Dhanteras in Mumbai, India, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 (Bloomberg)
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Trade body predicts over ₹1 lakh crore in Dhanteras buying| Business News

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has estimated that trade across India on the occasion of Dhanteras is expected to cross ₹1 lakh crore,…

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How’s the Josh after Diwali gifts? Sitharaman, Vaishnaw state how Indians gained from GST cuts

Nearly a month after the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates came into effect, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and IT & Railways Minister Ashwini…

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Current Account Deficit likely to stay in check at 1.2-1.5% of GDP, progress on India-US trade talks will be crucial: Report

The domestic current account deficit (CAD) is expected to remain largely in check at around 1.2-1.5 per cent of the GDP in FY26, according to…

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On Saturday, 24-carat gold stood at  ₹1,32,953 per 10 grams, up by  ₹3,350, while the 22-carat gold rate was priced at  ₹1,21,883 per 10 grams. (PTI)
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Gold prices hit record high on Dhanteras, up by over ₹3,000 | Check today’s rates in your city

Gold prices are skyrocketing amid the ongoing festive season, with premiums in India hitting another record high at ₹1,32,953 on Saturday, on the occasion of…

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Zepto’s $450 million funding could increase competition, cash burn in industry: analysts
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Zepto’s $450 million funding could increase competition, cash burn in industry: analysts

Quick commerce platform Zepto closed a $450 million round in a mix of primary and secondary transactions on Thursday. Founder Adit Palicha told ET in…

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ET Graphics: India’s AI hardware imports jump 13% to $66.8 billion, US share rises

India’s imports of AI-enabling goods rose 13.1% to $66.8 billion in FY25, with the US accounting for 7% of this trade. Imports from the US…

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Assocham to propose measures to cut imports

New Delhi: The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) will propose cross sectoral measures the Centre can take to lower India’s import…

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China Top Source of Imports in H1 FY26; Trade Deficit with Dragon Hits $54.4 B
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China top source of imports in H1 FY26; New Delhi’s trade deficit with Beijing hits $54.4 billion

New Delhi: Mainland China emerged as India‘s top import source in the first half of this financial year with $62.89 billion worth of inbound shipments,…

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