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Huge negative signs of a severe water crisis: Despite the monsoon’s withdrawal, reservoir levels remain concerning, particularly in South India. Across 178 major reservoirs, only 68.58% of usable storage capacity remains filled, leaving approximately 31.42% empty.
Hunger Pangs, the operator associated with the Burma Burma restaurant brand, has filed a draft red herring prospectus for a proposed initial public offering. The company plans to raise approximately Rs.150 crore through a fresh issue, according to an IPO report published on October 17.
UltraTech Cement Ltd. reported consolidated net profit attributable to the parent of approximately Rs.1,494 crore for the July–September quarter of FY27, representing a 21.3% year-on-year increase. Consolidated net sales rose 18.9% to Rs.23,024 crore, while profit before interest, depreciation and tax increased 17.3% to Rs.3,832 crore.
Union Bank of India reported net profit of approximately Rs.5,537 crore for the September quarter of FY27, marking a 30.3% increase year-on-year. Net interest income rose 20.1% to Rs.10,583 crore, while total business expanded 12% to approximately Rs.24.75 lakh crore as of September 30.
Hindustan Zinc Ltd. reported a substantial increase in profitability for the September quarter of FY27, with net profit rising to approximately Rs.6,412 crore. Revenue increased 77% year-on-year, supported by stronger realisations and the contribution of its zinc, lead and silver businesses, according to the latest quarterly results coverage.
Indian equity markets finished Monday’s session with substantial losses as investors reacted to pressure on private-sector banks, weakness in information technology shares and concerns over elevated crude oil prices.
International gold prices edged higher on Tuesday as a softer US dollar supported demand for the precious metal. Spot gold rose approximately 0.1% to US$4,145.22 per ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery increased to around US$4,164.70. Silver also gained approximately 0.7% during early trading.
The Russia–Ukraine conflict continued to affect energy infrastructure, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reporting fresh Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s power network. The attacks reportedly caused electricity outages affecting more than half a million people, while Ukrainian officials also reported casualties and damage to infrastructure.
Jio Platforms Ltd. has raised Rs.8,110 crore from 212 anchor investor accounts and schemes ahead of its proposed initial public offering. Investors participating in the anchor allocation include Life Insurance Corporation of India, BlackRock, Fidelity, Singapore’s GIC and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
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