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BJP says Sharad Pawar, Sunetra Pawar to decide on NCP merger
BJP is engaging in discussions regarding the potential merger of the two Nationalist Congress Party factions. Rohit Pawar has dismissed any possibility of a reunion, while Sunetra Pawar, the current NCP president, remains silent. BJP leaders such as Pravin Darekar believe that only Sharad Pawar and Sunetra Pawar can decide on the merger.
Ajit Pawar had planned NCP merger by February 12, Sunil Tatkare says
NCP Maharashtra president Sunil Tatkare has said Ajit Pawar had finalised a blueprint to reunite the two NCP factions by February 12, but the plan stalled after his death on January 28. His remarks have revived merger speculation following Praful Patel's meeting with Sharad Pawar in Mumbai.
Trump Media's investors lost $2.2 billion while Trump holds $460 million stake
Ske Jarzenske and other Trump Media investors are facing severe losses as the company's stock value has plummeted. Many investors had high hopes for the social media platform, believing in its potential profitability under Trump's leadership. Instead, Trump Media's shares have lost significant value, and discontent among shareholders has grown. The company's revenue remains stagnant, leading investors to question management practices and investor trust.
8th Pay Commission: Rs 69,000 minimum pay, 40% HRA, 67% pension; 5 key NC-JCM demands and their impact on payouts
The National Council of the Joint Consultative Machinery has submitted essential recommendations to the 8th Pay Commission that could impact central government employees. Key proposals include a significant increase in minimum pay, pension, and annual increments. The council also suggests revising house rent allowance rates and allowing leave encashment for up to 600 days. If implemented, these changes could benefit over one crore employees and pensioners financially.
SpaceX, Tesla extend losses as midterm results cloud data center, merger outlook
Shares for Elon Musk's ventures, SpaceX and Tesla, took a notable hit after the Democratic success in the midterm elections. Investors are now worried that these political changes could impede crucial data center expansions. The revenue streams for SpaceX's AI computing may face setbacks due to possible data center moratoriums, while Tesla's energy division is similarly affected.
Musk stocks lose $120 billion as Democrats’ Texas win rattles investors
Tesla and SpaceX lost more than $120 billion in combined market value after Democrats scored major election victories in Texas and across the US. Investors are concerned that a Democrat-controlled Congress could increase scrutiny of Elon Musk’s businesses, complicate a potential Tesla-SpaceX merger and create fresh regulatory hurdles.
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Tesla stocks tumble after Democrats win Congress; Musk's $500 million Republican backing leads to new stress test for Elon’s empire
Elon Musk's substantial political contributions to Republican candidates now face challenges after Democrats gained control of Congress. His significant investments in Texas could complicate relationships due to the recent political shift. Both Tesla and SpaceX might experience increased scrutiny regarding their government contracts and regulatory approvals. Investors are concerned about the potential implications for Musk's businesses amidst changing political dynamics.

AI data center stocks dip, renewables surge after Democrat sweep in US midterm elections
The Democratic sweep, which included victories in traditional Republican strongholds and key data-center hubs Texas and Georgia, will usher in divided government in Washington and raises the prospect of greater congressional oversight of industries that benefited from Republican control.

AI data center stocks dip, renewables surge after Democrat sweep in US midterm elections
AI data centre stocks declined while renewable energy and healthcare shares rallied after Democrats won control of Congress in the US midterm elections. Investors assessed the possibility of tighter AI oversight and continued clean energy support. Defence contractors and prison operators fell amid concerns over changing government spending and immigration policies.

Big Tech barely moved after the midterms, but Tesla and SpaceX fell up to 5%, and even Tesla missed the solar rally: Did Elon Musk’s big bet on Republicans just backfire?
Tesla and SpaceX shares fell in premarket trading on Wednesday, Nov. 4: Today’s US stock futures pointed to a strong Wall Street opening, with Dow futures up nearly 800 points and S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures also in the green. However, Tesla and SpaceX moved in the opposite direction, falling more than 5% and nearly 8%, respectively, in premarket trading after the Democratic midterm victory. Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft gained, while Nvidia slipped slightly.

Solstice boosts annual forecast after AI-driven demand drives quarterly beat
Solstice Advanced Materials saw a surge in demand from data centers, which prompted an optimistic adjustment in their profit forecasts. Their third-quarter net sales climbed by 8%, totaling $1.05 billion, with electronic materials reflecting a remarkable 31% increase. Additionally, refrigerants sales rose by 8.3%, driven by specialized applications. The company has also raised its earnings per share forecast and adjusted its annual sales projections positively. Noteworthy is the $2.

Buzz over Amit Shah meeting: NCP core group meets for second time in three days
The Nationalist Congress Party core committee recently convened to discuss internal matters and leadership dynamics. Amidst speculation about sidelining Sunetra Pawar, party leaders affirmed their unity and support for her. Senior NCP leaders previously met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to strengthen coordination with the Mahayuti alliance. Sunetra Pawar is focused on winning more seats in the upcoming 2029 elections.

Happiest Minds Q2 net up 15% to Rs 62 cr, revenue rises 12%
The net profit also included an impact of `3.98 crore, incurred towards the proposed merger with ITC Infotech in Q2 FY27. Revenue for the JulySeptember period stood at `645.4 crore, up 12.5 % YoY, while it gained 2.7% quarter-on-quarter. In constant currency terms, the topline grew 6.8% year-on-year.

SpaceX-Tesla merger could give Musk control without Mars, robotaxi milestones
Elon Musk's compensation packages at SpaceX and Tesla are tied to ambitious goals involving Mars and robotics. Recent discussions on a merger may provide Musk with greater voting control at Tesla. The current arrangement at SpaceX gives Musk significant voting rights without needing to achieve specified goals. Analysts suggest that Musk's plans may be adjusted post-merger to align with new market conditions.

SBI targets 14-15 pc credit growth, govt may revisit LTCG tax amid FPI outflows: Chairman CS Setty
Speaking exclusively to following the bank's Q2 FY27 financial results presentation, Setty expressed confidence in sustaining credit growth despite concerns over rising borrowing costs and competition for deposits.

Happiest Minds Q2 Results: Profit rises 15% to Rs 62 crore; revenue up 12% to Rs 645 crore
Happiest Minds Technologies has seen a 15.12% rise in consolidated net profit for the September quarter FY27. Revenue from operations also increased by 12.5% compared to the previous year. The company announced an interim dividend of Rs 3.05 per equity share for the 2026-27 fiscal year. An exceptional charge was included in the quarter's results due to a proposed merger with ITC Infotech.

Six senior NCP leaders bypass Sunetra, Parth Pawar in huddle with union home minister
Praful Patel met Amit Shah along with Maharashtra NCP chief Sunil Tatkare, state ministers Chhagan Bhujbal, Hasan Mushrif, Dilip Walse Patil and Dhananjay Munde. The faction led by Patel claimed that the meeting was held to build pressure on BJP brass to return the finance ministry portfolio, held by the late Ajit Pawar, back to NCP.

Paul Lyngdoh takes oath as Meghalaya minister after quitting UDP for NPP
Paul Lyngdoh was sworn in as a Cabinet minister in Meghalaya, marking his transition from UDP to NPP. Governor C H Vijayashankar officiated the ceremony in which Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma participated. The departure of eight UDP MLAs to the BJP and three to NPP highlights the party's current instability. Metbah Lyngdoh, the president of UDP, resigned prior to Lyngdoh's swearing-in, decreasing his party's representation.

CBDT tightens merger rules for charity trusts, imposes five-year curbs on changing objectives
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has made it mandatory for organisations merging with another registered non-profit to inform the I-T Department within a prescribed deadline, get their accounts audited and disclose the reasons for the merger. The new rules, notified on October 30, also prevent organisations with regular registration from merging with those holding provisional registration, and vice versa.

Meghalaya minister Metbah Lyngdoh resigns as UDP loses legislators to NPP, BJP
Meghalaya cabinet minister and United Democratic Party (UDP) president Metbah Lyngdoh has resigned amid a series of defections that have sharply weakened his party's strength in the Assembly. The exits include three MLAs who joined the ruling National People's Party and eight others whose merger with the BJP was recognised by the Assembly Speaker.

CCI clears five major deals across food, energy, fintech and telecom sectors
CCI has granted approval for five significant business transactions in sectors like food services and renewable energy. The merger of Sapphire Foods India Limited with Devyani International Limited aims to combine their restaurant operations in India. Aditya Birla Renewables Limited is set to acquire Solenergi Power Private Limited from Shell for approximately Rs 17,200 crore. In financial services, Prosus N.V.

Devyani-Sapphire merger gets CCI approval, bringing KFC, Pizza Hut India operations under one roof
The Competition Commission of India has granted approval for the merger of Sapphire Foods India Limited with Devyani International Limited, consolidating two prominent quick-service restaurant operators. The merger aims to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen the presence of KFC and Pizza Hut in India, with the combined entity projected to operate over 3,000 stores globally.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX loses $400 billion in market value in weeks: What’s driving SPCX stock down?
SpaceX market value crash: SpaceX has lost more than $400 billion in market value since October 6, with shares falling below $2 trillion in valuation. The sell-off follows the expiration of a major share lockup and comes amid concerns over Intel’s weak forecast, Starlink scrutiny and potential regulatory hurdles for a reported SpaceX-Tesla merger.

Railway worker body seeks Rs 69,000 minimum wage from 8th pay commission
The National Federation of Indian Railwaymen has presented demands to the 8th Central Pay Commission. They have requested a minimum salary of Rs 69,000 for employees, along with a fitment factor of 3.833. Additionally, they seek an increase in annual increments from 3% to 6% and at least five promotions during service. The federation also wants the merger of dearness allowance with basic pay when it reaches 25%.

X factor in Musk cocktail: AI synergies are real, but the proposed SpaceX-Tesla merger has red flags for shareholders
Elon Musk is exploring a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX amidst rising valuations and technological collaboration. Both companies aim to enhance their capabilities in AI and related technologies while managing significant capital expenditures. However, the merger raises concerns about shareholder control and scrutiny over company operations. Additionally, the merger could face political scrutiny from both Beijing and Washington due to data privacy issues.

Virat Kohli's stake in Agilitas Sports rises to 6.4% after One8 merger
The merger has been approved by the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The increase in Kohli's shareholding is because of the merger and is not because of any fresh investment by the cricketer. He had earlier invested Rs 40 crore in the sportswear startup.

MTAR Technologies gets NCLT nod to merge two wholly owned subsidiaries
MTAR Technologies has received NCLT approval to merge its wholly owned subsidiaries Gee Pee Aerospace and Defence and Magnatar Aero Systems into the parent company. The restructuring aims to simplify the corporate structure, consolidate operations, reduce administrative costs and improve efficiency.

Virat Kohli becomes Agilitas’ second-largest individual shareholder after one8 merger
Virat Kohli's stake in Agilitas Sports has increased significantly following the merger with his one8 brand. The merger was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal, enhancing Agilitas’ product development capabilities. Kohli invested Rs 40 crore in Agilitas and remains a co-founder of one8. Agilitas aims to build a leading global sportswear brand from India through this integration.

AG Poly Packs merges Gujarat subsidiary as group revenue reaches Rs 300 crore
AG Poly Packs Pvt. Ltd. is consolidating operations by merging its subsidiary AG Petuela Pvt. Ltd. into the parent company. This merger follows the successful growth of AG Petuela’s operations in Umbergaon, Gujarat, which saw revenue increase significantly.
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