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Ashoka Buildcon shares rally 14% after securing Rs 866 crore NHAI contract for Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway
Ashoka Buildcon's shares surged after securing a significant NHAI contract for the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway. The company will complete the construction work on the Karvad-Jujuwa section with an 18-month execution timeline. The contract is valued at Rs 865.90 crore, excluding GST, with a 10-year defect liability period. Additionally, the firm's Q2 profit and total income both increased slightly compared to the previous year.
Land deals moderates as developers balance expansion against rising land cost
India's land acquisition market shows signs of moderation as developers face rising land costs. Joint development arrangements have increased in popularity, accounting for one in every four land deals. The total number of JDA transactions rose significantly from 2022 to 2025, showcasing a shift in strategy. Established markets still attract smaller deals, while larger transactions move towards tier 2 and 3 cities.
Bhai Dooj 2026 Tika Timing: Check City-Wise Tilak Muhurat, Puja Timings and Panchang for November 11
Bhai Dooj 2026 is being celebrated today, November 11. Check the city-wise tilak muhurat and puja timings for Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai and other major Indian cities. Know the Dwitiya Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Rahu Kaal and important Panchang details before performing the traditional Bhai Dooj tilak ceremony during Aparahna Kaal.
Stocks in news: Cochin Shipyard, Kalyan Jewellers, MRF, Coal India, BHEL and Bajaj Finance
Indian markets are set to resume trading after the Diwali holiday, with investors tracking key stocks such as Cochin Shipyard, Kalyan Jewellers, MRF, Coal India, BHEL and Bajaj Finance amid Q2 earnings and corporate developments. Nifty faces immediate resistance at 25,150–25,200.
Bhai Dooj Tilak Muhurat 2026: Check city-wise timings for Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Lucknow and other cities
Bhai Dooj Shubh Muhurat: Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on November 11, 2026, emphasizing the bond between siblings. Sisters will apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads to pray for their well-being. Families will observe traditional rituals, share sweets, and exchange gifts during the festival. This celebration includes various city-wise tilak muhurat timings for different locations. Sisters will prepare a puja thali with essential items for the rituals.
From tyres to footwear: How Brisil is finding new uses for rice husk ash
Rice husk ash is often treated as industrial waste. Vadodara-based Brisil converts it into green silica—a material used in tyres, footwear, paints, toothpaste, and rubber products, offering industries a lower-carbon alternative to silica made from mined sand and quartz.
Planning a wedding? Hidden costs that can derail your budget and drain your savings
Vendor fine print, last-minute guests and family pressure can push your wedding bill way above the initial budget. Here’s how to spot the hidden costs before they hit you. You could also maintain a dedicated savings account or have one person oversee expenses to track payments for every function and ceremony, especially if various family members are doing the spending.
Quick commerce emerges beyond Diwali shopping panic to breathe on the necks of e-commerce giants
Quick-commerce platforms in India are increasingly including fashion, beauty, and gifting items for Diwali shopping. Myntra and Amazon are experiencing significant growth in orders and customer engagement during the festive season. Quick-commerce is projected to account for a larger share of online retail, boosting convenience for consumers. The demand for immediate shopping solutions is prompting a shift in purchasing behaviours.
Adani CNG price crosses Rs 100 per kg mark in Ahmedabad for first time
Adani CNG prices in Ahmedabad have crossed Rs 100 per kg for the first time in history. This price hike has increased rates from Rs 98.47 to Rs 100.77 per kg. In Vadodara, CNG prices have also risen, reaching Rs 98.95 per kg recently. Currently, petrol prices in Ahmedabad are slightly higher at Rs 101.83 per litre. These changes have brought CNG prices closer to petrol rates in the region.
WPL 2027 schedule announced, check full fixtures, venues, dates and match timings here
The Women’s Premier League fifth edition will commence on January 14 with RCB facing MI. The tournament will run until February 7, 2027, across two venues. The Vadodara leg will start the tournament and host matches until January 24. The remaining matches will occur at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai starting January 26. The playoffs, concluding with the final, will decide the champion on February 7, 2027.
Amul raises butter, ghee prices: Check new prices and reason
Amul has increased the prices of ghee and butter ahead of Diwali, with a 1-kg ghee carton becoming costlier by Rs 50 and a 500-gm butter pack by Rs 15. The revision comes amid higher demand for branded ghee and reported supply shortages, particularly of cow ghee, across several markets.
An Ode to Tomatoes, and Tomato Soup
Ketchup is more than just a tomato-based condiment; its origins boast an array of ingredients like mushrooms and bananas. Unique variations like Malaysian kecap and Filipino banana ketchup emerged during tomato scarcities. Interestingly, canned tomato soup serves as a foundation for various dishes, prominently in chicken tikka masala, and even crops up in unexpected delights like Sylvia Plath's tomato soup cake, showcasing the versatile appeal of tomato-based foods.
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analysts
Here’s one thing that is worth clarifying, because it is in the headlines. Large global technology companies have been announcing heavy spending on AI, and there has been some correction in those stocks because of it. It is natural to worry that this will spill over into the Indian market. It most likely will not.
India beat Zimbabwe by 8 wickets to sweep ODI series 3-0
Chasing a target of 132, India reached 133 for two in just 17 overs. Pratika remained unbeaten on 59 off 56 balls, while Shafali scored an unbeaten 51 off 26 balls.
Forget short-term pressure; in the long term, the right business is what pays: 5 mid-cap stocks with an upside potential of up to 36%
We have said this before, and we say it again: No one can predict when the market will bottom out. You can see the bottom only in hindsight, once it has been reached. So, don’t try to catch the bottom; try, instead, to own the right business.
Air India launches direct Toronto-Mumbai flights with upgraded cabins
Air India will launch seasonal flights from Mumbai to Toronto starting this October, with three weekly operations. This new service represents a significant increase in capacity between India and Canada by 4,400 monthly seats. The airline will upgrade existing Toronto flights to new Boeing 787-9 aircraft by January 2027. Passengers can enjoy enhanced cabin products, including First Class and Business Class options.
Harmanpreet, Deepti hit centuries as India thrash Zimbabwe by 121 runs in second ODI
India secured a dominant victory over Zimbabwe in the second ODI, winning by 121 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma each scored centuries, contributing significantly to India's total. The team set a challenging target of 328 runs for Zimbabwe to chase. Zimbabwe's batting effort was led by Modester Mupachikwa and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, who both made notable scores. Vaishnavi Sharma excelled with the ball, taking four wickets for India.
Arjun Prajapati: This 5-year-old with Vadodara roots started reading before turning 2, has an IQ of 141, ranks in the top 2% and has read 3,000 books
Five-year-old Arjun Prajapati has drawn attention for his exceptional learning abilities, scoring 141 on an IQ test and qualifying for Mensa International and Intertel at the age of four. He reportedly began reading independently at 18 months and has explored more than 3,000 books on subjects including mathematics, astronomy, genetics and human physiology. Despite his advanced interests, his parents want him to learn at his own pace and enjoy his childhood without academic pressure.
Railway employees demand online filing of travel, overtime claims as divisions flag high amounts
Some divisions and zones, including North Central Railway (NCR) and Bhavnagar Division of Western Railway, have already introduced online systems that allow employees to file TA and OT claims digitally and track their status, facilitating verification and faster settlement.
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