Category Articles: Business

Reliance Industries Q2 Results: Net Profit Rises 33.8%; Revenue Hits Record ₹3.62 Lakh Crore

October 30, 2026
Reliance Industries Q2 Results: Net Profit Rises 33.8%; Revenue Hits Record ₹3.62 Lakh Crore

Mumbai: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) posted its strongest-ever quarterly financial performance in the September quarter, achieving record revenue, EBITDA and net profit. Strong growth in its oil-to-chemicals business, along with expansion in digital services and retail, helped drive a 28% rise in revenue. Consolidated revenue reached an all-time high of Rs 3.62 lakh crore in the second quarter of FY27. EBITDA increased 24% to a record Rs 62,409 crore, while net profit surged 34% to Rs 29,550...Read More

Room Rent Capped Plan or No Cap: Which Is Better When Your Treatment Needs Prior Approval?

October 30, 2026
Room Rent Capped Plan or No Cap: Which Is Better When Your Treatment Needs Prior Approval?

In the room rent capped plan or no cap choice, a no-room-rent-capping plan is better when your treatment needs prior approval, as it protects you from hidden proportionate deductions on your hospital bill. When the hospital asks your insurer for prior approval, the insurer uses your policy limits to work out how much it will approve, and your room rent cap is one of those limits. Suppose you pick a room that costs more than your cap. Charges linked to that room, such as doctor visits, nursing...Read More

Jio added 10 times more core mobile subscribers than Airtel in September

October 30, 2026
Jio added 10 times more core mobile subscribers than Airtel in September

Mumbai: Reliance Jio has once again demonstrated why it remains India’s dominant telecom operator. TRAI’s September data shows Jio driving the bulk of the country’s core mobile subscriber growth, while Bharti Airtel recorded its weakest monthly expansion in recent months, a press release said. As per the analyst reports, India’s core mobile subscriber base excluding machine-to-machine (M2M) connections grew by 2.2 million month-on-month to 1.15 billion. Of this, Jio added 1.9 million ...Read More

Jio Platforms Listing Celebrated with Community Feast, Lok Dayro in Dhirubhai Ambani’s Hometown

October 29, 2026
Jio Platforms Listing Celebrated with Community Feast, Lok Dayro in Dhirubhai Ambani’s Hometown

Chorvad: The stock market listing of Jio Platforms at a premium of over 21% was celebrated with great fanfare in Chorvad, the hometown of Dhirubhai Ambani. On Wednesday night, a community feast for more than 25,000 villagers was followed by a Lok Dayro, a traditional Gujarati folk performance featuring renowned artists from the state. Parimal Nathwani, Director of Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries and a Rajya Sabha member, was present on the occasion. Watch: As part of Jio Platforms’...Read More

Jio’s Blockbuster Debut Makes Reliance India’s Most Valuable Business Group

October 28, 2026
Jio’s Blockbuster Debut Makes Reliance India’s Most Valuable Business Group

Mumbai: Jio Platforms' blockbuster stock market debut has reshaped the rankings of India's most valuable business groups. As Jio listed at ₹1,358 per share on Wednesday, Reliance Group overtook Tata Group to become India's most valuable business group by market capitalisation. Following Jio's listing, the combined market capitalisation of Reliance Group's listed companies reached ₹28.9 lakh crore. Tata Group ranked second at ₹25.6 lakh crore, followed by Adani Group in third place at ₹16...Read More

Mukesh Ambani gets misty-eyed as Anant speaks about Reliance’s journey at Jio IPO listing ceremony

October 28, 2026

Mumbai: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani appeared tearful as his son Anant Ambani recalled the humble beginnings of his grandfather, Dhirubhai Ambani, and traced the family’s journey from Chorwad to Jamnagar and eventually to Jio during the Jio Platforms IPO listing ceremony in Mumbai. Anant Ambani, Executive Director of Reliance Industries Limited, spoke about the modest home in Chorwad where Dhirubhai’s dreams took shape and recalled how he once worked at a petrol pump in Aden...Read More

Jio Platforms IPO Listing: Record-Breaking Issue Debuts at 21.36% Premium

October 28, 2026
Jio Platforms IPO Listing: Record-Breaking Issue Debuts at 21.36% Premium

Mumbai: Jio Platforms made a strong stock market debut on Wednesday, October 28, with its shares listing at ₹1,358 apiece, a premium of 21.36% over the initial public offering (IPO) price of ₹1,119. The listing valued the telecom and digital services company at around ₹12.5 lakh crore, making it India’s second-most valuable listed company after Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL). At around 10:02 am, Jio Platforms shares were trading at ₹1,359.10 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), up â...Read More

5 Hidden Ways Floods are Affecting Your Car

October 27, 2026

Driving during the monsoon season can be challenging, especially when heavy rainfall causes waterlogging on city roads. Flooded streets, overflowing drains, and submerged potholes are common concerns for motorists in many parts of India. While driving through shallow water may sometimes seem manageable, entering a flooded road without knowing its depth can cause serious damage to a vehicle. Floodwater can affect the engine, brakes, electrical systems, and several other important components. I...Read More

Jio Could Debut as India’s Second-Most Valuable Listed Company

October 27, 2026
Jio Could Debut as India’s Second-Most Valuable Listed Company

Mumbai: Jio Platforms could become India's second-most valuable listed company when its shares make their stock market debut on Wednesday. Based on current grey market indications, Jio's market capitalisation could reach approximately ₹12.61 lakh crore, nearly ₹25,700 crore higher than Bharti Airtel's. This could place Jio just behind Reliance Industries in market value. To overtake Airtel, Jio would need to list at around ₹1,342 per share or above. Jio's IPO was priced at ₹1,119 per ...Read More

TARIL to Invest ₹1,250 Crore in Three Greenfield Plants in Gujarat

October 26, 2026
TARIL to Invest ₹1,250 Crore in Three Greenfield Plants in Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Limited (TARIL) has announced an investment of Rs. 1,250 crore to establish three greenfield manufacturing plants at its Chiyada manufacturing complex in Gujarat, according to a company press release. The investment comes as India expands its power infrastructure to meet rising electricity demand, integrate renewable energy and modernise its transmission network. The new facilities will manufacture bushings (OIP, RIP and RIF up to 800 kV), pre...Read More