--- title: "Business News India, 1 Nov 2026: Top Stories | AllIndia.news" description: "Business News India from Sunday 1 November 2026: the day's top business stories from leading newsrooms, each linked to its source." url: "https://allindia.news/2026/11/01/economy/index.md" canonical: "https://allindia.news/2026/11/01/economy/" published: "2026-11-01T00:00:02+05:30" updated: "2026-11-01T23:30:01+05:30" section: "Business" date: "2026-11-01" language: "en-IN" site: "AllIndia.news" --- # Business: Sunday 1 November 2026 40 stories. Cite the publisher using original_url. ### PNB union seeks audit of 10,500 branches after ₹11.24 cr fraud, multiple suspensions; warns against ‘knee-jerk’ action - Source: Mint - Published: 1 November 2026, 23:24 IST (2026-11-01T23:24+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/4ac892bd3588 - original_url: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/pnb-union-seeks-audit-of-10-500-branches-after-11-24-cr-fraud-multiple-suspensions-warns-against-knee-jerk-action-11793550416012.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/4ac892bd3588-l.webp The Punjab National Bank's union has urged the management to audit all 10,500 branches and examine staffing, training, security and management oversight after alleged fraud at its Greater Noida branch. Details here. ### Diesel sales surged 11.7%, petrol 3.1% in October - Source: The Economic Times - Published: 1 November 2026, 22:43 IST (2026-11-01T22:43+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/6c6ebcad005e - original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/diesel-sales-surged-11-7-petrol-3-1-in-october/articleshow/135433340.cms - Image: https://allindia.news/img/6c6ebcad005e-l.webp ### Ramayana Advance Bookings: Nitesh Tiwari's Magnum Opus Sees Pickup In Pre-Release Ticket Sales - Source: NDTV Profit - Published: 1 November 2026, 22:57 IST (2026-11-01T22:57+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/a0777a5fba0c - original_url: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/entertainment-cinema-bollywood-movie-ramayana-part-1-advance-bookings-ranbit-kapoor-yash-sai-pallavi-nitesh-tiwari-film-pre-release-ticket-sales-12267627#publisher=newsstand Four days before release, Ramayana has grossed Rs 36.68 crore in advance bookings across India, including block seats, with Hindi markets leading demand. ### Affle 3i To Acquire Israel's Perion Network For $420M In All-Cash Deal: What Will Shareholders Get? - Source: NDTV Profit - Published: 1 November 2026, 22:28 IST (2026-11-01T22:28+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/75cb88c5d7ab - original_url: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/affle-3i-to-acquire-israel-s-perion-network-for-420m-in-all-cash-deal-what-will-shareholders-get-12268227#publisher=newsstand Affle 3i will acquire all outstanding shares of Perion Network at $11.70 per share. The all-cash transaction values Perion's equity at approximately $420 million, or Rs 3,986 crore. ### What day is Thanksgiving? Check weather forecast - Source: The Economic Times - Published: 1 November 2026, 22:13 IST (2026-11-01T22:13+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/a58752662f02 - original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/what-day-is-thanksgiving-2026-old-farmers-almanac-forecasts-rain-snow-and-sunshine-across-us-for-holiday-week/articleshow/135432419.cms - Image: https://allindia.news/img/a58752662f02-l.webp ### Coal India’s production increases 19% as mining recovers after monsoon slump - Source: The Hindu - Published: 1 November 2026, 22:06 IST (2026-11-01T22:06+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/a04dce3af154 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/coal-indias-production-increases-19-as-mining-recovers-after-monsoon-slump/article71652572.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/a04dce3af154-l.webp In a statement, the Coal India said, “The achievement assumes greater significance in view of the need to augment coal stocks at thermal power plants amid rising power demand.” ### Electric car sales nearly double in October - Source: The Economic Times - Published: 1 November 2026, 21:50 IST (2026-11-01T21:50+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/80ac50e6f1d1 - original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/renewables/electric-car-sales-nearly-double-in-october/articleshow/135432034.cms - Image: https://allindia.news/img/80ac50e6f1d1-l.webp New Delhi: Sales of electric cars in the Indian market almost doubled to 35,777 units last month from a year earlier, according to vehicle registration data from the government’s Vahan portal, indicating an increasing shift among consumers to electric amid high fuel prices.EV… ### India’s luxury car buyers are paying a premium - Source: The Economic Times - Published: 1 November 2026, 21:40 IST (2026-11-01T21:40+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/2d35c55183e3 - original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/cars-uvs/indias-luxury-car-buyers-are-paying-a-premium-for-exclusivity-says-jlr-india-md/articleshow/135431818.cms - Image: https://allindia.news/img/2d35c55183e3-l.webp ### 'Prepared to defend ourselves if US attacks:' Iran - Source: The Economic Times - Published: 1 November 2026, 21:04 IST (2026-11-01T21:04+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/e1851bb88a24 - original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/prepared-to-defend-ourselves-if-us-attacks-says-representative-of-irans-supreme-leader-in-india/articleshow/135431172.cms - Image: https://allindia.news/img/e1851bb88a24-l.webp ### Reliance Industries Hits Record Q2 Profits on O2C and Jio Strength - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 1 November 2026, 20:52 IST (2026-11-01T20:52+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/6ad6163f4281 - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116893528089317878 The conglomerate reported gross revenue of ₹3,62,268 crore, up 27.8% year-on-year, EBITDA of ₹62,409 crore, up 23.9%, and net profit of ₹29,550 crore, up 33.8%, beating analyst expectations. ### Government Bond Yields May Ease To 6.75%-7% By March 2027 Despite Potential RBI Rate Hike: Report - Source: NDTV Profit - Published: 1 November 2026, 20:46 IST (2026-11-01T20:46+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/ee8d993f4d38 - original_url: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/economy/government-bond-yields-may-ease-to-6-75-7-by-march-2027-despite-potential-rbi-rate-hike-report-12267964#publisher=newsstand SBI Research estimates an excess supply of around Rs 1.52 lakh crore in the Indian government bond market. ### Kia India Posts Record October Sales; Dispatches Rise 13% YoY - Source: NDTV Profit - Published: 1 November 2026, 20:33 IST (2026-11-01T20:33+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/a5418e93891f - original_url: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/kia-india-posts-record-october-sales-dispatches-rise-13-yoy-12267906#publisher=newsstand The record October performance was supported by positive festive-season sentiment. ### Nifty 50 Rebounds to 23,053 in Sharp Weekly Gain - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 1 November 2026, 20:13 IST (2026-11-01T20:13+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/b4576fc7288e - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116902451857309872 The index tested support around 22,200 multiple times this year, forming a base similar to prior lows in 2024, 2025, and October 2026. ### VBJ to look at going public in 3 to 4 years - Source: The Hindu - Published: 1 November 2026, 21:03 IST (2026-11-01T21:03+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/10bad51c7d6d - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/vbj-to-look-at-going-public-in-3-to-4-years/article71653688.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/10bad51c7d6d-l.webp ### DivyaSree Developers, HDFC Capital partner to set up ₹1,500 crore residential platform - Source: Mint - Published: 1 November 2026, 21:00 IST (2026-11-01T21:00+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/a0a3e40ffe60 - original_url: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/divyasree-hdfc-capital-rs-1500-crore-residential-platform-11793500076141.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/a0a3e40ffe60-l.webp The partnership aims to build a ₹6,750 crore development pipeline over the next three to four years as the commercial property developer accelerates its residential expansion across major Indian cities. ### Devyani-Sapphire Merger Gets CCI Nod: KFC India, Pizza Hut Ops Unify Under QSR Powerhouse - Source: NDTV Profit - Published: 1 November 2026, 20:58 IST (2026-11-01T20:58+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/4cb9011d64b7 - original_url: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/devyani-sapphire-merger-gets-cci-nod-kfc-india-pizza-hut-ops-unify-under-qsr-powerhouse-12267927#publisher=newsstand The CCI clears the proposed merger, bringing the KFC and Pizza Hut franchise operations of both companies under a common corporate structure, subject to other regulatory formalities. ### Aadarsha Kutumbam Box Office Collection Day 3: Venkatesh Film Soars On Opening Weekend - Source: NDTV Profit - Published: 1 November 2026, 20:47 IST (2026-11-01T20:47+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/3127551d26ae - original_url: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/entertainment-cinema-tollywood-movie-aadarsha-kutumbam-house-no-47-box-office-collection-day-3-venkatesh-telugu-film-opening-weekend-sunday-earnings-12267891#publisher=newsstand A Telugu family entertainer, Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 is directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by Haarika & Hassine Creations. ### Festive fever drives Oct car sales to record high - Source: The Economic Times - Published: 1 November 2026, 20:48 IST (2026-11-01T20:48+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/699365e746c4 - original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/cars-uvs/festive-dispatches-drive-october-car-sales-to-record-high/articleshow/135430795.cms - Image: https://allindia.news/img/699365e746c4-l.webp ### 3 Las Vegas counties brace for more rain, floods - Source: The Economic Times - Published: 1 November 2026, 20:47 IST (2026-11-01T20:47+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/555c2511719e - original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/las-vegas-flash-flooding-light-to-moderate-rain-to-continue-through-sunday-morning-as-clark-lincoln-and-mohave-counties-face-highest-rainfall/articleshow/135430656.cms - Image: https://allindia.news/img/555c2511719e-l.webp ### Why did Amazon cut 250 jobs in its devices unit despite new product launches? What employees were told - Source: Mint - Published: 1 November 2026, 20:14 IST (2026-11-01T20:14+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/9a8df2122c38 - original_url: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/why-did-amazon-cut-250-jobs-in-its-devices-unit-despite-new-product-launches-what-employees-were-told-11793540782696.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/9a8df2122c38-l.webp Amazon has cut up to 250 jobs in its devices and services division, mainly affecting software development roles. The company cited efficiency and changes to its product plans, while employees were informed through early morning texts and emails. ### Honda Cars India’s October sales fall 23% - Source: The Economic Times - Published: 1 November 2026, 20:00 IST (2026-11-01T20:00+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/50dbb902b4a0 - original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/cars-uvs/honda-cars-indias-october-sales-fall-23-as-exports-plunge-88/articleshow/135429671.cms - Image: https://allindia.news/img/50dbb902b4a0-l.webp ### Apax co-CEO bets on India’s AI strengths, eyes faster investment - Source: Mint - Published: 1 November 2026, 20:12 IST (2026-11-01T20:12+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/75d0a309b316 - original_url: https://www.livemint.com/companies/indias-ai-strengths-to-spur-faster-investment-says-apax-co-ceo-mitch-truwit-11793277398310.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/75d0a309b316-l.webp Apax Partners has invested about $4 billion in India and returned more than $10 billion to investors. ### FPIs pull out ₹34,843 crore from Indian equities in October, but turn net buyers end of the month - Source: The Hindu - Published: 1 November 2026, 19:51 IST (2026-11-01T19:51+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/f544e26da224 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/business/markets/fpis-pull-out-34843-crore-from-indian-equities-in-october-but-turn-net-buyers-end-of-the-month/article71653063.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/f544e26da224-l.webp The recent improvement in flows signals a shift in near term sentiment, but one week of buying does not necessarily indicate a sustained reversal, market experts say ### Sebi plans AI-based surveillance of inactive firms - Source: The Economic Times - Published: 1 November 2026, 18:49 IST (2026-11-01T18:49+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/1c03c188f096 - original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/market-regulator-plans-ai-based-surveillance-of-such-firms/articleshow/135428476.cms - Image: https://allindia.news/img/1c03c188f096-l.webp ### Digi Yatra starts trials for overseas flights - Source: The Economic Times - Published: 1 November 2026, 19:09 IST (2026-11-01T19:09+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/3d6d8fe0a08f - original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/digi-yatra-starts-international-passenger-trials-at-seven-airports-on-select-air-india-indigo-flights/articleshow/135428793.cms - Image: https://allindia.news/img/3d6d8fe0a08f-l.webp ### NYC Marathon: Why runners start at different times - Source: The Economic Times - Published: 1 November 2026, 18:57 IST (2026-11-01T18:57+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/7e2955292e5f - original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/where-can-i-watch-the-nyc-marathon-2026-why-50000-runners-wont-start-the-race-at-the-same-time/articleshow/135428405.cms - Image: https://allindia.news/img/7e2955292e5f-l.webp ### Amul launches high-protein cubes: How to buy online, 25 g protein at just ₹80; 150 calories, 38 gm pack in 5 flavours - Source: Mint - Published: 1 November 2026, 19:00 IST (2026-11-01T19:00+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/70dd60b30f4e - original_url: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/amul-launches-high-protein-cubes-how-to-buy-online-25-g-protein-at-just-80-150-calories-38-gm-pack-in-5-flavours-11793538068954.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/70dd60b30f4e-l.webp Amul has launched high-protein cubes, a savoury snack offering 25g of protein and 150 calories per 38g pack. Check details of the new product here. ### Liverpool Vs Arsenal Live Streaming: Likely Lineups; How To Watch Premier League Match On TV, Online In India? - Source: NDTV Profit - Published: 1 November 2026, 19:00 IST (2026-11-01T19:00+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/66c85ec66d0f - original_url: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/sports/liverpool-vs-arsenal-live-streaming-likely-lineups-how-to-watch-premier-league-match-on-tv-online-in-india-12261581#publisher=newsstand Liverpool will host defending champions Arsenal in a crucial Premier League encounter at Anfield on Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about the match, including live streaming and telecast details in India. ### Who is Deepali Masirkar of ONGC? IPS, London School of Economics alumna, now Executive Director-Chief Security - Source: Mint - Published: 1 November 2026, 19:00 IST (2026-11-01T19:00+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/351394c9c8e9 - original_url: https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/who-is-deepali-masirkar-of-ongc-ips-london-school-of-economics-alumna-now-executive-director-chief-security-11793537948433.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/351394c9c8e9-l.webp Masirkar is a 2008-batch IPS officer of the Nagaland cadre. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from St Francis College, affiliated with Osmania University in Hyderabad, and an LLB degree from Mumbai University. ### October Auto Sales Live Updates: Eicher Motors' October Sales Rise 7%; Exports Jump 47% - Source: NDTV Profit - Published: 1 November 2026, 18:37 IST (2026-11-01T18:37+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/b4ed29332779 - original_url: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/october-auto-sales-live-updates-hyundai-clocks-highest-ever-total-monthly-sales-m-m-eicher-in-focus-12266245#publisher=newsstand Automakers release October sales figures, offering clues on festive demand, rural consumption, export growth and industry trends. ### Domestic PV dispatches cross five-lakh units mark in October on strong festive demand - Source: The Hindu - Published: 1 November 2026, 18:53 IST (2026-11-01T18:53+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/279690885186 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/domestic-pv-dispatches-cross-five-lakh-units-mark-in-october-on-strong-festive-demand/article71652936.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/279690885186-l.webp Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales in October are estimated in the range of 5.25-5.3 lakh units, against 4.6 lakh units in October 2025; this should represent growth of around 13-15% year-on-year despite a high base in the year-ago period. ### Maruti flags mounting shipping disruptions in West Asia, but exports resilient - Source: Mint - Published: 1 November 2026, 18:34 IST (2026-11-01T18:34+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/29cc7e14ebc0 - original_url: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/maruti-suzuki-west-asia-shipping-exports-automobiles-11793535057977.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/29cc7e14ebc0-l.webp The challenges come even as Maruti Suzuki’s exports jumped 59.3% in October, suggesting room for further growth once the conflict eases. ### RaGa acting at behest of foreign powers: Nabin - Source: The Economic Times - Published: 1 November 2026, 18:04 IST (2026-11-01T18:04+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/f6efed064211 - original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/rahul-gandhi-acting-at-behest-of-foreign-powers-bjp-chief-nitin-nabin-attacks-congress-over-delhi-rally/articleshow/135427604.cms - Image: https://allindia.news/img/f6efed064211-l.webp ### Heidi Klum's Halloween dress has a hidden message - Source: The Economic Times - Published: 1 November 2026, 18:14 IST (2026-11-01T18:14+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/580edec7b0ff - original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/heidi-klum-halloween-costume-2026-supermodels-bloody-severed-hand-look-hides-a-sweet-tribute-to-husband-tom-kaulitz/articleshow/135427644.cms - Image: https://allindia.news/img/580edec7b0ff-l.webp ### Binance resumes bitcoin, ether withdrawals after recovering 95% of $6.3 billion in crypto theft; check details - Source: Mint - Published: 1 November 2026, 18:12 IST (2026-11-01T18:12+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/286465f4a239 - original_url: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/binance-resumes-bitcoin-ether-withdrawals-after-recovering-95-of-6-3-billion-in-crypto-theft-check-details-11793533925706.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/286465f4a239-l.webp Binance resumed withdrawals for 15 cryptocurrencies in phase 1 after using its own funds to cover about 95% of the $6.3 billion stolen in a heist. Details here. ### India’s coal imports decline 5.83% in August - Source: The Hindu - Published: 1 November 2026, 18:09 IST (2026-11-01T18:09+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/b0399d2ce26f - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/indias-coal-imports-decline-583-in-august/article71652641.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/b0399d2ce26f-l.webp According to a statement from the Coal Ministry, the decline was primarily led by the power sector whose imports during the reported period declined 6.4% overall. ### Listed hotel chains, developers line up nearly 10,000 room signings in October - Source: Mint - Published: 1 November 2026, 18:10 IST (2026-11-01T18:10+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/c1181f8c79c5 - original_url: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/listed-hotel-chains-developers-line-up-nearly-10-000-room-signings-in-october-11793362100109.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/c1181f8c79c5-l.webp Lemon Tree, IHCL and Brigade led expansion signings this month as operators are targeting tier 3, 4 cities, airport hubs and emerging leisure markets ### Karnataka to mandate state flag at private firms - Source: The Economic Times - Published: 1 November 2026, 17:16 IST (2026-11-01T17:16+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/e5f4ec68ae0a - original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/karnataka-to-mandate-display-of-state-flag-at-private-firms-amid-local-jobs-row/articleshow/135426183.cms - Image: https://allindia.news/img/e5f4ec68ae0a-l.webp ### Festive sales drive a surprise for Kia India - Source: The Economic Times - Published: 1 November 2026, 17:11 IST (2026-11-01T17:11+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/0e5b627cce58 - original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/auto-news/kia-india-clocks-highest-ever-monthly-sales-of-33462-units-in-october-up-13-22/articleshow/135426096.cms - Image: https://allindia.news/img/0e5b627cce58-l.webp ### Central Government Releases ₹1.09 Lakh Crore Tax Devolution to States Ahead of Diwali - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 1 November 2026, 17:23 IST (2026-11-01T17:23+05:30) - Section: Business - Link: https://allindia.news/s/c3e5c68eb954 - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116860133741674846 This second advance payment this financial year builds on regular monthly transfers, driven by strong economic activity and high tax collections.