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The Nifty index approaches a crucial resistance marker at 23,200 ahead of trading sessions on November 2. Investors and market participants are closely watching whether bullish momentum can successfully push the benchmark past the 24,000 threshold.
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Precious metals suffered steep losses in October due to mounting inflation concerns, rising energy prices, and expectations of higher US interest rates. Silver experienced the heaviest monthly drop at 19.17%, trailed by platinum at 16.65% and gold at 7.23%.
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Electric car sales in India nearly doubled year-on-year to reach 35,777 units in October, elevating passenger vehicle market share to 7% from 3.2% previously. Tata Motors secured the top spot with a 40.7% market share, trailed by Mahindra at 23.7%, supported by expanding charging networks and high fuel costs.
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The Indian Navy secured the Murugappa Gold Cup title after prevailing over opponents in a tense penalty shootout. The victory highlights the team's competitive resilience in the prestigious domestic hockey tournament.
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India's luxury car market is showing a strong preference for exclusivity, with JLR India reporting that 15 out of 18 vehicles in its Rs 5-crore Range Rover SV Sawai Collection are already pre-booked. The automaker is scaling up its bespoke personalisation services and plans to launch two electric Range Rover models in 2027.
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Recent legal analyses explore intellectual property disputes such as Mondelez vs Aldi and Lululemon vs Costco, focusing on trade dress protections, product imitations, and the Lanham Act. These cases highlight how brand owners are confronting the rising private-label economy in court.
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Financial markets experienced notable shifts over the past month as crude oil prices continued upward while treasury yields declined. This divergence suggests market participants may be increasingly hedging against risks of an artificial intelligence sector correction rather than immediate inflation.
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The NCLAT Delhi has upheld a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, ruling that an unrefunded advance payment for goods constitutes an operational debt. This decision reinforces legal interpretations regarding financial liabilities arising from commercial supply agreements.
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The Pune bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal has ruled that an inactive or non-operational Form GSTR-2 does not eliminate the statutory liability to pay interest. Tax professionals and businesses must note that procedural system limitations do not override underlying interest dues on delayed payments. This decision clarifies compliance obligations under indirect tax laws.
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Propane supplies have resumed in Morbi, with Varmora operating 80 percent of its plants on the fuel at 92 rupees per SCM. However, rising fuel costs and limited visibility are threatening the recovery of ceramic manufacturers, as highlighted by Kajaria. Industry players face ongoing margin pressures due to volatile energy pricing.
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The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal in Ahmedabad has ruled in favor of Axis Bank in multiple legal disputes concerning Section 14A, employee stock options, capital gains, and foreign tax credits. This comprehensive favorable order provides significant relief to the institution regarding past direct tax assessments. Tax professionals should examine the implications for corporate tax planning.
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For professionals: Review ongoing corporate litigation files to determine if similar direct tax disputes involving Axis Bank can be supported by this Ahmedabad tribunal precedent. · Ensure robust documentation for Section 14A disallowances, employee stock option plan expenses, capital gains computations, and foreign tax credit claims. · Advise banking and corporate clients on the judicial interpretation surrounding these specific direct tax provisions.
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Recent VAHAN data reveals that festive car registrations neared 5 lakh units despite a slight dip in electric vehicle penetration. Meanwhile, two-wheeler registrations exceeded 23 lakh units, with electric two-wheelers reaching a monthly peak for 2026. This data highlights strong consumer demand during the festive period across traditional and electric segments.
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