Morning Digest | Exit polls show Congress win in Telangana, Chhattisgarh, but differ over M.P., Rajasthan; GDP surges 7.6% in Q2, goes past RBI forecast; and more
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Exit polls show Congress win in Telangana and Chhattisgarh, but differ over Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan results
Exit polls results revealed after the Telangana Assembly election concluded on Thursday predicted a Congress victory in the State and Chhattisgarh, but differed over the winner in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Mizoram.
High-octane polling for Telangana Assembly ends peacefully
Telangana witnessed relatively peaceful polling on Thursday with no major untoward incidents and the most disappointing factor being low voter turnout compared to the previous elections despite the high-octane campaign.
GDP surges 7.6% in Q2, goes past RBI forecast
Despite a tangible growth downturn in the farm and services sectors as well as consumer spending, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at a higher-than-expected 7.6% in the July to September 2023 quarter, as per initial estimates from the National Statistical Office.
PM Modi arrives in Dubai to attend World Climate Action Summit
HSBC Flash India PMI shows uptick in private sector activity, with rising cost pressures and increased prices for customers.
Rupee rises slightly against US dollar amid geopolitical pressures, foreign outflows, and domestic equities; Brent oil surges.
Sensex and Nifty rebound in early trade driven by value buying, bank stock rally, and positive global cues.
The pandemic-induced downturn marked a turning point for cab drivers in Bengaluru. According to Tanveer Pasha, president, Ola and Uber Drivers’ Association, the number of active cabs in the city has dropped from over 1 lakh before the pandemic to just around 30,000 today.
Amazon will likely face an EU investigation next year into whether it favours its own brand products, said sources.
White House addresses bribery charges against Indian billionaire Adani, expresses confidence in U.S.-India relationship.
NTPC Green Energy IPO oversubscribed by 93% on day 2, raising ₹3,960 crore for renewable energy projects.
Chief Economic Advisor advises India Inc to focus on productivity, R&D, and quality over reliance on weak currency for exports.
Private telcos lost over 1 crore wireless subscribers in September, while BSNL added 8.5 lakh users, refusing to hike tariffs.
Gautam Adani indictment may become a factor in future negotiations between the Adani Group and Bangladesh, energy experts in Dhaka say
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.