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Marico Q2 Profit Rises 31% with 200-Bps Margin Expansion

Marico reported a 31% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 550 crore for Q2 FY27, surpassing market estimates of Rs 420 crore. Consolidated revenue grew 13% to Rs 3,897 crore but fell short of the Rs 3,974 crore forecast. EBITDA increased 26.6% to Rs 709 crore. Operational margins expanded by 200 basis points to 18.2%, up from 16.2% last year. The domestic business remained the largest revenue contributor.

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Orry Reveals Fallout With Sara Ali Khan Over Broken Friendship

Orry discussed his fallout with actress Sara Ali Khan on the show Double Date, explaining their friendship ended because she disappeared when he needed her most. He said they were childhood friends and he supported her during tough times, but she did not reciprocate. Orry also mentioned his strained relationship with Sara's mother, Amrita Singh, saying their friendship can't be fixed without an apology.

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Mumbai Mayor Criticizes Dia Mirza Over Pollution-Free Diwali Video

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde strongly criticized Bollywood actress Dia Mirza for her video promoting a pollution-free Diwali. Tawde stated that Hindus do not need to be taught how to celebrate their festival. She also questioned Dia Mirza's profile and linked her stance to opposition against Hindutva, sparking political controversy in Maharashtra.

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Vijesh Rajan and Yashoda Parthasarthy Discuss Making 'Aakhri Ride'

Writer-director duo Vijesh Rajan and Yashoda Parthasarthy talk about their short film 'Aakhri Ride'. They researched by speaking with cab drivers and aimed to balance horror and comedy while maintaining sensitivity in the story.

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Delhi-NCR Pollution Rises, GRAP-2 to Be Implemented

Due to rising pollution in Delhi-NCR, the second phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-2) will be implemented after the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 300. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) decided this in a meeting, with an official order to follow soon. On Monday, Delhi's average AQI reached 324, marking the worst air quality in nine months, with areas like Jahangirpuri, Rohini, and Punjabi Bagh recording 'severe' pollution levels.

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Reliance Industries Shares Rise 8.1% After Strong Q2 Results

Reliance Industries shares surged 8.1%, becoming the top gainer on the Nifty after reporting strong Q2 results. The company’s Oil-to-Chemicals (O2C) segment performed robustly despite global geopolitical tensions, boosting investor confidence. Analysts recommend buying at current levels with a target price of ₹1,450 and a stop loss at ₹1,180, highlighting potential for further upside.

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