GST reforms have boosted consumer spending during the festive season, with an 8.5% increase in sales compared to last year, amounting to ₹6 trillion. Major tax cuts led to increased demand for cars, kitchenware, and other goods, though some businesses faced supply chain disruptions.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/economy/gst-reforms-spark-massive-festive-shopping-spree-sales-hit-rs-6-trillion-as-consumer-spending-jumps-85-11762149984517.html

Tehran plans to build 8 new nuclear power plants with Russia's help to enhance clean energy production, according to the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization.

President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasised the commitment to a peaceful nuclear programme focused on energy, not weapon development.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/iran-to-build-8-nuclear-plants-with-russias-help-says-programme-not-aimed-at-developing-weapons-11762155729274.html

#MintMarkets | Sensex, Nifty 50 end in the green; investors earn ₹2 lakh crore.

10 key highlights from Indian stock market today 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sensex-nifty-50-end-in-the-green-investors-earn-2-lakh-crore-10-key-highlights-from-indian-stock-market-today-11762163777771.html

#MintMarkets | The IPO by Groww's parent, Billionbrains Garage Ventures, comes at a time when the market regulator is looking to tighten the F&O market.

What does Sebi's regulatory overhang mean for broker's public issue? 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/ipo/groww-ipo-to-open-tomorrow-what-does-sebis-regulatory-overhang-mean-for-brokers-public-issue-11762169306898.html

Best Mutual Funds: An annual growth of 20% means that if someone had invested ₹1 lakh in this fund five years ago, it would have grown to ₹2.48 lakh.

Check list 👇
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Trump weighed in on global and domestic flashpoints — from the India-Pakistan conflict and secret nuclear tests by Russia & China to blasting Obama’s legacy.

Here are the top 10 points 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/trump-opens-up-on-india-pak-conflict-russia-china-nuclear-tests-us-shutdown-immigration-more-10-key-points-11762154235141.html

During the process of Mehul Choksi's appeal in the Belgium Supreme Court, Ken Witpas, the public prosecutor at the Court of Appeal in Antwerp said the ‘execution of the extradition is suspended’

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/mehul-choksis-extradition-suspended-amid-fugitive-diamantaires-appeal-in-belgium-supreme-court-11762173215763.html

#MIntMarkets | Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath shared some valuable insights on India's IPO market. 👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/ipo/zerodha-co-founder-nithin-kamath-explains-why-indias-tax-structure-could-be-driving-its-ipo-boom-11762180647038.html

Ratan Tata's Sisters Speak Up: ‘What Is This Fight All About?’ Shireen, Deanna Jejeebhoy Speak With Mint.

Watch 📹
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgjtXi09HIc

India's Women in Blue clinch ICC Women's World Cup 2025 with $4.48M prize at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai! On November 2nd, 2025.

India, South Africa’s Earnings Revealed 🏏
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwXM5hzWoMg

Delhi experiences various challenges and developments, reflecting its dynamic nature and the continuous changes in its urban landscape.

Here's how China fought its pollution crisis in 2013 | Explained 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/delhi-chokes-on-smog-how-china-fought-its-pollution-crisis-in-2013-explained-aqi-air-pollution-cloud-seeding-11762181583402.html

Mint Markets | Stock market today: Trade setup for Nifty 50, Q2 results, Groww IPO to gold prices - 8 stocks to buy

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stock-market-today-trade-setup-for-nifty-50-q2-results-groww-ipo-to-gold-prices-8-stocks-to-buy-11762186439420.html

Renowned coffee chain Starbucks Corp. gave the nod to sell a majority stake of its China business to private equity firm Boyu Capital for $4 billion with the aim to improve its business in the country.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/starbucks-to-sell-60-china-business-to-boyu-capital-for-4-billion-amid-competition-from-local-brands-details-here-11762216778804.html

Three persons have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a college student near Coimbatore International Airport – a case that sparked political outrage, sending shockwaves across the country.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/coimbatore-sexual-assault-case-3-held-for-attacking-college-student-near-airport-shot-in-leg-while-fleeing-11762222046318.html

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has restarted processing applications for both temporary and permanent employment programs, according to the United States' Department of Labor (DOL). This comes after nearly a month-long pause resulting from a federal funding lapse during the US government shutdown.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/h1b-visa-application-processing-resumes-in-us-after-month-long-pause-due-to-government-shutdown-heres-what-we-know-11762222741842.html

Election Commission's SIR in these 12 states and Union Territories with 51 crore voters will conclude on February 7, 2026, with the publication of the final electoral roll.

Here's all you need to know about the SIR which is being conducted from today

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/election-commission-s-2nd-round-of-voter-list-cleanup-sir-begins-today-in-12-states-uts-all-you-need-to-know-11762227263700.html

OpenAI has made its ChatGPT Go plan free for one year in India, a subscription that usually costs ₹399 per month. Here’s how the new offer compares to ChatGPT’s Plus, Business, Pro, and free tiers — and what users actually get with Go.

https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/chatgpt-go-now-free-in-india-how-it-stacks-up-against-plus-pro-and-other-plans-11762233347403.html

Your Aadhar is changing, and you need to be on top of these updates.

Here is everything you need to know 👇
https://www.livemint.com/gadgets-and-appliances/aadhaar-2-0-india-s-digital-id-goes-quantum-with-ai-blockchain-and-next-gen-security-11762248338574.html

#BiharAssemblyElections2025: As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party has fielded 239 candidates, including doctors and educators.

7 top Jan Suraaj candidates to watch out for 👇
https://livemint.com/elections/assembly-elections/prashant-kishor-in-bihar-elections-2025-7-top-jan-suraaj-candidates-to-watch-out-for-11762229218080.html

#MintMarkets | Sensex crashes 500 points, Nifty 50 ends below 25,600; investors lose over ₹2 lakh crore.

10 key highlights 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sensex-crashes-500-points-nifty-50-ends-below-25-600-why-did-the-indian-stock-market-fall-today-10-key-highlights-11762247776210.html