For the full year, S&P expects Ford to report margins of 5.7%, rising to 7.3% in 2027 and 7.8% in 2028. The firm expects Ford to maintain adjusted core profit margins of 7-8% for the next few years. The scaling of its midsize EV platform is also expected to aid margin improvement in 2028. Ford … Read more
India aims to double its coastal and inland waterway freight share to 12% by 2047 and reach one million sea cruise passengers by 2029 through the new Coastal Cargo Promotion Scheme and Cruise Bharat Mission, boosting jobs and infrastructure. India’s Maritime Vision and Growth Targets Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on … Read more
IIM Sambalpur and IAE Bordeaux, France, have launched a unique dual-degree Executive PhD and DBA programme, uniting 50 global senior professionals to tackle modern organisational challenges through rigorous research-based leadership. IIM Sambalpur Partners with IAE Bordeaux for Executive Doctorate The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur, in collaboration with IAE Bordeaux University School of Management, … Read more
Organigram is set to acquire Aurora for C$7.80 per share, a 32.4% premium to the stock’s closing price on Monday. Aurora shareholders are expected to own roughly 35% of the combined company’s equity on a fully diluted basis. The transaction is expected to be completed by January 2027. Organigram edged out Curaleaf’s bid, which was … Read more
A Delhi court acquitted five men of rioting and mosque arson charges, ruling the prosecution failed to prove its case and citing invalid electronic evidence certificates under the Indian Evidence Act. Court Acquits Five in 2020 Delhi Riots Case New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Delhi’s Karkardooma Court has recently acquitted five accused of unlawful … Read more
India continues to engage with Moscow at various levels to secure the release of its nationals who remain recruited in the Russian army, as discussed during a meeting between S Jaishankar and Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the G20 summit. India Presses Moscow on Release of Nationals in Russian Army India continues to raise … Read more
Meta Platforms Inc. is reportedly preparing to test global debt markets with a cross-border investment-grade bond offering targeting a minimum of $20 billion. Meta Platforms Inc. is targeting at least $20 billion in a multi-currency investment-grade bond deal to gauge market appetite amid climbing skepticism over AI expenditures. The company tapped Citigroup Inc. and Morgan … Read more
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discussed the modernisation of Indian armed forces, highlighting a record budget, increased indigenous production, and the strategic adoption of AI and emerging technologies for future battlefield readiness. Rajnath Singh Chairs Consultative Committee Meeting on Defence Modernisation Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of the Ministry of Defence’s Consultative Committee on … Read more
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has challenged Rahul Gandhi to debate at the Congress office, responding to Gandhi’s persistent calls for a face-to-face discussion with PM Modi over allegations regarding foreign interference and financial ties. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Responds to Rahul Gandhi’s Challenge New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant … Read more
Wall Street is divided over whether Apple’s product momentum can keep earnings growing as the company’s cost base rises. TD Cowen said its calendar 2027 EPS estimate of $9.75 remains achievable, citing improving 2-nanometer chip supply and roughly 12% iPhone revenue growth. Apple guided December-quarter gross margin to 45% to 46%, down from 47.9%, on … Read more