Dubai-based Indian billionaire Balvinder Singh Sahni, jailed for five years for money laundering, had purchased a "D5" vehicle licence plate for AED 33 million (about ₹76 crore). He'd bought another "O9" number plate for ₹56 crore, citing his belief in the lucky number nine. Sahni, who lives in a ₹843-crore Dubai mansion, also purchased a mobile number for ₹10 crore.

Salesforce has announced Agentforce for HR Service. It includes an Employee Portal and HR Service Console, which allows employees to complete regular HR tasks like submitting time-off requests or updating personal details using natural language directly within Slack or the Employee Portal.

India's online video sector could see a revenue loss of $2.4 billion and a decline of 158 million users by 2029 if digital piracy is not controlled, a new study stated. Around 90 million users in India accessed pirated videos in 2024, which resulted in a $1.2-billion revenue loss. Controlling piracy may generate 47,000 new jobs in the sector.

US-based TPG will be acquiring a 35% stake in Serum Institute of India (SII) and German firm SCHOTT Pharma's joint venture (JV) SCHOTT Poonawalla. SII had earlier reportedly agreed to sell around 30-40% stake held by it in SCHOTT Poonwalla to TPG. After the acquisition, SII will retain minority stake while SCHOTT Pharma will maintain 50% ownership in the JV.

India saw a higher number of pre-owned luxury cars being sold compared to new ones in 2024, Business Standard reported citing industry estimates. Around 80,000 pre-owned luxury cars were sold while 50,000 new ones were sold in the same period. The report highlighted India's shift towards utility vehicles as they accounted for 65% of total passenger vehicle sales in 2024.

The Good Bug has raised ₹100 crore in funding led by Susquehanna Asia VC, with continued backing from Fireside Ventures. The funds will fuel R&D, product innovation, and nationwide expansion. With 10 lakh+ users, TGB aims to revolutionise gut health using microbiome science. Its latest GLP-1-based solution tackles obesity and gut issues, strengthening its leadership in India's wellness space.

India and UK have concluded an "ambitious and mutually beneficial" Free Trade Agreement and a Double Contribution Convention, PM Narendra Modi announced. PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer agreed that the agreements will open new opportunities for businesses, strengthen economic linkages and deepen people-to-people ties. They'll also unlock new potential for the countries to jointly develop products.

Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem bagged an international export order of ₹29.95 crore. This order, awarded by an international client, entails the supply of specialty chemicals within the pharma & agro intermediates & specialty chemicals (PASC) category. The delivery of these specialty chemicals is scheduled for November and December 2025, which falls within the third quarter of the financial year 2026.

Novo Energy, a battery making company owned by Volvo Cars, will reportedly cut 50% of its workforce to reduce costs and streamline its operations amid the bankruptcy filed by technology partner Northvolt. Volvo Cars' battery making company Novo Energy had been struggling to maintain its operations at its current pace.

In digital commerce, trust is earned through smooth checkouts, visible reviews, secure payments, and transparent policies. It's not just UX, it's credibility. In a crowded market, how you behave online matters more than what you sell. Trust builds brands, not just technology. Even a small lapse can cost long-term loyalty.