Below the Line - The HinduBusinessLineSENSEX 83,216.28 -94.73NIFTY 25,492.30 -17.40CRUDEOIL 5,304.00+ 42.00GOLD 121,071.00+ 458.00SILVER 147,724.00+ 655.00SENSEX 83,216.28 -94.73NIFTY 25,492.30 -17.40NIFTY 25,492.30 -17.40CRUDEOIL 5,304.00+ 42.00CRUDEOIL 5,304.00+ 42.00GOLD 121,071.00+ 458.00'; } document.getElementById("lgdv").innerHTML = htmlElements; } function numberformat(i) { return Number(parseFloat(i).toFixed(2)).toLocaleString('en', { minimumFractionDigits: 2 }) } async function gatherResponse(response) { const { headers } = response; const contentType = headers.get('content-type') || ''; if (contentType.includes('application/json')) { return await response.json() } return response.text(); } function getWidth() { if (Math.max(document.body.scrollWidth,document.documentElement.scrollWidth,document.body.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.clientWidth) > 991) { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "none"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "block"; } else { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "none"; } } getWidth();]]>Indian money background. Cash. One hundred and five hundred Indian banknotes Seamless pattern. Design for a poster, business project, textiles, wallpaper. | Photo Credit: rvimagesDeveloping cold feetTwo US-based banks which were conducting a preliminary due diligence of a privately-owned lender in India — just coming out of a crisis and rebuilding itself — have dropped plans to acquire stake as investigations into the bank are still ongoing. Reserve Bank of India is keen to get stable foreign investors in Indian banks — patient capital, that is. According to sources, a large Japanese bank, that lost out on some prospective deals in the sector, is waiting patiently for things to settle before making a move.All work and no playAt the Indian Game Developer Conference in Chennai, the head of a popular mobile game studio was asked about his favourite game right now. The answer was unexpected, to say the least — he has not really played for fun in years with the ‘business side of things’ taking much of his time.Anthem goof-upAt a function in which Tamil Nadu Industry Minister TRB Raaja was the Chief Guest, the organisers played the National Anthem, but it started from the second line.The Minister asked the organisers to replay it from the beginning. After the National Anthem, the MC thanked the audience and asked them to sit for the function to proceed.But the minister did not sit, was upset and told the organisers to play the Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu (State Anthem) immediately after the National Anthem, and it was played. When he spoke, he told the audience Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu must be played at public functions in the State.Revanth unfilteredA Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana, is known for his unfiltered talk. No surprises then that at the “meet the press” interaction held on Sunday, the CM was at his flamboyant best, particularly as it was the last day of campaigning for the Jubilee Hills assembly by-elections. At the interaction, he took a dig at Union Minister G Kishan Reddy for not supporting Telangana’s development and playing the “Gujarat Gulam” role.Playing to the gallery, he was also quick to remember the political heroes of Hyderabad.Stating that Congress will rule the Telangana for a decade (until 2034), Reddy recalled the services of popular Congress leader P Janardhan Reddy who fought for Krishna water for the drinking water needs of Hyderabad during N Chandrababu Naidu’s rule and quenched the thirst of the twin cities.Safe with dogsWhile directives are coming about removing stray dogs, efforts are underway to create public awareness.HyCan 2025, a premier pet show, has partnered with the Government of Telangana and GHMC to launch “Safe With Dogs”, a campaign designed to reduce fear, build understanding, and promote responsible pet ownership.The initiative aims to make Hyderabad a truly dog-friendly and safe city, where people and pets can co-exist harmoniously.GHMC will invite pet-friendly cafés, shops, and establishments to take part in educational workshops at HyCan, where they will learn about responsible pet care and dog safety, earn a GHMC-endorsed certificate, and a “Safe With Dogs” sticker at their premises as a mark of commitment.Published on November 10, 2025Sign into Unlock benefits!Access 10 free stories per monthAccess to comment on every storySign up/Manage to our newslettersGet notified by email for early preview to new features, discounts & offers${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }