A look at the headlines in this sector right now:

  1. Tata Steel’s Canadian arm announces Rs 875-crore mining partnership with Quebec government: The company said the investment showed the regional administration’s ‘co-operation in supporting sustainable development’.
  2. Gold prices drop despite lakhs celebrating Dhanteras today: While weak global cues led to the decline in the cost of the precious metal, it saw a rise of Rs 4,360 (16.6%) from that during the festival last year.
  3. Amazon acquires Westland publishers: The e-commerce major said the move will allow authors signed by the company 'to grow their physical and digital book businesses'.
  4. Twitter is shutting down the Vine app as growth slows and lay-offs mount: The video service said users' content would not be deleted and that they could still download it or access it through the website.
  5. Royal Enfield to invest Rs 600 crore in its two-wheeler business next financial year: the flagship company of Eicher Motors will set up its third plant in Vallam Vadagal near Chennai.
  6. Grasim Industries posts 50% rise in Q2: The company said their net profit shot up after better operational performance.
  7. Sensex and Nifty make marginal gains on second consecutive day: The Bombay Stock Exchange saw as many as 1,557 shares rise and 1,088 drop.