Sun Oct 13 08:10:54 UTC 2024: ## Indian Business News: APD-Mart Profits Rise, Bajaj Auto Launches New Bike, and More

**New Delhi, India (October 13, 2024):** The Indian business landscape saw a mix of positive and negative trends this week.

**APD-Mart** reported a **5.8% increase in its net profit** for the second quarter, reaching Rs 659.4 crore. Meanwhile, **Bajaj Auto** is set to **launch a new Pulsar bike** on October 16th, adding excitement to the motorcycle market.

However, the **market capitalization of seven of the top ten most valued firms eroded by Rs 1.22 lakh crore**, with **TCS and Reliance Industries** leading the losses.

**In other news:**

* The Delhi government has **resumed its scrapping drive**, removing older vehicles from the city’s streets.
* Former England captain **Kevin Pietersen criticized Pakistan cricketers** for their lack of proper training.
* **Sonam Kapoor’s stunning Anarkali outfit** by Pakistani designer Zara Shahjahan was a highlight of the Dussehra celebrations.
* Former UK Prime Minister **Boris Johnson praised PM Modi** as a change-maker in his new memoir.

**The world of cricket remains buzzing:**

* **Suryakumar Yadav’s viral video** showing him denying a single to reach his century, along with his “selfless” comment, has become a talking point.
* **Ishan Kishan is expected to return** to the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa.
* **Mumbai Indians are rumored to appoint a T20 World Cup winner** as their bowling coach for IPL 2025.
* **Virat Kohli has left Mumbai for Bengaluru** ahead of the first Test against New Zealand.
* Reports suggest that **Babar Azam could be dropped** from the Pakistan squad for the second England Test.

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