Midcap, small cap outperform large caps on margins amid rising input costs

Large-cap firms saw operating margins contract significantly year-on-year. Mid- and small-cap companies experienced lesser margin contractions amid rising costs. These smaller firms also achieved higher revenue and net profit growth rates. Large-cap companies reported modest net profit growth, the slowest in seven quarters. Overall, aggregate operating margins for India Inc. declined.

8th Pay Commission: Can Level 5 employees get up to Rs 15,800/month extra HRA under 8th CPC?

Employee associations are advocating for increased House Rent Allowance (HRA) rates for central government employees, aiming to tackle escalating rental prices in metropolitan areas. These suggestions have been forwarded to the 8th Pay Commission for evaluation. If accepted, Level 1-5 employees could see considerable boosts in their monthly HRA. The definitive report from the 8th…

ESDS Software Solution shares to list today: GMP signals 56% listing gains

The IPO, which was open for subscription from August 28 to September 1, received an overwhelming response across investor categories. Overall, the issue was subscribed 135.88 times. Retail investors subscribed 39.64 times their allotted portion, while Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) bid for 192.94 times the shares reserved for them. Demand was strongest among Qualified Institutional Buyers…