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Britannia Industries shares rose 4% after the FMCG major reported a more than 14% year-on-year increase in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 591 crore. Despite higher input costs due to geopolitical tensions, the company delivered healthy revenue growth and margin expansion, prompting Nuvama and Nomura to reiterate their ‘Buy’ ratings on the stock.
Indian stock markets opened lower on Friday as oil prices increased. Concerns over Iran potentially closing the Strait of Hormuz impacted investor sentiment. Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv shares led the declines on the Sensex. IT stocks like TCS and Tech Mahindra bucked the trend with gains. Analysts suggest market consolidation is likely before an…
India’s recently introduced closing auction system for stock prices is encountering early challenges, with traders raising alarms over erratic price fluctuations and confusion in the marketplace. In response, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) held discussions with brokerages, reassuring them of the system’s persistence. The lack of engagement from proprietary and high-frequency traders…
The use of conventional gravel at the bottom of pots is less effective for drainage and can lead to increased water retention problems. Modern findings indicate that a minimal barrier at the drainage hole suffices for soil retention. Mixing in materials like perlite and coco peat throughout the soil aids in water circulation, with coco…
Jawaharlal Nehru University has announced the commencement of admissions for its Diploma of Proficiency program. Interested candidates can apply online from August 6 to August 17, 2026. To be eligible, applicants must have completed Class 12, with no upper age restrictions. A provisional merit list is set to be published on August 24, 2026. Final…
LIC shares rose 2.5% after the state-owned insurer reported a 23% year-on-year jump in Q1 standalone net profit to Rs 13,492 crore, while net premium income grew 7% to Rs 1.27 lakh crore. LIC also retained its leadership in the domestic life insurance market, with a 60.1% share of first-year premium income, according to IRDAI…
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South Korean shares swung between gains and losses on Friday as investors assessed the latest U.S. corporate earnings and remained cautious over AI-related spending. Despite recovering from early losses, the KOSPI stayed on track for a third consecutive weekly decline, while foreign investors remained net buyers.
Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority has extended the application deadline for Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026 to August 20, 2026. The fee payment deadline has been revised to August 21. The recruitment aims to fill 572 Village Administrative Officer posts across the General/RPC and Kalyana Karnataka cadres. Eligible Class 12 pass candidates aged…
Patrick Mahomes took a proactive approach to his offseason, devoting seven intensive hours daily to knee rehabilitation at the team’s facility. Coach Andy Reid praised this extraordinary commitment, highlighting how Mahomes’ hard work set an inspiring example for the Kansas City Chiefs roster. His relentless focus on recovery not only underscored his desire to return…