Smartworks adds incremental contracted revenue of Rs 235 cr

A Mint analysis of BSE 500 companies, based on unaudited results and including proposed dividends, showed that aggregate payouts rose 8.2% year-on-year to ₹5.13 trillion in FY26, slowing from an 11.9% increase in FY25, when payouts stood at ₹4.74 trillion.

Vedanta Aluminium, Hindalco and NALCO fell as aluminium prices retreated after Norsk Hydro resumed Alunorte refinery production, easing supply shortage concerns.

The Arkabutla Lake project was initiated in response to the catastrophic Mississippi River flood of 1927, which necessitated the relocation of Coldwater town to create a new reservoir. Completed in 1943, the dam has since played a vital role in flood control. Today, it has transformed into a cherished recreational area while prioritizing habitat conservation,…