Asian Paints Q1 Results: Net profit surges 40% YoY to Rs 1,539 crore

Investors seeking high returns are eyeing stocks with impressive dividend yields. Vedanta leads the pack with a remarkable 12% yield, followed by Gujarat Pipavav Port at 6.7% and ONGC at 5.5%.

Reliance Industries’ promoters increased their stake to 50.48% in the June quarter through market purchases worth an estimated Rs 8,500–9,000 crore. The move signals confidence despite the stock’s weak performance, earnings misses and challenges across retail and oil-to-chemicals businesses.

The Bank of Japan maintained its interest rates at one percent on Friday. This decision came after a two-day meeting concluded by the central bank. One board member voted for a higher rate, seeking a 1.25 percent increase. Governor Kazuo Ueda will explain the policy decision at a news conference. The bank stressed its readiness…