Category: Business News & Economy

State-run oil firms reported combined net losses of ₹18,149 crore in the June quarter. This figure was significantly lower than the government’s initial projection of nearly ₹75,000 crore. Industry executives cited retail price increases and central tax reductions as key cushioning factors. Higher LPG prices also helped offset cooking gas sales losses for these companies….

Economists anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will maintain its current interest rate at 5.25 percent. The central bank is also expected to keep its neutral monetary policy stance for the fourth review. Some economists foresee a potential rate hike in the second half of fiscal year twenty twenty-seven. Inflation forecasts for fiscal year twenty…

Exchanges will change how stock closing prices are decided for F&O stocks. A new closing auction will determine the final price after normal trading ends. This auction aims to reduce the impact of last-minute large orders. Mutual funds will benefit from more efficient execution of their closing trades. Active traders and proprietary desks will see…

Indian equities are expected to extend recent gains in August, supported by foreign fund inflows. Analysts anticipate a continued upward move for the Nifty after recent consolidation periods. Foreign institutional investors have turned positive, marking their first net purchases since February. While geopolitical uncertainties remain, the unwinding of AI trade is seen as positive. Select…

Markets extended their winning streak on Friday, supported by encouraging quarterly business updates. Nifty strengthened its bullish structure by surpassing the 200-day EMA, positioning for further gains. ITC reported a net profit drop while revenue rose, and Maruti Suzuki saw a net profit decline. Sun Pharma reported net profit growth, and PNB has no immediate…

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Muthoot Finance reported a 25% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit to Rs 2,550 crore for the June quarter, driven by robust growth in its gold loan business. The company also announced a leadership transition, with Alexander George Muthoot set to take over as managing director from October 1, subject to shareholder approval.

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank reported a net loss of Rs 34 crore for the June quarter, marking its fifth consecutive quarterly loss, as elevated asset quality stress continued to weigh on its performance. While the loss narrowed significantly on lower provisions, the lender’s gross non-performing assets remained high at 6.1%.

Assetz Ltd, a prominent Bengaluru-based real estate developer, has embarked on its journey towards an initial public offering by submitting its preliminary documentation. The firm aims to secure around Rs 1,200 crore as it ventures into public markets. With ambitious plans for land acquisition and a keen interest in expanding to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region,…

Investors are becoming more selective about AI-linked stocks, rewarding companies such as Microsoft and Amazon for showing clear returns from their investments while penalising Meta and Alphabet for rising spending and weaker cash flows. Despite strong earnings growth across the US and Europe, European equities have outperformed as gains broaden beyond technology into financials, energy…