ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri said the company is tackling higher cigarette taxes through calibrated price hikes, product innovation and diversification. ITC will invest Rs 20,000 crore over five years, strengthen FMCG operations and consider an ITC Infotech IPO after achieving scale.

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This has been a banner year for stock listings, thanks largely to AI firms, but the massive size of the operations raises questions about whether the markets can continue to absorb them. AI is also driving the growth in listings by Chinese firms, as well as the tighter restrictions on capital movements amid continued tensions…

Brent crude surged above $100 a barrel after Houthi rebels claimed attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating supply concerns. Rising crude prices intensified inflation fears, lifted bond yields and heightened risks to global energy markets.

Wall Street opened sharply lower as investor sentiment weakened on renewed concerns over heavy AI spending following Big Tech earnings. Rising oil prices tied to escalating Middle East tensions added pressure. Major indices including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq posted steep early losses, reflecting risk-off mood across global markets.

Mahindra Lifespace Developers has achieved a remarkable 67 percent increase in net profit for the June quarter, with total income skyrocketing to Rs 977.54 crore from just Rs 40.61 crore last year. The company is off to a strong start in fiscal year 2027, buoyed by impressive pre-sales growth. With a substantial portfolio of 55.

India’s markets regulator is looking to simplify compliance requirements for portfolio managers, aiming to broaden investment options to encompass overseas securities and unlisted debt. A novel group of portfolio managers will focus on high-net-worth individuals with reduced entry thresholds. The initiative also seeks to enhance the application of derivatives strategies for clients. Stakeholders are encouraged…

Infosys ADRs fell over 4% after the IT major trimmed the upper end of its FY27 revenue growth guidance despite reporting higher June-quarter profit and revenue. Investors remained concerned over weak discretionary demand, slower constant currency growth and cautious client technology spending.

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Indian benchmark indices extended losses for a fourth straight session as rising oil prices, driven by escalating US-Iran tensions, weighed on sentiment. Analysts warned of inflation risks, weaker market momentum and continued volatility, with Nifty facing resistance near the 24,000 level.