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July 28 (Reuters) - Brown & Brown (BRO.N), opens new tab posted a rise in second-quarter profit on Monday as the insurance broker benefited from higher commissions and fees driven by growing demand. Insurance spending has continued to grow, even as businesses and individuals pull back in other areas, driven by efforts to guard against climate-related disasters and emerging risks such as cyber threats. The sector's resilience stems from its role as a financial safeguard, making it less sensitive
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to embark on 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Rohtas district on August 17 to register a protest against how the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was being conducted in the state. This comes at a time when the Opposition is ratcheting up its protest against the SIR and casting aspersions on the integrity of elections. AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP KC Venugopal held a meeting with the INDIA bloc leaders at Sasaram in Rohtas district on Wednesday and reviewed preparations for Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bi ...Read More >
Stocktwits - Wealth services and brokerage firm Anand Rathi Wealth (BO:ANAA) kicked off fiscal 26 with solid first-quarter earnings. After market hours on Thursday, the company reported a 27.4% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹93.91 crore, while revenue from operations surged 23.4% to ₹274 crore. The stock surged over 5% at open on Friday. It is among the top 5 most trending stocks on Stocktwits. From a technical perspective, Anand Rathi is showing strong bullish undertones on the charts, noted SEBI-registered analyst Rajneesh Sharma. Anand Rathi stock closed at ₹2,119.80 on Thursday ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) on Thursday reported a 4 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 325 crore in the first quarter ended June 2025. The company had earned a net profit of Rs 313 crore in the same quarter a year ago. The company's total income rose to Rs 619 crore as against Rs 418 crore in the June quarter of the previous year, JFSL said in a regulatory filing. During the period, interest income doubled to Rs 363 crore as against Rs 162 crore in the same quarter a year ago. Total expenses increased significantly to Rs 261 crore from Rs 79 c ...Read More >
Indian Hotels Share Price 2025: Seven leading brokerages have reviewed the performance of the company and have come up with the latest ratings and share price target. Indian Hotels Share Price 2025 , IHCL Share Price Target: Tata Group-owned Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) on Thursday reported a 26.56 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 329.32 crore in the first quarter of FY26. The country's biggest hospitality player posted a net profit of Rs 260.19 crore in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. Its total income from operations stood at Rs 2,102.17 c ...Read More >
Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's Thamma continues its record-breaking spree worldwide. Check out day 4 box office update! Maddock Films' production Thamma is all set to enter the 100 crore club at the worldwide box office. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, the romantic horror comedy continues its spree of success, as it has surpassed Baaghi 4 and other Bollywood biggies of 2025. Scroll below for the day 4 global update! A strong overseas run! Thamma has accumulated 1 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Antique Stock Broking on Tuesday initiated coverage on Adani Power Limited (APL) with a 'Buy' rating, setting a target price of Rs 187 per share. With the stock currently trading around Rs 144, the brokerage sees an upside potential of about 30 per cent, driven by strong earnings visibility, large capacity expansion plans and improving balance sheet strength. In its report, Antique said Adani Power is entering a multi-year earnings upcycle, supported by a sharp increase in capacity and rising power demand in India. The company plans to expand its installed ...Read More >
New Delhi: Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani and the first among three siblings to be appointed Executive Director on flagship Reliance Industries, will be paid Rs 10-20 crore salary annually plus a host of perks, including a commission on company profits, according to a shareholder notice. While the richest Asian's all three children - twins Akash and Isha, and Anant - were inducted on board of the oil-to-telecom-and-retail conglomerate in 2023 as non-executive directors, the youngest of the three was in April this year appointed Executive Director of Reliance Indus ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) Air freight forwarding and logistics company Skyways Air Services Ltd has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The city-based company's IPO is a mix of fresh issue of 32.92 million equity shares and an offer for sale (OFS) of 13.33 million equity shares by promoters and other selling shareholders, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Monday. Proceeds from fresh issuance to the extent of Rs 216.79 crore for payment of debt, Rs 130 crore for funding incremental working capit ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday received dividend cheques to the tune of Rs 5,304 crore on behalf of the government from three public sector banks for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025. A dividend cheque of Rs 2,335 crore for FY 2024-25 was presented to the Finance Minister, in her North Block office, by Punjab National Bank MD and CEO Ashok Chandra, while Bank of India MD & CEO Rajneesh Karnatak presented a cheque of Rs 1,353 crore. The third dividend cheque of Rs 1,616 crore for FY 2024-25 was presented to Finance Minister Sitharama ...Read More >
Dev Accelerator's IPO witnessed strong retail investor interest, subscribing over 48 times on the second day, despite valuation concerns. SBI Securities estimates a high FY25 P/E multiple of 310.10, significantly above peers. While SBI Securities suggests caution, Anand Rathi recommends subscribing, citing the company's expanded services and long-term potential. Flexible workspace solutions company Dev Accelerator has received a strong response from retail investors with the quota getting subscr ...Read More >
Mumbai: Net profit of Nifty 50 companies at the aggregate level is expected to increase 4.6% year-on-year while revenue may increase 4.5% for the June 2025 quarter. Net profit is likely to show single-digit year-on-year growth for the first time in at least nine quarters amid an anticipated poor performance by select companies, including Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank and Coal India. The sample's revenue is expected to grow in single digit for the fourth consecutive quarter reflecting persistent muted demand scenario. Select companies from metals, pharmaceuticals, cement, banking and finance and ...Read More >
Kolkata: After a 54% jump in salary in 2023-24, the remuneration of ITC chairman Sanjiv Puri remained almost flat in 2024-25, per the annual report of the FMCG, tobacco and agri major.Puri's total remuneration was Rs 25.6 crore in 2024-25, compared to Rs 25.2 crore in 2023-24. In FY25, his basic salary was Rs 3.5 crore, perquisites Rs 73 lakh and performance incentive Rs 21.4 crore.Puri drew a basic salary of Rs 3.1 crore, perquisites and other benefits of Rs 57 lakh and a performance bonus of Rs 21.5 crore from the diversified conglomerate in 2023-24, according to the company's last annual re ...Read More >
Mumbai: HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty said the bank has strengthened governance frameworks across its key subsidiaries as it adapts to its expanded role as a financial conglomerate following the merger with HDFC Ltd."In order to address our enhanced stature as a financial conglomerate, we have strengthened our oversight on the group companies," Chakraborty said in the bank's FY25 annual report. These include HDB Financial Services, HDFC Life Insurance, HDFC Asset Management, HDFC ERGO General Insurance, and HDFC Securities.A dedicated Group Oversight Department now monitors the implemen ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Non-banking financial company Tata Capital has set the price band for its much-awaited Rs 15,512 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) at Rs 310-326 per share, making it the largest issue of the year. At the top end of the band, the non-banking financial company commands a valuation of about Rs 1.38 lakh crore. The maiden public offering will open for subscription on October 6 and close on October 8, with the anchor book bidding scheduled for October 3, according to a public announcement. The IPO, comprising a total of 47.58 crore shares, includes a fresh issue of 21 c ...Read More >
BENGALURU, April 6 (Reuters) - Top Indian information technology firms are set to report another lacklustre quarter, with revenue and profit seen rising around 10% year-on-year largely on a weaker rupee rather than underlying growth, seven brokerages said. Uncertainties due to wars, weak discretionary spending and concerns around artificial intelligence will keep weighing on client budgets, making the revenue forecast for the next fiscal year a key focus for investors, they added. Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, HCLTech and other software services exporters are due to report fourth quart ...Read More >
A young woman named Oleti Pushpa (22) was killed by her live-in partner Sheikh Shamma (22) in the Ambedkar Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, reported India Today. She was living with Sheikh for the past 6 months after she separated from her spouse. The incident took place in Siddhartha Nagar, B Savaram village of Rajolu mandal on 16th July. Shamma reportedly accused Pushpa of having affairs with other men. He forced her to engage in prostitution and frequently instigated fights with her when intoxicated. As per police, Shamma was addicted to ganja. On the fateful night, he against pressuri ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health department has urged district administrations to issue a public advisory on JE prevention measures and to i ...Read More >
In early trade today, several stocks experienced declines, with SBI leading the losses on the Nifty 50. At 09:30 am, SBI was trading at Rs 820.70, a 0.36% fall from its previous close. Other notable losers included SBI Life Insurance and Titan Company. SBI Life Insurance was trading at Rs 1,809.80, down by 0.24%. Titan Company was also down, trading at Rs 3,579.10, which represents a 0.14% decrease. Bajaj Finserv and TATA Cons. Prod experienced similar declines. Here's a detailed look into the ...Read More >
Paytm upgraded to 'Buy' by Axis Capital as credit-linked payments, stabilising merchant revenue, and tight cost control drive growth; FY27-28 EBITDA estimates raised 33-46%, with a Rs 1,500 price target implying 20% upside amid robust digital finance expansion. Axis Capital upgraded One 97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, to a 'buy' rating, citing accelerating profitability driven by stabilising merchant payments, rising credit-linked payment products, and tight cost control. The bro ...Read More >
MUMBAI: India is witnessing a sharp increase in companies purchasing cyber insurance and expanding cover sizes, as boards and management reassess digital risks following high-profile global outages, like the one involving Jaguar Land Rover, and tighter data protection rules. The time taken to put a cyber insurance cover in place has shrunk dramatically to just a few days from six to seven months earlier, as companies move quickly to hedge against operational disruption, regulatory fines and potential indemnification exposure, said insurers and brokers. At least one large Indian company has i ...Read More >
Indian IT bellwether Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will announce its Q1FY26 earnings on Thursday, July 10. The company is expected to report a year-on-year (YoY) net profit growth of 1% to 3%, according to estimates from four brokerages. The bottom line is projected to be in the range of Rs 12,040 crore to Rs 12,416 crore. Revenue for the April-June quarter of FY26 is expected to grow between 2.7% and 3.8%, i.e., in the range of Rs 62,613 crore to Rs 64,993 crore. The estimates have been provided by Kotak Institutional Equities, Nuvama Institutional Equities, InCred Equities, and Axis Secu ...Read More >
Jaipur, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant breakthrough, Rajasthan Police's CID Crime Branch has busted a major coal adulteration racket in Sirohi, exposing a scam worth crores of rupees. The gang was found mixing fake coal dust into high-quality petcoke imported from the US, causing massive financial losses to the cement and steel industries. Additional Director General of Police (Crime) Dinesh M.N. revealed that the racket involved a well-organised network operating from a rented, defunct factory behind Tulsi Hotel on the Pindwara-Abu Road National Highway 27. Coal mafias, primaril ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with natural-voice AI agents and deployed end-to-end social media pipelines capable of scaling global brand ...Read More >
Midwest, a natural stone exporter, is launching its Rs 451-crore IPO on October 15. The offering includes fresh shares and existing shareholder sales. The price band is set between Rs 1,014 and Rs 1,065. Midwest mines granite in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and exports to 17 countries. The company plans to use IPO funds for expansion and sustainability initiatives. Midwest, a natural stone mining and exporting player, will open its Rs 451-crore initial public offering (IPO) for subscription on O ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Choice International Limited, a brokerage and financial services firm, on Thursday reported its net profit for the second quarter in current fiscal (Q2 FY26) at Rs 56.46 crore, up 21.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY). The financial service company had posted a net profit of Rs 46.45 crore in the same quarter a year ago (Q2 FY25). The company's profit jumped over 17 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), as well, from Rs 47.96 crore in the April-June period. Meanwhile, the Mumbai-based firm's total revenue for the July-September period stood at Rs 284.09 crore, up 14 p ...Read More >
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India's largest hospitality company by market capitalisation (₹1.08 trillion), offering a unique blend of Indian warmth and world-class service through a diverse portfolio of brands. Indian Hotels share price: Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) share price was buzzing in trade on Friday, July 18, 2025, with the scrip rising as much as 1.63 per cent to an intraday high of ₹766.40 per share. At 9:30 AM, IHCL share price was trading 0.91 per cent higher at ₹760.90. In comparison, BSE Sensex was down 0.23 per cent at 82,066.18 levels. Why were IHCL ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Heritage Foods Limited, a leading Indian dairy brand, reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue of Rs11,368 million for the first quarter of FY26, registering a 10% year-on-year growth despite headwinds from unseasonal rainfall across its key markets. The company, which is celebrating 34 years of operations, attributed its strong performance to steady progress in milk procurement, resilient milk and value-added product (VAP) sales, and its continued focus on quality, innovation, and farmer empowerment. Heritage also unveiled its "Vision 2030" strategy to become India's most admir ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) Infrastructure EPC company Vikran Engineering on Monday said it has mobilised Rs 231.6 crore from anchor investors a day before its initial share-sale opening for public subscription. This anchor portion witnessed participation from various investors, including Bank of India Mutual Fund (MF), ITI MF, Samco MF, SBI General Insurance, IMAP India, Bengal Finance and Investment, VPK Global, and Societe Generale, among others, according to a circular uploaded on the BSE website. As per the circular, Vikran Engineering has allotted over 2.38 crore equity shares to 14 entiti ...Read More >
July 17 (Reuters) - Indian IT services exporter LTIMindtree (LTIM.NS), opens new tab reported first quarter revenue just below estimates on Thursday, as cautious spending by clients slowed growth in its key North America market to the lowest in over a year. Persistent inflation, weak demand and U.S. trade policy uncertainties are delaying non-essential tech projects, weighing on hopes of a rebound for India's $283 billion IT sector. Clients in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) segment are curbing spending, but the company is focused on accounts with "high growth potential, ...Read More >
Patna, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a categorical rebuttal to a viral video shared by YouTuber Ajit Anjum, calling it "false and misleading" amid ongoing political debate over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The video, which claimed that a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Patna was seen filling out and signing several voter forms, sparked political reactions and public concern. RJD MP Manoj Jha amplified the video on social media, asking the ECI to clarify whether such activities were also "misleading." Responding t ...Read More >