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New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the re ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened flat on Thursday, marking a cautious start to the last trading session of the week as markets are closed on Friday for Independence Day holiday. Investors are keeping a close watch on the meeting in Alaska over the weekend between US President Donald Trump with his Russian counterpart, which could influence market sentiment next week. Also Read | Partition Horrors Remembrance Day 2025: PM Narendra Modi's Tribute to Resi ...Read More >
Mumbai [India], : Indian stock markets opened flat on Thursday, marking a cautious start to the last trading session of the week as markets are closed on Friday for Independence Day holiday. Investors are keeping a close watch on the meeting in Alaska over the weekend between US President Donald Trump with his Russian counterpart, which could influence market sentiment next week. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,607.25, down by 12.10 points or 0.05 per cent, while the BSE Sensex started at 80,6 ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened flat on Thursday, marking a cautious start to the last trading session of the week as markets are closed on Friday for Independence Day holiday. Investors are keeping a close watch on the meeting in Alaska over the weekend between US President Donald Trump with his Russian counterpart, which could influence market sentiment next week. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,607.25, down by 12.10 points or 0.05 per cent, while t ...Read More >
Investing.com - India stocks were higher after the close on Monday, as gains in the Metals, Real Estate and Auto sectors led shares higher. At the close in NSE, the Nifty 50 rose 0.64%, while the BSE Sensex 30 index climbed 0.52%. The best performers of the session on the Nifty 50 were Hero MotoCorp Ltd (NSE:HROM), which rose 5.34% or 230.30 points to trade at 4,541.90 at the close. Meanwhile, Tata Steel Ltd (NSE:TISC) added 4.08% or 6.24 points to end at 159.25 and Adani Ports and Special Eco ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 6 (PTI): Falling for the second day, benchmark BSE Sensex declined by 160 points on Wednesday due to selling in IT and healthcare shares amid the RBI policy decision to keep the key interest rates unchanged. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 166.26 points or 0.21 per cent to settle at 80,543.99 with 18 of its constituents ending lower and 12 with gains. During the day, it declined 261.43 points or 0.32 per cent to hit a low of 80,448.82. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 75.35 points or 0.3 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] August 4 (ANI): The shareholding landscape of India Inc. witnessed a significant shift in the June 2025 quarter, with private promoter ownership plunging to an 8-year low while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) surged to an all-time high, according to Primeinfobase, a division of PRIME Database Group. Private promoter holding in NSE-listed companies fell to 40.58 per cent as on June 30, 2025, down from 40.81 per cent in the previous quarter. This marks the lowest level s ...Read More >
Tura (Meghalaya), Aug 4 (PTI) An official of the Meghalaya Agriculture Department was swept away by strong currents of the Ganol River in West Garo Hills district while attempting to cross the water body during a family picnic, police said on Monday. The missing official, identified as Teseng M Sangma, was posted at Ampati in South West Garo Hills district and resided in staff quarters near Dolampong in Araimile police station area in Tura. Teseng had gone to Sella Wari near Ganol River for a ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 4 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened with marginal gains on Monday as the indices rebounded from oversold levels despite ongoing foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and weak global cues. The NIFTY 50 index opened at 24,596.05, showing a slight increase of 30.70 points or 0.12 per cent. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex began the day at 80,765.83, with a modest gain of 165.92 points or 0.21 per cent. Also Read | RBI Monetary Policy Meet: 3-Day RBI MPC Begins, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 4 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 87.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over trade tariffs. Forex traders said the weakness in the dollar index and easing crude oil prices supported the rupee at lower levels. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 87.21 and fell to an early low of 87.29 against the American currency, registering a decline of 11 paise over its previous close. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 4 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened with marginal gains on Monday as the indices rebounded from oversold levels despite ongoing foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and weak global cues. The NIFTY 50 index opened at 24,596.05, showing a slight increase of 30.70 points or 0.12 per cent. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex began the day at 80,765.83, with a modest gain of 165.92 points or 0.21 per cent. Experts attributed the opening gains to a technical bounce a ...Read More >
MUMBAI: HUL reported a 4% year-on-year rise in total sales to Rs 15,747 crore on a standalone basis in the June quarter, improving its pace of growth which had been subdued over the past few quarters on the back of sustained recovery in rural markets and some signs of uptick in urban regions. Easing food inflation, low interest rates and tax breaks have put more money in the hands of consumers, aiding spends on soaps, shampoos and packaged food. The revival in urban markets which continues to la ...Read More >
Kolkata: ITC saw a marginal decline in net profit in the first quarter of FY26 to Rs 4,912 crore from Rs 4,917 crore in Q1FY25. Its revenue, however, saw a 20% jump from Rs 17,457 crore to Rs 20,911 crore.According to the company, the marginal decline in net profit was due to the demerger of its hotel business. Profit figures for Q1FY25 included Rs 97.5 crore from the hotels business. The conglomerate's profit would have been Rs 4,820 crore. The rise in revenue was largely due to cigarette and a ...Read More >
The underperformance in the IT sector continued to be a drag on the markets, as global demand uncertainty and conservative outlooks from major players weighed heavilySource : ABPLIVE AI Indian equity markets extended their downward trajectory for the third straight week, with benchmark indices slipping below key psychological levels amid lukewarm Q1 FY26 earnings, particularly from IT and financial companies. Analysts attributed the sustained correction to weak earnings momentum and cautious fo ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The upcoming week is expected to be crucial for Indian stock markets, with a mix of domestic and global factors likely to influence investor sentiment including key Q1 earnings, PMI data, infrastructure output figures, and developments around the India-US trade deal. Between July 21 and 25, several major companies -- including Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Bajaj Finance, Nestle India, and Cipla -- will announce their financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of F ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): Participants in the Indian stock markets will closely monitor ongoing tariff-related discussions, high-frequency indicators from both the US and India, two consecutive declines in foreign exchange reserves, and the earnings of companies. According to market analysts, the first trading day of the market will be crucial, as investors will react to the first-quarter results of heavyweights such as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank. Going a ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian equity benchmarks ended the week on a weak footing, with the Nifty slipping below the 25,000 mark. The Sensex closed down 501.51 points at 81,757.73, while the Nifty shed 143.05 points to end at 24,968.40 on Friday, the last trading session of the week. Global cues remained uncertain due to rising crude oil prices amid disruptions in Iraq and unclear signals regarding the U.S. Fed's rate stance, fuelling inflationary concerns for oil-importing countri ...Read More >
Mathura, Jul 19 (PTI) Six people died and two were injured when a mini-van collided with a truck on the Yamuna Expressway here, police said on Saturday. "The accident took place at milestone 140 at around 3 am. The Agra-bound mini-van rammed into a heavy vehicle, possibly due to the driver falling asleep at the wheel," Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar said. "Six people died on the spot, while two have sustained serious injuries and were admitted to a hospital," he added. The ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Domestic equity markets continued their protracted correction for the third consecutive week and ended below the psychological level of 25,000, weighed down by the broadly tepid start of Q1FY26 earnings, particularly from the IT and financial sectors, analysts said on Saturday. The IT sector remained under strain due to muted performance and cautious outlooks amid global demand uncertainty, while financials are also expected to report subdued results due to e ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Union minister for railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday urged students and young people to fully embrace advancements in technology and artificial intelligence within the country, as the current leadership strives to elevate India to one of the world's top two economies.Speaking to students at Keshav Memorial College in the city, alongside Union minister G Kishan Reddy, he said: "In 2014, we were ranked 11th in terms of economy. We displaced the United Kingdom, which had ruled our cou ...Read More >
Jammu- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday addressed the valedictory session of a five-day orientation programme at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, where he urged the new batch of students to emerge as business leaders committed to inclusive growth and national development. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also inaugurated the Tejas Sports Complex within the IIM Jammu campus, symbolizing the institute's commitment to the holistic development of its students. Congr ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Commercial Tax Department has once again issued a clarification regarding the recent tax notices sent to bakeries, condiments, and tea stalls in Bengaluru. Following earlier backlash, the department had stated that traders with annual turnover below ₹1.5 crore can opt for the Composition Tax Scheme and pay only 1% tax, offering significant relief. Now, in a press release, the department reiterated that traders who have received notices should visit their respective tax ...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, an ...Read More >
Indian equity markets edged lower on Wednesday, mirroring Asian market trends after the US inflation data release. Investors are exercising caution ahead of key corporate earnings reports and developments in US trade talks. Sectorally, auto, metal, and financial services faced declines, while Dixon Technologies surged following an acquisition announcement. Indian equity benchmarks opened slightly lower on Wednesday, tracking weakness in Asian peers after an uptick in US inflation data. Investor ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): After US President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), Dr Abhishek Bansal, Senior Consultant and Chief of Interventional Radiology at Aakash Healthcare, warned that even mild symptoms, like Trump ankle swelling, should not be ignored, as they could signal underlying vascular issues. The body often sends out early distress signals, and ignoring them could delay crucial diagnoses. Symptoms like swollen ankles, unexplained bruises, ...Read More >
Jammu, July 18: Highlighting the rapid transformation of Jammu and Kashmir under the leadership of Prime Minister NarendraModi, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said the region is emerging as a major hub of education and innovation. He lauded the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu for playing a pivotal role in advancing the Union Territory's education sector and commended the institute's commitment to the holistic development of its students. The Lt Governor was speaking at the val ...Read More >
Leh, July 18: Veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Kavinder Gupta, was sworn as the 3rd Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.Dressed in traditional Ladakhi attire, Gupta took the oath of office in a solemn ceremony held in Leh, administered by Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh.Welcoming this new chapter in Ladakh's journey, Gupta emphasized service over power, declaring Ladakh deserves dignity, development, and a voice. "I'm ...Read More >
Mumbai: Dubai-based Shajaeatan Investment FZCO led the buying in AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani Wilmar) on Friday, acquiring 8.52% for ₹3,050 crore. Other buyers included Quant Mutual Fund, IDFC MF, Bandhan MF, Jupiter Fund Management, Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore, Susquehanna International, Franklin Templeton, Vanguard, and Singapore's Duro Capital. Adani Commodities LLP, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, sold approximately 10% stake - 13.54 crore shares - for ₹3,732 crore via block deals ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's smartphone and electronics industry has raised serious concerns over what it describes as informal but targeted trade restrictions imposed by China. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), in a letter to the government, sought swift policy measures to address these unofficial restrictions, which could derail the country's $32 billion export-driven manufacturing ambitions. As per the ICEA letter, India's electronics manufacturing sector remains heavily reliant o ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): Reliance Industries Limited on Friday reported its April-June quarter gross Revenue increased by 6.0 per cent year on year to Rs 273,252 crore. Coming to Jio Platforms, a subsidiary, the revenue increased by 18.8 per cent due to strong subscriber growth across mobility and homes, increased consumption and sustained positive momentum in digital services. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi Slams TMC for Shielding Illegal Infiltrators in West Bengal, Vows Co ...Read More >
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