The government announced a Rs 50 hike in LPG prices and proposed Rs 2 excise duty increase on petrol and diesel, seeking to use this to compensate oil marketing companies (OMCs) for their Rs 41,338 crore losses in FY25. According to a report by CNBC TV18 which cited sources, state-run OMCs — Hindustan Petroleum Corporation
With the fiscal fourth quarter earnings season all set to kickstart this week, Nuvama Institutional Equities said that earnings weakness persisting during 9MFY25 is likely to streak through Q4FY25 as well. Summarising the key highlights, the brokerage elaborated, “i) Top-line growth for coverage (ex-OMCs) is likely to be subdued (~6 per cent YoY) for a
In a market where volatility keeps investors on their toes, dividend paying stocks offer a comforting edge for many. And among large cap companies, a few stand out for delivering strong dividends year after year. From mining giants to oil and gas majors, here is a look at the top 5 dividend yield stocks in
Titan’s share price surged to an intraday-day high of Rs 3,227.25, up nearly 7% in early trade on the National Stock Exchange after the company reported a strong pre-quarterly Q4 business update. However, the stock price came off highs in sync with the overall moderation in the market. It is still one of the top
Smart metering business will help Adani Energy Solutions (AESL) boost its earnings before interest, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) said rating agencies and analysts tracking the company. With smart meters, the company can monitor and predict power consumption pattern over micro geographies and hence manage retail distribution better. AESL has a 17% market share in the segment
If you are a shareholder in CRISIL or tracking the portfolio of ace investor Rekha Jhunjhunwala, here is a good reason to pay attention. The company is all set to trade ex-dividend on Friday, April 11, for its whopping 2,600% final dividend. The company has declared a final dividend of Rs 26 per share. In
The global legal industry saw a seismic shift last week, with the partnerships at Herbert Smith Freehills, widely acknowledged as one of the world’s most elite law firms, and top US law firm Kramer Nevin Naftalis & Franklin voting to approve a historic merger. The new entity will have 2,700 lawyers and an estimated $2
The tech stocks are among the top stars in trade today. The Nifty IT Index rallied nearly 2% in early trade and is still holding over 1% gains. Some of the big winners include Infosys, Wipro, MphasiS, Coforge and the like. The Nifty IT Index has been under pressure lately on the back of recession
If you’re planning to take a home loan, this could be a good time for you. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made a significant cut of 0.50% in the repo rate on June 7, bringing it down to 5.5%. Since February 2025, the RBI has reduced the repo rate by a total of 1%.
The Government has appointed LIC Managing Director Sat Pal Bhanoo to the role of CEO and MD for three months starting Sunday. The announcement came hours after Siddhartha Mohanty completed his tenure at the helm and efforts remain to secure a more permanent replacement. The instructions were conveyed to the Life Insurance Corporation of India
After investing a staggering amount in May, foreign investors turned net sellers with a withdrawal of Rs 8,749 crore from the Indian equity markets in the first week of this month triggered by renewed US-China trade tensions and rising US bond yields. This momentum follows a net investment of Rs 19,860 crore in May and
The real fear isn’t about ghosts. It’s about lost years, ruined credit, and regret. Is there something scarier than a haunted house? Yes, it’s a Rs 50,000 investment gone because of a tip you didn’t question. A dream home loan is cancelled because your EMIs ate your savings. Or five years gone, just waiting for
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is set to suggest names of the chartered accountant (CA) firms to National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for appointment/re-appointment as statutory auditors of State Co-operative Banks (StCBs) and Central Co-operative Banks (CCBs) for FY26. A senior official told FE that the applications of the
