India’s export of petroleum products remained muted in the first half of the current financial year 2024-25, while the imports surged 10% for the period, as per data from Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell. The country exported 31.0 million tonnes of refined oil products during April to September, almost unchanged from 30.7 million tonnes in
Adani Energy Solutions posted a more than two-fold jump in its Q2 FY25 net profit, reaching Rs 675 crore, compared to Rs 276 crore in the same quarter of the previous financial year. However, it missed analysts’ net profit estimate of Rs 888 crore. The strong profit growth was driven by a higher Ebitda, along
Coming down hard at futures and options (F&O) traders, Ashwani Bhatia, whole time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), on Tuesday warned investors against chasing quick returns and turning the high-risk (F&O) trading into a ‘national pastime’. “F&O cannot be a national pastime. We need to do serious investing and investors
An exciting week for markets ahead of Diwali week. Waaree Energies and Deepak Builders & Engineers will be closing their IPOs on October 23. Also, investors will assess the quarterly results from Zomato and Bajaj Finance. Meanwhile, Indian markets ended Tuesday’s trading session on a lower note after rising in the early trading hours. The
After halting the previous generation in March 2023, Kia has introduced the fourth-generation Carnival, priced at Rs 63.90 lakh ex-showroom. This premium MPV has raised eyebrows with its state-of-the-art features and substantial price hike. Let’s see why it’s a unique vehicle. Kia Carnival: Gigantic Proportions The new Kia Carnival is an immense vehicle, boasting an
Mahindra has expansive plans when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs) with its full-range of Born Electric vehicles showcased a couple of years back and geared up to launch in the coming few months. Besides the new Born Electric models which will be based on a skateboard EV architecture, Mahindra will continue to focus on
The midcap and smallcap stocks came under heavy selling pressure on Tuesday as investors continued to take money out of equities due to concerns over faltering domestic earnings growth, and uncertain global macroeconomic scenario with geopolitical risks and China stimulus measures. Apart from this, concerns that the US Federal Reserve may slow its rate cuts
Nearly two years after issuing a notification, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Tuesday decided to implement amendments to insider trading norms for asset management companies (AMCs), designated persons, trustees or their immediate relatives from November 1. The regulator has asked AMCs to disclose on a quarterly basis details of the holdings
The Centre’s move to continue the New Pension System (NPS) for central government employees has been supported by former Deputy Chairman of erstwhile Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia, who feels that states going back to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) are taking a wrong decision. The Atal Bihari Vajpayee government in January 2004 introduced the
Just days after Adani Enterprises (AEL) announced its plans to exit from Adani Wilmar, the FMCG major on Saturday released its standalone performance report for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, wherein it posted a revenue growth of 33 per cent on-year. The FMCG firm recorded a healthy 6 per cent YoY growth in volumes
As we entered the new year, how is the IT services industry expected to perform in CY25? Per JM Financial, CY25-start has little in common with CY24. Last year this time, the book of business was transitioning from (eroding) discretionary book to efficiency-led work. Per the analysis report by the brokerage firm, leakages have reduced
– By Sunil Gupta As India embarks on an ambitious clean energy journey, aluminium stands at the forefront of this transformation. Aluminium is playing a pivotal role in powering new domestic innovations across energy storage, transportation, and infrastructure development. With the country targeting 50% of electricity generation from renewable sources by 2030, aluminium is an
A New York court has ruled that the criminal and civil cases against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and others, linked to an alleged bribery scheme, are “related” and will be handled by the judge presiding over the criminal case. According to an order from the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
