Foreign investors pulled out Rs 4,285 crore from Indian equities in the first three trading days of the month driven by apprehensions ahead of the third-quarter earnings season and high valuations of domestic stocks. This came following an investment of Rs 15,446 crore in the entire December, data with the depositories showed.The shift in sentiment
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
The Centre’s dividend receipts from the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and other investments have fetched Rs 48,376 crore or 86% of the annual target so far in the current financial year. Going by the performance of the CPSEs so far, the dividend receipts from these companies is poised to exceed Rs 60,000 crore for
In the streets of Bengaluru in 2014, Kabeer Biswas used to coordinate deliveries through WhatsApp groups, personally responding to customer requests and managing the first 8,000 deliveries of what would become Dunzo. The rise was spectacular for Biswas. By 2016, Dunzo became a verb synonymous with convenient hyperlocal delivery in India and boasted millions of
Indian stock markets are set for a turbulent start as global jitters over Trump’s new tariffs weigh on. Early trends from GIFT Nifty point to a sharp drop of over 350 points, signaling a weak opening for Sensex and Nifty 50. Indian stock markets ended on a positive note in the previous trading session, with
Pramerica Life Insurance, a joint venture between subsidiaries of Piramal Capital and Housing Finance and US-based Prudential Financial Inc, aims to close FY26 with Rs 3,000 crore in gross written premium. In an interview with Narayanan V, managing director and CEO Pankaj Gupta discusses the products and distribution strategy. Excerpts: Life insurance premiums have been
Tata Small Cap Fund is a growth-oriented scheme in the Small Cap Fund category that has exhibited a noteworthy track record since its inception and has outpaced many of its prominent peers, thereby rewarding investors with superior risk-adjusted returns. Launched in November 2018, Tata Small Cap Fund aims to invest in stocks of companies that are in growth
Amidst the trademark dispute with his brother Abhishek Lodha, Abhinandan Lodha, founder and chairman, House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) is looking to grow his plotted development business by 30% per annum and buy land in new cities. In an interview, Lodha tells Raghavendra Kamath about his strategy and outlook for the real estate market. How
The stock market is buzzing with action today. Some companies are riding high on big deals and record profits, while others are facing fresh challenges. But the biggest shake-up? Donald Trump has kicked off his tariff agenda with sweeping trade barriers that could shake up global markets. On April 2, Trump declared “Liberation Day,” unveiling