Varun Beverages, one of the largest bottling partners of PepsiCo, on Tuesday reported a profit growth of 23.7 per cent for the third quarter of CY2024 at Rs 619.61 crore in comparison to Rs 501.07 crore recorded during the corresponding quarter of last year. It posted revenue from operations at Rs 4932.06 crore, up 25.3
One 97 Communications Ltd, the parent company of Paytm, on Tuesday reported its fiscal second quarter earnings with profit at Rs 928.30 crore, in comparison to a loss of Rs 290.50 crore during the corresponding quarter of previous financial year. “With a one-time exceptional gain of Rs 1,345 crore, on account of sale of entertainment
Adani-owned Ambuja Cements on Tuesday announced that it has signed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Orient Cement Ltd (OCL) at an equity value of Rs 8,100 crore. Ambuja will acquire 46.8 per cent shares of OCL from its current promoters and certain public shareholders and the acquisition will be fully funded through internal
Go to Live UpdatesQ2 Earnings 2024 Live Updates: The fiscal second quarter earnings season is in full swing now with many major firms and all of the IT services giants having released their Q2 results. Firms like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HCL Technologies, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Bank of Maharashtra, Nestle India, Axis
India’s import bill for natural gas surged by 18.5% to $7.7 billion during the first half of the current fiscal compared with $6.5 billion in the same period a year ago due to a rise in consumption particularly by the city gas distribution (CGD) companies and the power sector, data from the Petroleum Planning and
Apart from higher costs and other difficulties, the disruption caused by the two war zones in the world has added to the liquidity woes of India’s exporters as they deal with longer payment schedules and the impact of the situation on export credit which is falling consistently since 2022. At the end of March 2022
The demand for tech talent (excluding freshers) from GCCs (Global Capability Centres) continued to outpace that of IT companies in the second quarter of FY25, as clients’ discretionary spending showed a slower recovery. According to industry data from TeamLease Digital, GCCs accounted for 52.6% of job openings for tech profiles in the September quarter, maintaining
Tata Consumer’s MD & CEO Sunil D’Souza believes that food inflation is putting pressure on urban spending, which is taking a toll on out-of-home consumption. In a conversation with FE, D’Souza throws light on the company’s strategy in the wake of inflationary concerns and whether volume growth will continue be weak. He also indicates how
Pay Commission pensions revisions: The Centre recently gave details about subsequent pension revisions and other reforms undertaken for senior citizen pensioners falling in the age bracket of 80 to 100 years. In the Rajya Sabha, Parliamentarians Sadanand Mhalu Shet Tanavade, Baburam Nishad, and Subhash Barala sought details on the increase in grievance redressal by Pension
Stock market participants are expected to track global trends and the trading activity of foreign investors in a holiday-shortened week ahead, with no significant domestic triggers in sight, analysts said. The equity markets will remain closed on Wednesday for Christmas. Looking ahead, analysts pointed out that while no major domestic events are scheduled, several global
In 2024, fundraising through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in India hit a record high of Rs 1.6 lakh crore. This milestone was fueled by robust economic growth, favorable market conditions, and enhancements in the regulatory framework. The year saw diverse companies, ranging from large to small market capitalizations, tapping into the IPO route, with the
Starbucks workers’ union, representing more than 10,000 baristas, initiated a five-day strike on Friday, citing unresolved issues related to wages, staffing, and schedules. Initially impacting Starbucks stores in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, the strike is now expanding to Columbus, Denver, and Pittsburgh. The union, Workers United, plans to escalate the walkouts, potentially involving “hundreds
Inflation is an inevitable part of the economy, and its impact on our purchasing power is often underestimated. Inflation is typically around 6% annually. This means that the cost of goods and services increases by about 6% annually. But what does this really mean for you and your savings? What is Inflation? Adhil Shetty, CEO
