NEW DELHI: India’s second largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel saw its Q1 profit soar 37.3% to Rs Rs 8,167.4 crore this Q1, from Rs 5,947.4 crore in same period last fiscal thanks to higher mobile tariffs, strong customer additions and growth across its India and Africa businesses. Revenue in the same period rose 18.4% to…
State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported a more than two-fold jump in its profit for the April-June quarter on Tuesday. The spike was fueled by higher crude oil prices and improved realisations, even as oil and gas production remained broadly stable.According to a stock exchange filing, the company posted a net profit of…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating 32 bank fraud cases involving 54 accused who have left the country, minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. The cases are being probed under the Prevention of Money-laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.Sharing details in a written reply, Chaudhary said that the agency has…
Such growth would be the strongest earnings expansion since the extraordinary rebound in the spring of 2021. US stock market today: Wall Street moved closer to fresh record highs on Tuesday as easing oil prices and another round of strong corporate earnings lifted investor sentiment.The S&P 500 gained 0.6% and was on course to surpass…
What has been implemented as per SEBI directions is called a Closing Auction Session or CAS. At the start of the new month, confusion has ensued for stock market investors as a new mechanism for closing and revised timings has left traders scrambling to adapt. From August 3, 2026, the closing timings of different segments…
Policymakers are evaluating two broad models for introducing a Merchant Discount Rate for UPI payments. India has taken a step towards allowing merchant charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions after proposed amendments to the country’s payments law were introduced in Parliament on Tuesday.UPI, among the world’s largest real-time payment systems, handled 23.6 billion transactions…
The govt assured strict action in case any contamination or adulteration is found The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Tuesday said additional checks have been introduced to detect fuel contamination and adulteration, dismissing reports of fuel-quality issues.“Fuel quality is monitored on a regular basis by Oil Marketing Companies,” the ministry said, adding that…
Government’s stake sale in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) saw strong participation from institutional investors in the first leg of the Offer-for-Sale (OFS), with nearly two-thirds of the shares reserved for them subscribed by noon on Tuesday.Data available till midday showed institutional investors had bid for more than 18.81 crore shares, amounting to 66.10% of the…
The Income Tax Department begins processing refunds only after a taxpayer completes e-verification of the return. Income tax refund status: Have you filed your income tax return within the deadline? Were you eligible for a refund and are wondering when the amount will be credited in your bank account? The deadline for filing Income Tax…
Why a weaker dollar suits US president Trump (Photo credit: Reuters) The US has taken the extraordinary step of helping Japan pull the yen back from a four-decade low, signalling that Washington sees the currency’s collapse as more than Tokyo’s economic problem.The joint intervention drove the yen from nearly 164 against the dollar last month…
The July export shipment volume was the highest recorded for the month since Kpler began tracking the data in 2017. Amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, India’s fuel exports have hit a 1-year high. Exports of refined petroleum products climbed to a one-year high in July, supported by strong diesel refining margins, Russia’s ban on diesel…
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will continue to be influenced by US-Iran talks and macroeconomic data in America which would likely provide direction to the Federal Reserve on its rate decisions, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan. Source link
Tuesday’s opening bell had an unusual twist: the Nifty50 and BSE Sensex parted ways instead of moving in sync, leaving investors wondering about the rare phenomenon. While Nifty 50 was down 159.25 points, or 0.64%, at 24,615.00, BSE Sensex was up 166.15 points, or 0.21%, at 78,805.18 around 9:42 am.Explaining the move, the National Stock…
US oil giants are “making too much money”, and Donald Trump is not happy about it.US President Donald Trump on Monday took aim at Exxon Mobil and Chevron, accusing the oil producers of profiting from supply shortages while motorists continue to pay elevated fuel prices. He further urged them to cut retail fuel prices instead…
Which are the top stock picks for August 4, 2026? Stock market recommendations: Honasa Consumer, Gland Pharma, Bata India, and Siemens – these are the top stocks to buy picked by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research, Mirae Asset ShareKhan for August 4, 2026:Buy Honasa Consumer at CMP; Stop Loss: 437 on a closing basis;…
Stock market today: How Nifty50 and Snesex performed in previous trading? Indian benchmark equity indices ended higher as investors cheered a sharp decline in crude oil prices and signs of easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. BSE Sensex climbed 544.39 points, or 0.70%, to close at 78,639.03, while NSE Nifty advanced 390.70 points, or 1.60%,…
MUMBAI: Improving chances of talks between Iran and US to end the war in the Persian Gulf region pulled down crude prices and lifted investor sentiment globally on Monday. The rub-off effect on Dalal Street helped sensex close 544 points or 0.7% up at 78,639 points, a more than three-month high level. The day’s closing…
NEW DELHI: Former British Airways CEO Willie Walsh Monday assumed charge as the CEO of IndiGo, a day before the airline turns 20. With over four decades of global aviation leadership experience, Walsh will work closely with the board and the management team to build on IndiGo’s operational foundations while advancing its strategic ambitions. tnn…
Oil prices rebounded modestly on Tuesday after posting their biggest single-day decline in weeks in the previous session.Benchmark oil prices extended their recovery, with Brent crude climbing $0.49, or 0.58%, to $84.26 a barrel, while WTI crude advanced $0.41, or 0.51%, to $80.75 a barrel around 7:20 am IST.The rebound followed Monday’s 7% slide, which…
MUMBAI: ICICI Lombard has introduced a new add-on to its motor insurance cover that assists the insured during the legal process following an accident. It has separately launched an industry-first roadside assistance programme with 30 minute response time across India including for battery charging and vehicle towing. TNN Source link
