Grasim Industries witnessed a 66% decline in Q2 consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 389 crore, despite an 11% surge in revenue, reaching Rs 33,563 crore. This downturn is attributed to reduced profit margins in the cement sector and initial investments in the ‘Birla Opus’ paint business.
Market expects one more rate cut as inflation stays benign
Indian economists and bond market experts expect another quarter percentage point cut in policy rates. This follows the Reserve Bank of India’s recent rate reduction