CEAT Ltd’s Q3 consolidated net profit fell by 46.48% to Rs 97.03 crore due to high raw material costs. Revenue grew to Rs 3,299.9 crore, driven by the replacement segment. The company partially offset increased costs through selective price hikes. Demand is stable, and a robust order book is expected for Q4.
Credit card issuance hits strongest pace in more than two years
The additions were led, once again, by the country’s largest issuers. HDFC Bank topped the list, adding 163,000 net new credit cards and edging past