GTPL Hathway Q1 net profit drops 27% to 10.5 crore
GTPL Hathway reported a 27% decline in net profit, reaching Rs 10.5 crore for the quarter ended June, while revenue increased by 7% to Rs 909.1 crore. The cable TV business saw a slight revenue dip, but the subscriber base remained stable at 9.6 million. Broadband ARPU rose, and data consumption surged, with network expansion […]
S&P 500 ends down as tariffs sour sentiment
The S&P 500 eased from a record high the day before, with caution prevailing after Trump on Thursday imposed 50% tariffs on Brazil and as the European Union braced for a possible letter from Trump with details on fresh tariffs.
Steel quality rules deferred by a month
“The mandatory adherence requirement of input steel for imports of steel products with bill of lading having shipped on board date on or before July 15 shall be exempted,” the steel ministry said in a clarification. The move brings relief to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that had been given little time to comply.
Bank Q1 credit growth at 9.5%, likely to pick up
RBI data reveals banking credit grew 9.5% and deposits 10.1% in the June quarter year-on-year. Despite a slowdown in fiscal 2025, analysts anticipate a credit growth recovery to 12-13% in FY26, fueled by cheaper loans and repo rate cuts. Easier liquidity may boost consumption and retail inflation with a lag, according to ICICI Bank.
RBI to hold buyback auction of 3 G-Secs
The government will buy back securities worth ₹25,000 crore. Reserve Bank of India made the announcement on Friday. This is the third buyback this financial year. The auction will be on July 17 for bonds maturing in April 2026. Buybacks help manage fiscal deficit. It also infuses liquidity into the system. Previous auctions in June […]
RBI’s 7-day VRRR auction undersubscribed as banks favor lending in overnight market
The RBI’s seven-day VRRR auction was undersubscribed as banks favored lending in the overnight market due to higher rates. Lower participation was also linked to CRR reporting on Friday. The auction aimed to manage liquidity and keep overnight rates within the LAF corridor, signaling the RBI’s discomfort with a large liquidity surplus, currently at ₹3.15 […]
Analysts pin HUL’s revival hopes on CEO Priya Nair
Priya Nair’s appointment as HUL’s first woman MD & CEO has boosted investor confidence, with the stock rising by 5%. Nair is expected to revitalize the company amidst slowing growth and competition from D2C brands. Analysts are optimistic about her track record of improving profit margins and driving growth through premiumization and strategic shifts, leveraging […]
Religare to raise Rs 1,500 crore from Burman Family and select investors
Religare Enterprises is set to raise ₹1,500 crore through preferential allotment of warrants, with the Burman family of Dabur contributing ₹750 crore. Other investors include Ashish Kacholia, Hindustan Times group, Ashish Dhawan and JM Financial. The capital will fuel business growth, strategic initiatives, and new opportunities across Religare’s diverse financial services.