HPCL reported a sharp 1,128% year-on-year rise in Q1 standalone net profit to ₹4,371 crore, driven by strong refinery throughput and operational efficiency, despite marginally lower revenues and weaker refining margins.
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September.