Colgate-Palmolive India Q4 profit down marginally to Rs 353 cr; FY26 revenue dips to Rs 6,124 cr
However, its sales were up 9 per cent to Rs 1,582.77 crore in the March quarter of FY26. It was at Rs 1,452.02 crore in the corresponding period a year ago.
Kevin Warsh takes over US Fed with a policy problem already in view
An unfolding boom in artificial intelligence technology is reshaping the economy in ways Fed officials say could be profound for workers, companies and consumers, but will be hard for Warsh and his colleagues to assess in real time. At the same moment inflation is already high and potentially heading higher as the economy
Sebi bars seven entities in social media stock recommendations, alleges Rs 58 crore gains
The market regulator Sebi barred seven individuals for allegedly generating Rs 58 crore in wrongful gains by using social media (including X) to disseminate stock recommendations. They allegedly traded ahead of their posts to profit from price movements in small and mid-cap stocks.
NTPC Green Energy PAT declines 15% YoY to Rs 197 crore despite 47% revenue uptick
NTPC Green Energy’s Q4 FY22 consolidated net profit fell 15% YoY to ₹197 crore despite a 47% revenue increase to ₹913 crore. The decline was caused by a 60% rise in expenses (₹713 crore). However, the profit surged 11X sequentially from the previous quarter.
BSE 100 rejig: Paytm, Ashok Leyland and CG Power enter index; Adani Group-owned Ambuja, 2 more exit
Paytm, Ashok Leyland, and CG Power were added to the BSE 100, replacing Ambuja Cements, Tube Investments, and Colgate-Palmolive, effective today. TVS Motor entered the BSE Sensex 50, dislodging Adani Enterprises.
Deepa Jewellers, Cotec Healthcare receive Sebi approval for IPOs
Deepa Jewellers, a B2B hallmarked gold jewellery processor based in Hyderabad, and Cotec Healthcare, a pharmaceutical CDMO, both received SEBI approval for their IPOs. Deepa’s IPO includes a Rs 250 crore fresh issue and an offer for sale by promoters.
Bank Nifty near key resistance zone; breakout above 54,300 crucial: Ajit Mishra
Indian equity markets are consolidating within a narrow range, with Nifty struggling to break 24,000 and Bank Nifty showing relative strength. Sector rotation is active, offering stock-specific opportunities in pharma, healthcare, energy, auto, and capital market-related stocks. Traders are advised to use range strategies and defined-risk options due to muted overall momentum.
Markets to enter prolonged “drag phase,” not deep correction: Vikas Khemani
Market expert Vikas Khemani anticipates a consolidation phase for Indian equities rather than a sharp breakout, citing persistent global macro uncertainty and sticky energy prices. While corporate earnings have held steady, the full impact of global disruptions is yet to be felt, suggesting a prolonged drag rather than a major fall.
Nifty Bank rises 650 points as report says RBI unlikely to hike rates to defend rupee; Axis, ICICI, HDFC shares jump up to 2%
Indian bank stocks surged on Friday morning. This followed a report indicating the Reserve Bank of India is not planning interest rate hikes to counter the rupee’s decline. The RBI is reportedly focusing on inflation as the primary driver for its monetary policy decisions. Other measures are being considered in coordination with the government.
ITC has paid dividends worth Rs 90 per share since 2020. Should you buy?
ITC has announced a final payout of Rs 8 per share for FY26, taking its total distribution since 2020 to Rs 90.5 per share. The FMCG giant has issued 32 payouts since 2001 and currently offers a 4.71% yield, with the latest payout subject to AGM approval.