Textile stocks such as Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill, Vardhman Textiles and Trident rallied up to 8% after the government exempted cotton imports from customs duty for five months, effective June 1. The move, valid until October 30, is expected to improve raw material availability and lower input costs for textile and apparel manufacturers, particularly small and medium enterprises.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit jumps 35% on strong income growth
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 35% year-on-year rise in June quarter net profit to Rs 412 crore, driven by higher income and net interest income.