US stocks: S&P closes at record high as soft jobs report eases rate-hike concerns

The US stock market enjoyed a significant boost on Friday as the S&P closed at an all-time high. The unexpected rise in job losses led to reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September. Strong earnings from corporations further propelled market indices upward. Meanwhile, a dip in oil prices, influenced by advancing […]

Lupin Q1 PAT rises 16 pc at Rs 1,417 cr

Lupin Ltd has reported a remarkable sixteen percent surge in profit after tax for the first quarter, showcasing their continued success. The firm experienced considerable growth in consolidated total revenue from operations, largely driven by a staggering forty-two percent increase in sales in the US market. Moreover, sales in India rose nearly fourteen percent, reflecting […]

Sebi streamlines market intermediaries inspection framework, cuts FY27 target to one-third

Sebi is introducing joint inspections by stock exchanges and depositories, along with a notable reduction in its inspection target for FY27. This strategy intends to enhance oversight while facilitating operations for intermediaries. Moreover, the practice of conducting repetitive annual inspections on compliant entities will cease, shifting focus to alert mechanisms, complaints, and market intelligence for […]

Hitachi Energy India Q1 Results: Net profit rises over twofold to Rs 294 crore

Hitachi Energy India has displayed remarkable financial growth with a net profit soaring over 100% in the June quarter. The company reported a substantial increase in operational revenue compared to the previous year. With first-quarter orders reaching Rs 5,096.5 crore for FY27, the firm has achieved a record order backlog totaling Rs 32,222.1 crore, fueled […]

Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain

US President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. This agreement involves carefully structured phases for winding down the conflict. Israeli forces will withdraw as disarmament is completed by Hamas. A new Palestinian police force will work with an international stabilization force. Reconstruction of Gaza is envisioned after the […]

Crompton Greaves shares crash 7% despite strong Q1 results

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals shares fell to a day’s low of ₹250 on Friday, even after posting strong Q1 results a day earlier. The company reported a 15.2% YoY jump in PAT to ₹143 crore (6.4% margin) and 11.8% YoY revenue growth to ₹2,235 crore, driven by broad-based performance across segments.