Oil prices soar 14% in October to end at 6-month high as US weighs fresh attacks after midterm elections. More upside ahead?
Brent crude rose 13.6% in October to settle at a six-month high of $117.64 a barrel, as fears of fresh US strikes on Iran and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fuelled supply concerns. Analysts warn of further volatility, with Goldman Sachs flagging a possible rise to $120.
Varun Beverages Q3 net profit rises 13% YoY, but margins fall
Varun Beverages recorded a substantial net profit increase of 13.5% for the quarter ending September 2026. Although there was strong revenue growth attributed to both local and international sales, the company’s shares dropped because of shrinking operating margins. Challenges arose from heightened packaging costs and sugar price surges affecting gross margins. Additionally, Varun Beverages solidified […]
Global Markets | European shares stumble at end of best month since June on AI worries
European stock markets slid as a global selloff in technology rattled investors, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index closing in negative territory. Concerns over soaring AI infrastructure costs loomed large. However, to add a silver lining, euro zone growth exceeded forecasts amid climbing inflation and borrowing costs, while firms such as Universal Music Group and […]
ZEE profit sinks 40% YoY in Q2, but revenue rises on FIFA subscription growth
Zee Entertainment Enterprises faced a sharp drop in consolidated net profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, despite a 13% rise in operating revenue to ₹2,225 crore, spurred by FIFA World Cup-related subscriptions. Total costs surged by 18%, largely due to inflated programming and promotional expenses. In a bright spot, ZEE5’s revenue surged over […]
Lodha Developers profit rises 28% YoY to Rs 1,013 crore in Sept quarter
Lodha has announced a remarkable 63% surge in net profit, reaching ₹2,386 crore for the first half of FY27. This growth is driven by impressive operational performance, with net profit for the September quarter rising by 28% to ₹1,013 crore and revenue climbing 18% to ₹4,468 crore. The company’s pre-sales also saw a 10% increase […]
Sun Pharma Q2 profit takes a hit on exceptional items
Sun Pharmaceutical has seen a notable 36% drop in net profit, juxtaposed with an 11.8% rise in consolidated revenue. The uplift in revenue can be attributed largely to strong sales growth in India and emerging markets, particularly in domestic formulations. Conversely, US formulation sales faced a significant downturn. The company also marked progress in its […]
GAIL Q2 profit surges over two fold YoY to 4,650 cr despite global disruptions
GAIL (India) has reported a remarkable increase in net profit, reaching ₹4,650 crore for the September quarter, more than double from the previous year. This growth is attributed to heightened gas marketing margins amid global energy supply disruptions. Revenue also surged by 31% to ₹45,924 crore. Furthermore, GAIL has moved forward with plans to list […]