Shares of FMCG major ITC surged 4% to a day’s high of Rs 490 on the BSE on Friday, following the company’s announcement of a nearly 16% increase in revenue to Rs 22,282 crore for the quarter ended September 2024. While net profit rose marginally to Rs 4,993 crore—up 2%—it fell short of Street estimates of Rs 5,079 crore. However, revenue exceeded expectations of Rs 18,068 crore.
Sebi lowers stress testing limit for commodity derivatives
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has announced a significant reduction in the Z-score limit for stress testing in commodity derivatives, lowering it