Grasim Industries witnessed a 66% decline in Q2 consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 389 crore, despite an 11% surge in revenue, reaching Rs 33,563 crore. This downturn is attributed to reduced profit margins in the cement sector and initial investments in the ‘Birla Opus’ paint business.
High margin requirements will discourage undue speculation in electricity futures: Sebi Chief Pandey
A high initial-margin requirement will discourage “undue speculation” in the newly-launched electricity futures segment, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday.