Parle Industries shares hit the 5% upper circuit for the third straight session after investors mistakenly linked the stock to Melody toffees gifted by PM Narendra Modi to Italy’s Giorgia Meloni. The viral social media moment sparked confusion between listed Parle Industries and unlisted FMCG giant Parle Products, fuelling a sharp rally in the microcap stock.
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.