MUMBAI: The sensex closed higher for the second straight session on Monday, driven by gains in auto and IT shares amid easing global trade tensions and supportive domestic factors, including a bumper dividend from RBI and early monsoons. The sensex rose 455 points (0.6%) to close at 82,176, its highest level in over a week….
Reliance Infrastructure Ltd (RInfra) on Monday reported a net profit of Rs 4,387 crore for the March quarter, primarily driven by a reduction in expenses. In comparison, the company had posted a net loss of Rs 220.58 crore in the January-March period of 2023-24, according to an exchange filing.The company’s total income for the quarter…
Gold rate today: Gold prices surged by Rs 550 to Rs 99,300 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, driven by persistent buying from jewellers and retailers, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal, with 99.9 per cent purity, had closed at Rs 98,750 per 10 grams on Friday. Since…
NEW DELHI: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Monday imposed a Rs 25 lakh penalty on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) for failing to adequately disclose substantial payments made to 63 Moons Technologies (formerly known as Financial Technologies India Ltd).The penalty, which must be paid within 45 days, stems from…
MUMBAI: Swiss consumer goods giant Nestle S.A has picked up a minority stake in Indian pet food startup Drools. The Bengaluru-based company did not disclose the specifics of the deal but said that it has been valued at $1 billion post the investment, joining the ranks of unicorn startups. “This is a financial investment by…
InterGlobe Aviation promoter Rakesh Gangwal and his family trust are expected to offload up to 3.4 per cent of their stake in IndiGo, valued at approximately Rs 6,831 crore, on Tuesday, according to sources. Gangwal, the co-founder of the airline, has been gradually reducing his holdings following a public fallout with co-founder Rahul Bhatia.In addition…
ITR filing FY 2024-25: Even if you don’t have taxable income, you may still be required to file a return under certain conditions. (AI image) By Kuldip KumarThe Government recently notified the income tax return (ITR) forms for the financial year 2024–25. While there aren’t many changes, most of them are aimed to facilitate the…
Tata Motors’ electric vehicle (EV) business achieved a positive operating margin before depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) in the fiscal year 2024-25, placing it among a small group of EV manufacturers globally to reach this milestone, the company said in its latest annual report.The turnaround in margins came even as EV sales dipped and its market…
As satellite-based communication services near commercial rollout, the Indian government is stepping up efforts to secure national interests amid expected dominance by global players such as Elon Musk’s Starlink, Jeff Bezos-led Amazon Kuiper, and Eutelsat OneWeb.Officials aware of the matter told The Economic Times that a slew of strategic measures are being finalized to boost…
Memorial Day, which had traditionally been observed on May 30 to honor America’s fallen service members, officially became a federal holiday in 1971 and is now held on the last Monday in May.Over the years, it has also become one of the busiest weekends for retail sales and travel across the United States. Here’s a…
