File photo: A salesman picks a bottle of Black & White blended Scotch whisky, a brand of Diageo’s United Spirits Ltd, from a shelf at a liquor store in Bengaluru, India, January 20, 2026. BENGALURU: Diageo-controlled United Spirits reported a 7.8% decline in net profit to Rs 428 crore in the Sept quarter from Rs…
BENGALURU: E-commerce company Meesho’s net loss narrowed 68% to Rs 132.4 crore in the Sept quarter from Rs 411.4 crore a year earlier, as revenue grew faster than expenses. Total income rose 31% to Rs 4,259 crore from Rs 3,254.9 crore. Revenue from operations increased 34% to Rs 4,131.6 crore. The loss was nearly unchanged…
Oil prices declined on Thursday as traders weighed the possibility of fresh diplomatic developments between the US and Iran against the risk of further supply disruptions from escalating attacks in the Middle East.Brent crude fell by $0.85, or 0.74%, to $114.50 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped $0.91, or 0.89%, to $101.90….
Microsoft posts $36.6 billion profit as 60,000 staff offered voluntary exits Microsoft reported a 32 per cent year-on-year rise in net income to $36.6 billion in the July-September quarter, days after announcing a voluntary buyout offer for around 60,000 employees, more than a quarter of its global workforce.India is among the four countries where the…
File photo: Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company CHENNAI: Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company (Chola), the financial services arm of Murugappa Group, will raise Rs 5,000 crore through qualified institutions placement (QIP). Its board gave the nod for fundraise, the company said on Wednesday. The board approved the issue of equity shares and/or eligible securities convertible…
Rupee strengthens against US dollar NEW DELHI: Rupee strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, rising 11 paise to 95.17 after the American currency softened following the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision. The currency opened at 95.20 at the interbank foreign exchange market before moving higher. It had settled at 95.28…
Are banks closed on Karwa Chauth NEW DELHI: Planning a quick trip to the bank today? You might want to check the holiday calendar first.The festive season brings a fresh round of bank holidays, but closures are not the same across India, as they depend on the festivals and regional occasions observed in each state.Today,…
Dalal Street faces a cautious near-term outlook, with elevated crude oil prices, movements in the US dollar and the Federal Reserve’s policy stance remaining key factors for investors. Sensex and Nifty have faced selling pressure, although select buying has supported broader market indices. At the same time, foreign portfolio investment flows have shown signs of…
File photo: The TVS Motor logo on a motorbike inside a TVS Motor repair shop, in New Delhi TVS Motor Company expects two-wheeler industry growth to moderate to single digits in the Oct-Dec quarter after a strong first half, as a high base and rising material costs temper the outlook. The company has implemented small…
File photo: India, Mexico launch preferential trade agreement talks to expand trade, investment NEW DELHI: India and Mexico have signed the terms of reference marking the formal commencement of negotiations for a preferential trade agreement.“The negotiations will focus on identifying mutually beneficial opportunities to expand trade, facilitate investment and strengthen supply chain linkages. Leveraging the…
