Business

18 Jan

Royal Stag BoomBox 2025: Setting the Stage for the Future of Music and Entertainment in India

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Seagram’s Royal Stag BoomBox is back for its third edition, combining the timeless melodies of Bollywood with contemporary hip-hop beats. Produced by Mirchi, the immersive music festival unveiled its lineup at a media preview in Mumbai on January 14, showcasing a unique cultural fusion that embodies the brand's 'Living it Large' philosophy. The festival will tour four major youth hubs - Hyderabad, Mumbai, Gurugram, and Guwahati - featuring headline acts and interactive experiences. Previous editions attracted nearly 100,000 attendees and garnered over 200 million views online. This year, the event introduces a gaming element in collaboration with Ampverse DMI Pulse,…

18 Jan

Havells shares jump, company’s Q3 revenue upsurge 10% to Rs 4,889 crore

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Havells India shares jumped 1.08% on January 17 after the company announced its Q3 results on January 16. The company's revenue from operations grew 10% to Rs 4,888.98 crore in Q3 FY25 as against Rs 4,413.86 crore in Q3 FY24. The shares opened 0.79% lower at Rs 1,544.95 and later recovered from the losses by hitting an intraday high of Rs 1,617.95 in the early morning hours of January 17. The stock later pared some gains and traded at Rs 1,574.15. Though the company reported a rise in revenue, its net profit declined to Rs 278 crore in Q3 FY25.…

17 Jan

Infosys reports 11.4% inflation in October-December quarter

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

The company's revenue grew 7.6 per cent to Rs 41,764 crore in the third quarter as against Rs 38,821 crore in the same quarter last year.India's second-largest IT services firm Infosys Ltd on Thursday reported an 11.4 per cent rise in net profit for the December quarter (Q3) of FY25 at Rs 6,806 crore as against Rs 6,106 crore in the same quarter last year.The company's revenue grew 7.6 per cent to Rs 41,764 crore in the third quarter as against Rs 38,821 crore in the same quarter last year.Infosys has raised its constant currency (CC) revenue growth guidance for…

16 Jan

Wholesale inflation upgrade to 2.37% in December

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

India's wholesale inflation rose in December, led by a surge in prices of various commodities. The wholesale price index rose 2.37% in December, compared to 1.89% in November, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday. On a sequential basis, the index declined 0.38%, compared to a 0.5% decline in the previous month. Global commodity prices have risen slightly so far in January 2025 compared to December 2024. ICRA Chief Economist Aditi Nayar said the average price of the Indian basket of crude oil rose 5.8% month-on-month during January 1-13, 2025, especially amid tighter US…

15 Jan

Trent shares increase nearly 5% after Elara Securities assigns ‘buy’ rating

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Trent shares rose 4.89 percent to Rs 6,519 per share on January 15 after Elara Securities recommended a "buy" on the stock.Elara Securities has initiated coverage on Trent with a "buy" rating and a target price of Rs 8,500. The brokerage expects Trent to maintain industry-leading metrics due to differentiated product offerings, strong hold on processes and complete reliance on private labels.Trent's fashion portfolio consistently outperforms its peers in key parameters such as store size, revenue per sq ft/per store and EBITDA margin, as well as leading in headline growth.This outperformance is expected to be sustained by a firm focus…

15 Jan

India to Promote Textiles Amid Bangladesh’s Export Challenges

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India plans to bolster its textile and garment industry in the forthcoming budget, aiming to capitalize on disruptions in Bangladesh's exports due to political instability. The government is considering financial support, tariff reductions, and incentives to enhance local production. This initiative seeks to attract international buyers, particularly from the U.S., who are seeking alternative suppliers. The textile sector, employing around 45 million people, may see a 10%-15% budget increase for the textile ministry and expanded production-linked incentives. Additionally, tariff cuts on raw materials and machinery are under consideration. Recent data indicates that while Bangladesh's garment exports to the U.S. declined…

14 Jan

Adani Group stocks surge as Adani Power upgrade over 19%

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

New Delhi: Adani Group stocks witnessed a significant surge on Tuesday, with Adani Power recovering from the previous day's fall to surge as much as 19.29%. Other stocks in the group that also registered gains included Adani Green Energy, which rose 14.54%, Adani Energy Solutions (14.38%), Adani Total Gas (13%), and NDTV (12.50%) on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Shares of Adani Enterprises rose 8.91%, Adani Ports surged 6%, Ambuja Cements rose 4.79%, ACC rose 4.50%, Sanghi Industries rose 4.22%, and Adani Wilmar gained 3%. All Adani Group stocks ended weak in Monday's trade following a weak trend in equities.…

14 Jan

Toyota Kirloskar Motor establishes its 67th T-TEP and STAR scholarship initiative

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Continuing its commitment to the nation’s ‘Skill India’ and ‘Make in India’ missions, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced the launch of its 67th Toyota Technical Education Program (T-TEP) and the “Scholarship program for Technical Education and Recognition” [STAR] initiative under T-TEP at Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Aizwal, Mizoram. Reaffirming TKM’s unwavering commitment to fostering skill development and enhancing employability opportunities across the area. The initiative is a collaboration between TKM, the Government of Mizoram, and dealership partner Zote Toyota, underscoring their shared commitment to enhancing youth employability and fostering skill development. The launch event was graced by Chief Guest…

13 Jan

Paytm shares lapse 6%, down over 20% in five sessions

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Shares of One97 Communications, the parent company of fintech major Paytm, continued to decline for the fourth consecutive session on January 13. The shares fell to Rs 796.1, marking a decline of over 6 percent. Earlier, UBS had released a report citing NPCI data, which mentioned that Paytm did not gain any UPI market share in December. In October, Paytm received approval to add customers. Nevertheless, its share of the UPI market almost halved, falling from 10 per cent at the start of 2024 to 5.5 per cent by the end of the year. During the October-November period, Paytm's market…

11 Jan

Amount raised from capital markets may inflation 21 percent to Rs 14.7 lakh crore in FY25: Sebi chief

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

He said another Rs 1 lakh crore is expected to be raised through equity in the January-March quarter, taking the total amount raised through equity to Rs 4.3 lakh crore by the end of March 2025.Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Friday said the amount raised from capital markets may rise 21 per cent to Rs 14.7 lakh crore in FY25 from Rs 11.8 lakh crore in the previous fiscal.The total resources raised from the domestic capital market in the first nine months (April-December) of the current fiscal stood at Rs 10.7 lakh crore, including…