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CROP PRICES SHOW MIXED TREND IN RELATION TO THEIR RESPECTIVE MSPS

One of the most crucial factors that would determine how the rural economy performs in the remaining two quarters of FY25 is how prices of key agriculture commodities fare.

Privatising banks is essential

Eliminating onerous regulations is the first step in reforms that India needs to take towards its goal of becoming a developed country by 2047, said RAJNISH MEHRA, economist, University of Arizona. In conversation with Ruchika Chitravanshi in New Delhi, Mehra stressed that lateral entry in the government is critical and added that the bureaucracy is not going to voluntarily do anything that diminishes its influence. He said that it will take strong leadership from the Prime Minister to push these changes through. Edited excerpts:

50% of construction workers' welfare cess funds unused

Nearly half of the ₹1.12 trillion collected by states and Union Territories (UTs) as the building and other construction workers' welfare cess remained unutilised till March 31 this year, a Business Standard analysis has revealed.

60% gold reserves held domestically: RBI data

Amount of yellow metal increased by 100 tonnes between April and Sep

Credit cards get a festive boost, spending increases 25% in Sep

Credit card spending in September recorded strong growth of 25 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), marking the highest increase in six months. Even as many banks saw higher slippages during the July-September quarter of 2024-25, spending growth exceeded 20 per cent for the first time since February.

JSW Energy outbids Adani group, NTPC

JSW Energy, part of the billionaire Sajjan Jindal-led group, has emerged as the highest bidder for bankrupt KSK Mahanadi Power Company, according to a stock-exchange filing by the company on Tuesday.

Cipla's profit jumps 15% on robust sales

Drug major Cipla on Tuesday reported a 15.2 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹1,303 crore for the second quarter (Q2) of FY25, driven by robust sales across key markets. India's third largest pharma company reported ₹1,131 crore during the same period in 2023-24.

Adani Ports net soars 40%

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) reported a net profit (attributable to equity holders of the parent) of ₹2,445 crore for the second quarter of financial year 2025 (Q2FY25), up by 39.90 per cent year-on-year (YoY), even though it missed street estimates.

JSW, Posco forge deal for 5 mtpa steel unit in India

JV to boost renewable energy, EV battery materials

Adani Enterprises profit zooms 664% to ₹1,742 cr

The Adani group's flagship entity, Adani Enterprises (AEL), reported a more than sevenfold increase in its consolidated net profit (attributable to the company's owners) for the July-September quarter of 2024-25 (FY25), driven by improved revenue and reduced finance costs.

Maruti misses Street estimates, Q2 PAT slides 18% to ₹3,102 cr

Shares tumble over 4%; mcap erodes by ₹14,846 crore

Marico's earnings rise 20% on volume growth, asset sales

Homegrown FMCG major Marico reported a 20.27 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to ₹433 crore for the September quarter, driven by volume growth, pricing actions, and gains from asset sales.

Flipkart records 7.2 bn customer engagements this festival season

E-commerce firm Flipkart recorded an overall 7.2 billion visits in terms of customer engagement this festive season between September 1 till October 28.

Brokerages snip Nifty EPS growth estimates

Further revisions for FY25, FY26 likely if Q2 show continues to disappoint

Gold sparkles less this Dhanteras, silver shines

Jewellers approached this Dhanteras hoping that the day's sales would provide a breather in a year marked by sky-high gold prices.

After recent silver rally, limit exposure to 5%, enter with 7-yr horizon

Silver recently crossed the 1 lakh per kilogram mark, outpacing gold over the past year. This surge is driven by industrial demand, interest rate cuts, and various other macroeconomic factors.

Federal Bank reports 11% rise in profit on income growth

Federal Bank reported a 10.8 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in its net profit for the second quarter of the current financial year (Q2FY25), with profits rising to 1,056.7 crore from ₹954 crore in the same quarter of the previous financial year.

JSW Infra's net jumps 46%, beats estimates

JSW Infrastructure's consolidated net profit (attributable to the owners of the company) for the second quarter of 2024-25 (Q2FY25) jumped 46.03 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹371.51 crore, beating Bloomberg poll estimate of ₹299.23 crore.

Adani Power profit falls 50% to ₹3,297 cr

Adani Power on Monday reported a 50 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to ₹3,297.52 crore in the September quarter (Q2FY25) compared to a year ago, mainly due to lower income as well as higher taxes.

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank profitjumps 11%, backed by high NII

Thoothukudi-headquartered Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) has posted an 11 per cent rise in net profit during the second quarter of this financial year (Q2FY25).

Germany's Rhenus Group eyes cargo ops in inland waterways

Rhenus Logistics, a leading transportation player in Europe, is looking to ramp up its India operations. It will pump about $100 million into the country's inland waterways starting next year, said Tobias Martin Bartz, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Rhenus Group.

Facing OTT heat, DTH players' revenue continues to decline

Shift in preference for more flexible digital content options reason for fall

IndiGo shares nosedive 8% after weak Q2 show

Near-term outlook remains challenging as supply outpaces demand

Waaree Energies jumps 56%, Deepak Builders slumps

It was a mixed bag for new listings on Monday with shares of Waaree Energies gaining over 55 per cent while that of Deepak Builders and Engineers India plunging more than 20 per cent.

Volume outlook remains positive for Coal India

The Q2FY25 revenue for Coal India (CIL) was reported at ₹30,700 crore (down 6 per cent year-on-year or Y-o-Y and 16 per cent sequentially).

Swiggy trims IPO valuation to $11.3bn

Sets price band at ₹371-390 per share

Index funds move the SIP needle

Share of such funds in monthly inflows nears 5 per cent from 3.5 per cent a year ago

Mkts snap 5-day losing streak as geopolitical tensions ease

ICICI Bank propels Sensex to best session in a month

CPCB cracks down on plastic waste violations

In response to rising complaints regarding violations of the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued stringent orders to State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) to enforce immediate action against offenders.

MHA issues alert against illegal payment gateways

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an alert against illegal payment gateways created by transnational gangs of cybercriminals using mule bank accounts and are being used for facilitating money laundering, officials said on Monday.