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HUL jumps 3% post Q3 numbers, as brokerages remain bullish despite near term headwinds

Time to enhance MFs overseas investment limit

62,000 retail investors suffer as Zomato dips below listing day low

Weak global cues push Sensex down 427 pts at closing, Nifty ends below 17,300

Sensex down 269 pts intraday, Nifty below 17,700

Crude oil futures down by 2 p.c. on MCX

SECI invites bids for 1,200 MW wind power project

Spot rubber prices improve marginally

Curb illegal entry of arecanut from Myanmar through Mizoram: Campco

Solvent Extractors’ Association favours restart of mustard futures trading

Rupee falls 18 paise to 74.43 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee nears a key hurdle

Rupee gains 18 paise against US dollar in early trade

Rupee slips 6 paise to 74.44 against dollar in early trade

Weekly Rupee view: INR might stay flat

Crude oil futures down by 2 p.c. on MCX

SECI invites bids for 1,200 MW wind power project

Spot rubber prices improve marginally

Curb illegal entry of arecanut from Myanmar through Mizoram: Campco

Solvent Extractors’ Association favours restart of mustard futures trading

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Unifying India on the platform of progress

South Indian Bank brings down net loss to ₹50 crore in Q3

Curb illegal entry of arecanut from Myanmar through Mizoram: Campco

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No GST on cash discount for early payments by dealer, rules MP AAR

No GST on cash discount for early payments by dealer, rules MP AAR

This ruling is cContrary to the verdict of ruling by Kerala AAR

More support and mentoring needed for startups in Tier II and Tier III cities

More support and mentoring needed for startups in Tier II and Tier III cities

India must aim for at least 75 unicorns in the 75-week period to the 75th anniversary of independence, says Goyal

Third wave pushes recovery of multiplex operators to April-June quarter : ICRA

Third wave pushes recovery of multiplex operators to April-June quarter : ICRA

Restrictions imposed by various State govts has dashed imminent recovery

2,250 tech startups founded in 2021 registering 39% cumulative growth: NASSCOM report

2,250 tech startups founded in 2021 registering 39% cumulative growth: NASSCOM report

Nasscom identifies 135 soonicorns in tech sector that it anticipates getting unicorn status within the next 1-3 years

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Rabi sowing: Wheat dips, mustard and chana up

Finally, paddy farmers begin to switch to other crops

Maharashtra: 2,489 farmers end their lives in January-November 2021 period

German firm withdraws from organic certification in ‘third countries’ temporarily

Grain-based ethanol manufacturers demand dual pricing for maize, rice feedstock

India set to shift diet to soft oils as Indonesia curbs palm oil

US lawmakers seek litigation at WTO against India on wheat subsidy

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L&T Finance Holdings Q3 net profit increases 12%

L&T Finance Holdings Q3 net profit increases 12%

‘The company witnessed strong improvement in disbursements, collections’

SBI Life Insurance Q3 net profit jumps up 56.3%

SBI Life Insurance Q3 net profit jumps up 56.3%

Covid-related claims fall on lower deaths and record vaccination

GNPAs to decline below 12% by March-end 2023: IDBI Bank Chief

GNPAs to decline below 12% by March-end 2023: IDBI Bank Chief

‘Going forward, our policy is to grow quality advances to show reasonable, sustainable growth’

Bandhan Bank registers 36 per cent growth in net profit on the back of higher business growth and improved collection ef

Bandhan Bank registers 36 per cent growth in net profit on the back of higher business growth and improved collection ef

Third wave unlikely to impact bank’s business operations, says CEO

Tech firm Ospyn to offer digital solution to IOB, Dhanlaxmi Bank

Tech firm Ospyn to offer digital solution to IOB, Dhanlaxmi Bank

Aims to upgrade banking and administrative processes

PCI calls for roll back of zero MDR in Budget 2022-23

PCI calls for roll back of zero MDR in Budget 2022-23

Seeks withdrawal of zero MDR regime for UPI and RuPay debit cards

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India's Future mulls Supreme Court bid to avoid being named a defaulter - sources

India's Future mulls Supreme Court bid to avoid being named a defaulter - sources

It missed payments in Dec to lenders. Now, it is racing against time as grace period ends in Jan

Time to look at healthcare differently : Suneetha Reddy

Time to look at healthcare differently : Suneetha Reddy

The healthcare sector needs much more investments and infrastructure help, says Apollo Hospitals MD

Govt opens up residential rooftop solar prog; industry eyes 100 GW road map

Govt opens up residential rooftop solar prog; industry eyes 100 GW road map

Industry upbeat, eyes 100 GW road map

Finally, paddy farmers begin to switch to other crops

Finally, paddy farmers begin to switch to other crops

Major shift taking place in Telangana; area under the foodgrain likely to decline

IDBI Bank reports 53% jump in Q3FY22 net profit

IDBI Bank reports 53% jump in Q3FY22 net profit

HUL jumps 3% post Q3 numbers, as brokerages remain bullish despite near term headwinds

HUL jumps 3% post Q3 numbers, as brokerages remain bullish despite near term headwinds

Moderation in rural demand, inflationary pressure are key risks, say analysts

One hand bag only for domestic air passengers, says Centre as it asks airlines to impose rule ‘meticulously’

One hand bag only for domestic air passengers, says Centre as it asks airlines to impose rule ‘meticulously’

The rule is not being enforced; causing delays & risking security, said the Ministry

Persistent Systems reported a growth of 9.1% (QoQ) in PAT

Persistent Systems reported a growth of 9.1% (QoQ) in PAT

“we are proud to announce another quarter of exceptional performance, with 36.2 per cent year-over-year growth”

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JSW Steel logs 69 pc jump in profit to Rs 4,516 cr

JSW Steel logs 69 pc jump in profit to Rs 4,516 cr

Better realisation, higher output led to sharp jump in profit

Consistency in policy needed to drive sustained investments

Consistency in policy needed to drive sustained investments

We need growth strategy for mid- and long-term, says Martin Schwenk, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India

Bajaj Auto to invest Rs.1000 crore under PLI scheme to accelerate EV & future growth plans

Bajaj Auto to invest Rs.1000 crore under PLI scheme to accelerate EV & future growth plans

₹300 crore new EV unit in Pune will be ready by June 2022

India’s Future Retail Unable to Meet $471 Million Debt Deadline

India’s Future Retail Unable to Meet $471 Million Debt Deadline

Its dollar bond fell following the news, suffering its biggest decline in about three weeks on Friday

Tata Steel injects CBM in blast furnace to cut carbon footprint

Tata Steel injects CBM in blast furnace to cut carbon footprint

This trial will help in quantification of the reduction in coke rate

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Persistent Systems reported a growth of 9.1% (QoQ) in PAT

Persistent Systems reported a growth of 9.1% (QoQ) in PAT

“we are proud to announce another quarter of exceptional performance, with 36.2 per cent year-over-year growth”

Vodafone Idea losses widens in Q3

Vodafone Idea losses widens in Q3

The company’s consolidated revenue from operations also dipped to ₹9,717 crore against

Mphasis partners with CrossTower to set up a CoE for web 3.0 and blockchain technology

Mphasis partners with CrossTower to set up a CoE for web 3.0 and blockchain technology

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Jio profit up by 8.9% in Q3

Jio profit up by 8.9% in Q3

Gross revenue rises 13.8 per cent

Samsung to unveil the next generation of Galaxy at Unpacked event in February 2022

Samsung to unveil the next generation of Galaxy at Unpacked event in February 2022

To unveil next generation of its Galaxy S series

Yatra.com to start Technology Innovation Hub in Kochi

Yatra.com to start Technology Innovation Hub in Kochi

The company is in the recruitment process and offers jobs to those who prefer to work from Kochi.

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Portfolio: Getting into the details of Market Rally

Portfolio: Getting into the details of Market Rally

The Nifty 50 is on a high, and how! Here, we shortlist and analyse the top four sectors that contributed to the gains. Will the rally sustain? Read on

Indian indices poised at crucial levels

Indian indices poised at crucial levels

A sustained rise from here can negate our broader bearish view

PORTFOLIO COURSERA

PORTFOLIO COURSERA

The company is levered for structural shifts happening in the field of education

Portfolio: DIY Screener for banking stocks

Portfolio: DIY Screener for banking stocks

We shortlist lenders based on their NIMs, GNPA and other metrics

Portfolio Sunday Safe Investing page lead How zone-based health insurance premium works

Portfolio Sunday Safe Investing page lead How zone-based health insurance premium works

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Consider a calendar bull-call spread on IRCTC

Consider a calendar bull-call spread on IRCTC

Maximum risk at ₹23.55 per contract with high profit potential

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