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Q1 FY23: OMCs bleed due to marketing losses

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Bharti Airtel Q1: Inline results and stable operating metrics

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IRB beats estimates in Q1FY23, but the stock is expensive

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MCX natural gas might slip below ₹600

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Weekly Rupee View: INR to remain sideways

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What charts say about 6 key sectors and how to play them

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SEBI's grievance redressal platform disposes of 2,245 complaints in July

Tata Chemicals gains 12% on strong Q1 results

Broker’s Call: Aptus Value Housing Finance (Buy)

Broker’s Call: City Union Bank (Buy)

Sensex, Nifty close almost flat; IT stocks weigh

Alloy and stainless steel exports up April-June period

₹50,000 crore forex saved by blending ethanol with petrol in 7-8 years: PM

To buy Russian coal, Indian companies swapping dollar for Asian currencies

Go short on copper futures

Hindalco Industries Q1 PAT rises 47.7% to ₹4,119 crore

Rupee rises 15 paise to close at 79.48 against US dollar

Rupee rises 11 paise to 79.52 against US dollar in early trade

Weekly Rupee View: INR to remain sideways

Rupee falls 40 paise to close at 79.64 against US dollar

INR weakens on Fed rate hike bets, dollar demand from importers

Alloy and stainless steel exports up April-June period

₹50,000 crore forex saved by blending ethanol with petrol in 7-8 years: PM

To buy Russian coal, Indian companies swapping dollar for Asian currencies

Go short on copper futures

Hindalco Industries Q1 PAT rises 47.7% to ₹4,119 crore

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Shree Renuka Sugars pares Q1 loss to ₹103.4 crore on higher income

Tata Chemicals’ net up 86% on higher realisation

AAI income jumps 41% to ₹6,841 cr in FY22: VK Singh in Rajya Sabha

10 of 109 operational airports under AAI generate revenues: Report in Lok Sabha

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Forging industry body says auto electrification may lead to the closure of 60% of units

Forging industry body says auto electrification may lead to the closure of 60% of units

FY23 will see a dip in capacity utilisation due to poor auto demand

Despite inflation, apparel retailers to stitch 21-23% revenue growth this fiscal

Despite inflation, apparel retailers to stitch 21-23% revenue growth this fiscal

Large retailers can expect faster growth rate than smaller players this fiscal, says a Crisil report

Tax devolution to States: Centre releases ₹1.17 lakh crore in one go

Tax devolution to States: Centre releases ₹1.17 lakh crore in one go

Two instalments of tax devolution released to accelerate capital expenditure by States, says finmin

Solar adds record capacity in H1-2022, but may miss the overall target

Solar adds record capacity in H1-2022, but may miss the overall target

January-June 2022 period saw an addition of 8.4 GW new solar capacity

Agri Business

Assam hikes daily wages of tea garden workers by ₹27

ICRISAT launches secondary processing unit in AP to help farmers, FPOs

‘Abnormal’ trend in domestic cotton futures worries textile industry

PM lauds Chhattisgarh’s ‘Godhan Nyay Yojana’ at NITI Aayog meet

Lentils imports by India likely to surge as prices dip on higher global supplies

Depression forms over Odisha, signals heavy rain for Central India

Extension of free foodgrain scheme may cost the Centre ₹81,000 cr

Money & Banking

RBI issues digital lending norms to curb malpractice

RBI issues digital lending norms to curb malpractice

Mandates loan to be credited directly to the borrowers’ bank account to curb rising malpractices

BankBazaar.com looks to raise $100 m for biz growth in 3 years: CEO

BankBazaar.com looks to raise $100 m for biz growth in 3 years: CEO

It has not achieved break-even on EBITDA level

YES Bank, IBSFINtech tie up to provide enhanced digital services for corporate clients

YES Bank, IBSFINtech tie up to provide enhanced digital services for corporate clients

This tie-up is another instance of growing acceptance of bank-fintech partnership model

PSU general insurers incur ₹26,364 crore loss for health portfolio in last 5 years: CAG

PSU general insurers incur ₹26,364 crore loss for health portfolio in last 5 years: CAG

The CAG report revealed that PSU insurers' market share in the health insurance business is reducing continuously

LEAF, IFFCO Kisan Finance outreach for marginalised farmers

LEAF, IFFCO Kisan Finance outreach for marginalised farmers

LEAF, IFFCO Kisan Finance offer organised financial services to marginalised farmers

Govt sector NPS subscribers: PFRDA eases online process for changing choice of investment

Govt sector NPS subscribers: PFRDA eases online process for changing choice of investment

Does away with the need for prior approval of Nodal office approval before allowing online change to investment pattern

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Quick Take: Why the stock markets cheered, while bond markets sulked post Budget

Though the Budget had every excuse to announce some populist handouts ahead of upcoming State polls, it seems to have refrained

Shree Renuka Sugars pares Q1 loss to ₹103.4 crore on higher income

Tata Chemicals’ net up 86% on higher realisation

AAI income jumps 41% to ₹6,841 cr in FY22: VK Singh in Rajya Sabha

10 of 109 operational airports under AAI generate revenues: Report in Lok Sabha

10 of 109 operational airports under AAI generate revenues: Report in Lok Sabha

Why there are more women airline pilots in India than the US

New oil palm hybrid promises to yield in 24 months, produce more

Industry bodies recommend parallel runways, aero city and MRO facility at new Parandur airport

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₹50,000 crore forex saved by blending ethanol with petrol in 7-8 years: PM

₹50,000 crore forex saved by blending ethanol with petrol in 7-8 years: PM

Indian Oil Corporation’s ₹900 crore ethanol plant to provide permanent solution to stubble burning

Alloy and stainless steel exports up April-June period

Alloy and stainless steel exports up April-June period

Sales of semi-finished alloy steel was up 729 per cent in June

WhatsApp has not abused dominant position in India, rules NCLAT

WhatsApp has not abused dominant position in India, rules NCLAT

NCLAT also said the law laid down by foreign authorities is not binding on it

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Tejashwi as his deputy

Nitish takes oath as Bihar CM, Tejashwi as his deputy

JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar chief minister for the eighth time

Hindalco Industries Q1 PAT rises 47.7% to ₹4,119 crore

Hindalco Industries Q1 PAT rises 47.7% to ₹4,119 crore

Hindalco Industries’ revenue from operations increased to ₹58,018 crore, over ₹41,358 crore in the year-ago period

Google launches web version of its ‘Read Along’ app for kids

Google launches web version of its ‘Read Along’ app for kids

Google’s Read Along Android app was launched in 2019

Corbevax approved as precaution dose for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield

Corbevax approved as precaution dose for adults vaccinated with Covaxin, Covishield

This is for the first time that a booster dose that is different from the one used for primary vaccination against Covid has been allowed

Elon Musk sells Tesla shares worth $6.9 billion, cites chance of forced Twitter deal

Elon Musk sells Tesla shares worth $6.9 billion, cites chance of forced Twitter deal

Musk in early July tore up his April 25 agreement to buy Twitter for $44 billion

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Companies

Hospitality industry is demonstrating robust growth after pandemic blues: ITC’s Sanjiv Puri

Hospitality industry is demonstrating robust growth after pandemic blues: ITC’s Sanjiv Puri

ITC launches 291-key premium luxury hotel ITC Narmada in Ahmedabad

Volkswagen India hopes to double sales to 50,000 cars by year-end

Volkswagen India hopes to double sales to 50,000 cars by year-end

To focus on bringing down the cost of owning a car

Pitti Engineering net up 59% on higher demand

Pitti Engineering net up 59% on higher demand

Revenue increases 77 per cent to ₹311 crore

M&M eyes over one-third market share in pick-up segment

M&M eyes over one-third market share in pick-up segment

Launches Bolero MaXX Pik-Up in three variants priced in the ₹7.68-7.87 lakh range

Va Tech Wabag Q1 PAT nearly doubles to ₹30 crore

Va Tech Wabag Q1 PAT nearly doubles to ₹30 crore

Profit before exceptional items and tax stood at ₹39.15 crore

Cummins India sales jump 42% on strong demand

Cummins India sales jump 42% on strong demand

Geopolitical risk, high inflation and supply chain disruptions continue to pose challenges: MD

Info-tech

Infosys CEO sees moderation in attrition over coming quarters

Infosys CEO sees moderation in attrition over coming quarters

Infosys hired a record 21,000 in the just concluded quarter as the attrition rose to 28.4 per cent in June 2022 quarter

US testing firm Qualitest buys ZenQ

US testing firm Qualitest buys ZenQ

Acquisition to expand Qualitest’s capabilities in Phygital, Analytics, Blockchain and DevOps

Spotify redesigns home screen, splits music and podcasts feed

Spotify redesigns home screen, splits music and podcasts feed

Spotify is currently rolling out its homepage redesign on Android

Google launches web version of its ‘Read Along’ app for kids

Google launches web version of its ‘Read Along’ app for kids

Google’s Read Along Android app was launched in 2019

Microsoft celebrates OneDrive on its 15th anniversary with a redesign

Microsoft celebrates OneDrive on its 15th anniversary with a redesign

OneDrive Home will roll out in the coming months

SquadStack raises $17.5 million in Series B funding round

SquadStack raises $17.5 million in Series B funding round

SquadStack to use the fresh infusion of funds to strengthen team

Portfolio

Q1 FY23: OMCs bleed due to marketing losses

Q1 FY23: OMCs bleed due to marketing losses

Prices of motor fuels were kept at levels equivalent to $75-80 per barrel of crude

Bharti Airtel Q1: Inline results and stable operating metrics

Bharti Airtel Q1: Inline results and stable operating metrics

Results reflect consistent progress made in recent quarters

IRB beats estimates in Q1FY23, but the stock is expensive

IRB beats estimates in Q1FY23, but the stock is expensive

The company is trading at a one year forward P/E of 26.6 times against its historical average (5 year average) of 11.8 times

Why investors should look beyond MTM losses of SBI in Q1 FY23

Why investors should look beyond MTM losses of SBI in Q1 FY23

With a At Rs ₹50-lakh crore trillion of balance sheet, SBI’s ability to keep pace with overall market momentum is an important factor

What charts say about 6 key sectors and how to play them

What charts say about 6 key sectors and how to play them

Do note that all the indices are selected purely based on the price action seen on the charts using technical analysis

Looking for safe havens? Try treasury bills

Looking for safe havens? Try treasury bills

Here is a complete lowdown on treasury bills, which are a good alternative to bank deposits, small savings schemes

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Shiv Shivakumar's spirited lessons for MBAs entering corporate life

Shiv Shivakumar's spirited lessons for MBAs entering corporate life

Speaking at the grand finale of BLoC Boardroom Challenge 2021, he offers six insights to B-schoolers.

Masterclass on how to solve a business case by Vishwadeep Kuila

Masterclass on how to solve a business case by Vishwadeep Kuila

Speaking at the grand finale of BLoC Boardroom Challenge 2021, Kuila offers realistic advice to crack a case.

'Thinking about the future will help'

'Thinking about the future will help'

Mohammed Thaysir of Chennai Business School, says students shouldn't be stuck on just getting a job

Is your job a 100-metre dash or a marathon?

Is your job a 100-metre dash or a marathon?

Treat the first three years of your job as an extension of your management programme

'For an interview, prepare thoroughly about yourself'

'For an interview, prepare thoroughly about yourself'

Great Lakes Institute of Management student, Akanksha Ahuja gives you a few tips on acing interviews

'Don't ask the interviewer irrelevant questions'

'Don't ask the interviewer irrelevant questions'

Bharath Prasad, a graduate of GLIM, says it's better to not ask questions than asking half-baked ones

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BL Podcast: Bihar Political Crisis: What next for Nitish Kumar?

BL Podcast: Bihar Political Crisis: What next for Nitish Kumar?

With Nitish Kumar breaking all alliances with the BJP, it remains to be seen how the politics of Bihar would shape now.

Resources

Feb 01, 2022

Budget 2022-23: Speech of Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman

Feb 01, 2022

Key features of Budget 2022-23

Jan 31, 2022

Full Text | Economic Survey 2021-22

Walking in Indian Cities – A Daily Agony for Millions

Will Akasa Air’s contra bet on Boeing 737 Max instead of Airbus pay off?

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s Akasa airline has gone against the tide, placing its bets on Boeing aircrafts; it now needs to carve out a niche for itself

Breastfeeding, a responsibility, not choice

Rate of initiation of breastfeeding within an hour of birth has declined in 5 years

Blockchain: Piloting the future of aviation

Enables effective solutions that positively impact industry players and end consumers

Q1 FY23: OMCs bleed due to marketing losses

Prices of motor fuels were kept at levels equivalent to $75-80 per barrel of crude

Bharti Airtel Q1: Inline results and stable operating metrics

Results reflect consistent progress made in recent quarters

IRB beats estimates in Q1FY23, but the stock is expensive

The company is trading at a one year forward P/E of 26.6 times against its historical average (5 year average) of 11.8 times

Auroville: An utopian search for a better world

Akash Kapur’s ‘Better to Have Gone’ traces what happens when we believe deeply in a quest and give up everything in its pursuit

Lady doctors and the rocky path to healing

A handbook on India’s first women doctors holds up a mirror to the social and political realities of the 19th and early 20th century

Conquering Everest: A compelling account of how an impossible dream was achieved

Jim Davidson dwells in detail on the failure to make it in the first attempt and the harrowing return to physically and emotionally draining climb up