FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the operator of the Nykaa brand, on Tuesday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 13.64 crore for the April-June quarter of the financial year 2024-25 (Q1FY25), marking a 152 per cent increase from Rs 5.42 crore in the same period last year (Q1FY24), the company said in a regulatory filing submitted...
Goldman Sachs, the New York-based investment bank, has outlined its strategic vision for Indian equities in 2025. The firm identifies major growth potential in sectors such as housing, agriculture, defense, tourism, and the rapidly growing segment of affluent consumers, which it believes will drive the next phase of economic expansion in India. That said, analysts...
Atlanta-based fizzy drink maker Coca-Cola on Wednesday announced it had reached an agreement with Jubilant Bhartia Group to sell a 40 per cent stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings (HCCH). HCCH is the parent company of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), Coca-Cola’s largest bottler in India. According to sources, individuals familiar with the deal at Bhartia Group...
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries is in talks with banks for a loan of as much as $3 billion to refinance debt due next year, according to people familiar with the matter. About half a dozen banks are in discussions with the Indian conglomerate for the loan, which would be syndicated to wider market in...
IPOs this week: The primary market is set to remain active next week, with five mainboard companies and six SME companies preparing to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs). Ranging from fintechs to supermarket chains, these mainboard IPOs are expected to collectively raise over ₹19,000 crore, reflecting strong investor interest across diverse sectors. Vishal Mega Mart...
Tech billionaire Elon Musk spent at least $270 million to help Donald Trump win the US presidency, according to new federal filings, making him the country’s biggest political donor. SpaceX and Tesla CEO Musk, the world’s richest person, was an ardent supporter of Trump’s White House campaign — funneling money into door knocking operations and...
In what feels like the DDLJ of stock market rallies—long, dramatic, and endlessly entertaining—the Sensex and Nifty 50 wrapped up their fifth consecutive session of gains on December 5, proving yet again why they’re the Rajinikanths of Indian finance. The Sensex surged a whopping 1,850 points from its intraday low, closing at 81,765.86, while the Nifty 50...
Bitcoin soared past the $100,000 milestone on Thursday, fueled by expectations that US President-elect Donald Trump’s administration will usher in a crypto-friendly regulatory era. This landmark comes just weeks after Trump’s sweeping election victory, which also saw several pro-crypto lawmakers secure seats in Congress. Bitcoin, which has more than doubled in value this year, has...
Foodtech and quick commerce giant Swiggy has managed a 30.3% quarter-on-quarter growth in its operating revenue which spiked to Rs 3,601 crore during Q2 FY25 as compared to Rs 2,763 crore Q2 FY24. This growth was largely driven by the expansion of its quick commerce businesses which grew 135% in the last quarter. Swiggy’s food...
The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation has proposed increasing the tax on products such as aerated beverages, cigarettes, and other tobacco-related items to 35%, up from the current rate of 28%, reported news agency PTI. This decision may be a part of a broader effort to adjust tax rates on certain goods...