Maharashtra ranked India’s top performing state, Gujarat 2nd : Report

New Delhi (IANS) Maharashtra leads the overall composite rankings as the top performing state across economic and social parameters in the country, followed by Gujarat and Karnataka, according to a report released on Tuesday. 

Maharashtra topped…

India’s microfinance sector projected to grow by 12–15 pc in FY26

Mumbai (IANS) The micro-finance sector (MFI) in India is projected to grow by 12–15 per cent in FY26 under a conservative scenario, returning to FY24 levels, a report showed on Monday. 

In a more favourable environment, particularly if rural…

India’s domestic policy to support growth, broader economy remains robust: Experts

New Delhi (IANS) India’s domestic policy is likely to support growth as the income tax cuts come in force this fiscal and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continues with rate cuts, industry experts said on Monday, as pick-up was seen in the Index of…

Market Outlook: Q4 results, auto sales and global cues key triggers for next week

Mumbai (IANS) The market outlook for next week will be influenced by several domestic and global cues such as Q4 results for FY25, IIP & FII data and economic data from the US. 

Next week, major companies like Adani Green, Adani Total Gas,…

Foreign investors make notable return to Indian equity markets in April

New Delhi (IANS) Foreign investors have made a notable return to Indian equity markets this month, emerging as net buyers over the past two weeks, analysts said on Saturday. 

In just the last seven trading sessions, foreign portfolio investors…

Sensex, Nifty plunge over 1 per cent amid geopolitical tensions

Mumbai (IANS) Indian stock market saw a sharp decline on Friday within hours of opening of trade, as uncertainty over geopolitical tensions continues to spook the investors.  

Domestic benchmark indices opened flat to positive in morning trade…

Revenue stagnant, losses mount as EV firm Ather Energy prepares for IPO

New Delhi (IANS) The electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on April 28, but industry experts on Friday raised eyebrows over the company’s continued losses and lack of revenue growth. 

Despite…

Poonawalla Fincorp Q4 net profit plunges 81 pc to Rs 62 crore

New Delhi (IANS) Poonawalla Fincorp on Friday reported a sharp over 81 per cent decline in its net profit, which fell to Rs 62.33 crore in the January-March quarter (Q4) of FY25, compared to Rs 331.70 crore in the same quarter of the previous financial…

Hindustan Unilever Limited's Q4 net profit drops 17.4 pc QoQ to Rs 2,464 crore

Mumbai (IANS) FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) on Thursday reported a 17.4 per cent drop in its consolidated net profit on a quarter-on-quarter basis for the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY25. 

The net profit stood at Rs 2,464 crore in…

Black Box reports strongest quarterly performance of FY25 with Rs 1,550 crore in Q4 order wins

Mumbai (IANS) Black Box Limited, a leading global provider of digital infrastructure solutions, on Thursday, announced its best-ever quarterly performance for the financial year 2024–25, achieving order wins totaling Rs 1,550 crore in Q4. 

This…