Hindustan Unilever: The FMCG major has recorded standalone net profit at Rs 2,406 crore for the quarter ended March FY24, falling 5.7 percent over the year-ago period, impacted by weak topline as well as operating numbers. Revenue from operations fell 0.2 percent on-year to Rs 14,857 crore for the quarter, with volume growth of 2 percent. EBITDA fell 1 percent year-on-year to Rs 3,435 crore, with ...

The benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices are likely to open on a negative note on April 25 as trends in the GIFT Nifty indicate a weak start for the broader index with a loss of 61.50 points.The benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices flattened after morning gains, while the midcap and smallcap indices continued to rise on April 24.The BSE Sensex closed up 0.2 percent, a gain of 114 points, at 73,853 fro...

According to Centrum, ticket prices have risen 8-10 percent. Should the war in the Middle East prolong, it could further push up crude prices, and ticket prices could rise as high as 25 percent over the next year.Factors driving high airfares are the issues at Vistara, Pratt & Whitney engine issues, and increased travel because of the upcoming elections. Centrum feels a capacity crunch is stoking ...

Benchmark indices the Sensex and the Nifty took a breather on April 25 morning after a four-day bull run to trade lower on weak global cues. Analysts, however, said there was little reason to worry as India's VIX remained at lower levels. They expect bouts of consolidation on the monthly expiry day and as the corporate earnings season continues.The Sensex was down 17.31 points or 0.02 percent at 7...

At 11:17 hrs IST, the Sensex was up 307.26 points or 0.42 percent at 74,045.71, and the Nifty was up 86.10 points or 0.38 percent at 22,454.10.ITC Ltd shares have seen increased buying interest in the May series, with the cumulative open interest in futures rising 20 percent from the previous month. In options, the buying interest has picked up at Rs 430/ 440/ 450 call strikes, while a support bas...