SEBI’s Closing Auction Session Sparks Debate Over India’s Market Readiness And Liquidity Depth

The implementation of the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) new Closing Auction Session (CAS) has reignited a long-standing debate between global investors and domestic market participants over whether India’s equity markets have enough depth and liquidity to support an auction-based closing mechanism. The first day of CAS saw a sharp divergence in benchmark … Read more

Alembic Pharma’s Q1 FY27 Consolidated Profit Rises 12.01% To ₹175.33 Crore

Mumbai: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited on Monday announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27 (Q1 FY27), showing a rise in profit and revenue. Financial Performance The company’s consolidated net profit after tax rose to ₹175.33 crore for the quarter ended 30 June 2026, up from ₹156.53 crore reported in the … Read more

KKR-Backed Leap India Unveils ₹2,480-Crore IPO, Sets ₹151-159 Price Band Ahead Of August 7 Launch

Mumbai: KKR-backed supply-chain operator Leap India Limited on Monday announced a price band of Rs 151-159 per equity share for its Rs 2,480-crore initial public offering, which will open for subscription on August 7. Investors can bid for a minimum of 94 equity shares and in multiples of the lot thereafter, the company announced at a … Read more

Government Plans Major Tax Overhaul, Foreign Investors & Electronics Manufacturers May Get Big Relief

New Delhi: and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, during the ongoing session of Parliament. The proposed law aims to attract foreign investment and support domestic manufacturing. Wider Tax Relief According to a Bloomberg report, the Bill may offer tax benefits to foreign investors putting money into Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), … Read more

Happy Forgings Consolidated Net Profit Rises 39% To ₹91.46 Crore In Q1 FY27

Mumbai: Happy Forgings Limited on Monday announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, reporting a net profit of ₹91.46 crore. This marks a 39.22 per cent rise from the ₹65.69 crore profit recorded in the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Revenue Performance The company’s revenue from operations for the … Read more

Markets Snap Four-Day Winning Streak, Sensex Falls 210 Points As New Closing Auction Triggers Volatility

Mumbai:  snapping a four-session winning streak as investors adjusted to the newly introduced Closing Auction Session (CAS) for shares with futures and options (F&O) contracts. The BSE Sensex declined 210.08 points, or 0.27 percent, to close at 78,428.95. During the session, it moved between 78,211.87 and 79,143.15, recording a wide intraday range of 931.28 points. … Read more

AI is making companies redesign work, structures to unlock growth: Rpt

Companies are now redesigning work, structures, and management to integrate AI for business growth, not just efficiency, a McKinsey report finds. This involves rethinking workforce models to translate AI adoption into measurable business value. Companies are moving beyond simply adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools and are increasingly redesigning work, organisational structures and management roles to … Read more

UPI Payments May See MDR Return At 25-30 Bps For High-Value Merchant Transactions: Report

The merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions may soon make a comeback, with discussions indicating that the charge could be fixed between 25 and 30 basis points for select categories of payments, Moneycontrol reported. However, the final rate and implementation framework are still under discussion and may change before a decision is finalised. A … Read more

Nykaa Net Profit Climbs 226% To ₹79.76 Crore In Q1 FY27, Revenue Up 29%

Mumbai: FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd, the parent company of Nykaa, on Thursday announced a 226% surge in its consolidated net profit to ₹79.76 crore for the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27, compared to ₹24.47 crore in the same period last year. Revenue Performance The company’s consolidated revenue from operations for the quarter grew … Read more