India’s import dependence on China is far more entrenched than just day-to-day consumer goods. A closer look at trade data reveals that reliance spans across a wide range of products—from seemingly trivial items like combs and nail cutters to critical industrial inputs such as railway parts and active…
JBM Auto Ltd, through its subsidiary JBM Ecolife Mobility, has announced a landmark $100 million investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. The deal, disclosed after market hours on Thursday, represents IFC’s first equity infusion in Asia’s e-bus sector and its…
India’s packaged snack food industry is entering a new phase of consolidation, with major players eyeing regional brands that command strong consumer loyalty. According to reports, ITC Ltd and PepsiCo are preparing to compete for a 10% stake in Balaji Wafers, one of India’s most successful homegrown snack…
Apollo Micro Systems Ltd. (AMS) has emerged as one of the standout performers in 2025. The defence-focused company’s share price has surged 158% over the last six months and gained nearly 60% in just the past month. On a yearly basis, investors have reaped a remarkable 192% return,…
India’s ethanol blending programme has delivered a foreign exchange saving of ₹1.44 lakh crore by reducing the country’s crude oil import bill, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Prahlad Joshi said on Thursday. The minister was addressing The India Sugar & Bio-Energy Conference, where he…
Mastek Ltd, a leading digital engineering and cloud transformation company, turned ex-dividend on September 12, 2025. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of ₹16 per share (320% on face value of ₹5) for FY25, which will be distributed after shareholder approval at the upcoming 43rd Annual…
Several listed companies, including Kajaria Ceramics, Vardhman Textiles, Cochin Shipyard, and HeidelbergCement India, will trade ex-dividend on Friday, September 12, 2025. Investors holding these shares in their demat accounts as of the record date will be eligible to receive the declared dividends, subject to shareholder approval at the…
Infosys shares will remain in focus after the Bengaluru-based IT services major announced a massive ₹18,000 crore share buyback on September 11, 2025, post-market hours. The record date for shareholder eligibility is yet to be disclosed. Infosys Buyback Details Total Buyback Size: Up to ₹18,000 crore Number of…
Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL), one of India’s leading defence public sector undertakings (PSUs), turned ex-dividend on September 12, 2025. The company has recommended a final dividend of ₹2.25 per share (45% on a face value of ₹5) for FY25. Shareholders who purchased CSL shares on or before September…
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has successfully raised ₹453 crore through the issuance of perpetual bonds, marking another milestone in its efforts to mobilise long-term capital for India’s clean energy push. The offering witnessed a robust response from investors, attracting bids worth ₹1,343 crore, against a…