Rahul Gandhi is taking on CPI’s Annie Raja, general secretary of the party’s women’s wing and wife of general secretary D Raja. But Rahul’s contest against an INDIA alliance partner, and not someone from NDA, has soured Congress-Left relations, with Left leaders saying he should have directly taken on BJP, not an alliance partner.
Promoters held 51.5 per cent stake in the company as of 31-Dec-2023, while FII and DII ownership stood at 8.85 per cent and 1.75 per cent, respectively.
Senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's "migratory bird" jibe about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visits to the state, stating that the usage was inappropriate. She also criticized the ruling Democratic Left Party (DMK) over issues like drug menace in the state. Sitharaman criticized Stalin's comments, citing evidence of alleged drug kingpin Jafar Sadiq's contacts with the DMK's first family.
The stock traded at a P/E multiple of 29.17, while the price-to-book value ratio stood at 2.22.
The indigenous fighter aircraft programme, fully backed by Defence Ministry and Air Headquarters is set to be a big boost for promoting indigenisation as well as give major business to the small and medium enterprises engaged in defence business across the country, officials said.
World Championships medallist Vinesh Phogat has accused the Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh of creating logistical hurdles to prevent her from competing in the Olympic Qualifiers. Phogat, who won 53kg bronze medals in the 2019 and 2022 World Championships and a gold in the 2018 Asian Games, is also concerned about being trapped in a doping case. She claims that her personal coach and physio are being denied accreditation for the Asian Olympic qualifying tournament starting April 19.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, while the Congress accused the BJP-led Centre of suspending democracy in the Union Territory. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the government for delaying Assembly polls and questioned the lack of elected representation in various governance levels.
Tobacco manufacturer Godfrey Phillips India Ltd has decided to exit its retail business division, 24Seven, after a negative net worth as of March 31, 2023, following losses. The decision was made after a thorough review of the division, considering stakeholders' feedback, long-term performance, market conditions, and long-term business strategy.
The stock traded at a P/E multiple of 21.95, while the price-to-book value ratio stood at 4.78.
There are concerns over the issue of women's safety as well following the Ankita Bhandari murder case, in which the son of a former BJP leader is the main accused. Bhandari, a 19-year-old receptionist at a resort near Rishikesh, was killed allegedly by its owner and two of his accomplices in 2022.
Ajay Srivastava of Dimensions Corporate says "we are in that zone where people are comfortable where they are and therefore willing to carry the investment and also make more investment. So, yes, there are fundamental factors, but to me the most important is human psychology. We are feeling good today and when we feel good, we want to do things and become more expensive."
China's March exports dropped by 7.5%, and imports unexpectedly contracted by 1.9%, missing market expectations. This data poses a challenge for policymakers aiming to support the country's fragile economic recovery. Analysts had forecasted a smaller decline in exports and growth in imports. China's trade surplus in March was $58.55 billion.
A total of 49,387 shares changed hands on the counter till 12:48PM (IST).
In 2019, RLP chief Beniwal rode the Modi wave, as an NDA ally, to win in Nagaur but parted ways with BJP in Dec 2020 over farmers’ protest. Last year, he resigned as an MP after being elected as MLA from Khinwsar in Nagaur district. This time though, Beniwal appears to be swimming upstream as RLP lost much of its footprint in the 2023 assembly elections.
As the Lok Sabha Election 2024 approaches, schools and colleges in several states and union territories are set to close on April 19th for the first phase of voting. This closure aims to facilitate the voting process and ensure the safety of students. The Election Commission of India has announced the election schedule, with voting to be held in seven phases starting from April 19th and concluding on June 1st, 2024.
If one looks at some sectors, despite being in existence for ages, most of the players are small or mid-sized players. For example sugar, there is hardly a largecap company in that sector. Similar is the case with textiles, it is mostly dominated by small or medium-sized players. There is a reason for it. In the case of textiles, right from having labour issues to smaller Asian countries becoming more competitive in terms of cost of production, and tariffs readjustment due to WTO norms different... Читать дальше...
Jats decide the fate of as many as 10 seats in the region. Their financial clout is a big factor in swaying poll outcomes. That's why political parties leave no stone unturned while trying to woo western UP's Jats.
As of 31-Dec-2023, promoters held 0.0 per cent stake in the company, while FIIs held 23.04 per cent and domestic institutional investors had 15.16 per cent.
With around 35 per cent of its voters belonging to the Jat community, Mathura presents Hema Malini as the frontrunner for the constituency. Additionally, the BJP has secured the support of Rashtriya Lok Dal's Jayant Chaudhary for the upcoming elections.
The Congress in Kerala urges central agency probe into Kannur blast, criticizing state police's trustworthiness to handle evidence. Youth Congress and Muslim Youth League express concerns about police transparency in the investigation. The blast sparked political tensions ahead of Lok Sabha polls, with BJP and Congress accusing CPI(M) of involvement. Numerous arrests made, with alleged suspects linked to CPI(M) denied by the party.
A shift above the VWAP suggests a potential bullish trend, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data.
A total of 2,402 shares changed hands on the counter till 12:33PM (IST).
Shriram Finance, the retail NBFC, has increased interest rates on fixed deposits by 0.05 to 0.20 in various maturity tenures. The revised fixed deposit rates are effective from April 9, 2024.
The listing pop was expected after it received an overwhelming response, as the issue was subscribed to a whopping almost 30 times. The qualified institutional investors (QIB) led the pack, subscribing 48.57 times their allocation.