Stock market update: Stocks that hit 52-week highs on NSE in today's trade
Ester Ind, Robust Hotels, Technocraft Ind, Voltamp Trans and Vishnu Prakash R Punglia, hit their fresh 52-week highs during the day.
Ester Ind, Robust Hotels, Technocraft Ind, Voltamp Trans and Vishnu Prakash R Punglia, hit their fresh 52-week highs during the day.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday ruled out any role for a third party in India's border dispute with China, saying the two neighbours have an issue and it is for them to find a way out. "We are not looking to other countries to sort out what is really an issue between India and China," Jaishankar said while responding to a series of questions at a press conference in Tokyo.
Following the deaths of three IAS aspirants due to basement flooding at a coaching centre, the MCD is taking action on three fronts: demolishing encroachments over stormwater drains, targeting illegal basements, and disciplining maintenance engineers. The MCD has sealed three basements and terminated or suspended involved engineers. Seven arrests have been made.
White Matter Advisory, operating under the name SaveDesk (White Matter Advisory India Pvt Ltd), is in the treasury risk advisory sector. It oversees funds under management (FUM) totalling $8 billion, offering advisory services to a wide range of clients.
On Saturday, 20 candidates, including women, sent an SOS to Gadchiroli police after being stranded by overflowing rivers in Bhamragarh, near the Maoist stronghold of Abujmarh, close to the Chhattisgarh border. The candidates were 150 kilometers from Gadchiroli town, where they were supposed to take a police exam the next day.
The Nifty Auto index closed 0.67 per cent up at 26426.55.
Ace Indian shooter Manu Bhaker won a historic bronze medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Sunday.
The Centre on Monday said that recognised startups have reported to have generated more than 15.5 lakh direct jobs to date, as it detailed various initiatives taken by ministries and departments to help create even more jobs and nurture young entrepreneurs in years to come.
Karnataka has started registering FIRs against drivers exceeding 130 kmph due to high fatality rates. Effective from August 1, this rule applies to all roads, backed by speed laser guns and cameras. The Supreme Court monitoring committee's directive prompted this strict measure, aiming to curb over-speeding and reduce accident deaths across the state.
The Nifty Pharma index closed 0.33 per cent up at 21674.95.
McDonald's reported a surprising 1% drop in quarterly global comparable sales, its first decline in 13 quarters, due to budget-strapped customers opting for cheaper home meals. Persistent inflation and rising food prices led to decreased demand, prompting value meal offers. Sales declined in the U.S., international markets, and Middle East.
The Nifty IT index closed 0.38 per cent down at 40820.1.
A liquor shop owner in Madhya Pradesh was fined Rs 10,000 for an unusual banner promising customers they could 'learn to speak English' at his shop. The advertisement drew both amusement and criticism, prompting district officials to take action.
Indian shooter Arjun Babuta finished fourth in the men's 10m air rifle event at his first Olympics, narrowly missing out on a medal. Despite a strong start and a near-perfect 10.8 shot, his 9.5 response to Croatia's Miran Maricic's 10.7 ended his podium hopes. China's Sheng Lihao won gold, Sweden's Victor Lindgren took silver, and Maricic secured bronze.
The Nifty Realty index closed 1.43 per cent up at 1093.05.
Cryptocurrency platform WazirX suffered the biggest cyberattack on an Indian exchange, with hackers stealing more than $230 million worth of investor holdings, or nearly half of the platform's estimated reserves. Blockchain experts indicated possible involvement of the cybercriminal group Lazarus behind the attack. But the exchange is now facing backlash online.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government in Lok Sabha over Union Budget 2.0, using a photo from the 'halwa ceremony' to question the absence of OBC, tribal, and Dalit officers. This sparked an uproar, with Speaker Om Birla advising decorum. Gandhi also accused the government of perpetuating monopolies and harming small businesses through policies like demonetization.
India has nearly 60 properties on its Tentative List for potential inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List, according to a government report shared in Parliament. This list includes sites under consideration for UNESCO recognition. India is hosting the 46th World Heritage Committee session in New Delhi from July 21 to July 31 for the first time.
Akasa Air began services to Kuwait on August 23, its fifth international destination, coinciding with nearly two years of operations. The airline launched a daily direct flight between Kuwait City and Mumbai. It already serves Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and 22 domestic cities, enhancing capacity for passenger and cargo traffic.
The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex rose 23 points or 0.03% to settle at 81,355. The broader NSE Nifty gained 1.25 points or 0.01% to end at 24,836. From the Sensex pack, L&T, Bajaj Finserv, M&M, UltraTech Cement, and SBI were the top gainers, rising 1-2.8% higher. On the other hand, Titan, Bharti Airtel, ITC, Tech Mahindra, and Kotak Bank ended in the red.
In the Nifty pack, 25 stocks closed in the green, while 25 stocks ended in the red.
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ITR filing last date: The deadline to file your income tax return (ITR) for the financial year (FY) 2023-24 is July 31, 2024. The income tax department advises taxpayers to file their tax before the deadline on July 31, 2024. With just a couple of days left for this year’s ITR filing, tax filers are still facing issues with the e-filing portal. Here are the latest glitches being faced by taxpayers.
Groww Mutual Fund launched its first ETF and FOF focusing on the EV sector, aiming to capitalize on India's goal to boost EV penetration from 5% to 30% by 2030. CEO Varun Gupta highlighted government policies and rising consumer demand as key growth drivers, alongside potential job creation. ETF offers broader investment opportunities in the EV supply chain.