Markets slump over 1%; Sensex tanks 1,282 points

Stock markets tumbled on Tuesday with benchmark Sensex falling by 1,282 points due to profit-taking in IT and FMCG shares a day after a record rally. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters The 30-share BSE barometer tanked 1,281.68 points or 1.55 per cent

Consistently healthy performance behind Marico’s high stock valuation

Marico reported consolidated revenue growth of 20 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) during the January-March quarter (Q4) of FY25. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Marico Domestic revenue surged 23 per cent Y-o-Y, while volume growth was 7 per cent. International growth stood at

Tax dept notifies all 7 ITR forms for assessment year 2025-26

The income tax department has notified all seven income tax return forms for assessment year 2025-26. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff While ITR forms 1 and 4, which are filed by small and medium taxpayers, were notified on April 29; ITR-7, filed

Trump’s drug price cut plan may put pressure on India

US President Donald Trump’s plan to sign an executive order to cut prescription drug prices by 30-80 per cent could lead to a global price adjustment with pharma firms pushing lower-cost countries like India to raise prices, according to the

Stock markets log biggest single-day rise; Sensex ends up 2975 points

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty recorded their biggest single-day gains in absolute terms on Monday, skyrocketing nearly 4 per cent, after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military actions and US and China announced a deal to

Defence stocks on growth warpath as order blitz fuels bullish outlook

Defence stocks have been on a tear, with the Nifty India Defence index hitting all-time highs. Over the past week, the index jumped around 7 per cent, far outpacing the flat performance of the Nifty 50. Photograph: ANI Photo Over

No duty cuts by India on UK wines under FTA

India will not provide any duty concessions on British wines and is offering only limited import duty benefits on UK beer under the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, announced on May 6, according to an official. Photograph:

FPIs continue to invest; inject Rs 14,167 cr in equities in May

Foreign investors continue to show confidence in the country’s equity market, infusing Rs 14,167 crore so far this month, largely driven by favourable global cues and robust domestic fundamentals. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Notably, this inflow has come despite the ongoing

SBI, PNB, other banks say ATMs well stocked, fully functional

State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank and several other lenders on Friday said their ATMs are fully functional, well-stocked, and that digital services are operating smoothly. Photograph: Mohammed Ameen/Reuters The announcements came against the backdrop of reports on social

Factors that will guide the marlets this week

The domestic stock market this week would monitor the geopolitical developments after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military actions, analysts said. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Moreover, macroeconomic data announcements, Q4 earnings, trading activity of foreign investors and global