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Indian firms don’t want to invest in India

Indian companies are not investing as much as the government expects them to. Despite tax cuts and infrastructure spending, businesses have been hesitant. Officials blame this on a lack of appetite for expansion, but the real reasons possible include high political risk and unpredictable policies.

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HFCL shares surge 37% in 5 sessions, nearly double in a month

HFCL shares extended their sharp rally for a fifth straight session after strong Q4FY26 earnings and fresh telecom orders boosted investor sentiment. The stock has nearly doubled in a month amid improving profitability, strong revenue growth and momentum buying, though technical indicators suggest the counter may be entering overbought territory.

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Bajaj Auto shares rise 3% after firm posts record Q4 profit. Here’s what Jefferies, Nomura and other brokerages are saying

Bajaj Auto shares rose over 3% after the company posted its highest-ever quarterly profit of Rs 2,746 crore for Q4FY26, up 34% year-on-year, prompting bullish brokerage commentary. Revenue from operations climbed 32% to Rs 16,006 crore, while EBITDA rose 36% with margins expanding to 20.8%. The stock traded at Rs…

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Godrej Consumer shares tumble 6% despite Q4 show. Should you buy, sell, or hold the stock?

Godrej Consumer Products shares dropped nearly 6% on Thursday despite reporting a 9.7% YoY rise in Q4 net profit and double-digit revenue growth. Brokerages remained positive on the stock, citing strong domestic volume growth, improving Indonesia business trends, and margin guidance for FY27, while warning of near-term input cost pressures…

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Polycab soars 6% as brokerages hike target prices up to Rs 10,500 after Q4

Polycab India shares jumped 6% to Rs 8,938.70 after the company posted stronger-than-expected Q4 results, triggering a wave of target price hikes by brokerages. Consolidated revenue rose 27% YoY, while EBITDA grew 13%. Analysts said the performance stood out despite geopolitical disruptions, weak March demand and channel destocking, with Citi…

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Shree Cement shares jump 4% even as Q4 profit drops 8%. Why Nomura, Elara, other brokerages remain bullish

Shree Cement shares rose nearly 4% despite an 8% dip in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 526 crore. Revenue, however, climbed 10% to Rs 6,1010 crore, with sales volumes showing significant year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter growth. Brokerages remain bullish, citing strong volume growth and dividend payouts.

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Paytm shares climb 5% after Q4 results. Do Jefferies and Bernstein see further upside?

Paytm's parent company, One 97 Communications, reported a profit of Rs 184 crore for the fourth quarter. This led to a significant rally in its shares. Revenue from operations also saw an increase. Analysts maintain positive ratings, citing strong revenue momentum and controlled expenses. The company's financial performance shows improvement…

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Silver rockets Rs 4,000/kg, Gold near Rs 1.53 lakh/10g as Iran war peace talk optimism sparks rally. What’s next for investors?

Gold and silver prices rose on MCX on Thursday, aided by a weaker dollar and optimism over a potential US-Iran peace deal. Iran said it is reviewing a US proposal to end the conflict, though key issues around its nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.

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Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei soars past 63,000 to record high, JGB rallies

Japan's financial markets surged on Thursday, with the Nikkei 225 reaching a record high, driven by global optimism from strong tech earnings and easing Middle East tensions. Technology shares, particularly AI-linked stocks, led the rally, while government bonds also strengthened. The yen remained stable after earlier gains.

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US fires on Iranian oil tanker amid talks

Iran war news: America fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. President Trump is pressuring Tehran for a deal to end the war. Israel also struck Beirut's southern suburbs. The conflict has disrupted oil and gas shipments. Iran is reviewing American proposals for a potential agreement.…

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Centre rolls out five state laws for Chandigarh

Chandigarh's legal framework is set for a major upgrade. The Centre has extended five state laws to the Union Territory. These reforms aim to modernize laws, boost transparency, and simplify life and business operations. New legislation covers stamp duty, property records, human smuggling prevention, fire safety, and tenancy. This move…

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Oil Price Today (May 7): Crude oil reclaims $100, snaps two-day losing streak. Here’s why

Oil prices rebounded on Thursday, recovering from a significant prior fall as investors assessed mixed signals regarding Iran-U.S. relations. While reports suggested a potential agreement to end the conflict, President Trump issued a stark warning of intensified bombing if Iran rejects a peace deal, highlighting the precarious state of negotiations.

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US sows confusion amid Hormuz efforts

The Trump administration's approach to the Iran war has been marked by conflicting statements. Initially, a ceasefire was declared, followed by threats of bombing. The U.S. military protected ships in the Strait of Hormuz. However, the strategy shifted, with the president pausing operations to seek a deal. This inconsistent messaging…

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Gold steady as markets focus on potential US-Iran peace deal

Gold prices held steady near a one-week high as investors awaited clarity on a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal. While stocks and oil dipped on hopes of an agreement, market participants are now focused on the upcoming U.S. employment report for clues on the Federal Reserve's next move. Fed officials expressed…

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AI stars are minting 60% fatter paycheques

AI-skilled professionals are commanding significant pay premiums, earning up to 60% more than their peers in other tech fields. This widening salary gap is expected to persist and grow over the next two to three years as companies increasingly adopt AI-influenced pay frameworks and automation impacts entry-level roles.

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Can global trade rules keep up with change?

The World Trade Organization's role as a global commerce pillar is weakening. Imbalances and unfair practices are challenging its principles. Trade is now seen as strategic power, not just economic exchange. India advocates for balanced reforms to ensure WTO's relevance in a changing world. This includes integrating plurilateral agreements and…

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Delhi govt to recruit 15,000 more home guard personnel: LG

The Delhi government is boosting its home guard force. Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena recently inducted 1,669 new recruits, including former civil defense volunteers and women. An additional 15,000 home guards will be recruited soon, bringing the total to over 25,000.

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2024 festive season sees highest gig workers demand driven by logistics, retail sectors: Report

India witnessed a surge in gig employment opportunities during the 2024 festive season, with over 1.2 million roles posted. This growth, a 23% increase from the previous year, was fueled by e-commerce expansion and a shift towards flexible work arrangements. Tier II cities are emerging as new gig hubs, while…

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TCS introduces 60% work from office attendance policy for variable pay allocation; Here's how it works

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has introduced a revised variable pay policy that integrates employees' office attendance as a key factor. The policy, effective post the company's quarterly results, establishes four attendance slabs dictating the variable pay for employees. Employees working from the office for less than 60% of the time…

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SBI is hiring 9,000 clerks: Here is how to apply, last date, salary, eligibility, exam pattern

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the notification for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2023, offering approximately 8,773 vacancies. The application window is open from November 17 to December 7, 2023. Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age and hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university.…

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Not 70, more like 140: Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal adds more fuel to Narayana Murthy debate

Murthy had recently suggested that young individuals should be willing to dedicate 70 hours a week to work for the betterment of the nation.

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Adani arm seeks licence to expand power distribution in Mumbai including JNPT

The group, whose assets include the Adani Ports business, is also vying to distribute power to the country's largest container port JNPT located near Navi Mumbai. The parallel distribution licence application is the first such move by any player under the Electricity Act 2003. The application has been admitted by…

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NHA partners with QCI to accredit health solutions integrated with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

The NABH will undertake the responsibility of accrediting and rating the ABDM-compliant solutions on various parameters, including ease of usage, user interface, pricing, number of modules or features and value for money or pricing so that the prospective purchasers may get credible information, it said.

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Ravi Shankar Prasad questions Arnab Goswami's arrest

Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad also questioned the silence of the Congress leadership when its government in Maharashtra was "blatantly suppressing freedom of press."

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Gurugram: Call centre dupes 30,000 Americans in three weeks by posting malware links

The Sohna Road call centre underscores the law and order challenge cyber police still face in the national capital region, which has been on the radar of international law enforcement agencies, including America’s FBI, since a large number of crook calls were traced to cities around Delhi, particularly Gurgaon and…

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