A total of 7,396 shares changed hands on the counter till 01:23PM (IST).
Budget Expectations: The US-India Tax Forum urges tax parity, corporate tax reform, and customs duty adjustments for Budget 2024-25. Essential proposals include capital gains tax changes, infrastructure investment, and sustainable development. The 350-member Forum stresses TDS/TCS tech use and ease of business. FM Nirmala Sitharaman will present her sixth Budget on July 23, during the Parliament session from July 22 to August 12.
A total of 860,577 shares changed hands on the counter till 01:19PM (IST)
Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited (APSEZ), which is developing the port, emphasized the significance of the event. "This is not just a ship arriving at a port," Adani said. "It's a symbol of India's growing role in global trade. Vizhinjam is now operational, and it's ready to transform India into a major player in transshipment."
Paris city hall announced that the Seine has been clean enough for swimming for most of the past 12 days, just weeks ahead of the Olympic Games. The river will be the star of the opening ceremony of the Games on July 26 and will host the triathlon and swimming marathon. However, unseasonally heavy rain has raised pollution levels due to untreated sewage washed into the river.
The Supreme Court recommended the appointment of chief justices for several high courts, including Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Madras, and Meghalaya, based on seniority and performance criteria, aiming to provide adequate representation. Justice Manmohan was recommended as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, Justice Rajiv Shakdher for Himachal Pradesh, and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh as a Supreme Court judge.
Pawan Kalyan, addressing the issue of the accused, emphasised that the problem goes beyond physical education, noting that young minds are being corrupted and spoiled due to various factors. "It will be dealt with severe punishment at the school level, I think that culture has to be conveyed to them," he said.
Maharashtra FDA Minister Dharmarao Baba Atram announced a forthcoming ban on the sale of energy drinks with high caffeine content within 500 meters of schools. This decision, prompted by a question from legislator Satyajeet Tambe, aims to protect students from excessive caffeine intake. A list of banned drinks will be circulated for effective implementation.
Isha Ambani lehenga at Anant Ambani Radhika Merchant wedding: Isha Ambani's vintage lehenga was a showstopper
On the technical charts, the RSI of the stock stood at 48.83.
The parents of Captain Anshuman Singh, who died in Siachen, urge the Indian Army to revise its 'next of kin' (NOK) criteria. They express concerns over NOK rules, highlighting that the current system favors spouses over parents. They call for changes to ensure fair treatment and support for all family members of deceased soldiers.
India's young stars, including Washington Sundar and Abhishek Sharma, are set to lead the team in the shortest format with a series victory against Zimbabwe in the fourth T20I. After an unexpected defeat in the first match, the Shubman Gill-led side rediscovered their momentum in the second and third games, taking a 2-1 lead. The series win will spark ambitions within young players who are keen to take the team forward post the retirement of modern-day greats.
Germany's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said, "In this way, we are protecting the central nervous systems of Germany as a business location -- and we are protecting the communication of citizens, companies, and the state."
A total of 285 shares changed hands on the counter till 01:08PM (IST)
On the technical charts, the RSI of the stock stood at 55.13.
A total of 1,353 shares changed hands on the counter till 12:58PM (IST)
SC has resolved a 30-year-old dispute over compensation rates for landowners near Noida's Sector 18 commercial area. Utilizing its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the court established a uniform compensation rate of Rs 403 per square yard to address inconsistencies from previous rulings. Initially, the Allahabad High Court set the rate at Rs 340 per square yard, which was upheld in 2014, but a 2017 Supreme Court decision raised it to Rs 449 per square yard for another group of landowners, causing further disputes.
The Supreme Court directed the Haryana government to remove barricades blocking the Shambhu border near Ambala, questioning the state's authority to block a highway. This follows the farmers' protests since February 13, demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) for crops. Haryana plans to appeal a high court order to open the highway.
Promoters held 38.12 per cent stake in the company as of 31-Mar-2024, while FII and DII ownership stood at 24.47 per cent and 15.92 per cent, respectively.
TCS foresees FY25 outperforming FY24, leveraging AI and cost optimization despite market volatility, BFSI challenges, and election impacts. With Q1 achievements, reduced attrition, strategic headcount growth, and strong India business, performance remains robust. Investments in talent, discretionary project validation, and technology adaptation sustain a healthy order book, even amid fewer mega deals and extended decision-making cycles.
Industry body Nasscom has raised "serious concerns" about the new Karnataka gig workers legislation. The Karnataka Platform Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024, aims to ensure basic minimum social security for workers.
A total of 3,439 shares changed hands on the counter till 12:48PM (IST).
The stock traded at a P/E multiple of 197.97, while the price-to-book value ratio stood at 6.27.
Passenger vehicle wholesales in India increased by 3% to 3,37,757 units in June 2024, according to SIAM. Two-wheeler wholesales rose 21% to 16,14,154 units, while three-wheeler wholesales saw a 12% increase to 59,544 units compared to June 2023.
VIEW: In a surprising move, SEBI reversed its earlier directive to the Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI) and restored special rights for PE investors on June 24, 2024. Initially, SEBI required these rights to lapse at the draft red herring prospectus stage, but pushback from investors led to a rollback.
