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Jindal Stainless anticipates a 7-9% volume growth this fiscal, despite bracing for the West Asia crisis's impact on demand. The company plans to revise this target mid-year and expects to produce 2.75-2.80 million tonnes of stainless steel. Exports are projected to contribute about 10% of sales, with significant traction from Brazil, South Korea, Japan, and the Middle East.
Adani Cement is prioritizing increased utilization of its current facilities. The company will focus on optimizing existing capacities. Capital expenditure plans may be adjusted. The CEO indicated a potential shift in targets to FY30. This strategy aims to leverage existing assets effectively. Adani Cement currently has a production capacity of 109 million tonnes.
US Secret Service agents exchanged gunfire with an armed suspect near the Washington Monument on Monday, wounding him and injuring a teenage bystander, just nine days after a gunman targeted officials at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Sebi has proposed easing securitisation norms, including relaxing the 25% single borrower exposure cap, to align with RBI regulations for entities governed by central bank rules. The regulator also suggested shifting disclosure responsibilities to the servicer and modifying governance for SPDEs, aiming to facilitate single-asset deals and enhance transparency.
Former IndusInd Bank CFO Gobind Jain has filed a ₹70-crore lawsuit against the bank in the Bombay High Court, alleging wrongful termination. Jain seeks ₹20 crore for lost earnings and ₹50 crore for reputational damage and mental trauma. The suit details Jain's repeated attempts to resign and his calls for an external audit into alleged accounting lapses.
Federal Bank is acquiring Standard Chartered's credit card portfolio, gaining a high-quality, younger customer base with strong credit scores. The deal presents significant cross-selling opportunities for Federal Bank to expand its product offerings. However, customer attrition and geographic reach are potential challenges that the bank aims to mitigate.
Ambuja Cements announced strong March quarter earnings. Net profit surged over 37 percent year-on-year. This growth was significantly boosted by a substantial tax credit. Sales volume reached an all-time high, alongside record revenue. The company noted ongoing cost pressures from fuel and packaging. These challenges are expected to persist into the first half of FY27.
India's test of its emergency alert system has put the spotlight on a 2024 legal challenge by a Germany-headquartered firm. This questions award of the cell broadcast project to C-DOT without a public tender. The government maintains it was a policy call, but all eyes on the next hearing on Monday.
Shares of several West Bengal companies saw gains on Monday. This followed the BJP's victory in the state assembly polls. Companies like CESC, McLeod Russel India, Dhunseri Tea, Bandhan Bank, and Emami experienced share price increases. Analysts suggest this is a sentiment-driven rally. They advise waiting for policy clarity from the new administration.
Sun TV is part of the Sun Group, controlled by Kalanithi Maran, a relative of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, who also heads the DMK. The stock had dropped as much as 9.5% earlier in the session, hitting an intraday low of ₹547.55 on BSE.
Mumbai Indians rode on knocks from Rohit Sharma (84) and Ryan Rickelton (83) to a six-wicket win over LSG in IPL 2026. Notably, Rohit was returning after missing five games due to a hamstring injury.
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Wall Street indices retreated from record highs as an explosion on a South Korean ship in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed Middle East tensions overshadowed strong first-quarter earnings reports. Energy stocks saw gains amid the confrontations, while concerns about geopolitical risks weighed on market optimism.
New York Fed President John Williams believes monetary policy is ready for Middle East war uncertainty. He anticipates interest rate cuts once inflation eases. Economic growth is expected to remain resilient. Inflation challenges persist due to tariffs and energy costs. Williams noted potential for more severe supply shocks. The Fed remains in a wait-and-see mode regarding policy adjustments.
RBI cautioned such campaigns can mislead borrowers into believing their obligations can be written off outside formal processes, which could affect repayment behaviour and weaken credit discipline. “Such campaigns not only mislead the general public but also interfere with the orderly functioning of the credit system of the country,” it said.
Trump’s remarks came after the United States military said it had engaged Iranian forces in and around the strategic waterway while launching “Project Freedom,” a US-led mission aimed at reopening global shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Amazon is entering the logistics market. It will now offer its vast network for businesses to store and ship goods. This move directly challenges established players like UPS and FedEx. Companies can use Amazon's services for all their sales channels. This expansion targets the profitable business-to-business shipping sector. Amazon aims to transform logistics into an infrastructure product.
