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Berger Paints to hike prices as rising raw material costs squeeze marginsBerger Paints India has reported a rise in profit driven by strong performances in several divisions. The company plans to raise prices and...
Kansai Nerolac Q2 net profit rises 8% YoY to Rs 144 croreKansai Nerolac Paints announced an 8% increase in net profit for the September quarter. The company reported a revenue rise of over 18% to ...
US Democratic win unlikely to ease firms' cost, tariff woes in near term, executives sayGlobal businesses expect limited immediate changes following Democrats' takeover of the US Congress, as high energy and raw material costs,...
Minda Corp Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 68% to Rs 143 crore on strong revenue growthMinda Corporation Ltd has reported a significant 68.2% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for Q2. Revenue from operations als...
Pakistan suffered $40 billion in economic losses due to suspension of trade with India: PIBC chiefLahore has faced an estimated USD 40 billion in economic losses since trade with India paused in 2019. Business leaders emphasize the need ...
Mold-Tek Packaging shares surge 17% as Q2 FY 27 profit jumps 35% YoY to Rs 21 croreMold-Tek Packaging shares surged nearly 17% after the company reported a 35.5% YoY rise in Q2 FY27 net profit and 30.5% revenue growth. Str...
Pizza Hut, KFC India operator's Q2 loss naarrows sharply on strong same-store sales growthDevyani International, the parent company of KFC and Pizza Hut in India, has recorded a significant reduction in losses during its second q...
India extends cotton import duty exemption till December 31The Indian government has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports to December 31. This decision aims to support the textile i...
Govt extends customs duty exemption on cotton imports till December 31The Indian government has announced an extension of the customs duty exemption on cotton imports until December 31, 2026. This move aims to...
Asian Paints’ consolidated profit jumps 7.5% YoY in Q2Asian Paints reported a 7.5% year-on-year rise in Q2 consolidated profit to Rs 1,067.6 crore, while net sales grew 16.9% to Rs 9,953.9 cror...
Escorts Kubota hikes tractor prices as Middle East war fuels cost pressuresEscorts Kubota plans to implement price hikes on its tractor offerings in November 2026. The company cites inflation and geopolitical uncer...
West Asia conflict drives 15-20% rise in corporate working-capital demand at banksWorking-capital demand from banks has increased significantly due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Higher raw-material costs and elong...
Asian Paints says Middle East sales held strong even as 'full impact' of cost inflation was felt in Q2Asian Paints reported a 29.5% increase in revenue from international operations for Q2 FY27. The company's Middle East operations showed st...
UB expects Q3 profit growth to moderate on rising costsUnited Breweries expects slower profit growth this quarter as raw material costs and marketing expenses increase. Regulatory delays are inh...
Cancer care can be cheaper: 6 steps to cut drug costsIndia has capped trade margins at 30% on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs to reduce treatment costs. Experts call for standardised care,...
Piramal Pharma cutting China exposure to manage supply-chain resilience, says Nandini PiramalIn a strategic move to enhance risk management, Piramal Pharma has drastically cut its reliance on Chinese raw materials to under 10%. The ...
Hyundai Motor India's Q2 profit falls 24% as commodity costs blunt tax-cut boost to demandHyundai Motor India reported a profit drop of 24% in the second quarter due to increased raw material costs. Rising commodity prices for ma...
Centre working on integrated tax framework for textile sector to ease duty burden on raw materials and machineryAn integrated tax framework for India's textile sector is being developed to improve competitiveness in global markets. This framework will...
India has navigated impact on costs and supply chains well: JSW Steel CEO Jayant AcharyaJSW Steel is investing heavily in growth, expecting India's steel demand to remain strong through upcoming years. Geopolitical uncertaintie...
JK Tyre to hike prices by 4-5% in Q3 as raw material costs stay elevatedJK Tyre & Industries Ltd intends to raise tyre prices by 4-5% in the current quarter. The company aims to offset higher raw material and co...