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Axiom Space is exploring using Indian launch vehicles to support its international space station mission, a senior executive said on Tuesday. Axiom Space is one of the few companies constructing a private space station, intended to eventually replace the International Space Station (ISS), which the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) expects to retire around 2030. Pearly Pandya, director of Axiom's international government business, said that while contracts had not been signed yet, the startup was in talks with India's space agency, ISRO, and India's private launch companies to explore the best fit for its missions and to diversify its supply chain.

Swiggy Limited is set to make waves with its Rs 11,000 crore IPO, positioning itself for even bigger growth in food delivery, grocery, and more. ETMarkets got the chance to sit down with Swiggy’s top leaders, Group CEO & MD Sriharsha Majety and CFO Rahul Bothra, to talk about what’s next for the brand, its unique edge in a competitive market, and where the company’s finances are headed. Let’s jump into Swiggy’s Rs 11,000 crore IPO. With everything from food delivery to Instamart, it’s a major offering. So, what’s Swiggy focusing on right now?

The Nikkei rose 1.11% to close trade at 38,474.90 points, after opening 0.58% higher.

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to carry out a scientific survey of the boundary wall after cracks were detected. The ASI serves as the custodian of the temple, PTI reported. Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Arabinda Padhee wrote to the ASI, noting that significant cracks have appeared on the massive wall surrounding the temple complex. He also requested immediate repair and restoration of the 'Meghanad Pacheri' (the boundary wall). To address the issue, Padhee mentioned that the civil construction wing of the SJTA has already taken measures to prevent water leakage on the wall.

REC Ltd. 2.45 per cent to Rs 505.45 at 01:23PM (IST) in Tuesday's trade. The stock has hit a high of Rs 518.85 and low of Rs 499.60 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 518.15 in the previous session. The counter has had a total traded volume of 172882 shares so far with a value of Rs 8.80 crore on the NSE. It traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 8.94 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.73.

Siemens Ltd. traded 0.97 per cent in Tuesday's session at 01:18PM (IST). The stock opened at Rs 6925.45 and has touched an intraday high and low of Rs 6996.95 and Rs 6820.00, respectively, during the session so far. The stock quoted a 52-week high of Rs 8129.95 and a 52-week low of 3299.75. About 4,266 shares changed hands on the counter so far.

GAIL (India) Ltd. traded 2.03 per cent up at Rs 192.10 at around 01:13PM (IST) on Tuesday. The stock had closed at Rs 196.10 in the previous session. Equity benchmark Sensex traded 317.23 points at 78465.01 around the same time.

Lancet that found one in three kids is seriously hooked on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X. They’re not just casually browsing either—many are obsessively counting likes and binge-watching reels. Even more concerning, about 11% of these young users are showing signs of addiction, including feeling jittery or anxious when they can’t get their screen time fixed. Doctors said these findings were a major red flag. According to the research, the rise in social media use over the last 15 years has gone hand-in-hand with a rise in mental health issues and self-harm among kids and young adults aged 10-24. As per TOI, health experts in Delhi urged parents to find a balance, as too much screen time without guidance could negatively impact young people’s mental and emotional well-being. In the TOI report, Dr. Prashant Goyal, a senior psychiatry consultant at Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, suggested that parents set screen-time limits and monitor their child’s social media habits. He also believed schools could play a huge role in promoting mental health and teaching kids how to use digital media wisely.

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala said that while Congress and its allies speak for Gaza, they have gone «completely silent» for Hindus in Canada and Bangladesh. Speaking to ANI, Poonawalla said, «You find that the INDI Alliance, especially Priyanka Vadra, Rahul Gandhi and others who cry for Muslims in Gaza, whose alliance tweets and speaks up for Hezbollah and Hamas have gone completely silent when it comes to Hindus in Canada and Bangladesh.»

The company also said it has entered into a strategic partnership with E2E. In a two-part deal, L&T proposes to acquire a total of 4.17 million equity shares of E2E Networks, representing a 21% stake.

Info Edge (India) Ltd. traded at Rs 7637.00 on BSE at 12:53PM (IST) on Tuesday, 1.11 per cent from previous close. The stock quoted a 52-week low price of Rs 4250.05 and a high of Rs 8463.00.

Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Ltd. 1.26 per cent to Rs 1235.25 in Tuesday's trade as of 12:58PM (IST). The stock hit a high price of Rs 1253.55 and low of Rs 1222.00 during the session.

Shree Cements Ltd. traded 0.89 per cent at Rs 24643.90 at 11:56AM (IST) on Tuesday, even as BSE benchmark Sensex 443.28 points to 78338.96. The stock had closed at Rs 24867.30 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 30710.15 and 52-week low of Rs 23714.05, respectively. As per BSE data, total traded volume on the counter till 11:56AM (IST) stood at 108 shares with a turnover of Rs 0.27 crore.

Samir Arora, Founder, Helios Capital, questions what is a bull run? If one can make 12-15%, is that a bull run or is it a normal run? Because bull run normally means we are growing more than the earnings and getting re-rated. Those days are over for now. We are no longer in a situation where if the earning growth is 12%, the market will go up 18% or 20% like it has done in the past. That kind of bull run, it is not. Since nothing is happening in the market, let us talk about things like cricket which are better than this boring market. Samir Arora: Losing 3-0 in cricket to New Zealand, makes it look worse than what is happening in the market. Our market does not stand out and moving away from here, we will end up talking about something even worse.

Marico Ltd. 0.78 per cent to Rs 629.90 in Tuesday's trade as of 12:00PM (IST) even as the benchmark Nifty ruled at 23851.6, 143.75 points. The scrip had closed at Rs 634.90 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week low of Rs 486.75 and a high of Rs 719.80. The company quoted a market-cap of Rs 81588.21 crore on the BSE.

The stock has since been in a downtrend and is currently forming a wedge-like chart pattern.

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HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd. 1.53 per cent to Rs 4217.55 at 12:17PM hours (IST) on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, the stock saw a gap up start to the session. As per data available on BSE, total traded quantity on the counter stood at 2,824 shares with a turnover of Rs 1.19 crore till 12:17PM (IST). The stock traded at a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 40.74, while the price-to-book value ratio stood at 11.32.

consumer discretionary major Titan will be in focus as the company will announce its quarterly numbers for the July-September 2024 period later today. The company is expected to see a decline in profitability in the second quarter mainly on account of inventory loss due to customs duty cuts in the reporting period.

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will be in focus in Tuesday's trade following the company's second quarter results. The company reported 4% growth in its consolidated net profit at Rs 308 crore in the second quarter ended September 2024. It was Rs 295 crore in the last-year quarter.

At a campaign rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Trump said he would move quickly to crack down on drug trafficking along the southern U.S. border with Mexico and that he would use tariffs. «We will immediately stop the drugs pouring across our border,» he said.