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Aadhar Housing Finance IPO: The listing date of the initial public offering (IPO) of Aadhar Housing Finance Limited has been fixed on May 15 2024, i.e. today.

consumer goods companies such as Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Dabur, Adani Wilmar and Parle Products have said the contribution of quick commerce to overall ecommerce sales rose as high as 35% in FY24, almost doubling in a year. Quick commerce drove overall ecommerce for these companies as well as the broader fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, executives said. The contribution of quick commerce was 15-18% in FY23.

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. and Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund continue to explore investment opportunities in China even as some other investors pull back from the world’s second-largest economy.

Car sales in the local market rose 1.3% to 335,629 units last month. Automakers attributed the tepid pace of growth to tapering off of the post-pandemic pent-up demand that sustained for the last two financial years. A high base due to the strong growth in the last two years weighed on the year-on-year comparison, resulting in the tepid pace of growth in April. Though the growth rate moderated in April, it was the fourth consecutive month in CY24 when sales volume in the local market set a new record, as per data from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

Delhi-NCR's red-hot real estate market, even a ₹5 crore budget may not guarantee a home in a brand-new project of a reputed developer in a prime locality. With homes priced at ₹6 crore and above getting sold out within hours of launch, developers are not keen on launching smaller sized apartments, forcing end users to wait for the current uptick in the market to stabilise. The trend is also worrying industry experts as it is giving rise to speculative buying which might eventually cause a bubble in the property market. «In the last 18 months, prices have almost doubled in the majority of the micro-markets in NCR and developers are also not launching smaller sized apartments. Both the factors have taken away the opportunity for middle class buyers to own a home in the current situation. While the per sq ft prices may not come down, developers may have to reduce size to offer something in below ₹5 crore category,» said an industry expert.

Sales of raw milk appear to be on the rise, despite an outbreak of bird flu in U.S. dairy cows

BlockDAG is making headlines around the globe, transforming iconic landmarks into dazzling displays of its revolutionary blockchain technology. From the vibrant lights of London’s Piccadilly Circus to the bustling streets of Tokyo and the entertainment capital, Las Vegas, BlockDAG is on display and captivating an international audience.

Last week, as I chatted with the founder of a fast-growing software startup, he dropped a bombshell. “I want to move our parent domicile from the US to India.” “Why?” I asked. “Your primary customers are in the US. You’re growing fast, with a clear line of sight to $100 million annualized revenue in three years or so. Why would you consider this?” Elevate Your Tech

Technical analyst Rekt Capital suggests that Bitcoin has emerged from the post-halving “danger zone” and entered an accumulation phase, as indicated by weakening selling pressure.

anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare launched a scathing attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, urging the public to reconsider their support for leaders involved in corrupt practices. Hazare emphasized the importance of voting for candidates with unblemished records, highlighting concerns over ethical integrity in politics. «Vote for those candidates who have clean images and don’t have ED after them. I condemn Arvind Kejriwal for his name emerging in the Delhi Liquor Scam. He did corruption because he was drowned in the addiction of money. Such people should not be voted again to power,» Anna Hazare said in a video to TimesNow Navbharat. Hazare reiterated his disappointment with Kejriwal's alleged involvement in the Delhi Liquor Scam, lamenting the deviation from their shared principles. He disclosed advising Kejriwal to uphold his integrity and principles, cautioning against the allure of monetary gain through unethical means.

Zomato for messages such as "Reminder: call maa". "Some of us are grieving the loss of mums. Others are struggling with poor relationships with parents.

PI Industries Ltd. slipped 0.28 per cent to Rs 3649.95 in Tuesday's trade as of 01:55PM (IST). It hit a high of Rs 3675.3 and low of Rs 3585.5 during the session. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 4032.0 and a low of Rs 3060.0. The return on equity for the stock stood at 17.07 per cent. About 6,019 shares have changed hands on the counter so far.

Coforge was the top loser in the IT space in 2024 YTD, down 28 percent, followed by LTIMindtree, down 26.5 percent. Meanwhile, other mid-cap IT stocks, Mphasis, L&T Tech, Persistent Systems also shed 17 percent, 14 percent and 8.6 percent, respectively. Among largecaps, HCL Tech fell the most, over 10 percent, while, Infosys, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra lost 7.8 percent, 3.5 percent, and 1 percent, respectively.

election result periods. The convergence of conducive reforms has been a key driver, underscoring the potential for positive returns regardless of the political landscape. Since 2014, India has witnessed political stability under the BJP's majority rule, and now amid the national elections, political continuity remains the anticipated trajectory.

Stock Market News: The domestic benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty 50, started off Tuesday's session on a flat note amid mixed global cues. The domestic market was chiefly driven by metal, realty, and public sector undertakings (PSU) bank stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex opened lower by 79.41 points, or 0.11%, at the 72,696.72 level, while the Nifty 50 started off at the 22,112.90 level, up 8.90 points, or 0.04%.

buying at the fag-end. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 111 points at 72,776 and the Nifty rose 48 points to 22,104.05. Stocks that were in focus include names like Varun Beverages, which rose 0.73%, BEML, which increased 14.5%, and Piramal Pharma, whose shares jumped 2.7% on Monday.

Stock market today: Despite a downturn in morning session, the Indian stock market showcased its resilience by demonstrating a significant recovery, closing higher on Monday. The Nifty 50 index concluded 48 points higher at 22,104, while the BSE Sensex ended 111 points higher at 72,776. The Bank Nifty index surged 333 points and settled at 47,754.

Sensex gained 111.66 points, or 0.15%, to close at 72,776.13, while the Nifty 50 settled 48.85 points, or 0.22%, higher at 22,104.05. Nifty 50 formed a ‘Bullish Hammer’ candlestick pattern on the daily chart, which indicates short term bullish trend reversal. Also Read: Indian stock market: 7 key things that changed for market overnight - Gift Nifty, India inflation to GameStop rally “Hence, a move above Monday high could lead to positivity in the near term.

BTS, Blackpink & Twice, Hallyu culture and beauty standards have gradually become the talk of the town globally. K-beauty trends such as glass skin, sheet masks and the iconic ‘10 Step Skin Care’ have become the latest obsession among Gen Z beauty addicts.

Mumbai: The overall deal activity by value declined by a sharp 60 per cent to USD 5.192 billion in April as compared to the preceding March's USD 12.934 billion, a report said on Monday. This was despite a 24 per cent increase in the number of deals at 176 during the month, the report by a consultancy firm said.