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₹9,519 crore, slightly above Bloomberg’s estimate of ₹9,401 crore, with a net income of ₹1,016 crore against forecasts of ₹1,048 crore, and an Ebitda of ₹1,359 crore, surpassing expectations of ₹1,323 crore. Ebitda refers to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. TVS Motor Company, on the other hand, reported revenues of ₹8,169 crore for the quarter ended 31 March, exceeding the anticipated ₹7,975 crore, even though its net income of ₹485 crore fell below the expected ₹530 crore because of a fair valuation loss on some of its investments.

prices for solar panels, which have slashed profits across the sector, don’t have much room to fall further, according to the chairmen of two of the industry’s biggest firms. The current slump is “irrational” and there’s only a small probability it will continue, Jinko Solar Co. Chairman Li Xiande said in a joint presentation hosted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Li answered written questions from investors at the event on Tuesday along with executives from other firms, including Trina Solar Co. and CSI Solar Co. The companies are trying to turn a corner after solar manufacturers saw profits vanish as a wave of new factories that were aimed at capturing a growing market came online in the past year. Instead, the new supply has overwhelmed demand, sending panel prices to record lows and annihilating margins.“The price of photovoltaic modules is currently at a low level, and there’s limited room for further decline,” Trina Chairman Gao Jifan said at the presentation.

Dr Pawan Goyal, ED and Chief Business Officer, Naukri.com, says “the salary growth is expected to remain in single digits. This has moderated from the time period of 22 when the great resignation wave was underway. So, 6% to 7%, somewhere in that range is where we expect the salary growth.” We were in fact quite surprised to see the consumer side starting to witness high demand. Talk to us about that to start with from that side. Dr Pawan Goyal: If you look at the overall JobSpeak index, it has been flattish. It is minus three on a year-on-year basis and minus one on month-on-month basis. From a statistical standpoint, I would consider that flattish. Over the consumer sectors that are doing very well, is oil and gas; FMCG; travel, tourism, and hospitality; as well as auto. They have been consistently growing for several months at a time and April numbers are in line with that.

heat wave that has gripped South Peninsular India is expected to ease starting today, offering some relief to the region, according to India Meteorological Department. However, a new wave of scorching heat is forecasted to sweep over Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh from the 8th to the 10th of May this year. On Monday, isolated areas in Tamil Nadu experienced severe heat wave conditions, while pockets of Rayalaseema, interior Karnataka, and Telangana also faced intense heat. Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh has been battling heat wave conditions since April 24th, with Nandyal reporting a staggering maximum temperature of 46.0°C, making it the hottest location in the country, according to IMD.

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IMD predicted isolated heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on May 8 and 9. Scattered light to moderate rainfall is likely to hit the southern state in the next 5 days.

DC Studios has unveiled the much-anticipated new Superman suit, worn by David Corenswet for the upcoming Superman movie directed by James Gunn. The release of this iconic costume has sparked a wave of reactions from fans and netizens alike, fueling even more speculations for the movie. The first glimpse of Corenswet in the Man of Steel's attire was shared by Gunn on social media platform Threads, setting the stage for the film's premiere in July 2025. This superhero installment, titled 'Superman,' marks the beginning of DC's Chapter 1: 'Gods and Monsters', introducing a fresh narrative within the DC Universe.

The European Court of Human Rights recently ruled in favour of KlimaSeniorinnen (Senior Women for Climate Protection), an association of more than 2,000 Swiss women, all above the age of 64, who had filed a case against the Swiss government for its failure to cut greenhouse gas emissions, which has put them at a greater risk of dying during heatwaves because of their age and gender. The ruling made the Swiss government accountable for violating its citizens’ Right to Life and Health, and created a binding legal precedent for all 46 countries that are part of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust jumped 5% in premarket trading on Monday after the exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the price of bitcoin saw its first day of inflow since January. The move marks a major milestone for GBTC, which has seen $17.46 billion in withdrawals since it converted from a trust to an easily tradable ETF in January, due to the higher fees it charges compared with rivals.

third phase of voting commenced for 18th Lok Sabha polls on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on casted his vote at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Prime Minister was welcomed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah when he arrived at Nishan Higher Secondary School. «Today is the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections. I appeal to everyone to cast their vote in this democracy. The election campaign will run for three to four weeks more. I always cast my vote here in Gujarat. (Union Minister) Amit Shah is contesting the election from here as a BJP candidate. I came here yesterday from Andhra Pradesh and need to go to Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Telangana (today),” said PM Modi after casting his vote. Along with rising temperature in the country, PM Modi urged the voters to drink more water. „It will be good for your health and will also give you energy...,“ said the PM.

Asian shares made 15-month highs on Tuesday on renewed confidence of U.S. interest rate cuts, while traders waited on a policy meeting in Australia later in the day and had a close eye on a falling yen. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.3% in early trade. Hong Kong shares traded marginally lower, having ridden a wave of heavy buying from mainland investors to lift the Hang Seng index more than 14% higher in a 10-day winning streak, its longest since 2018.

Regional Meteorological Centre issued a yellow alert for a heatwave from May 7 to 10 on Monday and mentioned the possibility of loo following the hot weather conditions in the state. «The average temperature in most areas of Rajasthan is recorded at more than 40°C. The highest 42.2 was recorded in Phalodi. In the next 48 hours, in most parts of Rajasthan, the average temperature will increase by 2-4 degrees,» said Radheshyam Sharma, director of the Jaipur Meteorological Centre. «In Rajasthan, the temperature will be 44-45 °C. There is a possibility of heatwaves and loo. From May 7 to 10, there will be a heatwave. From May 10-11, there is a possibility of light rain in some regions. From May 7 to 10, IMD Jaipur has issued a yellow alert for heatwave,» he added.

Gangetic West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, with similar severe conditions noted in isolated regions of Odisha, Rayalaseema, interior Karnataka, and Telangana. Heat wave conditions have persisted in Odisha since the 15th of April, Gangetic West Bengal since the 17th, and Rayalaseema since the 24th of April, 2024, according to IMD. Heat wave conditions are expected to abate over east India starting today and over southern Peninsular India from tomorrow onwards. Additionally, there is a forecast for a new heat wave spell to affect Western India, encompassing Gujarat, Rajasthan, and western Madhya Pradesh, over the next five days.

rain in several regions, including the northeastern states, West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. In its official release, IMD said, “Fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied with isolated thunderstorm, lightning & gusty winds very likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura during next 7 days." It was further noted that heavy isolated rainfall will likely beover Arunachal Pradesh on Monday.

NEW DELHI : Indians are packing travel bags for summer, braving heat waves and steep fares as school vacations and annual holidays beckon. Air travel that hit a daily peak in April is expected to rise further as more travellers work out plans for May and June, cheering airlines and travel industry alike. While there is heightened demand for cooler destinations, places that are typically warm at this time are also seeing interest.

Cryptocurrencies BLP, PEPE, and BONK are catching investors’ attention as they show signs of recovery ahead of others. Observers are closely watching these tokens to see if this uptick signals a sustainable upturn or is merely a fleeting surge. With the bull run of 2024 already making waves, the significance of these movements is under scrutiny. Readers are eager to understand the potential for a lasting rally in these alternative coins.

Amethi candidate KL Sharma on Sunday said he was a 'pure politician' and not a servant of the family, adding that Union Minister Smriti Irani, who holds the seat currently, will be defeated in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to on Sunday, the Congress leader said, «It was a decision taken by the party high command. Nobody had been finalised as a candidate for this seat earlier. However, I can say with full confidence and conviction that I will defeat Smriti Irani. This is a big statement I am making today. 'Mai koi Naukri nahi kar raha Gandhi Parivar ki' (I am not a servant of Gandhi family here). I am a seasoned politician and have been so for many years now. I came here in 1983 through my association with the Youth Congress. I am not on the payroll of the Congress. I am a pure politician.» On the BJP's increased vote share in Amethi and Raebareli in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Sharma said it was a pass muster at distracting public attention from the 'real' issues and that is what they have been doing over the last 10 years in power at the Centre.

appraisal season in Indian companies, Akshay Saini, an engineer from Dehradun, has captured attention with his candid insights into achieving higher salaries. His social media posts have sparked discussions about the challenges faced by employees, especially regarding salary hikes and appraisals.

Heatwaves to result in production loss in heat-intensive industries Parts of Telangana, Vidarbha, Rayalaseema and interior Odisha, north interior Karnataka, Marathwada, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Maharashtra, and east Uttar Pradesh witnessed maximum temperatures in the range of 40°C to 45°C on Saturday. Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh sizzled at 46 degrees Celsius and was the hottest place in the country for the third consecutive day on Saturday.

protesters who refused to remove tents from campus, and demonstrators at the University of Michigan chanted anti-war messages and waved flags during commencement ceremonies. In Virginia, student demonstrators began their protest on a lawn outside the school chapel Tuesday. On Saturday, video from WVAW-TV showed police wearing heavy gear and holding shields lined up on the campus in Charlottesville. Protesters chanted «Free Palestine,» and university police said on the social platform X that an «unlawful assembly» had been declared in the area. As police moved in, students were pushed to the ground, pulled by their arms and sprayed with a chemical irritant, Laura Goldblatt, an assistant professor of English and global studies who has been helping student demonstrators, told The Washington Post.

Dortmund must have felt the stirring of some distant memory. Waves of attacks pounded down on Paris Saint-Germain, now dizzied and wearied. The world shimmered with possibility. A place in the Champions League final felt, for a moment, close enough to touch. This is how it used to be, or at least some approximation of it, back in the days when Dortmund made Europe shake. Gregor Kobel, the team's goalkeeper, was pulling off daring turns in his own penalty area. Mats Hummels, a fixture in the lineup a decade ago, was spraying languid passes with the outside of his foot. Jadon Sancho and Karim Adeyemi were electric, relentless. There is a chance, of course, that it will all count for nothing. More than a chance, really: Dortmund may live to regret that a second goal never came. PSG had enough opportunities to hint at its threat, too, hitting the post twice in the space of 10 seconds at one point. It may not prove quite so forgiving in the return leg in Paris on Tuesday.