PANCHMAHAL CEMENT LTD Q1 RESULTS

Vedanta to pour Rs 17,000 cr into Jaiprakash Associates, beats Adani bid

Vedanta won the bid for Jaiprakash Associates with a ₹17,000-crore offer. It outbid Adani Enterprises in the insolvency battle. The deal involves major cement facilities. Only Vedanta and Adani submitted binding offers. Other suitors like Jindal Power and Dalmia Bharat did not participate. The Committee of Creditors will review Vedanta's winning bid. The resolution process for Jaiprakash Associates faced delays.

Hyundai plant in Georgia rocked as 475 workers taken by ICE in huge raid

Homeland Security arrested hundreds of workers in Georgia during a raid at a Hyundai plant. The action is linked to illegal employment investigations. Hyundai said the arrested workers are not directly employed by the company. The case has drawn attention from South Korea, which asked the US to protect the rights of its citizens.

SpiceJet Q1 Results: Airline slips into red with Rs 234 crore YoY loss, revenue falls 36%

SpiceJet faced a setback in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. The budget carrier announced a consolidated net loss of Rupees 234 crore. This contrasts with a net profit of Rupees 158 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations also declined significantly. It fell by 36 percent year-on-year, reaching Rupees 1,060 crore.

Oyo Q1 FY26 PAT doubles YoY to Rs 200 crore; revenue grows 47% to Rs 2,019 crore

Oyo has reported a profit after tax of over Rs 200 crore in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, with revenue growing 47% to Rs 2,019 crore. The company's Gross Booking Value surged 144% to Rs 7,227 crore, driven by hotel openings and premiumization.

Varun Beverages Ltd forms JV with Everest International to make refrigerators

Varun Beverages has entered into a joint venture with Everest International Holdings, forming White Peak Refrigeration. VBL holds a 50% stake in the venture, which will focus on manufacturing visi-coolers and other refrigeration equipment. The company has invested ₹21.25 crore, acquiring 2,12,50,000 equity shares in White Peak Refrigeration Pvt Ltd.

How will the recent GST changes affect different sectors of the economy?

GST slab rationalization is set to spur consumption and economic growth. Automobile, cement, and consumer goods sectors are likely to benefit. Two-wheeler makers with higher than 350 cc bikes may face negative impact. Retail-focused lenders could see improved credit demand. Renewable energy companies may gain from GST reduction on solar cells.

Broadcom Q3 earnings beat expectations driven by AI revenue - can its custom chips challenge Nvidia?

AVGO stock: Broadcom's fiscal third-quarter earnings exceeded expectations, fueled by robust AI demand. The company anticipates even higher revenue in the current quarter, driven by custom AI accelerators, networking components, and VMWare software. While shares remained mostly flat, investor optimism persists regarding Broadcom's potential to challenge Nvidia's market share in AI chips.

Omnichannel jewellery retailer Bluestone narrows Q1 loss as revenue rises 41%

For the Bengaluru-based company, which announced its first results after listing on the Indian bourses, total expenses during the quarter rose 29% to Rs 538.4 crore, led by a 51% jump in employee benefit costs to Rs 62.9 crore.

Big cheer for homebuyers! Homes may get cheaper with lower GST on cement

The government's decision to lower the GST on cement from 28% to 18%, effective September 22, 2025, is expected to reduce housing construction costs. Experts predict a 5-7% decrease in overall project expenses, particularly benefiting affordable and mid-income housing. Notably, cement is a crucial construction material, contributing between 10-12% of construction costs.

Expected price hike to a lack of premium camera features - is Apple's iPhone 17 already facing headwinds?

Apple is getting ready to launch the iPhone 17 series, with the latest iPhone 17 Air making it one of the most major redesigns in years. The device will be about 2mm thin, but this slimmer profile could minimize battery capacity unless offset by software enhancements. Costs are also anticipated to elevate by $50–$100 across models, making the iPhone 17 Air between $949 and $999 as per the analysts.

Reduction in GST on cement to help real estate sector: CREDAI

CREDAI welcomes the government's decision to reduce the GST rate on cement from 28% to 18%, anticipating a decrease in construction costs. This move is expected to benefit both consumers and the real estate sector by improving housing affordability. The simplified GST structure and process reforms are also seen as positive steps towards a more transparent and efficient tax regime.

Ambuja Cements, ACC and other cement stocks surge up to 4% after GST slashed from 28% to 18%

Cement stocks surged following the GST Council's decision to reduce the tax on cement from 28% to 18%. This move is expected to boost infrastructure and construction activity by lowering input costs. Jefferies views the rate cut as a positive step, potentially improving industry dynamics and profitability through better pricing and input tax credit benefits.

Small and mid-cap firms lag behind large caps in Q1 earnings show

An ETIG analysis reveals that small and mid-cap firms underperformed large caps in the June quarter, with profit growth hitting multi-quarter lows. Large caps saw improved profit and sales growth, maintaining stable profit margins, while smaller firms experienced declines.

US stock market: Dow Jones falls, S&P 500, Nasdaq gain. Check top performing stocks

Google parent Alphabet and Apple made big gains as S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq look ahead to key US jobs data later in the week.

Cyclically negative, structurally positive: Will cement be a surprise winner? 9 cement stocks with an upside potential of up to 27%

In some sectors, it is better to own a basket of shares rather than have exposure to a single stock. Reason: When a sector goes through a phase of restructuring and consolidation, the chances are high that a set of winners will emerge. But it is tough to figure out which the winners will be. So, buy a basket. Also, unlike in the past when buying a basket of stocks was a cumbersome process, today it is just a click away. Now, why cement? Because it might be a surprise winner. What makes that sector a surprise winner? When fundamentals are changing, but scepticism levels are still high. Cement is a sector which has probably seen the maximum mergers and acquisition in the last three years and that suggests there has been a change in the operating matrix.

JSW Cement’s loss widens in Q1 on exceptional loss

JSW Cement reported a consolidated loss of Rs 1,366.41 crore for the June quarter, significantly higher than the previous year, due to an exceptional loss from converting compulsory convertible preference shares into equity shares. Despite the loss, revenue grew by nearly 8% to Rs 1,559.

JSW Cement Q1 profit before exceptional item & tax at Rs 164.74cr, revenue up 7.8%

JSW Cement Ltd reported a multi-fold increase in its profit before exceptional items and tax of Rs 164.74 crore for the first quarter ended June 2025.

Is India's Q1 GDP growth overestimated? The surprise behind the better-than-expected 7.8% number

HSBC India warns that India’s June quarter GDP growth of 7.8% may be overstated due to low deflators, especially in services and manufacturing. Inflation adjustments risk inflating real growth. External pressures like US tariffs and GST revenue impacts pose further challenges. Economists emphasize cautious optimism and stress the need to monitor growth sustainability amid evolving fiscal and global dynamics.

India Playbook 2025: Proposed tariff imposition from US punishes Indian market despite resilient economy

Global equities rallied on US-Russia talks, but Indian markets lagged, with FIIs turning sellers amid tariff fears, weak Q1 topline growth and slowing consumption. Yet, GST reforms and discounted Russian oil imports may cushion the economy.

Robust Q1 GDP numbers reflect India's resilience: Economic Affairs Secretary

UltraTech, Dalmia Bharat offer 13–16% upside as cement sector builds on pricing discipline: MOFSL

India’s cement sector shows resilience with stable August 2025 prices, strong demand outlook, and GST cut hopes. Lower fuel costs, infra push, and housing growth support profitability, while UltraTech and Dalmia Bharat remain strong BUY picks.

RBL Bank shares rise 3% after Societe Generale acquires shares worth Rs 79 crore via bulk deal

RBI Bank share price: French lender Societe Generale executed a bulk deal in RBL Bank, purchasing over 31 lakh shares worth Rs 79 crore at an average price of Rs 250.57, while simultaneously offloading 1.29 lakh shares in another trade.

India Inc earnings downgrade drought shows first signs of breaking: Will Q2 mark the bottom?

The earnings decline for Indian companies might be nearing its end. Q1 saw the smallest downgrade cycle in a year. Large companies are showing stability. Oil and Gas sector boosted overall growth. Construction materials and telecom sectors are performing well. Textiles and consumer durables are facing challenges. Rural consumption revival and potential RBI policy changes could aid growth.