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Honasa Consumer Stock Surges 13% on Strong Q4 Profit Growth
Honasa Consumer (Mamaearth parent) shares jump 13% to a 52-week high after Q4 FY26 net profit nearly triples, signaling strong financial performance and positive market outlook.

2026 Honda City Facelift: Price, Features, Hybrid Mileage Revealed
Honda launches the 2026 City facelift in India with new styling, larger screen, Level 2 ADAS, and efficient hybrid mileage. Discover the updated sedan’s features and price.

India’s Steel Ministry Seeks Met Coke Duty Removal Amid Shortage
India’s Steel Ministry urges finance ministry to withdraw anti-dumping duties on met coke due to severe domestic shortages and high prices impacting steel manufacturers.

7-Year Equity Investment: FundsIndia’s Key to Positive Returns
FundsIndia’s report highlights a minimum 7-year equity investment for avoiding losses and achieving significant wealth creation, outperforming other assets.

Credit Cards for Indian Retirees: Benefits & Risks
Discover credit card benefits for Indian retirees: secure payments, emergency funds. Learn about risks like debt, fraud, and responsible usage strategies.

Flipkart Boosts Walmart’s Q1 FY27 E-commerce & Ad Growth
Flipkart and Flipkart Minutes drive Walmart’s Q1 FY27 e-commerce and ad revenue growth, focusing on profitability ahead of a potential IPO.

Farmhouse & Plot Demand Surges Near Delhi NCR
Rising Delhi NCR city home costs drive demand for farmhouses & plotted developments. Explore opportunities in peripheral markets.

ChatGPT Travel Budget: ₹15 Lakh Salary India
ChatGPT recommends an annual travel budget of ₹1.2-2.5 lakh for a ₹15 lakh salary in India. AI-driven insights for smart financial planning.

Godrej Properties Awards ₹1,100 Cr Gurugram Project to Tata Projects
Godrej Properties awards ₹1,100 crore luxury residential project on Gurugram’s Golf Course Road to Tata Projects, its largest single contract.

ChatGPT: 6-Month vs. 1-Year Emergency Fund Strategy
ChatGPT advises on emergency funds. Discover if a 6-month or 1-year fund is best for your financial security, considering income and expenses.

Swiggy Fails Indian-Owned Status Vote, Appoints New Director
Swiggy misses shareholder approval for Indian-owned status due to AoA amendment failure, despite appointing Renan De Castro Alves Pinto to its board.

8th Pay Commission: Fitment Factor Explained for Salary Hikes
Understand the 8th Pay Commission’s fitment factor. Learn how it impacts central government employee salaries and pensions and estimate your potential pay revision.

Prestige Estates Profit Soars 112% to Rs 1,311.9 Cr in FY26
Prestige Estates Projects reports a record FY26 net profit of Rs 1,311.9 crore, a 112% increase, driven by strong housing demand and efficient project execution.

Khajuraho Heatwave Paralyzes Tourism, Echoes COVID Lockdown
Khajuraho’s tourism and businesses are crippled by a severe heatwave, with temperatures near 47°C. Deserted streets and closures mirror COVID-19 lockdown conditions.

India’s Power Grid Sets Record Generation Amidst Severe Heatwave
India’s power producers set a new generation record, meeting 270.82 GW peak demand Thursday. A severe heatwave drove this surge, testing the grid’s resilience.

Invesco MF’s Vikas Garg: Tactical Opportunity in Long-Duration Debt Funds
Despite rising bond yields due to oil prices, fiscal worries, and potential Fed hikes, Invesco MF’s Vikas Garg identifies a tactical opportunity in long-duration debt funds.

AI Agent Traps, Nykaa’s Growth, India’s Tech Surge
Explore AI agent traps, Nykaa’s Q4 profit surge, and funding for Indian startups like Scapia & H2LooP. Discover India’s dynamic tech and financial landscape.

Scapia Raises $63M, Papacream Expands: Startup & Business News
Travel-fintech Scapia secures $63M led by General Catalyst. Premium ice cream brand Papacream expands D2C. Key startup and business sector updates.

Dalmia Bharat Acquires Jaiprakash Cement Assets for ₹2,850 Cr
Dalmia Bharat strengthens its central India presence by acquiring Jaiprakash Associates’ cement assets for ₹2,850 crore in a strategic deal.

Aditya Birla Group: IPL Media Rights Growth to Continue
Aditya Birla Group is optimistic about Indian sports growth, predicting continued IPL media rights value increase despite market concerns. Learn more.

Airtel Priority Postpaid Under Indian Net Neutrality Scrutiny
Indian regulators are scrutinizing Airtel’s priority postpaid service for net neutrality compliance, ensuring fair access for all users and preventing service degradation.

Zepto Eyes ₹11,000 Cr IPO by July, Fuels Quick Commerce Race
Quick commerce leader Zepto plans a massive ₹11,000 Cr IPO by July, aiming to list on Indian exchanges and intensifying competition in the booming quick commerce market.

Swiggy IOCC Bid Fails, Instamart Inventory Pivot Stalled
Swiggy’s bid for Indian-owned status (IOCC) failed shareholder vote, halting its Instamart inventory pivot and impacting quick commerce strategy.

India SC Criticizes Banks: Easy Big Loans, Tough Small Loans
India’s Supreme Court slams banks like SBI for lenient corporate loans vs. strict personal loan terms. Calls for equitable credit access and policy reform.

Central Bank of India Boosts Growth with New Services
Central Bank of India deploys liquidity into credit cards, wealth management, and Gift City branch for strategic growth under CMD Kalyan Kumar.

JioStar Boosts Zee Claim to $1.1B in Broadcasting Rights Row
JioStar escalates damages claim against Zee Entertainment to over $1.1 billion amid collapsed cricket broadcasting rights deal and failed merger.

Rishi Gupta Resigns Fino MD & CEO Amid GST Probe
Rishi Gupta resigns as Fino Payments Bank MD & CEO effective May 21 amid ongoing GST investigation. Board found him ‘fit and proper’. Interim leadership appointed.

Honasa Consumer Q4 Profit Soars 178%, Declares Maiden Dividend
Honasa Consumer Ltd. (Mamaearth’s parent) reports a 178% Q4 profit surge to Rs 69.43 crore and declares its first-ever dividend, signaling strong financial growth.

NTPC Group Surpasses 90 GW with PVUNL’s 1600 MW Expansion
PVUNL’s second 800 MW unit brings its capacity to 1600 MW, pushing NTPC group past 90 GW total installed capacity. Enhances India’s energy security.

ICICI Prudential AMC Buys Mumbai VIOS Tower Office for ₹525 Cr
ICICI Prudential AMC strengthens its office yield fund by acquiring nine floors in Mumbai’s VIOS Tower for over ₹525 crore, boosting its commercial real estate portfolio.