Q1 earnings deliver positive surprise; has market priced in this optimism?

Analysts believe that such high topline growth may be sustainable in the forthcoming quarter as demand continues to be strong. Q1FY27 delivered a strong earnings surprise, supported by broad-based improvement across consumption, exporters, BFSI and commodities.    According to Nuvama estimates, aggregate PAT growth of BSE500 (ex-OMCs) for Q1 was very strong at 22 per…

Rupee hold gain after biggest surge in 12 years on RBI moves

The rupee closed 0.1% higher at 93.0612 per dollar after rising as much as 0.4% on Monday.   The Indian rupee edged up, extending its biggest rally in 12 years after the central bank doubled down on curbing speculation against the local currency.   The rupee closed 0.1% higher at 93.0612 per dollar after rising…

GST new rates: High-end electric vehicles likely to attract 18% to 28% GST

According to the proposals, GST on four-wheeled EVs priced between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 40 lakh will be raised from 5% to 18%, while EVs costing more than Rs 40 lakh will face a jump from 5% to 28%. Only electric buses will continue to enjoy the existing 5% concessional rate. The GoM argued…