ITC sees 5% Y-o-Y net profit rise at over Rs 5k cr despite West Asia conflict | Kolkata News

Kolkata: ITC Ltd has reported a 5% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of the last fiscal, at Rs 5,113.3 crore. The growth came despite a higher GST rate and a steep increase in excise duties, while West Asia conflict weighed on profitability.The Kolkata-headquartered company had seen a…

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Oil prices today: Crude rises as doubts grow over US-Iran peace talks, Hormuz tensions persist

Oil prices climbed on Friday as investors remained uncertain about the prospects of a breakthrough in ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations, while concerns over supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz continued to support the market.Brent crude futures rose $2.38, or 2.3 per cent, to $104.96 a barrel by 0034 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate…

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Govt weighing steps to check current account deficit: Piyush Goyal | India News

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Amid a depreciating rupee, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said govt is considering several measures to contain the widening current account deficit (CAD). “We are monitoring the situation. All the various arms of the govt are working as a team. Several steps are under consideration. The situation globally is quite…

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US stock markets today (May 21, 2026): Wall Street extends losses as oil prices rebound, Nvidia earnings fail to lift sentiment

US stock markets moved lower on Thursday extending recent losses as a rebound in oil prices and rising Treasury yields renewed pressure on equities despite another strong earnings performance from Nvidia, AP reported.The S&P 500 slipped 0.4 per cent and was on course for a fourth decline in five sessions after recently touching a record…

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