Asian Paints profit up 7.5%; inflation squeezes margins
NEW DELHI: Asian Paints on Thursday reported a 7.5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,067 crore for the Sept quarter, as strong sales growth across domestic coatings and international markets was partly offset by rising raw material costs and pressure on operating margins. Net sales rose 17% to Rs 9,954 crore. Source…
US midterms: Trump skips Iowa, Kansas rallies, backs Republicans through phone campaign
Trump dismisses health concerns after cancelling weekend rallies US President Donald Trump has cancelled his planned weekend rallies in Iowa and Kansas, opting instead to hold phone rallies to support Republican candidates in nearly 20 states ahead of the midterm elections.The move comes as Republicans face a tough fight to retain control of Congress, with…
Aamir Khan celebrates first Karwa Chauth with Gauri Spratt after wedding; couple attends Sunita Kapoor’s star-studded gathering; Sonam Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty and Mira Rajput join festivities | Hindi Movie News
Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt celebrated their first Karwa Chauth together as a married couple on Thursday. The actor attended the annual festive gathering hosted by Sunita Kapoor at her Juhu residence in Mumbai. The occasion brought together several celebrities and members of Bollywood families for the traditional celebration.The couple arrived hand in hand, drawing…
One8, Agilitas merger okayed, Virat’s share up
BENGALURU: Cricketer Virat Kohli’s stake in sportswear company Agilitas Sports has increased to 6.4% from 1.8% following the National Company Law Tribunal’s (NCLT) approval of the merger of his sportswear brand One8 with Agilitas.Kohli invested Rs 40 crore in Agilitas last year. Under the merger, One8 Sports has been integrated into Agilitas as a wholly…
‘Mammootty’s investments are mostly in things like land’, CA Sanil Kumar explains why the superstar avoids big businesses | Malayalam Movie News
‘Mammootty’s investments are mostly in things like land’. Mammootty is among the most successful and influential stars in Malayalam cinema. However, his approach to managing his wealth appears more cautious than his choices on screen. Rather than entering large businesses or pursuing ventures with considerable financial risks, the actor has reportedly preferred investments in tangible…
Taj, Adani tie up for 8 hotels in four cities
File photo: Taj Hotel Mumbai MUMBAI: Tata Group’s Taj Hotels and Adani Airports have entered into an agreement for eight hotels across four cities — Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Guwahati. Adani operates the airports in these cities and Taj Group will create a combined inventory of 2,000 rooms in the eight hotels that will span…
World’s largest crypto exchange Binance freezes $2.54 billion after suspected hack
Suspected hack hits world’s largest crypto exchange Binance (Reuters photo) Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said on Thursday that $2.54 billion worth of crypto assets had been frozen as it investigated a possible security breach. Stablecoin issuers Circle and Tether also froze assets linked to the incident, news agency Reuters reported.“Binance will cover all…
‘Drishyam 3: The Conclusion’ box office collection Day 28: Ajay Devgn’s film maintains steady run; ends week 4 with Rs 373 crore haul | Hindi Movie News
Ajay Devgn‘s ‘Drishyam 3: The Conclusion’ closed another successful week at the box office. The film has been maintaining a steady pace at the box office, and concluded week 4 at the box office with an estimated Rs 90 lakh in on Day 28. The film recorded the earnings across 3,149 shows on Thursday, October…
‘Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story’ box office collection day 14: Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi’s film falls Rs 31.39 cr short of reported Rs 60 cr budget; second-week collection settles at Rs 4.42 cr | Hindi Movie News
Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi’s courtroom drama ‘Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story’ has completed its second week in theaters. The film has recorded a worldwide gross collection of Rs 28.61 cr so far. However, its box office performance remains below the level required to match its reported production budget. According to Sacnilk, the movie…