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Lupin Q4 results: Consolidated net profit rises 35% to Rs 390 cr; income from operations marginally down
Drug firm Lupin has reported a 34.55 percent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 389.63 crore for the quarter ended March 2020 mainly on account of robust sales in the domestic market and lower tax expenses

Urban commuters wary of using public transport when lockdown measures relaxed; private vehicles, solo ridership preferred, finds survey
In the times of social distancing, public transport would not be preferred for the next few months, said respondents in a survey

Vodafone Idea shares surge nearly 35% on reports Google looking to make investment in embattled telco
At 10:52 AM, Vodafone Idea was at Rs 7.56 per share, up 29.9 percent.

GDP growth likely be at 3.6% in Jan-Mar quarter, says Care Ratings; govt to release data today evening
The country's GDP growth is likely to be at 3.6 percent in January-March 2020 as economic activity came to a complete halt due to the countrywide lockdown imposed to contain the coronavirus outbreak, says a report

Wipro shares gain nearly 4% on Thierry Delaporte’s appointment as CEO, MD of company
Shares of Wipro on Friday jumped nearly 4 percent after the company announced the appointment of Capgemini Group veteran Thierry Delaporte as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective 6 July, 2020

Rupee rises 11 paise to 75.65 in early trade ; foreign fund inflows, weak US dollar boosts investor confidence
The rupee appreciated 11 paise to 75.65 against the US dollar in opening trade on Friday as foreign fund inflows and weak American currency boosted investor confidence

Markets open weak: Sensex drops over 300 points, Nifty tests 9,400-level in early trade ahead of GDP data; Rupee up
Sensex tumbled over 300 points in early trade on Friday dragged by losses in HDFC Bank, Infosys, TCS and Reliance Industries amid weak cues from global markets.

Wipro names former Capgemini COO Thierry Delaporte as new CEO; Neemuchwala to leave on 1 June
Thierry Delaporte, who will replace Abidali Neemuchwala, was most recently the chief operating officer of Capgemini Group.

Stock markets end day's session in green: Sensex up over 500 points, Nifty nears 9,500; Zee, Eicher Motors top gainers
Sensex hit a high of 32,267.23 points during the day ahead of the expiry of May derivatives contracts. It finally ended 595.37 points or 1.88 percent higher at 32,200.59.

ADB approves $177 mn loan to upgrade 450 km of state highways, major district roads in Maharashtra
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday signed a $177 million loan to upgrade 450 km of state highways and major district roads in Maharashtra

Coronavirus Lockdown: Commerce minister Piyush Goyal expects better exports performance in May, June
The performance of the country's exports is expected to be better in May and June as compared to the steep fall recorded in April, when the shipments contracted to an all-time high of 60.28 percent, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday

US economy shrinks at 5% annual rate in Jan-Mar quarter; economists expect far worse GDP outcome in Q2
The US economy shrank at an even faster pace than initially estimated in the first three months of this year with economists continuing to expect a far worse outcome in the current April-June quarter

Despite rally, 2020 to be worst year for several world stock markets in nearly a decade; jobless situation poses high risk: Report
Subodh Kumar, an investment strategist at his own consultancy, notes, as do many, that stock markets are trading mainly on the unprecedented wave of stimulus from central banks and governments.

FII ownership in Nifty-500 hits five-year low during Q4; promoter holdings up post-COVID-19 outbreak: Motilal Oswal
Both FIIs and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) increased stake in telecom on a quarter-on-quarter basis by 190 and 220 basis points respectively.

Sun Pharma, SPARC ink pact for potential treatment for atopic dermatitis, auto-immune disorders
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd and Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) on Thursday said they have entered into a worldwide licensing pact for development and commercialisation of a novel molecule which can be used for the potential treatment of atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and other auto-immune disorders

Income Tax Department notifies minimum fees for managers of India-based offshore funds
The income tax department has notified the minimum fee to be received by India-based fund managers of an overseas fund

COVID-19 impact: Air passenger number collapses in Asia Pacific, decline in cargo markets deepens on weak demand
The rapid spread of COVID-19 resulting in border closures and travel restrictions across the world forced an almost complete shutdown of international airline operations.

TVS Motor Q4 results: Consolidated net profit dips 43% to Rs 82 cr; total income falls 17% to Rs 4,129 cr
TVS Motor Company on Thursday reported a 43.3 percent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 81.85 crore for the fourth quarter ended on 31 March, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak Impact: Nissan to close Indonesia, Spain auto plants after sinking into red for first time in 11 years
Japanese automaker Nissan plans to close auto plants in Spain and Indonesia after sinking into the red for the first time in 11 years as the pandemic squashed global demand and disrupted production

Oil falls as surprise US stock build douses demand recovery hopes; Saudi Arabia, Russia agree on further output curbs
The decline in oil benchmarks extended losses on Wednesday over uncertainty about Russia’s commitment to deep output cuts ahead of a 9 June meeting of OPEC and its allies.

Forced lending to cripple banks; NPAs to soar by up to 600 bps in 2 years: Fitch Ratings
With incremental bank lending making up the bulk of the government's nearly Rs 21 lakh crore stimulus package, lenders face significant asset quality challenges which can increase their dud loan ratios by up to 6 percentage points over the next two years, warns a report

BSE to discontinue liquidity enhancement scheme for equity derivatives from 11 June
Under the LES, brokers and other market intermediaries are given incentives for a specified period of time to bring in and generate investor interest in securities that have limited trading activity.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Nirmala Sitharaman chairs FSDC panel meeting, takes stock of economy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday reviewed the state of the economy at the meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC), in view of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

Gold prices rise as simmering US-China tensions over Hong Kong boost demand; ETF holdings reach fresh high
The escalating tensions have increased interest in gold, which is seen as a safe investment during times of political and financial uncertainty.

Air India employee unions seek Rs 50,000 cr financial package from govt for flag carrier
A joint forum of Air India employees and staff unions has sought a Rs 50,000 crore financial succour from the government for the national carrier, stating that the airline is a necessity for the country

Rupee settles 5 paise lower at 75.76 due to escalating tension between US and China
The rupee on Thursday settled 5 paise down at 75.76 against the US dollar amid escalating tension between the US and China

Nissan Motor plans to close Barcelona factories, 3,000 jobs lost; Spain's govt urges carmaker to consider alternatives
Spain's government says that Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Co. has decided to close its manufacturing plants in the northeastern Catalonia region, resulting in the loss of some 3,000 direct jobs

Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved's Rs 250 cr NCD issue fully subscribed within minutes of opening
Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved's Rs 250 crore debentures issue got fully subscribed within three minutes of opening on Thursday

IDFC First Bank launches video KYC facility for customers to open savings accounts
IDFC First Bank has launched video KYC facility so that customers can open savings accounts without the need to visit a branch office

United Spirits shares fall up to 4% after reports 58% decline in Q4 consolidated net profit
Shares of United Spirits on Thursday fell nearly 4 percent after the firm reported a decline of 57.82 percent in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 2020
