Paytm turns profitable: Fintech firm posts Rs 122.5 crore Q1 net profit, driven by cost cuts and payments growth

Fintech major One97 Communications, which operates under the Paytm brand, reported its first-ever consolidated net profit of Rs 122.5 crore in the quarter ended June 2025 (Q1 FY26), helped by cost optimisation and a rise in payment revenues, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.The firm had posted a net loss of Rs 840…

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Trump tariff pressure: AstraZeneca to move production to US, announces $50 billion manufacturing push

British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Tuesday announced plans to invest $50 billion in the United States, including the construction of a multi-billion-dollar manufacturing facility in Virginia—its largest-ever single manufacturing investment—amid rising pressure from the Trump administration’s tariff push.The company said it expects 50% of its total revenue to come from the US by 2030, underlining…

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‘Will do what we need to do’: India takes tough stand on EU sanctions over Russian oil; ‘energy security top priority’

AI-generated image used for representation NEW DELHI: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Kingdom, foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday addressed questions about growing Western pressure on India over buying Russian oil. He made it clear that India’s energy needs come first.Misri said, “…We have been very clear that insofar as…

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‘Reaping the rewards’: Why short-term investors leaning towards ICICI Bank over HDFC Bank? Key reasons explained

Short-term investors are leaning towards ICICI Bank in the private banking space, thanks to its solid June quarter results. With strong profit growth and steady margins, ICICI is currently edging out rival HDFC Bank in investor preference.HDFC Bank is currently dealing with various post-merger issues, notably an elevated credit-deposit (CD) ratio, which has affected investor…

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SGB early redemption: Get 205% return on these Sovereign Gold Bonds; RBI announces premature redemption price

Sovereign Gold Bonds or SGBs are government-backed securities measured in grams of gold. (AI image) Soverign Gold Bond redemption: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the early redemption value for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2018-19 Series-V. Investors can opt for early redemption only after holding the bonds for five years from the issue…

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China’s rare earth export curbs hit another industry! Apple AirPods production at Foxconn India unit faces hurdles; here’s what’s happening

In the Indian market, Apple’s primary suppliers include Foxconn and Tata Electronics. (AI image) China’s rare earth metal export curbs may soon begin hitting production of Apple AirPods in India. China has stepped up restrictions on exports of rare earths and various industry sectors have raised the alarm on the possible impact of the unavailability…

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Asian stocks firm; Wall Street rally boosts sentiment; crude oil slips on trade worries

Asian markets hovered near a four-year high on Tuesday, supported by Wall Street’s record close and optimism around upcoming corporate earnings. Investors also tracked global trade developments, especially US tariff talks with key partners, Reuters reported.Japanese markets reopened after a holiday, reacting calmly to weekend election results where the ruling coalition lost in the upper…

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