PVC relief a positive, but no major gains, Astral CFO says

The exemption, valid until June 30, 2026, is expected to lower input costs for plastic pipe manufacturers by easing prices of key raw materials such as PVC resin and HDPE

The exemption, valid until June 30, 2026, is expected to lower input costs for plastic pipe manufacturers by easing prices of key raw materials such as PVC resin and HDPE

After listing at a discount to its issue price, shares of Sai Silks Kalamandir have continued to decline from those levels, even falling below the mark of ₹100 in today’s session.

Of the 34 analysts who have coverage on L&T, 29 have a “buy” rating, four have a “hold” rating and one has a “sell” rating.

Lower capex over financial year 2026-2028 (21-22% of revenue compared to 30% historically) would drive deleveraging and increase shareholder payouts for Bharti Airtel, as per the Kotak note.

Rising crude oil prices and inflation risks are creating uncertainty for investors. Quantum AMC’s George Thomas says this is still a good time to build portfolios gradually. He highlights opportunities in quality stocks that have corrected and suggests focusing on…

According to the HAL CMD, the sixth engine from General Electric is ready for delivery and a total of 20 engines are expected to arrive in the second half of this year.

A Bloomberg report indicated that the Trump administration is planning tariffs on pharmaceutical companies that have not entered into agreements to ensure lower drug prices in the US.

India exempts customs duty on key petrochemical imports and cess on ammonium nitrate till June 30 2026 to ease supply disruptions and input costs, aiding many industries

Gold and silver prices fell sharply in India and globally on April 2 due to profit booking, strong dollar, higher yields and crude, though golds long term hedge appeal remains intact

Trump plans 100% tariffs as soon as Thursday on drugmakers lacking low price deals, while firms like Pfizer and Eli Lilly get a three year reprieve under prior agreements