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Shares of JSW Infrastructure made a positive debut on the stock markets on October 15, rising 3 percent to Rs 329 after Nuvama Institutional Equities initiated coverage with a 'buy' call, emphasising on the upside citing multiple levers for growth.With a target price of Rs 390, the domestic brokerage estimates an upside potential of 22 per cent from its previous close of Rs 319 on NSE. JSW Infra shares have gained 53 per cent since the beginning of the year.Nuwama says JSW Infra, as the second-largest private port operator in a steadily growing industry, is set to benefit from strong parentage and is expected to maintain strong growth in third-party cargo. Additionally, JSW Infrastructure is evolving from a port operator to a full-fledged logistics utility company, which is likely to cont...

Pune-headquartered Bajaj Auto Ltd is set to release its earnings report for the second quarter of FY 2025 on October 16. Increase in volumes and diversified product mix are expected to drive the company's sales to double-digit growth rate on a year-on-year basis.According to a Moneycontrol poll of eight brokerage firms, the Triumph maker is projected to report a 23 per cent year-on-year growth in revenue to reach Rs 13,266 crore. Net profit is estimated to rise 21 per cent to Rs 2,227 crore from Rs 1,836 crore in the same quarter last fiscal.Earnings estimates of analysts surveyed by Moneycontrol are in a narrow range, indicating that any positive or negative surprise could trigger a sharp reaction in the stock price.What factors are driving Bajaj Auto earnings?Stable demand: Two-wheeler ...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected real GDP growth of 7.2% for FY 2024-25 after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on Wednesday, along with an expected moderation in Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation to 4.5%.RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said that GDP growth is expected to be 7% in the second quarter, which will increase to 7.4% in the third and fourth quarters. Growth is projected to be 7.3% in the first quarter of the next financial year (2025-26), with risks evenly balanced across various economic indicators.Das stressed that this growth momentum is supported by strong quarterly performance, particularly from the recovery in private consumption and increased investment. "Real GDP grew by 6.7 per cent in Q1 FY25, led by a revival in private consumption and the...

New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) Crude oil prices on Monday rose by Rs 67 to Rs 6,406 per barrel in futures trade as traders widened their bets following strong spot demand.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for October delivery rose by Rs 67, or 1.06 percent, to Rs 6,406 per barrel in a business turnover of 14,534 lots.Analysts said crude oil prices rose in futures trade as participants increased their deals.Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude prices inflation 2.70 percent to USD 76.39 per barrel in New York, while Brent crude prices expansion 2.40 percent to USD 79.92 per barrel.

 Rama Steel Tubes said it recorded sales of 50,921.67 tonnes in Q2 FY25, up 42% as compared to sales of 35,780.327 tonnes in Q2 FY24.On a sequential basis, the volume is higher by 36%. Sales volume for Q1 FY25 stood at 37,365.55 tonnes in Q1 FY25.The company has recorded sales of 88,287.22 tonnes in H1 FY25 as against 84,218.01 tonnes in H1 FY24, registering a growth of 5% over the same period last year.Rama Steel Tubes is engaged in the business of manufacturing steel pipes and related products.The company reported a 10% decline in consolidated net profit in Q1 FY25 at Rs 6.36 crore as against Rs 7.07 crore in Q1 FY24. Revenue from operations declined 30.7% year-on-year to Rs 216.64 crore during the quarter ended June 30, 2024.The stock is currently trading at Rs 13.84 on BSE, down ...