The second-largest private lender in India, ICICI Bank, exceeded expectations on Saturday to post a record first-quarter net profit, supported by greater interest revenue and loan growth. According to Refinitiv IBES data, the Mumbai-based lender exceeded analysts’ expectations and increased… Read More ›
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90% Of Adani Capital And Adani Housing Will Be Purchased By Bain
The American investment firm Bain Capital said on Sunday that it has reached an agreement to buy out the entire private stake held by the Adani family in the business by acquiring 90% of Adani Capital and Adani Housing. According… Read More ›
Consumers In The UK Buck High Inflation In June By Shopping More
Due to exceptionally hot weather and a comeback in food sales after King Charles’ coronation disrupted spending in May, British retail sales increased quicker than anticipated in June despite ongoing high inflation, official numbers indicated on Friday. While the highest… Read More ›
G20 Proposal To Quadruple Green Energy Capacity Is Opposed By Saudi Arabia And Russia
According to three reports, major fossil fuel producers such as Saudi Arabia and Russia on Friday opposed a plan to increase the G20’s renewable energy capacity by 2030. The plan was also opposed by coal exporters South Africa and Indonesia… Read More ›
In “Turbulent Times,” Musk Believes Tesla May Continue To Reduce Pricing
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, hinted on Wednesday that he will lower costs once more for electric vehicles in “turbulent times,” despite the fact that his company’s profits are being squeezed by his fierce price battle with competing automakers…. Read More ›
A Consumer Group In The UK Calls On The Government To Take Action On Grocery Pricing
Which?, a British consumer group, has urged the government to take action to assist consumers when the competition watchdog releases its study of grocery pricing, claiming that some food costs have risen by up to 175% since 2021. Which? discovered… Read More ›
China’s Q2 GDP Falls Short, While Youth Unemployment Reached A New High
China reported Monday that its second-quarter GDP increased by 6.3% year on year, falling short of estimates. In June, the unemployment rate among young individuals aged 16 to 24 was 21.3%, a new high. The second-quarter GDP figure of 6.3%… Read More ›
New Research Says Inflation Expected To Trigger The First Fall In Back-To-School Spending In Nine Years
According to a Deloitte survey released on Wednesday, back-to-school spending is anticipated to decline for the first time in nine years as consumers of all income levels prioritise essentials over non-essential purchases in the face of persistent inflation. According to… Read More ›
US Inflation Is Rising At Its Most Moderate Rate In Two Years
Last month, with the help of more affordable used automobiles, the US’s rate of price increase slowed to its lowest level in more than two years. Data show that inflation increased from 4% in May to 3% in the year… Read More ›
Global Investors Are Relieved By China’s Tech Recovery, But They Are Not Yet Persuaded
The recent developments at the Jack Ma-founded Ant Group have only served to serve as a reminder to international investors of the country’s changeable regulatory rules and the vulnerability of the sector, rather than sparking a relief rally in China’s… Read More ›