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Wipro onboarding delay: NITES seeks Labour Ministry intervention for 200+ candidates

Wipro onboarding delay: NITES seeks Labour Ministry intervention for 200+ freshers

NITES has complained to the Labour Ministry over Wipro’s alleged delay in onboarding 200+ candidates selected under its Elite Hiring 2025 process.

Vertex Group to hire 2,000 people in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru this month

Vertex Group announces 2,000 jobs across Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru

Vertex Group plans to hire 2,000 people in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru this month across customer support, sales, analytics, training and contact centre roles.

States’ share of mining revenue jumps to 88% in 10 years, Centre’s falls to 12%

Mining revenue: States’ share rises from 65% to 88% in a decade

States’ share of mining revenue rose to 88% in 2024-25 from 65% a decade earlier, while the Centre’s share fell to 12%, government data showed.

UltraTech Cement promoter Pilani Investment sells 0.85% stake for ₹2,896 crore

Pilani Investment and Industries Corporation, one of the promoters of UltraTech Cement, sold nearly a 1 per cent stake in the country’s leading cement maker for Rs 2,896 crore through open market transactions on Thursday.

According to the block deal data on the BSE, Pilani Investment and Industries Corporation Ltd offloaded 25 lakh equity shares, representing a 0.85 per cent stake in Mumbai-based UltraTech Cement Ltd.

India test preparation market projected to reach $23-26 billion by FY30

India test preparation market projected to reach $23-26 billion by FY30

India’s test preparation market could reach $23-26 billion by FY30, growing 12-15% annually, with JEE and NEET driving the undergraduate segment.

US 30-year Treasury yield tops 5.2%, hitting highest borrowing cost since 2001

US 30-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2001

US 30-year Treasury bonds were sold at a 5.22% yield, the highest borrowing cost since 2001, amid rising debt, deficits and investor concerns.

OpenAI revenue doubles to over $40 billion as IPO plans gather pace

OpenAI revenue run rate crosses $40 billion as IPO plans gather pace

OpenAI’s annualised revenue run rate has surpassed $40 billion, nearly doubling from end-2025, as coding tools, subscriptions and AI agents fuel growth.

Zetwerk files updated IPO papers to raise ₹2,600 crore

Zetwerk IPO: Manufacturing firm files papers to raise ₹2,600 crore

Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses files updated IPO papers to raise ₹2,600 crore, with ₹1,800 crore earmarked for debt repayment and funds for acquisitions.

SEBI proposes colour-coded Credit Risk-o-Meter for debt securities

SEBI Credit Risk-o-Meter: Regulator proposes colour-coded scale for debt securities

SEBI proposes a mandatory colour-coded Credit Risk-o-Meter for debt securities to simplify credit risk assessment and help investors compare investments.

India’s urea import prices fall 12% as global fertilizer market tightness eases

India urea imports: Prices fall 12% as global fertilizer supply eases

India receives urea offers 12% below June prices, signalling easing global fertilizer supply pressures as demand weakens and trade disruptions persist.

FPIs lead anchor selling in IPOs, SEBI study finds sharp price pressure after 30-day unlock

SEBI IPO study: FPIs lead anchor selling as stocks face pressure after 30-day unlock

SEBI study of 242 IPOs finds FPIs led anchor exits, with heavy selling linked to a 3.5% average price impact around the 30-day unlock window.

Manali Petrochemicals Q1 consolidated profit rises 349% to Rs 64.36 crore; standalone profit jumps 1,739%

Manali Petrochemicals Ltd (MPL) reported a 349% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 64.36 crore for Q1 FY27, compared with Rs 14.34 crore in Q1 FY26.

Key highlights:

* Consolidated revenue from operations rose 17% to Rs 274.72 crore from Rs 234.67 crore.

* Total income increased 19% to Rs 288.49 crore from Rs 242.69 crore.

* Profit before exceptional items and tax rose 323% to Rs 84.53 crore from Rs 19.96 crore.

* Profit before tax increased 323% to Rs 84.53 crore from Rs 19.96 crore.

* EPS increased 351% to Rs 3.74 from Rs 0.83.

Standalone performance:

* Net profit jumped 1,739% to Rs 55.52 crore from Rs 3.02 crore.

* Revenue from operations increased 40% to Rs 229.18 crore from Rs 163.25 crore.

Other key updates:

* Board approved convening of the 40th AGM on September 28, 2026, through video conferencing/other audio-visual means.

* Board had recommended a dividend of Rs 0.50 per equity share of Rs 5 each, subject to shareholders’ approval at the AGM.

* The dividend, if approved, will be paid within 30 days from the date of the AGM.

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Stock to buy today: Pine Labs (₹166.60)

Stock to buy today: Pine Labs (₹166.60)

Pine Labs stock shows potential for upward momentum; buy now at ₹166.60 with profit targets at ₹205.