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'Optimistic' about Trump administration, says drugmaker Dr Reddy's

Earlier in the day, the generic drugmaker reported consolidated net profit of Rs 1,414 crore ($163.7 million) for the quarter ended Dec. 31

Markets gain for second day; Sensex rises 115 points, Nifty ends at 23,205

Most of the IT stocks that climbed on Thursday were outside the benchmark Sensex or the Nifty

Mphasis Q3 results: Net profit jumps 15% to Rs 428 crore, revenue up 7%

The company's consolidated net profit grew nearly 15 per cent to Rs 428 crore ($49.54 million) for the quarter ended Dec. 31 compared with analysts' expectations of Rs 426 crore

US weekly unemployment claims increase marginally to 223,000: Labour dept

Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 223,000 for the week ended Jan 18

Cyient Q3FY25 results: Net profit declines to Rs 122 cr on higher costs

Its profit declined to Rs 122 crore ($14.12 million) for the three months ended Dec. 31, from Rs 147 crore a year ago

Russia rejects idea of Nato peacekeepers in Ukraine in event of a ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who is seeking a meeting with Trump, said on Tuesday that at least 200,000 European peacekeepers would be needed to prevent a new Russian attack

Budget 2025: Govt may raise farm allocation by over 15% to $20 billion

The additional cash would be directed to developing high-yielding seed varieties, increasing storage and supply infrastructure, and boosting production of pulse crops, oilseeds, vegetables, and dairy

US fintech firm Broadridge to boost India headcount by 26% in 3 years

The plan comes at a time when multinational companies are increasingly setting up local offices, or global capability centres (GCCs), in India to support their daily operations

Alivus Life Q3 results: Net profit rises to Rs 137 cr, revenue jumps 12%

The Mumbai-based company said its profit rose to Rs 137 crore (nearly $16 million) for the three months ended Dec. 31 from Rs 119 crore a year earlier

Wealthy Indians tap into bathroom luxury with $18,500 smart toilets

India is emerging as a hotspot for Kohler, Toto and Hansgrohe, the German manufacturer renowned for its taps and showers

BPCL sees March Russian oil intake down 20% as it awaits traders' offers

BPCL's Russian oil processing declined to 31 per cent in December quarter from about 35-40 per cent in the previous month

Oil prices extend losses amid uncertainty over Trump tariff impact

Brent crude futures dipped 2 cents to $78.98 a barrel by 0941 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) lost 4 cents to $75.40

Asian shares helped by China uplift, Trump's tariff plan hangs in air

The big moves in Chinese stocks helped lift MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan up 0.11 per cent, reversing its losses from earlier in the sesion

India, US trying to arrange early meeting between Modi, Trump: Report

Trump's return to the White House has raised worries about the imposition of tariffs on India

Debt market trends hint at cracks in UK's reserve currency: Rating agency

The trouble this time was largely pinned on shifts in global interest rate expectations. But bond market watchers have pointed to a notable change in UK market dynamics that seems to have taken root

French, German leaders meet to discuss proposed tariff threats by Trump

Trump, who has also threatened Canada, Mexico and China with heavy duties, said on Tuesday Europe had troubling trade surpluses with the United States and was "in for tariffs"

Quad opposes any unilateral actions seeking to change status quo by force

After the hour-long meeting, the four ministers reconfirmed the Quad Leadership Summit in India later this year

JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon praises former adversary Elon Musk: Report

"Elon and I have hugged it out," Dimon said, while praising Musk for running multiple high-profile companies such as Tesla, SpaceX and Neuralink.

Gold near 3-month high on softer dollar, Trump policy uncertainty

Spot gold added 0.4% to $2,755.19 per ounce as of 1200 GMT. The price hit its highest level in 12 weeks earlier in the session and is close to its record peak of $2,790.15 reached in October

Gold near 3-month high on softer dollar, Trump policy uncertainty

U.S. gold futures gained 0.3% to $2,766.80