PNB shares rise 2% after Q2FY26 profit climbs 14% YoY. Brokerage raises target price to Rs 122

PNB shares rise 2% after Q2FY26 profit climbs 14% YoY. Brokerage raises target price to Rs 122

Shares of Punjab National Bank (PNB) climbed 1.7% to touch the day’s high of Rs 115.7 on the BSE on Monday, following the public sector lender’s announcement of a 14% year-on-year (YoY) increase in its profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The PAT stood at Rs 4,904 crore, up from … Read more

From Losses to Leadership: Karan Taurani sees quick commerce turning a corner

From Losses to Leadership: Karan Taurani sees quick commerce turning a corner

“Over the past 3–4 quarters, we saw increasing losses in quick commerce due to pricing wars, heightened competitive intensity, and marketing investments. So, it’s evident that the worst is behind us in terms of profitability and losses. From a medium- to long-term perspective, we expect the breakeven point to return for Blinkit — something we … Read more

US auto tariff relief brings temporary respite for OEMs, but uncertainty looms: Jay Kale

US auto tariff relief brings temporary respite for OEMs, but uncertainty looms:  Jay Kale

“Overall, from a medium-term perspective, not only for auto tariffs but overall because of the other tariffs across sectors, you will see inflationary pressures in the US and mind you that couple of months back it was only the US that was expected to give a strong growth in terms of the guidance for many … Read more

Mutual funds: Thematic, sectoral funds have been in focus of investors. Should you invest?

Mutual funds: Thematic, sectoral funds have been in focus of investors. Should you invest?

Mutual fund investment: In the year 2024, sectoral and thematic funds have emerged as the focal point in the investment landscape, capturing 42% of the total active mutual fund inflows. This surge in interest is primarily driven by domestic investors, notably retail investors, who are displaying a significant penchant for sectoral and thematic funds. As of … Read more

Boris Johnson’s brother Jo Johnson resigns as director of Adani-linked firm

Boris Johnson’s brother Jo Johnson resigns as director of Adani-linked firm

Jo Johnson, the brother of Boris Johnson. File | Photo Credit: REUTERS Lord Jo Johnson, younger brother of former British prime minister Boris Johnson, has resigned his non-executive directorship of a UK-based investment firm linked with the now-withdrawn Adani Enterprises Follow-on Public Offer (FPO). ‘The Financial Times’ newspaper referenced UK Companies House records to reveal … Read more