Rebel Wilson, famed for her comedic roles in films like ‘Pitch Perfect,’ revealed that her weight loss journey in 2020 opened doors to more serious acting opportunities. Shedding 80 pounds allowed her to break free from typecasting, leading to roles in a British indie film and as Lady Capulet in ‘Juliet and Romeo.
Mumtaz, known for her successful film career, declined Shammi Kapoor’s proposal due to restrictions on actresses in his family. She married businessman Mayur Madhvani, leaving her career behind at her in-laws’ request. Despite her husband’s infidelity, Mumtaz chose to stay in the marriage, admitting to a brief affair herself during a period of loneliness.
Aamir Khan is promoting his film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ by releasing it on his new YouTube channel, Aamir Khan Talkies, using a pay-per-view model. He aims to reach a wider Indian audience through YouTube’s accessibility and UPI payment options, even turning down a substantial OTT deal.
The US will impose a steep 50% tariff on imports of semi-finished copper and copper-based products from August 1, 2025, citing national security concerns under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.
Despite concerns over a 25% tariff by the US, the Indian stock market rebounded significantly on July 31, led by companies like HUL, ICICI Bank, and ITC. The Sensex rose over 1,100 points, while the Nifty 50 reclaimed the 24,950 level.
Brigade Hotel Ventures IPO listing was below Street estimates, as the Brigade Hotel Ventures IPO GMP today, or grey market premium today, ahead of the share debut was muted.
Sun Pharma reported a 20% decline in Q1FY26 net profit to ₹2,279 crore, compared to ₹2,835 crore last year. However, profit increased 6% from the previous quarter, while consolidated revenue rose 9% to ₹13,851 crore from ₹12,653 crore in Q1FY25.
Hyundai Motor India has managed to defend its margins in a challenging market, with a notable increase in gross margins thanks to a richer product mix. However, despite these positive figures, volume growth remains a concern as domestic demand struggles.
Microsoft’s share price, which was trading 8.5% at $557.03, in early pre-market trading, valued the company at $4.14 trillion.
Q1 Results: Vedanta reported consolidated net profit of ₹3185 crore (attributed to owners of the company), which declined 11.7% compared to ₹3606 crore in the year-ago quarter