Market outlook: The imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian imports by the US from August 27 has crystallized the worst-case scenario. According to Emkay, the direct impact appears limited at ~0.5% of GDP in FY26, with negligible effect on the earnings of listed companies.
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The BSE PSU index settled the last trading session on August 29 at 18,319.45, down 20.41% from its all-time high of 23018.87. Meanwhile, out of the 63 index constituents, some 10 stocks have managed to gain over the last one year, while others have declined by up to 53%.
On Monday, Avic Chengdu Aircraft share price touched an intraday high to 108.22 yuan. The fighter jet stock opened at 102.20 yuan on September 1, as compared to previous close of 101.95 yuan.
European banking stocks’ biggest rally in 16 years is faltering as the region’s hottest sector confronts the prospect of higher taxes and a surge in sovereign risk.
Bajaj Auto shares rose nearly 4% on September 1 after reporting August 2025 sales of 4,17,616 units, a 5% Y-o-Y increase. Exports surged 29%, while domestic sales showed mixed results. The company reported a 14% rise in Q1 consolidated net profit at ₹2,210 crore.
Soni Razdan is a British actress and filmmaker, who established herself as a leading actress in the ’80s and early ’90s. However, everything took a back seat after her marriage to renowned director, Mahesh Bhatt. For the unversed, Soni tied the knot with Mahesh in 1986. When Soni got married, she was at the peak … Read more
Dominic Arun’s directorial venture, ‘Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra,’ starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, has emerged as a surprise hit in Malayalam cinema, grossing Rs 24.40 crore. Kalyani’s portrayal of Chandra is widely praised. Despite a modest opening, strong word-of-mouth propelled the film to the fifth spot among 2025’s top Mollywood hits, surpassing bigger-budgeted films.
In 2008, a fan’s encounter with Bollywood star Govinda turned sour when the actor slapped him on a film set. Santosh Rai, the fan, filed a legal case, leading to a nearly decade-long battle. Govinda initially offered compensation, but the court warned of potential criminal charges.
Actress Avneet Kaur addressed trolling in light of the Virat Kohli controversy, emphasizing the importance of family support in navigating online negativity. She acknowledged feeling low at times but highlighted her family’s role in reminding her of her dreams and hard work. Kaur urged people to spread positivity and neutrality, advocating against putting others down … Read more