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Colgate-Palmolive India bets on rural expansion, science-led innovation to drive growth towards 2030

Colgate-Palmolive India is prioritizing rural market expansion, innovation, and digital transformation to boost growth. The company aims to reach more rural households and introduce science-backed products in urban areas. With a focus on data analytics and AI, Colgate-Palmolive is enhancing its value chain and strengthening its presence across all retail channels. Despite facing challenges, the company anticipates continued momentum driven by an improving demand environment and strong execution.

Gold prices to stay elevated, volatile; Titan bullish on long-term growth

Gold prices are expected to remain "elevated and volatile" due to geopolitical tensions, Titan said, but expressed optimism about the long-term growth prospects of the jewellery market on favourable demographics and its safe-haven appeal. Despite these challenges, the "outlook in India remains positive" due to favourable demographics and the continued relevance of jewellery as a store of value; however, "short-term demand fluctuations may persist", Titan said in its annual report. "Gold prices are expected to remain elevated and volatile, given ongoing geopolitical developments and global conflicts leading to macroeconomic uncertainties," said Titan, a JV between Tata and the Tamil Nadu government. The Tata group-managed firm also said these macroeconomic uncertainties arising from geopolitical developments could lead to shifts in demand patterns across customer segments. "In this environment, there could be shifts in demand segments and the Division will continue to prioritise mar

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty trades higher; auto stocks in focus

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The challenge for the bulls is to ensure that supply does not emerge at the 24,150 - 24,250 zone, which has been the case over the last few sessions. 23,800 on the downside remains most crucial for the Nifty. For the Nifty Bank, the 57,500 - 58,500 range is intact, and the index closing above 58,000 now brings the 58,500 level back in the spotlight.

AI could become the next competitive advantage for renewable energy companies: Report

Artificial intelligence is poised to become a major competitive edge for renewable energy firms, according to a BCG report. The focus is shifting from expanding capacity to enhancing efficiency and value from existing assets. AI can boost worker productivity by up to 25% and improve energy yield, with a strategic approach to a few high-impact use cases proving more effective than numerous experiments.

Persistent Systems Shares in Focus After Nagarro Deal — Check Motilal Oswal's Target Price, Upside

Persistent will acquire 100% of Nagarro through an all-cash offer of "81/share, implying an enterprise value of "1.27 billion.

Companies should focus on business growth, profitability rather than just share price: NSE chief

NSE MD and CEO Ashish Chauhan urged companies to prioritize building sustainable businesses and long-term value over solely chasing share prices. He emphasized that market valuation should reflect genuine business performance and growth. Chauhan advised entrepreneurs to focus on their core operations, highlighting that consistent profitability and innovation, even in small improvements, eventually attract market recognition and unlock significant growth opportunities.

Silver price crashes over 50% from peak, falls below $60 an ounce; Can MCX silver rate fall below ₹2,00,000 per kg?

Silver prices are now down approximately 53% from that peak. The sharp correction has erased more than half of silver’s value from its all-time high of $121.78 per ounce recorded in January 2026. 

JSW Ventures eyes ₹400-500 crore third fund, plans larger startup bets

The early-stage investor is looking to back 14-16 companies while increasing cheque sizes and expanding its focus on fintech, AI and sustainability.

Titan Company Share Price Live Updates: Titan Company Experiences Decline in Value

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty up 50 points; OMCs in focus as Brent slips below $72.50

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty Bank recovered everything it lost on Tuesday and a little more with a near 1,000-point surge. For the banking index, a close above 58,000 is a positive and it will now look towards the 58,500 levels on the upside.

Nisus Finance to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore through a real assets investment platform

Nisus Finance is launching a real assets platform to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore, targeting yield-generating and value-accretive real estate opportunities across India. The platform will attract domestic and UAE-based investors, including family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. A key vehicle, the Nisus Yield and Asset Multiplier Fund (NiYAM), will focus on structured credit and equity enhancement for projects like plotted developments and redevelopment.

Promoter Twin Star sells Vedanta shares worth Rs 1,896 crore in block deal

Twin Star Holdings, a promoter entity of Vedanta, sold 6.51 crore shares worth nearly Rs 1,896 crore through a block deal on Tuesday. The transaction comes amid Vedanta's ongoing restructuring efforts following the listing of its demerged businesses and continued focus on debt reduction and value unlocking.