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Fair trade regulator CCI on Thursday cleared Jubilant Beverages proposal to acquire a 40 per cent stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings Pvt Ltd (HCCH).

Home First Finance reported a 25.4% YoY rise in Q4 net profit, driven by a 31% increase in assets under management. It raised Rs 1,250 crore through a qualified institutional placement, boosting net worth to Rs 3,751 crore.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra promoted India as a prime long-term investment destination, citing its robust growth and stability amidst global economic challenges. India s average annual growth rate of 8.2% over the past four years makes it the fastest-growing major economy. Strong domestic demand, policy continuity, and significant foreign exchange reserves further enhance India s attractiveness to investors.

Reliance Industries has emerged as a strong contender for a significant stake in Haier India, potentially competing with a consortium led by Sunil Mittal. Haier aims to localize its operations by diluting 25% to 51% equity, seeking a valuation of $2-2.3 billion.

Viktor Shvets of Macquarie Capital suggests the US faces a period resembling stagflation, not outright recession, due to Donald Trump s policies aimed at reshaping American society. He notes that India s economic growth, while strong, needs recalibration and structural reforms to achieve its potential.

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Therefore, excluding its performance did not affect the sample s top-line growth. However, the company s contribution to total profit reduced to around 16% in the March quarter from nearly 18% in the year-ago quarter.

The bank s profit is expected to range between ₹16,000 crore and ₹20,000 crore, based on consensus estimates from five brokerages. This is a decline from more than ₹20,000 crore last year.

Reliance has reported a strong fourth quarter beat in profitability as the bottom line rose 2% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 19,407 crore. The Street was expecting the profit to be around Rs 18,471 crore.