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Bajaj Electricals Ltd on Tuesday reported a decline of 10.7 per cent in consolidated net profit at Rs 33.36 crore for the third quarter ended on December 31, 2024.

Motilal Oswal estimates the company’s December quarter losses at around Rs 700 crore, with expected revenue of Rs 3,891 crore. The food delivery segment is projected to see a 19% YoY increase in gross order value (GOV) with a 22% take rate. Adjusted EBITDA margins, as a percentage of GOV, are expected to rise 20 basis points QoQ to 1.8%.

U.S. crude prices dropped nearly 2% due to the imposition of U.S. tariffs on China, leading to Beijing retaliating with tariffs on U.S. coal, liquefied natural gas, and crude oil. The pause on steep levies on imports from Canada and Mexico provided a brief respite. Analysts expect U.S. crude inventories to have risen recently.

Mutual funds actively reshuffled portfolios in Q3 FY25, increasing stakes in several Nifty500 small-cap stocks. Companies like Mahanagar Gas, Home First Finance, and Tata Chemicals saw notable investment hikes, reflecting growing confidence in select small-cap and mid-cap opportunities.

European shares fell due to losses in automobiles and telecom stocks amid trade war fears between the U.S. and China. STOXX 600 index dropped 0.3%. Vodafone shares dropped 5.6%. Infineon shares rose 11.1% after strong revenue report. BNP Paribas reported jump in net income but lowered profit target for 2025.

MobiKwik Q3 Results: The Q3FY25 revenue from operations stood at Rs 269 crore, marking an 18% increase compared to Rs 229 crore reported in the same quarter of the previous financial year.

One of the major highlights is the personal income tax relief, which is a bold move, with the government forgoing nearly ₹1 lakh crore in revenue. This is expected to boost consumption, as taxpayers will have additional spending power, creating a multiplier effect on the economy.

Sebi approved IPOs of 8 companies, including Indogulf Cropsciences, Solarworld Energy, and Aditya Infotech. These firms plan to raise funds for debt repayment, working capital, expansion, and strategic investments. Major sectors include renewable energy, defense, construction, and hospitality. The largest IPO is SMPP Ltd at Rs 4,000 crore.