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ITC Dividend 2026: Stock opens in red post Q4 results, Rs 8 dividend announcement – Check record date | Markets
22
May
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ITC Dividend 2026: Stock opens in red post Q4 results, Rs 8 dividend announcement – Check record date | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of diversified group ITC tumbled on Friday, May 22, 2026, after the company announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of FY2025-26 and final dividend of Rs 8 for its shareholders. The stock opened at Rs 307.25, down Rs 0.75, or 0.24 per cent, from the previous close of Rs 308. The scrip dipped further to touch a low of Rs 303.30, representing a decline of Rs 4.70 or 1.52 per cent. Last seen, the stock was trading at Rs 304.45 with a fall of 1.15 per cent, and the market cap of the company was Rs…
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Deposit Rs 1,50,000 in PNB and get a fixed interest of Rs 1,07,254 in your account: Full calculation here | Personal-finance
22
May
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Deposit Rs 1,50,000 in PNB and get a fixed interest of Rs 1,07,254 in your account: Full calculation here | Personal-finance

New Delhi: The public sector bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB), is offering its customers competitive interest rates on fixed deposits (FDs). The bank is offering interest rates ranging from 3 per cent to 7.40 per cent on fixed deposit (FD) schemes of different tenures. Significantly, investors can earn significant returns over the long term in a special PNB FD scheme. According to current interest rates, if a customer deposits Rs 1.5 lakh in this scheme, they can receive up to Rs 1,07,254 in interest alone upon maturity. This means the total return could exceed Rs 2.5 lakh. Let's understand the…
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DA Hike in UP: Yogi government announces 2% hike in dearness allowance – Check details | Business
21
May
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DA Hike in UP: Yogi government announces 2% hike in dearness allowance – Check details | Business

Lucknow: There's some good news for millions of Uttar Pradesh state governmentย employees and pensioners. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led state government has announced a 2 per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA), raising it from 58 per cent to 60 per cent.ย The formal order in this regard has been issued by Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) Deepak Kumar. 16 lakh employees to be benefited This decision by the Uttar Pradesh government will benefit approximately 16 lakh government employees, teachers, and pensioners. The increased dearness allowance is expected to provide relief to employees' incomes amid rising inflationary pressures. Employees are likely to get…
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Delhi, Mumbai cut VAT on jet fuel: Will it bring relief to airlines and flyers?
21
May
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Delhi, Mumbai cut VAT on jet fuel: Will it bring relief to airlines and flyers?

New Delhi: Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and rising fuel prices, government of Delhi and Maharashtra provided a major relief to the aviation sector. The governments have reduced the value-added tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to 7 per cent. While Delhi government has decided to reduce the VAT on ATF from the existing 25 per cent to 7 per cent, the Maharashtra has reduced it to 7 per cent from 18 per cent for a period of six months beginning May 15. As Delhi and Mumbai serve as India's two largest aviation hubs, this move has…
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Shares of denim manufacturer in focus as company’s net profit jumps 21% in Q4, check details
21
May
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Shares of denim manufacturer in focus as company’s net profit jumps 21% in Q4, check details

Mumbai: Shares of denim fabric manufacturer Vishal Fabrics are in focus as the company has announced quarterly results for the March quarter. The counter opened in green at Rs 21.60, up from the previous close of Rs 21.23, representing a gain of Rs 0.37 or 1.74 per cent. The scrip gained further to touch the high of 21.79. This is a gain of 2.63 per cent. However, the stock witnessed profit booking and fell to a low of 20.87. Last seen, the stock was trading at 21.20, down Rs 0.03 or 0.14 per cent. The market cap of the company…
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Gold, silver rates slip on MCX amid fall in spot demand | Check city-wise rates
21
May
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Gold, silver rates slip on MCX amid fall in spot demand | Check city-wise rates

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures continued to drop on Thursday, May 21, 2026, amid a fall in spot demand and a drop in crude oil prices from recent highs. The gold June 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a fall of Rs 106 or 0.06 per cent at Rs 1,59,900 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,60,006. It continued the downward trend, touching an intraday low of Rs 1,59,319, a fall of Rs 687 or 0.42 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,59,491, down Rs 515 or 0.32…
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PM-KISAN 23rd instalment: When can farmers expect the next Rs 2,000 tranche? All you need to know
21
May
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PM-KISAN 23rd instalment: When can farmers expect the next Rs 2,000 tranche? All you need to know

New Delhi: Millions of farmers across the country are now awaiting the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. The government annually provides Rs 6,000 to farmers as financial assistance under the PM-KISAN scheme. This amount is transferred directly to farmers' bank accounts in three equal instalments. Farmers are now eagerly awaiting the date of the next Rs 2,000 instalment. When will the 23rd instalment come? Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 22nd instalment of PM Kisan in Guwahati, Assam, on March 13, 2026. Based on past records, the next instalment of the scheme, the 23rd,…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex surges 414 points, Nifty above 23,800 amid firm global cues, BEL top gainer
21
May
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex surges 414 points, Nifty above 23,800 amid firm global cues, BEL top gainer

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started today's trading session on May 21, 2026, on a strong bullish note, supported by firm global cues, easing geopolitical anxiety, and improving risk sentiment across global equities. While the 30-share BSE Sensex surged 414.03 points or 0.54 per cent to start the session at 75,732.42, the Nifty added 171.05 points to open at 23,830.05. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 75,318.39 and the Nifty 50 at 23,659. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the green in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index gained 151.95…
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Jewar Airport connectivity to get a boost with DND-Faridabad-Sohna highway project – Details
20
May
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Jewar Airport connectivity to get a boost with DND-Faridabad-Sohna highway project – Details

New Delhi: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday inspected the DND-Faridabad-Sohna highway project. This highway, which originates from DND, the junction between Delhi and Noida, will connect Faridabad and Sohna (Gurugram). Part of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, the highway will also provide easy and quick access to the Noida International Airport in Jewar. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari was accompanied by Union Ministers of State Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and several other prominent leaders. Highway being developed under Bharatmala Pariyojana Gadkari said that the DND-Faridabad-Sohna access-controlled highway project is being developed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana. The…
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