Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys

Hindustan Zinc reported 13.84 per cent YoY profit growth in the second quarter of FY26

Hindustan Zinc Q2 results: Profit rises 13.8% YoY to Rs 2,649 crore; Revenue hits record Rs 8,282 crore

Hindustan Zinc posted record Q2 FY26 revenue and double-digit profit growth, supported by improved operational efficiency and strong margins in…

Updated: October 17, 2025 15:30 IST

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Big retailers see brisk sales, biz dull for small stores

Industry45 min ago

“From Mumbai to Ahmedabad and Delhi to Bengaluru, people are flocking to shopping centres and malls for their Diwali purchases. While smaller shop owners are facing disappointment with a drop in sales, larger retail players like Vijay Sales, Lifestyle, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq, and Shoppers Stop are seeing high footfalls due to festive offers, GST cuts, and easy financing.

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