Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) reported a 47.2% year-on-year decline in Q1 FY27 net profit to ₹41.5 crore, despite a 35.3% rise in revenue to ₹1,179.5 crore. EBITDA grew 16%, though margins narrowed. The company attributed revenue growth to hospital expansion, higher patient volumes and increased bed capacity across its network.

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.35 (+2.39%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +7.90 (+1.71%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Monday, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posti...

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed down -12.60 (-3.79%) on Monday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +4 (+0.11%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Monday. Arabica coffee closed sharply lower as drier conditions in Brazil’s coff...

Rubicon Research convenes its 27th AGM on August 26, 2026, seeking approval for a ₹1.50 dividend, ESOP 2026, and KIA Health Tech merger. Tax document submission deadline is August 10, 2026.

Sebi has exempted six Muthoot family trusts from an open offer requirement. This exemption pertains to the indirect acquisition of shares in Muthoot Microfin. The restructuring involves multiple share transfers among family trusts and spouses. Muthoot Fincorp's board approved an IPO, necessitating transaction structure changes. The exemption is valid for one year and subject to reporting conditions.

Shareholders of Central Bank of India approved a special resolution to raise up to ₹7,000 crore through QIP, FPO, or rights issues at its 19th AGM held on July 31, 2026. The resolution secured 99.26% assent. Other key outcomes included the adoption of audited financial statements for FY25-26, confirmation of a ₹1.20 per share interim dividend, and the appointment of Kalyan Kumar as MD & CEO and E. Ratan Kumar as Executive Director. Rajesh Ranjan was elected as Shareholder Director.

Persistent Systems Limited shareholders approved the acquisition of Nagarro SE via its subsidiary Galaxy Germany Holding SE at its 36th AGM on August 3, 2026. The meeting also saw the reappointment of four independent directors, including Avani Davda and Arvind Goel, and the adoption of FY26 financials with a ₹40 per share dividend. Corporate guarantees and security creations for the acquisition were also ratified.

The Government of India will sell up to 6.50% of Lic of India's equity via OFS on August 4-5, 2026. The base offer is 31.62 crore shares with a floor price of ₹382. An oversubscription option of 50.59 crore shares and an employee offer of 5 lakh shares are included. Allocation prioritizes price, with specific reservations for mutual funds, insurance companies, and retail investors.