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MARKETS

Markets: Indian stock markets closed higher today, with the Nifty 50 rising 88.55 points (0.36%) to 24,666.9 and the Sensex gaining 182 points, driven by strong performances in metal and IT stocks and aided by lower-than-expected inflation data from both India and the US.

TOP STORIES

Royal Enfield Hits the Million Mark

What Happened

In Q4 FY25, the iconic bike maker Royal Enfield sold 2.8 lakh motorcycles, marking a 23.2% jump from last year. For the first time ever, it crossed the 1 million mark in annual sales, delivering 1,002,893 units

Domestic sales rose 8.1% while exports zoomed ahead by 29.7%, with over 1 lakh bikes shipped overseas.

Why It Matters

This isn’t just about more bikes on the road, it's a signal that India’s mid-size premium bike segment is booming. The launch of six new models, including the Guerrilla 450 and Bear 650, gave enthusiasts plenty to choose from.

Even their electric dreams are kicking off, with an EV brand, Flying Flea, lined up for 2026.

Zoom Out

Parent company Eicher Motors also had a ride worth bragging about — Q4 profit shot up 27% to ₹1,362 crore, beating estimates. Revenue hit a record ₹5,241 crore, while EBITDA cruised at ₹1,258 crore, up 11.4% YoY.

TOP STORIES

Domino’s India Operator Feels the Heat

What Happened

Jubilant FoodWorks, the company behind Domino’s in India, reported a not-so-delicious profit of ₹49.33 crore in Q4, down by 76.31% from ₹208.25 crore last year. But wait, it beat expectations, which were as low as ₹32 crore (so yay?). 

• On the revenue front, things looked saucy with a 33.6% jump to ₹2,103.18 crore.

• EBITDA stood at ₹305.4 crore, above the estimated ₹277 crore. 

• And while profits melted like extra cheese on a hot pizza, the board still recommended a ₹1.2 per share dividend.  

Why It Matters

The Q4 dip isn’t a total disaster. For the full year, Jubilant clocked revenue of ₹8,141.7 crore (a 44% rise).

Their global footprint’s expanding too, with 325 new stores added in FY25, taking the total count to a jaw-dropping 3,316. India alone saw 2,304 stores, with Domino’s delivery sales up 21.9%. 

The international slice is growing too, especially in Sri Lanka (up 71.7%) and Bangladesh (up 28.2%). Clearly, the oven’s still hot even if the crust cracked a bit this quarter.

Zoom Out

Sure, the Q4 profit took a hit, but Jubilant’s growth game is strong—new stores, new customers, and steady tech upgrades. The profit drop? Just a little kitchen smoke, not a fire. Plus, with a dividend served on top, shareholders still have something to chew on.

TOP STORIES

India’s Chip Levels Up

What Happened

India has taken a giant leap in the tech game. The government has cleared a major project where HCL and Foxconn will join hands to build a ₹3,700 crore semiconductor factory near Jewar airport in Uttar Pradesh. 

This plant will roll out 36 million display chips every month—those tiny brains that power your phone, laptop, car screen, and more. It’ll also process 20,000 wafers monthly.

The move is part of the larger India Semiconductor Mission, aiming to make India a self-reliant chip-making hub. 

Why It Matters:

Chips may be small, but they power almost everything we use. India usually imports them, but global supply issues have shown why local production is crucial. 

This is India’s sixth approved semiconductor plant, showing we’re getting serious about tech independence. 

Also, fun fact: Foxconn tried to make chips in India earlier with Vedanta, but that plan fizzled out. This time, with HCL as the new partner, hopes are higher. Jewar is a smart location, near a soon-to-open international airport, which means faster shipping.

Conclusion:

India is slowly but surely stepping into the big league of chip-making. The HCL-Foxconn deal isn’t just about making chips but of building tech strength, creating jobs, and reducing our import bills.

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PAISON KA KHEL

Raymond Shares Fell 66%, But Don’t Freak Out!

Raymond’s stock took a 66% nosedive on Wednesday, dropping from ₹1,564 to ₹523. Sounds scary, right? But chill—it’s not a crash, just a technical thing.

The drop happened because Raymond separated its real estate arm, Raymond Realty. As of May 14, for every Raymond share you own, you’ll get one Raymond Realty share.

So, no money was lost, and your investment just got split into two parts. 

India’s Coal Imports Take a Dip 

India is slashing its coal imports, and the savings are impressive. From April 2024 to February 2025, coal imports fell by 9.2%, saving a whopping $6.93 billion (₹53,137 crore).  

The biggest drop came in the Non-Regulated Sector, where imports fell by 15.3%. Meanwhile, thermal power plants cut back on blending coal by almost 39%. Domestic coal production also got a boost, increasing by 5.45%.  

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GLOBAL NAZARA

Samsung Cools Down with $1.7 Billion Acquisition

Samsung is heating things up with its biggest deal in eight years! The tech giant has agreed to buy German cooling system maker FlaktGroup for €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion). Why? To stay cool in the race for AI-powered data centre solutions.

This acquisition will help Samsung meet the growing demand for top-notch cooling tech, which is vital for AI projects.  

11,000 Jobs on the Chopping Block

Nissan is tightening its seatbelts again. The Japanese carmaker plans to cut 11,000 more jobs and shut seven factories globally as it grapples with falling sales, especially in China and the US. 

This move adds to the 9,000 job cuts already announced last November. In total, Nissan is trimming 20,000 jobs, or 15% of its workforce. Manufacturing will bear the brunt, with two-thirds of the cuts coming from the factory floor.

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