India’s hot summer creates winners in its pricey stock market

Predictions of scorching heat across India are giving fresh fodder to traders as they hunt for stocks that can outperform in an overvalued market. Shares of air cooler makers and power generators rallied this week after the nation’s weather agency warned of hotter-than-usual temperature through the end of June. The sectoral advance comes amid concerns … Read more

TVS Motor inducts two new independent directors

Mumbai: Two- and three-wheeler maker TVS Motor Co has appointed two new independent directors, subject to approval of shareholders. The two new board members are Chennai-based Sanmar Group’s chairman Vijay Sankar, and Shailesh Haribhakti of Shailesh Haribhakti & Associates, the company said in a press release. Meanwhile, Kuok Meng Xiong will step down as independent … Read more