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Business Upturn
14-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Top stocks in focus on July 14; DMart, Glenmark Pharma, VIP Industries, NCC, RITES, Ajmera Realty and more
By Aman Shukla Published on July 14, 2025, 08:39 IST Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 are expected to start lower on Monday, July 14, 2025, following mixed global cues. Here are some stocks likely to be in focus during the day's trade: NCC Ltd: The company has secured a ₹2,269 crore contract from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for the construction of Mumbai Metro Line 6. IRB Infrastructure: The company reported a 5% rise in toll collections for June and an 8% increase in toll revenue for Q1 year-on-year. HFCL: The board has approved a ₹125.55 crore investment to expand its IBR cable manufacturing capacity. Wockhardt: The company has exited its loss-making US generics business, reporting a loss of $8 million for FY25 from the segment. Global Health: The Delhi High Court has not stayed the construction of Global Health's hospital project, following a petition filed against it. Ajmera Realty: The company's Q1 sales value fell, but collections rose 42% compared to the same period last year. Gland Pharma: The company received a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance certificate from the Danish Medicines Agency. Indegene: The company has launched 'NEXT,' a medical writing automation platform. RITES Ltd: RITES has received an order worth ₹46 crore for a construction project in Karnataka. Castrol India: A tribunal has ruled in favour of the company in a tax dispute case in Maharashtra. BEML: The board is scheduled to meet on July 21 to consider a stock split proposal. Divi's Laboratories: MSN Laboratories has won a patent litigation related to Novartis' cardiac drug, Entresto, which may have implications for Divi's. Avenue Supermarts (DMart): The company's earnings missed market estimates, with margins declining nearly 100 basis points year-on-year. Glenmark Pharma: The company received a warning letter from the USFDA regarding its manufacturing facility in Indore. VIP Industries: VIP has confirmed a news report that a consortium led by Multiples PE is looking to acquire up to 58% stake in the company at ₹388 per share. Kolte Patil Developers: Q1 sales value fell by 13.3% and collections were down 10.1% year-on-year. Allcargo Terminals: The company reported a 4.5% month-on-month decline in CFS volumes for June, totalling 48.7 TEUs. Sula Vineyards: The company's Q1 revenue dropped 8%, while sales of its own brands fell 11% year-on-year. Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Stock market investments are subject to market risks. Always conduct your own research or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Author or Business Upturn is not liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Ajmera RealtyDMartGlenmark PharmaNCCRITESVIP Industries Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Health Line
11-07-2025
- Health
- Health Line
What Are the Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?
Key takeaways Type 2 diabetes can cause increased thirst and frequent urination. The kidneys can't process excess glucose, so the body tries to replace lost fluids. The condition may lead to nerve damage, especially in the hands and feet, causing tingling, numbness, and pain due to an insufficient oxygen and nutrient supply to the nerves. Difficulties with sexual health, such as decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction in males, and more frequent and severe urinary and vaginal infections, can occur. Learning to identify early and ongoing symptoms of type 2 diabetes can help you prevent complications. The following symptoms may vary in intensity and presentation from person to person. They may also develop slowly over many years and may be so mild that some people might not notice them at first. Frequent urination Polyuria, or excessive urination, is one of the 3 P's of diabetes. Your kidneys eventually can't keep up with the extra glucose in your bloodstream. Some of the glucose ends up in your urine, drawing in more water, resulting in an increased need to urinate very often. Adults typically produce 1 to 2 liters of urine per day (a liter is about a quart). Polyuria is defined as producing more than 3 liters of urine per day. Extreme thirst Excessive thirst, or polydipsia, is often a result of frequent urination. Your body urges you to replace lost fluids by making you feel thirsty more often. Diabetes-related thirst is uncharacteristic and persistent and not related to temperature or level of activity. You also feel thirsty even after drinking fluids. Increased hunger Excessive hunger is called polyphagia. If you have type 2 diabetes, your body has a hard time turning glucose into energy. This signals to your brain that you need more fuel, which makes you feel hungry. Eating may introduce even more sugar to your bloodstream, which can't be processed. That is why eating when you have diabetes does not necessarily alleviate the hunger. Tingling, numbness, and pain in the hands and feet High glucose can damage the blood vessels that supply nutrients to your nerves. When your nerves don't receive enough oxygen and nutrients, they cannot function properly. This leads to diabetic neuropathy, which is a painful complication of diabetes, most common in your extremities. Blurry vision Diabetes increases the chance of developing several eye conditions, including: diabetic retinopathy cataracts open-angle glaucoma Damaged blood vessels in the eye often lead to blurry vision and other problems if not managed in time. Fatigue Fatigue can refer to mental or physical tiredness, or both, that doesn't improve with rest. Many causes of fatigue exist, and diabetes may be one of them. You may feel drained or not able to focus. You could also notice that usual activities now take more effort or tire you quicker than before. Slow-healing wounds If you have type 2 diabetes, regular cuts and scratches may take longer to heal. Wounds like skin ulcers may develop on your feet and can be easy to overlook, leading to complications. Slow-healing diabetic foot ulcers occur due to poor blood supply and damage to the nerves responsible for blood flow to the feet. A 2020 study showed that in people with diabetes, foot ulcers don't mobilize the immune cells needed for proper cell repair and inflammation relief, leading to slowed healing. Unexplained weight loss Insulin resistance causes glucose to build up in the bloodstream instead of being turned into energy. This can cause your body to use other energy sources, like muscle or fat tissue. Your weight might naturally fluctuate a little. But an unexplained loss of at least 5% of your body weight is generally a sign that you may need to talk with a healthcare professional. Frequent infections In addition to nerve damage and a weakened immune system, diabetes also challenges blood circulation, which increases the chance of developing infections. High levels of glucose in the blood and tissues may allow infections to spread faster. People with diabetes commonly develop infections of the: ear, nose, and throat kidney bladder feet Changes in the skin Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that can be a symptom of diabetes. It appears as dark bands of skin that may have a velvety texture. In dark skin tones, it may look like discolored patches or areas of the skin that look different. This symptom of diabetes is most common in body folds such as armpits, neck, and groin, but may occur anywhere in the body. Diabetes may develop over a long time. Find out more about pre-diabetes, including symptoms, causes, and diabetes prevention. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes in men While the symptoms above can develop in anyone with type 2 diabetes, the following symptoms are specific to men, or individuals who are assigned male at birth: Men with diabetes may have lower levels of testosterone, which is linked to a decreased sex drive. A review of research published in 2017 found that more than half of men with diabetes are affected by ED. Some men may experience retrograde ejaculation as a symptom of diabetes, according to research. The lower testosterone levels observed in men with diabetes may also contribute to reduced muscle mass. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes in women Type 2 diabetes also may present with symptoms specific to women: Urinary tract infections may be more common and severe in those with type 2 diabetes compared to women without the condition. Elevated glucose levels allow yeast organisms to grow more easily, leading to a higher chance of vaginal infections. Type 2 diabetes does not specifically make it more difficult to conceive, but polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can. Developing PCOS has been linked to insulin resistance, and PCOS has been shown to increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Takeaway Symptoms of diabetes can be subtle and develop over a long time. These may include feeling more thirsty and hungry than usual, experiencing prolonged fatigue, having wounds that take long to heal, losing weight without a clear reason, and developing vision changes.
The Star
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
‘Our net zero goals founded in law'
A new alignment: Anwar (second row, third from right) with world leaders on the final day of the BRICS Leaders' Summit. — Bernama RIO DE JANEIRO: Malaysia's commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions is grounded in law and public policies, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the roadmap towards low-carbon transition and net zero emissions is both credible and just. 'We have pledged a 45% reduction in emissions intensity by 2030 and aim for net zero by 2050. 'These targets are grounded in law and embedded across public policy,' he said during Malaysia's intervention at the Environment, COP30 and Global Health session during the BRICS Leaders' Summit here on Monday. Anwar said Malaysia's approach, anchored in the National Energy Transition Roadmap, was supported by efforts to introduce a carbon pricing mechanism and regulatory reforms across key sectors. 'We are also assessing the role of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) in decarbonising industry, with policy frameworks currently under development,' he said. Anwar acknowledged that such a transition required more than policy and must be backed by appropriate financing. 'At present, international climate finance stands at roughly US$300bil per year (RM1.271 trillion). 'This is far short of the estimated US$3 trillion (RM12.7 trillion) required by developing countries alone to meet mitigation and adaptation needs by 2030,' he added. As such, he said this was the reason Malaysia supported the BRICS Leaders' Framework Declaration on Climate Finance. 'But declarations, on their own, do not build power grids, protect coastlines or create jobs. 'Delivery requires properly capitalised instruments, fairer access to concessional finance, and better alignment between multilateral lenders and regional blocs,' he said. On tackling diseases, the Prime Minister said Malaysia welcomed the launch of the BRICS Partnership for the Elimination of Socially Determined Diseases. 'It reflects a clear understanding that disease cannot be meaningfully addressed without tackling the conditions that entrench it,' he added. Anwar said the hard truth is that life expectancy remains shaped not by biology but by income. 'The fact that a child's chance of surviving past the age of five is still largely determined by GDP per capita represents a failure for us all,' he said. Anwar said this occurs when governments are forced to divert limited resources from clinics and clean water to service historical debt. Consequently, he said financial systems that were originally intended to support development have instead become barriers to achieving it. 'Malaysia believes that vaccine access, strong public health systems and the regulation of global medical supply chains are not peripheral matters. 'They are central to both national stability and international security,' he added. As such, Anwar said Malaysia supports deeper collaboration between BRICS and Asean aimed at strengthening surveillance and accelerating knowledge transfer to build resilience across borders. In its role as Asean Chair, Anwar said Malaysia is working to strengthen regional coherence on climate action. 'We are focused on improving access to green finance, harmonising standards and positioning South-East Asia as a centre for clean energy innovation and sustainable investment,' he said. He noted that the COP30 conference, to be held in Belem, Brazil, from Nov 10 to 21, must mark a shift from aspiration to execution because climate justice is ultimately about allocation of capital, of risk and of responsibility. 'Malaysia sees health, climate and finance as inseparable. A degraded environment weakens health systems. An underfunded health system undermines resilience,' he said. Anwar added that both would suffer if sovereign debt restricts national policy space. 'The task ahead is not to rehearse familiar arguments. It is to act precisely, collectively and at scale,' he added.
Associated Press
08-07-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Swiss medicines authority issues first approval for antimalarial drug for treatment of infants
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland's medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants, touted as a breakthrough against a disease that takes hundreds of thousands of lives — nearly all in Africa — each year. Swissmedic gave a green light Tuesday for use of the medicine from Basel-based pharmaceutical company Novartis for treatment of babies with body weights between 2 and 5 kilograms (nearly 4½ to 11 pounds), which could pave the way for hard-hit African nations to follow suit in coming months. The agency said that the decision is 'significant' in part because it's only the third time it has approved a treatment under a fast-track authorization process, in coordination with the World Health Organization, to help developing countries access needed treatment. The infant-designed version of the medicine has already been approved for other age groups, including older children. Dr. Quique Bassat, a malaria expert not affiliated with the Swiss review, said that the disease typically becomes frequent in most-affected areas after children reach 3 to 6 months of age, and the burden of malaria in very young children is 'relatively low' compared to older kids. But access to such medicines is important to all, he said. 'There is no doubt that any child of whichever age — and particularly very, very young ones or very light-weighted ones — require a treatment,' said Bassat, the director- general of the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, known as ISGlobal. Up to now, antimalarial drugs designed for older children have been administered to small infants in careful ways to avoid overdose or toxicity, in what Bassat called a 'suboptimal solution' that the newly designed medicine could help rectify. 'This is a drug which we know is safe, we know works well, and therefore it will just be available as a new version for a specific age group,' he said. Ruairidh Villar, a Novartis spokesperson, said that eight African countries took part in the assessment and are expected to approve the medicine within 90 days. The company said that it's planning on a rollout on a 'largely not-for-profit basis' in countries where malaria is endemic. The mosquito-borne illness is the deadliest disease in Africa , whose 1.5 billion people accounted for 95% of an estimated 597,000 malaria deaths worldwide in 2023, according to WHO. More than three-quarters of those deaths were among children.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India highlights 4000% solar growth, backs climate finance push at BRICS environment meet
New Delhi: India has recorded a 4000 per cent increase in its installed solar energy capacity over the past decade and is on track to meet its Net Zero target by 2070, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday while addressing the BRICS Leaders' Session on Environment, COP-30, and Global Health, hosted under Brazil's chairmanship. Modi said India was the first country to achieve its Paris Agreement commitments ahead of schedule, and that climate change and environmental protection remained top priorities. 'In our culture, the Earth is respected as a mother. That's why, when Mother Earth needs us, we always respond. We are transforming our mindset, our behaviour, and our lifestyle,' he said. The Prime Minister noted that India had launched several key initiatives aligned with climate goals, including Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', the International Solar Alliance, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, the Green Hydrogen Mission, the Global Biofuels Alliance, and the Big Cats Alliance. Referring to the upcoming COP-30 being hosted by Brazil later this year, Modi said the discussion on environment within the BRICS forum was relevant and timely. He said India had taken steps to bridge the gap between the Global North and South during its G20 presidency and that the country had achieved consensus among member nations on the Green Development Pact . 'To encourage environment-friendly actions, we also launched the Green Credits Initiative,' Modi said. 'Despite being the world's fastest-growing major economy, India is the first country to achieve its Paris commitments ahead of schedule,' he added. On climate justice , the Prime Minister said, 'For India, climate justice is not just a choice, it is a moral obligation. India firmly believes that without technology transfer and affordable financing for countries in need, climate action will remain confined to climate talk.' He said developed countries had a special responsibility to help bridge the gap between climate ambition and financing. 'We take along all nations, especially those facing food, fuel, fertilizer, and financial crises due to various global challenges,' he said. He said sustainable and inclusive development of humanity could not be achieved as long as double standards persisted in the global framework. Modi extended support to the 'Framework Declaration on Climate Finance ' being released at the BRICS session, calling it a 'commendable step'. The Prime Minister also linked the environment discussion to global health challenges. 'The health of the planet and the health of humanity are deeply intertwined,' he said, adding that the COVID-19 pandemic had shown that viruses do not require visas and solutions cannot be based on passports. 'Shared challenges can only be addressed through collective efforts. Guided by the mantra of 'One Earth, One Health,' India has expanded cooperation with all countries,' Modi said. He said India had established the world's largest health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat , which now covers over 500 million people. 'An ecosystem for traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, and Siddha has been established,' he said. He also mentioned that Digital Health initiatives were helping expand access to healthcare in the remotest parts of the country and that India would be happy to share its experiences in these areas. The Prime Minister welcomed BRICS's emphasis on health sector cooperation and said the BRICS Vaccine R&D Centre launched in 2022 was a significant step. 'The Leader's Statement on 'BRICS Partnership for Elimination of Socially Determined Diseases' being issued today shall serve as new inspiration for strengthening our collaboration,' he said. Modi said India would assume the BRICS chairmanship next year and would focus on strengthening cooperation under the theme of 'Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability.' 'Just as we brought inclusivity to our G-20 Presidency and placed the concerns of the Global South at the forefront of the agenda, similarly, during our Presidency of BRICS, we will advance this forum with a people-centric approach and the spirit of 'Humanity First,'' he said. The Prime Minister concluded by congratulating Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for the successful conduct of the summit.
