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Nine of the Top Ten Most Valuable Firms Gain ₹1 Lakh Crore in Market Capitalization This Week

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This week, the Indian stock market experienced notable growth, with nine out of the ten most valuable companies adding a total of ₹1,00,850.96 crore to their market capitalisation. This surge coincided with the Sensex gaining 737.98 points, or 0.90%, reflecting a general optimism in equities.

Among the leading gainers, HDFC Bank saw a significant rise in its market valuation, increasing by ₹26,668.23 crore, bringing its total market cap to ₹15,15,853.85 crore.

Likewise, Bajaj Finance delivered impressive results, with a gain of ₹12,322.96 crore, elevating its market cap to ₹5,82,469.45 crore. ICICI Bank’s valuation also rose by ₹9,790.87 crore, reaching ₹10,41,053.07 crore, while Hindustan Unilever added ₹9,280.89 crore to reach a market cap of ₹5,61,282.11 crore.

Bharti Airtel’s market valuation increased by ₹7,127.63 crore, bringing its total to ₹10,65,894.55 crore. Meanwhile, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) gained ₹3,953.12 crore, pushing its valuation to ₹6,07,073.28 crore.

Infosys recorded a modest increase of ₹519.27 crore, raising its market cap to ₹6,49,739.73 crore, while State Bank of India (SBI) edged up by ₹401.61 crore for a total market cap of ₹7,25,437.74 crore.

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Notably, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was the sole company among the top ten to experience a decline, with its market value dropping by ₹28,510.53 crore to settle at ₹12,24,975.89 crore.

Despite TCS’s downturn, overall market sentiment remained positive, showcasing investor confidence across various sectors.

At the end of the week, the top five companies ranked by market capitalisation were HDFC Bank, TCS, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, and SBI. Market analysts attribute this positive momentum to expectations of consistent economic growth and enhanced investor sentiment, particularly ahead of important economic data and global trends.

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Good News for Milk Producers in Chikkaballapur – 50 Paise Increase per Litre

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Chikkaballapur: The Chikkaballapur Milk Union (Chimul) has announced good news for milk producers in Chikkaballapur district. The union has decided to increase the milk procurement price by 50 paise per litre, which will benefit dairy farmers in the district.

Earlier, on January 1, Chimul had increased the price by Rs.1 per litre as a New Year benefit to farmers. Now, the union has announced an additional 50 paise increase.

With this latest revision, dairy farmers will receive Rs.36.40 per litre for milk. The 50 paise increase will remain in effect until the end of May.

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Chimul President Manjunath Reddy told Public TV that the union will review its profits and may continue the price increase in the future based on financial performance.

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The decision is expected to provide some relief and encouragement to dairy farmers in Chikkaballapur district.

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Key Rules for Transferring Inherited Property

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Business : After the death of parents, legal heirs are eligible to inherit their property. However, certain procedures must be followed before the transfer is completed in India.

Heirs must file the deceased person’s income tax return for the year of death and pay any pending taxes. There is no estate tax on inherited property in India, but any income earned from it, such as rent or interest, is taxable.

If the property is sold, capital gains tax will apply based on the difference between the original purchase price and the selling price. Clearing any outstanding loans linked to the property is also mandatory.

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Important documents such as the will, succession certificate, death certificate, and property valuation report should be kept ready to ensure a smooth transfer process.

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Does Bank Open Or close on February 14 in India?

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New Delhi: Banks across India will remain closed on February 14 as it falls on the second Saturday of the month. The holiday is part of the official schedule released by the Reserve Bank of India, which requires banks to shut on the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays.

Customers are advised to finish important financial tasks early to avoid last-minute trouble. Every year, the RBI publishes a holiday calendar that lists national holidays, regional festivals, and other scheduled closures.

In February, banks in some states will also close for regional occasions such as the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Statehood Day in Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.

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Even though bank branches will remain closed, digital services like ATMs, internet banking, and UPI will continue to work normally.

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