Northern Arc Capital reported a sharp jump in Q4 performance, with net profit rising nearly threefold to Rs 139 crore. In the same quarter last year, profit was Rs 47 crore. The company also said total income increased to Rs 735 crore in January to March 2025-26, up from Rs 593 crore a year earlier, according to a regulatory filing.
A new analysis suggests that quitting tobacco could improve the economic prospects of more than 20.5 million households across India. The biggest benefits are expected among the most disadvantaged, especially in rural areas, where health and spending shifts can translate into faster income growth. Middle-income families may also see meaningful gains as costs fall and productivity rises.
Your news, in seconds
Get the Beige app — every story in 60 words, updated hourly. Free on iOS & Android.
Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.
