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Indian Oil Corporation Board Meeting to Consider Second Interim Dividend The Indian Oil Corporation's Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on March 6, 2026, to consider declaring a second interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26. This update was shared through a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges. If approved, this move could provide another cash reward to shareholders before the end of the financial year, strengthening the company's reputation as a consistent dividend-paying PSU stock. Earlier in the current financial year, Indian Oil Corporation had already announced an interim dividend of ₹5 per equity share in December 2025. The dividend was paid to eligible shareholders whose names appeared in the company's records on the declared record date. This payout came as the company benefited from improving operational performance and stable energy demand. If the board approves another dividend today, it will become the second interim dividend for FY2025-26, increasing the overall dividend payout to investors this year. The possible dividend decision comes at a time when Indian Oil Corporati...#Indian_Oil_Corporation #Board_Meeting #Second_Interim_Dividend #Financial_Year_202526 #Shareholders #PSU_stock #Dividend_payout #Operational_performance #Energy_demand #Refining_margins #Petroleum_products #Cash_position #Market_attention #Institutional_portfolios #Retail_investors #Shortterm_trading_interest #Insider_trading_regulations #Record_date #Dividend_payment_timeline #Petrochemicals #Biofuels #Green_hydrogen #Renewable_energy #Indias_energy_transition

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd Announces Second Interim Dividend for FY26 The board of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd approved a second interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26 at its meeting held on March 6. The company declared a 20% interim dividend, equivalent to ₹2 per equity share of face value ₹10 each, for FY26. This payout will be made to eligible shareholders on or before April 5, 2026. The record date to determine which shareholders are eligible to receive the interim dividend has been fixed as Thursday, March 12, 2026. Only investors who hold shares of the company on this specific date are entitled to receive the dividend payout. Investors who buy the stock after the ex-dividend date will not be eligible for the announced dividend. Indian Oil is India's largest oil refining and fuel marketing company, classified as a Maharatna public sector enterprise. The PSU stock ended 1.9% lower at ₹168.25 on BSE. A dividend is a portion of a company's profits distributed to its shareholders as a reward for holding the company's shares. It can be paid annually, semi-annually, or as interim dividends during the financial year, as in the case of Indian Oil's latest announcement. The company has also issued a communication to its shareholders detailing the tax deduction at source (TDS) provisions applicable to its second interim dividend for FY26.#BSE #Indian_Oil_Corporation_Ltd #FY26 #March_6 #April_5_2026 #Thursday_March_12_2026 #Maharatna

Indian Oil Payment Notice Indian Oil has announced that it will make payment for the second interim dividend to eligible shareholders on or before April 5, 2026. Market Capitalization As of March 6, 2026, Indian Oil Corporation's total market capitalization stands at ₹2.41 lakh crore according to data from the NSE. Stock Performance The stock was trading 0.57% lower at ₹170.57 per equity share at around 1:53 PM and 0.58% lower at ₹170.54 per equity share at around 2:38 PM. The scrip has lost 9% in the past week and nearly 3% over the month, but has gained 3% on a year-to-date basis. 52-Week High/Low The stock hit a 52-week high of ₹188.96 on February 27, 2026, and touched a year's low of ₹117.75 per unit on March 5, 2025. Financial Performance Indian Oil reported a more than multifold surge in its standalone net profit to ₹12,125.86 crore in the December quarter of FY26, as gains in refining and marketing margins offset weakness in the petrochemicals segment. In the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year, it had logged a profit of ₹2,873.53 crore. Revenue Its revenue from operations rose to ₹2.31 lakh crore, reflecting a 6.94% YoY jump from ₹2.16 lakh crore in Q3 of FY25. Fuel Sales The company's fuel sales rose to 26.015 million tonnes in Q3 from 24.78 million tonnes in the previous year.#market_capitalization #NSE #Indian_Oil #stock_performance #52_week_high_low #financial_performance #revenue #fuel_sales

Nvidia's Jensen Huang: 'I think the opportunity to invest $100 billion in OpenAI is probably not in the cards' It will be investing $30 billion, though. Pocket change for Nvidia, surely. #billion #Jensen_Huang #Huang #Jensen #Nvidia_Jensen #invest

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Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups Delayed Release Rocking star Yash's film Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas, was initially set to release on March 19, but has been pushed back to June 4. The film stars Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, and Tara Sutaria. A leaked plot summary suggests that Yash will be seen in a double role, with his character Raya forced into a "sham marriage" with Nadia, played by Kiara Advani. According to the rumoured synopsis, Raya, a ruthless femboy mobster, is forced into a sham marriage with Nadia, a rival lesbian heir. The union leads to Raya weaponizing the relationship, unleashing a violent and stylish tyranny to crush coastal cartels and seize control. The authenticity of this plot summary remains unclear, but it has garnered attention on social media platforms like Reddit. Some users believe that this is an actual plot point in the film, while others think it's a fan edit created out of spite during the D2 vs Toxic clash fan wars. Yash recently shared a post explaining the reason behind the release delay, stating that the uncertainty in the Middle East has impacted their goal to reach and connect with the widest possible audience. The film will now be released on June 4, 2026, in English and Indian languages.#Yash #Middle_East #Geetu_Mohandas #Tara_Sutaria #Kiara_Advani #Nayanthara #Huma_Qureshi

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups Release Postponed Due to Ongoing US-Iran War Yash fans will have to wait longer to watch Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups as the makers have decided to postpone the film due to the ongoing US-Iran war. The announcement comes with a new release date set for June 4. According to a statement from the team, "Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups is a film we conceptualized with the vision to create cinema for a global audience. Filmed in Kannada and English, it is built with the conviction to connect with viewers both at home and across the world." The decision was made to reschedule the release "in the interest of our partners and our audience." The film's synopsis has been subject to speculation after a Reddit user shared a screengrab from Letterboxd. The original synopsis read, "In the lawless heat of old-world Goa, Raya, a ruthless femboy mobster, is forced into a sham marriage with Nadia, a rival lesbian heir. Raya weaponizes the union, unleashing a violent, stylish tyranny to crush the coastal cartels and seize absolute control." However, after fact-checking, it was found that Letterboxd has since updated its synopsis to read, "Set in a bygone era, this gripping tale unfolds in the coastal paradise of Goa, where a powerful drug cartel pulls the strings behind a facade of sun-soaked beaches and vibrant culture." The film's director is Geetu Mohandas, and it features Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria in pivotal roles.#Goa #Reddit #Geetu_Mohandas #Tara_Sutaria #Kiara_Advani #Nayanthara #USIran_War #Toxic_A_Fairy_Tale_for_GrownUps #Yash_fans #Kannada #English #Huma_Qureshi #Rukmini_Vasanth #Letterboxd

Entertainment News at Forefront The TOI Entertainment Desk is a team of journalists dedicated to bringing readers of The Times of India the latest updates from the world of entertainment. The team covers all aspects of the industry, including Bollywood, Hollywood, and other popular entertainment hotspots globally. The desk's focus extends beyond reporting news; it delves into stories of stardom and those yet untold. Whether covering a new talent's rise to fame or an experienced professional's journey, the TOI Entertainment Desk provides readers with front-row access to the narratives shaping the entertainment landscape. In addition to breaking news, the desk celebrates culture by exploring the connections between entertainment, society, politics, and everyday life.#Bollywood #TOI_Entertainment_Desk #The_Times_of_India #Hollywood

PSSSB Steno Typist Syllabus 2026 Released: Exam Pattern and Subjects Explained The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has released the PSSSB Steno Typist Syllabus 2026, outlining the subjects included in both preliminary and main examinations. The Prelims stage includes a Punjabi Language paper, which is qualifying in nature and tests vocabulary, sentence structure, and basic knowledge of Punjabi culture and history. The Mains examination covers multiple subjects to assess overall aptitude and awareness, including General Awareness, Mental Ability, Numerical Skills, Information Technology (ICT), and Punjab History & Culture. The exam pattern consists of 50 questions for the Prelims stage, which must be completed within one hour with no negative marking, and 100 multiple-choice questions for the Mains stage, which has a two-hour time limit and negative marking. The Viva-Voce stage involves document verification, where candidates who qualify the written exam and shorthand skill test are called to verify their age, educational qualifications, category certificates, and other required documents. The Computer Test checks Punjabi shorthand and typing skills, requiring strong practice in transcription with an error limit of maximum 8% mistakes allowed to qualify. The PSSSB Steno Typist Prelims Syllabus 2026 is designed to test the candidate's basic knowledge of the Punjabi language, which is qualifying in nature. Candidates must secure at least 50% marks in this paper for their Mains answer sheet (Part B) to be evaluated. The syllabus generally follows the 10th-standard level of the Punjab School Education Board. The PSSSB Steno Typist Mains Syllabus 2026 includes subjects that decide the final merit for the skill test stage, checking awareness, reasoning ability, numerical skills, and basic computer knowledge required...#Punjab_Subordinate_Services_Selection_Board #PSSSB #Punjab_School_Education_Board