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🇮🇳27d ago
PFC shares tumble 5% to 4-month low despite analyst Buy call
Power Finance Corporation shares declined over 5% following Q1 FY27 results that showed modest 2% year-on-year profit growth to Rs 7,012 crore, weighed by slower loan expansion and margin compression. Motilal Oswal maintained its Buy recommendation but reduced its target price to Rs 500, signaling cautious optimism on the stock's medium-term prospects despite near-term headwinds.
🇮🇳28d ago
Indian Equities Close Lower; Focus Shifts to Q1 Earnings
Indian markets closed lower on Friday amid mixed global signals and rising crude oil prices, though analysts maintained a bullish stance on the Nifty above 24,350. Key earnings highlights included Titan's strong Q1 profit, SBI's earnings beat, Ola Electric's narrowing losses, and Hindalco's record profits.
🇮🇳28d ago
Bad Loan Purchases by Indian ARCs Surge 56% in Q1
Asset reconstruction companies in India purchased 26,304 crore rupees of bad loans in Q1, representing a 56% year-over-year increase. The rise reflects banks' accelerated efforts to resolve legacy stressed assets as the banking system's non-performing asset ratio continues to decline.
🇮🇳28d ago
Wall Street Grapples With 'Trumpflation' Threat to Equity Valuations
Market participants are growing concerned about 'Trumpflation'—a combination of policy-driven inflation pressures and AI-related pricing dynamics—as sticky core PCE inflation at 3.3% and rising Treasury yields suggest the Federal Reserve may maintain higher interest rates for longer. These conditions pose a significant risk to equities, which have benefited from lower rate expectations, potentially undermining the recent market rally.
🇮🇳28d ago
World Bank's IFC, HDFC AMC back Molbio Diagnostics IPO anchor round
Molbio Diagnostics, a Goa-based unicorn, secured Rs 281 crore from anchor investors including the World Bank Group's IFC and HDFC Mutual Fund ahead of its Rs 940 crore initial public offering scheduled for August 10. The diagnostics firm also attracted Rs 160 crore in secondary transactions, with major brokerages issuing Subscribe ratings for the issue.
🇮🇳28d ago
Jindal Saw Among Recommended Buys for Monday Trading
Jindal Saw has been included among stock recommendations for Monday trading in the Indian market. The recommendation comes as domestic earnings have largely met or beaten expectations, providing support for sector-specific optimism.
🇮🇳28d ago
Indian Indices Fall as Market Awaits Monday Catalysts
Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Friday with the Sensex dropping 456 points and Nifty falling 65 points, as closing auction divergence and geopolitical concerns weighed on sentiment. Strong SBI earnings offered support to the banking sector, though crude oil volatility and Middle East tensions kept investors cautious ahead of Monday's trading session.
🇮🇳28d ago
Nine Nifty 500 stocks identified with up to 50% upside potential
Consensus analyst estimates from Trendlyne have identified nine stocks within India's Nifty 500 index that offer potential upside of up to 50% over the next 12 months. Notable picks include Inox Wind, Aditya Birla Fashion, Lemon Tree Hotels, HDFC Bank, NCC, and HDFC Life, which carry Strong Buy and Buy ratings from multiple analysts.
🇮🇳28d ago
15 IPOs Set to List This Week With Potential Returns Up to 37%
India's IPO market is poised for significant activity this week with 15 mainboard and SME issues either opening or scheduled to list, according to reports. The listings indicate potential returns of up to 37% for investors participating in the offerings.
🇮🇳28d ago
Berkshire Returns to Net Equity Buyer After 14 Quarters Under Abel
Berkshire Hathaway became a net buyer of equities for the first time in 14 quarters during Q2 under CEO Greg Abel, deploying nearly $20 billion in stock purchases alongside $4.5 billion in share buybacks. Alphabet has entered the conglomerate's top five holdings, joining Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, and Bank of America.
🇮🇳28d ago
India's IPO Market Set for Busy Week with Rs 7,681 Crore Fundraising
Nine Indian companies plan to raise a combined Rs 7,681 crore through IPOs opening between August 10 and 12, with notable offerings from Shiprocket, Milky Mist Dairy Food, Dhoot Transmission, and Molbio Diagnostics. The primary market activity will coincide with the listing of eight companies that launched IPOs the previous week.
🇮🇳31d ago
LIC Q1 profit surges 23% on strong new business growth
Life Insurance Corporation of India reported a 23% increase in net profit for Q1, driven by a 61% jump in value of new business and improved profitability margins. The insurer's financial strength improved with a strengthened solvency ratio and increased assets under management, supported by diversification into non-participating savings and protection products.
🇮🇳31d ago
Indian Rupee Weakens as Importer Demand Offsets Lower Oil Prices
The Indian rupee depreciated against the US dollar on Thursday as importers increased dollar purchases, with the currency trading between 95.10 and 95.24 per dollar despite easing oil prices below $80 per barrel. The weakness indicates that domestic import demand is exerting stronger downward pressure on the rupee than the supportive effect of declining crude oil costs.
🇮🇳31d ago
RBI Relaxes Device-Loan Recovery Norms From January 2027
The Reserve Bank of India has updated regulations on mobile loan financing, requiring lenders to restore device functionality within one hour of payment confirmation while capping borrower compensation at the total loan amount. The new rules, effective January 1, 2027, also permit technology-based function limitations following loan defaults.
🇮🇳31d ago
Asian Shares Mixed as Traders Await US Jobs Data
Treasury futures declined in early Asian trading as elevated energy prices raised concerns about sustained Federal Reserve rate hikes, with the US 10-year yield holding at 4.68% and Australian government bonds also declining. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming US employment data that could influence monetary policy decisions.
🇮🇳31d ago
Coal India Selected as Preferred Bidder for Odisha Iron Ore Block
Coal India Limited has been named the preferred bidder for Odisha's Gadadharpur iron ore block, marking the state-owned miner's entry into the iron ore sector. The acquisition represents a strategic diversification move as the company seeks to expand revenue streams beyond coal and into critical minerals.
🇮🇳31d ago
Foreign investors push for India tax relief on securities
Foreign portfolio investors and trading companies are appealing to India's financial regulators and government for reduced securities transaction taxes to address double capital gains taxation concerns. The requests come as the Reserve Bank's leverage restrictions threaten to shift trading activity overseas, potentially eroding government revenue and market liquidity.
🇮🇳31d ago
India to Launch Digital Gold Regulatory Framework Next Year
The Indian government plans to introduce regulations for digital gold in the coming year, involving the Reserve Bank of India and key ministries to protect consumers and combat fraud. The Digital Precious Metals Assurance Council of India is leading efforts to establish a framework inspired by successful international models.
🇮🇳31d ago
LEAP India IPO targets ₹2,480 crore as debt settlement, growth play
LEAP India is launching an IPO to raise ₹480 crore for debt settlement and ₹2,000 crore through an offer for sale, leveraging post-acquisition momentum from its CHEP India acquisition that drove 41.4% revenue growth and 29.5% net profit increase. The offering positions itself as a high-risk, long-term growth opportunity for investors seeking exposure to the asset-pooling sector.
🇮🇳31d ago
Banks Dial Back RBI Rate-Hike Expectations Amid Dovish Inflation Signals
Several major Indian banks have revised down their forecasts for Reserve Bank of India policy rate increases following dovish messaging on price pressures. Yes Bank, State Bank of India, and MUFG Bank have adjusted their rate hike timelines, though some institutions maintain earlier cumulative increase projections for the fiscal year.