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Indian Indices Open Positive Amid Narrow Range Trading, FPI Outflows

Indian benchmark indices opened with gains but remained confined within a narrow trading band as market participants exercised caution ahead of weekly Sensex expiry. Foreign portfolio investors continued net selling while domestic institutional buyers provided support, with the rupee extending its depreciation streak against the US dollar.

Indian Stocks in Focus: Reliance, Wipro, Maruti Lead Market Watch

Several major Indian companies including Reliance Industries, Wipro, Tata Tech, Jio Financial, ITC, and Maruti Suzuki are expected to attract trader attention during today's session due to scheduled news developments and first quarter earnings announcements. These stock movements are likely to influence broader market sentiment across India's equity markets.

Asian stocks slide on chip selloff as oil climbs amid geopolitical tensions

Asian equity markets declined following a chipmaker-led selloff on Wall Street, driven by concerns over technology valuations and artificial intelligence investment sustainability. Oil prices rose this week amid escalating Middle East hostilities, while geopolitical tensions raised inflation concerns and sparked expectations for potential interest rate hikes.

Wipro's Strong Deal Wins Offset by Revenue Decline and Margin Contraction

Wipro reported robust order bookings that failed to offset declining revenues and contracting margins, with management signaling no material demand shifts from the previous quarter. The company's cautious forward guidance suggests either a slight revenue decline or marginal improvement, leaving investor sentiment dependent on near-term profitability recovery.

Indian logistics firms eye strong Q1 revenue growth amid margin headwinds

Major Indian logistics companies including Container Corporation of India, Delhivery, Blue Dart Express, and TCI are positioned for healthy revenue growth in the June quarter, driven by e-commerce demand and increased supply-chain outsourcing. However, elevated fuel costs and pricing pressures pose profitability challenges despite the top-line expansion.

SBI Funds IPO Draws Record 42x Subscription in 2026

SBI Funds Management's initial public offering achieved record subscription levels with investor bids reaching 42 times the offered shares, marking the largest IPO of 2026. The exceptional demand, particularly from Qualified Institutional Buyers, signals strong investor confidence in the asset manager's growth prospects.

Tata, SP Group in talks over share swap to resolve valuation dispute

Tata Sons and Shapoorji Pallonji Group are negotiating a potential share-swap arrangement to monetize SP Group's stake in Tata Sons, though disagreements over transaction structure and valuation have created an impasse. SP Group seeks to leverage the deal to address its debt obligations, with recent refinancing activity suggesting confidence in the underlying asset value.

Tax Confusion Plagues GIFT City Fund Investments for Investors

Investors face reporting ambiguity for GIFT City fund investments due to conflicting guidance from fund houses on whether these assets should be classified as foreign or domestic for tax purposes. The regulatory inconsistency—where GIFT City is foreign under FEMA rules but domestic for income tax—has created uncertainty in tax filing across India.

HSBC Offers 19x Leverage on FCNR Deposits in GIFT City

HSBC's GIFT City unit is offering non-resident Indians up to 19 times leverage on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits, a program designed to attract overseas dollar inflows. The Reserve Bank of India temporarily relaxed interest rate ceilings to support this initiative, which will run until September 2026.

MSCI Rebalancing Could Channel $2.3B Into Indian Stocks

An upcoming MSCI index rebalancing is expected to bring approximately $2.3 billion in passive investment flows into Indian equities, with several domestic stocks likely to be added to the MSCI India Standard Index. The index provider will announce the changes on August 12 after market close, with the rebalancing becoming effective on August 31.

Rupee weakens 9 paise amid sustained dollar demand pressure

The Indian rupee depreciated 9 paise to close at 96.35 against the dollar on continued dollar demand, with the Reserve Bank of India intervening to prevent further weakness at the intraday low of 96.38. The currency's decline reflects persistent foreign exchange pressures that traders attribute to consistent dollar-seeking activity in the market.

SpaceX Share Selloff Signals Caution as Lockup Expiry Approaches

SpaceX shares have declined below their initial public offering price as insider lockup restrictions prepare to expire, potentially increasing available trading shares in the market. While analysts maintain largely positive outlooks on the company, the combination of recent weakness and upcoming share supply could impact market valuation in coming months.

Nasdaq slides as chip stocks weigh on market despite strong earnings

U.S. stocks declined on the day as semiconductor weakness dragged down the Nasdaq and S&P 500, offsetting solid earnings reports and positive economic data. Rising oil prices and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions added to market pressure despite signals of underlying economic resilience.

SBI mobilizes $1.9bn in foreign currency ahead of rivals

State Bank of India mobilized nearly $1.9 billion in foreign-currency resources through a central bank incentive scheme, significantly outpacing other state-owned and private sector banks including Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank. The initiative reflects India's banking sector focus on attracting overseas currency inflows from the diaspora to provide greater flexibility for high-net-worth clients.

Indian insurers push for changes to unlisted investment rules

Private insurers in India are requesting modifications to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India's (Irdai) proposed investment norms for unlisted companies, specifically advocating to link exposure limits to shareholders' funds rather than surplus. The requested changes could potentially unlock substantial capital for investments in privately held businesses while expanding the sector's overall investment capacity.

Fed's Logan Calls for 'Modestly Higher' Interest Rates

Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan has signaled support for raising interest rates further, citing persistent inflation above the Fed's target and concerns that current policy lacks sufficient restrictive force. Her comments suggest divisions within the Federal Reserve regarding monetary policy direction heading into the July policy meeting.

Indian Equities Poised for Stock-Specific Action on Friday

Indian stock markets ended subdued as geopolitical tensions limited gains despite positive Q1 earnings sentiment, with analysts expecting sector-focused trading on Friday. Financials, autos, and digital firms are in focus while the Nifty index remains range-bound between key support and resistance levels amid cautious investor positioning.

AI Trade Pivots to Power Sector as Data Centre Demand Surges

Wall Street's artificial intelligence investment thesis is broadening beyond semiconductor manufacturers to encompass power producers, grid infrastructure operators, and cooling equipment suppliers as data-centre electricity consumption accelerates. The sector shift reflects recognition that AI infrastructure requires massive and sustained energy capacity, creating investment opportunities across nuclear power, grid modernization, and thermal management companies.

ABB India, Chennai Petroleum Recommended After Technical Breakouts

Analysts have recommended ABB India and Chennai Petroleum as trading opportunities following strong technical breakouts supported by rising volumes and bullish price structures. Indian equities ended subdued on Friday amid geopolitical concerns, volatile crude prices, and weak regional cues.

SpaceX Short Sellers Pocket $8.7B Gains as Stock Falls Below IPO Price

Short sellers have realized approximately $8.7 billion in gains as SpaceX shares declined below their initial public offering price, recently approaching the $135 level. The downturn reflects investor concerns over the company's substantial debt burden related to artificial intelligence investments, which analysts suggest could trigger continued volatility.