The Indian rupee recovered from all-time lows and settled for the day higher by 7 paise at 88.28 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, on weakness in the US dollar index and positive domestic markets.Read More

India’s REIT market has grown to USD 18 billion since 2019 and could surpass USD 25 billion by 2029. Backed by reforms and expansion into retail, logistics, and data centres, it is emerging among the world’s fastest-growing REIT markets.Read More

Nomura’s Sonal Varma expects India’s inflation to stay benign despite a near-term uptick, giving the RBI room for rate cuts later this year. She forecasts FY26 CPI at 2.7% and sees a cumulative 50 bps reduction in the repo rate by December.Read More

In CY25, select BSE500 stocks have significantly outperformed the broader market. Nine top performers, led by Godfrey Phillips India, have surged between 50% and 99%, rewarding investors. With bullish momentum continuing into the final quarter, market watchers are closely tracking these equity winners.Read More

Infosys’ share buyback, though priced slightly lower than expected, is seen as a positive signal for the IT sector, with experts predicting similar moves from TCS and Wipro. The buybacks are expected to boost return ratios and benefit investors.Read More

ICICI Securities forecasts a bullish outlook for the Indian stock market, projecting the Nifty to reach 28,500 by June 2026, a 14% increase. This optimism stems from strong technical patterns, historical trends, and supportive macro factors like GST reforms and potential global rate cuts.Read More

HFCL shares rallied nearly 5% after the Andhra Pradesh government allotted 1,000 acres of land in Sri Sathya Sai district for setting up defence manufacturing facilities. Phase I will see 329 acres handed over, followed by 671 acres in Phase II. Broader defence stocks like Apollo Micro Systems and GRSE also surged on optimism over...Read More

Real Estate Investment Trusts are gaining traction in India. They offer steady income and potential capital growth. REITs pool money to invest in commercial properties. Retail investors can access high-quality real estate easily. SEBI regulates REITs, ensuring transparency. REITs distribute a significant portion of their income. Investing in REITs is similar to buying shares.Read More

Indian markets remain range-bound as investors await clear triggers, with buybacks in IT stocks sparking excitement and metals gaining on order flows. Sudip Bandyopadhyay notes structural strength in large-caps, cement, and infrastructure, while FMCG recovery and festive demand may take time to reflect in prices.Read More

European government bond yields remained steady this week, diverging from U.S. Treasuries due to differing central bank outlooks. The ECB held rates steady, leading to expectations of a December rate cut. Market focus shifts to Fitch’s review of France’s sovereign debt rating, potentially impacting the spread between French and German bond yields.Read More