Third quarter earnings season is here. Many companies, including Infosys and HDFC AMC, will reveal their results. Analysts anticipate mixed performances for these firms. Investors will closely watch company outlooks and management commentary. Key factors like deal pipelines and client spending will be under scrutiny. This period promises significant financial updates for the market.Read More

Technical indicators reveal a weakening undertone in India’s top 500 shares, with a majority trading below key moving averages. This broad-based weakness, exacerbated by trade deal uncertainties and global concerns, suggests sellers are dominating across sectors. While oversold conditions may present buying opportunities for quality stocks, a decisive upward trend is not yet anticipated.Read More

The Reserve Bank of India’s 3-year dollar-rupee buy-sell swap witnessed robust demand, attracting bids of $29.9 billion against a notified amount of $10 billion. The cutoff premium surged to 728 paise, reflecting increased pressure on the rupee compared to the previous year. This higher premium indicates a greater cost for the RBI to purchase dollars.Read More

Foreign investors are holding back on India due to shifts in the US-India relationship, according to Barclays’ Ajay Rajadhyaksha. Despite this, India is viewed positively for stability and growth. Rajadhyaksha also discussed the sustainability of the AI rally and sees potential in base metals and large US tech firms.Read More

The Reserve Bank of India is considering new rules for urban cooperative bank licenses. Credit societies meeting strict financial and operational standards may qualify. This move aims to strengthen the sector. The proposal seeks to reopen licensing after a long pause. Only large, well-managed entities will be considered for conversion. Governance standards will align with...Read More

The Indian rupee weakened slightly on Tuesday, closing at 90.19 against the dollar. This dip followed news that Indian bonds will not be included in a global index. Traders noted the Reserve Bank of India intervened to prevent a sharper fall. US tariffs on countries trading with Iran and currency swaps also contributed to the...Read More

Piramal Finance is set to raise $500 million in FY26, having already secured $350 million from the International Finance Corp and the Asian Development Bank. The non-bank lender is in advanced discussions to secure the remaining $150 million from development finance institutions. These funds will support credit expansion into underserved markets.Read More

Bharat Coking Coal’s ₹1,071-crore IPO, the first mainboard issue of 2026, concluded with an overwhelming subscription of 146.87 times. The Qualified Institutional Buyer and Non-Institutional Investor portions saw exceptional demand, subscribing over 300 times and 250 times respectively, setting a robust tone for the primary market.Read More

Amagi Media Labs plans to raise ₹816 crore via a fresh issue for cloud infrastructure and inorganic growth, with an additional ₹973 crore through an offer for sale. The company, which turned profitable in H1 FY26 after years of net losses, operates in the dynamic streaming and content monetisation sector.Read More

ICICI Lombard General Insurance saw its net profit drop by 9% in the December quarter. This decline was influenced by an increase in claims and a weaker underwriting performance. Despite this, the company’s gross direct premium income grew by 13.3%. The combined ratio, a key profitability indicator, worsened.Read More