Blackstone, a global investment giant, no longer considers India an emerging market. The firm sees immense growth potential in India, citing its large population and stable government. Blackstone plans to expand its investments across various sectors. Artificial intelligence is also highlighted as a technology set to transform the world rapidly. This outlook contrasts with short-term...Read More

Steel companies anticipate lower profits this quarter. Softening domestic prices and higher input costs are impacting earnings. However, non-ferrous metal producers are set for better results. Strong rebounds in aluminium, zinc, and copper prices are driving this improvement. A new safeguard duty on steel imports is expected to boost prices in the coming months.Read More

Silver prices saw a sharp decline on Thursday. This happened as stock markets rose, reaching new highs. Investors are booking profits after a significant rally in silver this year. Easing geopolitical tensions have encouraged this shift. Consumers are staying away due to price volatility. Industrial demand for silver remains a long-term factor.Read More

IIFL Finance shares plunged 17% despite a 20% profit rise after receiving an income-tax notice for a past block period. The company deposited ₹1.47 crore towards potential revision of its returns. Despite the slump, IIFL Finance declared a 200% interim dividend as net profit grew to ₹501 crore.Read More

Former President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging the bank terminated his business accounts for political reasons. The complaint accuses the lender of trade libel and violating Florida’s deceptive trade practices law. JPMorgan stated it closes accounts due to legal or regulatory risk, not political...Read More

ReNew Energy Global has successfully raised $600 million through its first corporate dollar bond issuance from GIFT City. The funds will primarily be used to repay existing debt, significantly reducing the company’s interest costs. This strategic move by India’s leading renewable energy firm underscores its focus on financial optimization.Read More

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has raised ₹2,100 crore via a 15-year rupee bond to refinance an upcoming dollar debt maturity. This move highlights the operator’s strategy to reduce funding costs and currency risk by focusing on the domestic market. The issuance aims to replace foreign currency liabilities with rupee funding and extend debt maturities.Read More

Indian lenders are pushing the Reserve Bank of India to commit to substantial open market operations (OMOs) of at least ₹3-5 lakh crore. This move aims to ease liquidity, lower yields, and boost credit growth. Economists also voiced concerns about inflation and GDP data uncertainty, urging caution on rate cuts until new figures are released.Read More

Indian stocks and the rupee saw a rebound on Thursday. This recovery followed US President Donald Trump’s remarks easing concerns over tariffs on Europe. The NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex closed higher, snapping a losing streak. The Indian rupee also recovered against the dollar. Geopolitical anxiety lessened, impacting gold and silver prices. Foreign portfolio investors...Read More

Silver ETFs experienced a significant sell-off, plunging 15-20% on Thursday, far exceeding the modest decline in spot silver prices. This sharp divergence was attributed to the unwinding of speculative positions and potential forced selling due to margin calls, surprising investors after a recent record rally.Read More