Indian stock markets ended a difficult week with a significant drop on Friday. The rupee hit new record lows, and global tensions fueled investor caution. Shares of Adani Group companies saw a sharp decline. Broader markets also experienced substantial losses. Investors are concerned about global uncertainty and potential conflicts.Read More

The Indian rupee hit a record low of 91.97 against the dollar on Friday, driven by equity selling and importer demand. Reports of potential US regulatory summons to billionaire Gautam Adani in connection with alleged bribery and fraud significantly impacted the currency’s retreat. Foreign investors have divested over $3 billion from Indian markets this month.Read More

IndusInd Bank’s net profit plummeted 91% to ₹128 crore in the third quarter due to deteriorating asset quality and increased provisions. Despite this sharp decline, the bank returned to profitability after a significant loss in the previous quarter, which was impacted by microloan provisions and derivative misreporting issues.Read More

The Reserve Bank of India has announced three liquidity-boosting measures, including open market operations and a dollar-rupee swap, totaling approximately ₹1.92 lakh crore. These actions aim to enhance system liquidity and support the transmission of previous rate cuts. Experts anticipate further liquidity injections in the coming months.Read More

Adani Group stocks saw a sharp decline on Friday. This followed news that the US SEC is seeking court permission to email summons to founder Gautam Adani and nephew Sagar Adani. Allegations involve fraud and a bribery plot. The group’s market value dropped by over $9 billion. Investors are advised to wait for clarity.Read More

Securities and Exchange Board of India has given the green light to thirteen companies for their Initial Public Offerings. Firms like Sify Infinit Spaces and Commtel Networks are among those that received Sebi’s final observations. This clearance allows these companies to move forward with their plans to raise capital through the stock market.Read More

India’s securities regulator has accused current and former executives from PwC, EY, Carlyle, and Advent. They allegedly breached insider trading rules concerning a 2022 Yes Bank share sale. The regulator claims unpublished price-sensitive information was shared, leading to unlawful gains. The notice follows an investigation into Yes Bank’s share movements before a significant offering.Read More

IndiGo’s shares fell on Friday following a significant drop in quarterly profit. Brokerages offered mixed views, citing short-term challenges like rising costs and currency issues. However, many remain positive about the airline’s long-term growth potential. Analysts project potential upside for the stock in the coming year, despite some caution regarding immediate future earnings.Read More