Biocon CEO Siddharth Mittal outlines the company’s strategy in the competitive GLP-1 market. Focusing on liraglutide’s launch in the US and Europe, he highlights opportunities in emerging markets. While semaglutide is a longer-term play, Biocon is actively filing for approvals, anticipating launches in 2027.Read More

Australian stocks hit a fresh record high for the second day, driven by strong performances from miners, healthcare, and tech sectors amid a robust earnings season and rising commodity prices. Miners, in particular, saw significant gains, with BHP and Rio Tinto reaching new peaks. However, Qantas Airways experienced a notable slump due to its international...Read More

Shares of XTGlobal Infotech hit the 20% upper circuit at Rs 33.18 on the BSE after the company secured an AI Enablement for Engineering Services contract from a US-based state transportation agency. The six-month engagement is valued at about $796,900. Managing Director Ramarao Atchuta Mullapudi said the win strengthens its transportation vertical and US public...Read More

The Indian rupee is showing slight strength today, aided by a weaker dollar. However, it continues to lag behind other emerging market currencies this year. Investors are currently favoring global markets with strong tech, export, and commodity sectors, leading to underperformance in Indian equities as well. Analysts anticipate this trend to persist in the near...Read More

Shares of Tejas Networks rose sharply after the company sealed a major agreement with NEC Corporation to manufacture and supply 5G massive MIMO radios. MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) is a wireless technology that enhances data speeds and signal reliability by using multiple antennas at both the transmitter and receiver.Read More

Indian solar energy stocks saw gains on Thursday. Brokerages reassured investors, downplaying the impact of new US import duties. Companies like Waaree Energies and Premier Energies are expected to remain largely unaffected. This is due to their sourcing strategies and limited reliance on Indian-made solar cells for US exports.Read More

Indian IT stocks experienced a significant downturn due to AI concerns, with the Nifty IT index falling 21% in February. However, 25 select stocks defied the slump, showing positive returns by focusing on AI infrastructure, integration, and specialized engineering, indicating potential future growth themes for the sector.Read More

Asit Bhandarkar of JM Financial Mutual Fund advises investors to temper IT sector concerns, advocating for a disciplined approach. He suggests a slight underweight in IT, urging against panic selling. Instead, focus shifts to smallcap stocks exhibiting strong earnings momentum, presenting a more compelling opportunity after recent market corrections and valuation resets.Read More

St. Louis Fed President Albert Musalem believes current U.S. policy rates strike a good balance between economic risks, with inflation nearing the 2% target and a stabilizing labor market. Meanwhile, Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid highlights inflation as a persistent challenge, suggesting more work is needed despite a healthy employment situation.Read More

The rupee strengthened by 6 paise to 90.85 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, driven by a weaker greenback and FII inflows. Positive domestic equity market sentiment also supported the local unit, though rising crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainties limited significant gains.Read More