Global markets saw a return of risk appetite on Wednesday. The dollar eased as investors looked towards key central bank announcements. The Japanese yen strengthened significantly. The euro remained steady ahead of the European Central Bank’s meeting. Investors are closely watching for commentary on inflation and economic outlook amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.Read More

Gold prices remained stable as global markets assessed the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. Renewed Iranian attacks and the killing of a senior Iranian official heightened tensions, impacting oil supplies and pushing prices above $100 a barrel. Investors await the U.S.Read More

Major investors offloaded Urban Company shares worth over seven hundred crore rupees. This significant stake sale occurred as the mandatory lock-in period for pre-IPO shares ended. SBI Mutual Fund emerged as a key buyer, acquiring shares valued at more than six hundred crore rupees. The transactions saw a substantial portion of the company’s equity change...Read More

Markets saw a second consecutive day of recovery, driven by value buying and stable global cues, with analysts expecting a rebound towards 23,800-24,000. Several companies like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, and TCS were in focus due to significant news, including stake sales, acquisitions, and expansion plans.Read More

Indian equity benchmarks ended higher on Tuesday. Buying momentum supported the market. Analysts see immediate support at 23,400–23,450 and resistance at 23,700–23,750. India VIX declined sharply. Foreign portfolio investors were net sellers, while domestic institutional investors were net buyers. The rupee declined to an all-time low against the US dollar.Read More

Adar Poonawalla-backed Svasti Microfinance secured ₹47.5 crore from key investors, including Abler Nordic and Rajiv Dadlani Group. This funding, a mix of equity and debt, will fuel expansion of its loan portfolio, bolster digital infrastructure, and broaden product offerings beyond joint liability loans. Svasti targets ₹1,400 crore in assets under management by March 2027.Read More

Purvah Green, an RP Sanjiv Goenka Group company, has withdrawn its ₹5,750 crore bid for GVK Energy, citing uncertainties from the Gulf war. The decision follows a broader trend of cost rationalization and strategic reshaping due to the geopolitical situation. Adani Group had submitted the second-highest offer of ₹5,725 crore.Read More

The currency market’s carry trade strategy is seeing its best returns in three years. Rising oil prices, triggered by the Iran war, are boosting this approach. Traders are borrowing in countries with low interest rates, like Japan, and investing in economies benefiting from higher energy costs. This strategy is performing well even as other global...Read More

State Bank of India successfully raised ₹6,051 crore through its second Tier 2 bond issuance for the financial year. The bonds carry a coupon rate of 7.05% and have a 10-year tenor with a call option after five years. The issue attracted significant interest from 47 institutional investors, with bids received twice the base issue...Read More

CFM Asset Reconstruction Company has acquired Punjab National Bank’s ₹514 crore loan to Gammon India for ₹140 crore. This acquisition gives CFM control over a significant portion of Gammon’s legacy non-performing asset, primarily targeting its real estate assets. The deal represents a substantial haircut for PNB, highlighting the challenges in recovering debt from EPC companies.Read More