Indian markets ended FY26 in the red amid global uncertainty and domestic pressures, with Nifty falling over 5% and Sensex declining 7%. Persistent foreign outflows, weak earnings, high valuations, and a weakening rupee kept sentiment subdued, while escalating tensions involving Iran further worsened the outlook by driving up energy prices and dampening hopes of US...Read More
The Reserve Bank of India’s intervention to curb arbitrage trades has triggered a disorderly unwinding of bank positions, causing the rupee to slide. This regulatory action, coupled with global risk-off sentiment and geopolitical tensions, is expected to keep the rupee under pressure for several days. Experts suggest the rupee could depreciate by around 10% in...Read More
The Indian rupee slipped past 95 against the US dollar, driven by structural imbalances, foreign outflows, and high oil prices. RBI-imposed limits on banks’ forex positions aim to curb speculation and arbitrage. A further slide toward 100 could pressure import-reliant sectors and financial markets, while exporters like IT and pharma may benefit. Market experts warn...Read More
Amid global market turmoil over the Middle East conflict, Nvidia trades at its cheapest price-to-earnings multiple since before the AI boom. Shares have fallen nearly 20% from October highs, reflecting broader investor caution. While the drop may signal a bargain, elevated oil prices, inflation fears, and potential interest-rate hikes add uncertainty to the AI-driven rally.Read More
Indian government bonds extended their selloff on Monday, closing out a rough financial year, on bets that a protracted Middle East war would upend the government’s fiscal plans and raise interest rates after the rupee plunged past 95 per dollar.Read More
The Indian rupee fell to a record low for the third straight session on Monday, finding only fleeting relief from the central bank’s tightening of banks’ forex position caps, as the outlook for Asian currency remained weak amid the Middle East war.Read More
India’s cement sector is grappling with soaring input costs. Rising prices of petcoke, coal, and packaging materials are squeezing profit margins. Companies are attempting price hikes, but overcapacity makes it difficult for the market to absorb these increases. Analysts suggest that improved capacity utilization is key for pricing stability. Nuvoco Vistas and UltraTech Cement are...Read More
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