Corporate borrowing costs are rising again after a brief dip in mid-April, driven by concerns over the West Asia conflict impacting oil prices. Recent state-backed bond issuances saw lower-than-planned mobilizations, indicating increased caution among issuers and selective appetite in the debt market.Read More

HSBC has initiated coverage on JSW Steel and Jindal Stainless with Buy ratings, anticipating a multi-year demand upcycle fueled by infrastructure and urbanization. The bank also reiterated a Buy on Tata Steel, highlighting strong balance sheets and margin expansion as key sector tailwinds, with price targets implying significant upside.Read More

The Indian rupee weakened significantly on Tuesday, closing at 94.54 against the US dollar. Rising oil prices and strong dollar demand from importers pressured the currency. Traders noted the Reserve Bank of India likely intervened to curb further losses. Elevated oil prices and global trade uncertainties are creating a negative sentiment for the rupee.Read More

Reliance Industries has achieved a historic milestone. The company has become the first Indian firm to report an annual net profit exceeding $10 billion. This significant financial achievement underscores Reliance’s immense growth and market dominance. The oil-to-retail giant’s performance surpasses the combined profits of major IT companies, highlighting its exceptional financial strength.Read More

India’s top company rankings show stability at the very top. Reliance Industries remains the most valuable. HDFC Bank has overtaken Tata Consultancy Services. Bharti Airtel is a significant gainer, entering the top tier. Infosys has seen a decline in its ranking. ICICI Bank is consistent. State Bank of India shows upward trends with volatility.Read More

Dhanlaxmi Bank’s net profit surged 50% to ₹43.5 crore in Q4 FY26, with operating profit reaching ₹113.7 crore. The Kerala-based bank also saw its gross NPA ratio improve significantly to 1.9% from 2.9% a year ago.Read More

Asian stocks opened lower, mirroring a tech selloff on Wall Street driven by concerns over AI investment returns ahead of key earnings. Treasury yields rose as oil prices fueled inflation expectations, curbing Fed rate cut bets. Technology firms’ earnings are now crucial for sustaining the recent global equity rally.Read More

Markets experienced a volatile session, closing weaker on Tuesday due to the monthly derivatives expiry. Analysts note the Nifty is attempting to hold above its 20 DEMA near 23,950, but banking sector weakness poses a recovery risk. Several companies, including Bajaj Finance and Eternal, will be in focus due to Q4 results and news developments.Read More

Indian markets saw a dip on Tuesday, with the Nifty closing below 24,000. Analysts point to the West Asia conflict, rising crude oil prices, and a weakening rupee as key factors. Foreign institutional investors continued their selling trend. The Indian rupee also touched a near one-month low against the dollar. Market watchers are closely monitoring...Read More

Maruti Suzuki’s March quarter net profit declined due to mark-to-market losses, input costs, and production constraints. The company is expanding capacity and expects margin improvement by FY30, driven by SUV launches and EV growth. Despite short-term pressures, FY26 saw record volumes and sales.Read More