Panic erupted among Upstox clients on Wednesday after an erroneous email incorrectly stated their trading accounts were frozen, with some reporting losses from hasty exits. The brokerage admitted to an “inadvertent error,” issuing a follow-up to disregard the initial message and apologizing for confusion. Upstox assured clients their funds and securities remain secure, attributing the...Read More

BlackRock’s Ben Powell is increasingly optimistic about Indian equities following a period of underperformance. He believes foreign investor selling may be concluding, with potential for renewed inflows. Powell notes India’s valuations are now more reasonable compared to other emerging markets, and earnings forecasts appear encouraging for the next six to twelve months. He also touches...Read More

The Indian rupee weakened significantly, crossing the 95 per dollar mark for the first time in almost a month. This decline occurred ahead of anticipated hawkish remarks from the US Fed chair. The Reserve Bank of India intervened to limit further losses, though the rupee experienced its sharpest fall since early June. Traders anticipate a...Read More

Indian government bonds are on the cusp of inclusion in Bloomberg’s Global Aggregate Index, with a decision anticipated mid-July. Tax exemptions and recent policy reforms have fueled market optimism, driving a bond rally. Foreign investors have already poured record sums into Indian debt, anticipating this significant development. While a deferral could cause yields to rise,...Read More

Indian markets opened positively, with analysts suggesting a stock-specific strategy amidst consolidation. Hero MotoCorp sees a revival in commuter bike demand, planning capacity expansion. Canara Bank and Indian Bank reported strong credit growth. Bharti Airtel’s NBFC arm has begun operations, while Indian Hotels plans significant capital expenditure. SBI launched AI-powered innovations, and BPCL is acquiring...Read More

Indian equities closed higher Wednesday, ending a two-day slump. The market remains range-bound, with traders anticipating a clear direction. Analysts suggest a bullish outlook persists above 23,800, eyeing a potential rise to 24,200. Meanwhile, market volatility eased, and foreign investors were net sellers, while domestic institutions bought shares.Read More

Shapoorji Pallonji Group is launching a ₹25,500-crore bond issue, leveraging its 18.37% stake in Tata Sons. The bond’s repayment hinges on either Tata Sons going public via an IPO or a settlement with SP Group within 18 months. Recent central bank regulations classifying large entities like Tata Sons as upper-layer NBFCs significantly increase the likelihood...Read More

Adani Energy Solutions has received board approval to raise a substantial ₹10,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement. This move follows their recent agreement to acquire IntelliSmart Infrastructure for ₹3,050 crore. Shareholders will vote on the issuance at an extraordinary general meeting on July 25. The company’s stock saw a positive response, closing 2% higher...Read More

India’s health insurance sector welcomes a new player as Prudential HCL Health Insurance receives regulatory approval. This joint venture, backed by Prudential Group Holdings and HCL Group, aims to tap into the growing demand for medical cover. The approval also signals broader regulatory changes, including new accounting standards and a policyholder protection fund. Prudential’s presence...Read More

Mid-cap IT stocks faced a significant downturn Wednesday, led by KPIT Technologies’ warning of a near-term revenue slowdown. This has amplified investor worries about Artificial Intelligence’s impact on India’s software services sector. Several other IT firms also saw their share prices drop, with the Nifty IT index emerging as the day’s biggest loser. Analysts suggest...Read More