Reliance Industries could generate nearly Rs 90,000 crore in cumulative free cash flow over FY26-FY28 as its heavy investment cycle eases, brokerages say. Stronger earnings from energy and Jio, coupled with moderating capex, may reduce leverage and mark the beginning of a sustained cash flow and earnings upcycle.Read More

Asian markets saw declines in China and Hong Kong equities on Friday. Crude oil prices surged above $100 a barrel, intensifying inflation worries. Investors remained cautious due to geopolitical risks and upcoming large IPOs. Technology shares received some support from policy expectations. Rising energy costs and liquidity pressures will influence markets near term.Read More

A total of 86 companies are slated to announce their Q1 FY27 earnings today, with key names including Tata Consumer Products, SBI Life Insurance, Hindustan Zinc, Shriram Finance, ACC, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, SAIL, SBI Cards, Laurus Labs and Lodha Developers.Read More

South Korea has advanced stricter trading rules for retail investors in single-stock leveraged ETFs, requiring a 30 million won cash deposit from July 31. The move comes amid heightened market volatility following the launch of leveraged ETFs tied to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, aiming to curb speculative trading.Read More

Veteran investor Ashish Kacholia appears to have exited Walchandnagar Industries in Q1 FY27, as his name is absent from the heavy engineering firm’s June-quarter shareholding data—implying his holding has slipped below the 1% disclosure threshold.Read More

Japanese investors sold foreign bonds at the fastest pace in nearly three months during the week ended July 18 as surging oil prices revived inflation concerns and reinforced expectations of higher global interest rates for longer. They also turned net sellers of foreign equities, while overseas investors trimmed their exposure to Japanese bonds and stocks.Read More

Lohia Corp’s initial public offering is experiencing decent investor interest on its second day. The Rs 1,101 crore maiden issue has been subscribed 43% so far. Retail investors are leading the subscription numbers, booking 80% of their reserved portion. Unlisted shares are trading with a muted grey market premium of 3-8.5%. The company manufactures machinery...Read More

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC plans significant new investments. The fund will allocate an additional thirty billion dollars to hedge funds over three years. GIC is also expanding its exposure to artificial intelligence opportunities across various sectors. This strategic shift follows a period of more conservative investment and softer long-term returns. The fund aims to...Read More

Manipal Health Enterprises, backed by Temasek and Ranjan Pai, will open its Rs 9,275-crore IPO for subscription on July 29 at a price band of Rs 560-590 per share. The issue comprises a fresh issue of Rs 8,000 crore and an OFS worth Rs 1,275.2 crore. The Bengaluru-based hospital chain is expected to list on...Read More

HSBC will sell its Singapore life and health insurance business to Allianz. This deal values the unit at S$2.7 billion and is expected to close in early 2027. The transaction will generate a pre-tax gain for HSBC and improve its capital ratio. Allianz gains a stronger presence in Singapore’s insurance market through this acquisition. HSBC...Read More