Indian equities extended gains after the US Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged, with Sensex rising 274 points and Nifty closing above 24,300. Strong FII inflows and upbeat earnings supported sentiment, though hawkish Fed commentary, rising bond yields and weak broader markets capped gains.Read More

National Stock Exchange reported a seven percent profit rise for the June quarter. Higher transaction charges and strong operating margins contributed to this financial growth. Consolidated total income also saw a nine percent increase year-on-year. The exchange is currently preparing for its proposed initial public offering. NSE’s contribution to the exchequer reached over twenty thousand...Read More

Mastercard reported better-than-expected second-quarter profits on Thursday. Strong transaction volumes and resilient consumer spending supported the company’s financial performance. Gross dollar volume rose eight percent, and net revenue increased fourteen percent.Read More

India’s 3,040 richest individuals hold Rs 104 lakh crore in wealth, nearly 30% of nominal GDP, highlighting growing wealth concentration. The latest report also shows rising participation from young entrepreneurs, women and first-generation founders alongside established business families.Read More

Fusion Klassroom Edutech has successfully secured Rs 11.08 crore from key anchor investors. The company is set to launch its initial public offering on July 31st, with the IPO valued at Rs 39.04 crore, which will remain open until August 4th. Following the offering, shares are expected to be listed on the BSE SME platform...Read More

Intercontinental Exchange has made a significant move by agreeing to acquire the bond trading platform MarketAxess for a hefty $5.7 billion, reflecting a 33% premium over its latest closing price. This acquisition is poised to bolster ICE’s fixed-income trading offerings, resulting in a notable 30% jump in MarketAxess shares after the announcement. The deal is...Read More

Qualcomm’s stock has seen a notable drop following its alert about escalating memory costs. Increased expenditures and rising prices are expected to strain profit margins in the immediate future. The firm has projected an adjusted earnings per share that falls short of analysts’ estimates. Additionally, Qualcomm’s share in the modem supply for the upcoming iPhone...Read More

Tata Steel reported a 15% year-on-year rise in Q1 consolidated net profit to Rs 2,318 crore, driven by higher revenue and stronger operating performance. Revenue grew 14%, while profit before tax increased despite higher expenses and exceptional restructuring-related charges during the quarter.Read More

Microsoft shares surged 16% after stronger-than-expected guidance, robust Azure cloud growth and rising Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption eased concerns over AI spending. The company also forecast healthy cash generation, reinforcing investor confidence in its long-term artificial intelligence strategy and cloud leadership.Read More

Ambuja Cements reported a profit drop, impacted by lower sales volume and higher costs. The company will now prioritize value over sales volume in its operations. Consolidated net profit decreased by thirty-seven percent year-on-year during the fiscal first quarter. Higher imported fuel prices and trade costs affected industry profitability significantly. Ambuja Cements remains confident of...Read More