The US Federal Reserve faces a tough policy decision as Chair Kevin Warsh weighs a potential rate hike to strengthen its inflation-fighting stance against the need to support an uncertain economy. While higher rates could help bring inflation back toward the 2% target, mixed labour market signals and energy price risks from the US-Iran conflict...Read More

RR Kabel reported a strong June-quarter performance, with profit after tax surging 129% year-on-year and Ebitda nearly doubling, driven by robust growth in its Wires & Cables business and improving profitability. The company also achieved operational breakeven in its FMEG segment, while management expressed confidence in sustaining growth through product expansion, distribution strengthening and execution...Read More

The next phase of wealth creation will be shaped by sharper capital allocation, broader investment perspectives and conversations that look beyond market cycles. As Alpha Wealth Summit returns for its second edition, investors will come together to explore the ideas, opportunities and strategies defining the future of wealth.Read More

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) reported a 3% year-on-year decline in June-quarter net profit, missing analyst estimates, as the absence of a one-off tax credit from the year-ago period weighed on earnings. Despite the profit decline, the FMCG major posted double-digit revenue growth, driven by broad-based volume and pricing gains, and maintained its margin outlook for FY27.Read More

Godfrey Phillips reported a 44.3% year-on-year decline in June-quarter net profit as higher excise duty weighed on earnings, even as gross revenue and total income more than doubled. The cigarette maker said domestic cigarette volumes remained resilient despite a tax-led price increase, while highlighting concerns over the rise in illicit trade.Read More

Japan’s Nikkei index tumbled over 4% on Tuesday to a two-month low, led by a deep selloff in semiconductor and AI-related stocks following losses on Wall Street. Major chipmakers including Kioxia, Tokyo Electron, and Advantest saw sharp declines as cautious investors reassessed valuations ahead of major technology earnings.Read More

Coforge shares jumped after the IT services company posted a strong Q1 FY27 performance, with net profit rising 63% year-on-year and revenue surging 49% on the back of robust demand, new deal wins, and momentum in AI, cloud, and data services.Read More

Slovak central bank governor Peter Kazimir warned that the European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates at least once more to control inflation. He stressed that geopolitical risks and rising energy costs could force the ECB into further monetary tightening beyond current market expectations ahead of September.Read More

The Indian rupee strengthened significantly against the US dollar in early trade. Lower crude oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions boosted the rupee’s momentum. A weaker US dollar index and positive equity market sentiment also supported the currency. Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth Rs 1,688.23 crore on Monday. The Sensex and Nifty saw marginal...Read More

Xtranet Technologies is set to finalise its IPO allotment today, with the stock scheduled to list on July 30. The Rs 166.80 crore issue was subscribed 12.24 times, led by strong demand from NIIs. The grey market premium stands at Rs 8, indicating a potential 6% listing gain over the upper issue price of Rs...Read More