Muthoot Finance successfully raised approximately $600 million through a senior secured US dollar bond. The 4.5-year bond, secured against company assets, was priced at a tighter-than-expected 5.75%. This marks the company’s third overseas bond issuance in the past year.Read More

Foreign investors are bolstering offshore arms with tangible operations to demonstrate substance, following a Supreme Court ruling that denied tax benefits to entities lacking it. Measures include appointing local directors and hiring office space to prove these entities are not merely paper companies designed to evade Indian taxes.Read More

Karnataka-based Aequs reported a 51% revenue jump to Rs 326.2 crore in Q3FY26, driven by strong aerospace performance and consumer demand. Despite a rise in net loss due to investments and listing expenses, the company’s EBITDA significantly increased. Aequs also announced its entry into UAV manufacturing and received PLI approval for electronics components.Read More

Domestic markets rebounded strongly, ending higher on optimism from the Economic Survey projecting robust FY27 growth and anchored inflation. Metals outperformed, FMCG, IT and autos lagged. Nifty stayed above the 50 EMA, with resistance at 25,500 and support near 25,200.Read More

Mastercard exceeded fourth-quarter profit expectations due to resilient consumer spending, particularly in travel and essentials. The company announced plans to lay off approximately 4% of its global workforce, impacting over 1,400 employees, to reallocate investments. This strategic restructuring is expected to incur a $200 million charge in the current quarter.Read More

Goldman Sachs offloaded over 65.27 lakh shares in Manappuram Finance for approximately Rs 190 crore, with Morgan Stanley as the buyer. In a separate transaction, CLSA sold 71.61 lakh shares of Sunteck Realty for Rs 269 crore, with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley acquiring them.Read More

The price of gold tumbled more than five percent Thursday as traders reassessed the market after recent record highs for the precious metal seen as a safe-haven investment. Silver plunged more than eight percent, while copper and nickel prices also fell.Read More

Nasdaq reported strong fourth-quarter profits, exceeding expectations due to market volatility. The company saw a significant rise in new listings, with a promising outlook for accelerated initial public offerings in 2026. Nasdaq’s revenue from data and listing services increased, and its financial technology and index businesses also showed robust growth. The exchange operator is expanding...Read More

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd on Thursday reported an 11 per cent rise in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 63.74 crore in the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, aided by lower expenses.Read More

U.S. software stocks fell on Thursday after SAP’s cautious ‍cloud outlook and a ​post-earnings drop in ServiceNow shares reinforced investor concerns ⁠about mounting competition from artificial intelligence-related companies.Read More