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TCS, Infosys crash up to 55%: Why India's largest mutual fund scheme is still buying
India's largest mutual fund scheme is buying more shares of TCS and Infosys. This buying occurs even as these IT stocks experience significant market value losses. The fund manager's conviction rests on current cash flows rather than future AI narratives. While AI disruption pressures revenue, it also creates new technology spending opportunities. The sector is no longer considered expensive, but earnings visibility remains a concern.
The Q1 verdict: Can TCS, Infosys, other IT results stop a Rs 17 lakh crore AI-led rout?
India's top IT firms like TCS and Infosys face a crucial earnings season after a massive Rs 17 lakh crore market value erosion. Analysts anticipate muted results and weak future guidance, citing client spending slowdowns, pricing pressures, and the disruptive impact of AI. Investors are keenly watching if current valuations reflect the anticipated slower growth cycle.
Technology to be central to Hindustan Zinc's next phase of growth: Chairperson
Hindustan Zinc is pivoting towards becoming a future-ready energy transition company, Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar announced. The firm is significantly investing in technology like AI and automation to boost productivity and safety. Diversifying beyond zinc, the company is exploring critical minerals such as lithium and rare earth elements, essential for the growing electric vehicle market and India's industrial expansion. This strategic shift, dubbed Hindustan Zinc 2.
Reliance to turn crude into carbon fibre, green chemicals, other materials in major O2C overhaul
Reliance Industries is set to reinvent its oil-to-chemicals business. The company will convert crude oil into advanced materials and green chemicals. This strategy aims to create new revenue streams and reduce exposure to global energy market volatility. Reliance is committed to ensuring India's energy security by future-proofing its legacy business and building new growth engines.
World's top miners BHP, Rio Tinto see India emerging as steel's next growth frontier beyond China
Global mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto are focusing on India for future steel demand. India's rapid urbanisation and infrastructure projects are driving growth. This expansion is expected to offset slowing demand from China. Both companies are well-positioned to support India's ambitious steel production targets. The Global South, particularly India, is becoming a key growth market.
INR pares initial losses and settles largely unchanged
The Indian rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.43 per dollar, down just 2 paise on Wednesday, amid likely intervention from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to curb excessive volatility and prevent a further slide in the domestic unit. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Indian shares gave up early gains to end little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited key U.S. inflation data later in the day for fresh insights into market expectations for future interest rates in the face of rising energy-driven inflation risks. The BSE Sensex ended the day at 73,983.18, up by 64.42 points (0.09%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 23,214.95, slipping by 27.15 points (-0.12%).
Sebi mulls allowing InvITs to add road expenses back into NDCF calculation
Market regulator Sebi on Monday proposed allowing InvITs to add payments made for major maintenance of road projects back into Net Distributable Cash Flow (NDCF) computation, capped at the amount funded by external debt. This mechanism should apply only to the 'Roads and Bridges' sector and requires strict unitholder approval. The proposal came after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) received representation from the Bharat InvITs Association (BIA) regarding the treatment of debt availed by InvITs for incurring major maintenance expenses of road projects while calculating the NDCF. The industry association highlighted that although major maintenance (MM) expenses extend the road's life and enhance its quality, they cannot be capitalised under generally accepted accounting principles because they do not generate future economic benefits, such as extended concession periods or increased toll revenue. Since InvITs (infrastructure investment trusts) holding road projects
India’s office market faces widening funding gap as deployable capital trails demand
India's commercial real estate sector sees strong demand but faces a capital shortage for new projects. Available funds can only support a fraction of future office and warehousing needs. This gap presents a significant opportunity for investors. Experts suggest increased participation from domestic pension funds and insurers, along with simplified foreign investor taxation, can boost capital flows.
Retail players can skip Central Bank of India OFS, say analysts, cite margin and earnings concerns
Retail investors are being urged by market analysts to steer clear of the government's shares sale in Central Bank of India. The bank's current margin issues and uncertain future profitability raise red flags. Despite the attractive discount on the offer price, experts forecast further share sales needed for compliance, leading to persistent sales pressure on the stock.
Honda to drive in over 10 new models by 2030
Honda is set to introduce more than ten new models in India. This includes sports utility vehicles with petrol, hybrid, and electric powertrains. The company will launch its first electric vehicle in the latter half of the current financial year. Compact and mid-sized SUVs are also planned, with local manufacturing. India is a key market for Honda's future growth.
HSBC highlights two Indian 'forgotten gems' beyond the AI trade for up to 68% upside
Godrej Properties’ aggressive focus on building future projects positions it well for market share gains, with strong deliveries expected to improve profitability, collections and cash flows. HSBC added that the stock trades at a 14% discount to its June 2026 NAV estimate.
Gold loans are no longer merely the last source of credit for the poor: Shaji Varghese, CEO, Muthoot FinCorp
Muthoot Fincorp is gearing up for a monumental ₹4,000 crore IPO, seeking to ignite its expansion plans and harness the momentum of its current growth trajectory. With an optimistic eye on the future, the company is poised to navigate market fluctuations and continue its upward path. The funds raised will be pivotal in propelling further innovations and initiatives.