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Realty stocks extend rally as easing Fed rate concerns boost sentiment
Real estate stocks witnessed broad-based buying on Friday, with the Nifty Realty index climbing 3.13% to 935.30 as improving global sentiment lifted the sector.
Eternal, ICICI Bank & 8 stocks with up to 27% upside. Do you own them?
Revenue growth is expected to remain healthy across segments, with large-, mid-, and small-cap companies likely to report sales growth of 17%, 15%, and 16% YoY, respectively.
Indian Rupee loses momentum as international oil prices and dollar firms up
The Indian rupee lost momentum in opening trades on Wednesday as international oil prices and dollar firmed up following renewed tensions between US and Iran. Reported US air strikes on Iran drove oil prices higher, fueling inflation concerns and reinforcing expectations of interest rate hikes that kept dollar index upbeat. Meanwhile, investors also wait for the minutes of the Federal Reserves June meeting for additional insight into the policy outlook. INR opened at Rs 95.15 per dollar and hit a low of 95.19 so far during the day. Local equities are also seen in negative tracking global peers on concerns that the AI-fueled rally in chipmakers may be losing momentum. The Nifty 50 has fallen below 24,250 while the BSE Sensex has tumbled over 550 points, trading around the 77,60077,800 range. Yesterday, rupee appreciated 48 paise to close at 94.95 against the US dollar, on improved global risk sentiments as higher traffic flows through the Strait of Hormuz reduced supply uncertainties.
TPG acquires Aseem Infrastructure from NIIF with GIC, ICICI backing
Global private equity firm TPG is acquiring a full stake in Aseem Infrastructure Finance, a leading sustainable infrastructure debt financier. Partnering with Singapore's GIC and ICICI Bank, TPG's climate investing platform will take over the company, which has funded significant renewable energy and power transmission projects. Aseem Infrastructure, founded by NIIF, has disbursed over Rs 40,000 crore in loans, contributing to substantial greenhouse gas emission reductions.
Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms surges ₹1 trillion, Airtel top gainer
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance emerging as the biggest gainers, amid a largely positive trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 663.44 points, or 0.86 per cent, and the NSE Nifty rose 214.85 points, or 0.89 per cent. Markets ended the week on a firm footing, supported by resilient domestic macroeconomic indicators, healthy GST collections and improving industrial activity, Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. "Expectations of a more accommodative global monetary policy following softer-than-expected US labour market data further strengthened investor sentiment," he added. The market valuation of Bharti Airtel jumped Rs 36,529.21 crore to Rs 11,63,877.30 crore, the most among the top-10 firms. Bajaj Finance added Rs 33,059.83 crore, taking its valuation to Rs 6,43,141.36 crore. ICICI Bank's valuation surged Rs 16,084.29 crore to Rs
11 largecap stocks with upside potential of up to 50%. Do you own any?
Indian investors are eyeing significant gains as analyst forecasts highlight 11 largecap BSE stocks poised for 25% to 50% growth in the next year. Companies like Swiggy, ICICI Prudential Life, and HDFC Life Insurance are among those with strong 'Buy' ratings and substantial projected upside.
AI Rally Cools: Global Investors Seek Safe Haven, Pivot To Indian Equities
With the artificial intelligence frenzy roiling benchmark gauges from Asia to the US, the NSE Nifty 50 Index is becoming a safe haven of sorts for global investors. In the first half of the year, it moved 1% or more on just about one-third of the days — less than the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and barely more than the S&P 500 Index.
HCL Tech to Infosys, Tech Mahindra: IT stocks extend gains, Nifty IT up 3% today: Is worst over for the battered sector?
IT stocks gained on July 3, propelled by positive global tech trends and reduced fears of an interest rate hike. The Nifty IT index surged nearly 3%, recovering from recent declines, though it remains the worst-performing sector this year, down 30% in H1CY26.
ICICI Pru's S Naren expects moderate market returns, backs gold in diversified portfolios
S Naren, Executive Director and CIO of ICICI Prudential AMC, which managed funds worth $3 billion as of May 31, 2026, said improving macro conditions have strengthened India's outlook but global AI-led capital flows continue to favour overseas markets. Naren reiterated his preference for diversified multi-asset investing over concentrated equity or standalone gold ETF exposure.
INR slumps back beyond Rs 95 per dollar mark as dollar stays firm; positive local equities cap downside
The Indian rupee depreciated 67 paise to close near a three-week low of 95.23 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as a strengthening dollar index weighed on emerging market currencies. The USD/INR pair witnessed significant pressure due to the strengthening of the American currency in the overseas market, persistent capital outflows, and broader Asian currency weakness. Moreover, market sentiment turned highly cautious, following the breach of the psychological level of 95.00. Local equities also rebounded driven by positive global cues, a drop in crude oil prices, and easing geopolitical tensions. The NSE Nifty 50 gained 140.10 points (0.59%) to close at 24,005.85, while the BSE Sensex climbed 443.97 points (0.58%) to settle at 76,922.64.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Live Updates: KPIT Tech extends losses to 15%; Nifty above 23,950
Sensex Today | Stock Market Live Updates: The markets are moving with some level of caution and a positive bias. The Nifty is moving with an uptick of over 50 points, rising towards the 24,000 mark. The Nifty Bank index is largely flat, trading around the 57,500 mark. M&M, Eternal and Nestle India are thetop gainers.
Nifty IT logs worst first half since 2003 as AI fears weigh on sector
The Nifty IT index fell 31 per cent in January-June 2026 as AI disruption, weak global demand and slowing growth weighed on India's information technology sector