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AB Group reaffirms bet on Voda Idea with ₹4,730 Cr infusion
Vodafone Idea shareholders approved a ₹4,730-crore investment from the Aditya Birla Group via preferential allotment of warrants, increasing AB Group's stake to around 13%. Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla stated the company's focus now shifts to execution across operations, customer service, and network expansion. This capital infusion will support capital expenditure and loan repayment, reinforcing Vi's financial health.
RBI highlights strong banking sector health, says lenders can withstand severe shocks
In the fiscal year 2025-26, India's financial landscape demonstrated remarkable stability. Both banks and non-bank entities showcased solid balance sheets, reflecting a significant uptick in asset quality and sturdy capital reserves. With gross bad loans hitting their lowest levels in decades, comprehensive stress tests reaffirmed that banks are well-prepared for potential financial adversities.
INR recovers from historic lows as oil pulls back; RBI announces $5 billion US Dollar/INR swap auction to defend rupee
The Indian rupee recovered well in opening trades on Thursday as global investors noted a slight pullback in crude oil prices over the recent comments on a potential final stage of the US-Iran conflict. INR opened at Rs 96.25 per dollar and hit a high of 96.05 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter ended near the next critical level of 96.86, a new historic low. Meanwhile, in a major structural intervention to stabilise domestic financial markets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction. Scheduled to take place next week on Tuesday, May 26, the central banks move is specifically engineered to inject durable, long-term Rupee liquidity into the commercial banking system. The Indian Rupee has faced persistent downward pressure, depreciating significantly against the American greenback in recent weeks due to ongoing global macroeconomic uncertainties and shifting foreign capital flows. By deploying this specialised monetary tool, ...
Aditya Birla Group to invest $500 million in Vodafone Idea as revival signal strengthens
Aditya Birla Group is injecting ₹4,730 crore into Vodafone Idea (Vi) through a preferential allotment, bolstering the telecom operator's financial standing. This capital infusion follows Kumar Mangalam Birla's return as chairman and aims to support Vi's efforts to compete with rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel.
Which sectors saw the biggest FII inflows and outflows in April?
Foreign investors remained net sellers of Indian equities in April, though the pace of outflows eased sharply from March. FIIs turned buyers in sectors such as power, capital goods and metals, while financial services, healthcare, oil & gas and automobiles continued to witness heavy selling pressure amid global uncertainty.
Stocks to Watch for February 26: IRFC, Tata Capital, Lupin, KFin Tech and more
Tata Capital Ltd, IRFC, Lupin, KFin Technologies, Emmvee Photovoltaic Power, and Shaily Engineering Plastics announce key financial and operational updates. Here are few stocks to track ahead of Thursday's trading session.
Stocks to Watch Today: Hindustan Aeronautics, JSW Cement, Affle, Lupin, Greenlam, Greenply, Tata Motors, Natco Pharma, Reva Diamonds in focus on 4 March
Stocks to Watch, 4 March: Stocks like Hindustan Aeronautics, Dabur India, JSW Cement, Affle 3i, Lupin, HDB Financial Services, Mahindra and Mahindra, Greenlam Indusries, Reva Diamonds, Greenply Industries, Cipla, Capri Global Capital, Tata Motors, and Shalby will be in focus on March 4./