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INR settles higher on positive cues from local equities; Weak greenback supports
The Indian rupee rose 14 paise to settle at 95.33 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday as the greenback weakened but crude oil prices steadied amid intensifying tensions in West Asia. FII outflows and uncertainties over fresh tensions in West Asia weighed on the local unit while positive sentiment in the domestic equity markets provided support. Local shares ended Friday's session on a buoyant note, with firm cues from global markets and TCS' better-than-expected Q1 earnings helping underpin investor sentiment. Fears about a return to full-blow war however subsided after President Donald Trump claimed that Iran wants to "make a deal so badly," but he doesn't know if they're worthy of making a deal. The BSE Sensex climbed 827.57 points (1.08%) to close at 77,569.39, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 244.10 points (1.02%) to settle at 24,206.90.
TCS' next growth phase hinges on AI investments, not just deal momentum
Tata Consultancy Services reported flat dollar revenue and margin contraction in the June quarter. AI revenue shows growth but remains a small part of total earnings. The company paid significant dividends, impacting its ability to invest internally. Sustained order flow and stable attrition offer some long-term hope. TCS needs to balance investor returns with future technology investments.
TCS Q1 Results Live Updates: Stock recovering from day's low ahead of earnings
TCS Q1 Results Live Updates: Tata Group giant and India's largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) is set to report its results after market hours on Thursday, July 9. As per a CNBC-TV18 poll, the company's US Dollar revenue is seen flat at $7,611 million, compared to $7,621 million in the March quarter. The stock has declined 35% so far this year and is now trading at 14 times its financial year 2028 estimated price-to-earnings, well below its historical averages. Watch this space for all the LIVE earnings updates from TCS.
Rupee opens 7 paise higher at 95.33 against US dollar
The Indian rupee opened higher at 95.33 against the US dollar amid gains in Asian currencies, but remains weak after recent declines. Persistent dollar demand and expectations of US interest rate hikes pressure the rupee, despite rebound support from lower crude prices and RBI measures.
Gold prices slip ₹150, silver declines ₹5,000 amid weak global cues
Gold prices slipped Rs 150 to Rs 1,50,650 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, and silver dropped Rs 5,000, as a sluggish global trend and a firm US dollar prompted traders to trim positions in precious metals. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,50,800 per 10 grams in the preceding session. Silver snapped its four-day rally, declining Rs 5,000 to Rs 2,40,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 2,45,000 per kg, according to local dealers. Traders said the market remained range-bound as investors balanced lingering geopolitical risks in West Asia against a stronger greenback and expectations surrounding the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy. "Gold prices experienced a slight decline in the domestic markets on Monday, as investors navigated the complex landscape of Washington-Tehran relations while awaiting key inflation data from the US," said Gaurav Garg, Research Analyst at Lemonn Markets Desk. In the ...
DXY holds steady around 101 mark; investors brace for US jobs report
The dollar index is holding steady on Thursday with all focus on June jobs report for fresh insights into labor market conditions and greater clarity on the Federal Reserves policy outlook. Data released on Wednesday showed private-sector hiring in the US slowed more than expected last month. The dollar index that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies is quoting at 101.08, down marginally on the day. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh firmly reiterated the central bank's absolute commitment to its 2% inflation target and maintained strict political independence during his speech at the European Central Bank (ECB) Forum although he declined to give any signal as to what the central bank may do at its meeting later this month.
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.
KPIT Tech says Q2 revenue will be same as Q1; Stock falls 15% after warning, JPM downgrade
Along with the drop in US Dollar revenue, KPIT Tech also expects its Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA), and net profit margins to decline on a sequential basis, along with a limited room for cost optimization in the near-term.
Nagarro Shares Jump 92% In Xetra Pre-Market After Persistent's Takeover Bid; Deal Risks Remain In Focus
According to NDTV Profit Research, one of the biggest concerns is Nagarro's slower growth profile. The company has delivered a three-year revenue CAGR of around 5%, compared with Persistent's 15-18% dollar revenue growth.
US dollar set to log highest monthly gain in one-year. US-Iran war, job data in focus
The US dollar is set for its largest monthly gain in a year, rising 2.5% in June due to safe-haven demand amid US-Iran tensions and Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. The euro, sterling, and Australian dollar are all facing declines as market uncertainties grow.
Persistent Systems announces business combination agreement with Nagarro
Persistent Systems to acquire Nagarro SE for EUR 81 per share, forming Persistent - Nagarro Group, a 2.9 billion dollar AI-led digital engineering firm, deal closing by early 2027
Aswath Damodaran's warning on trillion-dollar fight over SpaceX and OpenAI in world's most powerful stock index
NYU professor Aswath Damodaran has cautioned that the rush to include newly listed giants such as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic in the S&P 500 could reshape passive investing. While these firms may quickly become some of the market’s largest companies, Damodaran argues they could still be loss-making, have evolving business models and governance concerns a year after listing.