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HDFC Bank MD: Chakraborty's abrupt exit a 'challenging event' that raised governance questions
HDFC Bank MD Sashidhar Jagdishan addressed chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation and governance questions. External law firms reviewed Chakraborty's statement, finding it unsubstantiated by records and interviews. The bank welcomed new chairman Rajiv Kumar, noting his financial sector reform experience. Jagdishan assured shareholders of the bank's commitment to strong corporate governance standards. HDFC Bank continued its upward performance with increased advances and profitability.
Policybazaar ropes in Amitabh Bachchan for insurance awareness movement
Policybazaar has appointed veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador. This move initiates a significant movement for health and term insurance awareness nationwide. The initiative aligns with IRDAI's vision of providing insurance for all Indians by 2047. Bachchan's established image of trust will encourage families to prioritize financial protection. This campaign aims to secure the future of over 140 crore Indians.
The only Nifty IT stock trading with gains for 2026 is now at a 52-week high
This 49% upmove that Oracle Financial Services has seen this year is the second-best performance by the stock in a calendar year since 2012. Shares were up 203% back in 2024.
TCS shares react to Q1 results today; Motilal Oswal projects 15% upside
Motilal Oswal is working with 2.5% and 3.2% organic constant currency growth for TCS for financial year 2027 and 2028 respectively. And therefore, on these assumptions, it sees limited downside to the stock for now.
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.
Tata Steel's India Q1 crude steel output jumps 11% to 5.82 MT
Tata Steel's crude steel production in India rose 11% YoY to 5.82 million tonnes in the first quarter of financial year 2026–27, while deliveries increased 9% to 5.17 million tonnes, driven by higher output at its Jamshedpur and Kalinganagar plants. On a sequential basis, however, production declined 6.4% from 6.22 million tonnes in the March quarter, while deliveries fell 16.5% from 6.19 million tonnes.
Swiggy's foreign shareholding falls below 50%: What it means for investors
Swiggy's foreign shareholding now stands below fifty percent, meeting a key regulatory requirement. This change allows the company to pursue Indian-Owned-and-Controlled Company status under FEMA rules. However, full qualification is not expected until March 2027, after governance changes. Reducing foreign ownership further may impact index weightage for Swiggy. JM Financial maintains a 'Reduce' rating with an unchanged target price.
PC Jeweller jumps 6% after repaying 2 consortium banks; eyes debt-free status by Q2 FY27
PC Jeweller shares climbed 6.5% after the company said it had repaid all outstanding debt owed to two of its 14 consortium banks under a September 2024 settlement agreement. Calling it a key milestone in its turnaround, the jeweller said it expects to clear the remaining debt and achieve debt-free status during the current quarter, strengthening its financial position.
GIFT City partners with Vietnamese financial institutional firm to exchange knowledge and signs multiple MoUs
GIFT City partnered with Vietnam's VIFC-DN to share financial hub development knowledge. This collaboration will focus on financial services and digital innovation. The Indian financial center also signed MoUs with Tata Communications. These agreements aim to boost GIFT City's appeal for global businesses. Additionally, CEPT University will collaborate on research and urban planning initiatives.
Scorching summer puts ACs in the driver's seat for Q1 consumer durables sales: Report
The consumer durable sector anticipates a robust first quarter in fiscal year 2026-2027. Strong summer demand and a favorable base are expected to drive significant sales growth. Room air conditioners are projected to lead this expansion with substantial value increases. Washing machines and televisions will also see healthy growth supported by price adjustments. Despite operational challenges, the sector's financial performance is showing signs of recovery.
Fractal Analytics slides after CFO Ashwath Bhat resigns
Fractal Analytics fell 2.75% to Rs 847.15 after the company announced the resignation of Ashwath Bhat from the position of chief financial officer (CFO) and key managerial personnel (KMP) of the company.
UK Regulator Urged To Curb ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini Influence On Personal Finance Decisions
The review comes as financial regulators around the world grapple with the risks posed by increasingly sophisticated AI systems.