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The $1 trillion AI 'arms race' is fueling a hidden supercycle and it's not just chips
DBS Bank says the global AI arms race is driving a multi-year capex supercycle extending beyond semiconductors into energy, networking, infrastructure and data centres. The bank expects AI spending, sovereign AI investments and rising power demand to create new investment opportunities while reshaping portfolio allocation amid persistent inflation and geopolitical risks.
Persistent's Nagarro deal could be a near-term pain for long-term gain
Persistent Systems is acquiring Nagarro SE for $1.3 billion, aiming for European expansion and reduced US market reliance. While strategically beneficial long-term, the deal, funded by debt, faces short-term pressure due to Nagarro's decelerating growth and a high acquisition price. Persistent must now focus on boosting combined revenue without sacrificing profitability, a key challenge ahead.
Global Market: BOJ policymakers push for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mount
The Bank of Japan is growing more concerned about persistent inflation, with some policymakers advocating faster interest rate hikes after raising the policy rate to 1%, the highest in 31 years. Officials cited rising cost pressures from a weak yen, high energy prices and strong AI-driven demand, with some members suggesting rates may need to move closer to a neutral level of around 2% through gradual but more frequent increases.
7 most valued firms' mcap eroded ₹1.25 trn last week, RIL took biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 1.25 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 532.4 points, or 0.71 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 181.05 points, or 0.76 per cent. "Persistent FII selling remained the key drag on market sentiment despite supportive developments such as cooling crude oil prices and a recovery in the rupee against the US dollar. Concerns regarding the pace of monsoon advancement also weighed on investor confidence," Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India were the gainers. The market valuation of ...
Broader markets crash! Physicswallah, Coforge, other small & midcap stocks tumble up to 6%. Do you own?
Indian smallcap and midcap stocks plummeted on Wednesday due to persistent FII selling, a weakening rupee, and global factors. IT stocks, which had surged previously, saw a sharp selloff, with major players like TCS and Infosys dropping significantly. Analysts point to energy shocks and current account deficit concerns impacting market sentiment.
Gold, silver may remain rangebound as US-Iran talks near key stage
Gold prices are likely to remain range-bound in the coming week as traders await more clarity on the evolving US-Iran negotiations, while silver is expected to retain a positive bias amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty and elevated energy rates, analysts said. Apart from geopolitical developments, investors will also track US housing data, GDP numbers, consumer confidence readings and Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) inflation data for further clues on the Federal Reserve's policy outlook, they added. "Gold price momentum next week looks sideways, while silver still looks positive as focus will again be on the peace negotiations between the US and Iran to end the war," said Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd. Domestic futures markets will remain closed during the morning session on Thursday for Bakri Id. Gold futures rose marginally to close the previous week at Rs 1.58 lakh per 10 grams, while silver edged lower ..
Mcap of 6 most valued firms surges by ₹74,111 cr, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 74,111.57 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark climbed 177.36 points, or 0.23 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains amid a highly volatile and range-bound trading environment. Benchmark indices witnessed sharp intraday swings throughout the week, driven by persistent rupee weakness, mixed global cues, sectoral rotation, and continued uncertainty around inflation and interest rates," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers, while HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. Reliance Industries added Rs 24,696.89 crore, taking its market valuation to Rs 18,33,117.70 ...
INR collapses to new historic lows driven by global conflicts and energy spikes
The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 (provisional) on Tuesday, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026, having tumbled to a historic intraday low of 96.60 against the US dollar. The currency has depreciated 1.5 per cent this month and more than 7 per cent so far this year. Rupee remains vulnerable to rising crude oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Indian equity benchmarks surrendered their early morning gains in a highly volatile trading session to settle marginally lower due to late profit-booking. The BSE Sensex declined 114.19 points (0.15%) to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 31.95 points (0.14%) to finish at 23,618.00.
Mcap of 9 top valued firms erodes by ₹3.12 trn, Reliance biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of nine of the top 10 valued firms eroded by Rs 3.12 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit. Last week, the 30-share BSE Sensex plunged by 2,090.2 points, or 2.7 per cent, while the 50-share NSE Nifty declined 532.65 points, or 2.2 per cent. "Markets ended the week lower, breaking out of their three-week consolidation phase amid lingering geopolitical tensions in West Asia, persistent weakness in the rupee, and rising inflationary concerns," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The sharp rise in crude oil prices above the USD 105-per-barrel mark intensified worries over imported inflation, fiscal stress, and pressure on corporate margins, he said. From the top-10 pack, Bharti Airtel emerged as the only winner. The market valuation of Reliance Industries tumbled Rs 1,34,445.77 crore to Rs 18,08,420.81 crore. State Bank of India's valuation eroded by Rs 52,245.3 crore to Rs 8,88,862.32 crore. The valua
India rupee slips to record low near 96 per USD as energy risks deepen
The Indian rupee hit an all-time low, driven by high oil prices and portfolio outflows straining the economy. Policymakers are considering tax reductions for foreign investors on bonds to attract dollar inflows. Persistent balance of payments deficits and rising wholesale inflation signal ongoing rupee weakness.
Benchmarks snap 4-day losing streak; Nifty settles above 23,400
Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty snapped a four-session losing streak to close higher on Wednesday, aided by value buying in beaten-down stocks. Market recovered from early volatility and profit booking to rebound sharply from intraday lows, with the Nifty settling above the 23,400 mark. Gains were led by metal, consumer durable and energy shares, while IT and auto stocks remained under pressure. However, overall sentiment stayed cautious amid elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign institutional investor outflows, rupee weakness and lingering global inflation concerns. The Indian rupee also touched a fresh intraday record low of 95.80 against the US dollar.