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India's IPO pipeline in the second half may touch $40 billion as billion-dollar listings line up: JPMorgan
Abhinav Bharti, Managing Director and Head of India ECM at JPMorgan said the Indian market has sufficient depth to absorb multiple large IPOs simultaneously, while global investor interest remains strong for sizeable IPOs across consumer, consumer tech and healthcare sectors.
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.
Tech volatility weighs on global stocks; oil falls towards four-month low
Global stocks fell as Apple's price hikes rattled tech shares, while oil slid on easing supply fears and gold edged higher on a weaker US dollar
Kospi steadies after selloff as emerging-market currencies slip on dollar
Emerging-market assets weakened as a stronger US dollar dampened risk appetite, while South Korean stocks rebounded after a sharp tech-driven selloff
Tech-Led global selloff, Fed rate fears weigh on Indian equities
Indian stock markets experienced their sharpest single-day drop in nearly a month, mirroring a global tech sell-off. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both fell significantly, influenced by a strong US dollar and profit-taking after recent gains. While pharma and healthcare sectors showed resilience, most others, including metals and IT, declined. Market volatility increased, with analysts watching key support levels closely.
INR settles lower amid pessimistic global sentiments
The Indian rupee declined 11 paise to close at 94.74 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday weighed down by a firm greenback and weak domestic markets. However, a decline in global crude oil prices cushioned against a sharper decline in the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.73 against the US dollar and traded in a range of 94.63-94.92 before settling at 94.74 (provisional), down 11 paise from its previous close. Indian stock indices Sensex and the Nifty50 ended notably lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weakness in global markets, FII selling and weak Indian PMI data. Global tech stocks fell amid concerns that AI-driven valuations have become overstretched, triggering heavy selling in the Indian tech space.
RBI move sparks race among banks to raise FCNR(B) deposit rates; smaller lenders offer over 7% on USD deposits
Banks are aggressively increasing interest rates on NRI dollar deposits. This move follows a special RBI dispensation to boost foreign currency inflows. Several lenders are now offering over 7 percent on US dollar FCNR(B) deposits. This initiative is expected to attract significant foreign currency into India. The competition among banks is intensifying to secure these valuable overseas funds.
Asian markets slump after latest escalation between US and Iran leads to oil spike
Asian stocks and tech shares fell after US strikes on Iran, oil rose, the dollar strengthened, defensive S&P 500 sectors gained, and focus turns to the US inflation report
The AI trade trap: Why successful tech stocks are triggering a trillion-dollar market meltdown in Korea, Taiwan
A sharp tech selloff exposed concentration risks in Asian markets, where chip giants such as TSMC, Samsung and SK Hynix dominate benchmarks. As their rapid gains pushed portfolio weights beyond risk limits, active fund managers were forced to sell despite strong fundamentals. The unwind triggered market volatility, accelerated fund outflows and intensified the shift from active to passive investing.
Asia markets tumble as tech rout deepens
Asian markets experienced a sharp downturn as the AI rally cooled, with South Korea's KOSPI halting trading after a significant drop. Investors are now weighing the impact of potential Federal Reserve rate hikes and upcoming inflation data. Meanwhile, escalating Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher, while the dollar strengthened against the yen.
Marvell Tech shares soar 23% in premarket trading after Nvidia CEO calls it ‘the next trillion-dollar company’
Marvell Technology shares surged 27% in premarket trading, following predictions of becoming a trillion-dollar company. Year-to-date, shares have risen 158%, boosting market capitalization to nearly $192 billion, amid growing AI demand and strategic investments from Nvidia.
Rupee may weaken towards 98 as oil and US yields pressure EMs: David Hauner of BofA Securities
David Hauner, Head-Global EM Fixed Income Strategy at BofA Securities, remains structurally bullish on emerging markets over the long term despite near-term headwinds. He expects oil prices to ease, the US dollar to weaken and capital flows to gradually return to emerging market assets next year.