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Stocks in news: Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, Vedanta, Maruti Suzuki
Indian markets traded cautiously on Thursday's weekly expiry, with analysts observing a continued tussle for direction in the Nifty. Key companies like Tata Steel, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Vedanta, and Maruti Suzuki are in focus due to significant business updates and regulatory developments.
INR settles lower as prolonged West Asia crisis poses a major risk for India; RBI eyed
The Indian rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at 95.83 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as heightened geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran drove energy volatility and aggressive safe-haven buying. The prolonged West Asia crisis poses a major risk for India, which relies heavily on energy imports. Market participants are now turning their attention to the Reserve Bank of India's MPC rate decision on June 5, as inflation, growth and the rupee are under focus. The six-member MPC, headed by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will announce its decision on June 5. Indian equity benchmarks ended flat but resilient today, recovering from early intraday losses. The NSE Nifty 50 closed marginally higher by 10.95 points (0.05%) at 23,416.55, while the BSE Sensex inched up 13.84 points (0.02%) to finish at 74,360.01. The primary catalysts for the market recovery were breaking news of potential tax concessions for foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and tentative signs of ..
India Launches UPI payments in Cambodia through NPCI-ACLEDA bank partnership
National Payments Corporation of India has officially partnered with ACLEDA Bank to launch Unified Payments Interface (UPI) acceptance in Cambodia. The Ministry of Finance said that the first phase enables millions of Indian travellers to make seamless QR payments at over 4.5 million Cambodian merchants, with a two-way corridor to follow. It said that the in the subsequent phase, the corridor will become fully bi-directional. Cambodian citizens visiting India will soon be able to use their domestic banking and digital payment applications to scan millions of UPI QR codes throughout India. The Ministry said that UPI is accepted in eight countries including Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar and Sri Lanka. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been actively pursuing interlinking of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with fast payment systems of other jurisdictions to promote cross-border payments. These initiatives are aligned with the G20 Roadmap for .
Ipca Laboratories among 5 stocks showing bullish RSI upswing
Five Nifty500 stocks, including Leela Palaces, Eris Lifesciences, Indian Bank, Mankind Pharma, and Ipca Laboratories, showed bullish momentum as their RSI crossed above 50, signaling potential upward price movement.
Trading ideas today: South Indian Bank, Suryoday SFB, Apollo Hospitals
Kunal Kamble of Bonanza has recommended three stocks to buy today - Suryoday Small Finance Bank, South Indian Bank and Apollo Hospitals.
Govt weighs tax cuts to boost foreign bond inflows: Report
India is set to boost foreign investment soon. The government plans to cut taxes on global funds investing in Indian bonds. Ownership limits on certain bonds may also be removed. These measures aim to attract more capital. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to allow unlimited access to some long-term government bonds for overseas investors.
Indian Overseas Bank receives IFSCA approval for branch at GIFT City
The validity of the license is perpetual and subject to such terms and conditions as may be specified by IFSCA.
Rupee opens 7 paise lower at 95.06 against US dollar
The Indian rupee opened at 95.06 against the US dollar, weakened by crude oil price volatility and foreign investor selling. Despite nearly $25 billion in outflows, the rupee has remained stable due to central bank interventions. Market focus now shifts to RBI policy and US-Iran negotiations.
Nearly two-thirds of bank loans now priced below 9% as rate cuts bite
Indian banks are offering more loans at lower interest rates. Almost two-thirds of all bank credit now has rates below 9%. This shift follows a year of aggressive rate cuts. While credit growth is strong, banks' profit margins face pressure. Metropolitan areas and public sector banks lead lending. Agriculture and industrial credit also accelerated. Personal loan growth moderated.
Nearly two-thirds of bank loans now priced below 9% as rate cuts bite
Indian banks are offering more loans at lower interest rates. Almost two-thirds of all bank credit now has rates below 9%. This shift follows a year of aggressive rate cuts. While credit growth is strong, banks' profit margins face pressure. Metropolitan areas and public sector banks lead lending. Agriculture and industrial credit also accelerated. Personal loan growth moderated.
Two out of every three bank loans in India carry interest rates below 9%
Indian banks are witnessing a significant shift as nearly two-thirds of credit now carries sub-9% interest rates, a consequence of aggressive RBI rate cuts. This trend, while fueling robust credit growth across sectors, is pressuring banks' net interest margins. The household sector continues to drive borrowing, with personal loans seeing a notable moderation.
India remains a compelling investment destination, says BofA's Vikram Sahu
Vikram Sahu, India CEO and Country Executive at Bank of America, remains optimistic about the increasing participation of domestic investors in the equity market. He believes that higher incomes, broader access to financial products and a steady shift of household savings towards equities will continue to drive strong inflows into Indian markets over the long term.