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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd drops for fifth straight session
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is quoting at Rs 1774.1, down 0.81% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 5.41% in last one year as compared to a 5.65% slide in NIFTY and a 11.71% spurt in the Nifty Pharma index.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: A 12% return is a really good job in markets, says HSBC MF CEO Kailash Kulkarni
HSBC Mutual Fund CEO Kailash Kulkarni urged investors to keep return expectations realistic, saying a 12% annual return is a strong outcome in equity markets. Speaking at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit, he highlighted export-led manufacturing as a key long-term opportunity and said AI could empower retail investors through better access to information.
FPIs beat mutual funds by rupee returns despite $27 billion exodus
Despite record outflow of $27 bn or ₹2.4 trillion, foreign portfolio investors' totted a rupee return on assets of 7.7% against MFs' 4.4%, thanks to Nifty outperforming broader markets last year. In dollar terms though their returns lag those of MFs.
Vodafone Idea shares rally 7% to fresh 52-week high despite market crash. What's behind the surge?
Vodafone Idea shares surged nearly 7% to a new 52-week high after ICRA upgraded the telecom operator’s rating and revised its outlook. Investor sentiment was further boosted by lower AGR dues, promoter support from the Aditya Birla Group and Citi removing its ‘High Risk’ tag while maintaining a bullish outlook.
Aditya Birla Group Emerges Front Runner To Buy Shell's Sprng Energy For $1.7 Billion
As part of the process, the Aditya Birla Group will conduct due diligence over the next three to four weeks before deciding on a final agreement.
RBI MPC meeting begins today: Will RBI announce a rate hike as Middle East conflict threatens to drive inflation?
According to wealth management firm DSP Mutual Fund, the central bank is unlikely to announce a rate hike, instead, the bank is likely to follow a step-by-step sequence before pulling the trigger on rates to defend the currency.
INR depreciates further to one-week low as oil stays elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated further in opening trades on Wednesday as oil prices stay elevated, driving fears of inflationary pressures in future. INR opened at Rs 95.43 per dollar and hit a low of 95.65 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee fell 15 paise to close at 95.34 against the US dollar, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. Local equities continue to stay strained in early trades with BSE Sensex trading at 73,866.45, down by 783.39 points and NSE Nifty 50 trading at 23,247.90, down by 235.65 points.
INR settles lower as global crude oil prices stay elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated 15 paise to close at 95.34 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.16 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday high of 95.03 and a low of 95.37. Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, staging a rebound after four days of losses as investors assessed mixed signals over the status of U.S.-Iran peace talks and awaited upcoming RBI rate decision. The Nifty 50 gained 100.95 points (0.43%) to close at 23,483.55, while the Sensex rose 382.50 points (0.52%) to settle at 74,649.84.
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd slips for fifth straight session
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd is quoting at Rs 581.05, down 0.94% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 23.33% in last one year as compared to a 4.38% slide in NIFTY and a 5.12% fall in the Nifty Financial Services index.
Aditya Birla Group seen as front-runner in $1.7-billion-plus deal for Shell’s Sprng Energy: report
Aditya Birla Group has emerged as front runner to buy Shells Indian renewable platform Sprng Energy for over $1.7 billion, edging KKR, though talks remain ongoing and non-binding.
RBI clears Mirae Asset MF to raise stake in Equitas SFB up to 9.5%
The RBI has approved Mirae Asset Mutual Fund to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.5% in Equitas Small Finance Bank. The approval is valid for one year and is subject to compliance with banking and securities regulations.
Forget Equity Research? Radhika Gupta Lists The Real High-Growth Jobs In Finance
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