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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.
Sensex tumbles over 1,100 points, Nifty below 23,200. 6 key factors behind today's D-Street rout - The Economic Times
Sensex tumbles over 1,100 points, Nifty below 23,200. 6 key factors behind today's D-Street routThe Economic TimesWhy is stock market down today? BSE Sensex, Nifty50 crash around 1% - top reasons for fallThe Times of IndiaSensex recovers 500 pts from day's low, but still down 0.9%: Three key reasons behind market paring lossesMoneycontrol.com
Alkem Labs shares in focus as Goldman, Morgan Stanley, others purchase stake in Rs 930-crore block deal
Shares of Alkem Laboratories will be in focus after block deals worth around Rs 930 crore saw 17.88 lakh shares traded at Rs 5,200 apiece on Tuesday. Promoter-linked entities offloaded their stake, while domestic mutual funds and foreign institutional investors emerged as key buyers, signalling strong institutional participation. The company also launched semaglutide pre-filled syringes in India.
NHPC OFS subscribed 3.47 times on day 1; govt to exercise full green shoe option
The sale of over 60.27 crore shares, representing a 6% stake at a floor price of ₹71 a share, would fetch about ₹4,200 crore to the exchequer. This will be the third OFS of a PSU in the current fiscal year. Shares of NHPC Ltd ended at ₹72.28, down by ₹4.91, or 6.36%, on the BSE today, June 2.
Excitel shelves $200-million fundraise plans as exit pressure from seed investor subsides
The broadband provider will fund its IPTV expansion through internal cash flows after shutting down underperforming markets to post its first-ever profit in FY26.
Volumes jump at UTI Asset Management Company Ltd counter
UTI Asset Management Company Ltd witnessed volume of 5.66 lakh shares by 10:46 IST on BSE, a 40.52 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 13965 shares
INR extends slump beyond Rs 95 per dollar mark
The Indian rupee extended slump beyond Rs 95 per dollar mark on Tuesday as oil prices shot up late yesterday amid stalled talks between US and Iran reigniting fears of oil supply disruption. Crude oil prices surged following reports from Iran's news agency indicating that Tehran has halted indirect negotiations with the United States. INR opened at Rs 95.16 per dollar and hit a low of 95.18 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter settled at 95.19. Meanwhile, the Indian stock market is extending its losses today, tracking weak global cues and Middle East tensions. The BSE Sensex dropped by over 440 points in early trade, slipping into the 74,200 range, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell beneath the 23,250 mark.
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
File image of Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD and CEO Radhika Gupta
Midcaps in a sweet spot? Why Nippon India’s Rupesh Patel sees a valuation correction despite new index peaks
Nippon India Mutual Fund's Rupesh Patel remains constructive on midcaps despite concerns over valuations, citing resilient earnings growth and improved valuation comfort after a prolonged time correction. He favours financials, consumer discretionary and select industrials, while emphasising a bottom-up stock-picking approach to navigate geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties.
Bond market at a turning point! Axis Mutual Fund says bond investors should buy, not panic
Axis MF cautions that aggressive rate hikes won't address INR depreciation and may harm India's growth. They recommend a neutral-to-slightly long duration stance over three months, adjusting based on RBI policy and crude prices, while advising gradual exposure to fixed-income assets.