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KPIT Tech shares hit by downgrades, target price cuts. What JPMorgan and other brokerages said
KPIT Technologies shares plunged after the company issued a weak preliminary Q1 FY27 business update, prompting several brokerages, including JPMorgan and JM Financial, to downgrade the stock and cut target prices. While analysts remain optimistic about the company's long-term prospects, they expect near-term earnings and growth to remain under pressure.
India's external financial position improves in FY2025-26
At the end of March 2026, net claims of non-residents on India declined by US$ 52.4 billion to US$ 209.9 billion during the January-March quarter. The improvement was driven by a US$ 40.1 billion decline in foreign-owned assets in India and a US$ 12.3 billion increase in Indian residents overseas financial assets. Exchange rate movements also affected the value of liabilities in US dollar terms.
ZF Commercial Vehicle slides as CFO resigns
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India fell 1.86% to Rs 2,514 after the company said its chief financial officer (CFO) & key managerial personnel (KMP), Sweta Agarwal, has resigned effective from the close of business hours on 30 June 2026.
Debt serviceability of corporate sector continues to improve, RBI notes in FSR report
Debt serviceability of corporate sector, as measured by the interest coverage ratio (ICR), a key indicator of corporate sector vulnerability, has continued to improve, RBI noted in its financial stability report. Supported by a stronger sequential increase in gross profits relative to interest expenses, the ICR rose to 6.5 in Q4:2025-26. However, at the aggregate level, the share of vulnerable firms (ICR < 1) increased during the quarter while the debt service ratio remained below the long-term average. Strong balance sheets of the non-financial corporate sector, along with those of financial institutions, have been a key pillar of domestic financial stability, the report noted. The private non-financial corporate sector maintained robust performance in Q4:202526, supported by higher sales growth and stable operating margins.
Indian financial system remains resilient as Bank NPA's at multi-decadal low of 1.8%: RBI FSR report
The Reserve Bank on Tuesday said Indian financial system remains resilient, underpinned by strong bank and non-bank balance sheets, as gross non-performing assets of banks have touched a multi-decadal low of 1.8 per cent at end-March 2026. The Indian banking sector continued to remain robust with adequate capital and liquidity buffers, and steady improvement in asset quality, the financial stability report stated. Macro stress test results showed that SCBs aggregate capital levels will continue to remain above the regulatory minimum, even under adverse stress scenarios. The NBFC sector remained robust with an improvement in asset quality alongside healthy capital and profitability ratios. Interconnectedness among different categories of financial entities, in terms of outstanding bilateral exposures, continued to grow. Despite repeated shocks, the global financial system has thus far demonstrated notable resilience, with markets remaining orderly after an initial bout of volatility ..
Reliance Power shares soar 18%, snap 4-day losing streak. What’s triggering the sharp surge?
Reliance Power shares rose sharply on Wednesday, snapping a four-day losing streak after the company announced plans to expand into artificial intelligence and technology-driven businesses through its subsidiaries. The company renamed four subsidiaries to reflect the AI-focused strategy, boosting investor sentiment despite weak recent financial performance.
Disney pumps Rs 123 crore into JioStar India in fresh FDI
Walt Disney's Star Group injected Rs 123 crore into JioStar India via FDI, bolstering the Reliance-Disney joint venture. This follows substantial prior investments by Disney, totaling Rs 3,847 crore in the current fiscal year. Despite reporting equity losses from the venture, Disney's continued financial commitment highlights its strategic interest in the Indian media landscape. The information and broadcasting sector saw significant FDI inflows during the quarter.
HUDCO Q1 Update: Loans sanctioned nearly double, disbursements up 28%; Stock up 2%
HUDCO has seen a sharp shift towards urban infrastructure financing, which now forms nearly 74% of the total loan book at the end of the previous financial year.
AI jitters give Indian IPOs a moment to shine - Financial Times
AI jitters give Indian IPOs a moment to shineFinancial Times
AI jitters give Indian IPOs a moment to shine - Financial Times
AI jitters give Indian IPOs a moment to shineFinancial Times
Trump's 2025 Finances: Heavy Crypto Wallets, Stock Sell-Off Ahead Of Tariffs, And Hotel Deals Across The Gulf
Donald Trump's annual financial disclosure runs through crypto wallets, individual stock trades with specific dates, licensing deals in the Middle East and South Asia, and a stablecoin business.
