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Indian Overseas Bank approves ₹5,000 crore fund raise via FPO, QIP, rights issue
Shares of Indian Overseas Bank ended at ₹33.77, up by ₹0.37, or 1.11%, on the BSE.
INR rebounds well from historic lows as oil retreats from elevated levels; geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity to cap upside
The Indian rupee rebounded 49 paise from its all-time closing low to settle at 96.37 against the US dollar on Thursday after crude oil prices retreated from elevated levels amid signs of easing geopolitical friction, alongside likely central bank intervention. Rupee had gained after the recent geopolitical developments, but investors are still gauging the geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity in the background. The one-year forward market rate for the rupee touched the crucial 100/USD mark on Wednesday, indicating that currency markets are pricing in a weakening bias for the USD/INR pair over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, The Nifty 50 settled at 23,654.70 (down 4.30 points or 0.02%), while the BSE Sensex closed at 75,183.36 (down 135.03 points or 0.18%). The dollar index rose above 99.2 on Thursday, approaching again April-highs, as markets continued to track developments in the Middle East.
INR recovers from historic lows as oil pulls back; RBI announces $5 billion US Dollar/INR swap auction to defend rupee
The Indian rupee recovered well in opening trades on Thursday as global investors noted a slight pullback in crude oil prices over the recent comments on a potential final stage of the US-Iran conflict. INR opened at Rs 96.25 per dollar and hit a high of 96.05 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter ended near the next critical level of 96.86, a new historic low. Meanwhile, in a major structural intervention to stabilise domestic financial markets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction. Scheduled to take place next week on Tuesday, May 26, the central banks move is specifically engineered to inject durable, long-term Rupee liquidity into the commercial banking system. The Indian Rupee has faced persistent downward pressure, depreciating significantly against the American greenback in recent weeks due to ongoing global macroeconomic uncertainties and shifting foreign capital flows. By deploying this specialised monetary tool, ...
Five Stocks To Buy: IOC, Hitachi Energy, Bajaj Auto And More | May 21, 2026
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Indian govt set for record ₹3 trillion dividend from RBI to cushion US-Iran war shock: Report
The Reserve Bank of India’s board will meet Friday to approve the dividend, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified as the information is not public. The central bank didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
Stocks to buy: Sagar Doshi suggests Varun Beverages, Max Healthcare, Page Industries shares to buy
The Indian stock market saw a marginal rise amid optimism over a potential nuclear deal with Iran. Nifty 50 advanced 0.11%, and the BSE Sensex increased by 0.17%. Despite this, Bank Nifty fell nearly 200 points, while analysts suggested specific stocks to buy.
Nifty Bank falls 500 points as PNB, Canara Bank, SBI, other stocks decline up to 3%. What lies ahead?
Indian bank stocks tumbled, dragging the Nifty Bank index down as a weakening rupee and rising global bond yields soured market sentiment. Several major banks saw significant declines, with analysts pointing to key technical levels. The rupee hit an all-time low against the dollar, exacerbating concerns for the financial sector.
Axis Bank Ltd stock (INE238A01034): recent earnings, capital plans and growth drivers in Indian bank - AD HOC NEWS
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Reliance Industries, TCS, HDFC Bank among 10 companies with highest FII selling in Q4. Do you own any?
Foreign institutional investors have sold $53 billion worth of Indian equities since late 2024, with HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bharti Airtel among stocks witnessing the heaviest FII outflows.
Finance Ministry clears Emirates NBD’s RBL Bank acquisition
Emirates NBD has received the Government of India’s approval to acquire up to a 74% stake in RBL Bank, marking a key milestone for one of the largest foreign investments in an Indian lender.
NBCC India secures ₹52 crore work orders from Indian Overseas Bank, Health Ministry
Shares of NBCC (India) Ltd ended at ₹93.94, down by ₹1.53, or 1.60%, on the BSE
Sensex rises over 300 points, Nifty above 23,700 even as rupee declines, oil prices rise
Indian stock markets opened higher for the third straight day, with Sensex and Nifty posting modest gains. This positive sentiment was broad-based, with mid and small-cap indices also trading in the green. Nifty IT led sectoral gains, while Nifty PSU Bank saw a decline.