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Dalal Street set for firm start as GIFT Nifty edges higher
Indian markets extended losses for the fourth consecutive session amid escalating US-Iran tensions and global market nervousness. Investors remained risk-averse, leading to sustained selling. Market sentiment is expected to stay fragile until geopolitical clarity emerges and energy prices stabilize.
Indian banks poised for double-digit corporate credit growth on infra, energy, data centre push
Indian banks foresee robust corporate loan growth this fiscal year. Demand is surging from key sectors including renewable energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Major lenders like SBI and Bank of Baroda report strong loan pipelines. This expansion signals a positive outlook for business lending across the country. However, banks face liquidity challenges in sustaining this growth.
Indian Banks poised for double-digit corporate credit growth on infra, energy, data centre push
Indian banks foresee robust corporate loan growth this fiscal year. Demand is surging from key sectors including renewable energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Major lenders like SBI and Bank of Baroda report strong loan pipelines. This expansion signals a positive outlook for business lending across the country. However, banks face liquidity challenges in sustaining this growth.
INR collapses to fresh record low
The Indian rupee is seen collapsing to new record lows against the dollar in opening trades on Tuesday amid rebound in oil prices and dollar index edging higher. US President Donald Trump reportedly said that the ceasefire with Iran was on life support with hopes for a deal with the country fading, triggering a surge in crude oil prices. Market sentiments remained dominated by fears that the 10-week-old conflict could further tighten global supply, particularly after Trump rejected Tehran's latest response to a US-backed peace proposal, calling it totally unacceptable. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.57 against the US dollar and then fell further to an all-time low of 95.63 against the greenback, down 35 paise from its previous close.
Stock Alert: JSW Energy, Heritage Foods, Satin Creditcare, Corona Remedies, Indian Hotels - Business Standard
Stock Alert: JSW Energy, Heritage Foods, Satin Creditcare, Corona Remedies, Indian HotelsBusiness Standard
Supreme Court agrees to hear IEX plea against power market coupling order
The Supreme Court will review the Indian Energy Exchange's challenge to a regulatory order. This order mandates market coupling for power trading. The court refused to halt the implementation of this process. The Indian Energy Exchange argues the order is arbitrary and will harm its market share. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission is now required to respond to the appeal.
BSE launches F&O contracts on Focused IT Index to aid investors
BSE on Monday launched futures and options (F&O) contracts on the BSE Focused IT Index, becoming the only stock exchange in the country to offer derivatives on an information technology sector benchmark. The BSE Focused IT Index comprises 14 leading Indian technology companies and is designed to provide investors with a focused benchmark for the country's information technology sector, the exchange said in a statement. The launch coincided with National Technology Day and is aimed at offering investors an additional tool to hedge, trade and manage risks linked to the IT sector, which remains sensitive to global economic trends, currency fluctuations and rapid technological changes. On the first day of trading, 172 members participated in the new product, generating a turnover of Rs 148 crore. According to BSE, the IT sector accounts for around 6 per cent of the total market capitalisation of companies listed on the exchange. The sector includes more than 250 listed firms and ...
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday
Indian benchmark indices experienced a significant sell-off on Monday, marking their third consecutive session of decline. The Nifty50 and BSE Sensex both tumbled, led by banking, automobile, and energy sectors amid investor risk aversion. Analysts suggest a weakening trend with immediate support for the Nifty at 23,700.
Q1 fuel losses may eliminate entire fiscal-year earnings of Indian OMCs
Since the war broke out in the Middle East 10 weeks ago, state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have ensured uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel and cooking gas LPG at rates that are way below cost, unlike many global energy systems that imposed rationing or passed through steep price increases.
Stocks to Watch for May 12: JSW Energy, Ather Energy, Indian Hotels, Groww and more
From JSW Energy reporting record EBITDA in the March quarter to Indian Hotels reporting a strong Q4 performance and announcing a dividend of ₹3.25 per share, these are some stocks to watch ahead of Tuesday's trading session.
India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: Centre
India is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy security and ample reserves. This collective effort aims to ease the nation's financial burden from high international crude prices. Prime Minister Modi urges public participation to reduce consumption and protect foreign exchange reserves.
Why is market falling today? Sensex crashes 1,100 points, Nifty below 23,900. 6 key factors
Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Monday. The Sensex and Nifty saw substantial drops, wiping out considerable market capitalization. This decline was triggered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for energy conservation and diminishing prospects for an Iran-US peace deal.