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WeWork India's revenue rises 23% in FY26 as flex workspace demand surges
WeWork India achieved Rs 2,477.4 crore revenue in FY2025-26, a 23.4% increase. The company expanded its footprint to 8.6 million sq ft across 76 centres. Portfolio occupancy reached an all-time high of 86.9%. WeWork India also became net debt negative for the first time. Enterprises drove 77% of core revenue in Q4 FY26. The company is well-positioned for future growth.
GCC boom pushes Hyderabad office rents to all-time high, at par with Bengaluru
Hyderabad's office rentals hit a record high in Q1 2026, nearing Bengaluru's rates due to robust demand from global capability centers and large occupiers. This surge, coupled with no new completions, tightened availability and drove up average rents to Rs 92.2 per sq ft, with Madhapur seeing even higher rates.
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.
INR hits record low beyond 96 per dollar mark during intraday moves
The Indian rupee crashed below the 96/USD mark on Friday before closing at an all-time low of 95.86 (provisional) against the US dollar as elevated crude oil prices and inflation concerns added to the downside pressure on the rupee. Indian shares also reversed early gains to end modestly lower on Friday as Hormuz concerns persisted and the Trump-Xi summit yielded little progress on the war in Iran. The domestic currency has registered over 6 per cent losses so far this year, and in the past six trading sessions, it has depreciated nearly 2 per cent as Iran war risk escalation pushed crude oil prices higher. The dollar index moved northwards after strong US retail sales and stable labour market data reduced expectations of aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts. Global uncertainties, relatively high valuations, and the lack of AI-led investment opportunities have weighed on capital flows.
Rupee sinks to all-time low of 96 against dollar
Rupee hits record low at 96.11 against US dollar, pressured by strong dollar, higher crude oil prices and global risk aversion, outlook hinges on oil and policy.
High costs pull India Inc's foreign borrowing down 51%
The rupee ended fiscal 2026 as the worst performer in Asia against the US losing close to 10% of its value in a year marked by record exits from Indian equities by overseas investors amid a global scramble for dollar-based assets. Opening the financial year at Rs 85.59 per dollar, the rupee ended at Rs 94.83. It has since weakened to an all-time Rs 95.96 per dollar.
Railway Board pulls up zones over poor pace of environmental initiatives, orders fast-track efforts
Indian Railways is pushing for faster execution of environmental projects. The Railway Board has urged all zones to complete these initiatives effectively and on time. This is crucial for achieving the goal of becoming a Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030. A significant fund was allocated last year, but progress has been slow.
Copper Zooms Past $14,000 To Near All-Time High: What's Behind Base Metal Rally?
Supply disruptions from Indonesia to the Middle East, China’s demand rebound and speculative buying have pushed copper close to record highs — even as fears over slowing global growth cap gains.
INR closes at all-time low as global risk aversion resurfaces
The Indian rupee depreciated 35 paise to close at an all-time low of 95.63 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as renewed tension between the US and Iran has led to risk aversion in global markets. Market sentiment remained dominated by fears that the 10-week-old conflict could further tighten global supply, particularly after President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's latest response to a US-backed peace proposal, calling it totally unacceptable. Moreover, market participants interpreted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments over the weekend regarding fuel conservation and lower imports as a subtle acknowledgement that India's trade deficit and balance-of-payments pressures could worsen if crude prices remain elevated for longer. The Sensex tumbled 1,456.04 points (1.92%) to settle at 74,559.24, while the Nifty 50 dropped 436.30 points (1.83%) to end at 23,379.55.
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.
Midcap index scales all-time high despite flat close for benchmarks
Strong domestic participation and improving global risk sentiment lifted midcap stocks to record highs, even as benchmark indices closed largely unchanged
India's retail car sales hit record in April, but Mideast crisis clouds outlook
Indian car sales reached an all-time high in April. Passenger vehicle sales saw a significant jump. This growth was driven by rate cuts, easier financing, and strong demand from rural areas. However, concerns about Middle East tensions and rising fuel prices may affect demand in the coming months. Dealers are monitoring inventory levels and urging caution from manufacturers.