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FPIs stage strong comeback in financials with record fortnightly inflows in 2026
Foreign investors bought Indian financials worth over fourteen thousand crore rupees. This marked their highest purchase in financials during the second half of June. Overseas investors became net buyers of Indian equities after significant earlier outflows. Global index rebalancing and value purchases boosted renewed investor appetite for financials. Financial services and infrastructure sectors are expected to remain favored by long-term investors.
Private banks write off nearly half of NPAs in FY26, outpace PSBs
"Private banks utilise these write-offs and provisioning buffers to proactively clean up their balance sheets, while public sector banks generally rely more heavily on aggregate long-term or systemic recovery," said Kuntal Sur, partner and leader for risk consulting, financial services and treasury, at PwC India. "Unsecured retail loans in general have shown deteriorations leading to higher write-offs."
Private banks write off nearly half of NPAs in FY26, outpace PSBs
"Private banks utilise these write-offs and provisioning buffers to proactively clean up their balance sheets, while public sector banks generally rely more heavily on aggregate long-term or systemic recovery," said Kuntal Sur, partner and leader for risk consulting, financial services and treasury, at PwC India. "Unsecured retail loans in general have shown deteriorations leading to higher write-offs."
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BLS E-Services acquires Atyati Technologies for Rs 157 crore
BLS E-Services has acquired Bengaluru-based Atyati Technologies for approximately Rs 157 crore in an all-cash deal. This strategic move aims to bolster BLS E-Services' reach and impact in underserved communities by integrating Atyati's AI-powered banking solutions and extensive network of customer service points. The acquisition is anticipated to drive significant synergies, including network expansion and cost efficiencies, contributing to long-term growth.
Gold prices to stay elevated, volatile; Titan bullish on long-term growth
Gold prices are expected to remain "elevated and volatile" due to geopolitical tensions, Titan said, but expressed optimism about the long-term growth prospects of the jewellery market on favourable demographics and its safe-haven appeal. Despite these challenges, the "outlook in India remains positive" due to favourable demographics and the continued relevance of jewellery as a store of value; however, "short-term demand fluctuations may persist", Titan said in its annual report. "Gold prices are expected to remain elevated and volatile, given ongoing geopolitical developments and global conflicts leading to macroeconomic uncertainties," said Titan, a JV between Tata and the Tamil Nadu government. The Tata group-managed firm also said these macroeconomic uncertainties arising from geopolitical developments could lead to shifts in demand patterns across customer segments. "In this environment, there could be shifts in demand segments and the Division will continue to prioritise mar
Aswath Damodaran predicts this for the future of AI: The next Amazon won't be Nvidia or OpenAI
Damodaran believes AI will neither drastically eliminate jobs nor be a fleeting trend. He predicts it will enhance productivity while replacing certain roles. For investors, the lesson is that potential long-term AI winners might not yet be obvious, as seen in past technology revolutions.
Titan expects gold prices to stay elevated, volatile amid global tensions
Titan anticipates elevated and volatile gold prices due to global geopolitical tensions, impacting short-term jewellery demand. However, the company remains optimistic about India's long-term jewellery market growth, driven by favourable demographics and gold's appeal as a safe asset. Despite challenges like US tariffs and volatile gold prices, Titan achieved a landmark Rs 75,000 crore revenue in FY26, with its jewellery division contributing significantly.
Food inflation shaped household choices; long-term growth potential intact: Nestle chairman
Nestle India's Chairman highlighted how food inflation reshaped consumer choices, impacting pack sizes and purchase habits in FY26. Despite uneven demand and rising commodity costs, the company reported a significant revenue jump of 22.6% for the January-March 2026 quarter. Nestle India is now a global leader for Maggi and KitKat, emphasizing agility and consumer closeness for future growth.
Waterways Leisure Tourism shares hit 10% upper circuit for second straight day. Newly listed stock nears its issue price
Waterways Leisure Tourism share price surged to the upper circuit for the second session on 3 July, following a weak stock market debut. Analysts suggest sustained buying interest indicates a potential long-term opportunity, despite the stock's volatility and high P/E ratio.
Vedanta Power, Iron & Steel and Oil & Gas shares crash up to 8%. What’s triggering the selloff?
Vedanta shares saw profit-taking after a strong rally in newly demerged entities, with most segments falling up to 8% over 14 sessions. Vedanta Aluminium Metal outperformed and gained 2%, drawing bullish calls from brokers including Emkay and Citi, which see strong upside potential driven by global aluminium demand, cost efficiencies, and improving leverage, making it the preferred long-term pick.
Rajesh Palviya of Axis Sec suggests Five-Star Business, Apollo Tyres, Exide Industries shares to buy today
Sensex and Nifty 50 surged on Friday, driven by IT stocks amid optimism from softer US jobs data. Nifty 50 rose 0.83% to 24,375.65, with 15 of 16 sectoral indices in the green, reflecting positive market sentiment despite ongoing global uncertainties.