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Dipan Mehta picks Coforge, Persistent and Happiest Minds for the AI era
Dipan Mehta, Director at Elixir Equities, said new-age IT firms such as Happiest Minds, Persistent Systems and Coforge are well placed to benefit from the AI-led disruption in technology services. He also favoured diversified NBFCs over banks and highlighted opportunities in mining companies like NMDC and Hindustan Copper. However, he cautioned that elevated crude oil prices and the ongoing Iran conflict could weigh on India's economic growth and market sentiment. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Wipro Consumer Care Ventures eyes fund bets to widen startup reach in India and Southeast Asia
The venture firm plans to write larger cheques of up to ₹30 crore from its new corpus while diversifying into pet care, appliances, and packaged foods.
PB Fintech sees Rs 665 crore block deal as founders pare stake; Goldman among other top funds buy
PB Fintech founders Yashish Dahiya and Alok Bansal sold 38 lakh shares worth Rs 665 crore in a block deal. The shares were purchased by various institutional investors, including Goldman Sachs and Tata Mutual Fund, following the company's recent performance.
Stock markets decline for 2nd day on selling in oil, gas, banking shares
Stock markets closed lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it hit a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, gyrating 476.47 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 6.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to end at 23,907.15. Sensex had dropped by 479.26 points and Nifty by 118 points on Tuesday. Financials, oil & gas, IT and private banking shares were the major drag while energy, metals, and auto shares advanced, capping the downside. Among 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.63 per cent. Infosys, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were also among the major laggards. Power Grid, Eternal, NTPC and Tata Steel were the major ...
Sebi may allow third-party payments in mutual funds, ease transaction norms
The proposal marks a departure from current regulations that require that all mutual fund transactions must happen with the investor’s verified bank accounts, to enable maintenance of a digital trail.
Banks seek RBI relief on InvIT lending rules, warn 3-yr track record rule may slow infra monetisation & fresh funding
Banks have asked the Reserve Bank of India to relax new lending rules for Infrastructure Investment Trusts. The proposed three-year operational track record requirement could delay infrastructure monetisation and new project funding. Lenders prefer asset quality over trust age for financing eligibility. This change aims to ensure smoother fund recycling and attract global investors for new infrastructure projects.
INR collapses to new historic lows driven by global conflicts and energy spikes
The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 (provisional) on Tuesday, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026, having tumbled to a historic intraday low of 96.60 against the US dollar. The currency has depreciated 1.5 per cent this month and more than 7 per cent so far this year. Rupee remains vulnerable to rising crude oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Indian equity benchmarks surrendered their early morning gains in a highly volatile trading session to settle marginally lower due to late profit-booking. The BSE Sensex declined 114.19 points (0.15%) to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 31.95 points (0.14%) to finish at 23,618.00.
Why 10 stocks suffered massive Rs 17,000 crore mutual fund selloff in April
Mutual funds aggressively booked profits in April, offloading an estimated Rs 17,000 crore from 10 major stocks like HDFC Bank and Wipro. This strategic sell-off occurred amid concerns over earnings risks, geopolitical uncertainty, and stretched valuations, even as many of these stocks saw significant rallies.
Max Estates targets Rs 1,200 crore revenue from the next phase of Gurugram project
Max Estates aims for Rs 1,200 crore revenue from its new project, The Terraces, in Gurugram. This development is part of Estate 361, a large project designed for all age groups. The Terraces offers residences starting at Rs 2.4 crore. The project emphasizes sustainability and includes amenities for hybrid workers.
Gold-Silver ratio falls below 55. What does it signal about gold and silver prices? Which precious metal should you buy
The gold-silver ratio has fallen below 55 amid volatility in precious metals. Silver's recent rally contrasts with gold's record prices, prompting investors to reassess their positions. Tata Mutual Fund expects the ratio to rise towards 68, driven by demand for gold amid geopolitical tensions.
KPIT Tech to Eternal - Jay Thakkar suggests 3 stocks to buy or sell for short-term in F&O segment
The Indian stock market is set for a muted start, with GIFT Nifty trading at 23,431. The Sensex and Nifty 50 have declined for four consecutive sessions, driven by rising crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows, indicating a negative short-term trend.
Customers have started committing to new product cycles: Tata Technologies MD & CEO
Tata Technologies is ramping up investments in the automotive and industrial arenas, fueled by innovative product cycles that are encouraging customer loyalty. The firm has clinched a major contract for vehicle development and anticipates an impressive double-digit revenue growth this fiscal year.