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India Inc's cash hoard tops $200 billion in FY26 as companies hold back on expansion
India Inc cash pile tops $200 billion in FY26 as Nifty 500 firms hoard liquidity, led by Reliance Industries, while dividend payouts fall and debt rises modestly
'Bear beneath the barrel': Mirae Asset sees weak demand limiting oil rally
The path of least resistance for Brent over the next two quarters appears skewed to the downside, with Brent prices likely drifting below $90/bbl
INR recovers momentum as local equities rebound; recent oil and dollar spike fades amid signs of easing geopolitical tensions
The Indian rupee recovered momentum to settle higher by around 28 paise at Rs 95.31 per dollar on Tuesday, supported by retreating international oil prices and small pullback in dollar overseas. Meanwhile, local equities also rebounded from two-month lows as a halt in hostilities between Israel and Iran boosted hopes that peace negotiations could move forward. Geopolitical tensions eased somewhat, the dollar weakened and Brent crude futures fell below $93 a barrel as Israel and Iran agreed to halt attacks against each other following a series of mutual attacks from Sunday night, which marked the most serious escalation since the ceasefire in April. The BSE Sensex settled 394.50 points (0.54%) higher at 73,918.76, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 119.10 points (0.52%) to close at 23,242.10.
Banks power Nifty above 23,200 as RBI swap measures lift sentiment
Key equity benchmarks rebounded on Tuesday, supported by lower crude oil prices, positive global cues and strong gains in banking stocks. Brent crude slipped below $93 per barrel as tensions between Israel and Iran eased, helping alleviate concerns over inflation and India's import bill.
Sensex rises 395 points, Nifty closes above 23,200; broader markets outperform
Indian stock markets closed higher on Tuesday, with Sensex and Nifty posting marginal gains as broader markets surged. The decline in oil prices following a halt in Iran-Israel attacks boosted investor sentiment, though analysts caution that market sentiment remains fragile due to FII outflows and global macro concerns.
Sensex jumps 217 pts; Nifty trades below 23,200 level; VIX tanks 6.12%
The Nifty traded above 23,200 level. PSU Bank, bank and financial services shares advanced while IT, oil & gas and media shares declined.
Sensex jumps over 350 points, Nifty above 23,200 as Iran-Israel halt attacks; what lies ahead?
Indian stock markets opened higher, with Sensex and Nifty recovering losses as Iran and Israel agreed to pause attacks, leading to a drop in oil prices. Renewed optimism was broad-based, with mid and small-cap indices outperforming. A US judge's ruling on H-1B fees offered a mild positive for Indian IT stocks.
Gift Nifty hints at muted start for D-Street; key trading cues for today
Indian benchmark indices experienced a sharp sell-off on June 8, influenced by global market weakness, escalating geopolitical tensions, and rising crude oil prices. Analysts note the Nifty has approached immediate support at 23,000-23,200, a confluence of a bullish gap and retracement level. Foreign portfolio investors were net sellers, while domestic institutional investors bought shares.
Smart money move: Why Groww MF's equity chief is betting on multicap strategies
Anupam Tiwari of Groww Mutual Fund warns of a potential oil shock. He believes a multicap strategy combined with bottom-up investing is suitable for current market conditions. Valuations in mid and small caps have improved, making active stock picking more viable. Tiwari highlights opportunities in financials, industrials, autos, and specialty chemicals.
'Vigilance & flexibility: RBI's message as inflation, crude risks loom'
Looking ahead, investors will continue to track crude oil prices, inflation trends, monsoon developments, and geopolitical events, said Somil Mehta of Mirae Asset Sharekhan
INR depreciates further to one-week low as oil stays elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated further in opening trades on Wednesday as oil prices stay elevated, driving fears of inflationary pressures in future. INR opened at Rs 95.43 per dollar and hit a low of 95.65 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee fell 15 paise to close at 95.34 against the US dollar, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. Local equities continue to stay strained in early trades with BSE Sensex trading at 73,866.45, down by 783.39 points and NSE Nifty 50 trading at 23,247.90, down by 235.65 points.
INR settles lower as global crude oil prices stay elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated 15 paise to close at 95.34 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.16 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday high of 95.03 and a low of 95.37. Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, staging a rebound after four days of losses as investors assessed mixed signals over the status of U.S.-Iran peace talks and awaited upcoming RBI rate decision. The Nifty 50 gained 100.95 points (0.43%) to close at 23,483.55, while the Sensex rose 382.50 points (0.52%) to settle at 74,649.84.