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Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by ₹1.90 trn, ICICI Bank shines
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank stealing the show, in tandem with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,284.61 points, or 1.73 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 256.2 points, or 1 per cent. "Indian equity markets ended a volatile week on a strong note, snapping a two-week losing streak amid improving global sentiment and supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Investor confidence improved on optimism surrounding a potential USIran peace deal, which raised hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and stabilising energy markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Power finance cos turn to global markets for cheaper funds
Indian power and renewable energy firms are looking abroad for loans. The Reserve Bank of India's new dollar-rupee swap facility has made foreign currency borrowing cheaper. Companies like REC and PFC are planning to raise significant funds through external commercial borrowings. This move is expected to lower borrowing costs for these public sector undertakings.
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Explained: How AI mania has thrown India Inc out of MSCI EM's top 10 and world's top 100 list
Indian companies are no longer in the top 10 of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. A surge in AI stocks has shifted global capital. Taiwan and South Korea's chipmakers now dominate the index. Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank have fallen in global rankings. India's market weight has hit a six-year low. This concentration is driven by strong company growth.
7 most valued firms' mcap eroded ₹1.25 trn last week, RIL took biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 1.25 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 532.4 points, or 0.71 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 181.05 points, or 0.76 per cent. "Persistent FII selling remained the key drag on market sentiment despite supportive developments such as cooling crude oil prices and a recovery in the rupee against the US dollar. Concerns regarding the pace of monsoon advancement also weighed on investor confidence," Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India were the gainers. The market valuation of ...
INR appreciates under Rs 95 per dollar after RBI announces measures to support foreign capital inflows and strengthen forex liquidity
The Indian rupee appreciated 81 paise to close at 94.93 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday after the Reserve Bank announced measures to support foreign capital inflows and strengthen forex liquidity. The announcements in the RBI policy boosted investor sentiments after the apex bank asserted that the country's forex reserves provide a sufficient buffer against external shocks. The Reserve Bank on Friday expectedly kept interest rates unchanged for the second time in a row as it weighed the impact of rising energy prices and supply disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis. The RBI kept its repo rate Steady at 5.25% amid uncertainty owing to US-Iran War. However, it expanded the Fully Accessible Route, or FAR, to include all new 15-year, 30-year and 40-year government security issuances. Due to this, the foreign investors will get wider access to longer-tenor Indian government bonds. This also opens up more room to invest in Indias bond market. The central bank has also ...
Reliance traders said to game plan in case RBI raises rates
Reliance Industries' treasury department is exploring strategies to manage its cash reserves amid potential interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India. Traders are considering shifting funds to short-dated money market instruments, anticipating capital gains as yield spreads are expected to narrow. The company's discussions precede an upcoming RBI rate decision, with markets anticipating potential hawkish measures.
BofA sees FY27 earnings growth slowing to 8.5%; capex outlook stays strong
Amish Shah, Head of India Research at Bank of America Global Research, said higher commodity prices, the West Asia conflict and rising inflation could put pressure on growth and earnings in the first half of FY27. However, he believes the government is unlikely to reduce capital expenditure despite fiscal concerns. Shah also highlighted long-term opportunities in sectors linked to energy security, electric vehicles, defence, AI investments and data centres.
Stock Alert: APSEZ, Infosys, Dhanuka Agritech, Concord Biotech, Mufin Green Finance, Canara Bank
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) handled cargo volumes of 48.3 million metric tonnes (MMT) in May, marking a 16% year-on-year increase, driven by strong growth across key ports and cargo segments. However, the company's logistics business witnessed a decline, with rail volumes falling 19% year-on-year to 48,170 TEUs during the month.
Stocks in news: Alkem Labs, Vedanta, Canara Bank, NHPC, Adani Ports
Markets closed higher on weekly expiry day despite volatility, with Nifty showing signs of recovery but facing resistance around 23,800-24,000. Key stocks like Alkem Labs, Vedanta, Canara Bank, NHPC, and Adani Ports are in focus due to significant corporate developments including block deals, ED visits, capital raising plans, oversubscribed OFS, and strong cargo volumes.
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