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ICICI Pru AMC launches 2 funds; Wealth Company signs up for EGR segment
ICICI Prudential AMC introduced two specialised investment funds with long-short strategies, while The Wealth Company signed up for NSE's Electronic Gold Receipts segment
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.
Indian Rupee Hits Record Low, Pulls Down Sensex and Nifty 50 - Whalesbook
Indian Rupee Hits Record Low, Pulls Down Sensex and Nifty 50Whalesbook
Sensex, Nifty end lower as banking drag offsets IT rally; rupee hits record low - India Today
Sensex, Nifty end lower as banking drag offsets IT rally; rupee hits record lowIndia Today
Prudential to seek 12-18 months window to pare 12% stake in ICICI Prudential Life
Prudential plans to acquire a controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance. This move requires Prudential to reduce its holding in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance. The insurer is expected to request 12 to 18 months from the regulator for this stake dilution. ICICI Bank will maintain majority ownership in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.
Prudential to seek 12-18 months window to pare 12% stake in ICICI Prudential Life
Prudential plans to acquire a controlling stake in Bharti Life Insurance. This move requires Prudential to reduce its holding in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance. The insurer is expected to request 12 to 18 months from the regulator for this stake dilution. ICICI Bank will maintain majority ownership in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.
Why Emkay is seeing Nifty at 29,000 by March 2027 despite oil shock, West Asia tensions
Emkay Global maintains a bullish outlook on Indian equities, projecting the Nifty could reach 29,000 by March 2027, driven by strong domestic growth, earnings recovery and policy support. The brokerage expects markets to navigate near-term volatility from geopolitical tensions & high crude prices. It also warns of macro risks from elevated oil but sees long-term structural growth in Indian equities intact.
Julius Baer keeps India allocation low amid AI, oil concerns
Julius Baer Global CIO Yves Bonzon says AI infrastructure spending by US hyperscalers is the single most important number to watch in markets, and that the upcoming wave of major US IPOs will be a key test of market appetite. He calls India a small, anti-AI and anti-oil allocation for now, warns of risks from the West Asia war, and says the memory chip trade underpinning Korea's rally remains fundamentally intact despite short-term volatility.
Standard Chartered likely to exit ICICI Pru Life bancassurance tie-up; may join Bharti Life Insurance
Sources said the bank currently contributes around 5% to ICICI Prudential Life’s annualised premium equivalent (APE) and about 6% to its retail APE.
Positive cues from GIFT Nifty point to higher opening for D-Street
Markets are expected to remain event-driven with persistent volatility due to elevated crude oil prices, a weakening rupee, rising bond yields, and inflationary concerns. Despite resilient domestic earnings, investors are wary of the second-order impacts on inflation and the RBI's policy. The India VIX rose to 19.63, indicating market fear.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday
Indian indices were subdued with Nifty up 0.03% and Sensex down 0.10%. High volatility (VIX at 19.63) and bearish momentum indicators suggest near-term weakness. Analysts expect Nifty to trade between 23,300–23,800, with resistance near 23,650 and key selling pressure visible.
Market Trading Guide: Buy PB Fintech, GE Shipping on Tuesday for gains up to 12%
Nifty recovered but volatility persists, with resistance at 23,650. Analysts recommend buying PB Fintech (Policybazaar) at Rs 1,749 for an 8% upside and GE Shipping at Rs 1,700 for a 12% upside, citing strong technical breakouts and momentum.