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Rupee posts biggest one-day fall in over three weeks amid stronger dollar
The rupee weakened 59 paise against the US dollar as broad dollar strength, weaker Asian currencies, importer demand and foreign portfolio outflows weighed on sentiment
SBI boosts AI-powered banking with new digital journeys for retail, corporate customers
The announcements span SBI's YONO platform, introducing new customer journeys, AI-driven capabilities and industry-first features that simplify banking, empower businesses and promote financial and sustainability wellness, the bank said in a statement.
V2 Retail Q1 revenue jumps 58%; adds 57 stores
V2 Retail Q1 FY27 standalone revenue rose 58 percent to 997 crore, SSSG up 7.5 percent, 57 new stores opened, network at 381 stores, shares gained over 5 percent
Edelweiss AMC crosses ₹1 trn milestone in equity assets under management
The asset manager attributed the milestone to consistent fund performance, wider distribution and sustained retail participation through systematic investment plans across market cycles
INR slumps back beyond Rs 95 per dollar mark as dollar stays firm; positive local equities cap downside
The Indian rupee depreciated 67 paise to close near a three-week low of 95.23 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as a strengthening dollar index weighed on emerging market currencies. The USD/INR pair witnessed significant pressure due to the strengthening of the American currency in the overseas market, persistent capital outflows, and broader Asian currency weakness. Moreover, market sentiment turned highly cautious, following the breach of the psychological level of 95.00. Local equities also rebounded driven by positive global cues, a drop in crude oil prices, and easing geopolitical tensions. The NSE Nifty 50 gained 140.10 points (0.59%) to close at 24,005.85, while the BSE Sensex climbed 443.97 points (0.58%) to settle at 76,922.64.
Retail leasing jumps 18% YoY in Q2 despite supply crunch: Cushman & Wakefield
India's retail real estate market is booming, with leasing up significantly quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year. Despite limited new mall supply, retailers are actively leasing space, especially in organized formats and established high streets. This strong demand is leading to tighter vacancies and rising rentals, with fashion and F&B sectors showing particular strength. Future supply additions are expected to ease constraints.
Rupee Slides 67 Paise To Close At 95.23 Against US Dollar As Greenback Strengthens
On Tuesday, the rupee had depreciated by 5 paise to close at 94.56 against the US dollar.
Markets rebound sharply as GST collections stay strong and crude oil eases
On the macro front, Indias gross GST collections rose 13.9% year-on-year to Rs 1.95 lakh crore in June, signalling sustained strength in domestic demand and healthy external trade. However, the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI eased to 54.2 in June from 55.0 in May, indicating a moderation in factory activity, though it remained comfortably in expansion territory. Meanwhile, the rupee weakened against the U.S. dollar during the session.
Japanese Yen sinks to weakest level since 1986: 3 reasons behind the historic slide
The yen has reached its lowest point against the US dollar in almost 40 years, prompting worries of intervention from Japanese authorities. The decline is fueled by a strong dollar, expectations of US rate hikes, and growing bearish bets on the yen, despite Japan's recent economic improvements.
Metro Rail Safety Commissioner asks BMRCL to probe after MP Surya flags repeated service disruptions
Metro safety chief has ordered Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) to investigate three years of service disruptions following a complaint by MP Tejasvi Surya. The directive mandates a report on corrective measures for incidents like the recent June 23rd failure caused by a Current Collector Device fault. Surya emphasized passenger safety as paramount, urging the state government to address systemic issues impacting commuter confidence and reliability.
Bitcoin slides to lowest level in 21-months amid rate hike as US dollar strengthens
"Hawkish comments by US Federal Reserve policymakers are fueling expectations for higher rates, encouraging capital away from assets like cryptocurrencies that don't pay a yield. Investors pulled more than $4 billion from US-listed Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in June, the most since they launched two years ago."
Escorts Kubota tractor sales up 19.1% at 13,695 units in June
Escorts Kubota reported a 19.1% surge in total tractor sales for June 2026, reaching 13,695 units compared to the previous year. Domestic sales climbed 19.8%, while exports saw a 4.4% increase. Despite a delayed monsoon impacting Kharif sowing, improved wholesale and retail performance fueled this growth. The company remains watchful of monsoon progress and El Nino's effects on rural sentiment and future growth.