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Top Gainers & Losers on April 23: Union Bank, Trent, Havells, Ashok Leyland, OLA, Canara Bank among top losers
The Indian stock market faced significant declines on April 23 due to rising geopolitical tensions and high crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 fell 0.86%, while the S&P BSE Sensex dropped 1.12%. Sectoral losses were led by Nifty Auto, which fell 2.28%.
Finance ministry to meet bank CEOs on Anthropic ‘Mythos’ cyber risk
Indian bank leaders will meet the finance minister today. They will discuss protecting the nation's payment system. The focus is on cyber threats from a new AI model called Mythos. Banks are seen as vulnerable due to their interconnected IT platforms. This meeting follows reports of unauthorized access to the AI model. Global regulators are also discussing these potential risks.
Stock market crash: Will the Nifty 50 sustain above 24K? These three bank stocks hold key
On April 22, Indian stock markets fell sharply, with the Sensex losing 831 points and Nifty 50 dropping 224 points. The decline was driven by IT and banking sectors amid global uncertainties, including the U.S.–Iran conflict and fluctuating crude oil prices, causing cautious investor sentiment.
RBI in talks with global regulators, banks to review Mythos risks, sources say
India's central bank is actively engaging with global counterparts and local institutions to assess potential cybersecurity threats from Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos. The Reserve Bank of India is exploring safeguards and may seek direct access to the AI to identify vulnerabilities, emphasizing data localization for Indian customer information.
Warner Chappell Music launches direct publishing operations in India; Jay Mehta to lead unified WMG strategy
Warner Chappell Music has launched direct operations in India, shifting from sub-publishing to a full-scale local presence. This move aims to provide Indian songwriters enhanced access to WCM's global network and rights management systems amidst India's rapidly expanding music economy. Jay Mehta will lead the new division, overseeing both recorded music and publishing across India and neighboring South Asian markets.
India can handle oil at current levels; financials may recover: Allspring’s Prashant Paroda
As geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz show signs of easing, Prashant Paroda, Portfolio Manager – Emerging Markets at Allspring Global Investments, believes markets are already factoring in a resolution. He adds that while Indian financials initially took a hit, recent earnings from HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are in line with expectations, and stable loan growth could support a gradual recovery in the sector.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 16: GMDC, Netweb Tech, Adani Power, Sonata Software, YES Bank among top gainers
On April 16, the Indian stock market closed with modest losses after a recent rally. The Nifty 50 fell 0.18% while the Sensex dropped 0.21%. Broader markets showed gains, indicating a bullish tone, amid improving sentiment from potential US-Iran negotiations.
Why is the Indian stock market underperforming global peers? 6 key reasons explained
Nifty 50 is down approximately 7% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis. In comparison, the Dow Jones is marginally higher by 0.17%, the Nasdaq has gained over 3%, and the S&P 500 has risen 2.4%. Among Asian peers, Japan’s Nikkei has surged over 14%, while South Korea’s Kospi has rallied more than 43%.
HDFC Bank, SBI to Urban Company: Here's what mutual funds bought and sold the most amid stock market crash in March
The equity funds recorded strong net inflows of ₹40,500 crore last month, up sharply from ₹26,000 crore in February, a 56% increase, even as the Indian stock market's benchmark indices posted their worst monthly fall in six years amid the US-Iran war-led selloff.
HSBC Private Bank slashes India stock exposure to buy gold amid Iran war
HSBC Private Bank has cut its exposure to Indian equities, citing vulnerability to rising oil prices and global uncertainty amid the Iran conflict. The bank shifted allocations towards gold and defensive assets, reflecting caution on emerging Asia. Global peers have echoed concerns over earnings risks and stretched valuations in Indian markets.
Ujjivan SFB shares tank 6% today. Why is the bank stock falling amid a bullish sentiment in Indian stock market? - Mint
Ujjivan SFB shares tank 6% today. Why is the bank stock falling amid a bullish sentiment in Indian stock market?Mint
Ujjivan SFB shares tank 6% today. Why is the bank stock falling amid a bullish sentiment in Indian stock market?
The central bank on Monday rejected Ujjivan SFB's application, citing for universal bank status, citing the need for greater diversification of its loan book. This pushed the bank stock lower despite a strong rise in the Indian stock market.