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Kotak to buy Deutsche's India retail, wealth business
Kotak Mahindra Bank is set to acquire Deutsche Bank's retail, private banking, and wealth management operations in India. This significant deal, involving approximately ₹29,000 crore in loans and ₹16,000 crore in deposits, will bring around 150,000 new customers and 1,000 employees to Kotak. The acquisition aims to bolster Kotak's focus on affluent and SME clients, while Deutsche Bank streamlines its global portfolio.
INR settles lower amid risk-averse investor sentiment
The Indian rupee depreciated by 14 paise to close at 94.65 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as a strengthening greenback overseas and risk-averse investor sentiment weighed on the local unit. The dollar index shifted back above 101 mark on Tuesday after a slight pull back below the levels in the previous session. Elevated expectation for a Federal interest rate hike is seen lending consistent support to the greenback. Markets are staying cautious around 101 mark surrounding the United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for June, which will be released on Thursday. Markets will also look forward to resumption of US-Iran peace talks in Doha that could help ease inflation concerns. The rupee briefly slipped to 95.55 against the US dollar as per CCIL data, driven by month-end corporate import demand and lingering risk-off sentiment. However, relatively stable global crude prices and anticipated central bank interventions supported the currency and restricted the ...
Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire Deutsche Bank’s retail banking, private banking and wealth management business in India
Kotak Mahindra Bank is acquiring Deutsche Bank's retail, affluent private banking, and wealth management operations in India. This strategic move, involving approximately Rs 29,000 crore in loans and Rs 16,000 crore in deposits, aims to bolster Kotak's focus on affluent and SME segments. Deutsche Bank is divesting to simplify its business and concentrate on global ultra-high-net-worth clients.
India's youngest self-made billionaire is looking for a room on D-Street
A teenager once pitched ₹30 lakh for a slice of his startup and mostly got no for an answer. That same idea now heads toward the public markets as a global hospitality business, built through coding experiments, budget stays, early failures, and a few investor regrets along the way. What started as a rough bet on fixing travel has turned into a system built on consistency. And as it moves toward listing, it feels less like a victory lap and more like a long “not convinced” finally arriving at its price.
Ola Electric Mobility Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group
Morepen Laboratories Ltd, Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd, Arvind Ltd and Capri Global Capital Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 30 June 2026.
Precious metals under pressure: Check latest gold, silver rates in India and key market factors
MCX gold and silver futures fall as global bullion slides, with US Federal Reserve rate hike expectations and a strong dollar driving sustained bearish pressure.
Asian stocks set for record-breaking quarter; dollar sinks gold and yen
Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's KOSPI remained on track for outsized quarterly gains as easing oil-price concerns improved the global growth outlook, while a stronger dollar pressured gold and yen
AI-led productivity will keep US dollar strong; Fed likely on hold through 2026: Standard Chartered
Steven Englander, Managing Director - Global Head of G10 FX Research, and North American Macro Strategy at Standard Chartered Bank explains why structural factors, not the economic cycle, are driving the US dollar. He discusses the Fed's rate outlook, long-term interest rates, capital flows, emerging markets, India's rupee and what could trigger a sustained decline in the dollar.
Government lifts curbs on petrol, diesel sales at pumps as global oil prices fall
Fuel stations can now freely sell petrol and diesel to all customers. The government has removed restrictions on bulk buyers purchasing fuel at retail pumps, a move effective July 1. This decision follows a significant drop in global oil prices, which has drastically reduced the price difference between bulk and retail fuel rates. Previously, soaring oil prices had led to supply issues at petrol stations.
India lifts curbs on retail sale of petrol, diesel to commercial buyers from July 1
India has removed restrictions on commercial buyers purchasing petrol and diesel from retail outlets, effective July 1. These emergency measures, implemented in June due to Middle East tensions and a price gap, aimed to ensure equitable supply and prevent hoarding. With global energy trade stabilizing, commercial users like transport operators can now buy fuel without daily limits, restoring normal access to retail pumps.
Rupee opens 5 paise higher at 94.35 against US dollar
The Indian rupee strengthened to 94.35 against the US dollar, supported by lower oil prices despite potential global risks. Analysts suggest the rupee may trade within the 94-95 range, with strong capital inflows providing some buffer against a firm US dollar.
Pearl Global Industries - Goldman Sachs’ India bets: 8 stocks rally up to 85% in CY26; one new addition - The Economic Times
Pearl Global Industries - Goldman Sachs’ India bets: 8 stocks rally up to 85% in CY26; one new additionThe Economic Times