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Asia markets tumble as tech rout deepens
Asian markets experienced a sharp downturn as the AI rally cooled, with South Korea's KOSPI halting trading after a significant drop. Investors are now weighing the impact of potential Federal Reserve rate hikes and upcoming inflation data. Meanwhile, escalating Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher, while the dollar strengthened against the yen.
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 ...
Wall Street's Tech Selloff, Bitcoin Drop Test Retail Investor Strength Ahead Of SpaceX IPO
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Goldman Sachs India global centre chief Gunjan Samtani to retire by end of 2026
Gunjan Samtani, co-chairman of Goldman Sachs India and head of its India global center, will retire by year-end after 16 years. Ken Castelino and Balaji Sivasubramanian have been appointed as co-heads to succeed him, overseeing the bank's tech and operations center in India.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: A 12% return is a really good job in markets, says HSBC MF CEO Kailash Kulkarni
HSBC Mutual Fund CEO Kailash Kulkarni urged investors to keep return expectations realistic, saying a 12% annual return is a strong outcome in equity markets. Speaking at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit, he highlighted export-led manufacturing as a key long-term opportunity and said AI could empower retail investors through better access to information.
FPIs beat mutual funds by rupee returns despite $27 billion exodus
Despite record outflow of $27 bn or ₹2.4 trillion, foreign portfolio investors' totted a rupee return on assets of 7.7% against MFs' 4.4%, thanks to Nifty outperforming broader markets last year. In dollar terms though their returns lag those of MFs.
INR depreciates further to one-week low as oil stays elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated further in opening trades on Wednesday as oil prices stay elevated, driving fears of inflationary pressures in future. INR opened at Rs 95.43 per dollar and hit a low of 95.65 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee fell 15 paise to close at 95.34 against the US dollar, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. Local equities continue to stay strained in early trades with BSE Sensex trading at 73,866.45, down by 783.39 points and NSE Nifty 50 trading at 23,247.90, down by 235.65 points.
Marvell Tech shares soar 23% in premarket trading after Nvidia CEO calls it ‘the next trillion-dollar company’
Marvell Technology shares surged 27% in premarket trading, following predictions of becoming a trillion-dollar company. Year-to-date, shares have risen 158%, boosting market capitalization to nearly $192 billion, amid growing AI demand and strategic investments from Nvidia.
INR settles lower as global crude oil prices stay elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated 15 paise to close at 95.34 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.16 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday high of 95.03 and a low of 95.37. Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, staging a rebound after four days of losses as investors assessed mixed signals over the status of U.S.-Iran peace talks and awaited upcoming RBI rate decision. The Nifty 50 gained 100.95 points (0.43%) to close at 23,483.55, while the Sensex rose 382.50 points (0.52%) to settle at 74,649.84.
PB Fintech sees Rs 665 crore block deal as founders pare stake; Goldman among other top funds buy
PB Fintech founders Yashish Dahiya and Alok Bansal sold 38 lakh shares worth Rs 665 crore in a block deal. The shares were purchased by various institutional investors, including Goldman Sachs and Tata Mutual Fund, following the company's recent performance.
Japanese stocks rally on ceasefire hopes and strong data
Domestically, Japans retail sales grew at the fastest pace in a year, while industrial production unexpectedly rose, adding to the positive momentum. Tech and electronics stocks led the gains, with Kioxia up 7.5%, SoftBank Group rising 5.1%, Murata Manufacturing advancing 12.7%, Taiyo Yuden gaining 13.9%, and Ibiden Co climbing 16.5%. For the month, the Nikkei gained 11.88% and the Topix 6.17%, driven largely by renewed enthusiasm around artificial intelligence.
RBI should start rate hike cycle as inflation risks rise, says Bandhan MF’s Suyash Choudhary
Average inflation forecasts are likely to move higher, and the RBI should begin the rate hike cycle to maintain its credibility as an inflation-focused central bank, according to Suyash Choudhary, CIO-Fixed Income at Bandhan Mutual Fund. However, he believes rate hikes alone may not immediately solve the problem. He said the RBI must avoid mixed messaging to prevent market uncertainty and added that a favourable mix of global factors — including lower oil prices, better foreign inflows, and a weaker dollar — could help improve the situation.