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INR tumbles further as renewal of war is seen driving oil prices and inflation higher
The Indian rupee slumped further in opening trades on Thursday as international crude oil prices rebounded as US President reportedly threatened to bomb Iran for a second day and reimpose the US naval blockade in retaliation for attacks on tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran has ended, stoking concerns that a renewal of war could again drive inflation and push up interest rates. This could reinforce expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may keep interest rates higher for longer to combat stubborn inflation. INR opened at Rs 95.52 per dollar and hit a low of 95.58 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee tanked 59 paise to settle at 95.55 against the US dollar. The Indian stock market also suffered a massive crash, with the NSE Nifty 50 plunging 516.65 points (2.12%) to close at 23,882.05, while the BSE Sensex tanked 1,677.12 points (2.15%) to settle at 76,503.60. Local markets are however recovering from the sharp ...
TCS, Infosys crash up to 55%: Why India's largest mutual fund scheme is still buying
India's largest mutual fund scheme is buying more shares of TCS and Infosys. This buying occurs even as these IT stocks experience significant market value losses. The fund manager's conviction rests on current cash flows rather than future AI narratives. While AI disruption pressures revenue, it also creates new technology spending opportunities. The sector is no longer considered expensive, but earnings visibility remains a concern.
Nifty Outlook for July 9: Analysts cite 23,800 as key support amid rising global uncertainty
Amid the late-session sell-off, the Nifty slipped from an intraday high of 24,300 to a low of around 23,805, before settling near the day's low.
Dow futures plunge over 500 points as Trump declares Iran ceasefire 'over'
The renewed market volatility came after Trump, speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara, said the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran was "over," following fresh hostilities in the region.
India's mutual fund industry just beat FIIs in a historic first. Here's what changed
India's mutual fund industry has overtaken foreign institutional investors in total assets under custody for the first time, marking a historic shift in market ownership. Strong SIP inflows and sustained domestic participation have driven the milestone, even as FII holdings declined amid continued selling and changing global investment trends.
10 microcap stocks rally up to 430% in CY26; 5 turn multibaggers: Here’s FII and MF exposure
Microcap stocks delivered stellar CY26 gains, with several companies rallying over 50%. Sterlite Technologies, MTAR Technologies and others emerged as multibaggers, attracting significant FII and mutual fund interest.
Indian Rupee loses momentum as international oil prices and dollar firms up
The Indian rupee lost momentum in opening trades on Wednesday as international oil prices and dollar firmed up following renewed tensions between US and Iran. Reported US air strikes on Iran drove oil prices higher, fueling inflation concerns and reinforcing expectations of interest rate hikes that kept dollar index upbeat. Meanwhile, investors also wait for the minutes of the Federal Reserves June meeting for additional insight into the policy outlook. INR opened at Rs 95.15 per dollar and hit a low of 95.19 so far during the day. Local equities are also seen in negative tracking global peers on concerns that the AI-fueled rally in chipmakers may be losing momentum. The Nifty 50 has fallen below 24,250 while the BSE Sensex has tumbled over 550 points, trading around the 77,60077,800 range. Yesterday, rupee appreciated 48 paise to close at 94.95 against the US dollar, on improved global risk sentiments as higher traffic flows through the Strait of Hormuz reduced supply uncertainties.
Are bluechip stocks cheap and safe to invest in now? Radhika Gupta explains why the answer isn't so simple
Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD & CEO Radhika Gupta says investors should move beyond the belief that large-cap stocks are inherently safer, arguing India's evolving economy favours bottom-up investing across market caps. She remains optimistic about domestic inflows, advocates diversified portfolios with global exposure, and expects double-digit equity returns, while cautioning against relying on outdated market narratives.
Himadri Speciality among 4 stocks that closed below VWAP
Four Nifty 500 stocks closed over 1.5% below their VWAP on July 7, signalling potential selling pressure, according to StockEdge's technical scan.
NTPC Green Energy to raise ₹2,500 crore via 10-year NCDs through private placement
The company will raise ₹2,500 crore through 10-year non-convertible debentures to fund expansion and other corporate needs, while also commissioning a 50.4 MW wind project in Gujarat.
Stocks to Watch for July 8: Cochin Shipyard, RCF, Uno Minda and more
From RCF board approving a fund raise up to ₹1,500 crore via FPO to Advait Energy Transitions securing a ₹51.62 crore turnkey contract, these are some stocks to track ahead of Wednesday trading session.
Nifty Outlook for July 8: 24,500 remains supply zone ahead of results season
After encountering resistance near the 24,500 level, the Nifty could witness further consolidation or a mild pullback over the next one to two sessions before attempting another rebound, believes Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities.