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INR settles higher, supported by good recovery in local equities
The Indian rupee appreciated by 7 paise to settle at 95.41 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday even as crude oil prices firmed up and the greenback strengthened in the global markets. A recovery in the stock markets and dollar selling by state-run lenders supported the local currency amid rising volatility triggered by the fresh escalation in the West Asia crisis. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower by 4 paise at 95.52 against the US dollar and later traded in the range of 95.58 to 95.28 during the day. It settled at 95.41 (provisional), up 7 paise from the previous close. The rupee had declined by 52 paise to settle at 95.48 against the US dollar on Wednesday. Indian shares ended modestly higher on Thursday, after having fallen heavily in the previous session amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East. At the close of the market, the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 80.75 points (0.34%) to settle at 23,962.80, while the BSE Sensex gained 238.22 ...
'Disappeared Or Pivoted': Nithin Kamath Takes Swipe As Groww Shifts To Regular MFs
Kamath defends direct MFs as Groww expands into regular mutual fund offerings.
One nation, one KYC could unlock the next phase of mutual fund growth, says SBI Funds
DP Singh, Joint CEO and RS Srinivas Jain, Executive President & Chief of Strategy at SBI Funds Management discuss how simpler onboarding could bring millions of new investors into mutual funds, the huge growth opportunity within SBI's customer base, rising SIP inflows, the shift towards higher-margin active equity funds, and the company's long-term growth outlook.
Mukul Agrawal portfolio: Neuland zooms 75% from March low; hits record high
Share price of Neuland Laboratories rallied 6 per cent to hit a record high of ₹20,072 on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day, after a gap of eight months.
Shares of this Vedanta entity could rise another 50% from current levels as per Motilal Oswal 'bull case'
Motilal Oswal has set a price target of ₹680 per share for the stock, in a bull case scenario for Vedanta Aluminium Metal, which implies an upside potential of 51% from current levels.
Motilal Oswal initiates coverage on this auto component maker with a 25% upside. 4 reasons why
Uno Minda shares rose after Motilal Oswal initiated coverage with a Buy call. The company benefits from industry trends like premiumization and the EV transition. Its diversified product portfolio and strong R&D capabilities support growth. FY27 is expected to be a transformational year for the auto component manufacturer.
Vedanta Aluminium Gets 'Buy' Rating As Motilal Oswal Initiates Coverage — Chect Target Price
Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on Vedanta Aluminum with a 'Buy' rating, implying an upside of nearly 20%.
33% upside! Motilal Oswal adds 10 stocks to model portfolio as markets gear up for Q1
Motilal Oswal has added ten stocks to its model portfolio anticipating healthy revenue growth. Large, mid, and smallcap companies are expected to report significant sales increases year-on-year. Key additions include RBL Bank, HDFC AMC, and BSE with specific target prices. Investors will closely monitor TCS's Q1 results for insights into demand and AI's impact. The brokerage's outlook suggests potential upside for these selected companies.
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.
Torrent Pharma among 6 stocks to hit 52-week highs & rally up to 25% in a month
Despite a sharp sell-off in the broader market, six BSE 200 stocks touched fresh 52-week highs, highlighting resilient investor confidence. The outperformers from retail, pharmaceuticals and energy sectors continued to show strong momentum, signalling sustained buying interest despite market volatility.
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.