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INR appreciates on improved market sentiment
The Indian rupee appreciated 15 paise to 95.28 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday on improved market sentiment after reports that Saudi Arabia has slashed August crude oil prices for Asia amid easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Lower Middle East risk premium and higher traffic from the Strait of Hormuz kept the oil prices lower. At the interbank foreign exchange market the rupee opened at 95.33 and later touched 95.28 against the American currency, registering a gain of 15 paise from its previous close. Yesterday, rupee depreciated 20 paise to close at 95.43 against the US dollar, as a strengthening greenback weighed on emerging market currencies. Meanwhile, local markets are extending gains amid strong quarterly updates from banking heavyweights like HDFC Bank, favorable monsoon progress, and steady foreign institutional buying. The BSE Sensex was trading at 78,374.76, up by 89.69 points (0.11%), while the NSE Nifty 50 was up 38.90 points (0.16%) at ..
IT stocks are beginning to offer bank FD-like dividend yields. But is that a trap for investors?
Indian IT stocks now offer dividend yields comparable to bank fixed deposits. These yields have risen because stock prices have significantly declined from their peaks. Companies possess substantial liquidity and are actively using buybacks and dividends for support. However, sector headwinds from AI and geopolitics create uncertainty for future growth. Investors face a polarized market with potential risks and rewards.
Hot Stocks: 3 stocks that may give returns between 16-24%
Brokerages initiated coverage on three Indian companies with positive ratings. Kirloskar Oil Engines has a price target implying a twenty-four percent upside. APL Apollo Tubes is seen as a strong play in building materials. Union Bank of India offers a sixteen percent potential return. These recommendations suggest significant future growth prospects for the firms.
South-based developers step up Mumbai play amid strong housing demand
Several large South Indian real estate developers are now entering Mumbai's property market. They are strategically focusing on redevelopment projects and joint development agreements. This approach offers a capital-efficient entry into India's most expensive housing market. Mumbai's sustained housing demand and redevelopment opportunities attract these new entrants. The trend is intensifying competition in the city's premium and mid-income housing segments.
No Malacca Bottleneck: Singapore, Indonesia Reaffirm Free Passage Even As Iran Moves To Impose Hormuz Fee
The Strait of Malacca is one of the world's most critical shipping chokepoints, linking the Indian Ocean with the South China Sea.
Sensex, Nifty end at highest levels in 10 weeks on HDFC Bank, oil boost
Indian equity benchmarks rose to their highest closing levels in about 10 weeks, supported by HDFC Bank, easing crude oil prices and continued foreign portfolio investor inflows
Corporate fundraising through CPs touch 5-year high at ₹2.53 trn in June
Fundraising by Indian corporates through commercial papers (CPs) route surged to a nearly five-year high in June, driven by favourable pricing, seasonal working capital requirements and refinancing of existing debt. According to Prime Database data, corporates raised Rs 2.53 lakh crore through CPs in June, up 84.6 per cent from Rs 1.37 lakh crore in May. On a year-on-year basis, issuances rose 59.4 per cent from Rs 1.59 lakh crore in June 2025. The June mobilisation was the highest since July 2021, when companies had raised Rs 2.69 lakh crore through CPs, the data showed. "Corporates preferred CPs over bank borrowings wherever pricing was favourable. Many issuers also refinanced existing obligations and built precautionary liquidity buffers. The easing interest rate environment and expectations of comfortable liquidity further encouraged issuances," said V Ramachandra Reddy, head of treasury at The Karur Vysya Bank. Balasubramanian R, head of treasury at Dhanlaxmi Bank, said ...
Why Goldman Sachs still prefers Korea and Taiwan over India — and what could change its view
Goldman Sachs says the gap between India and North Asia is being driven by fundamentals rather than sentiment. While India's outlook has improved with lower crude prices and stronger macro conditions, the investment bank believes South Korea and Taiwan still offer a better mix of earnings growth and valuations. Here's why corporate profits, AI-led technology demand and valuation metrics are shaping its investment preferences across Asia—and what India needs to do to earn a more bullish recommendation.
Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu OTT Releases: Peddi, Balti And More To Watch This Week
a look at the biggest South Indian titles arriving on OTT this week.
Top Gainers & Losers on 6 July: Swan Corp, Zen Tech, HFCL, HDFC Bank, Thermax, Hitachi Energy among top gainers
Indian stock markets rose on July 6, with benchmark indices gaining over 0.60%. The Nifty 50 closed 0.66% higher at 24,420, while Sensex advanced 0.67% to 78,236. HDFC Bank and Axis Bank drove gains, while Nifty Realty led sectoral increases with a 2% rise.
Sensex jumps over 600 points, Nifty above 24,450: Top 6 factors fueling today's Dalal Street rally
Indian stock markets soared on Monday, with Sensex and Nifty extending their rally for a fourth straight session. Heavy rainfall bolstering monsoon hopes, coupled with Foreign Institutional Investors turning net buyers, significantly boosted investor sentiment. HDFC Bank led the gains, while broader markets also saw positive movement, adding substantial value to the overall market capitalization.
Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Shriram Finance, Piramal Pharma shares on 6 July
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, opened higher on July 6, driven by gains in private banking stocks following strong quarterly updates from HDFC Bank and Axis Bank. Market breadth was positive with 14 of the 16 major indices in the green.