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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty extends gains further to 300 pts; Vedanta in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The peace deal, and the resultant fall in oil prices brings OMCs, IndiGo, the currency and all the stocks exposed to West Asia back in focus. A fall in the US Dollar index will also bring Metals in the spotlight, a sector that underperformed last week.
Risks cloud hover over microfinance
The Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical conflicts. The microfinance market, meanwhile, turned the corner with the fourth quarter showing Rs 77,524 crore in loan disbursement, the highest in the last eight quarters. The sector's asset quality stress also subsided with the share of the portfolio which remained unpaid for 31 to 180 days being at 2%, as of end-March, compared with 6.3% a year ago.
A coffee producer and exporter is the newest purchase made by SBI Mutual Fund; Details here
Shares of Vintage Coffee and Beverages ended 2.7% higher on Thursday at ₹160.4. The stock has been an underperformer, having gained only 15% in the last five years. Over the last 12 months, the stock has risen 34%.
HFCs emerge stronger after FY26 stress, asset quality recovers sharply; sector better placed for FY27: Report
Housing finance companies have emerged stronger after facing challenges. Asset quality has improved significantly. Loan growth is picking up, and profitability remains resilient. The sector saw a broad-based recovery in the fourth quarter of FY26. This was supported by better collections and healthy disbursement growth. HFCs are now better positioned to handle future challenges.
Sohum Asset CIO stays positive on telecom, renewables and data centres
Sanjay Parekh of Sohum Asset Managers sees potential in CarTrade Tech, large private banks and select infrastructure plays. While he remains constructive on India's manufacturing story, he believes valuations in the EMS sector are demanding and warrant caution. He also sees value-unlocking potential from Vedanta's demerger.
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raises stake in Travel Food Services, shares rise
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced the acquisition of an additional stake in Travel Food Services, increasing its total shareholding in the company to above 5%.
Gold ETFs Break 13-Month Win Streak As Investors Pull Out Rs 725 Crore In May
Net gold ETF outflows stood at Rs 725 crore, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India
Quantum Advisors' Nilesh Shetty sees value in private banks and IT; trims exposure to metals
Nilesh Shetty, Portfolio Manager at Quantum Advisors, believes India could benefit if the global AI trade loses momentum, though he does not expect foreign inflows to pick up meaningfully amid concerns over the rupee and geopolitical tensions. The fund remains positive on private sector banks, insurance companies and large-cap pharma stocks, while selectively adding IT services and logistics names. At the same time, it has been trimming metal and commodity exposure after a strong three-year rally, with Shetty seeing better opportunities in IT for patient investors. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Telecom revenue growth may slip to single digits without tariff hike
Telecom revenue growth may slow to single digits this year without tariff increases. Operators are delaying hikes due to inflation. A potential 15% mobile tariff rise by the second quarter could boost sector revenue. This would translate to a ₹50 increase for a 28-day pack. Industry leaders' revenue growth moderation often precedes tariff hikes.
Ceigall India arm inks pact to monetise highway asset for Rs 177-cr
Ceigall India announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Ceigall Infra Projects has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its stake in Ceigall Malout Abohar Sadhuwali Highways (CMASH) to Neo Infra Income Opportunity Fund.
CEOs quitting general insurance companies to pursue entrepreneurial ventures
Top executives are exiting established general insurance firms to launch new entrepreneurial ventures. This trend is fueled by India's vast, under-penetrated insurance market and supportive regulatory reforms. Private equity firms are actively funding these new ventures, recognizing the immense investment potential. Experienced leaders bring crucial expertise, accelerating growth in this dynamic sector.
India, Myanmar deepen ties; India boosts Mekong-Ganga ICCR scholarships to 100, pledges support for Kaladan and IMT trilateral highway
In his interaction with the President, the Prime Minister stated that Myanmar lies at the confluence of Indias Neighbourhood First, Act East and MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) policies. The discussions underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation, including trade and economic ties, defence and security, border management, development assistance and cultural exchanges. Both sides noted ongoing discussions on various bilateral Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding and looked forward to their early conclusion.