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Pictet, Neuberger to boost India bond exposure after policy reforms
Global fund managers are turning more positive on India, citing improved policy flexibility and stronger differentiation from other emerging bond markets
Stocks in news: IFCI, Tata Motors, General Insurance Corp, Corona Remedies, HFCL
Markets extended their winning streak for the fourth consecutive session, driven by favorable global cues and sustained sector-wide buying. The Nifty reclaimed the 24,000 mark, approaching the 100-day EMA near 24,150. Stocks like IFCI, Tata Motors, and HFCL are in focus due to significant news developments, including IPO filings, turnaround projections, and major order wins.
Inflation, supply chain immediate concerns for Indian insurers, says Aon's Joe Peiser
Even as India remains significantly under-insured, recent government measures, such as allowing 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) into the sector, will help bring more insurers into the country, said Joe Peiser, global CEO of risk capital at Aon Insurance Brokers
NSE Indices launches 11 new sectoral indices, taking total count to 34
The newly launched indices are Nifty Power, Nifty Capital Goods, Nifty Telecommunications, Nifty Construction, Nifty Consumer Services, Nifty Commercial & Transport Services, Nifty Retail, Nifty Hospitals, Nifty NBFC, Nifty Housing Finance and Nifty Insurance.
Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by ₹1.90 trn, ICICI Bank shines
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank stealing the show, in tandem with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,284.61 points, or 1.73 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 256.2 points, or 1 per cent. "Indian equity markets ended a volatile week on a strong note, snapping a two-week losing streak amid improving global sentiment and supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Investor confidence improved on optimism surrounding a potential USIran peace deal, which raised hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and stabilising energy markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Sebi plans to ease KYC rules for FPIs, offer more clarity to global capital
India’s financial watchdog, Sebi, is gearing up to make the investment terrain more inviting for foreign investors by reforming the Know Your Customer rules. This effort aims to strip away unnecessary complexities in compliance, enticing global funds to explore Indian markets. Moreover, Sebi plans to revisit disclosure guidelines and introduce fresh long-term equity derivatives.
Sebi weighs introducing long-term futures and options contracts: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Sebi is evaluating longer-term futures and options contracts, broader commodity derivatives and bond index derivatives to deepen markets. The regulator highlighted resilient capital markets, strong domestic investor participation and a robust IPO pipeline despite global uncertainties and volatility.
INR surges amid sharp pull back in oil prices; Sensex and Nifty jump by around 2%
The Indian rupee surged 67 paise to close at 95.18 (provisional) against the greenback on Friday as global oil prices fell sharply after US President Donald Trump indicated an imminent deal with Iran. A firm trend in domestic equity markets and a weaker American currency also supported the rupee during the day. Indian shares closed Friday's session on a buoyant note in a broad-based rally, with both frontline and broader market indexes posting sharp gains. The BSE Sensex settled at 75,527.95, surging 1,695.40 points (2.30%), and the NSE Nifty50 ended at 23,622.90, climbing 461.30 points (1.99%). Trump has reportedly said a deal to end the war with Iran is nearly complete, and is expected to be signed over the weekend in Europe, as he called off military strikes on the Islamic Republic hours after threatening to take control of its oil industry.
Record AI fund inflows continue to weigh on India's investment case: EPFR Global
EPFR Global's Cameron Brandt said that enthusiasm around potential IPOs such as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic is supporting flows. Brandt warned that the current AI-driven investment cycle is diverting capital away from India, although the country could benefit as AI applications mature.
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%.
India could outperform as AI trade cools, but structural challenges remain, say fund managers
Rahul Chadha, Founder & Chief Investment Officer of Shikhara Investment and Prashant Paroda, Portfolio Manager-Emerging Markets at Allspring Global Investments discuss FII outflows, valuation concerns, IT services, data centre opportunities, emerging market allocations and the factors that could drive India's next phase of market performance.
Ajanta Pharma promoter sells ₹1,024 crore stake; mutual funds step in as buyers
A promoter entity of Ajanta Pharma has sold a 2.8% stake in the drugmaker for over ₹1,000 crore through a block deal, with Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund and Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund emerging as the key buyers.