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Rebound in greenback weighs on INR; Gains in local equities cap downside
The Indian rupee depreciated 20 paise to close at 95.38 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, as a strengthening greenback weighed on emerging market currencies. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.25 against the American currency and traded in a range of 95.22-95.48 during the session. The rupee finally closed at 95.38 (provisional), down 20 paise from its previous close. Local shares rose notably on Monday, with benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty extending gains for a fourth consecutive session, as crude prices continued to fall in international markets following OPEC+'s decision to raise output. Underlying sentiment was also underpinned by eased concerns over near-term Federal Reserve rate hikes, optimism for promising corporate earnings' season, and strong provisional June quarter business growth updates reported by banks. The BSE Sensex surged 521.16 points (0.67%) to close at 78,285.07 and the NSE Nifty 50 climbed 159.50 points (0.66%) to ..
Explained: Why SK Hynix's record $29 billion NASDAQ listing matters for the AI boom
SK Hynix's planned NASDAQ ADR sale is more than a record-breaking capital raise. It reflects the growing importance of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, which have become essential for training and running artificial intelligence models. The US listing is expected to broaden the company's investor base, support future expansion and strengthen its position in the global AI supply chain. The move could also pave the way for more Asian semiconductor companies to tap US capital markets as AI infrastructure spending continues to accelerate.
Gold prices slip ₹150, silver declines ₹5,000 amid weak global cues
Gold prices slipped Rs 150 to Rs 1,50,650 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday, and silver dropped Rs 5,000, as a sluggish global trend and a firm US dollar prompted traders to trim positions in precious metals. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,50,800 per 10 grams in the preceding session. Silver snapped its four-day rally, declining Rs 5,000 to Rs 2,40,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 2,45,000 per kg, according to local dealers. Traders said the market remained range-bound as investors balanced lingering geopolitical risks in West Asia against a stronger greenback and expectations surrounding the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy. "Gold prices experienced a slight decline in the domestic markets on Monday, as investors navigated the complex landscape of Washington-Tehran relations while awaiting key inflation data from the US," said Gaurav Garg, Research Analyst at Lemonn Markets Desk. In the ...
China gold ETF overtakes CSI 300 fund as investors move away from equities
State-backed purchases of stock ETFs have eased in China, while demand for gold, fixed-income and cash-management funds has reshaped the country's ETF rankings.
Capital Markets In India: How They Work And How To Invest - Upstox
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India emerging as contrarian bet as TSMC, Samsung, SK Hynix drive 72% of EM rally: DSP Mutual Fund - Moneycontrol.com
India emerging as contrarian bet as TSMC, Samsung, SK Hynix drive 72% of EM rally: DSP Mutual FundMoneycontrol.com
Stock markets to track crude prices, global trends, TCS earnings this week
Trading sentiment in the stock market this week will depend on crude oil prices, global trends and the start of corporate earnings season with IT bellwether TCS reporting its June-quarter financial results on July 9, analysts said. Besides, the advancement of the southwest monsoon and trading activity of foreign investors would also influence market trading, they added. "Investors will closely monitor the quarterly results of TCS on July 9, with particular focus on management commentary regarding demand trends, discretionary spending, and AI-led business opportunities," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 663.44 points, or 0.86 per cent, and the NSE Nifty increased by 214.85 points, or 0.89 per cent. "Domestically, investor attention will centre on the commencement of the Q1 FY27 earnings season from July 9, with the initial batch of corporate earnings and management commentary expected to provide valuable insights int
Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms surges ₹1 trillion, Airtel top gainer
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance emerging as the biggest gainers, amid a largely positive trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 663.44 points, or 0.86 per cent, and the NSE Nifty rose 214.85 points, or 0.89 per cent. Markets ended the week on a firm footing, supported by resilient domestic macroeconomic indicators, healthy GST collections and improving industrial activity, Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. "Expectations of a more accommodative global monetary policy following softer-than-expected US labour market data further strengthened investor sentiment," he added. The market valuation of Bharti Airtel jumped Rs 36,529.21 crore to Rs 11,63,877.30 crore, the most among the top-10 firms. Bajaj Finance added Rs 33,059.83 crore, taking its valuation to Rs 6,43,141.36 crore. ICICI Bank's valuation surged Rs 16,084.29 crore to Rs
11 largecap stocks with upside potential of up to 50%. Do you own any?
Indian investors are eyeing significant gains as analyst forecasts highlight 11 largecap BSE stocks poised for 25% to 50% growth in the next year. Companies like Swiggy, ICICI Prudential Life, and HDFC Life Insurance are among those with strong 'Buy' ratings and substantial projected upside.
US rally vs India story? Wealth managers explain why NRIs should stay the course for next 10 years
Despite recent volatility, wealth managers believe NRIs should remain invested in India, citing strong structural growth, resilient domestic capital markets, improving corporate fundamentals and long-term earnings potential. They argue temporary market and currency fluctuations should not overshadow India's long-term wealth creation opportunity.
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund reduces stake in Entertainment Network India Ltd by over 2% - scanx.trade
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund reduces stake in Entertainment Network India Ltd by over 2%scanx.trade
Adani Enterprises QIP gets nearly 4x bids, successfully raises Rs 15,000 crore
Adani Enterprises successfully raised ₹15,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement, attracting significant interest from both foreign investors like Capital Group and Goldman Sachs, and domestic mutual funds. The issue was oversubscribed nearly four times, with the funds earmarked for capital expenditure, debt repayment, and strategic growth initiatives. This successful fundraising underscores strong investor confidence in the company's expansion plans.