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INR collapses to new historic lows driven by global conflicts and energy spikes
The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 (provisional) on Tuesday, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026, having tumbled to a historic intraday low of 96.60 against the US dollar. The currency has depreciated 1.5 per cent this month and more than 7 per cent so far this year. Rupee remains vulnerable to rising crude oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Indian equity benchmarks surrendered their early morning gains in a highly volatile trading session to settle marginally lower due to late profit-booking. The BSE Sensex declined 114.19 points (0.15%) to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 31.95 points (0.14%) to finish at 23,618.00.
BSE shares jump over 7% in two days on likely Nifty50 inclusion; IT major Wipro to make way
BSE shares rose sharply on Tuesday on expectations of replacing Wipro in the Nifty50 during the September rejig. The rally comes after strong Q4 results and bullish brokerage views. Analysts remain divided on the stock, with Nuvama staying positive, Jefferies cautious, and Motilal Oswal turning neutral but raising its target price.
Why 10 stocks suffered massive Rs 17,000 crore mutual fund selloff in April
Mutual funds aggressively booked profits in April, offloading an estimated Rs 17,000 crore from 10 major stocks like HDFC Bank and Wipro. This strategic sell-off occurred amid concerns over earnings risks, geopolitical uncertainty, and stretched valuations, even as many of these stocks saw significant rallies.
Infosys, OFSS, TechM, other IT stocks gain up to 3% despite weak market sentiment. Here's why
IT stocks such as Infosys and Oracle Financial Services Software gained, while LTIMindtree, Coforge, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis and Persistent Systems also posted strong gains. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 dropped over 1% as the rupee hit a record low and bond yields surged to all-time highs.
Tata Steel Q4 Review: Motilal Oswal Remains Bullish on Strong Long-Term Outlook — Check Target Price
Tata Steel's standalone revenue stood at Rs 38,500 crore in Q4 FY26, in line with brokerage's estimate.
Gold-Silver ratio falls below 55. What does it signal about gold and silver prices? Which precious metal should you buy
The gold-silver ratio has fallen below 55 amid volatility in precious metals. Silver's recent rally contrasts with gold's record prices, prompting investors to reassess their positions. Tata Mutual Fund expects the ratio to rise towards 68, driven by demand for gold amid geopolitical tensions.
Tata Motors shares decline over 3% after Q4 results. What are Motilal Oswal and Nuvama saying?
Tata Motors (Commercial Vehicles) reported strong quarterly earnings with a sharp rise in net profit and revenue, but its stock fell by over 3% amid cautious sentiment on the commercial vehicle sector outlook. Brokerages remain split, with neutral to bullish views on future growth driven by exports and industry recovery.
Benchmarks snap 4-day losing streak; Nifty settles above 23,400
Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty snapped a four-session losing streak to close higher on Wednesday, aided by value buying in beaten-down stocks. Market recovered from early volatility and profit booking to rebound sharply from intraday lows, with the Nifty settling above the 23,400 mark. Gains were led by metal, consumer durable and energy shares, while IT and auto stocks remained under pressure. However, overall sentiment stayed cautious amid elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign institutional investor outflows, rupee weakness and lingering global inflation concerns. The Indian rupee also touched a fresh intraday record low of 95.80 against the US dollar.
Sagility India's Shares May Rally 32% Says Motilal Oswal Post Strong Q4 Results — Check Target Price
Sagility India's Q4 revenue rose 25.8% YoY in constant currency, in line with Motilal Oswal's expectations.
Weak Q4FY26 drags Tata Power shares down over 6%; buy, sell or hold?
Tata Power share price target: Post Q4 results, Motilal Oswal Financial Services has maintained a 'Buy' rating on the Tata Group stock with a target price of ₹490.
Tata Power shares crash 7% after Q4. What are Goldman Sachs and Motilal Oswal saying?
Tata Power shares dropped after its Q4 FY26 profit declined. Revenue also saw a year-on-year decrease. However, the company's renewable energy segment and solar manufacturing business showed significant growth. Brokerage firms provided varied outlooks, with some recommending 'Buy' and others 'Sell', citing different growth drivers and risks.
Tata Consumer jumps 6.5% to hit 52-wk high; Motilal Oswal sees 19% upside
Tata Consumer Products outperformed the markets in today's trade and emerged as the top gainer on the Nifty 50 index. In comparison, the benchmark NSE Nifty was down 1.08 per cent.