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Motilal Oswal initiates coverage on 8 textile stocks, including Arvind and Gokaldas Exports; sees up to 39% upside
Motilal Oswal has started coverage on eight textile firms, predicting growth due to global demand recovery and capacity expansions. They recommend 'buy' for Gokaldas Exports, Arvind, Pearl Global, Indo Count, and Welspun Living.
Explained: Why textile stocks are delivering up to 14% returns for investors on Wednesday?
Textile stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday after brokerages turned bullish on the sector, citing improving global demand, favourable trade agreements and India’s rising competitiveness in apparel exports. Pearl Global surged nearly 10%, while Indo Count and KPR Mill gained around 8% each. Analysts believe Indian textile exporters are entering a multi-year growth phase after years of subdued demand.
Pearl Global Industries Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group
K P R Mill Ltd, Patel Engineering Ltd, Indo Count Industries Ltd and Aether Industries Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 24 June 2026.
Motilal Oswal initiates coverage on KPR Mill, 7 other textile stocks with up to 43% upside. Own any?
Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on eight textile companies, turning bullish on Gokaldas Exports, Indo Count, Arvind Fashions, Pearl Global and Welspun Living. The brokerage expects improving global demand, trade agreements and supply-chain shifts to support India’s textile sector recovery and long-term export growth.
Tech-Led global selloff, Fed rate fears weigh on Indian equities
Indian stock markets experienced their sharpest single-day drop in nearly a month, mirroring a global tech sell-off. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both fell significantly, influenced by a strong US dollar and profit-taking after recent gains. While pharma and healthcare sectors showed resilience, most others, including metals and IT, declined. Market volatility increased, with analysts watching key support levels closely.
Centre brings together states, industry for $100 billion textile exports goal
India aims to double its textile and apparel exports to $100 billion by 2030, with a nationwide exercise and summit focusing on strategies for key hubs. Discussions centered on technical textiles, man-made fibers, and improving logistics. The initiative emphasizes district-led growth and value addition to bolster the nation's global textile trade presence.
Gold loans surge in Retail Mix; NBFCs outpace banks in market share gains: Experian report
A report by credit bureau Experian shows that gold loans have become a major driver of India’s retail credit growth, with their share in the retail loan portfolio rising from 18% in FY23 to 41% in FY26. The shift comes alongside a sharp rise in global gold prices, which have increased about 130% over the past five years.
Gold loans surge in Retail Mix; NBFCs outpace banks in market share gains: Experian report
A report by credit bureau Experian shows that gold loans have become a major driver of India’s retail credit growth, with their share in the retail loan portfolio rising from 18% in FY23 to 41% in FY26. The shift comes alongside a sharp rise in global gold prices, which have increased about 130% over the past five years.
INR settles lower amid pessimistic global sentiments
The Indian rupee declined 11 paise to close at 94.74 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday weighed down by a firm greenback and weak domestic markets. However, a decline in global crude oil prices cushioned against a sharper decline in the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.73 against the US dollar and traded in a range of 94.63-94.92 before settling at 94.74 (provisional), down 11 paise from its previous close. Indian stock indices Sensex and the Nifty50 ended notably lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weakness in global markets, FII selling and weak Indian PMI data. Global tech stocks fell amid concerns that AI-driven valuations have become overstretched, triggering heavy selling in the Indian tech space.
Raymond Lifestyle looking to capture UK fashion market via FTA: Chairman Gautam Hari Singhania
Raymond is gearing up for a significant global expansion, with Executive Chairman Gautam Hari Singhania highlighting the UK-India Free Trade Agreement as a key enabler. This pact is expected to merge British tailoring expertise with India's manufacturing prowess, targeting a discerning international fashion market.
INR extends decline on a firm dollar overseas
The Indian rupee extended downside in opening trades on Tuesday as dollar stands tall on a hawkish Fed stance. Muted show in local equities tracking weakness in global counterparts also weighed on the currency although easing oil prices are seen capping further decline. NIFTY 50 is trading at 24,104.15, marginally up by 1.25 points (+0.01%) from its previous close while BSE SENSEX is holding around 77,073.40, down by 20.67 points (-0.03%). INR opened at Rs 94.73 per dollar and hit a low of 94.76 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee depreciated more than 30 paise to close at 94.63 against the US dollar, weighed down by the strength of the American currency in the overseas market.
Rupee opens little changed against dollar amid fall in global oil prices
Indian rupee opens slightly weaker against the US dollar as softer crude offers support, but rising US yields and Fed rate hike risks keep pressure elevated.