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Sebi bars Chairman Mehta from trading in Rajesh Exports shares
Securities and Exchange Board of India has barred Rajesh Mehta, chairman of Rajesh Exports, from trading company shares. A forensic probe uncovered alleged revenue inflation and fund diversion over four years. The regulator found the company presented a misleading financial picture. Sebi has ordered a fresh audit and referred auditors' conduct for action.
Growing geo-political tensions dampen rupee sentiments; US proposes fresh tariff on India
The Indian rupee depreciated 35 paise to close at 95.72 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, after the US Trade Representative proposed a 12.5 per cent additional duties on Indian imports, citing labour violations. Besides, a strong dollar demand, surging crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and relentless foreign capital outflows dented investor sentiment further. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.43 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday low of 95.80 and finally ended the session at 95.72 (provisional), down 35 paise from its previous close. The Indian equity benchmarks closed lower after a volatile session, with the BSE Sensex falling 303.67 points (0.41%) to settle at 74,346.17 and the NSE Nifty 50 dropping 77.95 points (0.33%) to end at 23,405.60.
Nifty Bank tumbles 600 points; IndusInd Bank, Yes Bank, SBI and other stocks fall up to 3%. What lies ahead?
The Nifty Bank index plunged over 1% on Wednesday, tracking the broader market selloff, with the gauge falling 626 points to 53,089. AU Small Finance Bank and IndusInd Bank led losses, while most PSU and private lenders traded lower. Weak sentiment extended across markets as the Sensex dropped over 1,100 points, the Nifty slipped below 23,300, and IT stocks fell by up to 7%.
RBI MPC meeting begins today: Will RBI announce a rate hike as Middle East conflict threatens to drive inflation?
According to wealth management firm DSP Mutual Fund, the central bank is unlikely to announce a rate hike, instead, the bank is likely to follow a step-by-step sequence before pulling the trigger on rates to defend the currency.
INR depreciates further to one-week low as oil stays elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated further in opening trades on Wednesday as oil prices stay elevated, driving fears of inflationary pressures in future. INR opened at Rs 95.43 per dollar and hit a low of 95.65 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee fell 15 paise to close at 95.34 against the US dollar, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. Local equities continue to stay strained in early trades with BSE Sensex trading at 73,866.45, down by 783.39 points and NSE Nifty 50 trading at 23,247.90, down by 235.65 points.
Alkem Labs shares in focus as Goldman, Morgan Stanley, others purchase stake in Rs 930-crore block deal
Shares of Alkem Laboratories will be in focus after block deals worth around Rs 930 crore saw 17.88 lakh shares traded at Rs 5,200 apiece on Tuesday. Promoter-linked entities offloaded their stake, while domestic mutual funds and foreign institutional investors emerged as key buyers, signalling strong institutional participation. The company also launched semaglutide pre-filled syringes in India.
Stock Market News Today Live Updates: GIFT Nifty Points To Muted Open For Nifty, Sensex; Brent Crude Gains Near $97 A Barrel
The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Nifty 50's performance, traded at 23,470, compared to Tuesday's index close of 23,483.55.
INR settles lower as global crude oil prices stay elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated 15 paise to close at 95.34 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.16 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday high of 95.03 and a low of 95.37. Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, staging a rebound after four days of losses as investors assessed mixed signals over the status of U.S.-Iran peace talks and awaited upcoming RBI rate decision. The Nifty 50 gained 100.95 points (0.43%) to close at 23,483.55, while the Sensex rose 382.50 points (0.52%) to settle at 74,649.84.
Sensex, Nifty snap 4-day losing streak; benchmark indices recover over 1% from intraday lows
The Sensex rose 383 points to close at 74,650, while the Nifty gained 101 points to end at 23,484. The market recovered more than 1% from the day’s lows during intraday trade. The Nifty traded above the 23,500 mark during the session.
RBI clears Mirae Asset MF to raise stake in Equitas SFB up to 9.5%
The RBI has approved Mirae Asset Mutual Fund to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.5% in Equitas Small Finance Bank. The approval is valid for one year and is subject to compliance with banking and securities regulations.
INR slides further as renewed geopolitical tensions led to surge in crude oil prices
The Indian rupee depreciated 5 paise to close at 94.90 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, amid renewed geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran and surge in crude oil prices. Strength of the American currency in the overseas market and Israel-Lebanon tensions also deteriorated global risk sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.93 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday high of 94.73 and a low of 95.03 during the day. Meanwhile, domestic markets also closed sharply lower due to escalating Middle East tensions, surging crude oil prices, and ongoing foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows. The BSE Sensex settled at 74,267.34, down by 508.40 points (0.68%), and the NSE Nifty 50 ended at 23,382.60, dropping 165.15 points (0.70%).
Stock Market News Today Live Updates: GIFT Nifty Points To Positive Open For Nifty, Sensex; Brent Crude Gains Above $93 A Barrel
The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Nifty 50's performance, traded at 23,727.50, compared to Friday's index close of 23,547.75.