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FPIs stage strong comeback in financials with record fortnightly inflows in 2026
Foreign investors bought Indian financials worth over fourteen thousand crore rupees. This marked their highest purchase in financials during the second half of June. Overseas investors became net buyers of Indian equities after significant earlier outflows. Global index rebalancing and value purchases boosted renewed investor appetite for financials. Financial services and infrastructure sectors are expected to remain favored by long-term investors.
Private banks write off nearly half of NPAs in FY26, outpace PSBs
"Private banks utilise these write-offs and provisioning buffers to proactively clean up their balance sheets, while public sector banks generally rely more heavily on aggregate long-term or systemic recovery," said Kuntal Sur, partner and leader for risk consulting, financial services and treasury, at PwC India. "Unsecured retail loans in general have shown deteriorations leading to higher write-offs."
Private banks write off nearly half of NPAs in FY26, outpace PSBs
"Private banks utilise these write-offs and provisioning buffers to proactively clean up their balance sheets, while public sector banks generally rely more heavily on aggregate long-term or systemic recovery," said Kuntal Sur, partner and leader for risk consulting, financial services and treasury, at PwC India. "Unsecured retail loans in general have shown deteriorations leading to higher write-offs."
Micron Shares Zoom On Long-Term Memory Supply Pact With Ford
Futures tied to Micron's stock rose 3.5% ahead of Wall Street open.
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 ..
Crisil Ratings upgrades LT ratings of Skipper to 'A+' with 'stable' outlook
Skipper (SL) said that Crisil Ratings has upgraded its rating on the long-term facilities of the company to 'Crisil A+/Stable' from 'Crisil A/Stable'.
Radico Khaitan shares surge to record high levels as Magic Moments sales soars
Radico Khaitan said the sales figure reinforced its position as India's leading vodka brand and highlighted the growing scale and long-term potential of India's vodka category.
Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Shriram Finance, Piramal Pharma shares on 6 July
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, opened higher on July 6, driven by gains in private banking stocks following strong quarterly updates from HDFC Bank and Axis Bank. Market breadth was positive with 14 of the 16 major indices in the green.
FII stake in India's 10 biggest stocks hits 20-year low. Time to go against the crowd?
Foreign investors are holding their lowest stake in India's top 10 companies in two decades, coinciding with valuations dipping below long-term averages. This presents a potential contrarian opportunity for long-term investors, as these high-quality stocks now appear undervalued. Experts suggest this under-ownership could reverse, leading to outperformance by large-caps, especially as geopolitical risks subside and the rupee stabilizes.
Tata Steel aims to spend Rs 20,000 cr in FY27 on expansion, adoption of technologies
Tata Steel plans a capital expenditure of Rs 20,000 crore this fiscal year, with 60% earmarked for its Indian operations. This investment will bolster expansions in tinplate, wires, and new facilities, alongside ongoing projects in mining and sustainability. The company aims to boost its long-term steelmaking capacity to over 50 million tonnes, primarily driven by growth in India.
The Habit Of Building An Ant Hill | The Week In Whys
Our financial system was designed for a younger country. As we age, we will need better annuities, long-term care insurance, reverse mortgages, retirement communities and many more products that barely exist today.
Gold’s sharp correction: What lies ahead for prices?
Gold has corrected sharply from record highs as a stronger US dollar, elevated bond yields and expectations of prolonged higher interest rates weighed on prices. Experts view the decline as a technical correction, recommending staggered buying and long-term holding amid supportive structural demand.