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RBI should start rate hike cycle as inflation risks rise, says Bandhan MF’s Suyash Choudhary
Average inflation forecasts are likely to move higher, and the RBI should begin the rate hike cycle to maintain its credibility as an inflation-focused central bank, according to Suyash Choudhary, CIO-Fixed Income at Bandhan Mutual Fund. However, he believes rate hikes alone may not immediately solve the problem. He said the RBI must avoid mixed messaging to prevent market uncertainty and added that a favourable mix of global factors — including lower oil prices, better foreign inflows, and a weaker dollar — could help improve the situation.
Diamonds in the dust? Retail investors unleash Rs 17,500 crore on 8 battered bluechip stocks
Retail investors pumped an estimated Rs 17,539 crore into eight battered Nifty bluechip stocks during the March 2026 quarter, betting aggressively on market leaders despite steep declines in portfolio values. HDFC Bank, ITC, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Reliance Industries and L&T emerged as top retail picks even as their shares fell sharply.
Nomura Asset, Capital Group, others buy 5.3% stake in Premier Energies for Rs 2,291 cr
Global financial institutions and Indian mutual funds have bought a 5.3 percent stake in Premier Energies. The deal involved promoters selling shares worth over Rs 2,291 crore. This investment comes as Premier Energies secured significant orders for solar cells and modules. The company is expanding its manufacturing capacities for cells and modules.
Sensex Today Trades Flat | Nifty Above 24,000 | Eternal & Infosys Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Flat | Nifty Above 24,000 | Eternal & Infosys Top GainersEquitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Flat | Nifty Above 24,000 | Eternal & Infosys Top Gainers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Flat | Nifty Above 24,000 | Eternal & Infosys Top GainersEquitymaster
RBI's record dividend to US-Iran war: Top five triggers that may dictate the Indian stock market this week
Indian stock market: On Friday, the Nifty 50 climbed 0.32% to end at 23,719.30, while the Sensex gained 0.23% to settle at 75,415.35. While some of the global triggers continue this week, read on to know what are the fresh factors to watch out for this week.
Top Gainers & losers on May 22: JSW Cement, Honasa Consumer, Tata Comm, Sammaan Capital, Trent among top gainers
On May 22, markets showed mixed results with the Nifty 50 gaining 0.40% and Sensex rising 0.36%. While Nifty Private Bank and Nifty Metal saw gains, Nifty Media and Nifty Pharma lagged. The Indian rupee strengthened to 95.9 per dollar amid RBI interventions.
360 ONE Asset Management receives SEBI approval for services at GIFT City
360 ONE Asset Management (AMC), a wholly owned subsidiary of 360 ONE WAM, has received 'No Objection' letter from Securities and Exchange Board of India on 21 May 2026, to undertake following activities permitted under Regulation 21(b) of the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 2026 through 360 ONE Global Asset Management (IFSC) (GAM), a wholly owned subsidiary of AMC, in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City):
Rs 18 lakh crore wiped out: Has the brutal Indian IT stock crash finally bottomed?
India's top IT companies have seen Rs 17.6 lakh crore wiped out in a multi-month bear market. Valuations are at levels not seen since the global financial crisis. Concerns over generative artificial intelligence and weak spending have driven the Nifty IT index down sharply.
India emerges APAC’s top bet for real estate returns across sectors: CBRE survey
India leads Asia Pacific in real estate yields across all asset classes. Global investors are actively deploying capital into Indian real estate. This trend is expected to strengthen as more institutional-grade products become available. India's commercial real estate investment saw significant growth in Q1 2026. The nation is a top market for real estate debt interest.
AI boom is far from over, says Citi’s Drew Pettit
Drew Pettit, Director-US Equity Strategy/ETF Analysis & Strategy Research at Citi expects technology-linked markets such as South Korea and Taiwan to outperform as AI-driven earnings momentum broadens beyond Nvidia, while geopolitical risks and inflation continue to shape global asset allocation.
Banks seek RBI relief on InvIT lending rules, warn 3-yr track record rule may slow infra monetisation & fresh funding
Banks have asked the Reserve Bank of India to relax new lending rules for Infrastructure Investment Trusts. The proposed three-year operational track record requirement could delay infrastructure monetisation and new project funding. Lenders prefer asset quality over trust age for financing eligibility. This change aims to ensure smoother fund recycling and attract global investors for new infrastructure projects.