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INR edges closer to a critical 97/$ threshold
The Indian rupee is seen in deep distress as the counter is moving towards breaking yet another key historic mark in opening trades on Wednesday. INR opened at Rs 96.89 per dollar and hit a low of 96.95 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is turning to be Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026. 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
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.
Retail SIP boom boosts AMC outlook; Nippon, ICICI Pru lead pack: Siddhartha Khemka
India's asset management sector is transforming with systematic investing driving growth and stability, reducing reliance on volatile discretionary capital. SIP inflows have surged, now forming a significant portion of mutual fund assets, indicating a shift towards predictable, annuity-like revenue streams. This structural change positions the industry for sustained, retail-led expansion.
Investors may need to temper return expectations as capital costs rise, warns Kotak Pension Fund CIO
Nilesh Bharkhada says higher capital costs, slowing corporate earnings growth and crude oil above $100 a barrel could pressure valuations and trigger earnings downgrades.
Mcap of 9 top valued firms erodes by ₹3.12 trn, Reliance biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of nine of the top 10 valued firms eroded by Rs 3.12 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit. Last week, the 30-share BSE Sensex plunged by 2,090.2 points, or 2.7 per cent, while the 50-share NSE Nifty declined 532.65 points, or 2.2 per cent. "Markets ended the week lower, breaking out of their three-week consolidation phase amid lingering geopolitical tensions in West Asia, persistent weakness in the rupee, and rising inflationary concerns," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The sharp rise in crude oil prices above the USD 105-per-barrel mark intensified worries over imported inflation, fiscal stress, and pressure on corporate margins, he said. From the top-10 pack, Bharti Airtel emerged as the only winner. The market valuation of Reliance Industries tumbled Rs 1,34,445.77 crore to Rs 18,08,420.81 crore. State Bank of India's valuation eroded by Rs 52,245.3 crore to Rs 8,88,862.32 crore. The valua
Coal India gets nod for Mahanadi Coalfields listing with up to 25% stake sale via IPO, OFS
The disinvestment and capital raising may be undertaken either simultaneously or separately, in one or more tranches, with the overall limit set at reducing Coal India Ltd’s shareholding in MCL by up to 25%. Shares of Coal India Ltd ended at ₹462.15, up by ₹8.35, or 1.84%, on the BSE today, May 15.
Geosphere Capital's Arvind Sanger skeptical on Trump-Xi deal, warns oil threatens AI rally
Arvind Sanger, Managing Partner of Geosphere Capital Management says rising crude prices, inflation risks and prolonged geopolitical tensions could weigh on Indian markets, while the US AI investment cycle continues to remain resilient despite concerns around valuations and returns.
Kotak AMC’s Shibani Sircar Kurian bets on financials and healthcare; cautious on IT
Shibani Sircar Kurian, Head -Equity Research and Fund Manager at Kotak Mahindra AMC, which manages assets worth nearly $4.79 billion, said the ongoing Middle East conflict remains the biggest concern for Indian markets due to its potential impact on oil prices, growth and earnings. She said Kotak AMC remains selective, favouring financials, healthcare and parts of industrials, while staying cautious on smallcaps and Indian IT amid AI-led disruption. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Explained - What led to Tuesday's ₹12 lakh crore rout on Dalal Street
Indian markets extended losses for a third straight session on Tuesday, with the Sensex tumbling 1,456 points and investors losing nearly ₹12 lakh crore amid an IT selloff, rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions and persistent foreign fund outflows.
Equity MFs inflow dips 5% in April; SIP contributions fall to ₹31,115 cr
Equity-oriented mutual fund schemes garnered a net inflow of Rs 38,440 crore in April, marking a 5 per cent decline from the preceding month, amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, fluctuating crude oil prices, and concerns about global growth. Moreover, monthly contributions through SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) declined to Rs 31,115 crore last month from Rs 32,087 crore in March,according to data released by industry body Amfi on Monday. Overall, the industry recorded a net infusion of Rs 3.22 lakh crore in April after witnessing an outflow of Rs 2.4 lakh crore in March. This was contributed by a huge inflow of Rs 2.5 lakh crore in the debt funds. The inflow has lifted the industry's assets under management by 11 per cent to Rs 81.92 lakh crore at the end of April, up from Rs 73.73 lakh crore at the end of March. This was driven by strong positive flows across segments and market to market gains witnessed during the month, said Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive at ...
US-Iran war, crude oil prices to Q4 results FY26: Top five triggers that may dictate the Indian stock market this week - MSN
US-Iran war, crude oil prices to Q4 results FY26: Top five triggers that may dictate the Indian stock market this weekMSNStock markets likely to stay volatile this week amid US-Iran tensions, crude oil concernsThe Times of IndiaSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends 516 pts lower, Nifty below 24,200; HDFC Ba...The Economic TimesSensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Benchmark indices end lower; Sensex drops 516 pts to 77,328, Nifty closes at 24,176 amid West Asia tensionsBusinessLineIndian stock market: How are Sensex and Nifty 50 likely to perform next week amid US-Iran war uncertainty?MSNStock Market Live Updates: NSE Nifty50 closes below 24,200, BSE Sensex down over 500 points; Dalal Street ends week in red as crude oil prices rise on renewed US-Iran tensionsThe Times of IndiaNifty 50, Sensex prediction today: Check how Indian stock market is expected to trade on 8 MayMint
Mcap of 4 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, SBI biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 414.69 points or 0.53 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 178.6 points or 0.74 per cent. "Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile and range-bound week, with sentiment remaining cautious despite intermittent recovery attempts. Early optimism driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East and easing oil prices faded quickly as renewed tensions between the US and Iran resurfaced," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. While Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro faced erosion from their valuation, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the pack. ...