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Demat account additions pick up on D-Street rebound
India added over 2.5 million demat accounts in June, the highest since February. This growth occurred as key market indices Nifty 50 and Sensex advanced significantly. Improved market sentiment followed the easing of geopolitical concerns and potential IPO announcements. Broader market participation and digital onboarding are attracting new retail investors. Future demat account growth will depend on Indian market performance and investor confidence.
BlackSoil’s NBFC arm forays into solar financing through Creditfair acquisition
BlackSoil has acquired Credit Fair's solar financing business for about ₹45 crore, marking its entry into rooftop solar lending as it expands its retail and climate-focused loan portfolio.
FCNR-B flows taper as higher costs trip math for double-digit returns
Indian banks are experiencing a slowdown in special foreign currency deposit collection. Rising overseas borrowing costs are impacting banks' leverage offerings to clients. High-net-worth individuals seek double-digit dollar returns, assessing tax implications. Banks are recalibrating deposit mobilization strategies after recent guideline releases. Investor expectations for higher spreads are increasing due to Indian supply.
FCNR-B flows taper as higher costs trip math for double-digit returns
Indian banks are experiencing a slowdown in special foreign currency deposit collection. Rising overseas borrowing costs are impacting banks' leverage offerings to clients. High-net-worth individuals seek double-digit dollar returns, assessing tax implications. Banks are recalibrating deposit mobilization strategies after recent guideline releases. Investor expectations for higher spreads are increasing due to Indian supply.
Provide Written Assurance On E20 Fuel Safety: Kejriwal Writes To Toyota, Maruti, Hero, Other Auto Majors
Arvind Kejriwal has written to 29 automakers seeking clarity on E20 ethanol-blended petrol.
India's peak power demand set to hit 300 GW next year: Manohar Lal
Speaking at the 12th India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2026 in the national capital, the minister highlighted that according to estimates, India has already reached (peak power demand of) 271 GW, and projections suggest the peak may rise even further this year.
Dollar Tree upgraded on earnings upside potential despite ongoing traffic woes - Investing.com India
Dollar Tree upgraded on earnings upside potential despite ongoing traffic woesInvesting.com India
Gold, silver prices today: Comex gold slips $107, silver drops $3 as Middle East tensions escalate; Fed minutes in focus
Precious metals saw further losses on 8 July, influenced by renewed Middle East tensions and a strengthening US dollar. Gold dropped to $4,050 and silver fell below $60, as escalating conflicts following US strikes on Iran raised concerns over inflation and interest rates.
Phoenix Mills Q1 Update: Retail consumption jumps 32%; office occupancy climbs to 72%
Shares of Phoenix Mills Ltd ended at ₹2,022.15, down by ₹51.00, or 2.46%, on the BSE.
SEBI amends FPI fee rules, shifts registration payments to rupee terms
SEBI has replaced the US dollar-denominated registration fee for Foreign Portfolio Investors with a rupee-based fee structure, revising charges for Category I and II FPIs and updating registration rules, with the changes set to take effect after six months.
Multibagger small-cap Cupid logs biggest one-day fall in 6 months; ends 3-day rally
Cupid shares fell 11% on July 8, reversing a strong 14-session winning streak. After hitting a record high of ₹226, the stock plunged to ₹197, marking its biggest single-day decline since January. Retail investors benefited significantly from its 1,416% rally over the past years.
INR tumbles sharply against US dollar as oil prices soar on renewed US-Iran tensions; Sensex, NIFTY plunge over 2%
The Indian rupee tanked 59 paise to settle at 95.55 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as the US launched fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up crude oil prices and strengthening the dollar. The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic's ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. Following the strikes, global crude oil prices rose exponentially. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 6.16 per cent at USD 78.73 per barrel in futures trade. The Indian stock market also suffered a massive crash, with the NSE Nifty 50 plunging 516.65 points (2.12%) to close at 23,882.05, while the BSE Sensex tanked 1,677.12 points (2.15%) to settle at 76,503.60.