Market News
Stay updated with the latest market trends, earnings, and economic indicators.
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd slips for fifth straight session
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd is quoting at Rs 581.05, down 0.94% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 23.33% in last one year as compared to a 4.38% slide in NIFTY and a 5.12% fall in the Nifty Financial Services index.
Aditya Birla Group seen as front-runner in $1.7-billion-plus deal for Shell’s Sprng Energy: report
Aditya Birla Group has emerged as front runner to buy Shells Indian renewable platform Sprng Energy for over $1.7 billion, edging KKR, though talks remain ongoing and non-binding.
India Inc deepens AI adoption to stay ahead of legal curve
Major Indian corporations are swiftly integrating artificial intelligence into their legal departments. This approach is enhancing the efficiency of contract assessments, monitoring compliance and automating routine legal tasks. Firms such as the Aditya Birla Group and Adani Group are harnessing AI technologies to reduce legal expenditures and optimise operations.
Banks' RoA to slip up to 0.15% in FY27 on lower treasury income, ECL provisions: Crisil
Indian banks will see a dip in their return on assets this financial year due to less income from investments and banks setting aside money early for new credit loss rules, Crisil said. Net interest margins are expected to stay steady; competition for deposits is increasing, potentially raising funding costs for banks, it added.
Bank RoA to slip 10-15 bps to 1.15-1.2% this fiscal for 2 reasons: Crisil
Indian banks’ RoA is expected to ease to 1.15–1.2% this fiscal from 1.3% last year, driven by lower treasury income and higher pre-emptive provisioning ahead of the ECL framework. Despite the dip, margins remain stable, and asset quality risks are contained, keeping overall profitability broadly resilient.
Pound stays defensive against firm dollar; GBP/INR futures above 128 mark
The Great Britain pound is trading on defensive on Friday as safe-haven demand for the US Dollar remains firm. Investors are reportedly awaiting United States (US) President Donald Trumps approval to the 60-day Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iran. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenbacks value against six major currencies, trades slightly higher near 99.06. Meanwhile, declining 10-year United Kingdom (UK) gilt yields due to easing expectations of a near-term Bank of England (BoE) interest rate hike are also weighing on the British Pound . Currently, GBP/USD is trading near 1.3417 in the European session, down 0.18% on the day. On the NSE, GBP/INR futures re trading lower by 0.83% at 128.15.
Buzzing Stocks: Recent listing surges 330% from issue price; Co ups FY27 guidance
For the fourth quarter, Aditya Infotech reported a 45.5% revenue growth to ₹1,422 crore, while EBITDA more than 2.5x from last year to ₹258 crore.
India's toll collection growth likely to moderate 5-7 pc amid West Asia conflict: Crisil
Toll collection growth in India is expected to slow to 5-7 percent this fiscal year. The West Asia conflict is impacting freight movement and industrial activity. This slowdown is seen as temporary. Toll rates may increase more significantly next fiscal year. This will drive toll collection growth to 8-10 percent. Commercial traffic is the main driver of toll collections.
'My Life Is Very Spartan': Meta Techie Earning Nearly Rs 3 Crore A Year Says He Owns No TV Or Car
Representative Image
Aditya Birla Fashion: Motilal Oswal Trims Target Price Despite Strong Q4 Results — Here's Why
Aditya Birla Fashion delivered a strong Q4, with 16% YoY revenue growth and 29% YoY comparable Ebitda growth, driven by a healthy growth in Pantaloons and losses reducing in TCNS and TMRW.
Aditya Birla Fashion Q4 net loss widens to Rs 163.8 cr
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 23.55 crore a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL).
Aditya Birla Fashion Q4 sees sharp rise in net loss at ₹148 crore; revenue up 16%
EBITDA declined 3.6% to ₹197.4 crore from ₹204.9 crore in the year-ago quarter. The EBITDA margin narrowed to 9.9% from 11.9% YoY. Shares of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd ended at ₹67.46, down by ₹0.050, or 0.074%, on the BSE today, May 25.