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INR appreciates on improved market sentiment
The Indian rupee appreciated 15 paise to 95.28 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday on improved market sentiment after reports that Saudi Arabia has slashed August crude oil prices for Asia amid easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Lower Middle East risk premium and higher traffic from the Strait of Hormuz kept the oil prices lower. At the interbank foreign exchange market the rupee opened at 95.33 and later touched 95.28 against the American currency, registering a gain of 15 paise from its previous close. Yesterday, rupee depreciated 20 paise to close at 95.43 against the US dollar, as a strengthening greenback weighed on emerging market currencies. Meanwhile, local markets are extending gains amid strong quarterly updates from banking heavyweights like HDFC Bank, favorable monsoon progress, and steady foreign institutional buying. The BSE Sensex was trading at 78,374.76, up by 89.69 points (0.11%), while the NSE Nifty 50 was up 38.90 points (0.16%) at ..
Kotak AMC, executives seek settlement in Essel Group debt dispute
The case dates back to the 2019 Essel liquidity crisis, when a sharp fall in Zee Entertainment's share price triggered margin calls on pledged shares securing debt held by six Kotak fixed maturity plans (FMPs). The case relates to Kotak Mutual Fund's six close-ended debt schemes (FMPs), which had invested in zero coupon non-convertible debentures (NCDs) issued by Konti Infrapower & Multiventures and Edison Utility Works, part of the Essel Group, the promoter group of Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
Kotak AMC, executives seek settlement in Essel Group debt dispute
The case dates back to the 2019 Essel liquidity crisis, when a sharp fall in Zee Entertainment's share price triggered margin calls on pledged shares securing debt held by six Kotak fixed maturity plans (FMPs). The case relates to Kotak Mutual Fund's six close-ended debt schemes (FMPs), which had invested in zero coupon non-convertible debentures (NCDs) issued by Konti Infrapower & Multiventures and Edison Utility Works, part of the Essel Group, the promoter group of Zee Entertainment Enterprises.
Nifty closes above 24,400 as rally extends to fourth straight session
Benchmark indices extended gains for a fourth straight session on Monday, supported by broad-based buying. Encouraging Q1 business updates, easing crude oil prices, improving monsoon progress and receding geopolitical concerns lifted sentiment. The Nifty closed above the 24,400 mark. Auto, consumer durables, oil & gas and metal stocks led the gains, while IT and PSU bank shares ended lower. Broader market also remained firm, reflecting sustained buying interest.
IndusInd Bank among 6 stocks to hit 52-week highs & rally up to 25% in a month
Six BSE 100 stocks, including Cholamandalam Investment, IndusInd Bank and Lupin, touched fresh 52-week highs as the Sensex climbed 521 points. The milestone reflects strong buying interest, positive momentum and growing investor confidence amid the broader market rally.
TPG, GIC and ICICI Bank acquire Aseem Infrastructure Finance for ₹5,000 crore
Aseem is a leading sustainable infrastructure debt financier with a core focus on renewable energy, power transmission and other infrastructure assets in India. It was established in 2020 by the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, India’s sovereign-anchored alternative asset manager.
10 Nifty stocks Motilal Oswal recommends buying ahead of Q1 results. What can shareholders expect?
As the Q1FY27 earnings season begins with TCS's results on Thursday, Motilal Oswal expects Nifty earnings to grow 10%, the fastest pace in four quarters. The brokerage has identified 10 stocks, including Bharti Airtel, SBI, ICICI Bank, M&M and Titan, that it believes offer attractive upside ahead of the June quarter earnings, backed by strong fundamentals and growth prospects.
Kaushalya Infrastructure Development Corpn Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group
Asian Hotels (North) Ltd, Ind Bank Housing Ltd, Digitide Solutions Ltd and Mazda Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 06 July 2026.
China gold ETF overtakes CSI 300 fund as investors move away from equities
State-backed purchases of stock ETFs have eased in China, while demand for gold, fixed-income and cash-management funds has reshaped the country's ETF rankings.
India emerging as contrarian bet as TSMC, Samsung, SK Hynix drive 72% of EM rally: DSP Mutual Fund - Moneycontrol.com
India emerging as contrarian bet as TSMC, Samsung, SK Hynix drive 72% of EM rally: DSP Mutual FundMoneycontrol.com
SBI to recruit 1,500 probationary officers this year
State Bank of India is set to recruit 1,500 probationary officers this year to fuel business expansion, with applications closing on July 8. The bank also hires IT professionals and domain experts as Specialist Officers. Last fiscal, SBI onboarded over 25,000 individuals, including officers and associates, demonstrating its commitment to generating employment and building a skilled workforce.
Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms surges ₹1 trillion, Airtel top gainer
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance emerging as the biggest gainers, amid a largely positive trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 663.44 points, or 0.86 per cent, and the NSE Nifty rose 214.85 points, or 0.89 per cent. Markets ended the week on a firm footing, supported by resilient domestic macroeconomic indicators, healthy GST collections and improving industrial activity, Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. "Expectations of a more accommodative global monetary policy following softer-than-expected US labour market data further strengthened investor sentiment," he added. The market valuation of Bharti Airtel jumped Rs 36,529.21 crore to Rs 11,63,877.30 crore, the most among the top-10 firms. Bajaj Finance added Rs 33,059.83 crore, taking its valuation to Rs 6,43,141.36 crore. ICICI Bank's valuation surged Rs 16,084.29 crore to Rs