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High costs pull India Inc's foreign borrowing down 51%
The rupee ended fiscal 2026 as the worst performer in Asia against the US losing close to 10% of its value in a year marked by record exits from Indian equities by overseas investors amid a global scramble for dollar-based assets. Opening the financial year at Rs 85.59 per dollar, the rupee ended at Rs 94.83. It has since weakened to an all-time Rs 95.96 per dollar.
Millenia WB Yield Fund commits Rs 41 crore for villa project in Hyderabad
WhiteBoard Advisory and Management, along with Casagrand, have secured SEBI approval for a Rs 500 crore fund. This capital will fuel growth for residential projects, with initial focus on Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. The fund aims to deliver yield-based returns to investors. Casagrand, a leading developer, is also pursuing an IPO.
Swiggy shares fall 5% despite narrower Q4 loss; check analyst targets
Swiggy's food-delivery gross order value (GOV) growth came in ahead of estimates and hit a 15-quarter high, while management said its focus on profitability in quick-commerce has temporarily weighed on order-volume growth.
Ashok Kumar Panda takes charge as SAIL Chairman and MD
Ashok Kumar Panda is the new Chairman and Managing Director of SAIL. He previously served as Director (Finance) and Director (Commercial). Panda aims to expand SAIL's capacity to 35 million tonnes per annum. He emphasizes strengthening raw material security and market reach. His focus will be on value-added products and sustained value creation for the company.
‘Bullet Raja’ Royal Enfield leaves Audi, Ferrari behind in global race, becomes world’s 3rd strongest auto brand
Royal Enfield has achieved the world's third strongest automotive brand status, surpassing Audi and Ferrari according to the Brand Finance Automotive Industry 2026 report. With a brand strength score of 88.9 and an AAA rating, the Indian motorcycle company's brand value has surged by 30% to $1.2 billion, driven by its global expansion and focus on retro-style motorcycles.
India's forex kitty drops by $7.79 billion to $690.693 billion: RBI
India's forex reserves dropped by USD 7.794 billion to USD 690.693 billion during the week ended May 1, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week ended April 24, the overall reserves had declined by USD 4.82 billion to USD 698.487 billion. The kitty had expanded to an all-time high of USD 728.494 billion during the week ended February 27 this year before the beginning of the Middle East conflict, which led to several weeks of a drop as the rupee came under pressure and the RBI had to intervene in the forex market through dollar sales. For the week ended May 1, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, decreased by USD 2.797 billion to USD 551.825 billion, the central bank's data showed. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include effects of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units, such as the euro, pound, and yen, held in the foreign exchange reserves. Value of gold reserves decreased by USD 5.021 billion to USD 115.216 billio
Meesho shares surge over 7% after Q4 losses shrink sharply; Morgan Stanley raises target price
Meesho shares surged after the e-commerce platform posted an 88% YoY drop in Q4 losses to Rs 166 crore, while revenue jumped 47% to Rs 3,531 crore. The company also reported a 43% rise in gross merchandise value to Rs 11,371 crore and a similar increase in orders to 717 million, driven by strong user growth and engagement.
SRF shares in focus after solid Q4; ups capex to expand capacity
SRF has approved a ₹2,300 crore investment, up from ₹1,100 crore announced in October 2024, to set up a 20 ktpa HFO plant along with a new 30 ktpa HF facility and downstream value-added derivatives. The project will be executed in phases and is expected to be completed by February 2028.
Vedanta demerger: How mutual funds are rebalancing after the five-way split
As Vedanta splits into five separate listed entities, the immediate focus has shifted from business fundamentals to the technical mechanics of fund rebalancing
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.
Earnings Boom: 10 stocks with over 100% profit growth in Q4FY26
Several Nifty 500 companies reported over 100% year-on-year net profit growth in Q4FY26, reflecting strong earnings momentum. Firms like Eternal, India Cements, Kajaria Ceramics, and Chennai Petroleum led gains, showcasing improved profitability across sectors including finance, banking, and manufacturing.
Bajaj Finance a strong compounder, prefer food delivery over QSR: Dipan Mehta
Dipan Mehta, Director at Elixir Equities, stays constructive on Bajaj Finance, citing diversification and stable credit costs. He favours platform-led food businesses over traditional QSR chains and suggests a long-term approach to Swiggy-type models. He remains cautious on paint companies due to competition, while seeing value in select financials and energy PSUs supported by dividends and policy focus. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.