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Go Digit shares climb 10% as institutional investors pick up stake
According to NSE, Aditya Birla Sunlife Mutual Fund has purchased 2.1 million shares of Digit General Insurance, while JPMorgan (Taiwan) Eastern Technology Fund also acquired 1.1 million shares.
INR regains momentum with all eyes on RBI monetary policy
The Indian rupee is regaining some momentum in opening trades on Friday as the global crude oil prices eased and market participants keenly awaited the RBI's MPC decision today. Heightened geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran drove energy volatility and aggressive safe-haven buying capped sharp gains in the local unit. INR opened at Rs 95.72 per dollar and hit a high of 95.63 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at 95.83 against the US dollar. Local markets opened in the green with investors closely watching the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monetary policy announcement scheduled for today. The Indian benchmark indices are trading higher today, with the NIFTY 50 hovering around 23,442.30 (+0.11%) and the S&P BSE SENSEX trading at 74,556.68 (+0.26%).

India growth story intact, AI not a bubble yet, Citi’s Aloke Gupte says
Rupee depreciation is a big factor people consider, because anyone running a global portfolio looks at returns on a dollar basis, not on an individual currency basis, and the rupee's performance impacts what you have invested, Aloke Gupte, Citigroup's co-head of global equity capital markets, said.

AI Isn’t Replacing Credit Hedge Fund Traders Yet, Barclays Says
Hedge funds and asset managers are increasingly using artificial intelligence when investing in global credit markets, but the technology isn’t replacing human traders — at least for now, according to a survey by Barclays Plc.

Citi Predicts Global IPO Super Cycle Ahead; Backs AI Infrastructure And India's Long-Term Outlook
Citi's Aloke Gupte expects global capital markets to enter an IPO super cycle as AI fuels funding demand.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: A 12% return is a really good job in markets, says HSBC MF CEO Kailash Kulkarni
HSBC Mutual Fund CEO Kailash Kulkarni urged investors to keep return expectations realistic, saying a 12% annual return is a strong outcome in equity markets. Speaking at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit, he highlighted export-led manufacturing as a key long-term opportunity and said AI could empower retail investors through better access to information.

IME Capital's Ashi Anand bets on AI-linked capital goods firms, exits IT and real estate
Ashi Anand, Founder and CEO of IME Capital, said his firm has allocated around 10% of its portfolio to companies connected to global power equipment and infrastructure supply chains serving major international manufacturers. He is also building exposure to the GLP-1 and consumer themes. Anand remains cautious on markets due to geopolitical risks, warning that prolonged disruption around the Strait of Hormuz could push oil prices higher and weigh on India's inflation and trade balance. 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.

Why are FPIs selling if India’s growth story remains strong? Citi's Sue Lee explains
Sue Lee, Head-Markets Asia South at Citi, says geopolitical tensions and the global AI investment boom are diverting capital away from India in the short term, despite the country's strong underlying fundamentals. She believes a robust IPO pipeline could help attract fresh foreign inflows and points to continued investments in manufacturing, AI data centres and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) as evidence of sustained long-term interest in India.

Stock markets slide in early trade tracking weak global peers, foreign fund outflows - The New Indian Express
Stock markets slide in early trade tracking weak global peers, foreign fund outflowsThe New Indian Express
'Hero will benefit if fuel efficiency is top of mind': Hero MotoCorp CEO
Hero MotoCorp reports no domestic demand slump despite global challenges. The company is aggressively expanding its operations. CEO Harshavardhan Chitale expresses confidence in India's economic resilience. Hero MotoCorp is focusing on growing segments like scooters, premium motorcycles, and electric vehicles. Significant capital expenditure is planned for capacity expansion and new product launches in domestic and international markets.
15 largecap stocks crash up to 40% in CY26. Are you holding any?
Indian equity markets have remained under pressure in CY26 amid global uncertainties, persistent FII selling and other macroeconomic challenges. The BSE Sensex has fallen about 12.5% so far this year, while several large-cap stocks have witnessed sharp corrections. Fifteen large-cap names have declined between 25% and 40%, highlighting the breadth of the ongoing market weakness.
INR depreciates further to one-week low as oil stays elevated amid Middle East turmoil
The Indian rupee depreciated further in opening trades on Wednesday as oil prices stay elevated, driving fears of inflationary pressures in future. INR opened at Rs 95.43 per dollar and hit a low of 95.65 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee fell 15 paise to close at 95.34 against the US dollar, as global crude oil prices jumped and the American currency remained firm amid massive safe-haven inflows. Significant foreign fund outflows also weighed on the investor sentiments. Local equities continue to stay strained in early trades with BSE Sensex trading at 73,866.45, down by 783.39 points and NSE Nifty 50 trading at 23,247.90, down by 235.65 points.