Q1 results today: RIL, Wipro, Paytm among 51 companies to announce earnings on Friday
Several major companies, including Reliance Industries, Wipro, and Paytm, are set to announce their first quarter results today. Expectations range from profit growth to revenue declines across different sectors. Investors are advised to stay informed and watch out for key updates.
Infosys posts better Q1 growth but discretionary spending is yet to pick up
Infosys echoed a continued slack in discretionary spending by clients. During an analyst conference call, it mentioned that though there are early signs of pick up in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) vertical, the largest revenue generator for the company, a strong recovery is not yet visible. BFSI contributed around 28% to the […]
Bank of India raises Rs 5,000 crore via infra bonds
State-owned Bank of India raised ₹5,000 crore through 10-year bonds at 7.54% interest, with a base size of ₹2,000 crore and a greenshoe option of ₹3,000 crore. It informed exchanges of 127 bids worth ₹15,318 crore. Funds support long-term infrastructure and affordable housing per RBI guidelines, exempt from cash and Statutory Liquidity Ratios for better […]
HDFC Bank to grow deposits aggressively, slowdown loan growth
HDFC Bank MD Sashidhar Jagdishan stated advances will grow slower post-HDFC merger to lower the 110% credit-deposit ratio. The bank plans 900 new semi-urban branches and saw a drop in attrition despite a social media controversy. RBI’s Das cautioned against aggressive lending. Liquidity buffers and prepaying borrowings are vital steps.
Hot market prompts InCred to shut multi-cap AIF, return money
InCred Asset Management, led by Bhupinder Singh, is closing the multi-cap AIF India Value Growth Fund I, returning ₹80 crore. Managed by Aditya Sood, the fund delivered 165.0% returns since September 2019. Steep valuations, increased 15-25% cash holdings ahead of Union Budget, and new investor warnings drove the decision. Market risks come from US economic […]
Franklin India launches NFO: New players can get wide exposure via multicap MFs
Franklin India Multicap Fund NFO ends July 22, has ₹5,000 minimum investment, and 1% exit load for redemptions within a year. It allocates 25% to large, mid, and small caps, balancing 25% optimally with a QGSV framework. Themes: energy transition, financialisation of savings, and economy formalisation. Managed by Janakiraman, Kalluri, Sebastian.
Stocks in news: RIL, Wipro, Paytm, Infosys, Tata Technologies
Nifty50 reaches 24,800; RIL, Wipro, Infosys, Tata Technologies reveal first-quarter results. Vodafone Idea issues Rs 615 crore in equity shares. Infosys records 3.6% revenue growth, broad-based in constant currency. Tata Technologies’ profit falls 15%. CIE Automotive earns Rs 217 crore. JSW Steel’s results await.
Asian stocks track US decline for a second day: Markets wrap
Asian and US stock markets experience a decline as economic concerns outweigh optimism from interest-rate cuts. Chip stocks show signs of recovery after US-China trade tensions. Investors await updates on market trends and economic data releases.