Asian stocks climb as traders downplay hot CPI

A gauge of US-listed Chinese companies advanced Thursday, echoing gains in China in the prior session, as investors shifted their focus to a key meeting on fiscal policy this weekend. Hong Kong markets are closed for a holiday on Friday.

RBI accepts nearly Rs 25,000 crore bids in bond buyback

In its earlier auctions, the RBI accepted bids worth a smaller quantum than the total notified amount of the auction. This is because the central bank and the government were likely uncomfortable with the price levels that banks were earlier offering. The RBI is the manager of the government’s debt.

Adani Enterprises raises $ 500 million via QIP

The QIP attracted investors such as GQG Partners, Quant Mutual Fund, SBI General Insurance, SBI Life Insurance and HDFC Life Insurance along with a few ultra-high net worth individuals, the people said.

Market expects RBI to kickstart easing with a shallow cut in December

The Reserve Bank of India has shifted to a ‘neutral’ policy stance, increasing expectations of a rate cut in December. Most financial institutions anticipate a 25 basis point cut. Market participants will closely monitor inflation and growth indicators. The RBI’s decision provides flexibility for potential rate easing as inflation remains within legal limits.

Tata stocks rally, D-St confident RNT values will sustain

Tata Investment Corporation, TRF, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra), Tata Chemicals, Automobile Corporation of Goa, Tata Elxsi, Tejas Networks, Nelco, Automotive Stampings & Assemblies, Tata Technologies, Tata Power Company, Rallis India, and Indian Hotels Company gained between 3% and 15% on Thursday.

TCS clear of clouds for now, but rough weather ahead

On the positive side, the traction in new deals for the banks, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) vertical showed improvement and headcount increased year-on-year for the first time in five quarters. Given the seasonal weakness in the remaining two quarters of the current fiscal year, the overall growth and margin trajectory may show stress on […]