IndiGo, SpiceJet slide up to 6% after Air India plane crash, oil price surge

Share prices of Indian aviation companies plummeted following a tragic Air India crash and a surge in global crude oil prices. The Air India Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all 241 onboard, triggering caution among investors. Simultaneously, escalating Middle East tensions, highlighted by Israeli strikes on Iran, caused oil prices to soar, further pressuring […]

S&P 500 ends higher as Oracle reignites AI rally; Boeing drops

The S&P 500 saw gains on Thursday. Oracle’s positive AI forecast boosted market confidence. Tech giants like Microsoft and Nvidia also experienced growth. However, Boeing shares declined due to a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. Rising Middle East tensions added to market concerns. Investors are anticipating potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

NBFCs turn top overseas borrowers in April with over $1.5 billion loans

Indian companies raised $2.92 billion through overseas loans in April, with NBFCs leading the way, securing $1.53 billion for on-lending and sub-lending. Shriram Finance topped the list with $955 million in external commercial borrowings. ECB has become a cheaper funding option for NBFCs, diversifying their funding mix amid reduced bank lending due to risk weights.

Asian stocks set to advance as US inflation cools

Asian equity-index futures saw gains following positive Wall Street performance driven by cooling US inflation data, bolstering expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The dollar weakened, and Treasury yields declined. Geopolitical tensions and potential tariff increases introduced some market uncertainty, while optimism grew regarding corporate investment due to anticipated deregulation and tax cuts.

Reliance sells 3.6% Asian Paints for $900 million to SBI MF

SBI Mutual Fund purchased a 3.6% stake in Asian Paints from Reliance Industries for Rs 7704 crore, marking one of India’s biggest bilateral block deals. Reliance monetized a 17-year-old investment, reaping a 23-fold return amid competitive industry pressures.