Dollar slips as investors eye September Fed cut

The dollar weakened due to tame U.S. inflation data, increasing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next month. President Trump’s attempts to influence the Fed further undermined the currency. While investors are pricing in a high probability of a rate cut, some analysts advise caution, awaiting further economic data to solidify the outlook.

Shriram Properties’ Q1 net profit rises 18% YoY, revenue up 24%

Shriram Properties Limited announced impressive first-quarter results. Net profit rose 18% to ₹20.6 crore. Total revenue reached ₹261.5 crore, a 24% increase. Revenue from operations jumped 57%. This growth was driven by successful project handovers. The company is expanding its project pipeline. They are evaluating multiple projects. CMD Murali M attributed the success to strong […]

Essential guide for first-time investors: Understanding mutual funds and their risks

New investors entering the market should understand mutual fund schemes, risks, costs, and return potential. Options range from equity to fixed-income and hybrid funds, each with varying risk levels. Costs include expense ratios, impacting returns. Investors should align fund choices with their risk profile and investment timeline, considering equity for long-term goals and debt for […]

Apollo Healthtech targets listing by Jan-Mar 2027

Apollo Healthtech, a part of Apollo Hospitals, may get listed by early 2027. This move aims to unlock value for shareholders. Promoters will remain the same. Apollo Hospitals reported a strong Q1 with a 42% profit increase. Revenue also grew by 15%. The company plans to add over 4,300 beds in the next few years.

How did India’s wealthiest investors perform in June quarter?

India’s wealthiest investors witnessed a surge in their net worth during the June quarter, fueled by a stock market rebound. Portfolios of figures like the Jhunjhunwala family and Mukul Agrawal saw gains between 12% and 42%. Conversely, Madhusudan Kela and Vijay Kedia experienced portfolio value declines as they strategically reduced exposure to certain stocks.

Banks boost equity investments by 49% in FY25 amid retail FOMO

Indian banks significantly increased their equity investments in FY25, driven by strategic treasury diversification. An analysis of 16 major banks revealed a 49% surge, reaching ₹49,572 crore, with SBI’s investments tripling. This rise coincided with growing retail participation in the market and the implementation of new accounting norms.

Spandana Sphoorty Financial raises Rs 400 Crore through rights issue amid oversubscription

Spandana Sphoorty Financial announced the allotment of 17.3 million partly paid-up equity shares at ₹230 each to existing investors who participated in the rights issue. This allotment increases the company’s paid-up equity share capital to ₹80 crore. While the rights issue was oversubscribed, the company allotted slightly less than the targeted 17.4 million shares.