Wall Street ends higher as investors digest Trump trade comments
Wall Street closed higher Friday as investors weighed President Trump’s remarks on China tariffs and regional bank earnings eased credit risk concerns. Trump’s comments on tariffs were seen as mixed, while regional banks rebounded, with Truist Financial and Zions Bancorporation showing gains.
Gold brightest on Dhanteras eve: Yellow metal at record ₹1.34 lakh set to impact sales
Gold prices have reached a new peak just before Dhanteras, affecting festive sales. Jewellers anticipate more lightweight jewellery purchases. Investment demand for gold and silver coins remains robust. Platinum is also gaining popularity among men for jewellery. Silver prices have softened due to increased supply, despite a global deficit. Geopolitical tensions and US economic factors […]
Banking stocks lead markets to four-month high ahead of Diwali
Indian stock markets saw their best weekly performance in four months. Banking stocks led the rally, fueled by positive business updates and loan growth. Investors are optimistic ahead of the Diwali trading session. While short-term gains are expected, analysts suggest caution post-Diwali as loan growth may not sustain. Foreign investors showed buying interest.
JSW Infra plans Rs 5,500 crore capex push; Q2 PAT down 3.5%
JSW Infrastructure will invest ₹4,000 crore in its port operations and ₹1,500 crore in its logistics arm in FY26. This spending will support both organic and inorganic growth. The company reported a profit after tax decline of 3.5% for the June quarter. Total revenue increased by 26% year-on-year.
Rupee falls 15 paise, RBI support said to prevent bigger drop
On Friday, the Indian rupee took a dip, settling at 87.9750 against the dollar. Thanks to the Reserve Bank of India’s timely intervention, the decline was cushioned. While the rupee enjoyed a commendable two-day uptrend, a surge in dollar demand coupled with global risk aversion dampened its gains.
Strides Founder raises Rs 1000 crore to refinance debt
Arun Kumar, founder of Strides Group and OneSource, has secured ₹1,000 crore by pledging shares. This move refinances existing loans, extending maturities and simplifying repayments. The transaction aims to consolidate smaller borrowings into larger, long-term facilities. It reflects a broader effort to clean up the promoter’s balance sheet and shows a decline in pledged shares, […]
Wall Street dumps risky ETFs after crypto crash
Wall Street rushed to launch altcoin ETFs when crypto prices soared. Now, a sharp market crash has wiped out billions. Many altcoins have plunged, revealing their unstable nature. This situation raises concerns about investor protection as the SEC considers new ETF approvals. The volatile digital asset market remains a risky frontier.
RBI gold reserves surpass $100 billion as prices hit record high
Total reserves have come within touching distance of the record high in mid September at $702 billion, but consistently fell later.
After a tough quarter, SFBs hope for credit quality, growth uptick
Small finance banks faced profitability pressures in the second quarter due to higher credit costs and expenses. AU Small Finance Bank saw a dip in net profit, while Ujjivan and Jana reported significant drops. Lenders expressed confidence in improving credit quality from unsecured business in the coming quarter.