Ajanta Pharma, Sun Pharma poised to tap GLP-1 opportunity amid market shift: Siddhartha Khemka
India’s metabolic therapy market is transforming post-semaglutide patent expiry, shifting to a competitive, volume-driven model. With significant price drops and increased launches, demand is surging among millions needing obesity management. Broader specialist adoption and a growing prescriber base are fueling this expansion, promising substantial market growth.
Silver lining to market crash? Analysts say Nifty now at fair valuations after 9% March selloff; what lies ahead
Middle East conflict sent oil prices soaring, impacting Indian markets. While valuations have cooled to fair levels, analysts caution against aggressive buying. The market remains fragile, with a durable bottom yet to be confirmed. Investors are advised to adopt a staggered or wait-and-watch approach, as the situation hinges on the war’s duration and its effect […]
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Bharat investors to drive next growth wave in wealth management: Nilesh Naik
India’s investment landscape is shifting as investors from smaller towns increasingly drive growth. Digital penetration in these ‘Bharat’ cities is expanding the investor base significantly. Platforms are adapting product design and education for this new cohort. This trend is set to redefine wealth management and boost India’s investor numbers substantially over the next decade.
Stocks tumble, Dow confirms correction territory, as Middle East tensions drag
U.S. stocks plunged Friday, with major indexes hitting seven-month lows as a Middle East war continued to suppress risk appetite. The Dow entered correction territory, down over 10% from its record high. Rising oil prices fueled inflation fears, dampening hopes for Fed rate cuts.
Qatar’s Doha Bank to bid India ‘goodbye’
Doha Bank is exiting its branch operations in India. The Qatari bank will close its Mumbai and Kochi branches after more than a decade. It will now operate solely through a representative office in the country. This strategic shift was approved by the bank’s board of directors. Doha Bank had launched its India operations in […]
Fuel duty cut, states’ line-up give Bond Street the jitters
The yield on India’s 10-year government bond rose sharply Friday. This increase follows a cut in fuel excise duty which impacted the fiscal outlook. High state bond sales and rising oil prices also contributed to the jump. The benchmark yield has seen its biggest weekly rise since May 2022.
Markets drown in Red Sea: Rupee bleeds, bears maul Street
The Indian rupee hit a record low against the dollar, breaching 94 and nearing 95, as rising crude oil prices fueled fears of a prolonged Gulf war. Indian equities also suffered significant declines, marking a fifth consecutive week of losses. Analysts warn of further depreciation for the rupee if the conflict persists and central bank […]
RBI tightens norms on net open positions to curb rupee’s slide
The Reserve Bank of India has set a new limit for banks on their foreign currency dealings in the rupee. This move aims to control speculative trading and stabilize the Indian currency. Banks must now keep their open positions within 100 million US dollars each day. This regulation comes as the rupee faces pressure and […]
NARCL set to acquire debt of Kay Bouvet Engineering
Specialised equipment maker Kay Bouvet Engineering’s Rs 1,000 crore debt is poised for takeover by NARCL. Banks will see a 13% recovery through NARCL’s Rs 130 crore offer, which faced no competition in a Swiss challenge auction. This marks a potential final acquisition for the bad loan aggregator this fiscal year.
Nifty 50 constituents mostly protected from oil shock: ICICI Securities
India’s Nifty index shows resilience against potential oil price surges from the Gulf conflict. Companies within the Nifty that supply energy like coal and electricity stand to gain. Demand for these energy sources is expected to rise as alternatives to oil and gas. Conversely, smaller companies face greater impact from rising fuel costs.