City Union Bank to raise over Rs 500 crore through QIP
City Union Bank’s board has greenlit a plan to raise up to ₹500 crore via a qualified institutional placement, pending shareholder nod at the August 14, 2026 AGM. This move aims to bolster the bank’s capital. On the same day, shareholders will consider a ₹2 per share dividend for FY26, representing a 200% payout on […]
Largecaps lead profit growth, mid & smallcaps outshine in revenue momentum
Large companies saw stronger net profit growth for the March 2026 quarter, driven by one-off gains, despite slower revenue expansion and wider margin contractions. Mid and small-cap firms, however, demonstrated more resilient revenue growth and smaller margin declines. This performance disparity is reflected in stock market indices, with mid and small-cap indices significantly outperforming their […]
Tech-Led global selloff, Fed rate fears weigh on Indian equities
Indian stock markets experienced their sharpest single-day drop in nearly a month, mirroring a global tech sell-off. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both fell significantly, influenced by a strong US dollar and profit-taking after recent gains. While pharma and healthcare sectors showed resilience, most others, including metals and IT, declined. Market volatility increased, with […]
Metal companies’ hot run comes to an end as West Asia cools off
Metal stocks experienced a significant downturn Tuesday, with the Nifty Metal index dropping 3.2% as falling commodity prices, domestic economic slowdown fears, and anticipated US Federal Reserve rate hikes impacted investor confidence. Vedanta led the decline. Analysts suggest a cautious approach, advising a wait-and-watch strategy before re-entering the sector amidst these headwinds.