Karur Vysya Bank shares rally 6% after Q2 profit jumps 37% YoY

Karur Vysya Bank shares rose sharply after the private sector lender reported a 37% year-on-year rise in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 788 crore. Net interest income grew 19% to Rs 1,497.3 crore, while total business increased nearly 18% to Rs 2.40 lakh crore.

Sebi tweaks CAS framework, restores 30-minute VWAP for expiry settlements

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has implemented an updated framework for closing auction sessions and derivatives settlement. Under the new guidelines, volume-weighted average prices will be used during the last half-hour of normal trading. Trading for stocks will now last until 3:30 pm, while closing auction sessions will continue until 3:40 pm.

Wipro faces slow recovery as revenue and deal wins lag peers

Wipro has reported a decline in revenue for the second quarter in a row, contrasting with larger rivals that experienced growth. The total value of new contracts has dropped significantly, indicating delays in project closures. Despite this, management is optimistic about future improvements in deal momentum and operating margins. Slight enhancements were noted in operating […]

Euro gets much-needed reprieve as AI wobbles rock the dollar

The dollar is about to experience its first weekly decline in five weeks amid AI investment concerns. The euro has rebounded from a 17-month low as US yields fall. Investors are worried about the profitability of data centre operators amidst AI stock volatility. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech may influence market expectations for upcoming […]

Can Bonfiglioli Transmissions IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?

Bonfiglioli Transmissions aims to raise Rs2,534 crore through an upcoming offer for sale. The promoter group’s stake will reduce from 100% to 77% post-IPO. The company has market leadership in various sectors, including industrial automation and construction. Revenue and net profit have shown significant growth in recent years, indicating strong financial performance. Investors with a […]

HDFC Life posts 14% rise in Sept quarter profit

Value of new business (VNB) margin expanded 20 basis points to 24.7% against 24.5% a year ago. One basis point is a hundredth of a percentage point. Value of new business grew 12% to ₹2,040 crore.