Dollar strong as Trump imposes new tariff rates; yen sinks to four-month low
The dollar is having a great week against other currencies. This happened after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs. The Japanese yen fell to a four-month low. The Canadian dollar also dipped. The euro remained low due to trade issues with Washington. Despite Trump’s criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the dollar stayed […]
Asian stocks decline, Swiss Franc dips on tariffs
Asian stocks experienced a sixth consecutive day of losses due to President Trump’s announcement of new tariff rates, overshadowing positive earnings from major tech companies. The tariffs, impacting countries with trade surpluses, introduce uncertainty and policy unpredictability, making business planning difficult. While some tariffs were anticipated, others came as a surprise, affecting various nations’ exports.
How will Trump’s 25% tariffs affect India’s key sectors?
Indian markets reacted negatively to US tariffs. Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on India. Most sectoral indices closed lower. Textiles, automobiles, oil & gas, and pharmaceuticals are likely to be affected. Textile stocks could face pressure. There is ambiguity on the auto sector impact. Oil & gas sector also faced a drop. Pharma sector also […]
HUL surges 3.5% on strong Q1 show, margin recovery in sight
Hindustan Unilever’s stock rose 3.5% after reporting June quarter results that exceeded expectations, despite a slight dip in Ebitda margin due to increased advertising. Sales volume grew by 4%, with underlying sales growth reaching 5%. The company anticipates sustained business momentum, driven by price increases and stable input costs, expecting Ebitda margins to remain between […]
Ambuja Cements net profit jumps to Rs 970 crore on record sales
Ambuja Cements, owned by the Adani Group, reported a 24% on-year jump in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹970 crore, driven by record sales volume and revenue exceeding ₹10,000 crore. Despite strong performance, the bottom line fell short of market expectations, leading to a share price decline. The company’s market share also improved, supported by increased […]
Rupee hits record low of 87.59 against dollar amid economic concerns
The Indian rupee hit a record low, closing at 87.59 against the dollar. This decline occurred due to worries about US tariffs and continuous selling of Indian stocks. A strong dollar also contributed to the rupee’s fall. During the day, it even touched 87.74. However, the rupee recovered slightly, possibly because of intervention by the […]
SEBI proposes IPO norm overhaul for large issues
Securities and Exchange Board of India, Sebi, suggested revisions for big Initial Public Offerings. The proposal includes increasing the allocation limit for institutional buyers. It also suggests reducing the share reserved for retail investors. For IPOs exceeding ₹5,000 crore, retail allocation may decrease to 25%. Institutional buyer allocation may increase to 60%.
FPIs continue to sell Indian debt, for 4th month in a row
Foreign portfolio investors continued their net selling of Indian debt through the fully accessible route in July, marking the fourth consecutive month of outflows. Net sales reached ₹455 crore amidst rupee pressure and uncertainty surrounding policy decisions. Hopes for further rate cuts diminished after the RBI emphasized long-term inflation and growth considerations.
Foreign outflows, weak macro signals to keep investors on edge
Indian stock markets closed lower on Thursday. This happened after a day of fluctuating gains and losses. Investors were concerned about US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Indian exports. The Nifty and Sensex both experienced declines. Market volatility increased, indicating caution among traders. Experts suggest that rallies may face resistance due to various economic […]
August Blues or Gains? Historical trends show mixed market performance
Historical market data reveals mixed performance trends for August, with both Nifty 50 and Nifty 500 showing gains in six out of the last ten years. Global indices like S&P 500 and Dow Jones also exhibit similar inconsistent seasonality. Investors anticipate continued volatility this month, influenced by US tariffs and other uncertainties, expecting Nifty to […]