Foreign borrowings hit over $6 billion in June as 140 firms tap global market

In June, external commercial borrowings and foreign currency convertible bonds amassed an impressive $6.07 billion. Prominent borrowers included Shriram Finance and Microsoft Corp India, while Air India acquired necessary funding for aircraft imports through a leasing company. A total of 140 companies participated in these significant financial maneuvers, with data from the Reserve Bank of […]

Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop as AI rally pauses, oil dips

Asian markets experienced a dip on Thursday as Wall Street’s recent tech surge showed signs of slowing down. Crude oil prices also fell slightly after Iran and Oman reached a new agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Sandisk and Western Digital faced significant declines following disappointing earnings reports. As investors reassess stock valuations, the […]

CAS sparks trader backlash as losses mount, Sebi holds firm

Concerns are mounting among traders regarding the recent shift to a closing auction system, which has led to significant price volatility. Numerous market participants have reported unexpected losses, prompting authorities to engage with brokers to explore these issues. Despite regulators’ attempts to bolster trader involvement, the contentious pricing mechanism continues to stir debate within the […]

US stocks: Dow closes at record on Mideast optimism; SpaceX, AMD drag Nasdaq

The Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved an all-time high on Wednesday, driven by rising optimism over potential peace talks with Iran. Meanwhile, both SpaceX and AMD saw their stock prices drop following their earnings announcements. The growth in private payrolls also showed signs of cooling in July, reflecting a steady job market, as market watchers […]

US stocks: Alphabet shares fall 4% as DeepMind chief shifts role in Google’s AI shakeup

Alphabet’s Class C shares declined significantly after a major AI leadership restructuring. DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is moving to a new chief scientist role. Several prominent Gemini researchers have departed the company recently. This overhaul occurs as Google DeepMind faces challenges with its latest AI model. The company’s cloud business, however, continues to show strong […]

SpaceX draws retail investors despite fall in shares post earnings

Retail investors bought SpaceX shares on Wednesday after a significant price drop. Individual traders purchased over twenty-two million dollars worth of stock. This buying activity followed the company’s first earnings report since its public debut. SpaceX shares experienced a notable decline, falling below one hundred ten dollars. The company reported increased AI revenue and new […]

Sterlite Tech, HFCL gain 5% each on reports of US ban on Chinese data centre devices

Shares of Sterlite Technologies and HFCL rallied 5% each after reports that the US administration is considering restrictions on Chinese data centre equipment imports. The proposed curbs could impact optical transceivers used in AI infrastructure. HFCL’s planned ₹400 crore capacity expansion in optical fibre and cable manufacturing also gains attention amid rising demand from AI, […]

QSR stocks near turning point as risk-reward turns favorable, says Motilal Oswal

The Indian quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector is entering a favourable phase after a challenging period, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services. The brokerage believes easing valuations, improving operational trends, and long-term consumption growth could support a recovery in QSR stocks. It remains selective in the space and highlights Jubilant FoodWorks, Sapphire Foods India, Westlife Foodworld, […]

MCX shares fall 4% after Q1 profit falls 22% QoQ to Rs 413 crore. What should investors do?

Multi Commodity Exchange shares fell after reporting lower June quarter profit and revenue. Profit after tax declined twenty-two percent sequentially while revenue also dropped. However, profit surged one hundred three percent year-on-year with strong trading volumes. Operational milestones included significant growth in average daily turnover and active clients. MCX remains dominant domestically and a major […]