Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisis

Sri Lanka’s central bank enacted a significant 100 basis point policy rate hike, its largest in four years, to combat rising inflation and a weakening rupee. This move comes as the nation grapples with soaring energy prices driven by the Middle East conflict, impacting economic growth and foreign reserves.

First Taiwan, then South Korea? How global AI supercycle is demoting Indian stock market

A global AI-led market shift is driving massive foreign capital outflows from India toward East Asia’s technology hubs, with overseas investors pulling nearly $24 billion from Indian equities this year. Fueled by the AI boom and a sharp rally in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Taiwan has overtaken India as the world’s fifth-largest stock market, while […]

Jefferies raises target price of auto ancillary stock that’s venturing into aerospace

Jefferies has increased its target price for Belrise Industries to Rs 250, maintaining a positive outlook. The auto component maker is experiencing strong earnings growth and securing new orders. Belrise is also expanding its global presence in aerospace and defence sectors. This strategic diversification is expected to drive future growth and profitability for the company.

Water purifier maker Kent RO delays IPO as Mideast war dents sentiment

Kent RO Systems has postponed its stock market debut. The Indian water purifier maker cites global market volatility, worsened by the Iran conflict, as the reason. Rising costs for raw materials also impact operations. The company will reassess its IPO plans in at least a year. Despite challenges, Kent expects revenue growth driven by low […]

Campus Activewear shares jump 7% after strong Q4 show; PAT surges 26% YoY

Campus Activewear shares rallied nearly 7% after the company reported strong Q4 FY26 earnings, driven by healthy revenue growth, expanding margins, and improved profitability. The footwear maker also crossed the Rs 1,770 crore revenue milestone in FY26, supported by stronger premium product demand and improving operational efficiency.