RBI expected to hold rates in June despite rising inflation, H2 rate hike bets emerge
Three out of twelve economists anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will raise policy rates this fiscal year due to inflation concerns, while others predict a prolonged pause. Most economists expect inflation to exceed RBI’s forecast for FY27, with the bond market already pricing in tighter monetary policy.
HDFC Mutual Fund withdraws NFO of Gold-Silver FoF
HDFC Mutual Fund has withdrawn its proposed Gold-Silver Passive Fund of Fund NFO, citing concerns over rising precious metal imports and their impact on India’s trade balance. This decision follows Prime Minister Modi’s appeal to curb gold and silver purchases and a significant increase in import duties, aiming to conserve foreign exchange reserves amidst global […]
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq boosted by chips to record closing highs; hot inflation report kills rate-cut hopes
US stocks advanced with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record closing highs as AI-linked tech and chip stocks powered gains despite hotter inflation data. Producer prices surged, reinforcing expectations of prolonged Fed tightening. Markets also tracked Trump-Xi talks and rising geopolitical risks, while Morgan Stanley lifted its S&P target.
A short squeeze or sentiment rally? Here’s why SAIL shares surged 14% today
Shares of Steel Authority of India (SAIL) jumped 14% on Wednesday, driven largely by a short squeeze as traders with heavy bearish derivative positions were forced to cover shorts. Extremely high MWPL utilisation and concentrated bets among a few clients amplified the rally as stop-loss triggers accelerated buying pressure.
PFC Q4 Results: Profit rises 24% to Rs 6,325 crore as interest income grows
Power Finance Corp reported a strong rise in fourth-quarter and full-year earnings for FY26, supported by higher interest income, improved fee income and a reversal in impairment provisions. Lower credit costs and steady growth in core lending operations helped the state-run power sector financier deliver improved profitability despite higher finance costs.
SBI extends fall to 20% from peak after Q4 NIMs contraction rattles investors
SBI shares have fallen over 20% from their peak after Q4 earnings revealed margin contraction and a sequential drop in net interest income. Despite this, brokerages maintain a positive outlook, citing strong fundamentals and recommending a ‘Buy’ rating with revised price targets.
Manappuram Finance, IIFL Finance, other stocks rally up to 11% as gold prices soar after import duty hike
Shares of gold financiers Manappuram Finance, Muthoot Finance and IIFL Finance rallied sharply after the government raised import duty on gold to 15%, triggering a surge in domestic gold prices. Higher gold prices improve collateral value for gold loans, potentially boosting lending demand and benefiting companies focused on gold-backed financing businesses.
HFCL, Ideaforge, among 10 smallcap stocks that more than doubled in the first 25 sessions of FY27
The shares of CIAN Agro Industries, Indo Tech Transformers, HFCL, Ideaforge Technology and others more than doubled in the first 25 sessions of FY27 which began on April 1 this year. This came while benchmark index Sensex jumped 7% during the period, recovering some losses after the sharp selloff in March triggered by the skyrocketing […]
Cipla Q4 Results: Profit falls 55% YoY to Rs 555 crore; co declares Rs 13/sh dividend
Cipla Ltd announced a significant 55% year-on-year drop in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter, reaching Rs 555 crore. This contrasts with Rs 1,222 crore reported in the same period last year. The company’s Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 13 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026.
Rupee hits all-time low of 95.74 vs USD as outflows wipe comfort from gold duty hike
The Indian rupee hit a new all-time low on Wednesday, falling 0.1% to 95.7450 per dollar. This decline was driven by consistent overseas debt repayments and importer hedging, overshadowing any relief from increased duties on precious metal imports. The ongoing U.S.