Speculative trades push rupee to fresh record low of 88.36
The Indian rupee plummeted to a new low of 88.36 against the dollar on Friday, fueled by an unverified social media post about potential US tariffs on the Indian IT sector. This sparked speculative trading and increased dollar demand from importers, despite some intervention from nationalized banks.
Will global cues and Fed rate cut hopes fuel a market recovery next week?
Indian equity indices ended flat amid choppy trading, with IT stocks declining due to US tariff concerns, offsetting auto sector gains fueled by GST cut hopes. For the week, however, markets gained 1%. Positive global cues and expectations of US rate cuts are expected to support a recovery next week, though Nifty faces resistance at […]
BoB flags RCom loan accounts as fraud amid allegations of fund misuse
Bank of Baroda has declared Reliance Communications’ loan accounts, along with Anil Ambani, as fraudulent due to alleged fund misutilisation and improper transactions. This action follows similar declarations by SBI and Bank of India. Anil Ambani Group denies the allegations, asserting they will contest the claims in court, citing a consortium of 14 lenders and […]
Lower GST will boost India’s economy higher, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new dual-slab GST structure expected to significantly boost India’s economy. The government is also preparing a package for US tariff-affected export sectors and relentlessly working on next-generation policy changes. While not directly addressing tariff issues, the GST reform is anticipated to spur demand and provide some relief to affected […]
Will Indian banks meet the SWIFT ISO 20022 implementation deadline?
Indian banks are accelerating efforts to fully implement SWIFT’s ISO 20022 messaging standard by the November 2025 deadline, driven by directives from the Ministry of Finance and the RBI. Several major banks, including SBI and ICICI Bank, have already migrated to the new system. Failure to comply with the deadline could result in payment disruptions […]
SpiceJet Q1 Results: Airline slips into red with Rs 234 crore YoY loss, revenue falls 36%
SpiceJet faced a setback in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. The budget carrier announced a consolidated net loss of Rupees 234 crore. This contrasts with a net profit of Rupees 158 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations also declined significantly. It fell by 36 percent year-on-year, reaching Rupees 1,060 […]
Oyo Q1 FY26 PAT doubles YoY to Rs 200 crore; revenue grows 47% to Rs 2,019 crore
Oyo has reported a profit after tax of over Rs 200 crore in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, with revenue growing 47% to Rs 2,019 crore. The company’s Gross Booking Value surged 144% to Rs 7,227 crore, driven by hotel openings and premiumization.
Sebi ramped up Jane Street probe due to inadequate data, continued complaints: Reports
India’s markets regulator launched a formal investigation into Jane Street’s trading practices even though its surveillance department had recommended otherwise, due to continued complaints from market participants, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.
Abril Paper Tech shares list at 20% below issue price
Abril Paper Tech shares debuted on the BSE SME at Rs 48.80. The IPO was subscribed 11.20 times, driven by retail investors. The company plans to use the IPO proceeds for capital expenditure and working capital. Abril Paper Tech manufactures sublimation heat transfer paper. The company’s revenue rose 142% to Rs 60.91 crore.
The Golden Thumb Rule| Don’t drive with the rearview mirror — Kaustubh Belapurkar on why past performance misleads investors
Kaustubh Belapurkar cautions investors against solely relying on past performance when selecting mutual funds, highlighting that chasing top-performing funds often leads to disappointment due to poor performance persistence. He emphasizes the significance of evaluating risk-adjusted rolling returns, SIP returns, the strength of the investment team, and the consistency of the investment process for sustained success.