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FIIs Sold IT Stocks, Yet Nifty IT Surged 16%: What Does This Market Trend Indicate?
An interesting trend was witnessed in the stock market as Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) reduced their holdings in several Nifty IT stocks, but the IT index still delivered a strong performance, rising nearly 16% in July.
HDFC Bank Shares Slip After Board Takes Action Against CEO and CFO Over MSRDC Matter
HDFC Bank shares witnessed pressure in the market after the bank’s board took action against senior management officials in connection with the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) matter.
IT Stocks Rally: TCS, Infosys, Coforge and Mphasis Surge as AI Optimism and Global Demand Boost Sentiment
Indian IT stocks witnessed a strong rally as investors showed renewed confidence in the technology sector. Shares of major IT companies, including TCS, Infosys, Coforge and Mphasis, gained momentum amid improving global tech sentiment, expectations of higher AI-driven spending, and attractive valuat...
India Moves Towards Plastic Currency: RBI Gets Approval to Issue ₹10 and ₹20 Polymer Notes for Trials
India may soon witness a change in its currency system as the Central Government has approved the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) plan to issue 2 billion polymer banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20 denominations on a trial basis.
Govt Plans $80,000 Crore Incentive Package to Boost Deepwater Oil & Gas Exploration
The Central Government is working on a proposed ₹80,000 crore incentive package aimed at attracting investments in India's deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas exploration sector. The initiative is designed to increase domestic energy production, reduce dependence on crude oil imports, and stre...
IDFC First Bank Shares Rally After Q1 Profit Jumps 132% to ₹1,075 Crore; Investors Watch Growth Story
Private sector lender IDFC First Bank has attracted strong investor attention after reporting a sharp jump in its June quarter (Q1 FY27) profit. The bank posted its highest-ever quarterly net profit of ₹1,075 crore, marking a 132% year-on-year growth compared with ₹463 crore in the same quarter last...
Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Union Education Minister Amid Massive Student Protests
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from the Council of Ministers following weeks of nationwide student protests linked to the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The resignation marks a major political development as pressure mounted from students, parents, and opposition parties...
Adani Green Energy Crosses 20 GW Capacity as Q1 FY27 EBITDA Hits Record ₹4,122 Crore
Adani Green Energy Limited has crossed 20 GW of operational renewable energy capacity, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion across solar, wind and hybrid power projects.
Reliance’s ‘Next Jio’ Mission: Why the RIL Stock Has Stalled Amid Heavy Investment
Reliance Industries appears to be entering another major transformation phase. The company is using cash generated from its established businesses, including Oil-to-Chemicals, telecommunications and retail, to invest in future-focused areas such as artificial intelligence, data centres, New Energy a...
India’s Data Centre Growth Faces Land and Power Challenges, Says JM Financial
India’s data centre industry is expected to remain one of the country’s fastest-growing digital infrastructure segments. The expansion is being supported by rising adoption of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital payments, online services and enterprise digitisation.
NEET Paper Leak Case: PM Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts, Says Culprits Will Face Strict Punishment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the government will set up fast-track courts to ensure quick action against those involved in paper leak cases, including the ongoing NEET controversy.
Trump Announces Massive Tariff Plan for Generic Drugs to Boost US Manufacturing
Former US President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff policy aimed at encouraging pharmaceutical companies to shift generic drug manufacturing to the United States.
Bandhan Bank Shares Tumble 14% as Weak NIM Outlook Overshadows Quarterly Performance
Bandhan Bank's shares declined nearly 14% after the lender indicated that its Net Interest Margin (NIM) is likely to remain under pressure over the next two quarters, dampening investor sentiment despite its quarterly performance.
SBI Funds Lists at a Modest Premium Despite Managing 30% More Assets Than HDFC AMC
SBI Funds has entered the listed asset management space with a valuation that appears relatively modest despite being India's largest mutual fund house by assets under management (AUM).
RBI’s Special Swap Facility Draws $20.7 Billion in Forex Inflows, Strengthening India’s External Position
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) special forex swap facility has received a strong response from banks and overseas investors, attracting USD 20.718 billion in foreign currency inflows within just over a month of its launch.
India's Crypto Policy in Focus: Parliament Set to Shape the Future of Digital Assets
India's cryptocurrency industry could be approaching a defining moment as the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament is expected to witness discussions around the country's regulatory approach toward digital assets.
Ace Investors Turn Cautious on Small Caps: Ashish Kacholia, Mukul Agrawal Among Those Trimming Stakes in Q1
India's leading ace investors appear to be adopting a more cautious stance toward the small-cap segment. Shareholding data for the first quarter of FY27 shows that prominent investors, including Ashish Kacholia, Mukul Agrawal, Dolly Khanna, and Madhusudan Kela, have reduced stakes in several small-c...
Iran Signals Openness to Fresh Talks with U.S., Says Negotiations Possible if National Interests Are Protected
Iran has indicated that it is willing to keep the door open for future negotiations with the United States, provided that its national interests are safeguarded.