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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...
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...
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...
FCNR(B) Deposit Mobilisation Starts Slow, Banks Confident of Meeting September Targets
ndia's special Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank [FCNR(B)] deposit scheme has witnessed a slower-than-expected start, with banks mobilising only $3–6 billion in the first six weeks. However, lenders remain optimistic that collections will pick up in the coming months and help achieve the industry's...
Sensex Falls Over 600 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,200: 6 Key Reasons Behind Today's Market Sell-Off
Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp decline as the BSE Sensex plunged over 600 points, while the Nifty 50 slipped below the 24,200 mark, eroding investor wealth amid broad-based selling across sectors.
₹91,000 Crore Wipeout: Why Did HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank Shares Fall Despite Strong Credit Growth?
HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank reported healthy credit growth in their latest quarterly business updates. However, despite the strong lending numbers, the three banking stocks witnessed sharp selling pressure, resulting in a combined market capitalization erosion of nearly ₹91,000 cro...
IT Stocks Bounce Back After Two-Day Decline; Key Factors Behind Market Rally
Indian IT stocks witnessed a strong recovery on Thursday after facing selling pressure for the previous two sessions. The sector saw renewed buying interest, with several IT shares gaining up to 2.5% during the trading session.
MSCI India Rejig May Add 12 Stocks, Trigger $2-3 Billion Passive Inflows
MSCI India’s upcoming index reshuffle has put several Indian stocks in focus, with up to 12 companies expected to be added to the MSCI India Standard Index. The rejig could attract around $2-3 billion in passive foreign fund inflows, as global funds tracking MSCI indices adjust their portfolios.
South Korea Raises Interest Rates for the First Time Since 2023, KOSPI Crashes 7.68%
Seoul: South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea, has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023. The central bank increased its policy rate to 2.75%.
HCLTech Bets Big on AI: ₹3,500 Crore Data Centre Investment Sparks Growth vs Capital Concerns
HCLTech has announced a ₹3,500 crore investment to build AI-focused data centre infrastructure, marking one of the company's biggest bets on the rapidly growing artificial intelligence ecosystem. The move reflects HCLTech's strategy to strengthen its presence beyond traditional IT services and capit...
Crude Oil Hits One-Month High, IndiGo, Apollo Tyres and CEAT Stocks Under Pressure; Oil Companies Drag Market
Rising crude oil prices have once again become a concern for Indian markets, putting pressure on oil-sensitive stocks. Shares of IndiGo, Apollo Tyres, CEAT and oil marketing companies (OMCs) witnessed selling pressure after crude prices climbed to a one-month high, raising concerns over higher input...
SEBI Considers Margin Relief for Brokers on EPI-Backed Cash Market Trades
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is considering a proposal to provide margin relief to brokers for Early Pay-In (EPI)-backed cash market transactions, a move aimed at improving capital efficiency and unlocking collateral currently blocked under the existing settlement framework.