Month: June 2026

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Persistent Systems’ shares dropped significantly following its announcement to acquire German digital engineering firm Nagarro for approximately EUR 1.27 billion. While this move aims to boost European presence and revenue, analysts express concerns about near-term growth and profitability impacts due to the premium acquisition price and Nagarro’s weaker financial performance. The deal, financed by a…

Astral shares fell nearly 6% on Monday after the company’s board approved the demerger of its chemicals business into a newly incorporated entity, Astral Chemie. According to an exchange filing, the Composite Scheme of Arrangement also includes Astral Limited and Al-Aziz Plastics. The stock hit a low of Rs 1,389 amid the development and approval…

Analysts at Nomura and Jefferies, however, maintain ‘Buy’ ratings, with Nomura highlighting Anup Kumar Saha as a strong internal candidate. Despite the leadership change, analysts believe the bank’s strategic direction will remain consistent.

Gold and silver prices traded lower on MCX on Monday as renewed Middle East tensions and expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate hikes pressured the non-yielding precious metals. Gold futures fell 0.4%, while silver futures declined up to 0.3%.

Indian investors are keenly watching US jobs data this week for economic health and interest rate cues. Tech stocks, especially chipmakers, are under scrutiny amid valuation concerns. Strong hiring could mean higher rates for longer, impacting equities. Geopolitical events in the Middle East also remain a key focus, influencing oil prices and inflation.

Japan is aiming for over 1% real economic growth annually, a significant jump from its recent average. This ambitious plan, detailed in a draft policy, seeks to boost domestic growth through increased public-private investment and a focus on strategic industries. The government also intends to manage its debt while pursuing expansion, emphasizing close coordination with…

China’s central bank has introduced overnight reverse repo operations for the first time, injecting 300 billion yuan to manage liquidity. This move expands the People’s Bank of China’s toolkit for short-term funding. An additional 157.5 billion yuan was injected via seven-day reverse repos at an unchanged rate. Policymakers are carefully balancing economic support with financial…