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Indian investors have borrowed a record Rs 1.36 lakh crore through Margin Trading Facility (MTF), even as cash market activity slows. While growing retail participation supports long-term expansion, rising leverage could amplify risks if markets correct, with volatility, margin calls and geopolitical uncertainty posing key challenges for leveraged investors.
Waaree Renewable shares fell sharply on Thursday despite reporting a 34% year-on-year rise in Q1 FY27 profit, as investors focused on weaker sequential earnings and revenue. While the company remains optimistic about long-term growth, backed by a strong order book and T&D expansion, the Street appeared disappointed by the quarter-on-quarter slowdown.
Indo MIM has raised Rs 1,141 crore from anchor investors ahead of its Rs 3,811 crore IPO, drawing participation from global institutions including BlackRock and domestic investors such as Prashant Jain-backed 3P India. More than half of the anchor allocation went to domestic mutual funds, reflecting strong institutional interest in the precision engineering manufacturer.
HDFC Bank shares have fallen nearly 10% in four sessions since its Q1 FY27 results despite reporting steady earnings growth. Brokerages remain bullish, citing improving margins, healthy loan growth, lower credit costs and attractive valuations, with target prices implying upside potential of up to 40% from current levels.
Alphabet announced strong second-quarter earnings, but its shares declined significantly. The company plans to substantially increase its capital expenditures for artificial intelligence. This massive spending hike comes as Google Cloud revenue saw substantial growth. CEO Sundar Pichai addressed concerns about Google’s competitive position in the AI race. Investors and analysts are weighing the potential returns…
Chinese stocks declined on Thursday as AI and semiconductor shares extended their correction amid profit booking in expensive technology names. Defensive sectors including banking, rare earths and gold stocks limited losses, while Hong Kong markets outperformed with gains in Tencent and broader technology shares despite lingering geopolitical concerns.
Tesla’s second quarter earnings missed profit estimates for the first time in over two years. The company reported negative free cash flow as AI and robotics investments accelerated significantly. Higher operating expenses and lower average selling prices also impacted Tesla’s profitability. Despite record vehicle deliveries, investors expressed concern over the increased cash burn. Tesla shares…
Macquarie Group has appointed Greg Ward as its new chief executive officer. Investors view this leadership transition as a vote of confidence in the company. Ward’s extensive experience ensures continuity and preserves current growth momentum. The Banking and Financial Services division may receive greater focus under his leadership. This internal succession reflects the company’s strong…
Japan’s Nikkei share average saw an increase on Thursday, driven by chip-related stocks. These gains were tempered by concerns over an early interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan. Advantest and Tokyo Electron shares experienced notable upward movement during the trading session. Conversely, retailers focused on domestic demand saw their stock values decline. Bank…
Alphabet beat Q2 revenue estimates on strong cloud and advertising growth, but higher AI spending and increased capital expenditure guidance weighed on investor sentiment, sending shares lower after earnings.