Month: July 2026

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Bajaj Housing Finance shares rose sharply on Friday after the company reported a 24% year-on-year rise in assets under management (AUM) to Rs 1.5 lakh crore for Q1FY27. Gross disbursements also surged to Rs 19,500 crore, reflecting strong business momentum and sustained demand in the housing finance segment.

Indian power sector stocks plunged Friday as reports emerged of a two-year exemption granted to four Chinese electrical equipment firms for government tenders. This move, aimed at easing project delays, allows companies like TBEA Energy and Nanjing Electric India to participate, despite earlier restrictions following the 2020 border clash. The exemption, however, is not to…

Vedanta shares saw profit-taking after a strong rally in newly demerged entities, with most segments falling up to 8% over 14 sessions. Vedanta Aluminium Metal outperformed and gained 2%, drawing bullish calls from brokers including Emkay and Citi, which see strong upside potential driven by global aluminium demand, cost efficiencies, and improving leverage, making it…

Union Bank of India’s stock dipped 5% following its June 2026 quarter business update. While global business saw a modest yearly growth of 7.46%, it experienced a slight quarterly decline. Gross advances grew robustly year-over-year by 12.50%, though deposit growth was slower. The bank also announced senior management changes, contributing to market reaction.

Every enterprise now has an AI strategy, but few can prove it works. As adoption becomes universal, execution becomes the real differentiator, and independent evaluation becomes the benchmark that separates genuine impact from claimed impact: the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 reward proof, not ambition.

President Trump’s first year saw over 21,000 securities trades, valued between $600 million and $1.86 billion, often coinciding with policy shifts. Intense trading bursts, including buying and selling the same stock on the same day across different accounts, have raised concerns. Despite claims of independent management and a ‘blind trust,’ critics question potential conflicts of…

A recent U.S. jobs report, showing slower-than-expected growth and downward revisions, has eased investor fears of persistent inflation and a hawkish Federal Reserve. This cooling labor market data offers relief to equity markets, especially tech stocks, as it reduces expectations for an imminent interest rate hike. Investors now anticipate a more stable economic outlook, potentially…

Equity-focused hedge funds delivered impressive double-digit returns in the first half of the year, outperforming by navigating complex markets and seizing sector-specific chances. While June saw some headwinds from volatile trading, particularly in South Korean stocks, the overall performance highlights skillful stock selection and strategic positioning. Systematic funds also posted gains, though faced challenges from…

San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly highlighted that US monetary policy remains slightly restrictive, but the economic outlook is increasingly uncertain. The surge in AI-driven investment and a strong job market are creating complex dynamics. While inflation could persist, slowing growth is also a possibility. Daly stressed the need for careful evaluation of data before…