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HDFC Bank Ltd.’s search for a new chief executive after Sashidhar Jagdishan’s surprise decision to step aside will test whether India’s largest private-sector lender can restore investor confidence and move past lingering governance concerns.
European central bankers fear more U.S. policy turbulence, Reuters reports
Equity mutual funds posted mixed performance last week, with 426 of 621 funds delivering positive returns between August 24 and 29. Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund topped the list with a 6.56% gain, while the other top performers, including international, healthcare, contra and momentum funds, delivered returns over 2.40%.
Nearly 90 companies, including NTPC, Coal India and Oil India, have scheduled record dates for dividends, bonus issues and stock splits from August 31 to September 4. Investors must hold the respective shares as of the record date to qualify. Mastek, Glenmark Pharma and Triveni Engineering are among Monday’s stocks, with several companies announcing dividends…
Last week observed a notable decline in market valuations, with seven out of the ten top firms witnessing a reduction of Rs 1.13 lakh crore. The greatest impact was felt by Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries, linked to concerns over global interest rates and geopolitical instability. Nonetheless, there was robust buying in IT stocks, which…
During August, foreign portfolio investors added over Rs 30,000 crore to Indian equities, showcasing the ongoing trend of substantial market inflows for the second month in a row. This surge can be attributed to enhancing corporate earnings and a stable economic environment. Furthermore, easing global geopolitical tensions have aided investor optimism, yet uncertainties surrounding crude…
Over the past two months, 10 penny stocks delivered gains ranging from 13% to 119%, with four emerging as multibaggers.
Nifty ended the week lower after consolidating in a narrow range, with the broader technical structure remaining unchanged. The index moved between 24,076.85 and 24,378.60, while India VIX declined 4.64% to 10.68. Support remains at 23,900–24,000, while a cluster of moving averages continues to cap upside in the 24,400–24,750 zone.
Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 276.32 points, or 0.35 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 76.35 points, or 0.31 per cent
India’s airline sector faces significant safety and financial challenges. Recent incidents have exposed regulatory and operational shortcomings at major carriers. Geopolitical events and rising fuel costs have further strained airline finances. These issues impact expansion plans and the industry’s global reputation. The market’s duopoly complicates efforts to address these systemic problems.