Global Market: Citi joins London’s bullion clearing network in major precious metals expansion

Citi has joined London’s over-the-counter gold market clearing network, becoming the fifth bank to do so. This significant move expands the bullion trade’s settlement infrastructure, which handles approximately $160 billion in daily transactions. Citi’s entry, the first in a decade, signals progress in making the market more accessible. The bank will now offer Loco London…

Raymond shares rise 4% after former BEL chief joins defence business

Raymond shares rose nearly 4% after the company appointed former Bharat Electronics Chairman and Managing Director Bhanu Prakash Srivastava as CEO of its defence business. The company expects his nearly four decades of experience in defence technologies and programme execution to strengthen its expansion into defence electronics, systems integration, aerospace and related engineering businesses.

Nomura names M&M, Hyundai, Ather Energy as top picks after June auto sales; says EV penetration at inflection point

Nomura remains positive on India’s automobile sector after strong June sales, saying electric vehicle adoption has reached an inflection point. The brokerage expects continued momentum driven by new launches and improving charging infrastructure, while naming Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor India, Ather Energy and Sona BLW among its top picks.