Gold dips as Mideast hostilities revive inflation concerns

Gold prices experienced a decline on Thursday after recent drops. Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran fueled inflation worries. Higher interest rate expectations also pressured the non-yielding precious metal. Central banks worldwide are monitoring inflation and economic growth forecasts. Other precious metals like silver, platinum, and palladium saw mixed movements.

Stocks in news: TCS, Nalco, Maruti Suzuki, Natco Pharma, HFCL

Indian markets saw a significant decline on Wednesday, influenced by global factors. TCS anticipates modest profit growth amid client spending caution and wage pressures. Nalco and NLC India will form a joint venture for a power plant. HFCL plans substantial investment to boost optical fibre cable production capacity. Natco Pharma announced significant investments and stake…

Domestic prop trading firms face higher funding costs under RBI’s new rules

New Reserve Bank of India lending rules increase funding costs for local proprietary traders. These changes require 100% collateral for bank guarantees, impacting domestic firms significantly. Foreign trading majors, however, can access cheaper overseas funding sources. This situation may allow foreign firms to capture a larger domestic market share. Domestic traders face a disadvantage compared…

Rupee, stocks reel as Trump signals end of Iran truce

Indian stocks and the rupee experienced a significant decline on Wednesday. This market downturn followed fresh US strikes on Iran and rising oil prices. The country’s volatility index surged, reflecting increased trader risk perception. Bond yields climbed the most in over three months, while the rupee ended as the continent’s worst performer. Analysts suggest market…

TCS braces for muted June quarter earnings; AI outlook and deal pipeline in focus

Tata Consultancy Services anticipates slower revenue and profit growth for June 2026 quarter. Client decision cycles are elongating, impacting project ramp-ups and growth rates. Revenue is expected to remain flat sequentially, marking a continued trend. A weaker rupee may offer some support to rupee-denominated financials. Investors will monitor artificial intelligence initiatives and deal scalability trends.