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Crude oil prices surged and US equity futures declined following renewed Middle East conflict. American crude oil jumped nearly five percent, topping eighty-three dollars a barrel. Treasury futures also moved lower, and the dollar strengthened against major currencies. Technology shares remained under pressure as investors questioned artificial intelligence spending returns. Markets await the Federal Reserve…
UCO Bank plans to raise $500 million through foreign currency deposits and overseas borrowings. This move joins other lenders accessing the central bank’s concessional funding window. The facility has already attracted over $32 billion in foreign currency inflows. Non-resident deposits have been the primary driver of this significant mobilization. This initiative aims to strengthen India’s…
Rajeev Thakkar sold a stake in PPFAS to WhiteOak Capital’s AIF. This transaction valued the unlisted asset management company at nearly ₹15,800 crore. Promoters Neil and Khushboo Parikh also recently sold a stake in PPFAS. These deals provide valuation insights for the closely held company. PPFAS reported increased revenue and net profit in the last…
Indian stock markets closed lower on Tuesday after early gains faded. Larsen & Toubro and Tata Capital reported strong profit growth for the quarter. Ambuja Cement and Suzlon Energy, however, saw their profits decline year-on-year. RVNL announced a record date for its final dividend and secured a new order. Phoenix Mills posted a profit increase,…
Hindustan Unilever shares fell sharply, reaching a 52-week low despite strong revenue growth. Input cost pressures caused a contraction in the company’s Ebitda margin. Home care and beauty segments showed robust underlying sales growth during the quarter. Personal care faced challenges from palm oil inflation, while foods division saw steady expansion. Management anticipates improved performance…
Indian information technology stocks rallied Tuesday after global AI pressure eased. Coforge reported significant revenue and profit increases, boosting the sector. Other major IT firms also saw substantial gains during the trading session. This positive movement follows a period of underperformance for the IT sector this year. Analysts suggest resilient demand and attractive valuations are…
Banks’ leverage on FCNR(B) deposits could pressure profit margins. Overseas interest rates are lower, and lending spreads remain thin. This impacts banks with lower funding costs, like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank. The FCNR(B) scheme has mobilized over $32 billion by mid-July. Deployment of these funds profitably is key for banks’ success.
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong winter harvest offers some financial cushion for lenders. Early stress is visible in personal and micro-enterprise loan segments. Lenders may slow small-ticket loan delivery due to risk aversion.
The Delhi High Court has issued a ruling for the liquidation of Paytm Payments Bank Ltd, following the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to annul its banking license due to major concerns regarding management practices and regulatory compliance. An official liquidator will oversee the bank’s dissolution, but it is important to note that this action…
The S&P 500 index closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by gains in Boeing and Coca-Cola. Chip stocks experienced a significant decline as investors awaited quarterly reports from major tech firms. Microsoft and Amazon saw movement ahead of their upcoming earnings announcements this week. Apple’s stock value surpassed five trillion dollars for the first time as…