Category: Business News & Economy

Blue Dart Express shares jumped nearly 7% after the logistics company reported a strong Q1 FY27 performance, driven by robust profit growth and margin expansion. Following the results, Nuvama retained its ‘Buy’ rating, raised its target price to Rs 7,350, and said the company is well placed to benefit from continued growth in India’s e-commerce…

GAIL India shares fell 5% despite the Maharatna PSU reporting a near doubling of Q1 FY27 consolidated net profit to Rs 4,665 crore. While JM Financial attributed the earnings beat to one-off gains in gas trading, it retained its ‘Buy’ rating and raised the target price to Rs 210, citing strong medium-term earnings prospects.

Zee Entertainment shares plunged over 12% after Sebi barred founder Subhash Chandra and CEO Punit Goenka from the securities market for one year over an unauthorised property pledge case. The regulator also fined ZEEL and flagged governance lapses, even as shareholders recently approved a Rs 3,144 crore promoter fundraise.

Investors await crucial July employment data and corporate earnings reports this week. Markets are navigating geopolitical tensions and interest rate uncertainties after recent volatility. The Federal Reserve’s policy outlook remains unclear following its last meeting. Strong corporate earnings growth offers fundamental support for equities despite concerns. Wall Street anticipates high sensitivity to incoming economic and…

US equity funds attracted significant investor inflows, reversing prior withdrawals. Renewed confidence in artificial intelligence and strong tech earnings boosted investor sentiment. Largecap funds received the largest share of these substantial new investments. Meanwhile, demand for US bond funds moderated, showing slower inflows. Money market funds continued to experience investor withdrawals for a third week.

Japan’s finance ministry confirmed that Tokyo and Washington jointly intervened in currency markets to support the yen for the first time since 2011. The coordinated move underscores both governments’ resolve to curb excessive currency volatility, though analysts remain cautious about its long-term impact.

China’s central bank has pledged to adjust its monetary policy tools in a timely manner while maintaining an appropriately loose policy stance to support the economy. The PBOC also reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring ample liquidity, deepening financial market reforms and addressing local government debt risks as growth momentum weakens.

India’s primary market is experiencing a slowdown in 2026, with IPO fundraising down 20% year-on-year to $5.78 billion. Facing market volatility, cautious institutional investors, and moderate post-listing gains, major firms are reducing issue sizes, accepting lower valuations, or putting public listing plans on hold.

Rs 290-crore MV Electrosystems IPO closes today after securing 12.03 times subscriptions by Day 2, led by strong retail demand. Featuring a 27% grey market premium, the fresh issue aims to fund working capital and R&D, though financial losses in FY26 warrant caution for long-term investors.

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