Global Market: BoE governor calls for balanced banking rules, rejects deregulation push

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey pushed back against broad calls for deregulation, arguing that effective financial rules are essential for maintaining stability and supporting long-term economic growth. He also renewed his call for greater international cooperation on regulating advanced AI models, warning that the technology’s cross-border risks require coordinated oversight.

Global Market: Japan bond market sees steeper curve amid yield divergence

Japanese government bond yields saw a steepening curve on Wednesday. Shorter-dated yields declined, mirroring U.S. Treasury movements after inflation data. Longer-dated yields, however, climbed due to fiscal and inflation concerns. This occurred after a strong auction of 20-year bonds influenced market sentiment. Investors are watching pension fund allocation changes for future market direction.

Q1 results today: HDFC Life Insurance, HDB Financial, Jana SFB, ICICI Prudential among 43 companies to report earnings

The June quarter earnings season gathers pace with 43 companies, including HDFC Life Insurance, HDB Financial Services, Jana Small Finance Bank and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, set to report results today. Around 143 companies will announce earnings this week, with investors tracking corporate performance, demand trends and sectoral outlooks.

Groww shares gain 8% on strong Q1 earnings, net profit jumps 94% to Rs 735 crore

Billionbrains Garage Ventures shares surged after reporting strong Q1 FY27 earnings. The company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 735 crore, up 94.44% year-on-year. Revenue from operations also rose significantly, driven by traction in newer products. Groww retained its position as India’s largest direct mutual fund distribution platform. The company added net clients and…