Adani Energy QIP gets 3.1x bids

Adani Energy Solutions’ ₹3,500 crore qualified institutional placement saw strong demand. The issue was subscribed 3.1 times, drawing bids worth ₹10,841 crore. Domestic mutual funds and insurers participated actively in the offering. Foreign investors like Manulife and Fiera Capital also joined the placement. The company priced its shares at a discount to market rates.

Global Market Today: Oil jumps on renewed Middle East tension, US stock futures dip

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 $500-million overseas fundraise

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…

HUL upside maybe limited as margins face cost pressure

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 IT stocks buck global tech slump, climb on earnings beat and AI optimism

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…