Asian stocks declined following a Wall Street tech selloff and investor doubts about artificial intelligence returns. Oil prices held their gains after closing over one hundred dollars, reaching a May high. Treasuries fell and the dollar strengthened as inflation and interest rate hike concerns grew. US President Donald Trump’s threats intensified conflict worries after Houthi…

Milky Mist Dairy Food plans its initial public offering for early August. This upcoming IPO is anticipated to be the largest by an Indian dairy company. The company secured ₹482 crore in pre-IPO funding from Jongsong Investments. This investment valued Milky Mist at approximately ₹9,300 crore based on share price. The market debut follows a…

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has achieved a significant milestone by increasing its secured loan portfolio. This strategic shift now represents over fifty percent of the bank’s total loan book. The bank’s gross loan book expanded by twenty-nine percent year-on-year. Ujjivan reported a three-fold jump in its first quarter net profit. Provisions were forty-three percent lower,…

The insurance regulator has flagged aggressive underpricing in fire insurance, with discounts of up to 99% on large industrial risks, warning it could hurt insurers’ financial health and underwriting discipline. Fire insurance premiums fell sharply in Q1 FY27 to ₹8,087 crore from ₹11,206 crore a year ago, after strong growth in FY26.

Private bank stocks present a thematic investment opportunity with reasonable valuations. These banks are showing improved margins and strong credit growth potential. Analysts believe margin pressures are now behind the banking sector. Credit growth is expected to accelerate significantly over the next two years. Investors can consider accumulating private banks with a medium-term outlook.

Sebi has revised the securities transmission framework for investors. A fast-track mechanism is introduced for small-value claims. Documentation requirements are simplified, and probate of a will is removed. Claims up to ₹10 lakh in physical and ₹30 lakh in demat form are covered. This aims for a more efficient and investor-friendly process.

Markets extended their losing streak for a fourth consecutive session. Infosys reported a 12% year-on-year profit growth in its first quarter. Cipla’s net profit fell 39% due to weakness in its North America business. IndiGo reported a loss of Rs 238 crore in its first quarter. Several other companies will announce their first quarter results…

Large-cap stocks have seen their market share decline over six years. Mid, small, and micro-cap stocks have gained significant ground during this period. The Nifty’s share of total market capitalization fell to a multi-year low. Meanwhile, the Nifty Smallcap 250 reached a multi-year high. This trend highlights the increasing weight of smaller companies in the…

Financials increased their Nifty 50 weight to a four-month high in June. This rise followed sector outperformance and renewed foreign investor inflows. Information Technology continued its decline, losing significant weight in the index. The IT sector’s weight is near a 23-year low due to global spending concerns. Weak global technology spending and AI disruption also…

Indian equity markets experienced robust trading in June, reaching a 23-month high in cash market turnover. Proprietary traders’ share of cash market turnover decreased, indicating broader investor participation. Foreign investors significantly increased their presence in equity futures, reaching a record high. Domestic institutional investors also boosted their share in equity futures during this period. Individual…