India has comparatively fewer large listed companies directly exposed to the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom. Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex rallied strongly in trade on Wednesday as IT sector stocks led the recovery. Sensex and Nifty each advanced over 1% even as crude oil prices jumped following escalating tensions between the US and…
The year’s deadlines, late nights and endless to-do lists all lead to one prized moment — appraisal season. The big question: who gets the biggest slice of the payday pie?Salary hikes may not be hitting double digits across the board next year, but for professionals in electric vehicles, fintech, healthcare and engineering, the pay outlook…
State-owned fuel retailers in India are expected to increase purchases of US LPG from 2027. India’s largest refiner, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), is planning to acquire a 50% stake in very large gas carriers (VLGCs). The move comes amid preparation to step up imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States, according to…
A screen shows the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (AP Photo) South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index plunged 6% on Wednesday, dragged down by a sharp selloff in chipmakers after SK Hynix reported quarterly earnings that, despite surging nearly sixfold from a year…
With IT services stocks having borne the brunt of concerns surrounding artificial intelligence, Jefferies believes the cooling of the AI trade could open the door for a tactical rebound in the sector. Indian IT sector stocks after declining for the most part of this year have been rallying strongly over the last few sessions. They…
Stock market today: Sensex slips 70 points, Nifty ends flat Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended little changed on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of key global central bank policy meetings this week and amid broad-based weakness across Asian markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 69.86 points (0.09%) to close at 76,765.92. During…
The spotlight this week is firmly on today’s FOMC policy decision, which is expected to set the tone for gold’s next major move. Gold price prediction today: Both gold and silver prices are expected to be volatile this week ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies,…
The RBI has recently floated a tender to procure material for polymer banknotes. Soon you may be using plastic or polymer currency notes! The government has authorised the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to print an initial batch of 2 billion polymer banknotes for field trials, the government informed Parliament on Monday.The RBI has recently…
Top stocks to buy or sell today Stock market recommendations: United Breweries, and Max Healthcare are the top stocks to buy recommended by Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares for July 29, 2026. Adani Enterprises has been identified as a sell call.United Breweries: Bullish Divergences Signal Potential ReversalBuy: Rs 1,430–Rs 1,410…
MUMBAI: Hindustan Unilever (HUL) will take more price increases in the coming months as shaky peace prospects in West Asia continue to keep commodity costs volatile, the consumer goods giant said on Tuesday.It projected inflation to stay in the range of 2-5% in the Sept quarter. The maker of Dove shampoos and Knorr soups said…
NEW DELHI: Government on Tuesday said that public sector banks are in good financial health, reporting significant improvement in balance sheets , high levels of profits and bad debt at lowest levels in several decades.“Further, public sector banks have recorded sustained credit growth across different sectors of the economy,” minister of state for finance Pankaj…
MUMBAI: Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata’s three children have become shareholders of Tata Sons for the first time, according to the company’s FY26 documents, after inheriting shares from their grandmother Simone Tata.Leah, Maya and Neville Tata – all of whom work within the Tata Group – now hold two Tata Sons shares each. The stakes…
Gold Rate Today: Analysts point to caution ahead of Fed decision Market experts said investor caution remained the dominant theme in bullion markets. Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst – Commodities at HDFC Securities, said gold retreated from the previous session’s gains as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy outcome. Analysts believe that even if the central…
India could face 100% if Russia Sanctions Bill becomes a law The US Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly advanced a bipartisan bill that would give President Donald Trump sweeping powers to impose new sanctions on Russia and penalise major buyers of its energy exports, including India and China.The legislation would allow the president to impose a…
NEW DELHI: Air India’s transformation to a world class airline, following its return to founder Tata Group in 2022, could take up to a decade due to serious headwinds the aviation industry and the Maharaja have encountered in recent years.The earlier assessment of giving the airline a facelift in five years under Vihaan programme has…
MUMBAI: Delhi high court has ordered the winding up of Paytm Payments Bank, weeks after RBI cancelled its banking licence citing concerns over its operations and management.The court, through orders dated July 8 and July 22, 2026, directed that Paytm Payments Bank be wound up under provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, read with…
Oil prices rebounded sharply on Wednesday, reversing part of the previous session’s steep decline, as renewed tensions in the Middle East reignited concerns over global crude supplies. Lower US crude inventories and expectations around OPEC+ production policy also lent support to the market.Brent crude climbed 4.41% to $87.80 a barrel, gaining $3.71, while US West…
BENGALURU: Premium liquor brands continued to fuel growth at Radico Khaitan, with the spirits maker reporting a 76% year-on-year jump in net profit to Rs 230 crore for the June quarter, helped by robust demand for its high-end portfolio and easing input costs.Net profit stood at Rs 131 crore in the year-ago period.Total income rose…
NEW DELHI: Industrial production grew 7.3% in June, a 22-month high, as against 2.2% a year ago on account of strong expansion in manufacturing, electricity and gas supply in the month, due to low base effect and resilient domestic demand conditions in the face of prolonged crisis in West Asia and erratic monsoon. Sequentially too,…
Lofty expectations have placed particular pressure on semiconductor companies and other firms that have been among the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom. US stock market today: Most Wall Street indices traded higher on Tuesday, although semiconductor stocks continued to face heavy selling across global markets. Oil prices also extended their decline after retreating…
