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Rupee drops 11 paise to close at 90.43 against US dollar
Forex traders say caution remains around details of India-US trade deal
RBI may pivot to buying Dollars to build reserves, analysts say
The rupee was down 0.1% to 90.40 against the dollar on Wednesday, following a 1.4% advance on Tuesday when US tariff cut helped it rebound from Asias worst performer last month to be the regions top gainer
Sports drives scale, originals power long-term engagement
Sports properties may be seasonal, but continue to witness huge demand, say experts.
How Indians keep overpaying abroad even after buying zero forex cards
Indian travellers swear by zero forex cards, yet still overpay abroad. The real cost lies not in visible fees, but in padded exchange rates and conversion traps few travellers notice.
IT stocks drag indices lower as global tech selloff deepens
Market breadth remains positive, with 2,445 stocks advancing against 1,534 declining on the BSE, where 4,171 stocks are traded
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Indian IT stocks take a beating as AI automation tools signal an agentic shift
Shares of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, Infosys Ltd, HCL Technologies Ltd, Wipro Ltd, and Tech Mahindra Ltd were down big in early trade after American AI firm Palantir launched a new tool that threatens an important revenue stream of these companies.
Choice International reports 46% revenue jump, PAT surges 114% in Q3
The Mumbai-based financial services firms profit after tax more than doubled to 65.62 crore from 30.74 crore in the same quarter last year, representing 114% growth
Mahindra Secures record 35,000-vehicle export deal with Indonesia
The vehicles will support Indonesias Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih project, a state-backed initiative aimed at strengthening village-level cooperatives across the country
HAL shares fall 8% on reports of AMCA project developments
The steep decline comes amid fresh market concerns after reports emerged that the state-owned aerospace and defence giant was not shortlisted to participate in the governments ACMA programme
Rather than extending broad-based tax cuts, Budget 2026 eases compliance requirements, rationalises TCS and offers relief on motor accident compensation thus benefitting middle class and salaried taxpayers as a whole.
Can courts really stop fake ratings and online trolling of films?
For movies, especially big-ticket releases, early ratings on ticketing and aggregation platforms can directly influence footfall, distributor confidence, and box office performance, experts said
Rupee dips after India-US trade rally; falls 22 paise to 90.54/USD
Mumbai, Feb 4 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 22 paise to 90.54 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, following a sharp rally after India and the US agreed to a trade deal on suspected dollar buying by corporates and importers. Forex traders said despite the positive sentiment post the India-US trade deal, caution still remains as there is no signed or officially released trade agreement yet no framework text or final documentation. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.35 against the US dollar, then lost ground and fell to 90.54, registering a loss
Infosys, TCS, LTIMindtree lead IT stock slump as global AI fears hit sentiment
At 10.10 am, the Nifty IT index traded at 36,590.80 after falling nearly 6 per cent to 36,297.90 in early trade from the previous close of 38,611.75
Rs 1.75 lakh crore SaaSpocalypse for IT stocks explained: What it means for investors
Indian IT stocks experienced a significant selloff on Wednesday. Investors reacted to fears that artificial intelligence could make traditional software and IT services outdated. This led to a substantial drop in market value for major IT companies. Global tech stocks also saw declines. The concern is that AI advancements may increase competition and reduce profitability for these firms.
India-US trade deal boosts economic outlook: GDP growth could hit 7%: Rahul Bajoria
India's economy is set for a major boost. A new trade deal with the United States will lower tariffs significantly. This makes India more competitive in Southeast Asia. Sectors like textiles and manufacturing will benefit. The Indian rupee is expected to strengthen. This agreement removes economic uncertainty and encourages investment. India's integration into global supply chains will accelerate.
Crude oil futures rise as US shoots down an Iranian drone
At 9.57 am on Wednesday, April Brent oil futures were at $67.84, up by 0.76%, and March crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $63.79, up by 0.92%
India-US trade deal: 15 stocks that could benefit from landmark pact
India and the US have finalized a landmark trade deal, significantly reducing tariffs on Indian exports to the US from 50% to 18%. This pact is expected to boost several Indian companies, particularly in the textile, auto ancillary, and electronics sectors, by improving their competitiveness and opening new export opportunities.
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Markets open cautiously after strong rally; IT stocks drag on global tech selloff
Foreign institutional investors turned net buyers on February 3, purchasing equities worth 5,236 crore after remaining net sellers for the previous two sessions
Anthropic's new AI tools deepen selloff in data analytics and software stocks, investors say
Toronto-based Thomson Reuters, which owns the Westlaw legal database, slumped by nearly 18%. It is on track for its biggest daily loss on record and lowest close since J
Nazara Technologies shares fall 4% after Q3 profit slumps 35% to Rs 9 crore
Nazara Technologies' shares dipped after reporting a 24% YoY decline in Q3 operating revenue to Rs 405.9 crore, primarily due to the deconsolidation of Nodwin Gaming. Despite this, the company returned to sequential profitability with an Rs 8.8 crore net profit. Strong nine-month performance and growth in Kiddopia and IP expansion were also noted.
Ahead of IPO, Brandman Retail collects 24.5 crore from anchor investors
The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of up to 48.91 lakh equity shares at a price band of 167-176 per share, aggregating to 86.08 crore
HAL shares tumble 8% after L&T, Bharat Forge get shortlisted to develop fighter jets
Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd dropped significantly after it was not shortlisted for the Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft programme. Larsen & Toubro, Bharat Forge, and Tata Advanced Systems were selected. The winner will partner with Aeronautical Development Agency to build prototypes. This fifth-generation fighter jet is expected to be a key part of India's air combat capability from the mid-2030s.
Reeling in bear market, should investors buy smallcap stocks after India-US trade deal?
India's smallcap stocks, after a sharp correction, are seeing a potential turning point following the India-US trade deal. While export-oriented companies may benefit from reduced tariffs, analysts advise a selective, bottom-up approach, focusing on fundamentals rather than broad momentum.
India and the US have announced a trade deal. Investors are celebrating, but experts urge caution. The full details are not yet public. Past trade announcements from the US have been inconsistent. Potential costs for switching oil supplies and sensitive sectors like agriculture are concerns. The deal aims to boost trade and investor confidence.
Mankind Pharma shares in focus after Q3 net profit rises 8%YoY to Rs 414 crore
The company reported an 8% year-on-year rise in Q3FY26 net profit to Rs 414 crore, while revenue grew 11.5% to Rs 3,567 crore, led by solid domestic growth and stronger export performance.
BCCL shares tumble 4% after posting Rs 23 crore loss in Q3
Shares of Bharat Coking Coal will be in focus after the Coal India arm reported a Rs 23 crore net loss in its first earnings since listing, against a profit a year ago. Revenue fell 25% YoY, though losses narrowed sequentially on higher sales and lower expenses. The stock still trades well above its IPO price.
HL-Yes Bank stock in spotlight after RBI approves appointment of new MD & CEO
In an exchange filing on Tuesday, February 3, Yes Bank said Tonse has been appointed for a three-year term from his date of joining, which is yet to be announced. The appointment will also be subject to approval from the banks shareholders.
Sensex falls over 450 pts, Nifty below 25,700 global tech sell-off spills into D-Street
Indian equity benchmarks Nifty and Sensex opened lower on Wednesday, dragged down by a significant sell-off in IT stocks following a major tech rout in the US. Investors also booked profits after a strong rally, while escalating geopolitical tensions added to market caution. Despite the weak open, indices pared losses to trade flat.
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Bajaj Finance shares in focus as Q3 profit dips 6% YoY, NII rises 21%
Bajaj Finance shares remained in focus after the lender reported Q3 results showing a year-on-year decline in net profit due to higher provisions, even as net interest income grew strongly. Stable margins, rising assets under management, robust loan growth and customer additions highlighted continued strength in core lending operations.
Adani Ports, Adani Enterprises among 7 Nifty stocks showing bullish RSI upswing
On February 3, seven stocks from the Nifty50 index entered the RSI Trending Up scan after gaining over 4% and seeing their RSI cross above the 50 mark from lower levels. This technical signal reflects improving momentum and rising buying interest, often tracked by traders for potential upside opportunities.
After Budget shuts tax-free exits on SGBs, small February window offers last chance
Budget 2026 has removed tax-free redemption for secondary market buyers and shut the premature redemption route after five years, leaving tax exemption only for bonds bought at issue and held till maturity.
Msafe Equipments shares to list today. Check GMP ahead of debut
Msafe Equipments raised Rs 18.76 crore from anchor investors ahead of the issue, which also added to confidence around the offering. The IPO is being managed by Seren Capital, with Maashitla Securities acting as the registrar. Evermore Share Broking is the market maker for the issue
Grover Jewells IPO: Check GMP, price band, subscription and other details
The IPO of Grover Jewells opened for subscription on Tuesday, with the issue seeing a flat response in the grey market, where it is quoting at a premium of 0%. The IPO, which is entirely a fresh issue, is aimed at raising Rs 33.83 crore and will remain open until February 6. The company is scheduled to list on the NSE SME platform on February 11.
Brandman Retail IPO opens today. Check GMP, price band, subscription and other details
Brandman Retails IPO opened on Tuesday, attracting early grey-market interest with a premium of about 5%. The Rs 86.09-crore fresh issue, priced at Rs 167176 per share, will close on February 6 and is set to list on the NSE SME platform on February 11.
Dollar steady, yen wobbles ahead of Japan election
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Bitcoin-led crypto rout erases nearly $500 billion in a week
Bitcoin and US equities declined amid rising US-Iran tensions, failing to act as safe havens unlike gold and silver. This selloff, wiping out nearly half a trillion dollars from crypto markets, has fueled doubts about Bitcoin's 'digital gold' status. Investor sentiment has shifted to extreme fear as Bitcoin hit a 15-month low.
Kanishk Aluminium India IPO listing today. Here's what GMP suggests ahead of debut
The Rs 29.20 crore IPO of Kanishk Aluminium was a fixed-price issue and was open for subscription from January 28 to January 30. The issue was subscribed just about 1.04 times overall, reflecting modest investor interest
Flattish opening seen on Nifty, Sensex
Analysts expect consolidation phase to continue despite weak global cues
Accretion Nutraveda IPO heads for listing today. Check GMP ahead of debut
Accretion Nutraveda IPO: Demand from non-institutional investors stood at 2.08 times, while the qualified institutional buyers portion was subscribed marginally at 1.01 times. The company had also raised Rs 7.02 crore from anchor investors ahead of the public issue.
Tech Mahindra Share Price Live Updates: Tech Mahindra's impressive monthly return
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Adani Ent Share Price Live Updates: Adani Enterprises reports a decline in returns.
LTIMindtree Share Price Live Updates: LTIMindtree reports a marginal decline in monthly returns
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UPL Share Price Live Updates: UPL experiences a decline in returns
Maruti Suzuki Share Price Live Updates: Maruti Suzuki's monthly returns show a concerning trend.
HDFC Bank Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Bank faces a setback in monthly returns
Bajaj Finance Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Finance sees negative returns in the last month
Fractal Analytics sets IPO price band, eyes Rs 14,450 crore valuation
Fractal Analytics has set a price band of 857-900 rupees per share for its IPO, targeting a valuation of approximately $1.60 billion. The AI firm will open its IPO for retail investors on February 9, aiming to become India's first pure-play AI-focused listed company.
NTPC Share Price Live Updates: NTPC's monthly return indicates market confidence
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Grasim Inds Share Price Live Updates: Grasim Industries' monthly returns dip into negative territory
Bajaj Finserv Share Price Live Updates: Bajaj Finserv experiences a dip in returns
Axis Bank Share Price Live Updates: Axis Bank's stock shows positive monthly growth
IndusInd Bank Share Price Live Updates: IndusInd Bank's return showcases market resilience
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SBI Share Price Live Updates: SBI's performance shines with 6.53% return
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RIL Share Price Live Updates: RIL's returns take a hit this month
L&T Share Price Live Updates: L&T's monthly performance shows negative returns
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Eicher Motors Share Price Live Updates: Eicher Motors faces a monthly return setback
Bharti Airtel Share Price Live Updates: Bharti Airtel faces a negative return trend
HDFC Life Share Price Live Updates: HDFC Life's monthly returns dip into negative territory
M&M Share Price Live Updates: M&M's monthly performance shows a downturn
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Stocks of Infosys Ltd, Wipro, TCS, Persistent Systems, Coforge, will be in focus on Wednesday,as their US counterparts tumbled on fears of more competition from AI
Positive Breakout:Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance among14 stocks that rallied above their 200 DMAs
Gold extends rally, jumps over 2% after best day since 2008
GLOBAL-Gold extends rally, jumps over 2% after best day since 2008
Infosys, Wipro shares in focus as US-listed ADRs slide up to 6%. Heres why
Wipro and Infosys shares in focus as ADRs tumbled as much as 6% overnight, reflecting investor unease over the global software sector. This sell-off was triggered by AI startup Anthropic's new tool for legal teams, intensifying concerns about competition and margin pressure from widespread AI adoption.
Investors ramp up bets on steeper yield curve under Warsh-led Fed
The main outcome of shrinking the balance sheet would be to have a yield curve that is more normally positively sloped as it was historically before all the intervention following the financial crisis, said Eric Kuby, chief investment officer at North Star Investment Management Corp in Chicago.
Wall Street ends sharply down as traders fret about AI disruption
AI heavyweights Nvidia and Microsoft each fell almost 3%. Alphabet dropped 1.2% ahead of its report on Wednesday, while Amazon declined 1.8% ahead of its Thursday report.
Sun shines on Waaree Energies as tariff clouds clear
Waaree Energies' shares surged following a US-India trade deal easing tariffs, boosting export prospects. The company also reported strong Q3 results, exceeding Ebitda guidance and expanding its order book. Strategic backward integration and diversification into BESS and green hydrogen further underpin its growth trajectory.
Trade pact, rupee rally light up offshore debt window
Indian corporates anticipate a surge in overseas borrowing over the next two quarters, fueled by improved investor sentiment following a US-India trade deal. This agreement, which includes tariff reductions, has already led to buying in Indian bonds and a spread compression.
