Infra theme poised for revival as order flows improve: Dharmesh Kant

Infra theme poised for revival as order flows improve: Dharmesh Kant

India’s infrastructure theme is once again drawing investor attention as fresh order flows begin to pick up after a muted phase. Analysts say the trend fits the usual cycle where activity strengthens toward year-end, setting the stage for next year’s execution pipeline. Dharmesh Kant from Cholamandalam Securities in an interview to ET Now noted that … Read more

Kaynes shares plunge 43% from October peak. Is a tactical rebound on the cards or more pain ahead?

Kaynes shares plunge 43% from October peak. Is a tactical rebound on the cards or more pain ahead?

Kaynes Technologies’ sharp 43% slide from its October peak, capped by a steep 12.5% drop on Friday, has raised questions about whether the stock is approaching a reversal zone or slipping into deeper losses. While momentum indicators remain firmly bearish, its stretched gap from the 200-day moving average suggests potential mean-reversion opportunities for tactical investors. … Read more

Paytm and Vedanta emerge as top buys amid sectoral rotation and profit booking: CA Rudramurthy BV

Paytm and Vedanta emerge as top buys amid sectoral rotation and profit booking: CA Rudramurthy BV

After six consecutive sessions of solid gains, the Nifty paused for breath on Friday, slipping below the 26,000 mark. While some investors see this as a short-term consolidation, market expert CA Rudramurthy BV believes the broader trend remains strong and sector rotation could fuel further upside. “See, we have to understand from 24,600 Nifty has … Read more

A falling rupee may get some lift from a trade deal with US

A falling rupee may get some lift from a trade deal with US

The local currency has depreciated by nearly a rupee in the last month, from 85.46/$1 on June 28, to 86.41/$1 as of Thursday. The weakness in rupee comes amid high uncertainty on tariffs, outflows by FPIs in debt and equities, and spot dollar buying by the Reserve Bank of India that has prevented excess appreciation, … Read more

ICICI Bank challenges MIAL’s Rs 3,240 crore rights issue over contractual violations

ICICI Bank challenges MIAL’s Rs 3,240 crore rights issue over contractual violations

Mumbai: ICICI Bank has challenged the proposed rights issue of Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) on the grounds that it violates prior contractual agreements and risks diluting lenders’ interests, said people with knowledge of the matter. The bank’s contention is that the rights issue will dilute the value of shares pledged against loans worth $1.25 billion … Read more

NTPC signs $750 billion foreign currency loan

NTPC signs 0 billion foreign currency loan

NTPC Ltd. has signed a foreign currency loan agreement worth $ 750 million with the IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) of Bank of Baroda and HDFC Bank, located in GIFT City, Gandhinagar. A NTPC statement said this unsecured, syndicated External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) facility comprises a base amount of $ 500 million and a greenshoe option … Read more

Corporates shift to short-term bonds amid slow bank rate cuts in India

Corporates shift to short-term bonds amid slow bank rate cuts in India

Mumbai: Corporates are increasingly turning to the bond market, with a higher preference for short-term bonds, as banks have been slow in passing on previous rate cuts. Corporates have issued ₹61,200 crore in up to five-year bonds in May 2025, nearly three times the funds raised in May 2024 for the same tenure, prime database … Read more

Other income boosts performance of banks in Q4 amid muted growth in core operations

Other income boosts performance of banks in Q4 amid muted growth in core operations

While a majority of the banks reported double-digit net profit growth for the March 2025 quarter, it was largely driven by a robust increase in the other income as most of them were unable to post strong growth in net interest income (NII). According to an analysis of the quarterly financials of listed banks by … Read more

Rate cut expected, RBI’s views in focus with economy near a sizzle

Rate cut expected, RBI’s views in focus with economy near a sizzle

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India is expected to cut interest rates for the third straight monetary policy meeting this week amid easing price pressures, according to economists. They are now keenly awaiting the central bank’s commentary on inflation and growth to get an idea about how long it would continue with the easing cycle … Read more

India UK FTA paves way for similar agreements with countries like USA, EU: Bank of Baroda

India UK FTA paves way for similar agreements with countries like USA, EU: Bank of Baroda

The recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is expected to benefit both nations economically and could also pave the way for similar agreements with other countries such as the United States and the European Union, says a report by Bank of Baroda.The report noted that while the UK may … Read more